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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MARCH 21, 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, March 21, 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 - EXCUSED
Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer
Commissioner David E. Long
Commissioner Douglas Rademacher
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Esther Gesick
Director of Finance and Administration, Monica Mika
MINUTES: Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of March 19, 2012, as printed. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the
motion, and it carried unanimously.
READ ORDINANCE BY TAPE: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to read Code Ordinance #2012-3 by
tape. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
PUBLIC INPUT: Doug Meyer, County resident, thanked the Commissioners for the position of support
they took on the Abound Solar facility in the interest of green energy.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the Consent Agenda as printed.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS — JOHN RYAN:
Chair Conway read the certificate recognizing John Ryan for his years of service with the Department
of Buildings and Grounds. Toby Taylor, Director of Building and Grounds, accepted the presentation
on his behalf.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, AREA AGENCY ON AGING ADVISORY BOARD - KENNETH
WHITNEY, MARY PAT EASTWOOD, AND JOSEPHINE SANCHEZ: Chair Conway read the
certificates recognizing the above listed individuals for their voluntary time and dedication while serving
on the Board. Mary Pat Eastwood was present to accept her certificate.
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RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, 911 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICE AUTHORITY BOARD /
REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY BOARD - JAMES BURACK: Chair Conway read the
certificate recognizing James Burack for his voluntary time and dedication while serving on the Board.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer thanked Mr. Burack for his invaluable service and wealth of knowledge.
Commissioners Rademacher and Long concurred and added he is a well-rounded individual who
brings common sense to the discussion. Mr. Burack thanked the Board for the honor to serve.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, WELD COUNTY 150TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE - JOHN
COOKE, ERIC WHITWOOD, CHRISTOPHER WOODRUFF, STEVE MORENO, NANCY LYNCH,
JUDY STEVENS, BARBARA RODGERS, KATHY RICKART, MICHAEL PETERS, JERRY NEFF,
CINDY MCPHEE, MICHELLE LANGSTON, BRIAN ALLMER, KAREN SALAZ, AND JAMES
HARTMANN: Chair Conway read the certificates recognizing the above listed individuals for their
voluntary time and dedication while serving on the Weld County 150th Anniversary Committee. The
Commissioners thanked each of the members for their extraordinary efforts in creating a fun year of
activities and compiling an impressive amount of historical information on the website. Judy Stevens,
Christopher Woodruff, Michelle Langston, Steve Moreno, Patti Russell, and Jennifer Finch were all
present to receive their recognition.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Long stated the North Colorado
Medical Center (NCMC) has been recognized as one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation based on
the level of care. At his suggestion, the Board agreed to make a formal presentation of recognition and
also include the Weld County Paramedic Service for the coordination of quality care.
Commissioner Conway stated the House of Representatives passed H.B.1103, by a vote of 35 to 29.
In addition to the rest of the Weld County Delegation, he commended Representative Young from
House District 50, who previously voted against the Bill in Committee; however, upon further review he
came to the same conclusion that the program is not necessary in Weld County. He stated it will now
go to the Senate. Commissioner Kirkmeyer also commended Representative Glenn Vaad for securing
a Democrat as a sponsor of the Bill.
BIDS:
PRESENT BID #B1200053, CONTRACT TRUCKS (HAULING MATERIALS) - DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS: Barbara Connolly, Controller, presented the sole vendor and stated a
recommendation for approval will be made on April 4, 2012.
PRESENT BID #61200055, FIBER FROM SOUTHEAST WELD COUNTY BUILDINGS TO GRADER
SHED - DEPARTMENT OF PHONE SERVICES: Ms. Connolly presented the six vendors and stated
staff will make a recommendation for approval on April 4, 2012.
OLD BUSINESS:
CONSIDER RESCINDING DOCUMENT #2012-0293, DATED JANUARY 30, 2012, CONCERNING
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR PAYMENT OF BONUS AMOUNTS FOR CERTAIN
REPORTED OIL AND GAS EMPLOYEES RESIDING WITHIN MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES — TOWN
OF NUNN: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated he received a letter from Mayor Bender confirming
the Town does not wish to go forward with the Agreement. Commissioner Rademacher moved to
rescind document #2012-0293, dated January 30, 2012, and nullify Chair Conway's signature. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, and it carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER NONEXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE OF
CR 86 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC.: Don Carroll,
Department of Public Works, described the location of the right-of-way to be upgraded, stated the
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surrounding property owners have been notified, and indicated an access permit is in place.
Commissioner Long moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER EXTENSION OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PURCHASE OF SERVICE
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - ACS GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS, INC.:
Mr. Barker stated the current terms of the contract are due to expire on March 31, 2012. He stated staff
is negotiating a new contract; however, in the interim, this amendment will extend the current contract
to June 30, 2012. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said amendment extension and
authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, carried
unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT ACCORDING TO POLICY REGARDING COLLATERAL
FOR IMPROVEMENTS, AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN, AND ACCEPT COLLATERAL FOR
USR11-0004 - FOSTER TRUCKING, INC. / DONN FOSTER AND MARY LEE HARDY: Rich
Hastings, Department of Public Works, gave a brief description of the location of the water hauling
facility associated with the oil and gas industry and stated staff found the collateral amount to be
acceptable. Commissioner Long moved to approve said agreement, authorize the Chair to sign, and
accept said collateral. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
FIRST READING OF WELD COUNTY CODE ORDINANCE #2012-3, IN THE MATTER OF
REPEALING AND REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 5 REVENUE AND FINANCE,
CHAPTER 23 ZONING, AND CHAPTER 24 SUBDIVISIONS, OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE: Tom
Parko, Department of Planning Services, reviewed the proposed changes, which were also previously
discussed in a work session. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner
Kirkmeyer requested the additional changes previously discussed in the work session also be reviewed
by the Planning Commission and then incorporated into this Ordinance at either second or final
reading, and the board members concurred. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve Code
Ordinance #2012-3 on first reading. Commissioner Rademacher seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the
Consent Agenda. Code Ordinance#2012-3 was approved on first reading, as presented.
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 9:54 a.m.
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