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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MAY 18, 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, May 18, 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 May 16, 2011, as printed. Commissioner Conway seconded the motion,
and it carried unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: Commissioner Rademacher moved to delete the following Item of New
Business: 4) Consider eleven (11) Amendments to Child Protection Agreements for Services with
Various Providers and authorize Chair to sign [2011-1248], and renumber accordingly. Seconded by
Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC INPUT: Ross Bachofer, Weld County resident, stated he is here to discuss flooding on his
property in the City of Fort Lupton, which is caused by a slurry wall at a mining site, and he has
submitted written communication to the Board regarding the matter. He stated he has previously
spoken to Bruce Barker, County Attorney, and he requested a private session with the Board of County
Commissioners, in order to review the material he has, which counters the information provided by the
Department of Public Works. He stated Mr. Barker has twice indicated he would speak with the Board
about scheduling a session, and he has not heard back from him either time. Mr. Bachofer requested
the Board either indicate its refusal to meet with him in writing or participate in a work session with him
to review the material he has.
In response to Chair Kirkmeyer, Mr. Barker stated Mr. Bachofer has a concern about a property being
mined under a Use by Special Review (USR) Permit upstream from his location. He stated
Mr. Bachofer believes the mining operation is causing flooding to occur on his property; however, David
Bauer and Clay Kimmi, Department of Public Works, have reviewed the matter and responded to the
Board and Mr. Bachofer regarding the matter. He stated Mr. Bachofer requested a work session with
the Board after receiving the response from the Department of Public Works, and the Board indicated it
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would not participate in such a work session. Commissioner Conway inquired as to whether
Mr. Bachofer is requesting a private meeting or a work session. Mr. Barker stated he is not sure how a
private meeting would be set up, and he has indicated to Mr. Bachofer he does not know how the
County can provide the remedy he is seeking. He stated Mr. Bachofer has indicated he has spoken to
a private attorney regarding the matter; however, he is not currently represented. Mr. Bachofer
confirmed he is not represented by counsel and he stated he never has been. Mr. Barker stated he
would speak with Mr. Bachofer's attorney, instead of him directly, if he was represented. He stated it is
up to the Board how it would like to proceed; however, Mr. Bachofer believes his claims are
compensable; therefore, he recommends Mr. Bachofer pursue the matter in court. Commissioner
Garcia inquired as to whether impacts caused to a neighbor would be a potential violation of the USR
Permit, due to the inability to contain water on the property causing the impacts, and as to whether the
matter would come to the Board for consideration. Mr. Barker indicated if there was a violation of a
Condition of Approval or a Development Standard, staff would bring the matter before the Board in a
Probable Cause Hearing and possibly in a Show Cause Hearing; however, staff has determined the
USR Permit is not in violation of any Conditions of Approval or Development Standards. In response to
Commissioner Garcia, Mr. Barker stated the remedy Mr. Bachofer seeks should be sought through
legal channels. In response to Chair Kirkmeyer, Mr. Bachofer confirmed he is requesting a work
session, as opposed to a private session, and he simply does not know the correct terminology.
Commissioner Rademacher indicated he issued a memorandum referencing the request as a request
for a work session. Mr. Bachofer stated he submitted a letter to the Board requesting the matter not be
referred back to the Department of Public Works, since it has not addressed certain elements which are
causing the flooding, such as the slurry wall, which is supported by a United States Geological Survey
conducted last year, and he is above the 500-year flood plain. In response to Chair Kirkmeyer,
Mr. Bachofer stated there are several issues he wants to discuss in a work session; the main one being
the flooding caused by the mine, and he will explain the flows and the floodplain. He stated the City of
Aurora and the mine are being allowed to determine where the floodplain boundaries are, and the
house was permitted to be constructed at this location and it never flooded before the mine
commenced operation. He stated he also would like to discuss a sabotaged survey with the Board and
Rocky Mountain Energy's oil field site which was removed from the USR Permit boundary and placed in
the flood plain, which is contributing to the flooding on his property. Mr. Bachofer stated he would also
like to discuss a Recorded Exemption on the property, as well as a conservation easement and
sponsorship. In response to Chair Kirkmeyer, Commissioner Rademacher stated he is not willing to
participate in a work session on this matter, since he has been working with the Department of Public
Works and the County Attorney on it for the last six (6) months and he understands it is a civil matter;
therefore, he does not want to get involved with the matter. Commissioner Garcia stated without
additional information, it is hard to see whether the property with the USR Permit is causing the issue
and whether it is a County issue; however, it is up to staff to determine whether there is a violation of
the USR Permit; therefore, he does not know how the Board can assist Mr. Bachofer. Commissioner
Long stated he is always willing to listen to anyone, to determine if the matter can be sorted out.
