Record of Proceedings
Foothills Park & Recreation District Regular Board of Directors meeting
January 9, 2024
A virtual attendance option was made available through Microsoft Teams.
Call to Order
Director Trimble called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Director Trimble led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
Roll Call
Director Hanson: Present, Director Lodice: Present, Director Daughtrey: Present, Director Writz: Present, Director Trimble: Present
Also in Attendance: Paul Rufien, District Counsel; Ronald Hopp, Executive Director; Becky Richmond, Director of Recreation; Derek Eberhardt, Assistant Director of Recreation; Dennis Weiner, Director of Finance and Administrative Services; Colin Insley, Director of Parks, Planning and Construction; Richelle Riley, Recording Secretary; other Foothills staff and members of the public.
Potential conflicts of interest were disclosed pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 18-8-308(2), 24-18-109(3)(a), 24-18-110, and 32-1-902(3).
Approval of Agenda
Motion: Director Hanson moved that the Foothills Board of Directors approve the January 9, 2024 agenda as submitted. Director Lodice seconded the motion. Poll of the Board: Director Hanson, yes; Director Lodice, yes; Director Daughtrey, yes; Director Writz, yes; Director Trimble, yes. The motion was approved.
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
Motion: Director Writz moved that the Foothills Board of Directors approve the minutes of the December 12, 2023 board meeting as submitted. Director Lodice seconded the motion. Poll of the Board: Director Hanson, yes; Director Lodice, yes; Director Daughtrey, yes; Director Writz, yes; Director Trimble, yes. The motion was approved.
Community Comments
There were no community comments.
Decision Items
A. 2024 Budget
Ronald Hopp recalled a preliminary budget presentation was done in October, and the departmental budgets were presented at the October and November meetings. He explained that Proposition HH and special legislation delayed the budget process, normally this budget presentation is the second Tuesday in December.
Using a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Hopp went through the 2024 budget, the changes that have happened since the preliminary budget, and an overview of what has changed between 2023 and 2024.
Mr. Hopp talked about what has changed from the preliminary budget that was presented to the Board in October, and the final budget in terms of revenues and expenditures. He detailed a comparison of the 2023 budget to the 2024 budget to show what has changed in revenues and expenditures. Mr. Hopp went through sources of revenues. He noted that earned income is the largest revenue source for operating for the District, and talked about the mill levy. Mr. Hopp detailed total operating revenue and expense by department, and showed a year over year comparison. He discussed budgeted capital projects and expenditures anticipated for 2024, and outlined debt information. Mr. Hopp detailed the comparison of operating revenues and expenses, including cost centers, for Administration; Parks, Planning and Construction; Recreation; Golf. He concluded with the Net Operating Expenditures and Non-Operating Budget, demonstrating a balanced budget.
Mr. Hopp thanked Dennis Weiner and staff for their hard work putting together the budget.
Mr. Hopp reiterated the budget is balanced at $54,584,856. Staff are requesting formal and final approval of the budget. Once approved by the Board, the budget information will be submitted to Jefferson County and the State of Colorado. Mr. Hopp referred to resolutions included in the board packet. The public notice was published in the Jeffco Transcript.
- Public Hearing – Director Trimble opened the Public Hearing on the budget for any comments or questions from the public at 6:37pm. There were no public comments or questions. Director Trimble closed the Public Hearing at 6:38pm.
Motion: Director Daughtrey moved that the Foothills Board of Directors approve Resolution No. 24-001 to Adopt the 2024 Budget for the Foothills Park & Recreation District; Resolution No. 24- 002 to Appropriate the 2024 Budget for the Foothills Park & Recreation District; and Resolution No. 24-003 to Levy 2024 Property Taxes for Foothills Park & Recreation District. Director Hanson seconded the motion. Poll of the Board: Director Hanson, yes; Director Lodice, yes; Director Daughtrey, yes; Director Writz, yes; Director Trimble, yes. The motion was approved.
Discussion Items
Director Daughtrey informed the Board that she will be in Las Vegas for a conference at the next meeting and will attend virtually. Director Trimble said he will be on his 40th wedding anniversary trip and will not be present at the next meeting.
Mr. Hopp introduced Justin Phillips, the new Foothills Foundation President, and Gary Pokorn, Foothills Foundation Secretary, who were both in attendance.
Executive Session
Director Trimble announced the Board will move into Executive Session. When they come out of Executive Session, there will be no further business.
Personnel Matters per 24-6-402(4)(f), C.R.S.
Motion: Director Lodice moved that the Foothills Board of Directors move into Executive Session pursuant to Colorado Revised Statute 24-6-402(4)(f). Director Hanson seconded the motion. Poll of the Board: Director Hanson, yes; Director Lodice, yes; Director Daughtrey, yes; Director Writz, yes; Director Trimble, yes. The motion was approved.
The regular meeting adjourned at 6:41 p.m. Executive Session started at 6:43 p.m. and ended at 7:29 p.m. The regular meeting reconvened at 7:30 p.m.
Adjournment
The regular meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. The next regular board meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
Submitted by: Richelle Riley, Recording Secretary