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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
FEBRUARY 1, 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 1, 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— EXCUSED
Commissioner William F. Garcia, Pro-Tem
Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer
Commissioner David E. Long
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 Long moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of January 30, 2012, as printed. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
PUBLIC INPUT: Doug Meyer, Weld County resident, read a portion of an article concerning
groundwater issues in Logan County into the record, and part of an article about groundwater around
the Town of Gilcrest, both marked Exhibit A.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the Consent Agenda as printed.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Kirkmeyer stated the County has spent
millions of dollars on its public safety network infrastructure, and today it is switching service to its new
vendor, Spillman. She stated Affiliated Computer Services (ACS) has been working on the new
network tirelessly over the past year and they participated in training in December and January. She
stated the change of systems was scheduled for today to allow additional training to occur in January,
and the County has delayed incorporating the change with the Weld County Jail until it has had enough
time to test the system.
BIDS:
PRESENT BID #B1200035, 2012 STEEL BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Monica Mika,
Director of Finance and Administration, stated said bid will be presented for approval on February 15,
2012.
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PRESENT BID #61200036, 2012 CATTLEGUARDS - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Ms. Mika
stated said bid will be presented for approval on February 15, 2012, and two (2) of the bid proposals
are from local vendors.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER EMPLOYEE LEASE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN — NORTH
RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Judy Griego, Director, Department of Human Services, stated the
Board previously reviewed this agreement, and it is for collaboration with North Range Behavioral
Health to divide an employee's time up 60/40, with the Department having the employee 60 percent of
the time and North Range Behavioral Health having the employee 40 percent of the time. She stated
the employee completes drug and alcohol evaluations, facilitates certain group meetings, and provides
training for caseworkers on a weekly basis. She stated the term of the agreement is January 1, 2012,
through December 31, 2012, and the agreement will be evaluated at the end of the term. Ms. Griego
stated North Range Behavioral Health will reimburse the Department up to $25,000.00. Commissioner
Rademacher moved to approve said lease agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER NONEXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE OF
CR 71 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - EOG RESOURCES, INC.: Don Carroll, Department of
Public Works, stated the site is located northwest of the Town of Grover, and there is an existing drill
head within Section 14. He stated he has reviewed the new access points, the need for culverts, and
the sight distances. He stated there is 30 feet of right-of-way in place in Section 14, and the adjacent
property owners have been contacted. Commissioner Long moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER NONEXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE OF
CR 65 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - NOBLE ENERGY, INC.: Mr. Carroll stated this site is
located northeast of the Town of Galeton, and the drill site is located within Section 17. He stated the
County has 60 feet of right-of-way in place between Sections 21 and 20, and he has contacted the
adjacent property owners. In response to Commissioner Rademacher, Mr. Carroll stated he is unsure
as to whether this drill site is located near where the Galeton Reservoir will be placed; however, he will
find out and follow up with him. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER NONEXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE OF
CR 63 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - NOBLE ENERGY, INC.: Mr. Carroll stated the site is
located northeast of the Town of Galeton, approximately one mile west of the site discussed under the
last item of business, and the drilling location is within Section 6. He stated the County has 60 feet of
right-of-way on the Section Line for County Road 63, and he has contacted the adjacent property
owners. Commissioner Rademacher stated he has the same concern regarding the Galeton Reservoir
as with the previous item of business, and he will alert Northern Water about these well sites. He
moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 47 BETWEEN CR 66 AND SH 392: Janet Carter,
Department of Public Works, stated said closure will commence February 13, 2012, through
February 17, 2012, in order to replace two (2) 18-inch corrugated metal pipe culverts. She stated the
average daily traffic count for County Road 47 is 206 vehicles, according to a count taken in the year
2006, and magnesium chloride will be applied to the gravel portions of the detour route for dust control.
She stated road signs and barricades will be utilized throughout the closure. Commissioner Kirkmeyer
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moved to approve said temporary closure. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON VARIOUS COUNTY ROADS:
Ms. Carter stated there was a work session about this matter on January 18, 2012, and the signs will
be placed as indicated on Exhibits A and B, to address water loading at fire hydrants. She stated the
signs will remain in place from today, February 1, 2012, until July 31, 2012. Commissioner Kirkmeyer
moved to approve said installation of warning and speed limit signs, according to Exhibits A and B.
Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER EXTENSION TO MASTER SUPPORT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
- TIBURON: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated he e-mailed a copy of the signed extension
document to the Board, and the term of the extension is January 6, 2012, through April 5, 2012, since
the Master Support Agreement ended January 5, 2012. Ms. Mika stated she has verified the dates of
the term of the extension. In response to Commissioner Rademacher, Ms. Mika stated the extension is
retroactive to capture the timeframe which the County has continued to receive services from Tiburon.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer stated the Board discussed moving the implementation date to February 1,
2012, and she was told at the Oversight Board meeting the County would have coverage from Tiburon,
which did not occur; therefore, the expense for one month of coverage should be divided between the
City of Greeley and the County, while the County will provide payment for the other two (2) months.
Chair Pro-Tem Garcia inquired as to whether the City of Greeley has been contacted regarding sharing
the cost. Commissioner Kirkmeyer stated the reason the Tiburon maintenance agreement needs to be
extended is due to the Jail not yet implementing the Spillman software; therefore, the County is
responsible for the cost for two (2) months. Ms. Mika stated this extension includes all of Tiburon's
support services; therefore, issues not related to the Jail will also be covered. She stated she did reach
out to the City of Greeley and it declined to participate in the extension. Mr. Barker stated he just
e-mailed the Board a letter sent to Tiburon by the City of Greeley, and the second paragraph indicated
termination shall be effective February 1, 2012; however, the statement is regarding a separate
contract, and the third paragraph indicates the Master Support Agreement terminates January 5, 2012,
which may have created some confusion. He reiterated this extension applies to the Master Support
Agreement. Commissioner Kirkmeyer stated the intent of the Oversight Board was for the agreement
to be in place through February 1, 2012. Commissioner Rademacher concurred. In response to Chair
Pro-Tem Garcia, Mr. Barker recommended the Board approve the agreement since the County needs
to retain its coverage, and negotiate with the City of Greeley later. Further responding to Chair
Pro-Tem Garcia, Mr. Barker confirmed it would be a good idea for the motion to indicate there will be
further negotiation with the City of Greeley. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said extension
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 9:25 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Ground Water Rising
In North Eastern Colorado ?
Gilcrest Mayor Menda Warne shared an issue that the Town of Gilcrest has —
ground water rising.
This first surfaced,literally, in the Spring of last year when the liner for the new
detention/retention pond rose out of the water.The town contacted the liner com-
pany who initially responded that it would settle in.It seems that in the beginning the
original assessments ground water level was projected at a depth of 5—7 foot below
ground level. When construction started it was more like 2 feet. The concern rises
around the town's sewer system development plan which has been permitted under
certain assumptions.If those assumptions are not correct because of changing condi-
tions itmay adversely affect the town's ability to complete the sewer project within the
planned budget DOLA
was contacted and assisted the town in getting emergency permits to address the
issue,but that was for the short term.The town estimates that it has cost an additional
$25,00O in expense to manage the issue. Gilcrest needs a longer term solution. In
discussions with the Mayor,-the Town Engineer,and the Public Works Foreman the
discussion came around to the potential impact of shutting down irrigation wells to
satisfy water law litigation.Interesting point because Gilcrest is not the only location
of the problem.There have been several anecdotal stories about farmers losing crop
production because of low field flooding.Additionally(see story about Sterling)there
have been reports of other locations along the South Platte having rising ground water
table issues. Perhaps there needs to be a test program to see if that is the issue.Gil-
crest has offered to cooperate in such a study.
Our water issues are complex.We have a wealth of historical litigation but one won-
ders about the science involved.The well shut offs began when there was a historic
drought and last year we had significant precipitation both on the plains and in the
mountains.Since we have not had a significant water storage project because of litiga-
tion the water abundance of last year went out of the state.As always there is always
black and white discussions,which makes life easy for the lawyers but,as we all know,
gray is alot more prevalent color.We understand that State Representative JerrySon-
nenberg is in discussions about a test program to measure the impact on the water
table if certain wells were turned back on in a certain area.The Mayor of Gilcrest of-
fers to participate!
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