The Regular meeting of the Kiowa County Commissioners was called to order on August 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Donald Oswald.

Present:

• Donald Oswald, Chairman
• Howard "Butch" Robertson, Commissioner
• Mike Lening, Commissioner
• Virtual Adrienne Vates, County Clerk
• Tina Adamson, County Administrator

Members of Audience:

• Madison Wrobley, lnvenergy

Old Business:

• Grant Updates: Transit building construction will begin after fair. Adamson provided a quote for replacing the air conditioning unit at the Community Building. Lening moved; Robertson seconded to approve using a mini-grant and the estimate for the Community Building air conditioner. Motion carried. Grant application for Community Building will be submitted. The state advised quotes can be obtained for the new transit vans.
• Landfill / Recycling Update/ Shredder: One of the landfill pickups is in the shop being worked on; the other is also in need of repair.
• Housing: A final inspection is scheduled for August 24 at Cactus Corner to obtain Certificate of Occupancy.
• Planning & Zoning/ Impact Study: lnvenergy requested a Technical Revision to their 1041 Permit for partial construction to pour a cement foundation for the Towner West O&M building as construction must being in a certain time frame, so they don't lose their FFA air space approval. The request would include a waiver or change of the impact fee payment requirements. Lening moved to approve the request for a technical revision from lnvenergy and to waive the Impact Fee requirement to pay a portion prior to construction; Robertson seconded the motion. Motion carried. There was discussion about when Xcel applies to build their O&M buildings and re-zoning In the county. Adamson handed out the THK draft report on the Impact study for the board to review.
• Road & Bridge: R &B Foreman will be contacted regarding grading Ruth Fees' Road. Shane Lessenden provided Adamson with a proposal to purchase a compactor to assist with upcoming projects. Lening moved to approve purchase of the compactor; Robertson seconded, motion carried.
• Sales/ Use Tax: Adamson provided a list of recommended benefactors for the revenue generated by the Sales & Use tax. There was discussion regarding wording for the question to go on the ballot.
• Repairs Update: The AC at the Parks office is still not working, and HVAC techs are continuing to evaluate.

Appointments:

• Board of Health: Megan Hillman, Board of Health Chairman, entered the meeting at 9:59 a.m. Oswald moved to recess regular session to enter Board of Health meeting at 10:10 am. Robertson seconded; motion carried. Oswald moved to adjourn Board of Health meeting at 10:33 am, Robertson seconded.
• Sheriff Bryan Williams entered the meeting at 10:15 am. Williams updated on a trade in offer for the Tahoe. Williams advised that new body-worn cameras will need to be purchased next year as the current contract is ending. There was discussion about call volume and impacts. Williams exited the meeting at 11:05 am.

Oswald moved to recess for lunch at 11:56 am. Lening seconded, motion carried.

The meeting resumed at 1:00 pm at the landfill for a demonstration of the new shredder.

New Business:

• Monthly reports were handed out to the Board.
• Time-Off Requests: None
• New Hire Progress Report: New maintenance employee progressing very well.
• Resolution 2026-5 to Support Initiative 125: Adamson handed out a copy of the proposed resolution to the board for review. No action taken.
• Resolution 2026-7 JUWI Adobe Creek Solar 1041 Permit: Oswald moved to approve and sign the 1041 permit with the listed conditions; Robertson seconded. Roll Call-Robertson; yes, Lening; yes, Oswald; yes. Motion carried.
• Senior Center Tree: The tree in front of the senior center has aphids and is in poor condition. There is a spray to treat the tree, or it can be cut down. The board decided to treat the tree.
• Adamson provided information on a consulting firm that is requesting an office that assists with several divisions within Social Services. Audrey Johnson, Director of Social Services, has requested to rent some space above the Social Services offices. The board agreed to move forward and allow the rental of the space

Adjournment

With no further business, Oswald moved to adjourn at 4:33 pm; Robertson seconded. Motion carried. Next Regular Meeting: Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

/s/Adrienne Yates /s/Donald Oswald

Adrienne Yates, County Clerk Donald Oswald, BOCC 8/27/26