Larimer County Board of County Commissioners - Administrative Matters 4/16/24
by Mary Bohman
For more information (including members in attendance) see the full notes document here.*
View the meeting agenda and packet.
When available, a video recording of the meeting will be on the Larimer County Government YouTube channel.
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. Commissioners are elected at large from one of three geographic districts for four-year staggered terms. In Larimer County, Commissioners are limited to serving three four-year terms.”
Highlights
This week’s Administrative Matters meeting covered routine business including a re-appointment to the Parks Advisory Board and approval of a Discussion Item to issue a license and permit to expand options for transportation for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.
After the Pledge of Allegiance, the Commissioners opened for public comment. There was none.
After approval of the minutes of the previous meeting and a review of next week’s meetings, Commissioner Kefalas reviewed the Consent Agenda that was unanimously approved after discussion.
The Consent Agenda included 2 agreements and an appointment.
- A second amendment to a Professional Services and Operational Agreement for the Behavioral Health Facility between the County and SummitStone Health Partners was amended to correct an error of $34,167 per month in the rent calculation.
- A Street Oversizing Agreement provides reimbursement from the City of Loveland for a portion of the recently completed Fairgrounds Avenue improvements adjacent to the Ranch, equal to $3,503,725.
- Kathy Maher was reappointed to a full-term to the Parks Advisory Board beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2027.
The Consent Agenda also included updated Behavioral Health Policy Council Bylaws that were approved following a discussion with Commissioner Shadduck-McNally to confirm that edits to streamline and clarify the text were included.
The Commissioners considered a request from the County’s Behavioral Health Services to issue a Behavioral Health Secure Transportation license and 1 vehicle permit, requested by Colorado Secure Transportation, LLC. Laura Walker, the County Human and Economic Health Director and interim Director for Behavioral Health, explained that a 2022 State Law gives counties the authority to license and permit the transportation of individuals in a mental health crisis in order to expand options, especially in rural areas. This is the third application and Colorado Secure Transportation, LLC has complied with all the requirements. The license and permit were approved.
Commissioners in the Community
Commissioner Shadduck-McNally provided updates including that she had conversations with constituents who had reached out with questions. She encouraged County residents to contact her with their concerns or questions.
Shadduck-McNally attended a meeting of the Office on Aging Advisory Council on April 11 and reported that the Council discussed ongoing work on services for rural residents. They are working on a study that they plan to present to the Commission.
Updates from Commissioner Kefalas included participating in a Community Conversation on April 13 in Laporte that focused on proposed school consolidations and closures.
The meeting transitioned to an Executive Session at 9:40 a.m. for a legal matter. The Commission meeting resumed to report a decision which will be included in the minutes for the meeting when available.
Next Meeting
April 23, 2024, 9 a.m. at 200 West Oak, Ste. 2200 80521 or live streamed.
Questions to Consider
The Commissioners hold conversations with communities, meetings with advisory councils and boards, and take comments from the public at weekly meetings. Does this system provide meaningful input from residents?
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