Larimer County Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Matters 3/05/24
by Lee Thielen
For more information (including members in attendance) see the full notes document here.*
View the meeting agenda and packet.
From the Board of Commissioners website:
“Larimer's three-member Board of County Commissioners is the main policy-making body in the County and works to represent the interest of the citizens of Larimer County at local, state, and national levels.”
Highlights
The Board honored Deputy Cheryl Jacobs who was recently included in the USA Today 2024 Women of the Year.
The Board passed a resolution declaring March 2024 as Women’s History Month.
Meeting Summary
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner and Chair Kefalas. Also present were Commissioners Shadduck-McNally and Stephens.
Staff present included County Manager Volker, Sarah Martin, Tom Clayton, and Elizabeth Carter.
After the Pledge of Allegiance, the board voted to approve and minutes from the previous meeting. They then reviewed their schedule for the coming week.
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda included 19 items of property tax abatement requests. Sixteen were upheld as the Assessor had determined. Three were adjusted. Three professional services contracts were approved. They included an agreement for a safety action plan for unincorporated areas related to traffic hazards ($300,000), an audio-visual contract for the new 4-H Building and area, ($293,000), and a vending machine agreement. A contract with Security Transport Services and the Sheriff’s Office was also approved to transport those in custody. ($235,000)
Other items included liquor licenses and support for a state bill to increase the earned income tax credit to 50% of the federal level.
The Consent Agenda was approved.
Guest Honored
Commissioner Shaddock-McNally introduced Deputy Cheryl Jacobs of the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Jacobs has been honored as a 2024 Woman of the Year by USA Today. She has been the driving force behind establishing the co-responder practices in the county. She also helped with the planning of the Longview Behavioral Health Center. USA Today said she was praised by her colleagues as someone who “has a servant’s heart.” She is known for her passion for helping people. The Commissioners and County Manager Volker congratulated her on this honor and thanked her for her work. She thanked the Commissioners for their support of the efforts.
Proclamation for Women’s History Month
The Proclamation by the Commissioners states, “Now, therefore, We, the Larimer County Board of County Commissioners, do hereby proclaim that March 2024 is designated as ‘Women’s History Month’ and invite all to visit www.WomensHistoryMonth.gov to learn more about the generations of women who have left an enduring legacy on our nation’s history. “
Several women spoke of the benefits they have had due to their role models and family members.
The proclamation was passed.
Commissioner Activities
Activities by the board included attendance with over 1,000 people at the WomenGive Luncheon. WomenGive is a United Way of Larimer County program to support single women with childcare scholarships while they pursue post-secondary education.
Commissioners attended the Grand Opening of the St. Valentine Apartments in Loveland, a project of Catholic Charities Housing. These apartments will provide supportive housing for people exiting homelessness.
A recent meeting of the Livermore Community attracted an estimated 250 people to discuss the future of the area.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:28 a.m.
Next Meeting
March 12, 2024, 9 a.m. at the Larimer County Courthouse or on video.
Questions to Consider
Why do Commissioners support raising the Earned Income Tax Credit?
What was the input of Livermore residents for the future of their area?
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