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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
SEPTEMBER 23, 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 23, 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 - EXCUSED
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 Rademacher moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of September 18, 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 September 18, 2013, as follows: 1) USR13-0030 - 70 Ranch, LLC, do United
Water and Sanitation District. Commissioner Rademacher seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to add the following under New
Business: 8) Consider Professional Services Agreement and authorize Chair to sign — Base Tactical
Disaster Recovery, 9) Consider Mutual Aid Agreement and authorize Chair to sign — Colorado Chapter
of International Code Council (ICC) Damaged Building Assessment Team, and 10) Weld County
Emergency Code Ordinance #2013-9, In the Matter of Repealing and Reenacting, with Amendments, a
Portion of Chapter 5 Revenue and Finance, of the Weld County Code. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Rademacher and carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
printed. Commissioner Conway seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
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PUBLIC INPUT: Doug Meyer, County resident, brought an upcoming meeting of Weld Air and
Water, a grassroots non-profit, to the attention of the Board, and noted that he does not expect it to be
fair and balanced. Commissioner Conway noted Weld County taxpayers have lost money on green
energy and said he would try to attend the meeting. He noted that previous programs presented by
Weld Air and Water at the Unitarian Church had gross factual inaccuracies.
BIDS:
1) APPROVE BID #B1300152, FUEL SITE GENERATOR INSTALL - DEPARTMENT OF
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: Trevor Jiricek, Director of General Services, said staff recommended
this item be awarded to the sole bidder, Classic Conractor's, Inc., in the amount of $44,604. Toby
Taylor, Director of Buildings and Grounds, confirmed this is competitive pricing. Commissioner
Rademacher moved to approve staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Conway, and it carried unanimously.
El 2) PRESENT BID #81300159, ROOF TOP UNIT (1400 N. 17TH AVE BUILDING) -
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: Mr. Jiricek reported there were three vendors for
this bid, which will be brought back before the board with a recommendation for approval on October 7,
2013.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER AMENDMENT #1 TO FEDERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR WELD COUNTY
YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS, AMERICORPS PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN:
Judy Griego, Director of Department of Human Services, explained this amendment extends last year's
contract to December 2014; it includes awards from 2012 and 2013, and represents an increase of the
total award amount. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said amendment and authorize the
Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
2) CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF AREA AGENCIES ON AGING: Ms. Griego explained the Colorado
Health Foundation grant award was $1,016,000 over 24 months; $44,000 of that will go to Weld County
in year one and $50,000 in year two, and it funds the ARCH program, an information and referral
service; there is no match requirement for the County. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said
memorandum of understanding and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Conway, and it carried unanimously.
3) CONSIDER AMENDMENT #4 TO COLORADO PREVENTION PROGRAM CONTRACT AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Griego explained this is an amendment for the period of October 1,
2013, thru September 30, 2014; the Department of Human Services continues to act as fiscal agent,
with North Range Behavioral Health as the administrator, and Youth and Family Connections providing
interagency oversight. She noted the major modification is an increase from $1,442,711 to $1,842,711.
Commissioner Conway moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. The
motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, carried unanimously.
° 4) CONSIDER TWENTY-NINE (29) CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENTS FOR SERVICES
WITH VARIOUS PROVIDERS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Griego said her department is
continuing to finalize these agreements through the Family, Youth and Children Commission and there
are only nine (9) more which will come before the Board for approval. Ms. Griego reviewed the
providers and their services, and requested approval of the providers and rates; all 29 agreements will
end on May 31, 2014. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreements and authorize the
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Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer thanked Ms. Griego and her staff for their hard work helping the hundreds of
people in need after the flood events of the last week. Ms. Griego said her staff will be in Milliken
providing recovery assistance this afternoon. Commissioner Conway noted that Weld County was the
first in the state to have FEMA centers operational, and said almost 2,400 people have already been
assisted. He also thanked John Kruse and Ted Long, as well as the caseworkers and other staff. Ms.
Griego also noted her thanks to Eva Jewell and Jamie Ulrich for their work in southwest Weld County.
5) CONSIDER RELEASE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR WEED ENFORCEMENT COSTS:
Bruce Barker, County Attorney, said the assessment has been paid in full and recommended release.
Commissioner Conway moved to approve said release. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Rademacher, and it carried unanimously.
