DISCLAIMER: These are unofficial minutes for the May 2026 Town Council Meeting hosted at the Town Hall on May 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 June 2026 Town Council Meeting.
All Town Meeting Summaries are also posted in the Fleming Focus.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
May 12, 2026
The Fleming Town Council held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stefan Betley at 6:30 P.M. The following council members were present: Bill Langridge, Milinda Hickey, Josh Wernsman, Kamie Lambrecht, and Bonnie Jackson. Scott Walker was absent.
Also Present: Daniel, Evalynn, Walter, and Eleanor Lambrecht (left at 7:00 P.M.), Randy Stahley (left at 7:00 P.M.), Kelly Scherf, Debbie Rose, Keith Beck, Joelle Gapter, Lewis Frank, and Michelle Asfeld.
Additions/Corrections to the Agenda:
Betley asked for any additions or corrections to the agenda. Hearing none, it was moved and seconded to approve the agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
Public Comment:
Daniel Lambrecht presented his thoughts on the possibility of a pickleball court on the current tennis/basketball court at North Park. He had researched several options for equipment and associated costs. The council is interested in this project. Pickleball will be an action item on the June agenda.
Stahley came to the council with a request for involvement on a committee to pursue a grant for a joint town/school playground (equipment). Following his presentation, Betley, Hickey, and Wernsman agreed to represent the town on the committee.
As grants were being discussed, Rose addressed the council about the potholes and whether there were any grants for the streets. The council educated Rose on the grant process.
Consent Agenda:
A motion was made and seconded to approve the consent agenda, consisting of the April minutes and bills. Motion passed unanimously.
Maintenance Superintendent’s Report:
Beck informed the council that WAPA had completed the work at the substation. A new transformer was installed at the substation. During the outage, Beck replaced two bad fuses for the Town, and several additional electrical issues were identified. Beck reported that the town will need to do a PFAS water test in order to get a baseline.
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.
Clerk’s Report
Asfeld reported that 4 reservations have been submitted for the CML District 1 meeting in Brush on May 21st.
Gapter shared information on a possible enhancement for the town web page. She also presented information on banners/flags for the street light poles.
Executive Session
No executive session was needed.
Action Items:
1. Betley presented 3 bids for a replacement of the damaged well house. Following a short discussion of the bids, it was moved and seconded to accept the bid from Camden Goss. Motion passed with Langridge abstaining.
2. Betley informed the council that he, Langridge, and Beck had interviewed 4 applicants for the seasonal Groundskeeper position. The committee recommended offering Wesley Younger this position. It was moved and seconded to offer Wesley Younger the seasonal groundskeeper position at minimum wage. Motion passed unanimously.
3. Betley informed the council that they interviewed 3 applicants for the Maintenance Superintendent position. The committee recommended offering Justin Hickey this position. It was moved and seconded to offer Justin Hickey the Maintenance Superintendent position. Motion passed with Milinda Hickey abstaining.
4. Utility rates will be discussed at the June meeting.
5. Absent a formal request from the Fleming Volunteer Fire Department, the council discussed a donation for the annual July 4 th fireworks display. It was moved and seconded to donate $1,000 towards the fireworks display. Motion passed unanimously.
6. Beck informed the council that the fire department is planning to sell their water truck. He believes it would be a good investment for the town. The council discussed this idea and determined interest in pursuing purchasing the water truck.
Discussion Items:
1. The council discussed the mural that Jarrid Reitz painted on the south wall of the town shop. All were extremely pleased with the finished product. The possibility of an “unveiling” at the 4 th of July celebration was also discussed.
2. Kamie Lambrecht shared the summer reading program agenda with the council. This year’s program will kick off on May 28th.
3. Milinda Hickey brought to the attention of council the need to update information on the Colorado Municipal League website.
Upcoming Meetings:
May 21st, 2026, CML District meeting at Brush!
June 9, 2026 – Council meeting at Town Hall, 6:30 PM.
Adjournment:
A motion was made and seconded to adjourn at 8:31 PM Motion passed unanimously.