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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
AUGUST 14, 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 14, 2013, at the hour of 9:00 a.m.
a 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 — EXCUSED
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 August 12, 2013, as printed. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the
motion, and it carried unanimously.
• AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
• CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
printed. Commissioner Conway seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
• 1) RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, BOARD OF PUBLIC HEALTH - ERIC WHITWOOD AND
LINDA KAUTZ: Chair Garcia read the certificate for the record. Linda Kautz was present. Dr. Mark
Wallace, Director of the Department of Public Health and Environment, introduced her and said her
leadership is already missed; she ran an efficient meeting and made the public feel welcome, even
when the topic was contentious. The Board thanked both Mr. Whitwood and Ms. Kautz for their five
years of service, respectively.
El 2) RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, PLANNING COMMISSION — BOB GRAND AND BILL HALL:
Chair Garcia read the certificate for the record. Mr. Grand was present; he spoke about taking
advantage of the national press coverage the 51st State Proposal will bring and said the impetus for
change has to come from the states. He said he has attended on four meetings on that topic. Chair
Garcia noted that Mr. Grand was his first appointment to the Planning Commission, and said he was
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proud that he chose someone who did a great job. The Board thanked both Mr. Grand and Mr. Hall for
their six years of public service, respectively. Commissioner Freeman said he has also enjoyed sewing
with Mr. Grand on the Extension Advisory Council.
3) RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT — BRUCE FITZGERALD AND
BILL HALL: Chair Garcia read the certificate for the record. Bruce Fitzgerald was present and said he
appreciated representing Weld County; he is transitioning to providing service to the Area Agency on
Aging. The Board thanked Mr. Fitzgerald and Mr. Hall for their eight and six years of public service,
respectively.
a 4) RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, WELD-LARIMER REVOLVING LOAN FUND COMMITTEE -
ROBERT HESSLER: Chair Garcia read the certificate for the record, and the Board thanked
Mr. Hessler for his six years of service.
a PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Conway said it's been an exciting
week: on Monday the Northern Colorado Regional Crime Lab was dedicated, under -budget and ahead
of schedule. He thanked Roche Construction and Toby Taylor, Director of Buildings and Grounds, for
their great work on this project and remarked that several mayors and a number of law enforcement
personnel were present. He spoke about the groundbreaking for 92 affordable student housing units in
Greeley, and reported that the project owner told him they chose Weld County because its values. He
noted there are no subsidies involved in this project. He shared a Money Magazine article on
America's 50 Best Small Towns, and the Town of Firestone is one of them, along with Louisville and
Parker. '_ Commissioner Freeman said there is a ribbon cutting today for the campus at AIMS
Community College in Fort Lupton, for their Agricultural and Oil and Gas programs, which train people
to work in these high -paying industries. Commissioner Freeman is a Member of the Aims Board of
Trustees. ta Commissioner Kirkmeyer shared that she was a judge at the Southeast Weld County
Fair and Parade and spoke about it. She said on August 28th, 2013, there is an open house in regard
to the County Road 49 Access Management Plan talking with people who live along that that corridor
about projects the County wants to accomplish with the Towns of the Hudson, Keenesburg and Kersey.
She said they will give a safety award to one of the school districts as well. aChair Garcia spoke in
regard to his discussions with the citizens of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Commissioner Conway also
noted that Sedgewick County voted yesterday to join Cheyenne County in putting the 51st State on
their ballot.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR VARIOUS WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Judy Griego, Director of
Department of Human Services, reviewed the expenditures and scope of work for services which help
laid -off workers get back to work. In response to Commissioner Conway, Ms. Griego said there are
some employers in Weld County, such as Vestas (Wind Systems), who have laid -off workers, and
these workers are eligible to utilize the Trade Readjustment Assistance. Commissioner Freeman
moved to approve said expenditures and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Kirkmeyer, and it carried unanimously.
2) CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES FOR H1B PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN - UPSTATE COLORADO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Ms. Griego explained that Upstate
Colorado will continue to provide high skills training for the existing workforce of manufacturing and IT
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employers through the H1B Project and reviewed the available funds. Commissioner Freeman moved
to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Conway, carried unanimously.
