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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
SEPTEMBER 11, 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, September 11, 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 - EXCUSED
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
El ELECTION OF CHAIR PRO-TEM FOR SEPTEMBER 11, 2013: Commissioner Conway moved
to appoint Commissioner Kirkmeyer as temporary Chair Pro-Tem due to Chair Garcia's and Chair
Pro-tem Rademacher's attendance at a business leader's function. Commissioner Freeman seconded
the motion, and it carried unanimously.
MINUTES: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of September 9, 2013, as printed. Commissioner Conway seconded the
motion, and it carried unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: Commissioner Conway moved to add the following as Item #7
under NEW BUSINESS: Consider Intergovernmental Agreement for Tax Increment Expenditure and
Revenue Sharing and authorize Chair to sign — Town of Erie Urban Renewal Authority. Seconded by
Commissioner Freeman, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Conway moved to approve the Consent Agenda as printed.
Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
1) RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, ASSESSOR'S OFFICE - CHARLES JACK: Chair Garcia
read the certificate into the record. Christopher Woodruff, Assessor, thanked Mr. Jack for his 14 years
of dedicated service to Weld County. He said it has been an honor to work with him; he is a class act,
and has always had the taxpayer's best interests at heart. Mr. Woodruff said Mr. Jack, in his role as
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Senior Commercial Appraiser, set the right tone for that department while dealing with the highest
valued properties in the County, and he is in the top tier of professionals in the State of Colorado.
Commissioner Conway thanked Mr. Jack and said the greatest compliment a person can be given
is to be called a consummate professional. He said Mr. Jack always managed to be extremely fair and
to foster open dialogue with the taxpayers. Commissioner Freeman thanked him for his help through
the Board of Equalization process, and Commissioner Kirkmeyer also noted Mr. Jack's excellent
customer services and stated Weld County has the best Assessor's Office in Colorado, in large thanks
to Mr. Jack. Mr. Jack stated he is grateful and considers himself lucky to have worked with such an all-
around good group; his co-workers were the best part of the job, and he will miss them.
PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was offered.
= COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Conway spoke in regard to
upcoming meetings regarding the 1-25 Grant Application and discussions with Region 4 of CDOT. He
said last week the Board signed a letter requesting a continuation of dialogue regarding Weld County's
opposition to tolling. He noted there is a Weld County Road 49 Access Plan open house today, in
Keenesburg, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., and the second meeting is at 6:00 p.m. at the Southwest Complex,
and is a continuation of the dialogue on the 1-25 Corridor.
Commissioner Freeman said last night it became evident, with the recall of two Colorado State
Senators, that 2nd Amendment Rights really do matter. Commissioner Kirkmeyer made note that
Senate Bill 252 was also an issue in those recalls. In regard to the 1-25 meeting, Commissioner
Kirkmeyer noted that Weld County is taking the initiative to pull together a coalition to access the whole
corridor, from Thornton and Adams County all the way to Wellington.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer spoke about yesterday's event celebrating Weld County's collaboration with
Noble Energy and school districts converting their buses to compressed natural gas. Commissioner
Kirkmeyer noted that School District RE-1/Gilcrest-Platteville received $516,000 in CMAC funds, a
grant which Weld County sponsored and Noble matched, to purchase and convert five buses, and two
buses were also converted in District 6. In conclusion, she said Weld County helped sponsor $1.2
million in grant funds. Commissioner Conway stated his opinion that these recalls were a referendum
on what transpired in the last legislative session - general arrogance in addition to the 2nd Amendment
issue, and hopefully the message will be heard by the Colorado legislature. Commissioner Conway
stated the Board should ask the Governor to repeal 252.
BIDS:
1) PRESENT BID #B1300155, CABLING -FIBER FOR DISPATCH CENTER - DEPARTMENT OF
PHONE SERVICES: Trevor Jiricek, Director of General Services, said two bids have been received.
This bid will be brought before the Board with a recommendation from staff on September 25, 2013.
2) PRESENT BID #B1200163, GRADER BLADES - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:
Mr. Jiricek said five bids have been received, and the bid will be brought before the board with a
recommendation from staff on September 25, 2013. Commissioner Conway suggested a work session
may be called for to discuss the type of blades being used.