Commissioner Conway indicated he is also always willing to listen. Chair Kirkmeyer stated a work
session can be conducted to determine whether the issues relate to the County; however, if it is
determined to be a civil matter, the Board cannot get involved. Commissioner Rademacher suggested
the Board conduct a work session with the Department of Public Works and the County Attorney before
determining whether a work session with Mr. Bachofer is appropriate. Mr. Bachofer stated if the Board
follows Commissioner Rademacher's suggestion, it will still have the same information as before,
without the counter-information from him, Chair Kirkmeyer stated there seems to be at least three (3)
Commissioners who are willing to listen to Mr. Bachofer's comments; however, the Board cannot get
involved if it is determined to be a civil matter. Mr. Bachofer indicated he would like to have at least an
hour and a half with the Commissioners. Chair Kirkmeyer stated she is not sure that it will be possible
to schedule an hour and a half meeting with Mr. Bachofer; however, she will have the Board's
administrative assistant schedule a meeting which is compatible with the Commissioners' schedules.
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Doug Meyer, Weld County resident, stated the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is poised to list the Dunes
Sagebrush Lizard as a federally endangered species, and critics believe it is politically motivated and a
move to hurt the energy industry. He indicated regardless of whether the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard is
listed on the Endangered Species List, the process of determination could devastate oil and gas
production for at least two (2) years, and the following areas would be the most severely impacted: the
Counties of Gaines, Andrews, Wards, Winkler, and Crane, in the State of Texas, and the Counties of
Lea, Chaves, Eddy, and Otero, in the State of New Mexico. He stated he finds this proposal to be
unbelievable in a time when America is fighting at least two (2) wars in the Middle East; offshore drilling
has been severely diminished in wake of the BP oil spill last year; the price of oil is hovering around
$100.00 per barrel, and the recession is still in full bloom. Mr. Meyer stated the Endangered Species
Act requires coordination with the local governments, and he is worried about the Rocky Mountain
Plover being listed on the Endangered Species List. Commissioner Rademacher stated it has been
determined that the Rocky Mountain Plover will not be listed on the Endangered Species List.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Conway moved to approve the Consent Agenda as printed.
Commissioner Long seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS:
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK — MAY 15-21, 2011: Chair Kirkmeyer read the certificate
into the record, proclaiming May 15-21, 2011, as Emergency Medical Services Week.
Dave Bressler, Director, Weld County Paramedic Service, stated there is no mandate that requires
Weld County provide ambulance service; however, the Weld County Commissioners have chosen to
provide the service for 37 years. He stated in the last year there have been almost 600,000 ambulance
calls in the State of Colorado and 57 percent of those resulted in transport. He stated people may be
surprised to learn that 43 percent of the ambulance calls did not result in transport, and he stated the
Weld County Paramedic Service serves 4,000 square miles; therefore, it travels a tremendous number
of miles. Mr. Bressler stated there are 195 licensed ground ambulances in the State, 24 licensed air
ambulances, and the ambulance services are staffed by nearly 13,000 people, 26 percent of which are
volunteers, and it is a remarkable commitment to the communities that the volunteers serve. He stated
the National EMS Memorial Service will be held in the City of Colorado Springs this June, and it has
previously been held along the east coast. He stated there were 43 emergency medical service
workers killed in the line of duty this year and they will be added to the 583 names already on the
memorial. Mr. Bressler thanked the Board for its support. Commissioner Garcia requested that
Mr. Bressler provide information about the quality of training for the emergency medical services staff
and the role of Dr. Benji Kitigawa, the Physician Advisor, since he recently read where newspapers
have denigrated the ambulance service to the point of calling it "just a ride". Mr. Bressler stated there
are 113 employees at the Weld County Paramedic Service and 51 of those employees work full time.
