HomeMy WebLinkAbout20101821 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
AUGUST 9, 2010
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 9, 2010, 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 Douglas Rademacher, Chair
Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer, Pro-Tem
Commissioner Sean P. Conway
Commissioner William F. Garcia
Commissioner David E. Long
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Elizabeth Strong
Director of Finance and Administration, Monica Mika
MINUTES: Commissioner Conway moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of August 4, 2010, as printed. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion,
and it carried unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Garcia moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on July 28, 29, 30, and August 3, 2010, as follows: 1) Board of Equalization.
Commissioner Conway seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
PUBLIC INPUT: Doug Meyer, Weld County resident, stated he sent an e-mail to the Board regarding
coordination with the use of Federal statutes on July 30, 2010. Chair Rademacher indicated the Board
received Mr. Meyer's e-mail. In response to Mr. Meyer, Chair Rademacher stated he meets every
month with Lori Bell, District Ranger, U.S. Forest Service, and the Board will have a quarterly meeting
with the U.S. Forest service in September to discuss prescribed burns on the Pawnee National
Grassland. Mr. Meyer inquired as to whether the Board has a date set to begin formal coordination
meetings; not meetings to discuss specific issues. Commissioner Long stated the Board will be
coordinating with the U.S. Forest Service on specific issues; however, it is not considering drafting a
formal Coordination Plan document. He clarified the Board considers coordination with the U.S. Forest
Service to be developing a relationship and communication about various issues. In response to
Mr. Meyer, Chair Rademacher stated there is no formal date set to discuss coordination itself and there
has not been a notification letter sent formally invoking coordination.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the Consent Agenda as printed.
Commissioner Conway seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
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COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports.
BIDS:
APPROVE BID #61000125, BI-FUEL CONVERSION KITS AND INSTALLATION FOR VARIOUS
VEHICLES — DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT/FLEET MAINTENANCE:
Monica Mika, Director of Finance and Administration, stated there have been several work sessions
conducted regarding this bid, and this project is important towards moving the County forward with
energy efficiency and alternative fuel vehicles for the fleet. She stated this project will convert a total of
four (4) County vehicles; two (2) Chevy Impalas, a Ford Focus, and a half-ton GM 1500 pickup.
Barb Connolly, Controller, stated only one (1) vendor submitted a bid for this project; Fueltek
Conversion Corporation. She stated the quotes were for 2009 and 2010 vehicles, and the GM pickup
will be a 2011 vehicle; therefore, a portion of the bid will need to be adjusted when the 2011 pickup is
received. In response to Chair Rademacher, Ms. Connolly stated the vendor is based out of
Commerce City, and she is not aware of any vendors in Weld County which can complete the
conversions. Commissioner Kirkmeyer stated the conversion funds were provided from the Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment, and the Board decided with staff which vehicles would
be selected for conversion. She stated Fueltek Conversion Corporation is the leader in fuel conversion
and it completes conversions for most of the oil and gas industry. Ms. Connolly stated only a certain
number of vehicles are certified for conversion, and the Sheriff's Office vehicles were removed from the
selection because the employees utilize a great deal of the trunk area to store equipment. In response
to Chair Rademacher, Ms. Connolly stated the conversions will not void the vehicle warranties as long
as a certified dealer installs the tanks, and the tanks will be covered under warranty for at least one (1)
year. In response to Commissioner Conway, Ms. Connolly stated the Chevy Impalas are 2009 vehicles
and the Ford Focus is a 2010 vehicle. Responding to Commissioner Conway, Commissioner
Kirkmeyer stated the State Tobacco Education Prevention Program (STEPP) funds are different from
the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds; however, STEPP funds can be utilized as a
match to obtain CMAQ funds. Further responding to Commissioner Conway, Commissioner Kirkmeyer
stated the new bi-fuel vehicles which will be available next year are a cargo van and an F150.
