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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JUNE 20, 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, June 20, 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 — EXCUSED
Commissioner William F. Garcia — EXCUSED
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 Long moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of June 15, 2011, as printed. Commissioner Rademacher seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on June 14, 2011: 1) Violation Hearings; and June 15, 2011: 1) USR #1777 —
Dewain Shapely Trust, c/o Verizon Wireless, LLC, 2) USR #1772 — Peters 313 Ranch, Inc., c/o Pecan
Pipeline (RM), Inc., and 3) Show Cause Hearing re: AmUSR #1679 — JLW Investment, LLC, c/o Jessie
White. Commissioner Long 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 Long seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
INCOME MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD - RON RUSCH: Chair Kirkmeyer
read the certificate into the record, recognizing Ron Rusch, Department of Human Services, Assistance
Payments Division, as the recipient of the Income Maintenance Technician of the Year Award from the
Colorado Welfare Fraud Council in May, 2011. John Kruse, Department of Human Services,
congratulated Mr. Rusch for his success in a difficult job. He stated he does a quality job of detecting
fraud and making the appropriate referrals to ensure the matter is prosecuted to the fullest extent.
Mr. Rusch stated he is honored to receive this award; however, he acknowledged the teamwork that
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takes place throughout the agency to make it possible. He thanked Director, Judy Griego, Mr. Cruz,
and the investigations unit for their assistance. He specifically thanked his supervisor, Michelle
Oldright, and his lead workers Patty Arellano and Becky Reyes. He also introduced his family
members who were present. Ms. Oldright commended Mr. Rusch for his dedication and ability to
conduct very thorough and customer-friendly interviews with the clients. Ms. Griego extended her
congratulations and stated working with the benefit management system is not easy. She commended
Mr. Rusch for his exceptional work and stated she is looking forward to a long career for him in Weld
County. Chair Kirkmeyer extended an opportunity for photographs. Commissioner Long stated it is a
tough job to conduct interviews and glean information which will be helpful to the client and beneficial to
the taxpayers if fraud is detected, and he appreciates his attentiveness. Commissioner Rademacher
stated he is proud to have Mr. Rusch and the various members of the team previously acknowledged
as quality members of "Team Weld". Chair Kirkmeyer stated she appreciates the work of all
employees, although they don't always get to meet each of the individuals. She stated the Board is
well aware of the quality team working for the County and its constituents.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports.
BIDS:
PRESENT BID #81100069, SOUTH CNG FUELING STATION TO BE LOCATED IN DRCOG AREA -
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Monica Mika, Director of Finance and Administration, stated four
vendors provided bids on this project and staff will be reviewing the proposals and return with a
recommendation for approval on July 6, 2011. Elizabeth Relford, Department of Public Works, added a
work session has been scheduled for next Monday, June 27, 2011.
PRESENT BID #B1100091, HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE SERVICES — DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT: Ms. Mika presented the five bids received and stated staff
will provide a recommendation of approval on July 6, 2011. She also noted there are several Denver
vendors, as well as an out-of-state vendor.
APPROVE BID #B1100087, COUNTY NEWSPAPER - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND
ADMINISTRATION: Ms. Mika stated this bid is difficult to compare because each of the newspapers
use different column layouts; therefore, staff provided three sample documents and requested each
vendor provide a price for comparison. She stated the Clerk to the Board's office recommends
approval of the low bid from the Fort Lupton Press, which is the same vendor as last year. She stated
they have provided quality service in the past, and she also commented this is the first time that all of
the bids were closely priced, which is evidence of better clarity on what is expected. Commissioner
Rademacher moved to approve the low bid from the Fort Lupton Press, based on staff's
recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER AMENDMENT #2 TO CONTRACT FOR COLORADO PREVENTION PARTNERS
STRATEGIC PREVENTION FRAMEWORK STATE INCENTIVE GRANT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN: Judy Griego, Director of Human Services, stated this amendment was reviewed by the Board as
a "pass-around" document, along with a memorandum dated June 6, 2011. She stated the Department
serves as the fiscal agent for the grant, North Range Behavioral Health serves as the program
administrator, and the 1451 Interagency Oversight Group provides oversight for the contract. Ms.
Griego stated the amendment is for a new contract price, not to exceed $642,711.00, and provides a
maximum amount available per fiscal year, up to $181,483.00. She further stated this particular
contract provides for substance abuse prevention activities within school districts throughout the
County. Commissioner Long moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING PURSUANT TO HOUSE BILL 04-1451 WITH
VARIOUS AGENCIES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Griego stated this is an ongoing
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the 1451 Interagency Oversight Group which was
reviewed by the Board as a "pass-around" document, along with a memorandum dated June 6, 2011.
