December 3, 2025 

Present:     Mayor:  Vance Brian, Jr.

Trustees:   Blaine Ice

                  Bill Kissell

                  Rod Swisher

                  Calvin Melcher

                  Johnnie Lyons

                  Dan Tefertiller

David Dougherty, Granada/Holly Police Chief           Austin Hazen, Holly Fire Chief

Tala Anderson, Granada Police Clerk                          Larry & Brenda Crum, Residents

Randy Holland, Town Administrator                           Donna Collins, Guest

Cynthia S. Humrich, Town Clerk/Treasurer

Tracy Kirmer, Deputy Clerk  

2026 BUDGET HEARING

Call to Order. At 7:00 p.m., Mayor Brian presided over the regular meeting of the Holly Board of Trustees.

Roll was called. All present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Holly Town Residents in Attendance. Clearly stating name for benefit of record. Chief David Dougherty, Tayla Anderson, Granada Police Clerk, Larry Crum, Brenda Crum, Donna Collins, and Austin Hazen.

Questions and Comments from the Public, moderated by Vance Brian, Mayor. There were no questions or comments made by the audience or from the Board of Trustees when asked.

Adjournment of Hearing by motion of the Board of Trustees. At 7:02 p.m. a motion to adjourn the Public Budget Hearing for the 2026 Budget was made by Trustee Melcher. Seconded by Trustee Lyons. Motion carried 6-0.

 

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

Call to Order. At 7:02 p.m., Mayor Brian presided over the regular meeting of the Holly Board of Trustees. Roll was called. All present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Additions to the Agenda. Under New Business H) Holly Commercial Club donation for the Home Lighting Contest.

Approval of November 5, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes. A motion to approve November 5, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes was made by Trustee Swisher. Seconded by Trustee Melcher. Motion carried 6-0.

Approval of current bills subject to final approval of Finance Committee Meeting on Friday, December 12, 2025. A motion was made to approve all current bills subject to final approval of the Finance Committee Meeting on Friday, December 12, 2025 by Trustee Lyons. Seconded by Trustee Kissell. Motion carried 6-0.

Notices and Communications. Prowers County Land Use had a meeting on the property west of Town, which was approved for commercial use. A thank you to the Board of Trustees for their service in 2025 was given. A notice from the Holly Pride Demolition Derby for all donated assistance in putting the event on. A notice on Arkansas River Power Authority’s CEO Rick Rigel for receiving the James D. Donovan Lifetime Achievement Award at the American Public Power Association National Conference.

Public Appearances. Austin Hazen presented a possible alternative for a new building on the Holly Community Center project idea and cost for the basic building. Discussion followed, with no action taken. Mr. Hazen was thanked for his presentation and comments. There were no more comments made during public appearances.

Reports. Police Report. Police Chief Dougherty presented the November police report, to include office visitors, officer hours, and mileage per car. He continued with there being no county court summons, 0 municipal court summons, 5 warnings, 1 citation, 0 misdemeanor arrest, and 0 felony arrests. He discussed the option of speed cameras and his vacation time. Administrator Report. Administrator Holland reminded the Board of the same status for the water project, the surveying and powerline project. He then presented the findings from the electric issue at the Holly Nursing Care Center. Further, information on the standpipe at the east sewer lagoon was discussed. There is no change to the sewer project at this time, nor the 11th street sewer discussion. Waiting for a response from Carrigan Excavating. There was a planning commission meeting on December 10, 2025 regarding an additional business west of Holly. He reported on the status of the pool project and the replacement of the 10th street pole. Lastly, he reported that the crew has started on the yearend inventory. Clerk/Treasurer Report. Clerk/Treasurer Humrich presented the October financials, the balances of accounts, police/court information for November, and the status of all grants financially. A brief update on the status in assisting the Town of Hartman, the findings for mill levy processes, and the 2026 election. Library Report. The library presented that there was a total of 56 patrons, 53 checkouts of materials, and 6 computer users for the month of November. They made turkeys for Thanksgiving and plan to create a Christmas ornament in December. We encourage everyone to go check all the activities happening at our local library. A motion was made to accept all reports as given by Trustee Melcher. Seconded by Trustee Tefertiller. Motion carried 6-0.

Old or Unfinished Business. Approve Ordinance No. 565 – An Ordinance to Set Mill Levies – An Ordinance Levying General Property Taxes for the Year 2025 to Defray the Costs of Government for the Town of Holly, Prowers County, Colorado for the 2026 Budget Year (second reading). A motion to approve Ordinance No. 565 – An Ordinance to Set Mill Levies – An Ordinance Levying General Property Taxes for the Year 2025 to Defray the Costs of Government for the Town of Holly, Prowers County, Colorado for the 2026 Budget Year was made by Trustee Swisher. Seconded by Trustee Lyons. Motion carried 6-0.

New Business. Resolution 2025-10 – Adopt 2026 Budget. A motion was made to adopt Resolution 2025-10 – To Adopt 2026 Budget by Trustee Lyons. Seconded by Trustee Swisher. Motion carried 6-0. Resolution 2025-11 – Appropriate Sums of Money. A motion was made to adopt Resolution 2025-11 – To Appropriate Sums of Money by Trustee Ice. Seconded by Trustee Tefertiller. Motion carried 6-0. Approve 2026 Wage Scale. A motion was made to approve the 2026 Wage Scale by Trustee Melcher. Seconded by Trustee Tefertiller. Motion carried 6-0. Approve Holly Community Center Rehabilitation Bid Submittal. A motion was made to table by Trustee Melcher. Seconded by Kissell. Motion carried 6-0. Approve SantaFe Trailhouse Manager Liquor License. A motion was made to approve the SantaFe Trailhouse Manager Liquor License by Trustee Kissell. Seconded by Trustee Melcher. Motion carried 6-0. Approve Ordinance No. 566 – An Ordinance Approving an Interim Loan from Dream First Bank, National Association in the Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $1,080,000; Authorizing the Form and Execution of the Interim Loan Agreement and Promissory Note to Evidence Such Loan; Authorizing the Construction of a Project, and Prescribing Other Details in Connection Therewith (first reading). A motion was made to approve Ordinance No. 566 – An Ordinance Approving an Interim Loan from Dream First Bank; this is the first reading by Trustee Swisher. Seconded by Trustee Ice. Motion carried 6-0. Approve Mill Levy Increase for 2026 Election Year Ballot – Currently Working with Legal Counsel.  Tabled until the special meeting. A motion to table this issue was made by Trustee Ice. Seconded by Trustee Swisher. Motion carried 6-0. Holly Commercial Club donation. The Holly Commercial Club is asking the Town to sponsor the Holly bucks for the Home Lighting Contest for a total of $225.00. A motion was made to approve the donation of $225.00 to the Holly Commercial Club by Trustee Kissell. Seconded by Trustee Lyons. Motion carried 5-1. Trustee Swisher opposed.

Miscellaneous. None.

Adjournment. At 8:42 p.m., a motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Trustee Swisher. Seconded by Trustee Tefertiller. Motion carried 6-0.

/s/ Vance Brian, Jr., Mayor

ATTEST:

/s/ Cynthia S. Humrich, Clerk/Treasurer