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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
NOVEMBER 23, 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
Administration Building, Greeley, Colorado, November 23, 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
Attending Clerk to the Board, Tonya Disney
Recording 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 November 21, 2011, as printed. Commissioner Long seconded the motion,
and it carried unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
PUBLIC INPUT: Bill Spalding, County resident, stated on November 23, 2010, Sam Brownlee was
killed in the line of duty while serving as a Weld County Sheriff's Deputy. He stated the Mothers of
Fantastic Old Guys and Gals (F.O.G.G.) have purchased a park bench to be donated to Weld County,
with a plaque to be dedicated to Sam Brownlee and located near the Sheriff's Office or Courthouse
Plaza Courtyard. Chair Kirkmeyer stated it was a tragic event that took place and she is in complete
support of the donation and placement, weather permitting. Mr. Spalding introduced the other
members of F.O.G.G. Commissioner Conway thanked the group for its generous donation and stated
he would also support a public dedication ceremony. Each of the Commissioners also recognized Mr.
Spalding's recent retirement from the Sheriff's Office and thanked him for all of his years of service and
for providing safety to Weld County citizens.
Doug Meyer, County Resident, read quotes from the Founding Fathers and stated the preservation of
life, liberty and the right to secure property must be protected in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday;
recognizing everything this country is based upon.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Long moved to approve the Consent Agenda as printed.
Commissioner Conway seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
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COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Conway stated the 150th Anniversary
of Weld County was celebrated on Monday, November 21, 2011, and in addition to the members of the
Anniversary Committee, he also thanked all Weld County staff members for their input.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER DECLARING CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY, APPROVE SALE OF
SAME TO PAWNEE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN ALL
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS: Barbara Connolly, Controller, stated this ambulance unit is due for
replacement and the Pawnee Fire Protection District (FPD) has submitted a bid of $17,000.00. She
clarified that, although it did not go through the formal bid process, all of the emergency response
organizations were aware of the surplus equipment. Commissioner Long stated this unit will be
authorized as a first response unit, rather than waiting for another licensed unit to arrive, and
Commissioner Rademacher proposed waiving the fee. Dave Bressler, Director, Weld County
Paramedic Service, agreed with the proposed waiver, which is consistent with previous donations as a
means of improving first response in Weld County, and the Board concurred. Commissioner Long
stated the population of the work force in the area has grown and this will be a great asset, and he
moved to declare said equipment as surplus, authorize the donation of same to the Pawnee Fire
Protection District, and authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents. Seconded by
Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER NONEXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE OF
CR 76 RIGHT-OF-WAY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CHESAPEAKE OPERATING, INC.:
Don Carroll, Department of Public Works, stated the agreement will provide access to the site from the
County Road 76 section line, approximately 5,080 feet west of County Road 85. He stated there is
sixty (60) feet of right-of-way, the access permit has been approved, and all of the surrounding property
owners were contacted. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said agreement and authorize
the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Garcia, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER REQUEST FOR AUTOMATIC RENEWAL OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICE
AGREEMENT - TOWN OF HUDSON: Alan Caldwell, Sheriff's Office, stated the Town of Hudson
wishes to continue with the current agreement and has allocated $132,600.00 as the maximum amount
to be billed. He stated the County will recuperate its costs at the existing rate, and the current
equipment should be sufficient to serve the town. Chair Kirkmeyer instructed that if any special
equipment is needed, the matter will need to be reviewed with the Board. David Clark, Sheriff's Office,
was also present. Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said renewal. Commissioner Rademacher
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER PARTIAL CANCELLATION AND RELEASE OF COLLATERAL CONCERNING
IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT FOR USR #1695 - A & W WATER SERVICE, INC.: Rich Hastings,
Department of Public Works, provided a brief description of the location of the site and recommended
approval of a partial release of collateral, as the applicant has completed certain drainage features. He
also noted he has received no citizen complaints regarding this facility in the past year. Commissioner
Conway commended A&W Water Service for servicing a significant number of wells while eliminating
citizen complaints. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said partial cancellation and release, as
recommended by staff. Commissioner Rademacher seconded the motion, which 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 9:37 a.m.
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