He stated the Paramedic Service is charged with responding to more than 16,000 calls per year, a
large number of which are transported, while nearly an equal number are treated and released under
the direction of Dr. Kitigawa. He stated there is a state-wide communication system, and during
disasters such as the Weld County tornado, physicians worked in the emergency room and manned the
clinic in the field until the situation was mitigated. Mr. Bressler stated the paramedics have an average
of 14 years of experience at the Weld County Paramedic Service, and the basic emergency medical
services training is provided in cooperation with Aims Community College. He stated it is not "a ride to
the hospital", and if it is a "ride to the hospital" and it is not medically necessary, there is nothing he or
Dr. Kitigawa can do to make an insurance company pay for it. He stated more than half of the patients
who utilize the Paramedic Service are on Medicaid or Medicare or simply do not have the ability to pay
for the service. Mr. Bressler stated he and his staff are working diligently along with Judy Griego,
Director, Department of Human Services, and her staff, to make sure people receive the care they need
and that they also understand other appropriate places they can go to receive care. He stated the
Weld County Paramedic Service leads the nation in its Cardiac Alert Program, and it has won awards
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for pediatric care and traumas services. He indicated Pat Persichino, Director, Department of Public
Works, makes sure the County roads are cleared, which allows the Paramedic Service to be able to
reach its patients. Mr. Bressler stated there are just three (3) Weld County ambulances operating at
night, which are serving 4,000 square miles,
Dr. Kitigawa expressed his appreciation to the Paramedic Service employees for the time they spend
training and their dedication to their jobs, and he stated they often go unnoticed. He stated he feels
privileged to work in this system, and he has always known the Weld County Paramedic Service has
been high quality. He stated he has worked in different parts of the State of Colorado and he has
worked at the State level. Dr. Kitigawa indicated that he found it to be a great privilege when he was
asked to be the Medical Director/Physician Advisor for the Weld County Paramedic Service, and the
ambulance service transports are not "just a ride", considering the specialized services which are
provided. He indicated Weld County has a particularly high rate of employees which have been
working for the Paramedic Service for a significant period of time, and corporate Paramedic Services
have a difficult time retaining employees and experience a high employee turnover rate and the quality
of care providers is diminished. He stated it is becoming difficult for financial stability to be maintained
in the healthcare industry; however, it is important for the Weld County Paramedic Service to be able to
maintain its independence from any corporations and their management. Commissioner Rademacher
indicated he has had the opportunity to work alongside the Weld County paramedics and paramedics
from other agencies, and they are unsung heroes. He stated the paramedics not only treat injuries;
they also console people, and he has the highest respect for them. He thanked Mr. Bressler and his
staff for the work they accomplish. Commissioner Conway indicated Weld County's Paramedic Service
is one of the best in the nation, and the work it has completed in the Cardiac Program is incredible. He
stated if a person has to have a heart attack, they want to be in Weld County when it happens, due to
the unique relationship allowed to develop between the Paramedic Service and North Colorado Medical
Center, which allows heart attacks to be treated en route, before arriving at the hospital. Commissioner
Long indicated he often hears positive comments about the quality of the Weld County Paramedic
service. Chair Kirkmeyer stated the Weld County Paramedic Service has great staff and crews, and
she has completed several "ride alongs" with the ambulances. She stated she is most proud of the
respect and manner with which the service is provided by the Weld County Paramedic Service.
