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The board voted unanimously, 3–0, to adopt all resolutions presented during the meeting. Several items were the subject of staff briefings before the votes; the board took no roll-call votes by individual name beyond recording the unanimous tallies.

Why it matters: The actions close out the county’s 2021 federal ARPA award and set administrative and operational rules for county finance, emergency management and staffing into 2025 and 2026. The OpenGov contract renewal also locks in the county’s permitting, licensing and budgeting software for multiple years.

ARPA reallocation and timeline

Joel Lear, the county finance director, told commissioners the county must allocate its remaining ARPA balance by the end of 2024 and spend it by the end of 2026 as required by the U.S. Treasury rules. Lear said ARPA awarded Gilpin County $1,212,360 and that the finance office proposed reallocating roughly $146,142 (the transcript figure was transcribed as “146,142.64”) from a previously planned community wildfire protection plan (CWPP) to cover legal services.

Lear said the CWPP portion could not be paid from ARPA because the plan received other grant funding — including a roughly $100,000 contribution identified in the meeting — and ARPA cannot be used to pay for items already funded by another federal or state grant. Commissioners discussed that reallocation would move the expense into county legal services to ensure ARPA funds would be spent before federal deadlines rather than returned. The board adopted Resolution 24‑1‑76, reallocating the funds, by a 3–0 vote.

GASB 54 compliance and fund balance reporting

Staff presented a resolution to specify Gilpin County’s compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement 54 (GASB 54), which clarifies categories of fund balances (restricted, committed, assigned, unassigned) and the county’s reporting approach. Staff explained examples of restricted funds (the Fry bond, TABOR reserve and the conservation fund) and said other reserves remain unassigned unless a formal resolution restricts them. The board adopted Resolution 24‑1‑67 by a 3–0 vote.

OpenGov contract renewal

Commissioners approved a multi‑year contract renewal with OpenGov Incorporated for permitting/licensing and for budgeting and transparency software. Staff said increases are under 5% annually and that the agreement does not add new services but aligns pricing with the original contract terms. The board amended the resolution to reference an appendix with the quote and to note that budgeting/planning functionality is used by the county manager’s office for the annual budget. The board approved Resolution 24‑1‑72, authorizing the county manager to execute the contract, by a 3–0 vote.

Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)

Sheriff Armstrong and Undersheriff Dimo presented an amended Emergency Operations Plan required for the county’s Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) application. Staff said they used the Colorado Emergency Preparedness Assessment (SEPA) as a vulnerability resource, added plain‑language guidance for interagency communications, and clarified that the board will adopt any emergency declaration by formal resolution to open eligibility for state and federal disaster funding (noting that declaration only opens the possibility to apply for such funding and does not guarantee award). The board adopted Resolution 24‑1‑79 approving the amended EOP for 2025–2026, 3–0.

Other HR and compensation actions

- The board adopted Resolution 24‑1‑78 to acknowledge Colorado’s minimum wage increase effective Jan. 1, adjusting nonexempt pay bands from $14.42 to $14.81 per hour and the salaried threshold from $55,100 to $56,485; staff said current employees remain above the new minima and the change will affect future hires. Vote: 3–0.
- The board adopted Resolution 24‑1‑77 to delay the effective date of an earlier 2.5% inflation adjustment so pay increases coincide with annual performance reviews in the third quarter (typically August/September). Vote: 3–0.

First Judicial District attorney salary increase

First Judicial District Attorney King briefed the board on office operations, diversion and the Pathways program (see separate article). The board adopted Resolution 24‑1‑80 approving an increase to the First Judicial District attorney salary; commissioners noted the Jefferson County share of any increase will backfill its portion per the interlocal arrangements. Vote: 3–0.

Procedural notes and implementation

Staff told the board that ARPA reallocated funds will be spent through existing county budgets (general fund swap) and that the county’s finance team aims to leave no ARPA funds unallocated before the federal deadline. Staff also said OpenGov budget functionality will be used in future budget preparations and that the EOP will be further revised once a full‑time emergency manager is hired.

Votes at a glance (resolutions adopted Dec. 17, 2024)

- Resolution 24‑1‑76: Adopting ARPA allocations and reallocating remaining funds (adopted 3–0). Notes: ARPA total $1,212,360; reallocation amount stated in staff presentation as approximately $146,142; must be allocated by end of 2024 and spent by end of 2026.
- Resolution 24‑1‑67: Specify manner of compliance with GASB 54 (adopted 3–0).
- Resolution 24‑1‑72: Authorize execution of contract with OpenGov Inc. for permitting/budgeting software (adopted as amended 3–0).
- Resolution 24‑1‑79: Adopt Gilpin County Emergency Operations Plan as amended for 2025–2026 (adopted 3–0).
- Resolution 24‑1‑78: Acknowledge Colorado minimum wage increases (adopted 3–0).
- Resolution 24‑1‑77: Adjust effective date of 2.5% pay scale inflation change to coincide with performance reviews (adopted 3–0).
- Resolution 24‑1‑80: Approve increase to First Judicial District attorney salary (adopted 3–0).

