HomeMy WebLinkAbout20120969.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
APRIL 11, 2012
E9 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, April 11, 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- EXCUSED
Commissioner David E. Long
Commissioner Douglas Rademacher
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Tonya Disney
Director of Finance and Administration, Monica Mika
El MINUTES: Commissioner Long moved to approve the minutes for April 9, 2012. Seconded by
Commissioner Rademacher, the motion passed unanimously
E5 AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
Fl PUBLIC INPUT: Doug Meyer, County resident, stated he attended a meeting that was held with
the Colorado Air Quality Control Division and local communities in reference to the proposed freight
train railway that is proposed to relocate through properties on the eastern plains.
Fl APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the
Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Long and it carried unanimously.
E l PROCLAMATIONS:
DAY OF THE YOUNG CHILD - APRIL 14, 2012: Following Chair Conway's presentation of the
Proclamation, Carolyn Gillette, United Way of Weld County Project Coordinator, thanked Weld County
for the long standing relationship and understanding of the importance of the Day of the Young Child,
which allows families to connect with United Way of Weld County and get the help they may need.
PRESENTATIONS:
E5 RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, SHERIFF'S OFFICE - JAMES CAMPBELL: Following Chair
Conway's reading of the Presentation of Recognition, Sheriff John Cooke recognized James Campbell
as an exceptional employee who also received the Officer of the Year Award, in 2009, for the discovery
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of faulty locks in the jail housing units. The Board thanked Mr. Campbell for his years of service with
Weld County and wished him the best of luck in his future.
E9 RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, EXTENSION ADVISORY COUNCIL - GERALD ROTH, JOE
INTERMILL, AND GUY MCENDAFFER: Following Chair Conway's reading of the Presentation of
Recognition, Keith Maxey, CSU Extension Director, stated all three individuals have served well on the
Extension Advisory Council and he appreciates their time and effort.
ED RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, UPSTATE COLORADO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
-ARLAN MARRS AND BRAD LEAFGREN: Chair Conway read the certificate recognizing Arlan Marrs
and Brad Leafgren for their time of service and stated, although the individuals are not present today,
their certificates will be forwarded to each of them.
El RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, 150TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE - JENNIFER FINCH,
MARGIE MARTINEZ, PATTI RUSSELL, JANET CARTER, AND GLEN CZAPLEWSKI: After the
Recognition of Service was read into the record, the Board thanked each member for their exceptional
time and effort put into the 150th Anniversary Celebration preparations. Janet Carter, Department of
Public Works, thanked the Board for the opportunity to serve on the committee, further stating it was
enjoyable to work with each Commissioner and thanked them for their input and efforts with the
committee as well.
IR COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Long spoke on behalf of
Commissioner Kirkmeyer who attended the Child Welfare Allocation Committee meeting yesterday.
Commissioner Long stated the meeting was successful, thanks to Commissioner Kirkmeyer's efforts,
and he added the recent changes to the formula for fund allocations will allow Weld County to more
effectively reach the community.
NEW BUSINESS:
E5 CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING EDWARD BYRNE
MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CITY OF
GREELEY: Steven Reams, Sheriff's Office, explained the grant funds are not allocated to specific
items; however, they are used to better the department. For example, last year's funds were used to
improve the shooting range and he anticipates this year the S.W.A.T Team will be able to purchase
new gear. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said memorandum of understanding and
authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Garcia, and it carried
unanimously.
E5 CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO ISLAND GROVE PARK ADVISORY BOARD: Commissioner
Garcia moved to appoint Bruce Cameron to said board, with a term to expire March 1, 2015.
Commissioner Long seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
El CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT ELIZABETH ORTIZ TO GREELEY HOUSING
AUTHORITY: Commissioner Rademacher moved to appoint Elizabeth Ortiz to the Greeley Housing
Authority. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
OLD PLANNING BUSINESS:
E5 CONSIDER FOUR LOT RECORDED EXEMPTION #4972 - BRAD AND ROBIN GUTKNECHT
(CON'T FROM 03/12/12): Kim Ogle, Department of Planning Services, stated on March 12, 2012, staff
requested the matter to be continued to April 11, 2012, to allow Brad and Robin Gutknecht additional
time to obtain their mobile home permits, and at this time he recommends the matter be referred back
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to the Department of Planning Services for processing. Commissioner Rademacher moved to refer
said matter back to Planning Services for processing. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Garcia, 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 adjourned at 9:49 a.m.
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