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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
OCTOBER 11, 2013
9:00 a.m. Special Meeting
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, October 11, 2013, at the hour of 9:00 a.m.
II 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 — BY PHONE
Commissioner Sean P. Conway
Commissioner Mike Freeman
Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer - EXCUSED
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Tammy Waters
Director of Finance and Administration, Monica Mika
IE CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Conway moved to approve the Consent Agenda as printed.
Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
BIDS:
1) PRESENT AND APPROVE BID #61300178, BRIDGE 69/380A FLOOD REPAIRS -
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Wayne Howard, Department of Public Works, explained the
need for expediting this bid and said staff recommended accepting the lowest bid under Option #1
(Project complete in 28 calendar days), from Lawrence Construction Company, in the amount of
$1,477,750.00. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said bid as recommended by staff. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
ti 1) CONSIDER CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR BRIDGE 61/54A EMERGENCY FLOOD REPAIRS
(BID #1300174) AND AUTHORIZED THE CHAIR TO SIGN - ROCHE CONSTRUCTORS, INC.: Mr.
Howard explained this road is vital to the agricultural harvest commerce in the area, due to the location
of the sugar beet facility and other damaged bridge crossings and road closures; the completion time
will be decreased from 40 to 22 calendar days, with an increased cost of $255,000 for expediting the
project and working around the clock. Mr. Howard said this increase is highly reasonable and
recommended approval. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said change order as
recommended by staff and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the
motion carried unanimously.
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Ell There was discussion regarding making the two additions listed below to the agenda.
IE 2) CONSIDER INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION OF MUTUAL AID
DURING DISASTER EMERGENCIES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - ALAMOSA COUNTY:
Trevor Jiricek, Director of General Services, explained that six dump trucks and drivers are en route to
Weld County to arrive by Sunday (half their work force). Commissioner Conway noted that Alamosa
County is also sending hay for farmers who have been flooded out and have relocated their livestock.
He noted that Dave Bauer, Director of Public Works, has provided a list of the counties that have
helped Weld County recover from this flood, and the scope of counties helping counties has been
astounding. Mr. Howard spoke briefly on the projects and the help received. Commissioner Conway
moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Freeman, the motion carried unanimously.
3) CONSIDER INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION OF MUTUAL AID
DURING DISASTER EMERGENCIES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN — PITKIN COUNTY: In
response to Commissioner Conway, Mr. Jiricek noted that Pitkin County is were providing two trucks
and drivers, and Commissioner Conway noted that Weld County is grateful to these small counties for
committing significant resources and driving so far. They are also providing administrative help, under
another agreement. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said IGA and authorize Chair to
sign. 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.
There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:37 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD Cg1J,NTY, COLORADO
Weld County Clerk to the Board
BY. 1.V
Deputy
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lam F. Garcia, Chair
DouglasfRademach Pro-Tem
Seann P. Conway
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Mike Freeman
EXCUSED
Barbara Kirkmeyer
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