Town of Deer Trail
Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
April 9, 2024
Call to Order
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Deer Trail met in a regular session on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Town Hall, 555 Second Ave Deer Trail, Colorado. Mayor Behrens called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Mayor:
Judd Behrens
Trustees Present:
John Kettling
Gerry Lamont
Robert Rhodes
Staff Present:
Kimberly Sullivan – Town Clerk
Debbie Cowell - Town Admin
Approval of the Agenda
MAYOR BEHRENS ASKED FOR A MOTION TO HAVE THE AGENDA BE APPROVED ADMENDING ADDING ITEM 9g DIVING SERVICES QUOTE AND 9h RESOLUTION 24-04. TRUSTEE RHODES MOVED; TRUSTEE Lamont SECONDED the motion to approve. Voting went as follows.
Yes: Kettling, Lamont, Rhodes, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Mounce, Kerin, Ramirez
The mayor declared the motion carried.
Approval of the Meeting Minutes for March 12, 2024
TRUSTEE RHODES MOVED; TRUSTEE Lamont SECONDED the motion to approve. Voting went as follows.
Yes: Kettling, Lamont, Rhodes, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Mounce, Kerin, Ramirez
The mayor declared the motion carried.
Approval of the Bills for April 2024
TRUSTEE RHODES MOVED; TRUSTEE Lamont SECONDED the motion to approve. Voting went as follows.
Yes: Kettling, Lamont, Rhodes, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Mounce, Kerin, Ramirez
The mayor declared the motion carried.
Discussion
a. GUESTS FOR MAY TRUSTEE MEETING.
Trustee Rhodes stated we would start at 6pm with a Work Session and the following people would be present:
Commissioner Jeff Baker
Angie with CORE will discuss the new substation for Byers and Deer Trail
Sheriff Pressley
Veteran Services
Wayne Ramey with Ramey Environmental
b. Introduction of Joe, new maintenance staff
c. Reminder of May 4th Vet Clinic starting at 7:30 am until noon.
1. They will provide discounted vaccines.
2. The town will offer discounted rates for Dog Licenses.
d. Reminder of May 18th Town Cleanup for anyone that lives in town.
Will begin at 7:30 am and run until the dumpsters are full. We may have to use dumpster services out of rotation depending on Maverick’s availability.
8. Old Business
a. TRUSTEE RHODES MADE A MOTION TO TABLE the ordinances regarding electronic privacy as we are waiting for our lawyer. TRUSTEE Lamont SECONDED the motion to approve. Voting went as follows.
Yes: Kettling, Lamont, Rhodes, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Mounce, Kerin, Ramirez
The mayor declared the motion tabled.
b. TRUSTEE KETTLING MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE $300 ENGINEERING COST TO HAVE CORE COME OUT AND PROVIDE A COST FOR STREET LIGHTING at the cemetery. TRUSTEE MOUNCE SECONDED the motion to table the ordinances. Voting went as follows.
Yes: Kettling, Lamont, Mounce, Rhodes, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Kerin, Ramirez
The mayor declared the motion tabled.
c. Sewer lines at Town Hall
MAYOR BEHRENS ASKED FOR A MOTION TO OBTAIN A QUOTE FROM A PLUMBER TO “CAMERA AND LOCATE LINES” AT TOWN HALL SO THE MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT CAN PERFORM THE NEEDED REPAIRS. TRUSTEE RHODES MOVED; TRUSTEE Lamont SECONDED the motion to approve. Voting went as follows.
Yes: Kettling, Lamont, Rhodes, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Mounce, Kerin, Ramirez
The mayor declared the motion carried.
9. New Business
a. MEMORIAL DAY EVENT
TRUSTEE RHODES PRESENTED THE EVENTS THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS THAT WILL BE HELD IN MAY. They are as follows:
1. May 9th Mother’s Day craft event
2. May 26th Deer Trail Community Day
This event will have a $50.00 refundable upon all items removed deposit & a $10.00 non-resident 10 * 10 space rental fee. There will be no fee for town residents.
