Kit Carson County, Colorado

Department Heads

This is a routine procedural meeting where Kit Carson County department heads will give oral monthly reports. No specific items for decision, public hearings, or action items are listed on the agenda. The meeting consists solely of the Pledge of Allegiance and a series of reports from administrators, elected officials, and department directors.

• Oral reports only; no binding decisions or public hearings scheduled

Liquor License Authority

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners holds a work session and business meeting on June 10, 2026, covering department reports, consent agenda approval, and new items. Key actions include purchase orders for sheriff's firearms/ammo and microphones, personnel hires and raises, and a tabled discussion on road grader bids for the 2027 budget. Separate meetings of the Board of Public Health and Liquor License Authority are also held, including approval of a Knights of Columbus beer garden permit.

• Purchase Order #26-00746 to Mile-High Shooting Accessories for firearms and ammo – $10,825.48 – Sheriff
• Purchase Order #26-00747 to Kinnon Entertainment for 2 microphones – $1,430 – Grounds & Buildings
• Tabled bids from Wagner Equipment and 4 Rivers Equipment for road graders for 2027 Budget
• 2026 Fair Incident Action Plan presented by OEM for approval
• Liquor License Authority: Knights of Columbus special events beer garden during KCC Fair & Pro Rodeo

The Board of County Commissioners adopted the 2026 Kit Carson County Fairgrounds Incident Action Plan. Additional actions included approving several monthly reports, department purchase orders, and multiple employee evaluations and new hires.

• Approved June 3rd BOCC minutes and $186,620.84 in Accounts Payable (unanimous)
• Adopted the 109th Kit Carson County Fairgrounds Incident Action Plan (unanimous)
• Confirmed Clerk's May monthly reports and $398.00 ERTF transfer (unanimous)
• Confirmed May Public Trustee Report (unanimous)
• Confirmed May Treasurer Report (unanimous)
• Confirmed May CAPP & CWCP Report (unanimous)
• Approved $10,825.48 purchase order for firearms and ammo (unanimous)
• Approved $1,430.00 purchase order for two microphones (unanimous)

KCCPHE- Department of Public Health

The Kit Carson County Department of Public Health is scheduled to approve a senior dental contract and several purchase orders for medical supplies and immunizations. The agenda also includes personnel actions regarding a resignation and a performance evaluation.

• FY27 Senior Dental Contract - $14,718.83
• PO#26-00742 - Curascript - Nexplanon - $565.95
• PO#26-00743 - Glaxo-Smith-Kline - Immunizations - $2,330.74
• PO#26-00744 - Pfizer - Immunizations - $2,846.80
• PO#26-00745 - Merck - Immunizations - $2,891.63

The Board of Public Health approved a $14,718.83 senior dental contract and a pay increase for the Department of Human Services & Public Health receptionist. Multiple purchase orders for family planning and immunizations were also authorized.

• Acknowledged Dawn James' resignation from Diabetes Education effective July 19, 2026
• Approved Mayra Valdiviez raise to $17.548 per hour (unanimous)
• Authorized $14,718.83 Senior Dental Contract for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved $565.95 purchase order to Curascript for Nexplanon
• Approved $2,330.74 purchase order to Glaxo-Smith-Kline for immunizations (unanimous)
• Approved $2,846.80 purchase order to Pfizer for immunizations (unanimous)
• Approved $2,891.63 purchase order to Merck for immunizations (unanimous)

Liquor License Authority

The Liquor License Authority approved a special events liquor license for the Knights of Columbus Council 5768. This license covers a beer garden during the Kit Carson County Fair and Pro Rodeo on July 31 and August 1, 2026.

• Approved Knights of Columbus Council 5768 Special Events Liquor License SP-17 (unanimous)

Department Heads

The Department Heads will meet to receive monthly reports from county administrators and directors. The agenda consists of reports from various department leads and commissioners.

The meeting focused on departmental reports regarding road maintenance, election readiness, and upcoming county events. No substantive votes or formal decisions were recorded during this session.

• Reported: Driver License will charge a $20 out-of-county fee
• Reported: Solid Waste fees are increasing next month

KCCPHE- Department of Public Health

The Kit Carson County Public Health & Environment department will consider a resignation letter from Dawn James, a six‑month evaluation and salary raise for Mayra Valdiviez, and approve a senior dental services contract valued at $14,718.83. It will also review and approve five purchase orders for Nexplanon and immunizations totaling $8,635.12.

• FY27 Senior Dental Contract – $14,718.83
• PO#26-00742 – Nexplanon – $565.95
• PO#26-00743 – Immunizations – $2,330.74
• PO#26-00744 – Immunizations – $2,846.80
• PO#26-00745 – Immunizations – $2,891.63

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Kit Carson County Board of Commissioners meets June 10, 2026, for a work session and business meeting. They will discuss the 2026 Fair Incident Action Plan, approve purchase orders including $10,825.48 for sheriff firearms and ammunition and $1,430 for microphones, and review monthly reports. Tabled bids for road graders for the 2027 budget will also be considered. The Liquor License Authority will hold a special hearing on a Knights of Columbus beer garden permit during the fair.

• Purchase order PO#26-00746 for $10,825.48 to Mile-High Shooting Accessories for sheriff firearms and ammo
• Tabled bids for road graders from Wagner Equipment and 4 Rivers Equipment for 2027 budget
• 2026 Fair Incident Action Plan presented by OEM as new business item
• Liquor License Authority considers Knights of Columbus beer garden during KCC Fair & Pro Rodeo (July 31–Aug 1)
• Public Health items: FY27 Senior Dental Contract ($14,718.83) and personnel actions (resignation, new hires, evaluations)

Planning Commission

The commission will hear updates on wind projects from Pattern Energy and NextEra, and consider a pre-construction permit for a battery energy storage facility. A conceptual site plan for a 199-megawatt solar and 100-megawatt storage facility on about 1,083 acres south of Burlington is also on the agenda. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes.

• Pre-Construction Permit Application by NextEra for Carousel Energy Storage battery facility in Section 14 Township 8 Range 43
• Conceptual Site Plan by Plenitude Renewables for Burlington Energy LLC — 199 MW solar and 100 MW storage on 1,083 acres south of Burlington
• Update from Pattern Energy (formerly Cordelio Power) on Land Use item
• Update from NextEra on Carousel Wind 3 & 4

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive updates on wind energy projects and review new applications for energy storage and solar facilities. The body will also consider a conceptual site plan for a large-scale solar and storage project south of Burlington.

• NextEra Carousel Energy Storage, LLC battery energy storage facility permit application (Section 14 Township 8 Range 43)
• Plenitude Renewables Burlington Energy LLC proposal for 199-megawatt solar and 100-megawatt storage facility on 1,083 acres
• Pattern Energy update provided by Annabelle Quinn O'Neill
• NextEra Carousel Wind 3 & 4 update provided by Leo Gorgens

The Planning Commission approved a pre-construction permit for a NextEra battery energy storage facility. The commission also approved a conceptual site plan for the Burlington Energy solar and storage project.

• Approved NextEra Carousel Energy Storage pre-construction application (unanimous)
• Approved Burlington Energy, LLC conceptual site plan (passed with one abstention)
• Approved April 21, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss CDOT plans for Maverick and review various department reports. The body will consider a purchase order for traffic citations and personnel evaluations.

• CDOT plans for Maverick
• PO#26-00741 for Alexander Clark (Traffic Citations) - $700.50
• 6 Month Evaluation & Raise for Jaden Hernandez (Dispatch)
• 20 Year Longevity Award for Scott Tovrea (Road & Bridge District 2)
• May VSO Report - Veteran Services

The Board approved May meeting minutes and accounts payable totaling $281,328.80. Personnel actions included a pay increase for a dispatch employee and a 20-year service award for Road & Bridge District 2. The board also approved a purchase order for Sheriff's Department traffic citation forms.

• Approved May 27th BOCC minutes and accounts payable of $281,328.80
• Confirmed signing of the May Veteran Services Officer report
• Approved $700.50 purchase order for Sheriff's Department traffic citations
• Approved Jaden Hernandez dispatch evaluation and raise to $19.11 per hour
• Awarded 20-year service certificate and bonus to Scott Tovrea

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

This is a largely procedural meeting. The Board will review consent agenda items, monthly reports, a purchase order for traffic citations, and personnel actions including an evaluation and raise for a dispatch employee and a longevity award for a road and bridge employee. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve minutes for May 27 BOCC and accounts payable correspondence
• Review May VSO Report from Veteran Services
• Consider PO#26-00741 to Alexander Clark for traffic citations, $700.50, Sheriff
• Personnel: Jaden Hernandez 6-month evaluation and raise (Dispatch)
• Personnel: Scott Tovrea 20-year longevity award (Road & Bridge District 2)

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review bids for 2027 road graders and a VOCA Grant Award signature change. The board will also consider a resolution to cancel a tax lien sale for specific mineral interests.

• Bids for 2027 Budget road graders from Wagner Equipment and 4 Rivers Equipment
• Resolution 26-053 regarding Tax Lien Sale Cancelation for Minerals - 1/160 MI - South 1/2 20-9-50
• VOCA Grant Award signature change for Victim Assistance
• New hire approval for Jimmy Murdock in R & B District 3

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session on abatements, sheriff updates, equipment bids, grounds and buildings, and legal matters, followed by a business meeting to approve consent agenda items, consider bids for road graders for the 2027 budget from Wagner Equipment and 4 Rivers Equipment, and vote on a resolution to cancel a tax lien sale.

• Bids for Road Graders for 2027 Budget from Wagner Equipment and 4 Rivers Equipment
• Resolution 26-053 Tax Lien Sale Cancelation (minerals, South 1/2 20-9-50)
• VOCA Grant Award Signature Change for Victim Assistance
• Abbey Mullis presentation on abatements
• New hire Jimmy Murdock for Road & Bridge District 3

The Board deferred acceptance of 2027 road grader bids pending a equipment demonstration. Other actions included approving payroll, changing grant signature authority, and canceling a tax lien sale certificate.

• Approved May 20th BOCC & DHS minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable of $57,480.24 (unanimous)
• Approved Payroll of $414,501.67 (unanimous)
• Deferred acceptance of 2027 road grader bids (unanimous)
• Authorized change in VOCA Grant signature authority to Cory Wall (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 26-053 to cancel tax lien sale certificate 2022-00691 (unanimous)
• Approved Jimmy Murdock as new Road & Bridge District 3 hire at $18.75/hour (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a subdivision exemption for L3 Communications, LLC to install fiber optic huts and generators in the southeast quarter of Section 29, Township 6, Range 51. It will also review a conceptual site plan from RWE for an Open Prairie Solar and Battery Storage Facility in Townships 8, Range 49 and 48. The meeting includes approval of the February 17, 2026 minutes and an update from Annabelle O’Neill with Cordelio.