Ms. Connolly stated the funding the County was awarded was specifically for converting vehicles; not
purchasing new vehicles. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said low bid, in the amount of
$41,500.00, from Fueltek Conversion Corporation, based on staff's recommendation. Seconded by
Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER
PROGRAM (RSVP) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN
COLORADO: Judy Griego, Director, Department of Human Services, stated this agreement was
reviewed at a work session conducted on June 29, 2010, and it is on behalf of the Area Agency on
Aging, and the University of Northern Colorado's Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), in
order to provide Project Connect. She stated Project Connect will provide telephone reassurance to 20
older adults, and the County will pay RSVP a maximum of $500.00, for a period commencing July 1,
2010, and ending June 30, 2011. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CONTRACT TO PERFORM FUNCTIONS OF A SINGLE ENTRY POINT AGENCY FOR
MEDICAID LONG TERM CARE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Griego stated this contract
was presented to the Board at a work session conducted on June 21, 2010, and the contract is for the
Department to provide Single Entry Point case management and utilization review for Medicaid home
and community based services waiver and long term home health care clients and applicants. She
stated the amount of the contract is $1,030,958.63, and the County Attorney's Office has reviewed the
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contract. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER FORTY-TWO CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS PROVIDERS AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Griego stated these agreements were reviewed at a work session
conducted on May 10, 2010, and the funding sources are the Core Services and Child Welfare
Administrative Funds. She stated the Families, Youth, and Children Commission has approved all the
agreements. She stated the agreements include three (3) agreements with Ackerman and
Associates, PC, for Intensive Family Therapy, in the amount of $5,000.00, Mental Health Services, in
the amount of $10,000.00, and for Sex Abuse Treatment, in the amount of $25,000.00; an agreement
with Barry Lindstrom, Ph.D., LLC, for Mental Health Services, in the amount of $75,000.00; two (2)
agreements with Family Matters of Colorado, LLC, for Lifeskills, in the amount of $20,000.00, and
Mental Health Services, in the amount of $20,000.00; an agreement with Greeley Counseling Center,
P.C., for Mental Health Services, in the amount of $40,000.00; two (2) agreements with IDEA Forum,
Inc., for Anger/Domestic Violence Services, in the amount of $20,000.00, and for Monitored Sobriety, in
the amount of $20,000.00; and four (4) agreements with Jubilee Retreat Center for Foster Parent
Consultation, in the amount of $7,000.00, for Foster Parent Training, in the amount of $65,000.00, for
Lifeskills, in the amount of $45,000.00, and for Mental Health Services, in the amount of $15,0000.00.
Ms. Griego further stated the agreements also include five (5) agreements with Lutheran Family
Services of Colorado for Home-Based Services, in the amounts of $30,000.00 and $3,000.00, for Home
Study, in the amount of $25,000.00, for Lifeskills, in the amount of $75,000.00, and for Intensive Family
Therapy (Team Decision Making), in the amount of $10,000.00; five (5) agreements with North Range
Behavioral Health for Anger/Domestic Violence Services, in the amount of $10,000.00, Functional
Family Therapy, in the amount of $21,000.00, Mental Health Services, in the amount of $3,000.00,
Monitored Sobriety, in the amount of $25,000.00, and Multi-System Therapy, in the amount of
$80,000.00; one (1) agreement with Poudre Valley Health Care, dba Poudre Valley Hospital (Mountain
Crest Behavioral Healthcare Center) for Home-Based Services, in the amount of $95,000.00, three (3)
agreements for Reflections for Youth, Inc., for Day Treatment, in the amount of $54,000.00,
Home-Based Services, in the amount of $5,000.00, and Sex Abuse Treatment, in the amount of
$250.00; and five (5) agreements with Savio House, one (1) for Functional Family Therapy, in the
amount of $2,000.00, two (2) for Home based Services, each in the amount of $20,000.00, one (1) for
Multi-Systemic Therapy, in the amount of $60,000.00; and one (1) for Sex Abuse Treatment, in the
amount of $5,000.00. She stated the remaining agreements include an agreement with Shiloh House
for Day Treatment, in the amount of $5,000.00; three (3) agreements with Sionnach Counseling
Services, LLC (John Gray), for Foster Parent Consultation, in the amount of $15,000, Foster Parent
Training, in the amount of $10,000.00, and Mental Health Services, in the amount of $5,000.00; four (4)
agreements with Strong Foundations, LLC, for Foster Parent Consultation (Julie Box), in the amount of
$13,000.00, for Foster Parent Training, in the amount of $45,000.00, for Home-Based Services, in the
amount of$5,000.00, and for Home Study/Relinquishment Counseling, in the amount of$45,000.00; an
agreement with Troy Hause, Attorney at Law for Intensive Family Therapy, in the amount of
$10,000.00; and an agreement with Helene Wurth, for Home Study/Relinquishment Counseling, in the
amount of $15,000.00. In response to Commissioner Garcia, Ms. Griego clarified the Intensive Family
Therapy that Mr. Hause and Ackerman and Associates, PC, will be providing will be mediation services.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreements and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 19 BETWEEN CRS 78 AND 80: Janet Carter,
Department of Public Works, stated said closure will commence August 16, 2010, through August 19,
2010, in order to replace a culvert. Ms Carter stated the average daily traffic count for County Road 19
is 48 vehicles, according to a traffic count conducted in the year 2008, and water will be utilized for dust
abatement on the detour route. She stated road signs and barricades will be utilized to notify drivers of
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the closure. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said temporary closure. Seconded by
Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 48 BETWEEN CRS 43 AND 47: Ms. Carter stated said
closure will commence August 16, 2010, through August 19, 2010, in order to replace a culvert.