TRUSTEE RHODES MADE A REQUEST THE TOWN DONATE $2,000.00 TO USE FOR DEPOSITS & COVER ANY EXPENSES FOR EVENTS THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE IS UNABLE TO RAISE DONATIONS FOR. MAYOR BEHRENS ASKED FOR MOTION TO APPROVE $2,000.00 BEING DONATED BY THE TOWN. TRUSTEE LAMONT MADE A MOTION. MAYOR BEHRENS SECONDED the motion to approve. Voting went as follows.
Yes: Kettling, Lamont, Rhodes, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Mounce, Kerin, Ramirez
The mayor declared the motion carried.
b. REVACATE 8TH AVENUE
MAYOR BEHRENS MADE A MOTION TO HAVE THE PREVIOUSLY VACATED SECTION OF 8TH AVE REVACATED TO 805 CEDAR ST. CODY STOUMBAUGH HAS PAPERWORK THAT HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN RECORDED AT THE COUNTY. TRUSTEE RHODES SECONDED THE MOTION TO REVACATE ALL OF THE SECTION OF 8TH AVE BETWEEN CEDAR & DATE STREET TO 805 CEDAR ST; TRUSTEE Lamont SECONDED the motion to approve. Voting went as follows.
Yes: Kettling, Lamont, Rhodes, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Mounce, Kerin, Ramirez
The mayor declared the motion carried.
c. EMAILS FOR MAYOR & TRUSTEES
MAYOR BEHRENS ASKED FOR A MOTION TO HAVE THE QUOTE FROM SIPA FOR THE PRORATED AMOUNT OF $107.80 BE APPROVED FOR TOWN EMAILS FOR HIMSELF AND THE TRUSTEES. TRUSTEE RHODES MOVED; TRUSTEE Lamont SECONDED the motion to approve. Voting went as follows.
Yes: Kettling, Lamont, Rhodes, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Mounce, Kerin, Ramirez
The mayor declared the motion carried.
d. QUANTUM PUMP & Controls Estimates
TRUSTEE RHODES MOVED TO APPROVE ESTIMATE 3297 FROM QUANTUM FOR REPAIR TO THE BOOSTER SYSTEM FOR $14,589.73 WITH THE ADDITION OF SUBMITTING A CLAIM TO INSURANCE TO SEE IF IT WOULD BE COVERED & THE UNDERSTANDING THE BOARD WILL BE UPDATED WITH THE RESPONSE FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY AT THE NEXT MEETING. ESTIMATE 3261 FOR LS PUMP #1 REPLACEMENT IN THE AMOUNT IS $12,618.45; TRUSTEE RHODES SECONDED. Voting went as follows.
Yes: Kettling, Lamont, Rhodes, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Mounce, Kerin, Ramirez
The mayor declared the motion carried.
e. FLOODPLAIN STUDY
TRUSTEE RHODES MOVED TO APPROVE ESTIMATE ELEMENT OBTAINED FROM BASELINE FOR THE CIVIL ENGINEERING & SURVEYING SERVICES PROPPOSAL TO ASSIST IN THE TOWN’S FLOODPLAIN EVALUATION; TRUSTEE KETTLING SECONDED. Voting went as follows.
Yes: Kettling, Lamont, Rhodes, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Mounce, Kerin, Ramirez
The mayor declared the motion carried.
f. STREET SIGNS
TRUSTEE RHODES MOVED TO APPROVE ESTIMATE FROM TRAFFICSIGN.COM FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF STREET SIGNS. TRUSTEE KETTLING SECONDED. Voting went as follows.
Yes: Kettling, Lamont, Rhodes, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Mounce, Kerin, Ramirez
The mayor declared the motion carried.
g. INLAND POTABLE SERVICES, INC. QUOTE
TRUSTEE RHODES MOVED TO APPROVE ESTIMATE TO HAVE THE POTABLE WATER TANK CLEANED & INSPECTED. TRUSTEE LAMONT SECONDED. Voting went as follows.
Yes: Kettling, Lamont, Rhodes, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Mounce, Kerin, Ramirez
The mayor declared the motion carried.
h. RESOLUTION 24-04
TRUSTEE LAMONT MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 24-04, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE. TRUSTEE RHODES SECONDED. Voting went as follows.
Yes: Kettling, Lamont, Rhodes, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Mounce, Kerin, Ramirez
The mayor declared the motion carried.
Public Comment
Adjournment
Mayor Behrens adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.