• Subdivision exemption for L3 Communications fiber optic huts & generators – SE quarter of Sec 29, T6 R51
• RWE conceptual site plan for Open Prairie Solar & Battery Storage Facility – Townships 8, Ranges 48 & 49
• Approval of February 17, 2026 meeting minutes
• Annabelle O’Neill presentation on Cordelio updates

The Planning Commission approved a subdivision exemption for L3 Communications, LLC regarding fiber optic infrastructure. The commission also approved the conceptual site plan for the Open Prairie Solar & Battery Storage facility near Seibert. Additionally, the February 17, 2026, meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved Subdivision Exemption for L3 Communications, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Conceptual Site Plan for RWE Open Prairie Solar & Battery Storage (unanimous)
• Approved February 17, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Kit Carson County Planning Commission will decide on a subdivision exemption for 24 acres, an industrial use permit with a setback variance for L3 Communications, an above-ground pipeline valve for Magellan Pipeline, and a conceptual site plan for the ibV Energy Partners Ranchers Ridge 225 MW Solar Facility on approximately 1,750 acres. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes.

• Subdivision exemption for Ron Meyer on 24 acres in Northwest Quarter of Section 5, Township 9 Range 44
• Industrial use permit and setback variance for L3 Communications in East half of Section 26, Township 6 Range 51
• Above-ground appurtenance (valve) for 16-inch pipeline by Magellan Pipeline Company in Section 35, Township 10 Range 47
• Conceptual site plan for ibV Energy Partners' Ranchers Ridge 225 MW Solar Facility on ~1,750 acres in Township 8 Range 43

The commission approved a conceptual site plan for the 225 MW Ranchers Ridge solar facility. It also approved an above ground appurtenance for a Magellan Pipeline Company valve and a subdivision exemption for Ron Meyer. An industrial use permit request from L3 Communications, LLC was withdrawn.

• Approved Ron Meyer subdivision exemption of 24 acres (unanimous)
• Withdrew L3 Communications, LLC Industrial Use Permit
• Approved Magellan Pipeline Company above ground appurtenance (unanimous)
• Approved ibV Energy Partners Ranchers Ridge Conceptual Site Plan (passed; one abstention)
• Approved March 17, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a subdivision exemption for L3 Communications to place fiber optic huts and generators, and review a conceptual site plan for RWE's Open Prairie Solar & Battery Storage Facility. Old business includes an update from Cordelio. The commission will also approve the February 17, 2026 minutes.

• Subdivision exemption for L3 Communications – fiber optic huts and generators in SE Quarter of Section 29, Township 6, Range 51
• Conceptual site plan for RWE Open Prairie Solar & Battery Storage Facility in Township 8, Range 49 & 48
• Old business update from Annabelle O’Neill with Cordelio

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session with department heads and a business meeting. The board is deciding on purchase orders for equipment and personnel evaluations.

• PO#26-00739 for Rocky Mountain Cleaning Systems, Inc power washer: $6,995
• PO#26-00740 for Complete Wireless Harris XL85 Radio: $4,185.03
• FY27 Wise Woman Amendment #1: $4,000
• Immunization purchase orders for Sanofi, Glaxo-Smith-Kline, and Merck totaling $6,541.78
• 6 month evaluation and raise for Gerald Ekberg (R&B District 1)

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners holds a work session with reports from Public Health, Courtroom Plans, Grounds & Buildings, and the Sheriff. In the business meeting, they consider consent agenda items including the approval of minutes, monthly reports, purchase orders for a power washer and a replacement sheriff radio, and a personnel evaluation with a raise. Separately, the Department of Public Health meets to act on a Wise Woman amendment, multiple immunization purchase orders, and a sponsorship for a health event.

• PO#26-00739 - Rocky Mountain Cleaning Systems power washer - $6,995 (R&B D2)
• Void PO#26-00724 and replace with PO#26-00740 - Complete Wireless Harris XL85 radio - $4,185.03 (Sheriff)
• Orange Sheet for Gerald Ekberg - 6-month evaluation and raise (R&B District 1)
• FY27 Wise Woman Amendment #1 - $4,000 (Public Health & Environment)
• Purchase orders for immunizations from Sanofi, Glaxo-Smith-Kline, and Merck totaling $6,541.78

The Board approved several financial items including accounts payable, a power washer purchase, and a staff raise. They also voided a previous radio purchase order to replace it with a new one.

• Approved April 29th minutes and $146,518.51 in accounts payable (unanimous)
• Confirmed Clerk's April monthly report and warrants (unanimous)
• Confirmed $414.00 ERTB total transfer via ACH (unanimous)
• Confirmed April Veteran Services monthly report (unanimous)
• Approved $6,995.00 purchase order for a power washer for Road & Bridge District 2 (unanimous)
• Voided $3,960.03 purchase order for radio installation (unanimous)
• Approved $4,185.03 purchase order for radios for the Sheriff's Department (unanimous)
• Approved Gerald Ekberg's evaluation and raise to $28.125 per hour effective May 1, 2026 (unanimous)

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review and approve consent agenda items, a letter of support for a CRISI grant, an updated concert quote of $18,627.68 for the Fair, and a road easement for Prairie Land & Cattle II, LP that includes an irrigation waterline. Personnel items include a raise for Eavan Mireles in Grounds & Buildings and a sick donation request for Sheriff Carl Mullis. The Department of Human Services will discuss a collaborative management program MOU valued at $73,000, a FY27 Colorado Works reaffirmation MOU, and related health‑care policy reports.

• Updated concert quote for Kinnon Entertainment – $18,627.68 (Fair)
• Road easement for Prairie Land & Cattle II, LP – waterline for irrigation (Section 29 Township 8 Range 42 to Section 29 Township 20)
• Collaborative Management Program MOU – $73,000 (Human Services)
• FY27 Colorado Works Reaffirmation MOU (Human Services)
• Raise for Eavan Mireles – Grounds & Buildings personnel

The Board approved conceptual site plans for Burlington Energy, LLC and a land use permit for Carousel Energy Storage, LLC. Additional actions included approving several financial reports, a road easement, and personnel pay adjustments.

• Approved Burlington Energy, LLC conceptual site plan (unanimous)
• Approved Land Use Application #26-004 for Carousel Energy Storage, LLC (unanimous)
• Accepted $626.75 bid from The Home Store for Livestock Pavilion door
• Approved May 13 minutes and $624,646.42 in Accounts Payable (unanimous)
• Authorized letter of support for Kyle Railroad CRISI Grant (unanimous)
• Authorized Kinnon Entertainment contract for $18,627.68 (unanimous)
• Approved water line easement for Roger Kleweno (unanimous)
• Confirmed April Assessor Report (unanimous)

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Kit Carson County Commissioners will hold a work session and business meeting. During the work session, they will receive updates on the ambulance service, the Singing Grass development, grounds and buildings, and the county attorney. The business meeting includes approval of consent agenda items, consideration of Centennial Mental Health secure transportation permits, and a request from East Central Council of Governments for financial support for senior meals.

• Approve minutes for May 6 BOCC & PH and accounts payable
• Centennial Mental Health - 3-year Secure Transportation Service Permit for $150
• Centennial Mental Health - annual Secure Transportation Permits for $60 each for six vehicles (2020-2024 models, with plate numbers)
• East Central Council of Governments - request for financial support for senior meals
• Personnel item: Orange Sheet for David Nyman - 6-month review and raise in Ambulance

The Board approved a one-time payment to the East Central Council of Governments to fund senior meals through June 2026. Other actions included approving several service permits, monthly reports, and an ambulance personnel raise.

• Approved May 6 minutes and accounts payable of $206,559.02 (unanimous)
• Approved Centennial Mental Health Secure Transportation Service renewal (unanimous)
• Approved six Centennial Mental Health vehicle permits (unanimous)
• Authorized $50,000.00 for senior meals through June 2026 (unanimous)
• Confirmed April CAPP & CWCP Report (unanimous)
• Confirmed April Public Trustee Report (unanimous)
• Confirmed April Carousel Report (unanimous)
• Confirmed April Treasurer Report (unanimous)

KCCDHS-Department of Human Services

The Board of County Commissioners and the Department of Human Services are meeting to discuss energy project updates and administrative approvals. The body will consider a concert quote for the fair and a road easement for an irrigation waterline. The Department of Human Services will review a $73,000 MOU for a Collaborative Management Program.

• Kinnon Entertainment concert quote: $18,627.68
• Collaborative Management Program MOU: $73,000
• Road easement for Prairie Land & Cattle II, LP (Roger Kleweno) for irrigation waterline
• Kyle Railroad letter of support for CRISI Grant
• Wagner Equipment grader bids

The Board of Human Services approved a $203,000 total contract for the Collaborative Management Program and authorized the FY27 Colorado Works and Child Care Programs MOU. Additionally, the Board authorized signing the Health Care Policy and Financing Management Evaluation Report.

• Approved $203,000 Collaborative Management Program MOU (unanimous)
• Authorized FY27 Colorado Works and Child Care Programs MOU (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of HCPF Management Evaluation Report (unanimous)

Department Heads

This is a routine Kit Carson County Department Heads meeting consisting of the Pledge of Allegiance, monthly reports from each department head as listed, and adjournment. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are on the agenda.

The meeting consisted of monthly reports from various county departments. No substantive votes or formal decisions were recorded during this session.

• Primary Election ballots scheduled to be mailed June 8

KCCDHS-Department of Human Services

The Board of County Commissioners and the Department of Human Services will meet jointly. The BOCC will hear presentations on the Carousel BESS energy storage project, consider a $18,627.68 concert quote, and vote on a road easement for irrigation. The DHS board will consider a $73,000 collaborative management MOU and discuss therapy services and a caseworker applicant.

• Carousel BESS battery storage project update from Burlington Energy and others
• Kinnon Entertainment concert quote of $18,627.68 for the fair
• Road easement for Prairie Land & Cattle II, LP for irrigation waterline
• Collaborative Management Program MOU for $73,000
• Personnel items: raise for Grounds & Buildings employee and sick donation request for Sheriff's deputy

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet on May 20, 2026, to hear presentations from Burlington Energy LLC and Carousel BESS, discuss a letter of support for a CRISI grant for Kyle Railroad, and consider a $73,000 MOU for the Collaborative Management Program through Human Services. The consent agenda includes approval of prior minutes and correspondence, and several new items such as a concert quote, a road easement, and personnel actions.

