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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
AUGUST 5, 2013
The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, met in regular session in full
conformity with the laws of the State of Colorado at the regular place of meeting in the Weld County
Administration Building, Greeley, Colorado, August 5, 2013, at the hour of 9:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by the Chair and on roll call the following
members were present, constituting a quorum of the members thereof:
Commissioner William F. Garcia, Chair
Commissioner Douglas Rademacher, Pro -Tern
Commissioner Sean P. Conway
Commissioner Mike Freeman
Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Susan Brown
Director of Finance and Administration, Monica Mika
a MINUTES: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of July 31, 2013, as printed. Commissioner Conway seconded the motion,
and it carried unanimously.
El CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Conway moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on July 31, 2013, as follows: 1) USR13-0023 - White Bear Management, LLC,
2) USR13-0028 - Kerr-McGee Gathering, LLC, 3) USR13-0021 - Shupe Farms, LLC, c/o Build -West
Construction, LLC, and 4) USR13-0024 - Robert E. Ehrlich, LLC, c/o Jeff Childs. Commissioner
Rademacher seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
la AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
a CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
printed. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
Leil PUBLIC INPUT: At the Chair's prerogative public comment was reopened at 9:21 a.m.
Steve Teets, County resident, asked about the location of the new gun range off of 1-25, and stated his
opposition. Chair Garcia clarified that project is in Larimer County. Mr. Teets asked the
Commissioners to write a letter of concern to the Larimer Board of County Commissioners.
Commissioner Conway explained that the Board will get a referral and will let their views be known at
that time. Mr. Teets spoke in regard to a discussion with the manager of First Transit at the recent
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Weld Seniors on Disabilities meeting. Mr. Teets also reported reading an excellent editorial in the
Greeley Tribune last week in favor of the 51st state issue.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 93 BETWEEN ST HWY 52 AND CR 16: Janet
Carter, Department of Public Works, reviewed the temporary road closure for a culvert replacement.
Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said temporary road closure. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Conway, and it carried unanimously.
2) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 19 BETWEEN CR 46.5 AND ST HWY 60:
Ms. Carter reviewed the temporary road closure for a bridge re -deck. Commissioner Conway moved to
approve said temporary road closure. Commissioner Rademacher seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
a 3) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF NW "C" ST BETWEEN 21ST AND 23RD AVE:
Ms. Carter reviewed the temporary road closure for a culvert replacement. Commissioner Freeman
moved to approve said temporary road closure. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner
Kirkmeyer, carried unanimously.
4) CONSIDER APPLICATION AND AMENDMENT #2 TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN: Bob Hinderaker, Development Director for Upstate Colorado, and administrator for
the Weld/Larimer Business Loan Fund and the Greeley Community Development Fund, explained the
delay in applying funds received under the Community Development Block Grant. There was no activity
in the first two years and the State granted an extension in May, 2013, and also suggested they apply
for an increase, which they did last month. He said that $1.64 million will be available in the grant and
there are currently commitments of $1.4 million. Monica Mika, Director of Finance and Administration,
clarified that the grant is for a total of $1.75 million. Mr. Hinderaker noted that funds for the fees to
administer the grant have not been increased. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said
application and amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the
motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Conway noted that the administrative fees are run through
Upstate, which is reimbursed, and are for both Larimer and Weld.
5) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF RON WILDEMAN TO WELD/LARIMER REVOLVING LOAN
FUND COMMITTEE: Commissioner Conway moved to approve said appointment. The motion, which
was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, carried unanimously.
6) CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
Commissioner Conway moved to approve said appointments and reappointment. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, and it carried unanimously.
7) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF PUBLIC HEALTH:
Commissioner Conway moved to approve said appointment and reappointment. Seconded by
Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
El 8) CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO AREA AGENCY ON AGING ADVISORY BOARD:
Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said appointments. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Rademacher, carried unanimously.
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9) CONSIDER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF FORMER WELD COUNTY GARAGE
PARKING LOT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN — GREELEY VINEYARD: Mike Webb, Greeley
Vineyard Church, requested the use of the parking lot for their 8th annual car show, held August 24th,
2013; he said that in the past they have used the street with permission of the City of Greeley, but their
event has grown larger. In response to Commissioner Conway, Mr. Webb explained the event benefits
Cup of Hope International, a charity that brings clean water to international communities and also trains
other churches and groups to do similar work. Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated everything is in
order. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.
Commissioner Conway seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
10) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN - ERIN HOGAN: Commissioner Conway moved to approve said appointment and authorize
the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
1) CONSIDER IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT ACCORDING TO POLICY REGARDING
COLLATERAL FOR IMPROVEMENTS, AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN, AND ACCEPT COLLATERAL
FOR AMENDED USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT, AMUSR-1102 - L.G. EVERIST, INC.: Rich
Hastings, Department of Public Works, explained this is collateral for the L.G. Everist site, fka the
Firestone Resource Pit, and is an amendment to a previously existing improvements agreement
resulting from negotiations with staff and the Town of Firestone, and he recommended approval saying
there are no further outstanding items. In response to Commissioner Rademacher, Mr. Hastings said
that L.G. Everist will have a proportional share for continued maintenance of County Road 26.
Mr. Hastings reviewed their haul routes. In response to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Mr. Hastings
explained how and when the collateral would potentially be used. He confirmed that collecting on
collateral has not yet happened, although it has been used as leverage. Mr. Hastings reviewed the
negotiations with the Town of Firestone. Commissioner Kirkmeyer stated that she believes collateral is
not an effective means of enforcement because it is a hardship for businesses. She said a better
alternative would be to convene a probable cause hearing whenever improvements agreements are not
met. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said improvements agreement, authorize the Chair
to sign, and accept the collateral. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the
Consent Agenda. No Ordinances were approved.
Let the minutes reflect that the above and foregoing actions were attested to and respectfully submitted
by the Acting Clerk to the Board.
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There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:27 a.m.
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