AGNC BOARD OF DIRECTORS & MEMBERS MEETING MINUTES September 18, 2014

Ute Theater 132 East 4th Street Rifle, Co.

Chairman Mike Samson called the meeting to order at 9:15 am. Pledge of Allegiance Introductions were as follows. Board Members & Alternates: Mike Samson, Garfield County; Jeff Eskelson, Rio Blanco County; Jay Miller, City of Rifle; Ray Beck, City of Craig; Jeff Comstock, Moffat County; Martin Chazen, Grand Junction; Aron Diaz, Silt; Richard Sales and Roger Granat, Palisade; Keith Lammey, Battlement Mesa; Peter Brixius, Rangely; Frank Breslin, New Castle Others: Christi Pollard, Kimberly Bullen, Kelly Sloan, Dave Norman Speaker: Frank Hutfless, Glen Adams, Teri Cavanaugh, and Kim Boe Staff: Scott McInnis, Maria King, and Cheryl McDonald Next Meeting- The next board meeting will be Thursday October 23rd at Parachute Town Hall Minutes were presented from the August 19th, meeting. A motion by Jeff Eskelson to accept the minutes and a second was made by Jay Miller. Motion Carried Budget Report: August financials were presented. Motion by Martin Chazen to accept the financial report and a second was made by Jay Miller. Motion Carried Government Relations: Ted Orf reported via conference call that they have been busy following the Roan Plateau, Oil and Gas task force, and water bills. Morning Speaker: Teri Cavanaugh, Cobb Marketing; Showed the new AGNC logo and website, with a lot of positive feedback from members Speakers: Frank Huftless, Garfield County Attorney; Glenn Adams, Acquisitions Manager; Gave update on RS-2477 in Garfield County and how they are looking at what routes are in jeopardy, what routes have parallel routes and also looking at the travel management plan. Lunch: 11:30- 12:25 Afternoon Speaker: Kim Boe, V.P Hospital Services Mind Springs Health; Discussed the national suicide rate is 12.1/100,000 population; Colorado is 17.4; Mesa, Routt, Moffat Counties are almost 3x national rate and not enough beds on the western slope to house those in need of in-patient mental health services. 2014 Audit: Marty Chazen discussed the 2014 audit proposals from both Colorado CPA and Dazzio and Plutt. Marty Chazen made a motion to contract with Dazzio and Plutt for the 2014 audit and a second was made by Jay Miller. Motion Carried

2015 Budget: Marty Chazen and Scott McInnis presented the two 2015 budgets for full time positions and part time positions, both with no increase in dues to counties and municipalities. Motion by Martin Chazen to accept the full time budget and a second was made by Ray Beck. Motion Carried Project & Committee Reports: Colorado Welcome Center: Cheryl McDonald report in packet Communications: Kelly Sloan reported he has been working on uploading content to website, DOLA grant application, blue ribbon task force, FCC Broadband letter on connect America, and Water Plan letter Executive Director Report: Scott McInnis asked board approval to begin actively seeking a replacement for Executive Director Position; in the event he is elected Mesa county commissioner in November. Motion was made by Jay Miller to begin the process of finding a replacement and second was made by Frank Breslin. Motion Carried Adjournment: Mike Samson adjourned the meeting 1:40 PM