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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
FEBRUARY 29, 2012
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, February 29, 2012, 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 Sean P. Conway, Chair
Commissioner William F. Garcia, Pro-Tem
Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer
Commissioner David E. Long — EXCUSED
Commissioner Douglas Rademacher
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Elizabeth Strong
Director of Finance and Administration, Monica Mika
MINUTES: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of February 27, 2012, as printed. Commissioner Rademacher seconded the
motion, and it carried unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the Consent Agenda as printed.
Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE - KATHRYN JOHNSTON: Ken
Buck, District Attorney, stated Kathryn Johnston began working for the District Attorney's Office when
she was 17 years old as a part-time employee, and she has worked with all four (4) of Weld County's
District Attorneys. He stated Ms. Johnston has accomplished a lot, and he reviewed some of the high
profile cases she has worked on. He stated Ms. Johnson has been the glue that has held the office
together, and she has helped the office to complete its mission. Mr. Buck presented Ms. Johnston with
a pin for completing 30 years of service with the County. Chair Conway read the certificate into the
record, recognizing Ms. Johnston for 33 years of service with the District Attorney's Office.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer thanked Ms. Johnston for her years of service to the citizens of Weld County.
Commissioner Rademacher stated Ms. Johnston has done an outstanding job and she will be missed,
and he wished her good luck with future endeavors. Commissioner Garcia thanked Ms. Johnston for
her service. Chair Conway stated Ms. Johnston has worked on a great deal of high profile and difficult
cases, and she has provided exemplary service to Weld County's citizens. Ms. Johnston stated this
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has been an amazing journey, which she could not have completed without her family and friends, and
she has learned so much about law enforcement, the judicial system, and County government. She
thanked the District Attorneys and the Commissioners, both past and present.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Chair Conway stated Monday he met with the
Region 4 Representative from the Transportation Commission in the City of Fort Lupton regarding the
beautification project for the park-n-ride located near the baseball fields in Fort Lupton. He stated the
Transportation Commissioner commented on the wonderful work the U.S. Highway 85 Coalition is
completing, and it is being viewed as an example.
Chair Conway stated yesterday he participated in a NCLA leadership forum for elected officials, and the
instructors did a wonderful job. He stated the Mayors of Fort Collins, Loveland, and Greeley attended
the forum as well, and the representatives from Larimer County indicated they were impressed with
Weld County.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FAST TRACK PROGRAM GRANT AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: JoAnn Holden, District Attorney's Office, stated this is a grant from the
Office of Victims Programs at the Colorado Department of Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice,
and she is requesting $4,366.00 more than the previous grant cycle. She stated the grant requires a
County cash match, which will be $1,455.00 more than the cash match last year. Commissioner
Kirkmeyer moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR VICTIM ASSISTANCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (VALE) GRANT
FOR VICTIM WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Holden
stated this grant is funded by the local Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement (VALE) Board, and it
represents approximately 18 percent of the Victim Witness Assistance Program budget. She stated
she is requesting an increase in funding of $6,755.00, and the VALE board has approximately
$20,000.00 more to award this year; therefore, she is hoping to receive at least part of the requested
increase. She stated there is no County cash match for this grant. Commissioner Rademacher moved
to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer,
the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) GRANT FOR WELD COUNTY
VICTIM SERVICES UNIT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Commander Donald Patch, Sheriff's
Office, stated this is the first time the office has applied for this grant, and it requires matching funds;
however, if the grant is awarded, it will reduce the amount the County is paying by approximately
$27,000.00. In response to Chair Conway, Commander Patch confirmed the application was discussed
in a work session. Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to
sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR VICTIM ASSISTANCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (VALE) GRANT
APPLICATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT VICTIM SERVICES UNIT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN: Commander Patch stated this application is for continuation of the local VALE Program, and this
grant funds approximately 57 percent of the Sheriff's Office's Program. Commissioner Rademacher
moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Garcia seconded the
motion. Commissioner Kirkmeyer thanked the District Attorney's Office and the Sheriff's Office for
keeping the Commissioners informed about these important programs, and Chair Conway concurred.
There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER NONEXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE OF
CR 76 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CHESAPEAKE OPERATING, INC.: Donald Carroll,
Department of Public Works, stated this drilling site is located southeast of the Town of Briggsdale, and
Chesapeake Operating, Inc., will be accessing approximately 2,000 feet of County right-of-way on the
County Road 76 Section Line west of U.S. Highway 85. He stated this right-of-way has been
established since the year 1928. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 36 BETWEEN U.S. HIGHWAY 85 AND CR 33: Janet
Carter, Department of Public Works, stated said closure will commence March 1, 2012, through
April 19, 2012, in order for Northern Colorado Constructors, Inc., to install a waterline, on behalf of
Central Weld County Water District. She stated the length of the closure may be extended or
decreased, dependent on weather. She stated the waterline is being installed for a residence where
the water source was contaminated, and currently water is being delivered to the residence. Ms. Carter
stated the average daily traffic count is 157 vehicles per day, according to a traffic count taken in the
year 2008, and the contractor will provide water for dust abatement on the gravel portions of the detour
route. She stated road signs and barricades will be utilized throughout the closure, and adjacent
businesses and residents have been notified about the closure. In response to Commissioner
Rademacher, Ms. Carter stated she is unsure as to the details of how the well was contaminated by oil
and gas activity. In response to Chair Conway, Ms. Carter stated she does not believe it is a surface
well; however, she will research the details and e-mail him. Commissioner Rademacher moved to
approve said temporary closure. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion. Ms. Carter clarified
the responsible oil and gas company is paying for all of the expense. There being no further
discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (HIPAA) BUSINESS
ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN — DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT / NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Bruce Barker, County
Attorney, stated this and the next item of business are related, and the Department of Public Health and
Environment utilizes both vendors and shares documents with them, which the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires the County to safeguard and protect. He stated the
County also has a business associate agreement in place with North Colorado Medical Center (NCMC)
for x-ray referrals. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair
to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (HIPAA) BUSINESS
ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT / SUNRISE COMMUNITY HEALTH: Based on previous discussion,
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion 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 9:30 a.m.
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WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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