Ms. Carter stated the average daily traffic count for County Road 48 is 104 vehicles, according to a
traffic count conducted in the year 2008. She stated water will be utilized for dust abatement on the
gravel portions of the detour route, and road signs and barricades will be utilized to notify drivers of the
closure. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said temporary closure. Seconded by
Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 52 BETWEEN CRS 63 AND 65: Ms. Carter stated said
closure commenced August 5, 2010, and is anticipated to last through August 19, 2010, due to
irrigation water having flooded the road. Ms. Carter stated the average daily traffic count for County
Road 52 is 94 vehicles, according to a traffic count conducted in the year 2008, and there will be no
treatment for dust abatement on the gravel detour route. She stated road signs and barricades will be
utilized to notify drivers of the closure. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said temporary
closure. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TWO AGREEMENTS FOR COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS INTENSIVE SUPERVISION
PROGRAM (ISP) FOR INMATES AND PAROLEES WITH VARIOUS PROVIDERS AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN: Doug Erler, Department of Justice Services, stated these are sub-contracts with
Behavioral Interventions, Inc., and Rocky Mountain Offender Management Systems, LLC, to provide
ancillary services, such as sobriety and electronic monitoring, for persons under the care of the
Colorado Department of Corrections, and the Weld County Department of Justice Services will approve
and process monthly billings, on behalf of the Weld County Community Corrections Board. He stated
the County Attorney has reviewed the sub-contracts. In response to Chair Rademacher, Mr. Erler
clarified the cost for the services has increased by $18,000.00. Commissioner Conway moved to
approve said agreements and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the
motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER ASSIGNMENT OF TAX LIEN SALE CERTIFICATES TO MARTHA GROSCH: Bruce
Barker, County Attorney, stated Martha Grosch paid $4,533.55 for the Tax Lien Sale Certificates for
six (6) properties, and the amount includes the principal taxes, interest, and associated fees; therefore,
he recommends approval. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the assignment of said Tax
Lien Sale Certificates to Martha Grosch. Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER AUTHORIZING BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO ADJOURN AS BOARD OF
EQUALIZATION FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2010: Commissioner Long moved to authorize the Board of
County Commissioners to Adjourn as the Board of Equalization for Calendar Year 2010.
Commissioner Conway seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - DRAFT
HORSE ASSOCIATION: Mr. Barker stated this agreement and the next two (2) items of business are
agreements for the Fair, which were signed by the providers of the services before or during the Fair.