• Burlington Energy LLC presentation at 8:00 AM
• Carousel BESS presentation at 8:30 AM (energy storage project)
• Kyle Railroad letter of support for CRISI grant – Administration
• Kinnon Entertainment updated concert quote $18,627.68 – Fair
• Collaborative Management Program MOU $73,000 – Human Services

KCCPHE- Department of Public Health

The Department of Public Health and Environment will consider approving a $4,000 amendment for the Wise Woman program and purchasing vaccines for $5,647.78. The agenda also includes a discussion on a monetary sponsorship for a 2026 health event.

• FY27 Wise Woman Amendment #1 - $4,000
• Purchase of Rabies Vaccine - $843.34
• Purchase of Immunizations - $5,647.78
• Monetary Sponsorship for 2026 Health & Wellness Event
• Quarterly Reports

The Board authorized a $4,000 federal funding contract for the Wise Women project effective June 1, 2026. Additionally, the Board approved three separate purchase orders for immunizations from Sanofi, Glaxo-Smith-Kline, and Merck.

• Authorized Wise Women contract for $4,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Sanofi purchase order #26-00735 for $843.34 (unanimous)
• Approved Glaxo-Smith-Kline purchase order #26-00736 for $1,162.30 (unanimous)
• Approved Merck purchase order #26-00737 for $3,572.75 (unanimous)
• Approved Sanofi purchase order #26-00738 for $963.39 (unanimous)

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hear an ambulance update from Shane Dixon and consider Centennial Mental Health secure transportation permits with annual fees of $60 per vehicle and a 3-year fee of $150. The board will also discuss financial support for senior meals through ECCOG and receive updates on Singing Grass development, county grounds and buildings, and Montezuma Apartments. A personnel item includes a six-month review and raise for ambulance employee David Nyman. The meeting begins with work sessions followed by a business meeting to approve consent agenda items and monthly reports.

• Centennial Mental Health secure transportation permits: 3-year permit ($150) and annual permits ($60 each) for six vehicles
• East Central Council of Governments (ECCOG) request for financial support for senior meals
• Ambulance update presented by Shane Dixon
• Singing Grass development update with Hans Rodvik and Cameron Thompson
• Montezuma Apartments update with John Pekarek and personnel item for David Nyman's 6-month review and raise

Department Heads

The Kit Carson County Department Heads meeting on May 13, 2026 will consist of monthly reports from each department head. No decisions or actions are listed on the agenda. The meeting will begin with a Pledge of Allegiance and conclude with adjournment.

KCCPHE- Department of Public Health

The Kit Carson County Department of Public Health will decide on an amendment to the FY27 Wise Woman program adding $4,000, approve multiple vaccine purchase orders totaling over $6,500, and discuss quarterly reports and a monetary sponsorship for a county health and wellness event.

• FY27 Wise Woman Amendment #1 - $4,000 from Public Health & Environment
• PO#26-00735 - Sanofi rabies vaccine (private purchase) - $843.34
• PO#26-00736/737/738 - Immunizations from Glaxo-Smith-Kline, Merck, and Sanofi totaling $5,698.44
• Monetary sponsorship for the Kit Carson County Health & Wellness Event on 9-12-2026
• Quarterly reports from Public Health & Environment

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda, new business items, and personnel actions. Decisions include a special transportation permit for a crane, designation of the Early Childhood Council for Yuma, Washington & Kit Carson counties, and renewal of two ambulance certificates for Lincoln Health. A separate purchase order for vaccines from the Department of Public Health is also on the agenda.

• Liftwerx Solutions, Inc - Special Transportation Permit - Crane
• Vehicle Title for Auction - 2010 Chevrolet Pickup (Road & Bridge District 3)
• Letter Designating Early Childhood Council for Yuma, Washington & Kit Carson County
• Lincoln Health Transportation Service - Ambulance Renewal - 2 Certificates
• Purchase Order #26-00734 - Sanofi Vaccine - $1,686.68

The commissioners unanimously approved the April 22 minutes and paid $57,978.92 in accounts payable and $416,697.69 in payroll. They also approved a special transportation permit for Liftwerx Solutions, a vehicle title for auction, a letter designating an Early Childhood Council, and two ambulance reserve hires. All motions passed by unanimous vote.

• Approved April 22 minutes and paid $57,978.92 accounts payable and $416,697.69 payroll (unanimous)
• Approved special transportation permit for Liftwerx Solutions to move a crane (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of vehicle title for 2010 Chevrolet pickup for auction (unanimous)
• Authorized signing letter designating Early Childhood Council for Yuma, Washington & Kit Carson County (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of two Lincoln Health ambulance certificates until Jan 31, 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved ambulance reserve hire for Jasmine Bancroft, Paramedic, with specified pay rates (unanimous)
• Approved ambulance reserve hire for Aiden Matens, EMT‑IV, with specified pay rates (unanimous)

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Kit Carson County Board of Commissioners will approve the April 22 minutes and consider a series of administrative items, including a special transportation permit for a crane, a vehicle title for a 2010 Chevrolet pickup, and ambulance renewal certificates. The meeting also includes a purchase order for Sanofi vaccines totaling $1,686.68. Personnel matters for two new ambulance reserve staff members will be discussed.

• Approve minutes for the April 22 BOCC meeting
• Liftwerx Solutions, Inc. – special transportation permit for a crane
• Vehicle title for auction: 2010 Chevrolet Pickup (Title 26E147747)
• Lincoln Health Transportation Service – renewal of two ambulance certificates
• Purchase Order PO#26-00734 – Sanofi vaccine purchase for $1,686.68

KCCPHE- Department of Public Health

The Kit Carson County Department of Public Health will consider a purchase order for vaccines. The order (PO#26-00734) is for Sanofi vaccines costing $1,686.68 and is listed under Public Health & Environment for immunizations. The agenda also includes a call to order and adjournment.

• Purchase Order PO#26-00734: Sanofi vaccine, $1,686.68, for immunizations (PHPO#4916).

The Board of Public Health called the meeting to order and considered purchase orders only. The board unanimously approved Purchase Order #26-00734 to Sanofi for vaccines totaling $1,686.68. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Purchase Order #26-00734 for Sanofi vaccine $1,686.68 (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review bids for concrete work and a new fee for out-of-county driver license services. The meeting includes financial reports from the Department of Human Services and the Department of Public Health & Environment.

• Resolution 26-051: Adopt an Out-Of-County Fee for Driver License Services
• Bids for Bulldozer Ride Concrete: Donn Witzel Construction ($4,985) and Cruz Concrete & Design LLC ($7,500)
• Fair Judges Payment Increase for Rabbits, Poultry, Beef, Swine & Sheep/Goats: $400 total
• Resolution 26-050: Cancel Tax Lien Sale Certificate Number 2025-01176
• Public Health purchase orders for Nexplanon: $565.95

KCCPHE- Department of Public Health

The KCCPHE Department of Public Health is meeting to address purchase orders for family planning supplies. The body is reviewing the voiding of one purchase order and the issuance of a replacement.

• Void PO#26-00730 for Curascript (Nexplanon) in the amount of $559.28
• PO#26-00733 for Curascript (Nexplanon) in the amount of $565.95

The Board voided Purchase Order #26-00730 for Curascript Nexplanon at $559.28. It then approved Purchase Order #26-00733 for Curascript Nexplanon at $565.95. The voiding motion passed unanimously, while the approval passed with one member voting against.

• Voided PO#26-00730 (unanimous vote)
• Approved PO#26-00733 for $565.95 (passed, Dave Hornung voted against)

KCCDHS-Department of Human Services

The Board of Human Services met on April 15, 2026. Motions to call the meeting to order and to adjourn were each passed unanimously. No substantive actions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review and approve consent agenda items, including minutes and financial reports. The body will also consider resolutions regarding a tax lien sale and driver license fees, alongside bids for concrete work and payments for fair judges.

• Approve minutes for April 8th meeting
• Fair Judges Payment Increase - $400 total
• Bids for Bulldozer Ride Concrete - $4,985 to $7,500
• Resolution 26-050 - Cancel Tax Lien Sale Certificate
• Resolution 26-051 - Adopt Out-Of-County Fee for Driver License Services

The commissioners approved several items, including the April 8 consent agenda and a fair judges fee increase. They awarded a $4,985 bulldozer ride concrete contract to Donn Witzel Construction. They adopted Resolution 26‑051, creating a $20 fee for driver‑license services provided to non‑county residents. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved April 8 consent agenda and paid $197,132.54 (unanimous)
• Authorized Tough Enough to Wear Pink rodeo enrollment form (unanimous)
• Approved $400 fair judges fee increase for livestock departments (unanimous)
• Awarded bulldozer ride concrete contract to Donn Witzel Construction for $4,985 (unanimous)
• Authorized credit‑card agreement for ECCOG Outback Bus expenses (unanimous)
• Cancelled tax lien sale certificate #2025‑01176, refunding $44.77 (unanimous)
• Adopted $20 out‑of‑county driver license surcharge (unanimous)
• Confirmed March CAPP & CWCP report and March financials (unanimous)

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a conceptual site plan for a solar facility and several land-use permits. The body will also consider expenditures for jail amendments and rodeo equipment.

• Conceptual Site Plan for Ranchers Ridge 225 MW Solar Facility (1,750 Acres)
• 2027 JBBS Amendment #7 for the Jail: $210,000
• Priefert Stripping Chute & Gate for Rodeo: $6,456.40
• L3 Communications, LLC Industrial Use Permit variance request
• Subdivision Exemption for Ron Meyer (24 Acres)

The commission unanimously approved a subdivision exemption for Ron Meyer’s 24‑acre parcel. It also unanimously approved Magellan Pipeline Company’s above‑ground valve appurtenance in Section 35. The commission voted to approve ibV Energy Partners’ conceptual 225 MW solar facility on 1,750 acres, with one member abstaining. Finally, the March 17, 2026 minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved Subdivision Exemption for Ron Meyer (unanimous)
• Approved Magellan Pipeline Company above‑ground appurtenance (unanimous)
• Approved ibV Energy Partners Ranchers Ridge 225 MW solar conceptual site plan (passed, one abstention)
• Approved March 17, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Board will review and approve the consent agenda items, then consider several new items including a subdivision exemption for 24 acres, an industrial use permit variance for L3 Communications, a code correction fee, a $6,456.40 stripping chute contract, and a $210,000 amendment to the 2027 Jail Building Budget. A resolution will allocate DHS costs to the General Fund, and a paramedic contract for ambulance services will be discussed.

