DISCLAIMER: These are unofficial minutes for the July 2024 Town Council Meeting hosted at the Town Hall on July 10th at 6:30PM. These minutes are unofficial and unapproved, as the minutes for each meeting are approved and certified at the following Town Council Meeting. Therefore, these minutes are subject to change and won't be approved until the August 2024 Town Council Meeting.
All Town Meeting Summaries are also posted in the Fleming Focus.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
July 10, 2024
The Fleming Town Council held their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stefan Betley at 6:31pm. The following council members were present: Andrew Muller, Bill Langridge, Bonnie Jackson, and Alex Gapter. Suzanne Wales and Cathy Castillo were absent.
Also Present: Brad Combs, Fletcher Gorman (left at 6:45pm), Joelle and Daniel Gapter and Lewis Frank.
Additions/Corrections to the Agenda:
Betley requested adding Junk Jaunt as item number 5 under Action Items and asked for any other additions or corrections to the agenda. Hearing none, it was moved and seconded to approve the agenda as amended. Motion passed unanimously.
Public Comment:
No public comment
Consent Agenda:
A motion was made and seconded to approve the consent agenda consisting of the June minutes and bills. Motion passed unanimously.
Maintenance Report:
Gorman shared with the council that the shipment of transformers has been received. The maintenance employees will be working on repairing several large potholes. The splash pad surface needs to be repainted and clear coated.
Clerk’s Report:
No Clerk’s Report.
No Media Relations Report.
Treasurer’s Report:
Frank presented the Treasurer’s Report. It was moved and seconded to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion passed unanimously. Following-up from the June meeting, Frank shared additional information about several investment options for the council to consider. After a brief discussion, a decision was reserved for next month.
Executive Session:
At 7:01pm Muller made a motion to enter into Executive Session, C.R.S Section 24-6-402(4)(a) to discuss the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of real, personal, or other property for the Fleming Cemetery. Jackson seconded the motion. All voted, motion passed unanimously.
At 7:14pm a motion was made by Langridge and seconded by A.Gapter to conclude the Executive Session and return to the regular council meeting. All voted, motion passed unanimously.
Action Items:
1. Betley told the council that following the June meeting, he had spoken with Greg Etl (Colorado Department of Local Affairs). Etl advised that grants are available for projects such as a shop/equipment building. The town should continue to get cost estimates in order to move forward with a grant application.
2. Frank informed the council that he had spoken with Spelts Roofing at the beginning of the week. They hope to get Fleming’s roof replaced in the next 2-3 weeks. They are struggling to accomplish an inordinate amount of work after last year’s storms.
3. The council discussed the possibility of additional land for the cemetery. It was moved and seconded to grant Mayor Betley authority to negotiate with Cochran for the potential acquisition of land to the east of the current cemetery. Motion passed unanimously.
4. The council opened the one bid received for the “former” motel and café building. The bid was from Brad Combs, who owns the property directly east of the motel/café. The council was unable to accept the bid as it was less than the required minimum bid. The council discussed with Combs his vision and agreed to continue exploring various options.
5. The Council discussed the possibility of a donation to the Junk Jaunt for the purpose of advertising the event. It is scheduled for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 4th, 5th and 6th. It was moved and seconded to donate $100 to the Junk Jaunt. Motion passed unanimously.
Discussion Items:
1. Betley shared with the council that Fleming (and other northeast Colorado counties and towns) were successful with the RAISE grant application. The exact details/grant dollar amounts have not yet been shared.
2. The council discussed dates for a work session. It was agreed to hold a work session on August 7th at the community center, starting at 6:30pm.
Upcoming Meetings:
Council and staff work session – August 7th at the community center at 6:30pm
Town Council meeting – August 14th at the Town Hall at 6:30pm.
Adjournment:
A motion was made and seconded to adjourn at 7:39pm. Motion passed unanimously.