He stated the agreements should have been approved prior to the Fair commencing. In response to
Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Mr. Barker clarified the agreements were signed by the providers of the
services; however, the agreements were not signed by the Fair Board. Commissioner Conway stated
there were some challenges with the agreements being submitted this year. Commissioner Kirkmeyer
stated the Board did not have this issue last year. Commissioner Conway indicated he is confident the
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issue will be resolved next year, and he moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to
sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - WILD
WEST CATTLE, LLLP: Based on previous discussion, Commissioner Conway moved to approve said
agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - KIOWA
CREEK COACHES, LLC: Based on previous discussion, Commissioner Conway moved to approve
said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO WELD FAITH PARTNERSHIP COUNCIL: Commissioner Kirkmeyer
moved to appoint Jodi Hartmann and Chris Dowen to the Weld Faith Partnership Council, with terms to
expire November 1, 2010, and November 1, 2011, respectively. Seconded by Commissioner Conway,
the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO FAMILIES, YOUTH, AND CHILDREN COMMISSION:
Commissioner Garcia moved to appoint Lydia Strode and Enita Kearns-Hout to the Families, Youth,
and Children Commission, with terms to expire December 31, 2011, and December 31, 2012,
respectively. Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO NORTHERN COLORADO REGIONAL
EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND TRAUMA SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL (RETAC): Dave Bressler,
Director, Weld County Paramedic Service, and Chair of the Northern Colorado Regional Emergency
Medical and Trauma Services, stated the Northern Colorado RETAC did not have people representing
all the positions over the last six (6) to eight (8) months; however, all the positions will now be filled.
Commissioner Conway moved to appoint Eulala Chapman Echols to the Regional Emergency Medical
and Trauma Services Advisory Council, with a term to expire June 30, 2011, and to reappoint Dave
Bressler and Rod DeRoo to said council, with terms to expire June 30, 2012. Seconded by
Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER REQUEST FOR PLACEMENT OF A TEMPORARY WIND MONITORING TOWER AND
AGREEMENT FOR SAME, AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN, AND ACCEPT COLLATERAL - BROMLEY
COMPANIES, LLC, DBA 70 RANCH, LLC: Tom Parko, Department of Planning Services, stated this is
a request to install a temporary anemometer, and it is consistent with previous requests made by
Global Winds and British Petroleum. He stated the temporary anemometer will be utilized for a period
of one (1) year, the applicant has submitted collateral in the amount of $5,000.00, and the agreement
for the placement of a temporary wind monitoring tower has been signed by the applicant. Chair
Rademacher stated he does not have any issues with granting the request.
Josh Shipman, 70 Ranch, LLC, stated his company was approached by the Anemometer Loan
Program of Colorado State University (CSU) approximately five (5) months ago to inquire as to whether
it was interested in wind testing. In response to Chair Rademacher, Mr. Parko stated the wind tower
will be 30 meters, or 98 feet, high. In response to Commissioner Conway, Mr. Shipman confirmed the
temporary wind owner will be utilized in order to determine if the location is suitable for a wind farm.
Commissioner Garcia moved to grant said request for the placement of a temporary wind monitoring
tower, approve the agreement for the same, authorize the Chair to sign, and accept said collateral.
Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER PROBABLE CAUSE HEARING CONCERNING USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT#1351 - JAMES WRENFROW/SATURN TOWING: Mr. Parko stated staff determined James
Wrenfrow is in violation of Use by Special Review (USR) Permit #1351, which was approved by the
Board on November 26, 2001, for a police impound lot. He stated it appears the property has been
cleaned up some since the photographs were taken by staff last week; however, there is no evidence
the property is being utilized as a police impound lot. He indicated Development Standard #1 states
the following: "The Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit is for a use
similar to a Junkyard/Salvage Yard (police impound lot) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, as
indicated in the application materials on file and subject to the Development Standards stated hereon."
