JAN 23 2019 NFCBA MEETING MINUTES

1/23/2019

Community Updates:
- City: Mayor Pro Tem Gerry Horak
- KFCG tax headed to ballot in April, .85 carried on in perpetuity
- Easement thru Meadow Springs Ranch for transmission line for renewable energy wind farm in Wyo.
- Hickory Mobile Home Park: how tenants are being treated, water rates, etc.
- Councilwoman Susan Gutowski: introduced herself as a new member of Council. Said she will begin attending our meetings.
- Clark Mapes: Old Elk Distillery is being proposed
- Federal: Senator Cory Gardner
  - Workforce needs – skills gap
  - For employers: assistance for student loans, employer doesn’t pay tax on it. Up to $10,000/year.
  - Transportation: North I-25
  - Government shutdown: thinks it is ridiculous. Need to get government back running
Presentations:
- Larimer County Treasurer Irene Josey
  - 33 years’ experience with the County
  - Collected $506 Million last year
  - This year, should be close to $541 Million
  - When the County receives the money, it is invested (up to a max of 5 years). On the 10th of each month, monies are distributed to all of the taxing authorities (school districts, etc.).
  - Tax statements are in the mail
- Larimer County Commissioner John Kefalas
  - Open door policy
  - (720) 254- 7598
  - jkefalas@larimer.org
  - Main priorities for 2019:
    - Workforce and economic development
    - Healthcare
    - 5-year comprehensive strategic plan: it isn’t complete, and there’s still time to comment
    - Gerry noted that affordable housing isn’t in there

NFCBA 2019 Board Elections - Motion carried unanimously

President: Dean Hoag
Vice-President: Cassie Harris
Treasurer Don Butler
Secretary: Greg Woods
Other Board Members:
Bryan Watkins
Charlie Meserlian
Jim Trupp
Josh Beard
Logan Hale
Michael Bello
Mary Ann Corliss
Ron Lautzenheiser
Sean Dougherty
ADDED: Sue McFaddin