• Subdivision exemption – 24 acres, Northwest Quarter Section 5 Township 9 Range 44
• Industrial use permit variance – East Half of Section 26 Township 6 Range 51 for L3 Communications
• Priefert stripping chute & gate contract – $6,456.40, Rodeo
• 2027 JBBS Amendment #7 – $210,000 for jail
• Jasmine Bancroft paramedic contract – ambulance services

The commission approved a subdivision exemption for Ron Meyer’s 24‑acre pasture sale. It also approved an above‑ground valve appurtenance for Magellan Pipeline Company’s 16" pipeline. The commission voted to approve the conceptual site plan for ibV Energy Partners’ 1,750‑acre, 225 MW Ranchers Ridge solar facility. All three motions passed, with one member abstaining on the solar plan.

• Approved subdivision exemption for 24 acres (unanimous)
• Approved above‑ground valve appurtenance for Magellan Pipeline (unanimous)
• Approved ibV Energy Partners 225 MW solar conceptual site plan (passed, 1 abstention)
• Approved March 17, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

KCCPHE- Department of Public Health

The Kit Carson County Public Health Department board will consider voiding purchase order #26-00730 for Nexplanon from Curascript for $559.28, and approving a new purchase order #26-00733 for $565.95. Both are funded under the Family Planning program. The meeting includes call to order and adjournment with no other substantive items.

• Void PO#26-00730 - Curascript - Nexplanon - $559.28 - Family Planning
• Approve PO#26-00733 - Curascript - Nexplanon - $565.95 - Family Planning, replacing voided PO

KCCDHS-Department of Human Services

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a land use application for the RWE Open Prairie Solar project, a subdivision exemption, and multiple contracts for the rodeo and fair. They will also review monthly financial reports, a code correction, and a personnel contract for an EMT-IV. A tabled item on the ambulance field training officer program is on the FYI list. The Department of Human Services will present monthly financials and a contract for account services.

• Land Use Application – RWE Open Prairie Solar project
• Subdivision Exemption – 2.98 acres in E½ of Section 29 T6S R51W
• Code Correction – Public Health to General – $1,200
• Judd Napier contract – Bullfighter – $2,400 (Rodeo)
• Doug Mathis contract – Announcer – $5,400 (Rodeo)

KCCDHS-Department of Human Services

The Kit Carson County Department of Human Services is meeting to review a 2026 account services contract. The body will also review monthly financial reports.

• 2026 Account Services Contract for Beth's Bookkeeping Solutions LLC

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session on KCC royalty rule changes, an IT server discussion, and a presentation from Public Health & Environment including a $92,000 tobacco cessation contract. In the business meeting, they will consider a consent agenda, a $5,400 rodeo clown contract, and a vehicle title for auction. Separate meetings of the Board of Public Health and Liquor License Authority are also scheduled.

• Work session on KCC Royalty Rule Changes
• Matt Tarr Contract - Rodeo Clown - $5,400
• FY27 Tobacco Cessation/STEPP contract $92,000 (Public Health)
• FY27 Prevention & Access Amendment $151,831 (Public Health)
• Prairie Pines Golf Club liquor license issuance (Liquor License Authority)

KCCPHE- Department of Public Health

The Kit Carson County Public Health & Environment department will consider three action items: a $92,000 FY27 Tobacco Cessation/STEPP contract, a $151,831 FY27 Prevention & Access amendment, and a memorandum of understanding for emergency vaccine storage at Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital. The board will also review three purchase orders for vaccines totaling $6,211.36. Decisions will be made via DocuSign.

• FY27 Tobacco Cessation/STEPP contract – $92,000
• FY27 Prevention & Access amendment – $151,831
• MOU for emergency vaccine storage at Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital
• Purchase Order #26-00726 – GlaxoSmithKline Menveo MenACWY – $1,462.55
• Purchase Order #26-00727 – Pfizer Prevnar 20 – $2,846.80

Liquor License Authority

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review and approve consent agenda items, including minutes and purchase orders, and consider resolutions on land use fees and FMLA policies. The meeting also includes work sessions on various county departments and a public health purchase order session.

• Approve 2025 ArcaSearch Agreement for $681
• Approve ArcaSearch 2026 Annual Agreement for $325/yr plus $.55/image
• Resolution 26-047 regarding Land Use Fee Change
• Resolution 26-048 adopting updates to FMLA Policies
• PO#26-00731 for AI Mini PC & USB Duplicator - $3,502.99

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session at 8:00 AM covering an ambulance update, retirement, grounds & buildings, and county attorney items. The business meeting at 1:15 PM includes a consent agenda, new items such as a tax overpayment letter and bids for road overlay and lawn fertilizer, a resolution updating landfill fees, monthly reports, and personnel changes for the Sheriff's Office.

• 2.B: Bettis Bid for overlay of 2 miles on Road 30 at $455,622.54 (R & B District 2)
• 2.C: Bids for lawn fertilizer & weed control: Burlington K-Lawn $3,855.00, Astro Spraying $1,945.00
• 3.A: Resolution 24-049 to update landfill fees effective July 1, 2026
• 5.A: Orange Sheet - Richard Coffee - Raise - Sheriff
• 5.B: Orange Sheet - Paul Lewton - New Hire - Sheriff

The commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, a tax‑overpayment letter to Hi‑Plains School District, and several service bids. They adopted Resolution 26‑049 updating landfill material fees. All monthly reports (Veteran Services, Public Trustee, Assessor, Carousel, Treasurer, Clerk) were confirmed and approved.

• Approved April 1 consent agenda and $216,594.48 accounts payable (unanimous)
• Authorized Hi‑Plains School District tax‑overpayment letter (unanimous)
• Approved Bettis bid to overlay 2 mi on CR 30 for $455,622.54 (unanimous)
• Approved Astro Spraying lawn fertilizer and weed‑control bid for $1,945.00 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 26‑049 changing landfill material and fee prices (unanimous)
• Confirmed March Veteran Services Report (unanimous)
• Confirmed March Public Trustee Report and paid $630.00 fees (unanimous)
• Confirmed March Assessor, Carousel, Treasurer, and Clerk reports (unanimous)

KCCPHE- Department of Public Health

The Kit Carson County Department of Public Health will consider approving purchase orders for vaccines and family planning supplies. The agenda includes voiding one purchase order for Menveo vaccine and issuing a replacement, plus a new order for Nexplanon contraception. The meeting also includes call to order and adjournment.

• Void PO#26-00726 for Glaxosmithkline Menveo vaccine, $1,462.55
• New PO#26-00729 for Glaxosmithkline Menveo vaccine, $1,470.05, replacing voided PO
• PO#26-00730 for Curascript Nexplanon contraception, $559.28

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session and business meeting on April 8, 2026. Items include an ambulance update, retirement of Ron Meyer, and discussion of a $455,622.54 bid to overlay 2 miles on Road 30. The board will also consider a resolution updating landfill fees, approve lawn fertilizer contracts, and handle personnel actions including a sheriff's deputy raise and new hire. The attached Public Health agenda includes a $60,000 chronic disease/tobacco amendment.

• Bettis Bid - Overlay 2 miles on Road 30 for $455,622.54
• Resolution 24-049 updating landfill fees, effective July 1, 2026
• Letter to Hi-Plains School District R-23 regarding tax overpayment
• Lawn fertilizer bids: Astro Spraying $1,945 vs. Burlington K-Lawn $3,855
• Personnel items: Raise for Richard Coffee and new hire Paul Lewton (Sheriff)

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session and business meeting. They will discuss an ambulance update from Shane Dixon, consider a retirement, and review bids for a road overlay on Road 30 totaling $455,622.54. They will vote on a resolution updating landfill fees effective July 1, 2026. Personnel items include a raise for a Sheriff's deputy and a new hire. The Board of Public Health will also consider a $60,000 amendment for chronic disease/tobacco and an MOU with the hospital.

• Bettis Bid for 2-mile overlay on Road 30 for $455,622.54
• Resolution 24-049 updating landfill fees effective July 1, 2026
• Lawn fertilizer bids: Astro Spraying $1,945 vs Burlington K-Lawn $3,855
• Personnel: Raise for Sheriff Deputy Richard Coffee and new hire Paul Lewton
• Public Health: FY27 Chronic Disease/Tobacco Amendment #1 for $60,000 and MOU with Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital

The commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution 26-049, setting new material and fee prices for the county landfill starting July 1, 2026. They also approved the April 1 minutes and a $216,594.48 accounts‑payable payment, authorized a tax‑overpayment letter to Hi‑Plains School District, and approved bids for a road overlay on CR 30 ($455,622.54) and lawn‑fertilizer services ($1,945). Additional unanimous approvals were recorded for several March reports.

• Adopt Resolution 26-049 landfill fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approve April 1 minutes and pay $216,594.48 accounts payable (unanimous)
• Authorize Hi‑Plains School District tax‑overpayment letter (unanimous)
• Approve Bettis bid $455,622.54 to overlay 2 miles on CR 30 (unanimous)
• Approve Astro Spraying bid $1,945 for lawn fertilizer and weed control (unanimous)
• Confirm March Veteran Services Report (unanimous)
• Confirm March Public Trustee Report (unanimous)
• Confirm March Treasurer Report (unanimous)

Department Heads

The Kit Carson County Board will hold a Department Heads meeting on April 8, 2026. The agenda lists monthly reports from each department head, including the Administrator, Ambulance Director, Assessor, Clerk & Recorder, Commissioners, and other officials. No specific decisions or actions are noted.

The Kit Carson County Department Heads meeting was called to order at 8:30 AM on April 8, 2026. Each department head gave a brief status report on ongoing activities and staffing. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded during the session.

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session and business meeting on April 1, 2026. Key decisions include resolutions on land use fee changes and updates to Family Medical Leave Act policies, approval of multiple contracts and purchase orders, and personnel changes. A separate public health meeting will handle purchase orders for vaccines and family planning supplies.