Mr. Parko stated staff mailed a certified notice of today's hearing and he called and spoke to a woman
who works for James Wrenfrow, property owner, and she indicated Mr. Wrenfrow received the letter;
however, he did not open it and read its contents. He indicated he told the woman the date of today's
hearing and that Mr. Wrenfrow needs to attend it. Mr. Barker stated today is a Probable Cause Hearing
to determine whether there is sufficient cause to set a Show Cause Hearing. In response to Mr. Barker,
Mr. Parko stated he spoke to the representative for Mr. Wrenfrow on the telephone approximately
six (6) or seven (7) days ago. Neither Mr. Wrenfrow, nor a representative, were present. Chair
Rademacher provided the opportunity for public testimony; however, none was given. Commissioner
Kirkmeyer stated only Development Standard #1 is cited in the proposed Resolution, and she inquired
as to whether additional Development Standards should be included. Mr. Parko stated he will review
the other 23 Development Standards in more detail; however, the property is clearly in violation of
Development Standard #1, since the property is not being utilized as a police impound lot. In response
to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Mr. Barker stated each of the Development Standards not being met
should be listed in the proposed Resolution; however, if the property is not being utilized as a police
impound lot, none of the Development Standards are being met, since all the Development Standards
are applicable to the approved use. In response to Commissioner Conway, Mr. Parko confirmed staff's
site visit revealed the property is not being utilized to any extent as an impound lot. Commissioner
Kirkmeyer moved to schedule a Show Cause Hearing on September 1, 2010, at or about 10:00 a.m., to
determine whether Use by Special Review Permit #1351 issued to James Wrenfrow should be revoked,
and to amend the Resolution to include all the Development Standards. Seconded by Commissioner
Conway, the motion carried unanimously. (Clerk's Note: This matter will be called up on September 1,
2010, and continued to September 8, 2010, at 10:00 a.m., in order to meet the publication requirements
for the notice.)
HEARING TO OBTAIN PUBLIC INPUT CONCERNING DENVER METROPOLITAN WASTEWATER
RECLAMATION DISTRICT NORTHERN TREATMENT PLANT WASTEWATER UTILITY PLAN:
Mr. Barker stated a public hearing was set to accept testimony on this matter, and notification of the
hearing was provided to the municipalities that the Board specified and a notice for the public was
posted on the County website. He stated the Department of Public Health and Environment must
incorporate any feedback received at the hearing in a response to the State.
Trevor Jiricek, Director, Departments of Planning Services and Public Health and Environment,
Environmental Health, stated the Denver Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation District will be
presenting the Utility Plan and Site Application Plan; however, the land use approval will be considered
at a later time and this is simply a presentation which in no way affects the authority of the Board as it
pertains to land use.
Barbara Biggs, Governmental Affairs Officer, Denver Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation District,
introduced Bill Brennan, Northern Treatment Plant Program Manager, and Cathy Gerali, District
Manager.
Mr. Brennan introduced Renee Paplow, Comprehensive Planner, and he stated she was involved in
developing the Utility Plan. He stated the group has spoken to the Board about the Utility Plan on other
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informal occasions and the Board has previously viewed components of the presentation he will be
providing; however, today's presentation will provide more detail about the Utility Plan. He stated the
Utility Plan will support the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's site approval
process. Mr. Brennan stated signatures from the Weld County Departments of Planning and Public
Health and Environment will be required on the Utility Plan and Site Application as the processes
proceed with the North Range Water Quality Association and the State. He stated there are three (3)
major elements: 1) The treatment plant, which is located at County Road 2 and U.S. Highway 85;
2) The South Platte Interceptor, which is a seven (7) mile gravity sewer line which will transport flow
from the service area to the new plant, and it ranges from 42 to 84 inches in diameter; and 3) The
Effluent Pump-Back, which is a pipeline which will transport flow from the new plant upstream to the
Fulton Ditch Headgate, to meet water rights requirements of the City of Thornton. He stated
alternatives to the Effluent Pump-Back are being pursued and the Metro District will hopefully know
within approximately one (1) year whether there is an acceptable alternative. He stated the Effluent
Pump-Back line will be approximately 30 inches in diameter and eleven miles long, and it will be
capable of pumping 20,000,000 gallons of flow upstream per day. Mr. Brennan stated one of the main
goals of the plant is to consolidate facilities and there will be several lift stations and treatment plants in
the area which can eventually be decommissioned, offloaded, or taken out of service, including
three (3) lift stations owned by the City of Aurora, one (1) owned by the City of Denver, two (2) lift
stations which are owned by South Adams County Water Sanitation District, the existing Brantner
Gulch Lift Station, and the Todd Creek lift station which is owned by the City of Thornton. He stated the
new plant will offload the South Adams County Williams Monaco treatment plant and the existing
Robert W. Hite treatment plant at 64th and York Streets, and over time the Brighton Wastewater
Treatment plant will be decommissioned. He stated the Denver Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation
District was formed in the year 1961, construction for the existing plant began in the year 1964, the
region for the proposed plant was identified in the year 1982, and in the year 2006, a specific site was
identified for the new plant and the Denver Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation District decided to
move forward, contingent on the City of Brighton and South Adams County joining the District, which
occurred in June, 2009. Mr. Brennan stated the Denver Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation District
then began its study phase, which included the Wastewater Utility Plan and was completed in June,
2010, at which time the Denver Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation District began submitting the