3) CONSIDER COLORADO WORKS PROGRAM AND CHILD WELFARE AGREEMENT FOR
SERVICES AND LEASE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - LIFEBRIDGE CHRISTIAN CHURCH:
Ms. Griego explained this continuation agreement is for intervention services prior to youth entering the
child welfare and/or juvenile justice system, with an average caseload of up to 15 families. The
Department of Human Services will also provide office space for the duration of the agreement.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreement and lease and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
4) CONSIDER EIGHTEEN (18) CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENTS FOR SERVICES WITH
VARIOUS PROVIDERS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Griego reviewed the agreements for
child protection services and requested the Board's approval of the provider's rates. In response to
Chair Garcia, Ms. Griego said she would look into whether the Spanish language services are still
available. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said agreements and authorize the Chair to sign.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
a 5) CONSIDER INTERSTATE PRIVATE LINE TRANSPORT SERVICES PRICING PLAN
ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND NON -APPROPRIATIONS ADDENDUM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN - QWEST CORPORATION, DBA CENTURYLINK QC: Mike Wallace, Director of Public Safety
Communications, explained this resolution pertains to interstate private line transport services for T-1
connectivity from the 35th Avenue Backup Center site to the New Raymer site, for the new front Range
Communication Consortium Radio Project currently underway. It is for a three year term. Commissioner
Kirkmeyer moved to approve said acknowledgement and addendum and authorize the Chair to sign.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously.
6) CONSIDER NONEXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR UPGRADE AND
MAINTENANCE OF CR 70 RIGHT-OF-WAY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN — BILL BARRETT
CORPORATION: Don Carroll, Department of Public Works, reviewed the location of the two-mile
section of right-of-way and reviewed a photo newly entered into the record, as Exhibit A. He noted that
one inquiry was received from adjacent landowners, John and Evelyn Rudd, and he addressed
potential issues and concerns expressed. aJeff Andre, Senior Land Manager for the Bill Barrett
Corporation, said they have two existing permits for well pads, and a third one is planned. He stated
they looked for the least intrusive route into the property and the applicant is willing to provide whatever
mitigation is necessary. In response to Commissioner Conway, Mr. Andre said a company
representative has spoken with surrounding land owners about their concerns. El Chair Garcia
opened the floor to public comment. John and Evelyn Rudd showed the Commissioners two photos of
the truck traffic and proximity of the road, taken from their property, which were entered into the record
as Exhibit B. Ms. Rudd said yesterday there were 15 trucks going in and out from 8:00 a.m. until 6:30
p.m. She said when they opened the window the magnesium chloride smelled terrible and gave her a
headache and noted that with three wells there will be constant traffic. Mr. Rudd said he was
concerned about the close proximity of the road to their residence, which was not an issue previously
because it was not well traveled. The Rudds indicated this project will make their house unlivable.
Mr. Rudd also noted the power line location, saying one of the guidewires is inches from the road. In
response to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Mr. Andre clarified on an aerial map where the wells are in
relation to the Rudd residence. aCommissioner Kirkmeyer said that typically magnesium chloride is
what is used to control the dust, these are always tough cases because people don't like having truck
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traffic near their houses, but they usually get the drilling prep done in less than 14 days. She noted this
is a public right-of-way and people cannot be legally land -locked from their property; the only alternative
would be to build an entirely new road. la Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said
agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Chair Garcia seconded the motion and concurred.
Commissioner Freeman said that because this is an existing road he concurs with Commissioner
Kirkmeyer. Commissioner Kirkmeyer noted that she understands the feelings of the Rudds, but there
does not seem to be a reasonable work -around to access the property. Commissioner Conway
suggested the applicant confer with the Rudd's about how the disruption to their lives might be
lessened. 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 10:22 a.m.
BOARD • COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD OLORADO
ATTEST:
Weld County Clerk to the Board
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Wi iam F. Garcia, Chair
EXCUSED
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