• Resolution 26-047 – Land Use Fee Change (Planning)
• Resolution 26-048 – Adopting updates to FMLA policies
• CDOT Bridge Load Posting Certification – Administration
• ArcaSearch agreements: $681 for 2025 minutes and $325/yr plus $0.55/image for 2026
• Rodeo contracts: Nikki Wall ($500 + 15% commission) and Richie Harris ($2,475) for bullfighting

The commissioners approved Resolution 26‑047, amending previous fees and setting new rates for residential, commercial, industrial, wind, solar and battery energy facilities. The motion was made by Stan Hitchcock, seconded by Dave Hornung, and passed unanimously. The board also approved several contracts and purchase orders, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved Resolution 26‑047 changing County Land Use Fees (unanimous)
• Authorized signing CDOT Bridge Load Posting Certification (unanimous)
• Authorized ArcaSearch 2025 contract amendment ($681) (unanimous)
• Authorized ArcaSearch 2026 contract amendment ($325/yr + $0.55/image) (unanimous)
• Approved Nikki Wall advertising contract for Fair & Pro Rodeo ($500 flat) (unanimous)
• Approved Richie Harris bullfighter contract for three rodeos ($2,475 total) (unanimous)
• Approved 2027 Kit Carson County Royalty Rules changes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order PO#26‑00731 to Amazon for IT equipment ($3,502.99) (unanimous)

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners and associated boards are meeting to review departmental reports and approve several contracts. The session includes discussions on royalty rule changes, IT servers, and public health funding.

• Contract for Matt Tarr (Rodeo Clown) for $5,400
• FY27 Tobacco Cessation/STEPP funding for $92,000
• FY27 Prevention & Access Amendment for $151,831
• Liquor license issuance for Prairie Pines Golf Club
• Auction of a 2012 Chevrolet Pickup from Road & Bridge District 1

The commissioners agreed to the proposed changes to the Kit Carson County Royalty Rules. They approved the March 18 consent agenda, authorizing payment of $61,469.98 for accounts payable and $411,080.19 for payroll. The board also authorized a $5,400 contract with rodeo clown Matt Tarr, a vehicle title for an auction pickup, and a letter of approval for the 2026‑2027 Court Security Cash Fund Grant.

• Approved Kit Carson County Royalty Rule changes (unanimous)
• Approved March 18 consent agenda and payments of $61,469.98 (accounts payable) and $411,080.19 (payroll) (unanimous)
• Authorized $5,400 contract with rodeo clown Matt Tarr for three 2026 rodeos (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of title for 2012 Chevrolet pickup for auction (unanimous)
• Authorized issuance of letter of approval for 2026‑2027 Court Security Cash Fund Grant (unanimous)
• Adjusted courthouse sidewalk plan to avoid cement conflict (decision made during site tour)

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a land use application for the RWE Open Prairie Solar project, along with several contracts for rodeo and fair events, a code correction, and a subdivision exemption. Monthly financial reports and a personnel agreement for an EMT-IV contract are also on the agenda.

• Land Use Application for RWE Open Prairie Solar project
• Subdivision Exemption for 2.98 acres in Section 29, T6S, R51W
• Code correction transfer from Public Health to General budget ($1,200)
• Contracts: Bullfighter ($2,400), Music ($4,500), Tractor Pull ($500), Announcer ($5,400) for Rodeo and Fair
• Personnel contract agreement for EMT-IV position in Ambulance

The commissioners unanimously approved the conceptual site plan for RWE's Open Prairie Solar project. They also approved payment of $70,131.67 for March 11 accounts payable and a subdivision exemption for Precision Surveys. Additional unanimous approvals covered several rodeo and fair contracts, a fund code correction, and an EMT contract.

• Approved Conceptual Site Plan for RWE Open Prairie Solar project (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $70,131.67 accounts payable from March 11 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Subdivision Exemption for Precision Surveys, Inc. in Section 29 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,200 code correction moving funds from Public Health to General fund (unanimous)
• Authorized $2,400 contract for Judd Napier rodeo bullfighter (unanimous)
• Authorized $4,500 contract for Rafter KT Sound Productions rodeo sound (unanimous)
• Authorized $5,400 contract for Doug Mathis rodeo announcer (unanimous)
• Authorized $150 per day contract for EMT Aiden Matens (unanimous)

KCCDHS-Department of Human Services

The Kit Carson County Department of Human Services will consider approving a contract with Beth's Bookkeeping Solutions LLC for 2026 account services. The board will also review monthly financial reports from March 18, 2026. The agenda otherwise consists of procedural items.

• Beth's Bookkeeping Solutions LLC - 2026 Account Services Contract (no dollar amount stated)
• Monthly Financials report from March 18, 2026

The Board of Human Services called the meeting to order and then authorized signing a revised contract with Beth's Bookkeeping Solutions LLC at $50 per hour, capped at $25,000, with mileage reimbursement of 0.32 cents per mile, effective June 1 2026 and set to renew each June 30. Both motions were approved by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Called meeting to order (unanimous)
• Authorized Beth's Bookkeeping Solutions contract – $50/hr, max $25,000, mileage 0.32¢/mi, effective June 1 2026, auto‑renew each June 30 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:55 AM (unanimous)

KCCPHE- Department of Public Health

The Kit Carson County Department of Public Health will consider a FY27 Chronic Disease/Tobacco Amendment costing $60,000. It will also discuss a memorandum of understanding with Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital for cleaning and sterilization of women's health instruments, and a purchase order for sharps containers from Stericycle costing $638.65.

• FY27 Chronic Disease/Tobacco Amendment #1 – $60,000
• Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital MOU – cleaning & sterilization of women's health instruments
• PO#26-00732 – Stericycle sharps containers – $638.65

The Board of Public Health authorized the signing of the FY27 Chronic Disease/Tobacco Amendment #1, allocating $60,000. It also approved a memorandum of understanding with Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital for cleaning and sterilization of women's health instruments. A purchase order for sharps containers from Stericycle costing $638.65 was approved, and the board agreed that future vaccine and women’s health purchase orders may be placed immediately to lock in prices.

• Authorized signing of FY27 Chronic Disease/Tobacco Amendment #1 ($60,000) – unanimous
• Authorized signing of MOU with Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital for cleaning/sterilization of women's health instruments – unanimous
• Approved PO#26-00732 to Stericycle for sharps containers ($638.65) – unanimous
• Agreed Val may submit vaccine and women's health purchase orders immediately to avoid price increases – unanimous

KCCPHE- Department of Public Health

The KCCPHE Department of Public Health is meeting to review and approve specific purchase orders. The items include medical supplies for immunizations and family planning.

• Voiding PO#26-00726 for Glaxosmithkline Menveo ($1,462.55)
• PO#26-00729 for Glaxosmithkline Menveo ($1,470.05)
• PO#26-00730 for Curascript Nexplanon ($559.28)

The Board voided PO#26‑00726 and approved PO#26‑00729 for Menveo vaccines at $1,470.05. It also approved PO#26‑00730 for Nexplanon family‑planning supplies at $559.28, with one member voting against. All motions passed.

• Voided PO#26-00726 (GlaxoSmithKline Menveo) – approved unanimously
• Approved PO#26-00729 (GlaxoSmithKline Menveo) $1,470.05 – approved unanimously
• Approved PO#26-00730 (Curascript Nexplanon) $559.28 – passed 4‑1

KCCPHE- Department of Public Health

The Kit Carson County Department of Public Health is deciding on two funding actions totaling $243,831 for tobacco cessation and prevention programs, an MOU for emergency vaccine storage with the county hospital, and three vaccine purchase orders. All items are under the Public Health & Environment division.

• FY27 Tobacco Cessation/STEPP new funding - $92,000 via DocuSign
• FY27 Prevention & Access amendment - $151,831 via DocuSign
• MOU with Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital for emergency vaccine storage
• Purchase order to GlaxoSmithKline for Menveo MenACWY vaccine - $1,462.55
• Purchase order to Pfizer for Prevnar 20 vaccine - $2,846.80

The Board of Public Health unanimously authorized three contract actions: a $92,000 tobacco‑cessation task order, a $151,831 amendment to the chronic disease prevention contract, and a no‑cost MOU for emergency vaccine storage with the county hospital. It also approved three vaccine purchase orders totaling $6,211.36. All motions passed by unanimous vote.

• Approved $92,000 Tobacco Cessation contract (unanimous)
• Approved $151,831 Chronic Disease Prevention contract amendment (unanimous)
• Approved no‑cost MOU for emergency vaccine storage with Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase Order #26-00726 for Menveo vaccines $1,462.55 (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase Order #26-00727 for Prevnar 20 vaccines $2,846.80 (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase Order #26-00728 for Varivax vaccines $1,902.01 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Liquor License Authority

Liquor License Authority

The Liquor License Authority Board approved signing Liquor License Certificate #87 for Prairie Pines Golf Club, an optional premises license that expires on March 19, 2027. The motion was moved by Dave Hornung, seconded by Stan Hitchcock, and passed unanimously as recorded by Cory Wall. Procedural motions to call the meeting to order and to adjourn also passed unanimously.

• Authorized signing Liquor License Certificate #87 for Prairie Pines Golf Club (unanimous)
• Call to order motion passed unanimously
• Adjournment motion passed unanimously

KCCPHE- Department of Public Health

The KCCPHE Department of Public Health will consider an amendment to the FY27 Chronic Disease/Tobacco grant for $60,000 and a memorandum of understanding with Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital for cleaning and sterilization of women's health instruments. A purchase order for Stericycle sharps containers at $638.65 is also on the agenda.

• FY27 Chronic Disease/Tobacco Amendment #1 for $60,000
• MOU with Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital for cleaning/sterilization of women's health instruments
• PO#26-00732: Stericycle sharps containers for $638.65

Planning Commission

The Kit Carson County Planning Commission will consider variance requests for two temporary 197-foot MET towers proposed by Cordelio DevCo, LLC. The body will also discuss changes to the county's Land Use Policy.

• Cordelio DevCo, LLC MET Tower variance request (Section 10)
• Cordelio DevCo, LLC MET Tower variance request (Section 3)
• Discussion on Land Use Policy changes

KCCPHE- Department of Public Health

The Kit Carson County Public Health Department will consider authorizing two purchase orders: a Lenovo desktop computer for $1,319.69 for environmental health, and Nexplanon for $559.28 for family planning. The agenda also includes a call to order and adjournment, making this a brief procedural meeting.

• PO#26-00720: Lenovo Desktop Computer for $1,319.69 (Environmental Health)
• PO#26-00721: Nexplanon for $559.28 (Family Planning)

The Board of Public Health approved Purchase Order #26-00720 for a Lenovo desktop computer costing $1,319.69. It also approved Purchase Order #26-00721 for Nexplanon medication costing $559.28, with one member voting against. Both motions passed.

