still rusty, sorry. All right. Um, to start the four focus areas that the board outlined were fiscal responsibility, infrastructure planning and development and communication. Within those four focus areas, there are additional goals that are outlined in this the strategic plan. And then within those goals, we have some benchmark methods also that we are focusing on this year and next. slowed down a little bit. There we go. Okay. Start off with fiscal responsibility. One of the goals that we are highlighting this quarter is to maintain financial transparency and increase operational efficiency. Part of that process is auditing our financial systems each year. So currently, we have our 2021 and 2022 audit underway with a brand new auditing firm, they're doing a great job. I think the finance department is really looking forward to what's coming out of that and reporting on that to you guys at a later date. Additionally, a great tool and method that has been adopted through this quarter, last quarter of last year was the Finance Committee, they've done an excellent job of increasing that transparency and finding some efficiencies and just better solutions. Currently, they're working on finally finalizing a financial policy that will really be foundational to our entire financial system. And we're really looking forward to that. And additionally, we're looking at transitioning to a new bank, that new bank is going to be a local bank, which will be a huge benefit to us just having all of our sources local, that's going to improve operational efficiencies, in terms of reporting and just like crossing our different channels. This bank is going to provide a lot of great opportunity. Our finance staff is working really hard to make sure that that transition is very smooth. Additionally, in that financial, that financial goal, we have the to pursue funding sources for the positive direction of the community. The most recent grant that town staff applied for is that Colorado, open space recreation grant through the state for $100,000. For that parks, recreation, trails and open space masterplan, Provost, our parks and recreation, outdoor space and trails advisory board is doing a great job of creating goals and a vision for what that's going to look like. And hopefully we can receive some of that funding to keep it moving forward. The most recent grant we have received is from the Department of local affairs, that's $52,000. For a housing needs assessment, that was a priority project for the board. So we're looking forward to moving forward with that, and now we have some funding for it. And then town staff and the board have worked really hard on securing $5.6 million in grant funding already. So one of our priority projects is just executing and maintaining compliance within those grants we've already received. Alright, so the second pillar I'm going to look at tonight is infrastructure. One of the goals for that infrastructure goal is to complete that water treatment plant and water reclamation facility. Those are huge undertakings and town staff is doing a fantastic job on that public works department and getting those completed. I know you guys received the utility report presentation that went into a lot more detail. last work session and that explained different buildings that are being worked on at each site. Everything is underway. I currently on this on the slide have on time listed. As mentioned in the utility report. There were a few weather delays that would very common during construction projects, especially this time of year. Staff believes that we're going to be able to make up those in due time. So that is why the status says on time even though you have been told about those weather, weather delays and the previous presentation. Another infrastructure goal is to review and develop partnerships and enhance focus on transportation solutions such as Street Bridge facilities, sidewalks accessibility improvements. That is a great big goal. Just for this quarter. Specifically, I wanted to highlight some great partnerships we're working on with the Colorado Department of Transportation in terms of grant funding, as well as just partnerships on the lambrick County Road County Road nine, that intersection that you've received a lot of presentations on between public works and planning. Those efforts are still well underway, as well as the dams. I believe a presentation is coming from town staff here in a few few months, few weeks about the dams. So looking forward to that. And then additionally, I wanted to highlight again, the partnership with the Department of local affairs with the housing needs assessment that's going to be really beneficial to our community. Another goal is to analyze and pursue stormwater solutions. I know we constantly hear the joke about the community pool that we have every time it rains. A little bit of some stormwater solutions, we're working out the stormwater master plan was a huge undertaking, any Master Plan is a huge undertaking, and our engineering staff did a fantastic job that is actually complete. That's very recent news. That's a huge win in terms of benefits for our town. And we are already I'm John Stephens already applying some of those, those concepts that were uncovered in that master plan into the Cleveland Avenue improvement project. So they're working diligently to make sure that we're meeting compliance and we have some some new solutions, which is fantastic. Already another one that I want to highlight in that infrastructure goal is to ensure adequate current and future water resource use of our water resources and inform users about wise ways to save treated drinking water. Staff is currently working on pursuing additional sources of water that is a significant project. Water is very complex, and relationships are really important with that. So it's the town is very, is very beneficial that we have town staff that is dedicated to that. They are continuing discussions with North pooter irrigation company and other water source providers just in the general region. Additionally, we have a water efficiency program in place. One of our the new things we did this year was garden the box through resource central to organization that's based out of Boulder, but they are found in all over all over Colorado, they've been working for over 30 years and providing drought resistant and native landscapes for residents here in Colorado that matched the climate that we are in to reduce water. And so Wellington partnered in that this year. And we had a great turnout for just the spring, we were hoping to launch it for both spring in the fall. And we already had 21 of our 25 boxes claimed that was a discount code that they received through resource Central. So they will receive a box of plants that is specific to their landscape. And then they it has like a detailed guide of where to plant and how much to water. And it's, I have one personally and it's they're fantastic. So I'm excited for our residents on that. And then we'll open up the last four in the fall for fall planting season there just specific plants that survive better when you plant him in the fall. Additionally, we are providing irrigation audits free of charge for residents HOAs and non residential users. So like some of our commercial properties could apply for this. And that just allows the landscape technician to come to their property, they run the sprinkler system, whether that's a rotor or an in ground system, and they just explain where there's water waste, how they can improve their system. shocking how much water you can waste just by like watering a little part of your sidewalk. So that's really beneficial. We still have our showerhead exchange program in place. And then that project accelerator grant is well underway and we are holding a stakeholder meeting with our HOA leaders regarding ways they would like to be communicated with ways they would like to partner with the town in terms of water efficiency practices, that'll be held June 1. Another goal within that infrastructure pillar is to prioritize organizational strengths through retain, attract and support on staff. Staff really appreciates that that is a priority of the board. We had our first staff meeting this year on April 13, it was an opportunity for us to engage with each other and recognize the accomplishments of our team, which was fantastic. We are also improving onboarding processes to include staff tours, a lot of our staff is operating at a lot of different facilities. And there's not a lot of opportunity for us to see each other day to day. So I think it's really beneficial that our human resources department is encouraging that those tours. So when you start with the town, you kind of know where everyone's located and how to get every place. And then I just want to highlight that we've hired six new staff since the beginning of the year. So that is substantial and fantastic. We've got some really great team members, so just came on board. Alright, so I'm gonna transition to the planning and development infrastructure pillar. First one I want to highlight is to complete that downtown master plan and parks master plan, like I mentioned, proced is well on their way in creating their priority list and we applied for that grant funding. We shouldn't be hearing we won't be hearing from that organization in terms of funding until about mid to late summer. So once we hear about that, that funding will be transitioning into the RFP process and really taking that well underway. And then in terms of the downtown master plan, there's a lot of steps that need it'd be taken in order to start that process. So the the best big one is the adoption of the zoning map, which happened at the April 11. Board meeting. So next steps will be to create a budget that we will propose to the board in 2024, and then prepare that RFP to reflect that budget. Another goal is to promote that small town feel through responsible growth and sound financial practices. Town staff just presented some updates about what's going on in Wellington and our development activities. What we expect and kind of highlight are the expansion of our plants and what's going on there too.