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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
AUGUST 1, 2011
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
Centennial Center, Greeley, Colorado, August 1, 2011, 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 Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair
Commissioner Sean P. Conway, Pro-Tem
Commissioner William F. Garcia
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 Conway moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of July 27, 2011, as printed. Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion, and
it carried unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Garcia moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on July 27, 2011, as follows: 1) AmUSR #298 — Leroy and Peggy Bellmore, dba
North Weld Gravel, RLLP, 2) USR #1779 —Tim and Jeanne Iverson, do Lafarge West, Inc., and 3) USR
#1760 — Varra Companies, Inc. Commissioner Conway seconded the motion, which 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 Conway seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
BIDS:
APPROVE BID #61100082, COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) STATION UPGRADE -
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Monica Mika, Director, Department of Finance and
Administration, reviewed staff's memorandum, recommending approval of the proposal from Zeit
Energy. Elizabeth Relford, Department of Public Works, explained the County is required to award the
project to the low bidder, in accordance with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
contract. She stated because the proposal came in less than the estimated budget, staff recommends
considering scenario number 2 separately from the CDOT contract. Commissioner Rademacher
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moved to approve the low bid from Zeit Energy, in the amount of $449,370.00, based on staff's
recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY-CENTERED HEALTHY MARRIAGE AND
RELATIONSHIP GRANT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Judy Griego, Director, Department of
Human Services, stated the abstract for this grant was reviewed by pass around memorandum, dated
July 26, 2011. She explained the request is for $1,292,125.00, with no local match, to fund the
Community-Centered Healthy Marriage and Relationship Project. Ms. Griego indicated the goal is to
off-set costs of current staff, provide activities that will assist in reducing child welfare and TANF use by
clients, and maintain resources for relationship education, as well as enhance existing services for
families in the community. She stated, because this is a demonstration project, Weld County is
considered a front runner for this grant application. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said
application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER THIRTEEN (13) AMENDMENTS TO CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENTS FOR
SERVICES WITH VARIOUS PROVIDERS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Griego stated
these 13 amendments were reviewed with the Board at the work sessions held on March 23, and
May 16, 2011, and she explained the terms will end May 31, 2011, and constitute a final accounting of
all increases to providers under the Core Services program. She stated the Department originally
anticipated an over expenditure of $500,000.00; however, the total with these amendments is in the
amount of $560,000.00. Ms. Griego reviewed the increase and new maximum amounts for each
provider, as detailed in Exhibit A, for the record. Commissioner Long moved to approve said
agreements and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AMENDMENT#1 TO TASK ORDER CONTRACT FOR FAMILY SMOKING PREVENTION
AND TOBACCO CONTROL ACT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Dr. Mark Wallace, M.D.,
Director, Department of Public Health and Environment, stated this amendment will allow the
Department to participate in compliance checks for the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco
Control Act. He stated the term is being extended to September 30, 2011, to bring the agreement in
line with the new application date for future agreements for the State Tobacco Education and
Prevention Program. He explained the Department is expecting to receive the new application
materials in August for the Board to review. Dr. Wallace stated there are no other changes to the
terms, and explained the program works with tobacco retailers to ensure they understand all of the new
rules for advertising, and also verifies they are in compliance with identifying underage youth. He
stated this is a regional program in northeastern Colorado, and explained the Department received
funding from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, although it actually originates
at the federal level. In response to Commissioner Conway, Dr. Wallace agreed the State changed the
STEPP (State Tobacco Education and Prevention Partnership) Program which was previously funded
by Amendment 35 funds which were used to balance the State budget. He explained authority for
regulation of tobacco sales was moved over to the Food and Drug Administration and the State
reached agreement with the Federal Government on operating programs directed at tobacco
prevention. He stated the County was not eligible for the small programs that remained under
Amendment 35. Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to
sign. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RENAMING U.S. HIGHWAY 85 THROUGH WELD COUNTY AS CENTENNIAL
HIGHWAY: Commissioner Kirkmeyer stated the Highway 85 Coalition is promoting the change from
"U.S. Highway 85" to the "Centennial Highway" throughout communities along the highway.
Ms. Relford stated the City of Evans will be considering a similar resolution at its Council meeting
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tomorrow night. Commissioner Conway stated a number of other entities will also be considering the
change. In response to Commissioner Conway, Ms. Relford stated this name change will encompass
the entire stretch of Highway through Weld County. Commissioner Kirkmeyer requested the addition of
the word "municipal" to the last paragraph of the Resolution. Commissioner Conway stated hopefully
this change will draw attention for future funding opportunities for a very important regional
transportation corridor, and he referenced similar projects throughout the country. In response to
Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Conway stated the Coalition did agree upon "Highway", versus
"Parkway". Commissioner Conway moved to approve the Resolution renaming "U.S. Highway 85"
through Weld County as "Centennial Highway". Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER ENTRY UPON VARIOUS LANDS BY WELD COUNTY VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
SPECIALIST: Tina Booton, Department of Public Works, Weed Division, stated she is required by
State statute to obtain approval prior to entry onto properties for weed control. Commissioner
Rademacher moved to approve entry upon said lands by the Weld County Vegetation Management
Specialist. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously. In response to
Commissioner Conway, Ms. Booton stated she will continue to work with the land owner prior to entry.
CONSIDER AMENDED AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 30-11-123, C.R.S., AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - SPECIALTY PRODUCTS COMPANY: Bruce Barker, County
Attorney, stated under this amendment the ten-year term for tax incentive payments will be effective for
tax years 2010, 2011, and 2012. Mina Cox, Specialty Products Company, thanked the Board for its
efforts in supporting their company as the only local supplier in a national search. Chair Kirkmeyer
stated this is a great project, and Commissioner Conway stated Specialty Products Company currently
employs local Weld County residents. Ms. Cox stated they are also working with the Weld County
Workforce Development and adding 15 more employees. Commissioner Rademacher moved to
approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the
motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF DAVID FRY AS ASSISTANT VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER:
Commissioner Conway moved to appoint David Fry as the Assistant Veterans Service Officer for Weld
County. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rademacher. Pat Persichino, Weld County
Veterans Officer, stated Mr. Fry has served 10 years with the Air Force and has extensive experience
at the Larimer County Veterans Office. Mr. Fry stated he is 29 years old, he served one year at Larimer
County, and has ten years of military service at various deployments, which will help him in assisting
Weld County veterans. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER REAPPOINTMENT, REASSIGNMENT, AND APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT: Commissioner Conway moved to reappoint Erich Ehrlich; reassign Jim Cosner; and
appoint Jason Maxey and Larry Reno to the Board of Adjustment, with the various terms as detailed in
the Resolution. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER REAPPOINTMENT TO COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS BOARD: Commissioner Garcia
moved to reappoint Patricia (Colleen) Flack to the Community Corrections Board, with a term to expire
August 1, 2014. Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER REASSIGNMENT, APPOINTMENT, AND REAPPOINTMENT TO PLANNING
COMMISSION: Commissioner Conway moved to reassign Jason Maxey; appoint Benjamin Hansford;
and reappoint Mark Lawley to the Planning Commission, with the various terms as detailed in the
Resolution. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
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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 9:28 a.m.
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