OLD BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO WELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL/TRAUMA
SERVICE COUNCIL BYLAWS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN (CONTINUED FROM 8/28/2013):
Mr. Jiricek explained this matter was continued in order to verify the correct version of the bylaws was
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being approved. Chief Barry Schaeffer, Chair of the Emergency Medical Transportation Services
(EMTS) Council, said this is the latest version, seats on the council will be split, with two northern, two
southern and two at -large representatives. After discussion, Chief Schaeffer explained his opinion that
Greeley Fire Chief Duane McDonald has been, and is, involved and engaged on the Council and
manages the largest fire department in Weld County, and giving Greeley a standing seat provides
balance. Commissioner Conway agreed. Commissioner Kirkmeyer opened the floor for public
comment. Commissioner Conway moved to amend to delete "or Greeley dispatch center" under Article
III, B.4, since that is no longer applicable. Seconded by Commissioner Freeman, the motion carried
unanimously. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said amended bylaws and authorize the Chair
to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ej 1) CONSIDER INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON CR 36 AT CR 3: Janet
Carter, Department of Public Works, said this is one of the last remaining uncontrolled intersections in
the area, gave Traffic Counts, and stated traffic will be stopped east and west bound on CR 36 to
accommodate CR 3. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said installation. Seconded by
Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
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2) CONSIDER AGREEMENT CONCERNING PURCHASE OF PUBLIC ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY
AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO CR 55 AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN NECESSARY DOCUMENTS - MARK THOMAS AND KERI
ANDERSON: Leon Sievers, Department of Public Works, said this is the second of three parcels for
this project, located in the northeast corner of that section; the County is purchasing 0.02 acres of right-
of-way for $500.00 (minimum amount), a temporary construction easement for $300.00, and
compensating the landowners $1,850.00 for tree replacement, for a total of $2,650.00. Commissioner
Conway moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign necessary documents. The
motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, carried unanimously.
3) CONSIDER AGREEMENT CONCERNING PURCHASE OF PUBLIC ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY
FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO CRS 42 AND 29 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS - BEN AND PAMELA RAINBOLT: Mr. Sievers said this is the first of five
parcels for this intersection project and is in the northeast corner of the intersection; the County is
purchasing 0.01 acres of right -of way for $500. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said
agreement and authorize the Chair to sign necessary documents. Seconded by Commissioner
Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
4) CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENT FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO CRS 42 AND 29 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN NECESSARY DOCUMENTS - JACK AND LINDA MCCLELLAN: Mr. Sievers explained this is
the second of five parcels needed for this intersection improvement project and is in the northwest
corner. The County is purchasing 0.03 acres for a temporary construction easement, in the amount of
$300.00. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign
necessary documents. Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
El 5) CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY TO COMPLETE
CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO CRS 42 AND 29 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS - STREAR FARMS COMPANY: Mr. Sievers explained this is the third parcel for this
project; it's located in the southwest corner; the County is purchasing 0.6 acres for $4,200.00.
Commissioner Conway moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign necessary
documents. Seconded by Commissioner Freeman, the motion carried unanimously.
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6) CONSIDER ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT
AGREEMENT FOR CR 49 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (PHASE 2 - CACHE LA POUDRE BRIDGE)
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Commissioner Kirkmeyer explained this is the formal acceptance
of an additional million dollars from the Department of Local Affairs. Commissioner Freeman moved to
approve said grant agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Conway seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously. Commissioner Conway said the Board gets to take credit for this
advancement of the grant so the County can begin work on the pylons while the river is low; the project
is now slated to be finished sometime next summer. Commissioner Kirkmeyer noted the extension of
CR 49 alleviates safety concerns in regard to the heavy truck traffic on U.S. Highway 85 through small
towns, and Weld County is also working with CDOT on a U.S. Highway 34 ramp at CR 39. She also
noted it is fitting this money be spent here, because 80 percent of oil and gas production in Colorado,
and its impacts, are in Weld County.
7) CONSIDER APPROVE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR TAX INCREMENT
EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE SHARING AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN — TOWN OF ERIE
URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated this item is slightly different
from what was approved back in April and noted the name Daybreak had to be changed to Area No.
Four due to a trademark issue. He submitted a map of the parcels being brought in and explained
there is a portion (all under one owner) that is partially located in unincorporated Weld County, but will
be brought in by the Board's consent. Mr. Barker also explained in detail the difference in financing for
the purpose of debt management. Commissioner Conway said this Board has a good history of
working with municipalities, and he thanked Mayor Wilson, City Manager and the Town Board for being
proactive. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said intergovernmental agreement and authorize
the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Conway, 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 9:46 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
ATTES
Weld County Clerk to the Board
BY:
D-^ty Cler to e Board
EXCUSED
William F. Garcia, Chair
SED
Rademacher, Pro-Tem
ara Kirkmeyer, Actig Pro -Ten/
Mike Freeman
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