She stated the terms of the MOU commence July 1, 2011, and end June 30, 2012, and staff anticipates
serving 4,608 youth through the various services of the MOU, in addition to committing $9,000 per
Weld County partner. Commissioner Long moved to approve said Memorandum of Understanding and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - YOUTH
AND FAMILY CONNECTIONS: Ms. Griego stated this MOU was reviewed by the Board as a
"pass-around" document, along with a memorandum dated June 6, 2011. She stated it will allow a
non-financial agreement between the Building Healthy Marriages (BHM) Program and Youth and
Family Connections (YFC) to provide a trained BHM staff person to be located at the YFC for four (4)
hours per day, two times per week, for a total of eight (8) hours a week. She stated the staff will
provide a relationship class which is specific for teen dads that will include tools for healthy
relationships, positive masculinity, and co-parenting. She further stated the term is from June 13, 2011,
through September 30, 2011, at which time the Building Healthy Marriages Program will come to an
end. Commissioner Long moved to approve said Memorandum of Understanding and authorize the
Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AMENDMENT #3 TO TASK ORDER CONTRACT FOR TUBERCULOSIS PROGRAM
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Dr. Mark Wallace, M.D., Director, Department of Public Health
and Environment, stated this amendment provides for continuation funding through June 30, 2012. He
stated the original contract amount was $57,650.00, and they have been awarded an additional
$17,000.00 to assist with the cost of additional Tuberculosis (TB) testing, provide continued treatment
of active TB, including directly observed therapy, do contact investigation, collect specimens for
diagnosis, refer individuals for chest X-ray confirmation, and offer skin and blood testing. Dr. Wallace
indicated that in addition to the award amount, the Department will receive funds for reimbursement of
the directly observed therapy for active TB. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said
amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER TASK ORDER CONTRACT FOR CANCER, CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, AND
PULMONARY DISEASE PREVENTION COMPETITIVE GRANT FOR WELD COUNTY
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE PREVENTION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN:
Dr. Wallace stated the Board previously approved the Heart of Weld Program which focused on
reducing cardiovascular disease risk factors, and this contract is for the "Love Your Life, Take Care of
Your Heart" Program and targets the male population and families, which expands on the Heart of Weld
Program, which focused on women. He stated it will also focus attention on low income individuals and
other minority populations which tend to lack health insurance. He stated strategies include
cardiovascular disease prevention, teaching self management, and contacting clients at sites such as
churches, community centers, food banks, and other service agencies which provide support to low
income individuals. Dr. Wallace stated the funding will not exceed $95,668.00, and the term of the
contract begins July 1, 2011, and ends June 30, 2012. He stated the Heart of Weld Program has been
successful in the early identification of symptoms and he anticipates the "Love Your Life, Take Care of
Your Heart' Program will do the same for more people. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve
said task order contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion
carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER AMENDMENT #3 TO TASK ORDER CONTRACT FOR NURSE HOME VISITOR
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Dr. Wallace stated the Nurse Home Visitor Program
has been operating since the beginning of the legislation establishing the program. He stated this
amendment allows registered nurses to make home visits to low-income, first time mothers, and home
visits continue until the child reaches age two. Dr. Wallace requested approval of the amendment for
funding, in the amount not to exceed $620,954.00, for a term beginning July 1, 2011, through June 30,
2012. He noted the funding is less than the prior year; however, staff reached an agreement with the
State on how to decrease Department costs, without decreasing services to the clients. He further
stated the funding source is from the Colorado State Tobacco Settlement funds, as well as Medicaid
reimbursement. Commissioner Long moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to
sign. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR PARTICIPATION AS A PRIMARY CARE MEDICAL PROVIDER IN
ACCOUNTABLE CARE COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN:
Dr. Wallace stated the Department provides medical home services to women of child bearing age
through a variety of programs, including the Women's Health and Family Planning Programs. He
stated the Department does accept Medicaid payments for qualifying services provided to eligible
clients from the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing. He stated Weld County is
part of Region 2 for the Collaborative Program and will operate the program and focus on enhanced
care management and community navigation. He stated, for these services, the Department will
receive a per member, per month payment for clients served, participating with other agencies such as
Sunrise, Banner Health, and the Department of Human Services to streamline the system. In response
to Chair Kirkmeyer, Dr. Wallace stated he has not done a direct comparison on the $4.00 per member,
per month amount, in relation to the reimbursement amount to Human Services for administrative
services through Medicaid. He stated this agreement has been focused toward the direct clinical
providers. Chair Kirkmeyer commented that State wide, counties receive about $30 million to
administer the Medicaid Program through the various Departments of Human Services. Dr. Wallace
indicated, overall, this is a relatively small amount, and some argue it is not enough to cover the cost of
care and navigation that would avoid costly emergency department visits, hospitalization, and testing.
He further stated, however, that with the collaborative efforts the amount is sufficient to cover basic
services that reduce the high cost services. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said
contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 52 BETWEEN CR 25 AND SH 257: Janet Carter,
Department of Public Works, requested approval of a temporary closure of County Road 52,
commencing June 27, 2011, through July 15, 2011, in order to replace a bridge deck. She stated the
average daily traffic count on County Road 52, taken in 2004, was 95 vehicles; staff will be using water
for dust control; and standard road signs and barricades will be used for traffic control. Commissioner
Rademacher moved to approve said temporary closure. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 45 BETWEEN CRS 72 AND 74: Ms. Carter requested
approval of the emergency closure of County Road 45, which commenced June 16, 2011, due to a
collapsed culvert, and is expected to remain closed until June 24, 2011. She stated staff is utilizing
water for dust control, the average daily traffic count, taken in 2008, was 102 vehicles, and standard
road signs and barricades will be use for traffic control. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve
said temporary emergency closure. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried
unanimously.
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CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN - UPSTATE COLORADO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Elizabeth Relford,
Department of Public Works, stated this matter was reviewed in a work session in April, 2011, and she
explained the amendment is necessary since the Upper Front Range received additional marketing
funds. She stated the agreement has been amended accordingly, since Upstate Colorado Economic
Development will be managing and assisting with the marketing and awareness effort for promoting
natural gas as a transportation fuel. She stated this amendment reflects an increase from $24,158.00,
up to $36,158.00. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said amendment and authorize the
Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, 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 9:30 a.m.
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