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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
SEPTEMBER 7, 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, September 7, 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, Elizabeth Strong
Director of Finance and Administration, Monica Mika
MINUTES: Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of August 31, 2011, as printed. Commissioner Long seconded the motion,
and it 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 Garcia seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS:
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK - SEPTEMBER 4-10, 2011, AND WORLD SUICIDE
PREVENTION DAY - SEPTEMBER 10, 2011: Chair Kirkmeyer read the certificate into the record,
proclaiming September 4-10, 2011, as National Suicide Prevention Week, and September 10, 2011, as
World Suicide Prevention Day.
Larry Pottorff, Executive Director, North Range Behavioral Health, thanked the Board for recognizing
this crucial issue. He stated it is the goal of North Range Behavioral Health to reduce suicide in Weld
County, and the tragedy of suicide impacts many people.
Krismichelle Nohavec, Suicide Education and Support Services (SESS), thanked the Board for
acknowledging this serious health concern for the people of Weld County. She stated she spoke to the
Board last year, when the suicide rate in Weld County had increased 39 percent from the year 2009 to
the year 2010, and the numbers have similarly increased again this year. She stated SESS facilitates
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suicide prevention efforts through the high schools and colleges, and it provides public health training,
for example, Question Persuade Refer (QPR) training, which trains people to deal with others in a
suicidal crisis. Ms. Nohavec stated SESS also offers Mental First Aid training for the community at
North Range Behavioral Health. She stated suicide is the most preventable cause of death and
knowing the warning signs and what to do when someone is in crisis can help prevent it. She stated
SESS provides post-vention services, in addition to prevention services, where staff works with those
who are bereaved by suicide, and it is free of charge to residents of Weld County. Commissioner Long
expressed his appreciation for the work North Range Behavioral Health does. He stated he is involved
with violence prevention, including homicide and suicide, and often when analyzing suicide, it is
observed there was denial of apparent warning signs, particularly within the family circle.
Commissioner Conway thanked North Range Behavioral Health for bringing this difficult topic out of the
shadows and initiating dialogue and awareness. Commissioner Rademacher thanked Ms. Nohavec for
her work. Commissioner Garcia stated suicide prevention is an important part of health and wellness,
and people often do not think about mental wellness. Chair Kirkmeyer concurred with the other
Commissioners' comments, and she stated she has been touched by suicide in her family. She stated
this is important work and she appreciates it. Ms. Novahec submitted a resource card into the record
with information about what to say and do, who to call, and what to look for when someone may be
dealing with an individual who is in a suicidal crisis, along with a her business card, marked Exhibit A.
ORIGINAL FORT LUPTON AS HONORARY COUNTY SEAT - SEPTEMBER 9-11, 2011: Chair
Kirkmeyer read the certificate into the record, proclaiming Fort Lupton as the Honorary County Seat.
Commissioner Conway commended Chair Kirkmeyer for her efforts towards the restoration of the fort,
along with the Historical Society. He stated Channel 4 aired a Colorado Getaway episode featuring
Fort Lupton as a destination.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Chair Kirkmeyer stated the grand opening of the
newly restored fort in Fort Lupton will occur on September 9, 2011, and she invited everyone to attend.
She stated there will be cake and there will be fireworks at the end of the evening. She stated the fort
restoration has resulted in a lot of good press coverage for Weld County, and after the Colorado
Getaway episode aired on Saturday, there were about 500 visitors to the fort on Sunday and another
300 on Monday.
BIDS:
PRESENT BID #81100117, CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER PROJECT - DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS: Monica Mika, Director of Finance and Administration, stated said bid will be
presented for approval on September 21, 2011.
PRESENT BID #B1100127, DRY CLEANING SERVICES - SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Ms. Mika stated said
bid will be presented for approval on September 21, 2011. She stated originally this bid was going to
include all the departments; however, the Paramedic Service does not use this service. She stated
there are two (2) potential vendors, and she recommended a work session be scheduled to discuss this
bid.
