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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JULY 31, 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, July 31, 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-Tem
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
• MINUTES: Commissioner Conway moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of July 29, 2013, as printed. Commissioner Rademacher seconded the
motion, and it carried unanimously.
• AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: Commissioner Rademacher moved to change the title of the
following item under NEW BUSINESS: #2) Consider Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Program
Application for Improvements at Intersection of CRs 49 and 22 and authorize electronic submittal. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Conway, and it carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
printed. Commissioner Conway seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
ta COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Conway said he has been
heartened by the attendance and respectful engagement of the citizens who attended this week's
meetings concerning the 51st State proposal and also discussed the recent North Front Range
Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting and their decision to focus on transportation corridors. He
spoke about attending the Weld County Fair and hearing citizen appreciation for the new animal pens
in the Exhibition Hall. _ Commissioners Kirkmeyer reported that she and Commissioner Conway
attended the Transportation Legislation Review Committee meeting and discussed the importance of
Weld County's transportation system, especially in regard to 1-76 and U.S. Highway 85, and resource
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allocation. ;a Commissioner Rademacher spoke in regard to a discussion with Lode Bell, District
Ranger, in regard to the shooting range on the Pawnee National Grasslands. He said it seems to be
mostly supported by local citizens, and he noted that the Tribune coverage has been fair and an open
house my happen in the fall. In response to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Commissioner Rademacher
said that project will receive $100,000 in federal funds, no State funds have been spent, and the County
has recouped almost 90 percent of the cost. 0 Commissioner Freeman said that it has been an
informative dialogue (in regard to the 51st State meetings. He also spoke about attending the County
Fair on Sunday and the contributions of the Oil and Gas Industry to the fair and the county.
Commissioner Rademacher spoke about how many volunteer hours go into making that a success and
Commissioner Conway concurred. He noted there was a record number of entries this year and said
the volunteers and the Fair Board did a great job. aChair Garcia noted there were 700 exhibits this
year and a great area for younger kids; he said it is a great way to learn about the rural way of life. The
Board reported meeting with the Milliken Town Board last Thursday. Finally, Commissioner Freeman
noted Milliken Beef and Bean Day is this weekend and the Ault Fall Festival is Saturday.
OLD BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER TASK ORDER CONTRACT FOR DTAP WINNABLE BATTLE AND CIIS
SENTINEL SITE PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN (CON'T FROM 7/29/2013):
Dr. Mark Wallace, Director of Public Health and Environment, explained this task order combines two
programs for immunization to a single contract and is focused in particular on the prevention of
purtussis (whooping cough). He explained that the CIIS Sentinel Site Projects is the statewide
immunization registry, which decreases unnecessary immunization and identifies need for vaccinations;
these two are combined in a single two-year contract. He explained the functioning of the program,
which includes two public health nurses. He said total funding is $83,480, and half of that can be used
per year. In response to Commissioner Conway, Dr. Wallace confirmed school districts do utilize the
program. He also spoke about a growing concern that diseases like polio could recur due to parents'
decisions not to vaccinate and noted that a big part of the public health nurse's duties are education
about the importance of vaccinations.
2) CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN - LINDSEY SIDES (CON'T FROM 7/29/2013): Dr. Wallace explained Ms. Sides has worked for
the department previously, continues to focus on creating a youth coalition against tobacco and is
essential to enhancing youth participation in this program. In response to Commissioner Conway,
Dr. Wallace said Ms. Sides continues to incorporate speaking about the harmful health effects of
marijuana smoking as well. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreement and authorize
the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER ENTRY UPON VARIOUS LANDS BY WELD COUNTY VEGETATION
MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST: Tina Booten, Department of Public Works, Division of Weed
Management, explained why it may be necessary to carry out weed enforcement on these
non responsive properties. Chair Garcia opened the floor to public comment. Commissioner
Kirkmeyer moved to approve said entry. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Conway, and it
carried unanimously.
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2) CONSIDER ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM APPLICATION
FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT INTERSECTION OF CRS 49 AND 22 AND AUTHORIZE ELECTRONIC
SUBMITTAL: Monica Mika, Director of Finance and Administration, said this is the fourth application to
the Colorado Department of Local Affairs this year in relation to transportation along this haul route and
speaks to the issue of concentration on areas most impacted by oil and gas. Commissioner Conway
moved to approve said application and authorize electronic submittal. The motion, which was
seconded by Commissioner Freeman, carried unanimously.
EH 3) TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 37 BETWEEN CRS 20 AND 22: Janet Carter, Department
of Public Works, introduced this temporary road closure for the replacement of two culverts. She
explained the detour route and notification. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said
temporary road closure and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the
motion 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.
There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:37 a.m.
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