What’s next

Staff will publish amended resolutions and attachments (including the OpenGov quote appendix) in the county records. The finance office said it will finalize the ARPA allocation accounting entries to ensure the federal deadline is met. The emergency plan will be further updated when the county hires a full emergency manager.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Gilpin Commissioners' Regular Meeting 12/17/2024","oneSentenceSummary","Gilpin County’s Board of County Commissioners adopted a package of year‑end resolutions on Dec. 17, 2024, reallocating remaining ARPA funds, updating fund‑balance reporting under GASB 54, renewing a contract with OpenGov Inc. and adopting an updated Emergency Operations Plan for 2025–2026.","taxTitle","Gilpin County, Colorado","taxId",27340,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6679771,"First Judicial District Attorney reviews diversion and prosecution efforts; board approves DA salary increase",393,8321000,8714000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2619799-aa5b416a0fc584c6df059b9542343410&start=8321&end=8714","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2619799-aa5b416a0fc584c6df059b9542343410/thumbnail_8321000.jpg","/articles/6679771/Gilpin-County/Colorado/First-Judicial-District-Attorney-reviews-diversion-and-prosecution-efforts-board-approves-DA-salary-increase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6679771-ba839e68c35824d763946b37abd93c7b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770921904&Signature=JC8OF8A-LcBRLefobIBYPH80MC9Syt6llHqOqYqiCJ70MPd2sYUkp89dOBd5DeskOlAmXcH-KSDgS54FjjjSI6oeVTheyxPtaiuerCgPA~q0-OuuNIuxRohct3~aN6Wj7kaVo-hx80A-TfnQdZ~gCTFRJLpvqUC8mc86L3dAhOT1c~-wwaA2JH4kVtGwUH9E1sYsh1XxoM5b2vMf3vioqEUfjdBKhri6CwQXFz~6xhuYiICdrlmuVS5Y5iAAdFnu26CHPNZaRWIlVmzxGYZAfecsA8sRoXgFFP8RwM5aTXr~ugrVX3UhAVDay-eQm36JyiXjfdPCcACujl5v2XqF-Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District Attorney King addressed the Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners on Dec. 17 to summarize changes and initiatives in the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office, including efforts to equalize pay, expand diversion and pre‑plea programs, strengthen conviction‑integrity review and coordinate metro‑wide \"Fresh Start\" events. After the presentation the board approved an increase to the district attorney’s salary by a 3–0 vote.

Why it matters: The DA’s remarks explain how expanded diversion‑and‑treatment options, prosecutorial staffing changes and interjurisdictional coordination shape case handling for Gilpin County residents and for the metro region served by the First Judicial District.

Key points from the DA’s presentation

- Pay equity and staffing: King said the office completed an equal‑pay correction after taking office in 2021 and has used an aggressive recruiting and mentoring approach to rebuild staffing after pandemic‑era turnover. King said the appellate unit grew from one attorney to three and the office hired seven recent law graduates in 2024, some recruited from out of state.
- Conviction Integrity and appellate work: The office has a conviction integrity unit that reviews cases for inequities and supports post‑trial work in coordination with the appellate team.
- Diversion and Pathways: King described a relaunch and expansion of pre‑plea diversion (Pathways) that now serves many more people than the prior program. He said Pathways aims to address repeat low‑level drug offenses and driver‑licensing issues by offering assessments and treatment referrals; staff also work to reduce cycles that keep people from obtaining insurance or driving legally.
- Fresh Start events: The office participates in metro‑wide Fresh Start programs that allow eligible people to clear certain warrants or administrative matters (excluding victim crimes) in a low‑risk setting; the DA’s office and partnering agencies provide probation, DMV and health resources during events.

DA salary increase and funding

After the presentation the board adopted Resolution 24‑1‑80, approving an increase to the First Judicial District attorney salary (vote 3–0). Commissioners noted Jefferson County — a co‑participant in district funding — will cover its portion of any salary increase, per local intergovernmental arrangements.

Local impact and partnerships

Commissioners and staff praised recent additions of investigators and the Pathways work; they discussed locating Fresh Start events where people can access transportation and services (the courthouse and partner locations have been used). County staff and the DA’s office said coordination with Jefferson and other counties enables metro‑wide programs that serve Gilpin residents as part of a broader regional approach.

Quotes

\"We were not equal pay compliant as an office when I entered in January of 2021… We accomplished that,\" District Attorney King said, summarizing early administrative priorities.

\"The prior program served 370 people per year; our program now serves roughly 80 cases per month,\" King said when comparing prior diversion volumes to the current Pathways throughput (figure from transcript presented by the DA). He later clarified staffing and program figures during Q&A.