APPROVE BID #61100118, CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR SOUTHWEST WELD COUNTY,
SOUTHEAST WELD COUNTY, AND CARBON VALLEY BUILDINGS - DEPARTMENT OF
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: Ms. Mika stated this bid was presented on August 22, 2011, and she
recommended approval of the low bid. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the low bid from
Porter Industries, Inc., based on staff's recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the
motion carried unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES - DR. STEPHEN CASTLE,
D.O./CASTLE MEDICAL BUILDING, LLC: Christopher Woodruff, Assessor, stated this property is a
medical office building located within the City of Greeley, and the request is for Tax Year 2009, which
considers data from the year 2007 and the first half of the year 2008, to establish the value. He stated
the building was constructed in the year 2002. He stated since this is commercial property, the
Assessor's Office is required to evaluate three (3) approaches to determining the value for the property.
Mr. Woodruff stated the cost approach yielded a value of $805,778.00, and it took into account the
building's age and the unfinished basement. He stated the market comparison approach considered
comparable sales from the year 2007 and the first half of the year 2008. He stated several similar
office buildings were sold without interior finishes; therefore, those sales figures were adjusted to make
the sales figures comparable to a finished building. Mr. Woodruff stated the adjusted sales for the
period ranged from $164.00 to $254.00 per square foot, with an average of $187.00 per square foot
and a median of $182.00 per square foot. He stated the highest range was in the Town of Windsor,
which was not correlated to, and the value which was correlated to is $165.00 per square foot, resulting
in a market value of$698,610.00. He stated the income approach was also evaluated for this building,
and the typical lease rates for medical offices ranged from $14.75 per square foot to $22.96 per square
foot, with an average of$17.68 per square foot and a median of $17.39 per square foot. Mr. Woodruff
stated the value was correlated to $16.00 per square foot, using a typical vacancy rate of 16 percent,
expenses of five (5) percent, and a cap rate of eight (8) percent. He stated the income approach
yielded a value of $683,800.00, which is $161.40 per square foot. He stated the value the Assessor's
Office determined for the property for Tax Year 2009 is $698,610.00, and the information submitted by
the petitioner's representative was not persuasive, since three (3) of the six (6) property leases for
which income data was provided were leases executed after June 30, 2008, and are unable to be
considered by staff, and one (1) of the leases was for a non-medical property. He stated the two (2)
leases staff could consider averaged between $17.62 and $18.80 per square foot; therefore, he feels
the value of $16.00 per square foot, for a total value of $698,610.00, is appropriate for the property for
Tax Year 2009, and he recommends denial of the petition. No representatives of Dr. Stephen Castle,
D.O., or Castle Medical Building, LLC, were present. Commissioner Garcia stated the Assessor's
Office did a fine job and made decisions which benefit the taxpayer in this case, and he moved to deny
said petition, based on staff's recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER NONEXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE
OF CRS 85, 86, AND 88, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC.:
Donald Carroll, Department of Public Works, stated this agreement is for a location four (4) miles east
of, and one (1) south of, State Highway 14. He stated the agreement will provide Continental
Resources, Inc., access to the rights-of-way for County Roads 85, 86, and 88, and the County has
60 feet of right-of-way on each of the Section Lines; however, just 30 feet of right-of-way will be utilized.