• Approved PO #26-00720 Lenovo desktop $1,319.69 (unanimous)
• Approved PO #26-00721 Nexplanon $559.28 (Dave Hornung voted against)

KCCPHE- Department of Public Health

The Kit Carson County Board of Public Health met on March 11, 2026. The board authorized signing a memorandum of understanding with Parke Health Center, designating it as a Vaccines for Children provider for underinsured children, effective February 25, 2026, at no cost. The motion to approve the MOU passed.

• Approved signing Parke Health Center MOU for Vaccines for Children (motion passed)
• Called the meeting to order (motion passed)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)

KCCPHE- Department of Public Health

KCCDHS-Department of Human Services

The Kit Carson County Department of Human Services is considering a contract with Chase McCullough for family therapy services, with a maximum payment of $10,000. The meeting consists of this single new item followed by adjournment.

• Chase McCullough Contract for Family Therapy Services - $10,000 maximum

The Board of Human Services authorized signing a contract with Chase McCullough to provide family therapy services at $75 per session, with a maximum spend of $10,000. The contract becomes effective February 1, 2026, and will remain in place until a new contract is requested. The motion passed unanimously.

• Authorized signing Chase McCullough contract for family therapy services up to $10,000 (unanimous)
• Motion to call the meeting to order passed unanimously
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed unanimously

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Kit Carson County Board of Commissioners will review and approve the consent agenda, then consider several new contracts, including a $12,500 Debtbook contract, a $95‑per‑month Kyocera copier rental for an ambulance in Stratton, and a $4,500 custom mobile app for the sheriff. They will also renew the community ambulance service license, address personnel hires, and discuss an early childhood council letter. Additionally, the board will hear a special events license application for the Eastern Plains Cowbelles.

• Debtbook Contract – Lease, Subscription & Contract Management – $12,500 – Administration
• Kyocera Copier Rental for Ambulance in Stratton – $95/mo – IT
• OCV, LLC – Custom Mobile App Development – $4,500 – Sheriff
• Community Ambulance Service – Annual County License Renewal
• PO#26-00719 – Encartele Content Broadcast Player License & Setup x4 – $1,300 – Jail

The commissioners unanimously approved the February 18 consent agenda, authorizing payment of $572,620.67 for accounts payable and $421,447.73 for payroll. They also approved several contracts, ambulance certifications, new hires, a purchase order for jail broadcast equipment, and an updated special transportation permit form.

• Approved February 18 minutes and authorized payment of $572,620.67 accounts payable and $421,447.73 payroll (unanimous)
• Authorized Kyocera copier rental for Stratton ambulance office at $95 per month (unanimous)
• Authorized three‑year Debtbook contract at $12,750 per year ($37,250 total) (unanimous)
• Authorized three‑year OVC, LLC mobile app contract for Sheriff Department at $4,500 annually (unanimous)
• Approved certifications for four Community Ambulance Service units (ALS and BLS) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order 26-00719 to Encartele for $1,300 content broadcast player for the jail (unanimous)
• Approved new reserve EMT‑B hires Haniah Nyman and Katelyn Vandergriff with specified pay rates (unanimous)
• Approved new landfill hire Justin Crank at $18.269 per hour, $38,000 annual wage (unanimous)

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The board holds a public hearing on the Land Use Code and will consider resolutions to adopt it and a Wildfire Resiliency Code. It also reviews ambulance service policies, purchase orders, a letter of support for Burlington funding, and the East Region Emergency Management MOU. Consent agenda includes approving minutes and correspondence.

• Public Hearing - Land Use Code
• Resolution 26-045 - Adopt Land Use Code
• Resolution 26-046 - Wildfire Resiliency Code
• Purchase orders: PO#26-00722 - Washer for Jail ($643), PO#26-00723 - UPS for Elections ($700), PO#26-00724 - Radio for Tahoe ($3,960.03)
• Letter of Support - City of Burlington Funding Application

The Board unanimously adopted Resolution 26‑045, updating and clarifying the Kit Carson County Land Use Code. It also unanimously adopted Resolution 26‑046, adopting the 2025 Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code for unincorporated areas. The commissioners approved the February 25 consent agenda, authorizing $187,561.71 in payments, and authorized several fair‑related actions: signing sponsor and vendor letters, approving a $4,200 estimate to print the 2026 fair book, and signing a no‑cost Time Clock Plus development agreement.

• Adopt Resolution 26‑045 Land Use Code (unanimous)
• Adopt Resolution 26‑046 Wildfire Resiliency Code (unanimous)
• Approve February 25 minutes and pay $187,561.71 accounts payable (unanimous)
• Authorize signing 2026 Fair sponsor and vendor letters (unanimous)
• Accept $4,200 estimate from Three Hounds Printing for 2026 fair book (unanimous)
• Authorize signing Time Clock Plus expedited development agreement at no cost (unanimous)

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will review and vote on the consent agenda, including approving minutes and routine reports. They will consider two new road contracts: a chip seal material purchase at $3.68 per gallon totaling $220,468 and a fog seal material purchase at $3.21 per gallon totaling $50,127.36. Additional items include a $1,600 purchase order for two Lenovo desktops and personnel contracts for ambulance staff.

• Approve Black Rock chip seal contract – $3.68/gal, $220,468 – Road & Bridge
• Approve Black Rock fog seal contract – $3.21/gal, $50,127.36 – Road & Bridge
• Purchase Order PO#26-00725: two Lenovo ThinkCentre Tiny Desktops – $1,600 – IT
• New hire reserve position for Abraham Ramirez – Ambulance
• Contract agreement for Brian Chacon – EMT‑IV – Ambulance

The commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, including March 4 minutes and a $152,611.05 accounts payable payment. They authorized Black Rock Material contracts for chip seal ($220,468) and fog seal ($50,127.36). Additional unanimous approvals covered an IT purchase order for two Lenovo desktops ($1,600), new ambulance hire and EMT contract, and a request for an Apache helicopter flyover at the August 1 rodeo.

• Approved March 4 minutes and $152,611.05 accounts payable (unanimous)
• Authorized Black Rock chip seal contract $220,468 (unanimous)
• Authorized Black Rock fog seal contract $50,127.36 (unanimous)
• Approved IT purchase order #26-00725 for two Lenovo desktops $1,600 (unanimous)
• Approved ambulance new‑hire orange sheet for Abraham Ramirez (unanimous)
• Authorized EMT‑IV contract for Brian Chacon at $150 per day (unanimous)
• Approved request for Apache helicopter flyover for August 1 rodeo (unanimous)

Department Heads

This is a regular meeting of Kit Carson County department heads to receive monthly reports from each department. No votes, public hearings, or specific action items are listed on the agenda.

• Monthly reports from Administrator, Ambulance, Assessor, Clerk & Recorder, Commissioners, Dispatch, Coroner, Emergency Manager, Extension, Grounds, Human Services, IT, Public Health, Sheriff, Solid Waste, Treasurer, Veteran Service, Weed District

The March 11 meeting was largely a series of departmental reports. The only formal action recorded was the passage of resolutions to update the Land Use Code for setbacks and grammar and to adopt the Wildfire Resiliency Code. No vote tallies were noted.

• Land Use Code updates (setbacks, grammar) and Wildfire Resiliency Code approved

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review department head updates and approve several expenditures. The session includes a separate meeting for the Department of Public Health regarding a vaccine memorandum of understanding.

• Black Rock Material & Supply chip seal contract: $220,468 ($3.68/gal)
• Black Rock Material & Supply fog seal contract: $50,127.36 ($3.21/gal)
• Amazon purchase order for two Lenovo ThinkCentre Tiny Desktops: $1,600
• Parke Health Center MOU for Vaccines for Children
• New hire Abraham Ramirez for Ambulance Reserves

Department Heads

This is a routine meeting where department heads provide monthly updates to the county commissioners. No action items, votes, or public hearings are scheduled. The agenda consists solely of receiving reports from over 20 county departments.

• No specific decisions, contracts, or rezonings; solely routine monthly department head reports

KCCPHE- Department of Public Health

The Kit Carson County Department of Public Health will consider two purchase orders at its March 4, 2026 meeting. One order (PO#26-00720) is for a Lenovo desktop computer from Amazon costing $1,319.69 for the Environmental Health division. The second order (PO#26-00721) is for Nexplanon medication from Curascript costing $559.28 for the Family Planning division. The board will vote on approving these purchases.

• PO#26-00720 – Lenovo desktop computer, $1,319.69, Amazon, for Environmental Health
• PO#26-00721 – Nexplanon (Curascript), $559.28, for Family Planning

KCCDHS-Department of Human Services

The Kit Carson County Department of Human Services is considering a contract with Chase McCullough for family therapy services, with a maximum payment of $10,000. The meeting agenda includes only this new item, followed by adjournment.

• Chase McCullough Contract - Family Therapy Services - $10,000 maximum

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting a Land Use Code and a Wildfire Resiliency Code. The meeting also includes reviews of ambulance licensing policies and several county purchase orders.

• Resolution 26-045 to adopt Land Use Code
• Resolution 26-046 for Wildfire Resiliency Code
• Three Hounds Printing Inc fair book printing estimate: $4,200
• Chase McCullough contract for family therapy services: $10,000 maximum
• Complete Wireless Technologies radio for Tahoe: $3,960.03

KCCPHE- Department of Public Health

The KCCPHE Department of Public Health is meeting to review purchase orders for immunizations. The session includes a call to order and adjournment.

• PO#26-00717 to Glaxosmithkline for immunizations: $595.22
• PO#26-00718 to Merck for immunizations: $4,284.93

Liquor License Authority

The Kit Carson County Liquor License Authority will consider a special events license application from Eastern Plains Cowbelles for an event on March 8, 2026, at 19206 County Rd 3, Flagler. The meeting agenda contains only this single item, with no other business listed.

• Eastern Plains Cowbelles - Special Events License Application for March 8, 2026 at 19206 County Rd 3, Flagler

The Liquor License Authority Board called the meeting to order. The board unanimously approved Special Events Liquor License SP-16 for the Eastern Plains Cowbelles event on March 8, 2026. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Called meeting to order (unanimous)
• Issued Special Events Liquor License SP-16 to Eastern Plains Cowbelles (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Liquor License Authority

The Kit Carson County Liquor License Authority is meeting to consider a special events license application. The request is for an event on March 8, 2026.

• Special Events License Application for Eastern Plains Cowbelles at 19206 County Rd 3, Flagler, CO

KCCPHE- Department of Public Health

The Kit Carson County Public Health & Environment department will approve two purchase orders for immunizations. PO#26-00717 is for GlaxoSmithKline products at $595.22 and PO#26-00718 is for Merck products at $4,284.93. Both orders are listed under the department’s immunization budget.

