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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
OCTOBER 7, 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, October 7, 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 - EXCUSED
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Susan Brown
Director of Finance and Administration, Monica Mika
=' MINUTES: Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of October 2, 2013, as printed. Commissioner Conway seconded the motion,
and it carried unanimously.
` CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Conway moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on October 2, 2013, as follows: 1) USR13-0039, Lee and Andrea Larson,
2) USR13-0029, Ronald Hulstrom, c/o SureSite Consulting Group, LLC, and 3) USR13-0032, Public
Service Company of Colorado, do Xcel Energy. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
printed. Commissioner Conway seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PUBLIC INPUT: Steve Teets, County resident, requested an update on the 51st State issue, and
suggested more information explaining the reasoning behind this idea be disseminated to the public
through the newspaper, versus the internet. He then gave an update on problems with First Transit,
and referred to their sub -contracts. In response to Mr. Teets, Chair Garcia said Weld Project Connect
(an annual, one -day event providing numerous on -site services directly to individuals and households
struggling and in need due to foreclosure, job loss, age, health problems and other issues that can
interrupt a life) will be held on October 18, 2013, and the United Way is accepting volunteers.
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Doug Meyer commended Commissioner Conway for his recent press appearance. Mr. Meyer read
from an American Stewards of Liberty article and reported on a meeting with the Director of Fish and
Wildlife regarding protections being extended to the lesser Prairie Chicken. He referred to faulty
science being used by the Government to support the listing of threatened and endangered species
and in regard to the use of Coordination.
(Clerk's Note: Commissioner Kirkmeyer present at 9:11 a.m.)
BIDS:
1) APPROVE BID #B1300159, ROOF TOP UNIT (1400 N. 17TH AVENUE) - DEPARTMENT OF
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: Trevor Jiricek, Director of General Services, said staff recommended
awarding the project to low bidder Poudre Valley Air, in the amount of $85,768. Commissioner Conway
confirmed Poudre Valley was the low bidder including electrical, and made a motion to approve staff's
recommendation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, and it carried
unanimously.
2) PRESENT BID #B1300161, HVAC UPGRADE (CENTENNIAL CENTER) - DEPARTMENT OF
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: Mr. Jiricek noted there are currently two vendors for this bid, which will
come back before the Board with a recommendation for approval on October 21, 2013. In response to
Commissioner Conway, Mr. Jiricek said it is his understanding is that these bids are below budget.
Chair Garcia noted that the bidders have different start and finish dates and these should be taken into
account. Commissioner Kirkmeyer said this is a part of a proactive building maintenance process
started last year for cost savings.
OLD BUSINESS:
• 1) CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF DEED OF DEDICATION FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - DOREEN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CON'T FROM
9/30/2013): Brad Yatabe, Assistant County Attorney, reported that, after speaking with the County
Attorney, he is requesting a one week continuance to look at some additional issues and details.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer made a motion to refer the matter back to the County Attorney's office for
review. Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER TWO (2) CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENTS FOR SERVICES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - TENNYSON CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND SHILOH HOME, INC.:
Judy Griego, Director of Department of Human Services, explained the scope of these previously
reviewed agreements. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreements and authorize the
Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Conway, carried unanimously.
• 2) CONSIDER SEVEN (7) CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENTS FOR SERVICES WITH
VARIOUS PROVIDERS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Griego outlined these agreements
under the Core Services Plan; she said the Family Youth and Children Commission have reviewed
these services. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said agreements and authorize the Chair to
sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, carried unanimously.
• 3) CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES (R0224795) - GARY
TIBBETS: Chris Woodruff, Assessor, explained the request; this property was protested in 2011 and a
downward adjustment was made at that time. He noted that law requires that the value of 2011 is
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carried forward to 2012, and the petitioner failed to appeal that decision to the Board of Equalization,
the next appropriate step. Mr. Woodruff said, because this was already adjudicated, the law bars any
further adjustment. Mr. Woodruff said attempts to reach the taxpayer and have further discussions
have not been successful. Commissioner Rademacher moved to deny said petition. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, and it carried unanimously.
4) CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES (R0853386) - GARY
TIBBETS: Mr. Woodruff said although an appraisal was provided for this property, the value was
previously adjusted as well and so the same issues apply as with the previous item. He recommended
denial. In response to Commissioner Conway, Mr. Woodruff confirmed that the issue is likely that the
2011 taxes came due in 2012, a time when the market was going down; however, the petitioner was
properly notified and did not choose to the come before the Board of Equalization. Commissioner
Rademacher moved to deny said petition. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, and
it carried unanimously.
5) CONSIDER REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE TEXT MESSAGE GATEWAY AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - QWEST CORPORATION, DBA CENTURYLINK QC: Mike Wallace,
Director of Public Safety Communications, explained this service will provide texting to 911 capability,
and said Weld County would be the first county in the state to provide this. He noted that the current
pricing model is a per -site cost, so it would be double that amount for both locations. In response to
Commissioner Rademacher, he said there will be at least 14 consoles at each location, and he
explained the fee structure. Mr. Wallace confirmed GPS coordinates are not currently available with
this technology, but will likely be available in future development, perhaps two years from now.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer noted that the 911 Emergency Telephone Service Authority Board will be
paying for this service - the first step in the next generation of 911. She noted many people now rely on
texting. Mr. Wallace said this technology integrates with the Positron Viper System, and, since TTY is
already available to serve the deaf and hearing impaired, dispatch training requirements are minimal.
Mr. Wallace said Weld County will be one of only a dozen counties providing this nationwide.
Commissioner Conway noted that, in the event of an emergency and a surge of 911 calls/texts, it
makes sense that so many seats are necessary. Commissioner Rademacher stated that in areas of
poor reception a text can sometimes go out when a phone call will not. Mr. Wallace reported this has
been a two-year project and will add another notch to the high-level of 911 services Weld County is
providing. He noted that 90 percent of today's youth have a preference for texting. Commissioner
Conway commended Centurylink for pushing this innovative technology. In response to Commissioner
Rademacher, Mr. Wallace confirmed dispatchers will be trained on standard text abbreviations.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer spoke in regard to Next Generation 911, and expressed appreciation for
Mr. Wallace's leadership in pursuing this technology, which is important for the safety of the many
constituents who use it. Commissioner Rademacher suggested a press release. Commissioner
Rademacher moved to approve said agreement. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Conway, and it carried unanimously.
6) CONSIDER ESTABLISHING THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO BE SERVED, DESIGNATING A
COMMISSIONER TO MAKE ON -SITE INSPECTION AND SETTING THE HEARING DATE
CONCERNING THE APPLICATION OF CLUB AUTENTIKO, LLC, DBA CLUB AUTENTIKO, FOR A
TAVERN LICENSE: Brad Yatabe, Assistant County Attorney, introduced the resolution, and Deputy
Pete Wagner, Sheriff's Office, reported there have been no calls for service to this address.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer volunteered to inspect the premises, as they are in her district.
Commissioner Conway moved to approve said establishment of neighborhood, designate
Commissioner Kirkmeyer to perform the on -site inspection, and set a hearing date for October 21,
2013. Commissioner Rademacher seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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7) CONSIDER REQUEST TO WAIVE BID PROCEDURE CONCERNING SMALL TRACT OIL
AND GAS LEASE, ACCEPT OFFER TO LEASE MINERAL ACRE, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
- PDC ENERGY, INC.: Esther Gesick, Deputy Clerk to the Board, presented the lease and
recommended approval. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said request, accept offer to lease,
and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, 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 recessed at 9:52 a.m., to reconvene Tuesday,
October 8, 2013, at 9:00 a.m.
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