HomeMy WebLinkAbout20123085.tiff WELD COUNTY FEDERAL MINERAL LEASE DISTRICT
July 9, 2012
Members present:
David Long, President
Present by phone conference:
Bruce White
Also Present:
Donald Warden, Weld County Budget Director
Bob Choate,Assistant Weld County Attorney
CALL TO ORDER:
Dave Long, President, called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.
APPROVE MINUTES OF APRIL 9, 2012:
By motion duly made and seconded, the minutes of April 9, 2012, were approved
unanimously.
REVIEW STATUS OF WELD COUNTY FOR ROAD PROJECTS:
Janet Carter, Department of Public Works, presented an update of the funded
road projects. She stated Route 50 is moving really well, and the chip seal will be
completed the first week of August. She stated $122,275.67 has been expended on this
project to date. Ms. Carter stated on Route 20 staff is finishing the top lift, chip seal will
be completed in August, and $153,557.62 has been expended so far. Ms. Carter stated
Route 129 is a project for increased maintenance and gravel rehabilitation and another
leg has been completed. She stated traffic has not been consistent on that roadway and
they are adjusting the repairs as needed, with $142,585.31 being expended to date. Ms.
Carter stated Routes 35 and 42 are the next projects to be worked; and they are in the
design phase, with projected completion by the end of November. She further stated
Route 35 and two projects for Route 390 will be designed soon; however, Route 35 will
not be completed until next year.
REVIEW STATUS OF WELD COUNTY FOR WATER TESTING PROGRAM:
Cheryl Darnell, Department of Public Health and Environment, stated the
equipment installation has been completed. She said one piece did not work, and that
replacement delayed installation. Ms. Darnell stated training is scheduled for next
week, and staff will be running quality control tests. The State inspector will then
inspect and full usage is expected to be mid-August. Ms. Darnell stated she has been
getting calls from citizens who have heard about this, and she is keeping a call back list.
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President Long stated he has been mentioning availability of this program in meetings
with various municipalities, such as Briggsdale, Windsor, and Severence, and reception
has been favorable.
CONSIDER REVISED BY-LAWS:
Bob Choate, Assistant County Attorney, presented a draft of the Bylaw changes
made necessary by Senate Bill 1231. He stated the changes include making it clear
members can appear at meetings by electronic means; changing the manner in which
the board is appointed, retaining 3 voting members appointed on staggered terms with
terms expiring on January 15 of the next three years; clarification of which member's
term expires which year; and that the three seats are comprised of a Weld County
Commissioner, as resident of Weld County, and an individual who is involved in the
oil/gas industry; that members may be removed by vote of the Board of Weld County
Commissioners; and that all vacancies will be filled by the Board of Weld County
Commissioners.
Mr. Choate stated the proposed Bylaws allow the Federal Mineral Leasing Board
to reserve all or a portion of funding for use in subsequent years; enter into contracts
and agreements; acquire real or personal property or an interest in real or personal
property; sell, convey, lease, exchange, transfer, or otherwise dispose of all or any part
of the District's property or assets; enter into grant or loan agreements; borrow money,
in accordance of Part 13 of Section 20 to Title 13, C. R. S.; adopt an official seal; and
distribute funding to an area outside the District boundaries, for purposes consistent
with Colorado Statute. He stated that at this time, only unincorporated areas of Weld
County are included in the district; however, this provision could be used, for example,
for testing water for someone within the Town of Windsor.
Mr. Choate also stated under the proposed Bylaws, the Federal Mineral Leasing
Board may not levy or collect taxes or use the power of eminent domain.
By motion duly made and seconded, the Bylaws, as presented by Mr. Choate,
were adopted.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Donald Warden, Weld County Budget Director, presented the preliminary draft
of the financial report which has been prepared in compliance with Colorado statute, by
McGee, Herne, and Haas. He stated the audit shows revenue of $843,000, with
miscellaneous expenses of $700-800 for the few administrative items required by the
Board. Mr. Warden stated it is a clean audit, and the Management Letter indicates no
problems. He also presented a client disclosure letter, which is the basic agreement for
the auditor to prepare said report, for President Long's signature. Mr. Warden stated a
formal copy will be available at the next meeting.
Mr. Warden stated the next meeting will be at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, October
22, 2012.
ADJOURN:
President Long adjourned the meeting at 3:45 p.m.
The above and foregoing minutes were presented for approval on the 22nd day
of October, 2012.
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David E. Long, President
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