Commissioner Long moved to approve said agreement and authorize Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 70 BETWEEN CRS 41 AND 43: Janet Carter,
Department of Public Works, stated this closure commenced September 1, 2011, in order to remove
irrigation water from the roadway and complete road repairs, and it is anticipated to end September 9,
2011. She stated the average daily traffic count for County Road 70 is 67 vehicles, according to a
traffic count taken in the year 2006, and staff intends to use water for dust abatement on the gravel
portions of the detour route. She stated road signs and barricades will be utilized throughout the
closure. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said temporary closure. Seconded by
Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO AREA AGENCY ON AGING ADVISORY BOARD: Commissioner
Garcia moved to appoint Sandy Magnuson and Ken Norem to the Area Agency on Aging Advisory
Board, with terms to expire January 31, 2013, and January 31, 2014, respectively. Seconded by
Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO JUVENILE SERVICES PLANNING
COMMITTEE: Commissioner Garcia moved to approve the recommendation of the appointments to
the Juvenile Services Planning Committee, as specified in the Resolution. Seconded by Commissioner
Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY ASSEMBLY OF MORE THAN 350 PERSONS ON
SEPTEMBER 24, 2011 — MEAD ROTARY CLUB FOUNDATION: Brad Yatabe, Assistant County
Attorney, stated this application is for the Sugarbeet Festival, and it indicates the event is expected to
have 250 people in attendance, and the following application indicates 300 people are expected to
attend the event, and both numbers are below the threshold for requiring a temporary assembly permit.
He stated the event has taken place in previous years, and perhaps it is a good faith effort, or perhaps
more people were expected to attend in previous years. He stated the County Attorney's Office has no
objections to the event.
Deputy Lisa Carpenter, Sheriff's Office, stated that Roy Rudisill, Director, Office of Emergency
Management indicated in an email that he has some concerns about an ambulance being on-site,
Mountain View Fire being available, and that an Incident Response Plan be submitted.
Commissioner Rademacher stated Mountain View Fire District covers this event each year and it sets
up a booth on-site; therefore, he is confident it will be providing coverage this year as well. He stated at
least 350 people are expected for the event, and perhaps the incorrect number indicated on the
application was a typographical error. Mr. Yatabe clarified neither application has 350 people listed.
Chair Kirkmeyer stated perhaps the applicant is just covering all their bases, in case more than 350
people attend the event. Commissioner Conway stated he has attended this event, and more than 350
people were in attendance. He stated in the interest of protecting the applicant, the Board should
approve the application, in case there are more than 350 people in attendance. He stated this is a
wonderful event and he hopes there are a lot of participants.
Terry Enright, applicant, stated he completed the applications, and he apologized for the errors. He
clarified there will be more than 350 people, and the application is consistent with what has been
submitted in previous years. Commissioner Conway thanked the Mead Rotary Club Foundation for
conducting this great event. Mr. Enright stated the event allows the Mead Rotary Club Foundation to
support some wonderful water projects in Nicaragua. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve
said application. Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT FOR SEPTEMBER 24, 2011, AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN — MEAD ROTARY CLUB FOUNDATION: Based on the previous
discussion, Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to
sign. Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT ACCORDING TO POLICY REGARDING COLLATERAL
FOR IMPROVEMENTS, AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN, AND ACCEPT COLLATERAL FOR USE BY
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT #1687 - JOURNEY VENTURES, LLC: Dave Bauer, Department of
Planning Services, stated Use by Special Review Permit #1687 was approved on May 11, 2009, and
after a slow construction season, a phased improvements agreement has finally been pulled together.
He stated the improvements agreement is to widen the radii on County Roads 58 and 51, and as traffic
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picks up, County Road 58 will be widened. He stated additional collateral will be collected as other
projects are identified and designed. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said agreement,
authorize the Chair to sign, and accept collateral for Use by Special Review Permit #1687. Seconded
by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PARTIAL CANCELLATION AND RELEASE OF COLLATERAL FOR USE BY SPECIAL
REVIEW PERMIT#1670 - NORTHERN COLORADO DISPOSAL: Rich Hastings, Department of
Public Works, requested the partial release of collateral for USR #1670, which is located on the
southwest corner of O Street and 59th Avenue and the intersection of County Roads 64 and 31. He
stated the roadway and detention pond work has been completed; however, the initial seeding was not
successful; therefore, additional seeding will occur this spring, and warranty collateral, in amount of
$7,500, will be accepted, with the remaining $187,100.00 being released. Commissioner Garcia moved
to approve said partial cancellation and release of collateral for Use by Special Review Permit #1670.
Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
SECOND READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2011-6, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND
REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 29 BUILDING REGULATIONS, OF THE WELD
COUNTY CODE: Commissioner Rademacher moved to read Ordinance #2011-6 by title only.
Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Barker read the Ordinance
into the record by title.
In response to Commissioner Rademacher, Tom Parko, Department of Planning Services, stated there
are no changes being proposed for the second reading of the Ordinance. Chair Kirkmeyer provided the
opportunity for public testimony; however, none was given. Commissioner Rademacher moved to
approve Ordinance#2011-6. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
SECOND READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2011-9, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND
REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 23 ZONING, OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE:
Commissioner Conway moved to read Ordinance #2011-9 by title only. Seconded by Commissioner
Long, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Barker read the Ordinance into the record by title.
Chris Gathman, Department of Planning Services, stated there are no changes being proposed for the
second reading of the Ordinance. He reviewed the changes proposed to the Ordinance on first reading
regarding the number of animal units to be allowed per acre in the A-1 (Concentrated Animal) Zone
District, as indicated in Table 23.1D. Chair Kirkmeyer provided the opportunity for public testimony;
however, none was provided. Commissioner Conway moved to approve Ordinance #2011-9.
Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the
Consent Agenda. Ordinances #2011-6 and #2011-9 were approved on second reading.
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 9:41 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Ask If you suspect someone may be suicidal,trust
your instincts&never keep suicidal plans a
• Express your concern and ask if they are secret.Remember,it's better to have an angry or
thinking about suicide embarrassed friend than a dead friend.
• Don't give up if they're reluctant to talk,let
them know you are there to listen Don't leave a suicidal person alone.Stay with
• Ask how long they have felt this way the person until their crisis passes.Encourage
• Ask if they thought how they would do it them to seek professional help.
Listen Remove lethal means.By removing the means,
• Don't act shocked or to change the subject you"derail"their plan and buy time to get help.
try B Lethal means"may include firearms,drugs,
• Encourage them to tell you how they feel medication,knives,razor blades or access to
• Hear them out,don't jump to conclusions or a car.
make judgments
• Try to understand how they feel without Call the 24-hour crisis hotline and hand the
offering simple solutions phone to your friend or speak to the counselor
Respond yourself.Talking breaks the silence that traps
P your friend into thinking suicide is the only
• Be direct,open&honest answer.
• Lee them e know you care and that they are not Call the police to do a welfare check on your
al• Help them to understand that suicidal feelings friend if you are concerned.
pass and depression can be treated
• Don't try to handle a suicidal crisis alone,get Take your friend to the emergency room.
professional help Depression is a disease and it can be treated.
• Act now,tomorrow may be too late Don't give up!
Suicide Prevention...It's Ev' one's Business!
huovv AA ho to (all 1y1111vv AA hat to Look For
North Range Behavioral Health(24 hours)
Greeley (970)347-2120 • Serious depression
Ft.Lepton (303)857-2723
Toll Free: • Change in appetite or weight
Outside of the Greeley Area 800-784-2433 • Change in sleeping habits
NCMC Behavioral Health 800-882-8297 • Loss of interest in favorite activities
National Suicide Hotline I-800-SUICIDE
(784-2433) • Increasingly isolated
Natonal Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK
(8255) • Fatigue&decreased energy
Hearing Impaired l-800-799-1TTY
(4889) • Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
Veterans Suicide Prevention line 800-273-8255 • Feelings of hopelessness
Emergency Medical Asbisace 911
Suicide Education and Support Services (970)313-1089 • Saying they want to die
wwwzedavkide.org • Difficulty concentrating&making decisions
Find us on Faeehook at Suicide Education
and Support Services of Weld County • Giving away prized possessions
REMEMBER-you can not take responsibility for • Preoccupation with death&d
someone else's life.The decision to complete suicide P dying
is entirely theirs.HOWEVER,you can let them know • Sudden drop in school or work performance
ou care and that they are not aone.You can help diem
ne healthy wa7 to cope and encourage there to get • Sudden feeling peace being
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