• PO#26-00717 – GlaxoSmithKline immunizations – $595.22
• PO#26-00718 – Merck immunizations – $4,284.93

The Board approved Purchase Order #26-00717 to Glaxosmithkline for immunization vaccines costing $595.22. It also approved Purchase Order #26-00718 to Merck for immunization vaccines costing $4,284.93. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved PO #26-00717 (Glaxosmithkline vaccines) $595.22 – unanimous
• Approved PO #26-00718 (Merck vaccines) $4,284.93 – unanimous

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session and business meeting covering consent agenda approval, new contracts (copier rental, lease management, mobile app development), personnel hires for ambulance and landfill, and a discussion on reaffirming the Early Childhood Council. The Liquor License Authority will consider a special events license application from Eastern Plains Cowbelles for March 8, 2026. The Department of Public Health will approve immunization purchase orders totaling $4,880.15.

• Great Copier Kyocera rental for ambulance in Stratton - $95/month
• Debtbook contract for lease, subscription & contract management - $12,500
• OCV LLC custom mobile app development - $4,500
• Community Ambulance Service annual county license renewal
• Special events liquor license for Eastern Plains Cowbelles at 19206 County Rd 3, Flagler

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hear presentations on Cordelio Power MET towers, paramedic school tuition agreements, and several contracts. They will vote on resolutions to adopt a County Credit Card Policy and a new Land Use Code. Consent agenda includes minutes and accounts payable correspondence. Old business includes a $124,657.64 bid for the courthouse addition.

• Resolution 26-045 to adopt new Land Use Code
• Resolution 26-044 to adopt County Credit Card Policy
• Power DMS by NeoGov contract for 2-year policy software subscription - $16,342.65 - Sheriff
• Pro Care Services preventative maintenance for LifePaks x5 - $5,928 - Ambulance
• Special Waste Fee $27.50/ton and Sorting/Handling Fee $152.00/ton at Landfill

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider adopting a new Land Use Code and a County Credit Card Policy. The body is also reviewing several service contracts and updating landfill fees.

• Resolution 26-045 to adopt Land Use Code
• Landfill fee updates: Special Waste Fee $27.50/ton and Sorting/Handling Fee $152.00/ton
• Power DMS software subscription for Sheriff: $16,342.65
• Greeley Lock & Key bid for Courthouse Addition: $124,657.64
• Pro Care Services LifePak maintenance for Ambulance: $5,928

The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution 26-044 to add a credit card policy to the county policy manual. It also approved contracts for Power DMS software, special waste handling fees, and a video‑surveillance system for the courthouse addition. Tuition repayment agreements for two paramedic students and other purchase orders were authorized, all by unanimous vote.

• Adopted Resolution 26-044 credit card policy (unanimous)
• Authorized signing Power DMS by NeoGov contract $16,342.65 (unanimous)
• Authorized signing tuition repayment agreement with Christina Weikum up to $13,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized signing tuition repayment agreement with Tawnya Salvini up to $13,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted special waste fee $27.50/ton and sorting fee $152.00/ton (unanimous)
• Deferred adoption of the Land Use Code to March 4, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order 26-00716 to The Artworks Unlimited for $4,005 vehicle decals (unanimous)
• Authorized Greeley Lock & Key video‑surveillance contract $124,657.64 (unanimous)

KCCPHE- Department of Public Health

The Kit Carson County Department of Public Health agenda lists Purchase Order #26-00715 for four computers from SHI at a total cost of $6,000. The meeting also includes a call to order and an adjournment.

• Purchase Order #26-00715 – SHI – four computers – $6,000

KCCDHS-Department of Human Services

The Kit Carson County Department of Human Services will review monthly financials and a Cheyenne County update. The body is also discussing a two-year extension of the Workforce Innovations & Opportunity Act MOU.

• Workforce Innovations & Opportunity Act MOU 2-year extension
• Cheyenne County Update
• Monthly Financials report

KCCPHE- Department of Public Health

The KCCPHE Department of Public Health board will consider a single purchase order for four computers totaling $6,000. The remainder of the agenda consists only of call to order and adjournment, making this the only substantive item.

• Purchase Order #26-00715 to SHI for four computers at $6,000 for Public Health
• Reference to PHE Purchase Order #4884

The Kit Carson County Board of Public Health met on February 18, 2026. The board unanimously approved Purchase Order #26-00715 to SHI for four computers costing $6,000. The meeting was called to order and adjourned by unanimous motions.

• Approved Purchase Order #26-00715 for four computers ($6,000) (unanimous)
• Called the meeting to order (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

KCCDHS-Department of Human Services

The Kit Carson County Department of Human Services board will receive an update on Cheyenne County. It will consider extending the Workforce Innovations & Opportunity Act memorandum of understanding for two more years. The board will also review the monthly financial report for February 2026.

• Cheyenne County update
• Workforce Innovations & Opportunity Act MOU – 2‑year extension
• Monthly financials report for February 2026

The Kit Carson County Board of Human Services met on February 18, 2026. A motion to call the meeting to order was approved unanimously, and a motion to adjourn was approved unanimously. The board reviewed December financial reports but took no further action. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Call to order motion passed unanimously
• Adjournment motion passed unanimously

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a resolution adopting the 2025 budget adjustment and appropriating funds, accept bids for a utility vehicle and a courthouse generator (lowest bid $62,083.73 from Wagner CAT), and approve overtime payout requests from Dispatch, CSU Extension, Sheriff, Landfill, and Elections. The board will also act on a service agreement for Voice Products ($3,742.58) and personnel items including a 30-year longevity award. Separately, the Department of Human Services will consider an independent bookkeeping contract at $50/hour and a service agreement with Centennial Mental Health at 50% discount.

• Resolution 26-042: Adopt 2025 Budget Adjustment & Appropriate Funds
• Accept bid for generator for Courthouse Addition – Wagner CAT $62,083.73
• Accept bid for utility vehicle (Kubota or Bobcat) – Grounds & Buildings
• Voice Products Service, LLC Service Agreement $3,742.58 – Dispatch
• Beth's Bookkeeping Solutions LLC – independent contract at $50/hr – Human Services

The commissioners adopted Resolution 26-043 to close the DMV office for a full day on February 13 for training on the new DRIVES Core21 software. They also approved several routine items, including ambulance certifications, a small wildlife grant, and multiple contracts and appointments. A purchase order for a courthouse generator and a new jail hire were also authorized.

• Adopted Resolution 26-043 to close DMV office for training on Feb 13 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order for generator and transfer switches $62,083.73 (unanimous)
• Authorized signing Colorado Parks & Wildlife grant application $284.09 (unanimous)
• Authorized Central Square CAD services contract $4,631.20 effective Jan 1‑Dec 31, 2026 (unanimous)
• Appointed Raymond Dobler to the Fair Board for a three‑year term (unanimous)
• Authorized AirMed membership agreement for payroll deductions (unanimous)
• Authorized contract addendum for 2026 KCC Fair & Pro Rodeo concert with The Kentucky Headhunters (unanimous)
• Approved new jail hire Clint Wilder at $19.493/hr, annual $40,000 (unanimous)

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session and business meeting. They will discuss the Burlington Solar Project, receive quarterly reports from Public Health, and consider new items including ambulance license renewals, a grant application, a CAD contract, and a concert contract for the 2026 fair. The separate Public Health Department meeting includes a job change and a purchase order for Nexplanon.

• Ambulance license renewals for Holyoke EMS, Kit Carson County Ambulance Service, and Northwest Kansas Ambulance Service
• Central Square Contract with Cheyenne County Sheriff Office for CAD - $4,631.20
• Contract for 2026 KCC Fair & Pro Rodeo Concert - The Kentucky Headhunters
• Colorado Parks and Wildlife Grant Application - $284.09
• Public Health purchase order for Nexplanon - $559.28

The commissioners adopted Resolution 26‑043 to close the County Clerk’s DMV office all day on February 13 for staff training, while keeping the Elections, Recording and Marriage License offices open. They also approved a series of routine items, including ambulance certifications, grant applications, contracts, a fair‑board appointment, an AirMed membership, and a generator purchase. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Jan 21 minutes and authorized payment of $116,563.16 for accounts payable and $419,864.97 for payroll (unanimous)
• Approved ambulance certifications for Holyoke EMS, Kit Carson County Ambulance Service, and Northwest Kansas Ambulance Service (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of Colorado Parks & Wildlife Impact Assistance Grant Application for $284.09 (unanimous)
• Authorized Central Square CAD contract for $4,631.20 covering CAD services (unanimous)
• Appointed Raymond Dobler to the Fair Board for a three‑year term (unanimous)
• Authorized AirMed membership agreement to deduct fees from county payroll (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 26‑043 to close the DMV office for training on Feb 13, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase Order #26‑00607 to Wagner Equipment for a generator and transfer switches totaling $62,083.73 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission voted to approve the conceptual site plan for the Dusty Rose Wind II project. The motion was moved by Bill Korbelik, seconded by Norbert Dvorak, and passed unanimously. The commission also approved the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote.

• Approved Dusty Rose Wind II conceptual site plan (unanimous)
• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

At their February 11, 2026 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session and business meeting. Items for action include a Letter of Support for Kyle Railroad BUILD Grant, a $6,500 Hyper-Reach Service Agreement for emergency messaging, adoption of the 2026 Strategic Plan, and signature authority for the Kit Carson County Carousel. A purchase order for three desktop computers at $1,953.25 is also on the agenda.

• Letter of Support for Kyle Railroad BUILD Grant
• Hyper-Reach Service Agreement for emergency messaging – $6,500
• Kit Carson County Carousel Signature Authority Letter
• Adoption of 2026 Strategic Plan
• Purchase order for three desktop computers – $1,953.25

The commissioners unanimously adopted the county’s 2026 Strategic Plan. They also approved a $6,500 Hyper‑Reach emergency‑messaging agreement for Kit Carson, Lincoln and Cheyenne counties. Additional unanimous actions included authorizing a letter of support for the Kyle Railroad BUILD Grant, confirming the clerk’s and treasurer’s reports, and approving a $1,953 purchase of desktop computers.

