DISCLAIMER: These are unofficial minutes for the November 2025 Town Council Meeting hosted at the Town Hall on November 12th at 6:30 PM. These minutes are unofficial and unapproved, as the minutes for each meeting are approved and certified at the following Town Council Meeting. Therefore, these minutes are subject to change and won't be approved until the December 2025 Town Council Meeting.
All Town Meeting Summaries are also posted in the Fleming Focus.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
November 12, 2025
The Fleming Town Council held their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stefan Betley at 6:30 PM. The following council members were present: Bill Langridge, Scott Walker, Kamie Lambrecht, and Bonnie Jackson. Milinda Hickey and Josh Wernsman were absent.
Also Present: Keith Beck (left at 7:47 PM), Joelle Gapter, Lewis Frank, and Michelle Asfeld.
Additions/Corrections to the Agenda:
Betley asked for additions and/or corrections to the agenda. Hearing none, it was moved and seconded to approve agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
Public Comment:
There was no public comment.
Consent Agenda:
A motion was made and seconded to approve the consent agenda, consisting of the October minutes and bills. Motion passed unanimously.
Maintenance Superintendent’s Report:
Beck informed the council that WAPA had not accomplished the necessary work at the substation, and another power outage will be needed, possibly in May of 2026. The town has several power poles that need to be replaced, as well as a row of streetlights that are out.
The new water line on the west side of the Wild Horse Ridge Subdivision has been completed and is charged. Nearly a third of the waterline has been buried. Beck informed the council of a company that has remote read water meters, and they are willing to make a presentation to the council. Beck also indicated that a lead and copper test for the water system is required before year's end.
There was also some discussion regarding moving the quonset/old bus barn from school property. The council prefers moving it to the newly acquired property east of the cemetery.
Treasurer’s Report:
Frank reviewed the financial reports that had previously been provided to the council. It was moved and seconded to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion passed unanimously. Frank then went on to present the second draft of the 2026 budget. Discussion followed with some budget-impacting decisions to come later in the meeting.
Clerk’s Report:
Asfeld shared the workers’ compensation policy about reporting an injury with the council.
Executive Session:
It was moved and seconded to enter into Executive Session, C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(e) for the purpose of discussing negotiations or developing strategies for negotiations for employee wages for the Maintenance Superintendent/Ordinance Officer position applicants. Motion passed unanimously. The council went into executive session at 7:18 PM. The council concluded the executive session at 7:30 PM.
It was moved and seconded to enter a second Executive Session, C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(f) for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter regarding employee evaluations. Motion passed unanimously. The council went into executive session at 7:31 PM. The council concluded the executive session at 7:43 PM and returned to their regular meeting, with Action Items being next on the agenda.
Action Items:
1. It was moved and seconded to offer Kade Comstock the Maintenance Superintendent/Ordinance Officer position. Motion passed unanimously.
2. It was moved and seconded to offer Jake Helgoth a position as an Assistant Maintenance employee. Motion passed unanimously.
3. A quote from CIRSA for Equipment Breakdown Optional Coverage was discussed. There’s a minimal cost increase over last year for this coverage. It was moved and seconded to continue with this insurance coverage. Motion passed unanimously.
4. A quote from CIRSA for Accidental Death & Dismemberment Optional Insurance Coverage was discussed. The cost for this coverage remains the same as last year. It was moved and seconded to continue with this insurance coverage. Motion passed unanimously.
5. The council discussed updates to the Employee Policy. It was moved and seconded to accept the updates as discussed. Motion passed unanimously.
6. The council discussed employee wages. It was moved and seconded to increase the Maintenance Superintendent's salary by 5%. Motion passed unanimously. It was moved and seconded to increase the Maintenance Assistant pay by 3%. Motion passed unanimously. It was moved and seconded to increase the Clerk’s pay by 5%. Motion passed unanimously. Betley informed the council that the Treasurer had indicated his appreciation for the current generous pay rate and asked that no pay increase be considered. It was moved and seconded to increase the Treasurer’s pay by 5%. Motion passed unanimously. It was moved and seconded to increase the Media Relations pay by 5%. Motion passed unanimously. It was moved and seconded to increase the Town Librarian’s pay by 5%. Motion passed with Lambrecht abstaining and Mayor Betley voting to maintain the quorum.
7. The council recommended changes to the previously discussed second draft of the 2026 Budget. It was moved and seconded to accept the second reading of the 2026 budget with the recommended changes. Motion passed unanimously.
Discussion Items:
1. Betley discussed with the council about social media interaction.
2. The council looked over two floor plans for the Town Hall addition
3. Council participation in the Fireman’s Christmas celebration was discussed. It’s scheduled for Sunday, December 14th, starting at 4 PM. Jackson will contact the firemen to express the council’s interest in providing cocoa.
4. Walker talked to the council about the possibility of adding something to the Logan County time capsule for the 250/150 Sesqui-semiquincentennial.
Upcoming Meetings:
1. December 10, 2025, Public Hearing for 2026 Budget, at Town Hall, 6:15 PM.
2. December 10, 2025, Town Council meeting at Town Hall, 6:30 PM.
Adjournment:
A motion was made and seconded to adjourn at 9:11 PM. Motion passed unanimously.