E 6) CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN - CENTENNIAL INSTITUTE: Monica Mika, Director of Finance and Administration, said this is for
a Colorado Comparative County Study, being conducted by Weld County, in relationship to Larimer,
Boulder, Mesa and Pueblo Counties, and it will wrap up around the end of December. Commissioner
Conway said he is excited about this study and referred to home -rule government and decisions made
by previous Boards, which allow the County to have a $100 million contingency fund available to rebuild
infrastructure after this flood event. He noted Weld County's example can prove helpful to other
Counties. In response to Commissioner Conway, Ms. Mika said this will help Weld County move
forward as well. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to
sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, carried unanimously.
• 7) CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR CR 9.5/24.5A OVER ST. VRAIN EMERGENCY REPAIRS
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - TLM CONSTRUCTORS, INC.: Commissioner Rademacher
moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Conway, and it carried unanimously. Commissioner Rademacher said transportation
routes in the south part of the County were very compromised, but this bridge was repaired and open to
traffic last Saturday.
• 8) CONSIDER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
- BASE TACTICAL DISASTER RECOVERY: Commissioner Conway moved to continue this matter
until 4:30 this afternoon in a special session of the Board. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher,
the motion carried unanimously.
• 9) CONSIDER MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT FOR COLORADO CHAPTER OF ICC DAMAGED
BUILDING ASSESSMENT TEAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Barker reported that the
last sentence of paragraph four (regarding liability) has been stricken. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved
to approve said mutual aid agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
10) EMERGENCY CODE ORDINANCE #2013-9, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND
REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, A PORTION OF CHAPTER 5 REVENUE AND FINANCE, OF
THE WELD COUNTY CODE: Mr. Barker read the full ordinance into the record. Commissioner
Kirkmeyer commented that the $150,000 amount was determined by what the County may be
reimbursed for by FEMA. Commissioner Conway said this will allow the County to get roads repaired
efficiently, effectively, and without delays. Chair Garcia opened the floor to public comment and none
was forthcoming. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve this code ordianance on an
emergency basis. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, and it carried unanimously.
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11) FINAL READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2013-7, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND
REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 7 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, OF THE
WELD COUNTY CODE: Commissioner Rademacher moved to read by title only. Seconded by
Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Barker read the title for the record. Mr.
Jiricek reported no changes since second reading and recommended approval. Chair Garcia opened
the floor to public comment and none was forthcoming. Commissioner Kirkemeyer moved to approve
said ordinance on final reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Conway, and it carried
unanimously.
12) SECOND READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2013-8, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING
AND REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 10 SOCIAL SERVICES, OF THE WELD
COUNTY CODE: Commissioner Rademacher moved to read by title only. Seconded by
Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Barker read the title into the record. Bob
Choate, Assistant County Attorney, explained this will bring the County into compliance with State
regulations and reported no changes since first reading. Chair Garcia opened the floor to public
comment and none was forthcoming. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said ordinance on
second reading. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
1) CONSIDER REQUEST CONCERNING EXTENSION OF TIME FOR RECORDING OF THE
PLAT FOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FINAL PLAN, PF-1090, EAGLE VIEW FARMS PUD -
EAGLE VIEW FARMS, LLC: Chris Gathman, Department of Planning Services, reviewed the project
history, including previous extentions. He said the applicants are requesting a one-year extension to
allow time to provide proof of collateral, and he reviewed the applicant's investments in the property to
date. Mr. Gathman said staff recommended granting an extension until October 30, 2014. Glen
Droegemueller, applicant's representative, reitereated that the market is not sound for this type of
development at this time. Commissioner Conway moved to approve an extension as stated. Seconded
by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
2) CONSIDER REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF SUBMITTAL OF CHANGE OF ZONE, PZ-
1150, WIGAARD SMITH PUD - SHERRY WIGAARD AND VELOIS SMITH: Mr. Gathman reviewed the
history of this item, and stated that staff recommended granting a six-month extension until March 23,
2014. Cliff McKissack, JCM Development, said he is assisting the owners through this process. He
thanked Mr. Gathman for bringing the three-year deadline to their attention. In response to
Commissioner Rademacher, Mr. McKissack said six -months would be sufficient as they have begun
the process of getting all the documents together to submit the plat. Commissioner Rademacher
moved to approve said extension. 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. Ordinance #2013-7 was approved on final reading, Ordinance #2013-8 was
approved on second reading, and Ordinance #2013-9 was approved on an emergency basis.
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 recessed at 10:05 a.m - to be reconvened at 4:30
P.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COLORADO
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Weld County Clerk to the Board
BY:
Deputy Clerk
Willfam`F. Garcia, Chair
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