Implementation and follow up

Commissioners asked staff to coordinate on any interlocal billing required to reflect the salary change. The DA said the office will continue to develop data collection and cross‑agency services to expand diversion, treatment referrals and Fresh Start coverage across the metro area.","District Attorney King briefed commissioners on office reforms — equalized pay, expanded diversion and Pathways programs, conviction integrity work and Metro‑wide \"Fresh Start\" events — and the board approved an increase to the First Judicial District attorney’s salary.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6679773,"Gilpin County planning‑commission appointments prompt debate; board to hold work session and extend incumbents pending recommendations",945,3769000,4714000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2619799-aa5b416a0fc584c6df059b9542343410&start=3769&end=4714","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2619799-aa5b416a0fc584c6df059b9542343410/thumbnail_3769000.jpg","/articles/6679773/Gilpin-County/Colorado/Gilpin-County-planningcommission-appointments-prompt-debate-board-to-hold-work-session-and-extend-incumbents-pending-recommendations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6679773-ad9d04b1f900df2e0158767ce9eedfb8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770921904&Signature=E0wrOwFeE5XV~ckgAGu40qA3UFP8eO5BduXqQ6WLith9DJR-U3HVhsk4rNi~j-qjE1TrLJNxAXv4yp5Jyt5my3upc~o4M5hxq57Ft2bXgjWkmHG07qvRWazmQyRH9-dfOeWqiPa84DuqQuvH9alnVRfbV4xbDTGNPTpOFMIzBcteVrQjiCNqAf2m6Nev8vvI-WzGiB8c0B1X2~6ymcQXuPVMzhQm2LHKy2nF7GMtYGYI6NUrExJ30LaXwWjgmgsjOkBIWkQ0P-Fn9SbzQmJ3JRSIWFNLfn8jfip6XohxSocT~ow298MBBYLeT2x~dDn63WStnLW94t6O~AtYTVpB2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A lengthy discussion on Dec. 17 over how the county selects and reappoints members to advisory boards led the Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners to request a work session with county commissions and to ask the Planning Commission to provide formal recommendations on filling three upcoming vacancies.

Why it matters: The decision establishes a near‑term process for filling vacancies on the Gilpin County Planning Commission and signals the board’s intent to examine bylaw changes — including term limits and an advertising/outreach strategy — to increase transparency and make it easier for new applicants to be considered.

What the board decided

Community Development Director Rob Gutierrez told the board staff received five applications (three renewals and two new applicants) and did not convene the Planning Commission because the commission historically recommends reappointment of incumbents. Several commissioners and other speakers pushed for a clearer process that ensures new applicants are interviewed and that the public knows how openings are advertised.

After extended discussion, the board voted 3–0 to:

- Ask staff to schedule a work session in early 2025 that includes chairs/members of county advisory bodies (Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, library board and others) to discuss application, outreach and bylaw changes (including term limits).
- Request the Gilpin County Planning Commission to review the applicant pool and deliver a formal recommendation to the board on filling the vacancies.
- Allow the three incumbent Planning Commission members whose terms expire Dec. 31 to continue serving until the board acts on appointments so the commission has quorum and can function.

Key points from the discussion

- Outreach and advertising: Staff said postings ran in the Mountaineer newspaper, on the county website, in a newsletter and on social media; postings were left open for roughly two months with two publication cycles. Some commissioners sought more active outreach and clearer posting language to attract new applicants.
- Role of the Planning Commission: Historical practice varies. Commissioners noted that having the Planning Commission interview candidates gives the commission input on who will serve alongside current members, while others said putting the commission in the position of evaluating its own membership can be awkward and may discourage new applicants.
- Term limits and turnover: Several commissioners expressed concern that repeated reappointments can close seats to newcomers. The board directed staff to add discussion of possible term limits to the work session agenda.

Implementation and next steps

Staff will coordinate dates for a Q1 2025 work session and will ask the Planning Commission for a formal recommendation to the board. The board’s action preserves current members’ occupancy until the commission recommendation and the board’s subsequent appointment action.

Quotes

\"We want to make sure the community is aware that positions are open,\" said a commissioner during the discussion on outreach and advertising. \"If there's an applicant, they should have a chance to be interviewed and not be left hanging.\" (Commissioner, comment recorded in transcript.)

\"I think it's good for the commissioners to actually look at all and see all the applications,\" Rob Gutierrez, community development director, told the board.

Context

Three Planning Commission terms expire Dec. 31, 2024. Commissioners emphasized the need to maintain a quorum for the commission, noting the body has nine members and a quorum is required for official action.","The board directed staff to convene a work session with commissions, asked the Planning Commission to review applicants and recommend appointments, and agreed to let three incumbent members continue until seats are filled.","actionData","errors"]

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