Utility Plan to referral agencies, including the Weld County Departments of Planning Services and
Public Health and Environment, and the North Front Range Water Quality Association. He stated the
facility designing will commence early in the year 2011. Commissioner Kirkmeyer inquired about the
gaps in the northwest corner of the service area map. Mr. Brennan stated the large gap in the middle
of the map is an arsenal, which will not be served, and the other gaps are areas which are not part of
the cities currently being served by the Denver Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation District, for
example, there are some gaps in between the Cities of Thornton and Brighton. In response to
Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Mr. Brennan confirmed the gap between 1-25 and Thornton on the map is the
City of Northglenn, and he stated the Denver Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation District has served
the City of Northglenn in the past; however, it no longer does. He stated eleven potential sites were
considered for the location of the proposed plant before the proposed site was selected in the year
2006, and the proposed site was selected because it is near the river, it is large enough to
accommodate future expansion, it has the ability to serve the area utilizing gravity pipes, and it is
environmentally suitable. He stated several public meetings have been conducted beginning in the
year 2001, before the site was selected, then in the year 2006, a meeting was conducted concerning
the proposed site, and another meeting was conducted in April, 2010. Mr. Brennan stated in addition to
the public meetings, more than 80 meetings have been conducted with various municipalities,
individuals, and entities. He stated in addition to accommodating the new growth in the area, the
Denver Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation District is concerned about protecting the South Platte
River.
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Ms. Biggs stated more space is needed to conduct higher levels of water treatment; therefore, the
Denver Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation District chose a site which is large enough to
accommodate current water treatment requirements and additional treatment requirements as is
anticipated to be necessary in the future, and the existing treatment plants which will remain in
operation after this plant is constructed will not have the space to accommodate additional treatment
requirements. She stated a concern which has been expressed is that the new facility will add
pollutants to the South Platte River; however, effluent is already discharged into the River, and the
wastewater will receive a higher level of treatment than at existing smaller plants. Mr. Brennan stated
Bill Lewis has been hired to complete the water flow modeling for the proposed treatment plant and he
utilized three (3) key areas of concern, which are: ammonium, nitrate, and temperature. He stated
other issues which Mr. Lewis considered included the nutrient water quality criteria proposed by
theColorado Department of Public Health and Environment, and Mr. Lewis determined the anticipated
capacity and permit limits at the new treatment plant. Ms. Biggs stated the Denver Metropolitan
Wastewater Reclamation District worked extensively with the Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment in determining the nutrient water quality criteria. Mr. Brennan stated the Denver
Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation District's plan is to meet the needs of economic development
and growth, construct advanced facilities utilizing proven techniques and practices, to continue being
safe, reliable, and cost-effective, and to extend its environmental stewardship. He stated the Denver
Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation District has been around for more than 45 years, it has
maintained reasonable rates compared to other utility companies of similar sizes, and it will continue to
protect the South Platte River. He stated UV disinfection and extensive control systems will be utilized
and odor control measures will be taken. Mr. Brennan reiterated the existing plants are reaching
capacity and the proposed plant will be capable of supporting future growth. He stated the Denver
Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation District wants to blend in with the community and the City of
Brighton indicated it would like the proposed facility to aesthetically resemble the Brighton Pavillions
concept, which will be incorporated into the design. Ms. Biggs stated the Denver Metropolitan
Wastewater Reclamation District decided it cannot construct a facility of this size without conducting a
sustainability study, and six (6) areas of importance were identified. She stated the first area is Energy
Management, and the Board recently approved an anaerobic digestion process for a feedlot; however,
the Denver Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation District has been utilizing a similar process to
capture methane gas at the Hite Treatment Facility since the year 1985, which generates approximately
40 percent of the electrical power for the facility. She stated the second item which was identified is
Community Involvement; it is hoped the educational opportunities at the Community Center will be
helpful to the community and it is the goal of the Denver Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation District
for the North Wastewater Treatment Plant to be viewed as an amenity. Ms. Biggs stated the Denver
Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation District has won national awards for habitat improvement along
the South Platte River, and it will continue protecting and monitoring the water quality and minimizing
greenhouse gases by capturing methane gas and utilizing aerobic digestion. She stated
environmental, economic, and social goals were adopted to support the Denver Metropolitan
Wastewater Reclamation District's sustainability approach. She stated an inventory of the Denver
Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation District's current practices was taken and in addition to the
anaerobic processes utilized at the Hite facility, the District is converting its fleet to hybrid vehicles,
eliminating outdated energy-intensive lift stations and plants, which will allow for higher levels of water
treatment. Mr. Brennan stated the past year has prioritized planning, the internal teams are being
established, and later this year designers and builders will be hired to design and construct the plant.
