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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20132909.tiffRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 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. Minutes, October 11, 2013 2013-2909 Page 1 BC0016 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 erk to the :o lam F. Garcia, Chair DouglasfRademach Pro-Tem Seann P. Conway . _ Mike Freeman EXCUSED Barbara Kirkmeyer Minutes, October 11, 2013 Page 2 2013-2909 BC0016 Hello