Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trinidad, Colorado, Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 6:00 P.M.

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trinidad,
Colorado, will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 6:00 P.M.
in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 135 N. Animas Street, Trinidad, Colorado, 81082 and
through Zoom Meeting
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The following items are on file for consideration of Council:
1) ROLL CALL
2) APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
3) POLICY ITEMS & STAFF REPORTS
a) Update from Trinidad Urban Renewal Authority Board
Individuals with disabilities needing auxiliary aid(s) may request assistance by contacting Audra Garrett, City Clerk, 135 N.
Animas Street, Phone (719) 846-9843, or FAX (719) 846-4140. At least a 48 hour advance notice prior to the scheduled meeting
would be appreciated so that arrangements can be made to locate the requested auxiliary aid(s).
Trinidad City Council Agenda
Regular Meeting
September 20, 2022
Page 2
4) PETITIONS OR COMMUNICATIONS, ORAL OR WRITTEN
The Public Comment section offers an opportunity for any citizen to express opinions or ask
questions regarding City services, policies or other matters of community concern, and any agenda
items that are not a part of a scheduled public hearing. Citizens will have five minutes for comments.
This time limit was established to provide efficiency in the conduct of the meeting and to allow equal
opportunity for everyone wishing to speak. An immediate response should not be expected, as issues
are typically referred to City staff for follow-up or research and are then reported back to Council
and the individual who initiated the comment or inquiry.
Written materials for presentation to Council must be submitted to the City Clerk as the speaker
approaches the podium.
5) CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
The Consent Agenda can be adopted by a simple motion. The Consent Agenda will be read aloud
prior to a vote on the motion. Any Consent Agenda item may be removed from the Consent Agenda
at the request of a Council Member for individual consideration.
a) Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2022 and Special Meeting
Minutes of August 29, 2022
b) Appointment of Michael Tihonovich to the E911 Authority Board
c) Approval of Special Event Permit request (malt, vinous and spirituous) filed by
Trinidad-Las Animas County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at 201 W. Main Street
on September 29 & 30, 2022 (Space to Create Grand Opening Celebration)
d) Approval of permanent modification of premises application filed by Tony
Mattorano d/b/a Tony’s Diner at 734 E. Main Street
e) Resolution authorizing the renewal of health insurance benefits for City employees
and their dependents through CEBT Health Care for plan year January 1, 2023
through December 31, 2023
f) Consideration of 2023 Property/Casualty and Workers’ Compensation Renewal
quotes received from CIRSA
g) Approval of Bills
h) Approval of Payroll, September 17, 2022 through September 30, 2022
6) PUBLIC HEARINGS
a) Public hearing for consideration of participation or declination of the Colorado staterun Family and Medical Insurance Program (FAMLI)
Individuals with disabilities needing auxiliary aid(s) may request assistance by contacting Audra Garrett, City Clerk, 135 N.
Animas Street, Phone (719) 846-9843, or FAX (719) 846-4140. At least a 48 hour advance notice prior to the scheduled meeting
would be appreciated so that arrangements can be made to locate the requested auxiliary aid(s).
Trinidad City Council Agenda
Regular Meeting
September 20, 2022
Page 3
6) PUBLIC HEARINGS (Cont.)
i) Resolution declining full participation in the Colorado state-run Family and
Medical Insurance Program
b) Public hearing for consideration of an ordinance repealing and re-enacting §12-12 of
Article 2 of Chapter 12 of the Code of the City of Trinidad, Colorado, for the purpose
of adjusting the rates for electric service, power, and energy
i) Second reading of an ordinance repealing and re-enacting §12-12 of Article 2
of Chapter 12 of the Code of the City of Trinidad, Colorado, for the purpose of
adjusting the rates for electric service, power, and energy
c) Public hearing for consideration of an ordinance vacating all of that alley right-ofway located in Block 10, James Addition to the City of Trinidad, Las Animas County,
Colorado
i) Second reading of an ordinance vacating all of that alley right-of-way located
in Block 10, James Addition to the City of Trinidad, Las Animas County, Colorado
7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS (None)
8) MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
a) Consideration of revised quote received for the City Street Striping and Pavement
Markings Project
b) Consideration of a proposal submitted by SEH for the City of Trinidad Accessible
Pedestrian Signal Upgrades Project
9) COUNCIL REPORTS
10) REPORTS BY CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY
11) ADJOURNMENT