Town of Deer Trail
Board of Trustees
Special Meeting
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 @ 7:00 p.m.
Call to Order
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Deer Trail met in a regular session on Wednesday June 14th, 2023, at the 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:
Heather Kerin
John Kettling
Robert Rhodes
Staff Present: Ali Eldringhoff Town Clerk
3. Approval of the Agenda
TRUSTEE KERIN MOVED; TRUSTEE KETTLING SECONDED the motion to approve the agenda with the following changes. Adding item 9J Elks Special Events Permit. Voting went as follows.
Yes: Kerin, Kettling, Rhodes, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: LaMont, Mounce, Ramirez
The mayor declared the motion carried.
4A. Approval of the Special Meeting Minutes 5-9-23
TRUSTEE KERIN MOVED; TRUSTEE KETTLING SECONDED the motion to approve the special meeting minutes for Tuesday May 9th, 2023. Voting went as follows.
Yes: Kerin, Kettling, Rhodes, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: LaMont, Mounce, Ramirez
The mayor declared the motion carried.
4B. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes 5-9-23
TRUSTEE KERIN MOVED; TRUSTEE KETTLING SECONDED the motion to approve the regular meeting minutes for Tuesday May 9th, 2023. Voting went as follows.
Yes: Kerin, Kettling, Rhodes, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: LaMont, Mounce, Ramirez
The mayor declared the motion carried.
4C. Approval of the Special Meeting Minutes 5-30-23
TRUSTEE KERIN MOVED; TRUSTEE KETTLING SECONDED the motion to approve the special meeting minutes for Tuesday May 30th, 2023. Voting went as follows.
Yes: Kerin, Kettling, Rhodes, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: LaMont, Mounce, Ramirez
The mayor declared the motion carried.
6. Approval of the Bills
TRUSTEE KERIN MOVED; TRUSTEE KETTLING SECONDED the motion to approve the bills setting aside up to $1000 for attorney fees. Voting went as follows.
Yes: Kerin, Kettling, Rhode, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: LaMont, Mounce, Ramirez
The mayor declared the motion carried.
8A. Nuisance Ordinance
TRUSTEE RHODES MOVED; TRUSREE KERIN SECONDED the motion to remove this item from old business. Voting went as follows.
Yes: Kerin, Kettling, Rhodes, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: LaMont, Mounce, Ramirez
The mayor declared the motion carried.
8B. Ordinance 260- Dogs
TRUSTEE KERIN MOVED; TRUSTEE KETTLING SECONDED the motion to table until our attorney can draft a new ordinance with the recommended changes. Voting went as follows.
Yes: Kerin, Kettling, Rhodes, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: LaMont, Mounce, Ramirez,
The mayor declared the motion carried.
8C. IGA Woodis Road
TRUSTEE KERIN MOVED; TRUSTEE KETTLING SECONDED the motion to table until we hear back from the railroad. The voting went as follows.
Yes: Kerin, Kettling, Rhodes, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: LaMont, Mounce, Ramirez
The mayor declared the motion carried.
8D. Santec
TRUSTEE KERIN MOVED; TRUSTEE KETTLING SECONDED the motion to remove this item from old business until we have reviewed all our proposals with Element. Voting went as follows.
Yes: Kerin, Kettling, Rhodes, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: LaMont, ounce, Ramirez
The mayor declared the motion carried.
8E. Element Estimate- Sewer Project
TRUSTEE KERIN MOVED; TRUSTEE KETTLING SECONDED the motion to remove this item from old business until we have reviewed all our proposals. Voting went as follows.
Yes: Kerin, Kettling, Rhodes, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: LaMont, ounce, Ramirez
The mayor declared the motion carried.
9A. Bio2 Solutions
TRUSTEE KERIN MOVED; TRUSTEE RHODES SECONDED the motion to move to table until other proposals are heard. Voting went as follows.
Yes: Kerin, Kettling, Rhodes, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: LaMont, Mounce, Ramirez
The mayor declared the motion carried.
9B. Ordinance 297
TRUSTEE RHODES MOVED; TRUSTEE KERIN SECONDED the motion to approve Ordinance 297 an Ordinance for the administration and abatement of nuisances within the corporate limits of the Town of Deer Trail, specifying penalties for violations thereof, and repealing all ordinances in conflict therewith. Voting went as follows.
Yes: Kerin, Kettling, Rhodes, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: LaMont, Mounce, Ramirez,
The mayor declared the motion carried.
9C. Resolution 23-04
MAYOR BEHRENS MOVED; TRUSTEE KERIN SECONDED the motion to approve resolution 23-04. A resolution setting an additional ballot question and title for the Town special election being held on Tuesday August 22, 2023, and correcting the ballot question previously set on the citizen-initiate nuisance ordinance. Voting went as follows.
Yes: Kerin, Kettling, Rhodes, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: LaMont, Mounce, Ramirez
The mayor declared the motion carried.
9D. Element Cost proposal for screen system
TRUSTEE KERIN MOVED; TRUSTEE KETTLING SECONDED the motion to table this item so we can add a proposal for a mechanical screen. Voting went as follows.
Yes: Kerin, Kettling, Rhodes, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: LaMont, Mounce, Ramirez
The mayor declared the motion carried.
9E. New Laptop
TRUSTEE KERIN MOVED; TRUSTEE KETTLING SECONDED the motion to not get a new laptop right now. Voting went as follows.
Yes: Kerin, Kettling, Rhodes, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: LaMont, Mounce, Ramirez
The mayor declared the motion carried.
9F. 66 Liquor License Renewal
TRUSTEE KERIN MOVED; TRUSTEE KETTLING SECONDED the motion to approve the 66-liquor license renewal. Voting went as follows.
Yes: Kerin, Kettling, Rhodes, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: LaMont, Mounce, Ramirez
The mayor declared the motion carried.
9G. Planning Commission
TRUSTEE KETTLING MOVED; TRUSTEE KERIN SECONDED the motion to approve the Deer Trail Planning Commission. Voting went as follows.
Yes: Kerin, Kettling, Rhodes, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: LaMont, Mounce, Ramirez
The mayor declared the motion carried.
9H. Road Grants
TRUSTEE KERIN MOVED; TRUSTEE KETTLING SECONDED the motion to move forward with road grants. Voting went as follows.
Yes: Kerin, Kettling, Rhodes, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: LaMont, Mounce, Ramirez
The mayor declared the motion carried.
9I. Ordinance 298
TRUSTEE KERIN MOVED; TRUSTEE KETTLING SECONDED the motion to approve Ordinance 298. An Ordinance amending ordinance number 291, amending the calculation of usage rates for the Town wastewater system. Voting went as follows.
Yes: Kerin, Kettling, Rhodes, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: LaMont, Mounce, Ramirez
The mayor declared the motion carried.
9J. Elks Special Events Permit- Rodeo
TRUSTEE KERIN MOVED; MAYOR BEHRENS SECONDED the motion to approve the Elks special events permit. Voting went as follows.
Yes: Kerin, Kettling, Rhodes, Behrens
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: LaMont, Mounce, Ramirez
The mayor declared the motion carried.
Public Comment
Phil Steel commented on the state of our bridge on Cedar and that we could possibly use the multi-mobile grant. Kip from REAP re-introduced himself and would like to follow up with various grants opportunities.
Mayor Behrens Adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.