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Adams County supervisors approve $184,498.10 in claims, transfer $2,021.39 to conservation reserve
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Summary
At its March 23 meeting, the Adams County Board of Supervisors approved $184,498.10 in claims, authorized Resolution 2026‑16 transferring $2,021.39 from the hotel‑motel fund to the conservation reserve, approved a liquor license for The Vault and accepted Soil and Water inspection reports. Department heads reported on roads, conservation projects and sheriff vehicle procurement.
Vice‑Chairperson Bobbi Maynes called the Adams County Board of Supervisors to order at 9:00 AM on March 23. Supervisors Scott Akin and Leland Shipley were present; Chairperson Chris Standley and Supervisor Tony Hardisty were absent. After public comment, the board approved the agenda and the minutes of the March 16 meeting.
The board voted unanimously to approve $184,498.10 in claims. Supervisor Leland Shipley moved to approve the claims as presented; Supervisor Scott Akin seconded, and all supervisors voted aye. The claims list included large payments such as Schildberg Rock ($124,543.85) and a variety of county vendors and service providers; the full vendor list and amounts are on file with the auditor.
The board approved Resolution 2026‑16, transferring $2,021.39 from the hotel‑motel fund to the conservation reserve. Supervisor Scott Akin moved the resolution and Supervisor Leland Shipley seconded; the vote was unanimous and the resolution is on file in the auditor’s office.
Supervisor Leland Shipley moved, seconded by Supervisor Scott Akin, to approve liquor license LC0047011 for Brian Wehrkamp, doing business as The Vault. The motion carried with all supervisors voting aye.
The board also voted to accept Soil and Water Commission inspection reports, approving the reports by unanimous vote after Shipley moved and Akin seconded.
In department reports, the Veterans Affairs update noted that Taylor County is still considering a 28E agreement regarding their director. Adams County Auditor Betsy Stormer said staff participated in Secretary of State election tabletop exercises with information technology and emergency management staff and that the auditor’s office is working on agricultural land and family farm credit claims.
The sheriff reported plans to pick up a new Durango vehicle that week and said the office will solicit bids for another vehicle and present a price sheet for tasers, indicating procurement is forthcoming.
Conservation staff said Secondary Roads crews have been hauling rock and cutting brush and are assisting with remaining dock work. Dixion Construction removed a superstructure and piers on Lincoln 3. Conservation reported the lake is about one to one‑and‑one‑half feet below normal; a beach concrete project is under way; Kiefer Power will replace pedestals with 20‑, 30‑ and 50‑amp services; and county water facilities are scheduled to open April 15. Jeff and Tina Russell plan to run the marina.
The meeting adjourned at 9:38 AM after Supervisor Scott Akin moved to adjourn and Supervisor Leland Shipley seconded. All supervisors voted aye.