(Clerk's Note: Subsequent to the meeting, Mr. Bressler submitted a fact sheet about Emergency
Medical Services in Colorado, marked Exhibit A.)
PROCLAMATION OF APPRECIATION — BRANDON BUGGELN: Chair Kirkmeyer read the certificate
into the record, expressing the Board's appreciation to Brandon Buggeln for completing life saving
measures on March 23, 2011. Mr. Bressler indicated early detection makes a difference in the
likelihood of survival, and a lot of people drove by this woman and did not stop to assist her; however,
Mr. Buggeln stopped to assist her. He stated survival rates improve by over 500 percent by people
completing early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as Mr. Buggeln did in this instance. In response
to Mr. Bressler, Mr. Buggeln introduced his parents, Suzi and Chris Buggeln; his grandparents, Larry
and Judy VanEdgom; his aunt, Jennifer VanEgdom; and the Athletic Director from Frontier Academy,
Randy Post.
Monica Mika, Director of Finance and Administration, stated Mr. Buggeln is a good kid, and he opens
the doors to the pool at Kelly Farms early each morning during the summer, in order to provide
lifeguard service for the residents.
Judy VanEdgom, Director of Eldergarden, and grandmother of Mr. Buggeln, indicated there are many
negative stories about kids, which is why it is important to tell this positive story. She stated the kids
are rushing on their short lunch periods; therefore, the fact her grandson stopped to assist is
outstanding, and she wishes the story had gotten more publicity. She indicated she was told about an
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article where someone was having a heart attack on the east coast, had their car stolen, and was left to
die, and she is disappointed that story received news coverage, when this positive story did not.
Chair Kirkmeyer stated Mr. Buggeln's parents have raised an outstanding kid, and it's nice to be able to
commend great actions such as this. She stated most kids would not have been this observant and
they would have been focused on their lunches. Commissioner Rademacher indicated Mr. Bressler
should offer Mr. Buggeln a position with the Paramedic Service in the future. Commissioner Garcia
stated Mr. Buggeln was at the right place at the right time, and he made the right decision and became
a role model by modeling good behavior. Commissioner Long congratulated Mr. Buggeln for making
the choices prior to this event which allowed him to train and be knowledgeable in this area in case a
situation such as this occurred. Commissioner Conway stated Mr. Buggeln is a hero, and people such
as him make this a great community, by performing unselfish acts on a daily basis.
Randy Pfost, Athletic Director, stated Mr. Buggeln is a State-qualifying swimmer, and he gets the crowd
excited at all the school's games. He stated he used to operate a cardiac rehabilitation program and it
is good to know there is additional support and people who are willing to take on this responsibility, in
addition to the nursing staff, at the school. He indicated most kids who had the training still would not
have acted, which reflects Mr. Buggeln's character.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Conway stated he wants to remind the
public tomorrow is the Businesses for NISP Rally at the Ranch, from 11 a.m., to 1:00 p.m., and he
encouraged the public to attend to learn about and support this important water project.
OLD BUSINESS:
CONSIDER NURSING AFFILIATION AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - REGIS
UNIVERSITY, LORETTO HEIGHTS SCHOOL OF NURSING (CON'T FROM 5/16/11): Debbie Drew,
Director of Nursing, Department of Public Health and Environment, indicated the Board previously
reviewed this agreement as a "pass around" document. In response to Chair Kirkmeyer, Mr. Barker
confirmed he has reviewed this agreement. He stated he verified there is good insurance coverage for
the participants under both this agreement and the upcoming agreement with the University of
Wyoming; therefore, he recommends approval of this and the following three (3) items of business.
Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AMENDMENT #1 TO NURSING AFFILIATION AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN - REGIS UNIVERSITY, LORETTO HEIGHTS SCHOOL OF NURSING (CON'T FROM
5/16/11): Based on previous discussion, Commissioner Conway moved to approve said amendment
and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER COOPERATIVE EDUCATION AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING, FAY W. WHITNEY SCHOOL OF NURSING (CON'T FROM 5/16/11):
Based on previous discussion, Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AMENDMENT #1 TO COOPERATIVE EDUCATION AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION OF
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING,
FAY W. WHITNEY SCHOOL OF NURSING (CON'T FROM 5/16/11): Based on previous discussion,
Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded
by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT TO PERFORM FUNCTIONS OF A SINGLE ENTRY
POINT AGENCY FOR MEDICAID LONG TERM CARE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Judy
Griego, Director, Department of Human Services, stated this amendment was reviewed by the Board
as a "pass around" document, along with a memorandum dated March 21, 2011, and it is an
amendment for the existing year, which formalizes the ability of the Colorado Department of Healthcare
Policy and Financing to annually execute an option letter, which is Exhibit H. She stated Exhibit G will
also be added to the agreement via this amendment, which outlines how the Area Agency on Aging is
being funded under the Options for Long Term Care contract. She stated there will be no changes to
the funding level or the general scope of work. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said
amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER EMPLOYEE LEASE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN — NORTH
RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Ms. Griego stated this agreement was reviewed by the Board as a
"pass around" document, along with a memorandum dated March 28, 2011, and the lease agreement is
for a current employee of the Department of Human Services. She stated North Range Behavioral
Health has agreed to fund forty percent of the employee's salary, which will be $14,666.25, for a period
commencing on May 16, 2011, and ending on December 31, 2011, after which there will be a new
agreement for the new calendar year. Commissioner Long moved to approve said lease agreement
and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TWO (2) AMENDMENTS TO CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENTS FOR SERVICES
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - TURNING POINT CENTER FOR YOUTH AND FAMILY
DEVELOPMENT, INC.: Ms. Griego stated these amendments were reviewed as "pass around"
documents, along with a memorandum dated December 13, 2010, and are for the current year. She
indicated the amendments will provide for an increase of $15,000.00, for foster parent consultations,
which will result in a new maximum amount of $30,000.00, and the amendments will decrease the
amount to be paid for mental health services by $15,000.00, for a new maximum amount of
$10,000.00. In response to Commissioner Conway, Ms. Griego indicated the earlier work session
discussion about an increased need for mental health services mostly concerns situations of substance
abuse, and this adjustment in funding occurred prior to the increased number of referrals.
Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said agreements and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 72 BETWEEN CRS 47 AND 49: Janet Carter,
Department of Public Works, stated said closure will commence May 23, 2011, and end June 10, 2011,
in order to replace a bridge deck. She stated the average daily traffic count on County Road 72 is
66 vehicles, according to a traffic count conducted in the year 2008, and water will be utilized for dust
control on the gravel portions of the detour route. She stated road signs and barricades will be utilized
throughout the closure. In response to Commissioner Rademacher, Ms. Carter stated the bridge is
over a drainage canal; not an irrigation canal. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said
temporary closure. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER NONEXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE OF
CR 62 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - BONANZA CREEK ENERGY, INC.: Donald Carroll,
Department of Public Works, stated this portion of County Road 62 is located north of Riverside
Reservoir and U.S. Highway 34, and east of the City of Greeley. He stated Bonanza Creek
Energy, Inc., wants to utilize the public right-of-way on the 62 Section Line, west of County Road 89, for
a distance of 2.1 miles, and then it will access State land to access its drilling site. He stated the
adjacent property owners have been notified, and he recommended approval of the agreement. In
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response to Commissioner Rademacher, Mr. Carroll indicated there are not any utility lines at this