He stated the pipeline construction is anticipated to commence in the year 2012, and the plant is
anticipated to commence operation in the year 2015. He stated there will be a Utility Plan Review
Committee meeting on August 24, 2010, then the Denver Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation District
will address the comments received by the Utility Plan Review Committee before September 16, 2010,
and on September 23, 2010, the Site Application and Utility Plan will be considered. In response to
Commissioner Conway, Mr. Brennan stated there are six (6) landowners that the Denver Metropolitan
Wastewater Reclamation District is in various stages of negation with, and all the properties should be
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obtained by the end of the year. He stated one (1) of the properties has been purchased and
condemnation has been filed on two (2) of the properties; however, possession agreements have been
entered into for both of those properties. Commissioner Conway inquired as to whether the
condemnations are friendly or adverse. Mr. Brennan stated the property owners are satisfied with the
possession agreements; however, there are remaining cost concerns. Commissioner Conway stated
he is aware that sometimes friendly condemnations are completed for tax purposes. Ms. Biggs stated
the Denver Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation District has reached an agreement with the owner of
the mobile home park for the purchase of the land, and on June 2, 2010, representatives met with
residents of the mobile home park and presented the moving assistance package. She stated staff
worked with a non-profit organization, Almost Home, to develop a directory of housing and community
resources, in both English and Spanish, including an inventory of nearby mobile home parks. She
stated the Denver Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation District also entered into an agreement with
Almost Home to provide counseling services to the mobile home residents. Ms. Biggs stated there are
approximately 94 mobile homes in the park, and approximately 15 or 16 of the mobile homes are new
enough that the homes can be moved; therefore, the Denver Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation
District will pay 100 percent of the cost to move those homes within a 50 miles radius. She stated
those homes which cannot be moved are being appraised and the Denver Metropolitan Wastewater
Reclamation District has committed to purchasing those mobile homes for 120 percent of the appraised
value. She stated the appraiser will consider both internal and external improvements, at the
homeowners' discretion, and the appraiser has a translator accompanying him while he conducts the
appraisals. Ms. Biggs stated the Denver Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation District has also
provided each of the residents with a $2,000.00 moving expense allotment, which may be utilized in
any way the residents deem necessary. She stated up to this point, the discussions with the mobile
home residents have been very friendly and she has received a number of telephone calls about how
respectful the appraiser has been. She stated the Denver Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation
District is also providing moving incentives for the mobile home residents and it is working hard to move
the families with children before the school year begins. She stated residents who move before
October 31, 2010, will receive a $1,500.00 incentive; residents who move after November 1, 2010, and
before January 15, 2011, will receive a $1,000.00 incentive; and residents who move after January 16,
2011, and before March 31, 2011, will receive a $500.00 incentive. Ms. Biggs stated all the mobile
home residents have been given until June, 2011, to move, and she is optimistic many of the residents
will be moved well before then. Chair Rademacher gave the opportunity for public testimony; however,
none was provided. Commissioner Kirkmeyer stated the Board invited the Mayors and representatives
from the Cities of Dacono, Firestone, Thornton, and Northglenn, and the Towns of Erie, Frederick, Fort
Lupton, Hudson, and Platteville to attend the hearing today. Mr. Barker stated there is also a public
input hearing scheduled for August 11, 2010, solely to allow the public another chance to speak on the
matter.
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 10:15 a.m.
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