September 2, 2026

Present:      Mayor:  Greg Tomlinson

Trustees:    Blaine Ice

                  Johnnie Lyons

                  Dan Tefertiller

                  Brenda Crum

                  Marsha Willhite

 

Randy Holland, Town Administrator                           Rod Hazen, Business Owner/Resident

Cynthia S. Humrich, Town Clerk/Treasurer                Larry Crum, Resident

Tracy Kirmer, Deputy Clerk/Resident                         Sherri Brownfield, Business Owner/Resident

                                                                                   

Call to Order. At 7:00 p.m., Mayor Tomlinson opened the regular board meeting.

 

Roll was called. All present except Trustee Lozano. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Additions to the Agenda. None.

Approval of August 5, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes. A motion to approve August 5, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes was made by Trustee Willhite. Seconded by Trustee Tefertiller. Motion carried 5-0.

Approval of current bills subject to final approval of Finance Committee Meeting Friday, September 11, 2026. A motion was made to approve all current bills subject to final approval of the Finance Committee Meeting on Friday, September 11, 2026 by Trustee Crum. Seconded by Trustee Lyons. Motion carried 5-0.

Notices and Communications. None.

Public Appearances. David Kauffman of Liittjohann, Kauffman and Pederson, CPAs presented the 2025 Financial Audit with no issues.

Reports. Police Report. Update only. The Clerk/Treasurer presented to the Board that there will be approximately 20 citations going to Holly Municipal Court at this time for dog issues. An explanation was given regarding the issue with the Sheriff’s Office and registrations showing that a memorandum of understanding is requested. The initial data analysis from Speed Enforcer Collaborative (ASE) Automated Speed Enforcement was presented and discussion followed with their representative Jerome Riordan; further information was requested. Administrator Report. Administrator Holland presented to the Board the status of the Atmos project still slated to be completed in September. The sewer project manhole on 11th and Colorado Street is to begin the end of September, and the housing project on 10th and Vaughn Street is still in the planning stage. The pool has been closed for the season with painting and some maintenance to follow. The status report on the street sweeper repairs was given. He mentioned the CML and ARPA meetings that were attended. Holly Gateway Fair is being prepped by the crew. Clerk/Treasurer Report. Clerk/Treasurer Humrich presented the July financials, the current balances of accounts, police/court information for August, and the status of all grants. Discussions followed on the (ASE) Automated Speed Enforcement – speed cameras. The status of the Holly School District power line is being handled by the Town attorney. The Clerk continued with the status of the other projects, grants and funding opportunities that have been applied for. The two 2025-2026 Southeast Council of Government grants have been completed and closed. We continue to look for funding to purchase lifeguard training equipment and swimming lesson tools. We need continued “Pool Partner” donations to help with the grant matches for these purchases. TextPower is still working out some issues, and the Rushton Annexation is still in the hands of Prowers County. Mary Rushton with Holly Gateway Fair is still planning to hold the kid’s activities event in conjunction with the Holly Public Library on Wednesday, September 23rd in front of the Town of Holly offices. We will be closing the office early for child protection. Library Report. The library report was included in the board packets. There were 102 patrons, 45 checkouts and 2 computer users. Remember to check in with our local library for all the month's activities. A motion was made by Trustee Tefertiller to accept all reports as given. Seconded by Trustee Willhite. Motion carried 5-0.

Old or Unfinished Business/Discussion. Clean up Holly – Approval for number of roll-offs and how many times to empty. No action – tabled until the October meeting when the Mayor and the Administrator will bring a complete plan to the Board for approval. New Business / Discussion. Declare Dora’s Seat Vacant – Open to Letters of Interest. We have a letter of resignation from Trustee Lozano. A motion to accept Trustee Lozano’s resignation, declare her seat vacant and begin accepting Letters of Interest for a new Trustee was made by Trustee Crum. Seconded by Trustee Tefertiller. Motion carried 5-0. A motion to rescind the prior motion was made by Trustee Crum. Seconded by Tefertiller. Motion carried 5-0. A motion to take Trustee Lozano’s resignation under consideration was made by Trustee Crum. Seconded by Trustee Tefertiller. Motion carried 5-0. Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency 2027 quotes after credits: Property Casualty - $53,268.14  ($53,182.42 in 2026), Workers Compensation - $8,875.96 ($8,443.45 in 2026). A motion to accept CIRSA 2027 insurance quotes for Property/Casualty and Workers Compensation was made by Trustee Tefertiller. Seconded by Trustee Crum. Motion carried 5-0.

Miscellaneous. None.

Mayor’s Discussion. None.

Executive Session. Personnel According to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f), Town Attorney will address Town Board on Board issues. A motion to leave the Regular Board Meeting and enter into Executive Session according to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f) was made by Trustee Ice. Seconded by Trustee Crum. Motion carried 5-0. At 8.48 P.M. Mayor Tomlinson, Trustee Ice, Trustee Lyons, Trustee Tefertiller, Trustee Crum, Trustee Willhite entered into Executive session. Roll call was made with Attorney Phil Malouff, Administrator Holland, Clerk/Treasurer Humrich also being present. Trustee Lozano was absent. At 9.35 P.M. Executive Session adjourned with Attorney Malouff having presented to the Board the duties of the Board. At 9.37 P.M. a motion was made to return to the regular board meeting by Trustee Ice. Seconded by Trustee Tefertiller. Motion carried 5-0. Roll call was done with all present except Trustee Lozano. Mayor Tomlinson continued to preside over the meeting asking if there were any issues or concerns to be addressed. There were none.

Adjournment. At 9:42 P.M. a motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Trustee Ice. Seconded by Trustee Tefertiller. Motion carried 5-0.

/s/ Greg Tomlinson, Mayor

ATTEST:

/s/ Cynthia S. Humrich, Clerk/Treasurer