location; however, if any were, Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc., would be responsible for relocating the
lines. Commissioner Long moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER NONEXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE OF
CRS 106, 108, AND 129, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - EOG RESOURCES, INC.: Mr. Carroll
stated the location of these portions of roadway is north of the Town of New Raymer, and there are
three (3) drilling sites being accessed from County Road 127, at County Road 106.5. He indicated
two (2) of the drilling sites are located near County Road 106, and the other site is located near County
Road 108. He stated EOG Resources, Inc.'s intent is to remain on the Section Lines, in order to avoid
disturbing the adjacent grasslands and pastures. He stated the adjacent property owners have been
notified, and he recommended approval of the agreement. In response to Commissioner Rademacher,
Mr. Carroll confirmed the map is correct; Sections 10 and 2 each contain only 30 feet of County
right-of-way. In response to Chair Kirkmeyer, Mr. Carroll stated he has not discussed dust control with
EOG Resources, Inc. He stated if there is a residence involved he will discuss dust control; otherwise,
he typically does not. In response to Chair Kirkmeyer, Mr. Carroll stated there are not residences along
these particular sections of roadway. Chair Kirkmeyer and Commissioner Long indicated they would
like Mr. Carroll to discuss dust mitigation for situations when they are utilizing roads near residences in
the future. Chair Kirkmeyer stated EOG Resources, Inc., has been good about applying
magnesium-chloride when it is necessary; however, she would like Mr. Carroll to provide a reminder.
Commissioner Long moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER NONEXCLUSIVE PIPELINE RIGHT-OF-WAY GRANT WITH VALVE SITE AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - DCP MIDSTREAM, LP: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated this is
an agreement, in the amount of $5,010.00, for DCP Midstream, LP, to access a property that the Board
previously approved a survey for a flow line to be conducted on. He stated the amount being paid is
$6.00 per linear-foot, and he recommended approval. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve
said nonexclusive pipeline right-of-way grant with valve site and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded
by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PAUL COVERDELL FORENSIC SCIENCE IMPROVEMENT GRANT APPLICATION FOR
NORTHERN COLORADO REGIONAL FORENSIC LABORATORY CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ronald Arndt, Director, Northern Colorado Regional Forensic
Laboratory, stated this is a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice for laboratory capacity
enhancement; specifically, lens equipment and software updates. Chair Kirkmeyer stated she
previously asked Anita Scrams, Director, Affiliated Computer Systems (ACS), Inc., to meet with
Mr. Arndt, in order to ensure this would not impact the public safety infrastructure, and Ms. Scrams has
assured her it will not. She stated ACS, Inc., will not be providing services to support this. In response
to Chair Kirkmeyer, Commissioner Conway indicated there were two (2) items discussed at the work
session where this grant application was discussed, and it was the other item which the Board had
outstanding questions about. Chair Kirkmeyer stated she and Commissioner Rademacher have
questions remaining about who owns the equipment, insurance, and replacement of the equipment.
Commissioner Rademacher stated these matters were briefly discussed at the work session; however,
he appreciates Chair Kirkmeyer including their concerns on the record. In response to Commissioner
Conway, Ms. Mika stated it is her understanding the Board was satisfied with the other grant application
at the work session; however, it had outstanding questions regarding this one, including who will own
the equipment and appropriate roles, since this is a grant being applied for on behalf of five (5) different
agencies. Chair Kirkmeyer indicated she would support approving this application; however, she wants
a work session to be scheduled to address the Board's outstanding questions before any funds are
accepted, and she wants to make sure the grant acceptance is a new item of business and not listed on
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the consent agenda. Ms. Mika indicated the grant acceptance will be listed as a new item of business,
according to the current procedure. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said grant
application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER ELECTION OF ACTING CHAIR PRO-TEM OF THE BOARD FOR MAY 23 AND 25, 2011:
Chair Kirkmeyer stated an Acting Chair Pro-Tem needs to be selected for next week because she and
Commissioner Conway will be out of town. Commissioner Garcia moved to elect Commissioner Long
as acting Chair Pro-Tem for May 23 and 25, 2011. 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.
There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 10:05 a.m.
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