• Adopt 2026 Strategic Plan – unanimous vote
• Authorize Hyper‑Reach Service Agreement ($6,500 total; Kit Carson $3,201.25) – unanimous vote
• Approve letter of support for Kyle Railroad BUILD Grant Application – unanimous vote
• Approve purchase order #26-00714 for three desktop computers ($1,953.25) – unanimous vote
• Confirm Clerk’s minutes and pay Accounts Payable $1,088,954.20 – unanimous vote
• Confirm ERTB payment of $270 – unanimous vote
• Confirm January Treasurer Report – unanimous vote
• Award Cruz Concrete & Design cement project for Sheriff/EMT building ($12,096) – unanimous vote

Department Heads

This is a routine monthly meeting where each department head delivers their monthly report to the county commissioners. No decisions, votes, or public hearings are scheduled. The agenda consists solely of the Pledge of Allegiance, presentations from 18 listed officials, and adjournment.

• Monthly reports from Administrator, Ambulance, Assessor, Clerk, Commissioners, Dispatch, Coroner, Emergency Manager, Extension, Grounds & Buildings, Human Services, IT, Public Health, Sheriff, Solid Waste, Treasurer, Veteran Service, and Weed District

The February 20, 2026 Department Heads meeting consisted of status reports from each department. Attendees discussed upcoming training, staffing, equipment purchases, and project updates. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Department Heads

This meeting is a routine gathering for department heads to deliver their monthly reports to the Kit Carson County commissioners. No votes, public hearings, or specific action items are listed on the agenda. The meeting opens with the Pledge of Allegiance and closes with adjournment after all reports.

• All department heads listed in the agenda will present monthly reports, including Administrator, Ambulance Director, Assessor, Clerk & Recorder, and Commissioners.
• No contracts, ordinances, or financial items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

The Department Heads meeting was held on February 11, 2026 with reports from each department. Attendees presented updates on audits, grants, road conditions, staffing and upcoming projects, but no votes, approvals, denials, or tabling of items were recorded. The 2026 Strategic Plan was noted as attached and was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on the same day, though the Department Heads meeting itself did not make any formal decisions.

KCCPHE- Department of Public Health

The Kit Carson County Department of Public Health will consider an action item for a job change for Linda Schreivogel. They will also approve a purchase order for Nexplanon at $559.28 under family planning funds. Discussion will include quarterly reports. The meeting is otherwise procedural with call to order and adjournment.

• Action item: job change for Linda Schreivogel
• Purchase order #26-00704 to Cura Script for Nexplanon ($559.28) from family planning funds
• Discussion of quarterly reports

The board unanimously approved a job change for Linda Schreivogel, moving her to a part‑time position of 27 hours per week (1,404 hours per year) at $23.43 per hour without benefits, effective Feb 1 2026. The board also approved Purchase Order #26‑00704 for Cura Script Nexplanon costing $559.28, with one member voting against the motion. The board discussed the quarterly public‑health report and the future of a mobile office, but no actions were taken.

• Approved job change for Linda Schreivogel (unanimous)
• Approved PO#26-00704 for Nexplanon $559.28 (passed, one member opposed)

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session and business meeting. In the business meeting, they will vote on adopting the 2026 Strategic Plan, signing a letter of support for a Kyle Railroad BUILD Grant, authorizing a Hyper-Reach emergency messaging service agreement for $6,500, and approving a purchase order for three desktop computers at $1,953.25.

• Letter of support for Kyle Railroad BUILD Grant application
• Hyper-Reach Service Agreement for emergency messaging – $6,500
• Adopt 2026 Strategic Plan
• Kit Carson County Carousel signature authority letter
• PO#26-00714 - three desktop computers for Dispatch – $1,953.25

KCCPHE- Department of Public Health

The Kit Carson County Department of Public Health will consider voiding Purchase Order #26-00698 for GlaxoSmithKline immunizations ($578.32) and approving Purchase Order #26-00700 for GlaxoSmithKline immunizations ($734.24), which replaces the voided order.

• Void PO#26-00698 – GlaxoSmithKline – $578.32 – Immunizations
• Approve PO#26-00700 – GlaxoSmithKline – $734.24 – Immunizations – replaces PO#26-00698

The Board of Public Health called the meeting to order and then approved voiding Purchase Order #26-00698 for $578.32 because the price changed. It also approved Purchase Order #26-00700 for $734.24 to purchase vaccines. Both motions passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned shortly after.

• Approved voiding PO#26-00698 ($578.32) – unanimous
• Approved PO#26-00700 for vaccines ($734.24) – unanimous

KCCPHE- Department of Public Health

The board will consider approving several purchase orders, including voiding and replacing a previous order, for immunizations, family planning supplies, and a desktop computer, totaling approximately $12,449.62.

• Void PO#26-00700 for Pediarix ($734.24) and replace with PO#26-00706 ($827.55) for GlaxoSmithKline
• PO#26-00707 for Nexplanon ($559.28) from CuraScript for family planning
• PO#26-00708 for a desktop computer ($1,200) from Amazon for general public health
• PO#26-00709 for Pfizer immunizations ($2,876.80)
• PO#26-00710 for Merck immunizations ($5,773.49) and PO#26-00711 for GlaxoSmithKline immunizations ($1,212.50)

The Board of Public Health voided PO#26-00700 and approved new purchase orders PO#26-00706 through PO#26-00711 for vaccines, a computer and other supplies. All motions passed, with one dissenting vote on PO#26-00707. Votes were unanimous on every other item. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Void PO#26-00700 (GSK Pediarix) – motion passed unanimously
• Approve PO#26-00706 (GSK Pediarix) $827.55 – motion passed unanimously
• Approve PO#26-00707 (CuraScript Nexplanon) $559.28 – motion passed; Dave Hornung voted against
• Approve PO#26-00708 (Amazon desktop computer) $1,200 – motion passed unanimously
• Approve PO#26-00709 (Pfizer Immunizations) $2,846.80 – motion passed unanimously
• Approve PO#26-00710 (Merck Immunizations) $5,773.49 – motion passed unanimously
• Approve PO#26-00711 (GSK Immunizations) $1,212.05 – motion passed unanimously

KCCDHS-Department of Human Services

The KCCDHS-Department of Human Services is meeting to review a bookkeeping contract and a service agreement. The body will also review monthly financial reports.

• Independent contract for Beth's Bookkeeping Solutions LLC at $50/hr
• Service agreement with Centennial Mental Health featuring a 50% discount

The Board of Human Services unanimously approved signing a service agreement with Centennial Mental Health to provide mental health evaluation, intake, and therapy for eligible individuals at a 50% discount. The Board also unanimously approved a contract with Beth’s Bookkeeping Solutions LLC for bookkeeping services at $50 per hour. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 AM.

• Approved Centennial Mental Health service agreement (50% discount) – unanimous vote
• Approved Beth’s Bookkeeping Solutions LLC contract at $50/hr – unanimous vote

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session and business meeting. Items include a landfill update, a railroad grant, appointments to boards, approval of minutes, purchase orders, and a code correction transferring funds from Public Health to DHS.

• 10:00 AM - Brandon Beechley - Landfill Update
• 1:00 PM - Thomas Novitske - Genesee Wyoming Railroad Grant
• 2026 appointments to East Colorado Services, Stratton Cemetery District, KCC Planning Commission, and ECCOG Economic Development
• Code Correction - Public Health to DHS - Receptionist Split - $968.20
• Purchase Order for uniforms and pouches for new hire - $1,064.10 (Sheriff)

The commissioners approved the January 7 consent agenda and paid $156,620.66 in accounts payable. They appointed Kent Jostes, Deborah K. Conrads, Chris Bledsoe and Valerie Rhoades to county boards for specified terms. They also designated Cory Wall as the County Health Pool representative, authorized a $968.20 code correction, and approved a $1,064.10 purchase order for sheriff uniforms.

• Approved January 7 consent agenda minutes and $156,620.66 payable (unanimous)
• Appointed Kent Jostes to East Colorado Services for the Developmentally Disabled Board (1‑year term, unanimous)
• Appointed Deborah K. Conrads to Stratton Cemetery Board (6‑year term, unanimous)
• Appointed Chris Bledsoe to Kit Carson County Planning Commission (5‑year term, unanimous)
• Appointed Valerie Rhoades to Economic Development for ECCOG (1‑year term, unanimous)
• Designated Cory Wall as County Health Pool representative, Stan Hitchcock as alternate (unanimous)
• Authorized $968.20 account code correction from Public Health to DHS fund (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase Order #26-00701 to Galls, Inc. for sheriff uniforms, $1,064.10 (unanimous)

KCCBOCC - Board of County Commissioners

The Kit Carson County Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session and business meeting. The business agenda includes a special transportation permit for Fisher Sand & Gravel for 11 pieces of equipment, a road easement for the Walters Family Trust for an underground electric line, and a change order for Ramtech Building Systems for $10,203. The Board of Health will approve several purchase orders for vaccines and equipment.

• Road easement for Walters Family Trust for underground electric line to water well
• Special transportation permit for Fisher Sand & Gravel for 11 pieces of equipment
• Change order #2 for Ramtech Building Systems for $10,203
• Purchase orders for two Brother printers ($529.98) and an office chair ($699)
• Public Health purchase orders for immunizations and equipment totaling over $12,000

The commissioners unanimously approved the January 28 minutes and paid $855,068.30 in accounts payable. They also approved a road easement for the Walters Family Trust, special transportation permits for Fisher Sand & Gravel equipment, a $10,203 change order for Ramtech Building Systems, and the Veteran Services Office report. Two purchase orders for office equipment were approved as well.

• Approved January 28 minutes and $855,068.30 accounts payable (unanimous)
• Approved road easement for Walters Family Trust to bury electric line (unanimous)
• Approved special transportation permits for 11 Fisher Sand & Gravel pieces of equipment (unanimous)
• Authorized signing Ramtech Building Systems change order #2 for $10,203.00 (unanimous)
• Authorized signing VSO December Report (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase Order #26-00712 for two Brother printers $529.98 (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase Order #26-00713 for office chair $699.00 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two requests from Cordelio DevCo, LLC for temporary MET towers. The body will also discuss changes to adopt a new Land Use Policy.

• Variance for setbacks for a 197 foot temporary MET tower (Section 10 Township 6 Range 50)
• Request for a 197 foot temporary MET tower (Section 3 Township 8 Range 50)
• Discussion of changes to adopt a new Land Use Policy

The commission approved a variance reducing the required setback from 500 feet to 299 feet for a temporary MET tower. It also approved the installation of the temporary MET tower itself. The January 20, 2026 meeting minutes were approved. All motions passed by unanimous vote.

• Approved setback variance to 299 ft from County Rd MM (unanimous)
• Approved temporary MET tower at Section 10 Township 6 Range 50 (unanimous)
• Approved temporary MET tower at Section 3 Township 8 Range 50 (unanimous)
• Approved January 20, 2026 minutes (unanimous)