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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MARCH 17, 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, March 17, 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 March 15, 2010, as printed. Commissioner Kirkmeyer 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 Long moved to approve the Consent Agenda as printed.
Commissioner Conway seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICE, SHERIFF'S OFFICE - CHARLES SAGE: Chair Rademacher read the
certificate into the record, recognizing Charles Sage for 26 years of service with the Weld County
Sheriff's Office.
John Cooke, Weld County Sheriff, stated Mr. Sage is one of the most fair and positive people he has
met, and his legacy will continue at the Sheriff's Office, as a result of all of the employees he has
trained. Sheriff Cooke stated Mr. Sage is a valuable asset and he will be greatly missed.
Mr. Sage expressed his appreciation to his colleagues for attending the presentation, and for guiding
and supporting him throughout his career. He stated he endured many trials and tribulations
throughout his career, which he has learned and grown from, and he thanked his family for supporting
him.
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Commissioner Conway thanked Mr. Sage for his service to the citizens of Weld County.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Kirkmeyer stated she attended a
meeting yesterday regarding the Smart Energy Project and the conversion of vehicles to natural gas,
and there were approximately 50 people in attendance. She stated two (2) of the subcontractors who
attended the meeting indicated they are interested in converting their fleets to natural gas. Chair
Rademacher stated he attended the meeting also and he enjoyed it.
Commissioner Long stated the Forest Service is postponing the prescribed burns on Pawnee National
Grassland this year, and representatives from the Forest Service are going to meet with the Board next
Tuesday regarding the matter. He thanked Bruce Barker, County Attorney, for his efforts regarding the
matter. Chair Rademacher stated it has always been the goal of the Board to be able to coordinate the
burns with the Forest Service; not to ban the prescribed burns, and Commissioner Long concurred.
Commissioner Conway commended Commissioner Long for his work with the Forest Service over the
last 12 years, and he stated the Forest Service is beginning to coordinate with the County for the first
time.
Commissioner Conway stated tomorrow is the Air Quality Control Commission hearing, at 9:00 a.m.,
and he invited the public to attend and voice their opinions. He thanked Mr. Barker for his diligence,
patience, and hard work concerning this matter. In response to Commissioner Conway, Mr. Barker
stated the public will be invited to speak first at the hearing.
Commissioner Conway stated he is meeting with U.S. State Department officials this afternoon to
discuss the impacts of the migration and resettlement of refugees into the community, since there has
been an increase in Weld County's refugee population. He stated Paul Stein, Lutheran Family
Services, organized the upcoming meeting, and Judy Griego, Director, Department of Human Services,
is attending a meeting this morning regarding this matter in relationship to the Department of Human
Services.
BIDS: APPROVE BID #61000062, TRAFFIC PAINT AND BEADS FOR 2010 - DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS: Monica Mika, Director of Finance and Administration, stated the bid was presented
on March 3, 2010, and she recommended that the low bid from Ennis Paint Company, Inc., be
accepted for all three (3) products. Commissioner Garcia moved to approve the low bid from Ennis
Paint, Inc., based on staff's recommendation. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion. In
response to Commissioner Conway, Ms. Mika stated the only local vendor that submitted a bid is
Colorado Paint Company. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously. (Clerk's
Note: Please refer to Document#2010-0453 for an itemized list of the products and bid amounts.)
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER GRANT APPLICATION FOR RELATIONSHIPS ROCK PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN: John Kruse, Department of Human Services, stated the grant application was
reviewed by the Board at a work session conducted this morning, the application is due to the State on
March 19, 2010, and the Department is requesting $300,408.00 from the Statewide Strategic Use
Fund. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER REVISIONS TO OPERATIONS MANUAL, SECTION 6.000, COLORADO WORKS IN
WELD COUNTY AND CHILD CARE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: Mr. Kruse stated this is a policy
change for the summer youth registration and it will provide $75.00 vouchers for recreation and
education programs. He stated the revisions were presented to the Board at a work session conducted
on February 3, 2010, and the only change since then is the initial amount of the vouchers was
proposed to be $100.00 at that time; however, there will be an additional 4,000 people receiving
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notices; therefore, the amount of the vouchers was reduced to $75.00. Commissioner Long moved to
approve said revisions to the Operations Manual, Section 6.000, Colorado Works in Weld County and
Child Care Policies and Procedures. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
CATHOLIC CHARITIES: Mr. Kruse stated this is a non-financial Memorandum of Understanding to
provide Promoting Safe and Stable Family funding to Catholic Charities. He stated the funding is
provided from the State and the County then provides it to Catholic Charities, and this has been the
process for more than ten (10) years. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said Memorandum
of Understanding and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY ASSEMBLY OF MORE THAN 350 PERSONS —
LEAHY FAMILY FARM, LLC: Mr. Barker stated this is an application for a permit for temporary
assembly, and this type of permit remains in effect for one (1) year. He stated the Board has issued a
permit for the property for approximately ten (10) years, and the permits are applied for pursuant to a
Use by Special Review for the property, which requires a permit for temporary assembly be obtained
for the events which occur on the property. He further stated there is a limit of six (6) events allowed on
the property per year. Mr. Barker stated all of the application materials have been submitted, he has
reviewed the application, and he recommends approval.
David Leahy, applicant, stated he is part owner of the Leahy Family Farm, LLC, which was approved
for dirt bike and motorcycle racing in the year 1998 and races have been conducted on the property
every year since then. Mr. Leahy stated the events usually last two (2) days and the races usually
conclude by 6:00 p.m. In response to Chair Rademacher, Mr. Leahy stated there is no alcohol sold at
the events. Commissioner Kirkmeyer stated she was on the Board when the USR was approved in the
year 1998 and she is glad the events have been successful, and she moved to approve said
application. Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously. (Clerk's Note: The
issuance of the permit is contingent on the proof of insurance and bond paperwork being submitted.)
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 59 BETWEEN CRS 76 AND 78: Janet Carter,
Department of Public Works, stated the closure will commence March 17, 2010, through March 19,
2010, and road signs and barricades will be utilized to advise drivers of the closure. Ms. Carter stated
the average daily traffic count for County Road 59 is 230, according to a traffic count conducted in the
year 2008, and water will be utilized for dust abatement. She stated the closure is necessary to replace
a drainage pipe. Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said temporary closure. Seconded by
Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER ESTABLISHMENT OF WELD COUNTY 150TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE AND
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said Resolution
establishing the Weld County 150th Anniversary Committee and to appoint Brian Allmer, Michelle
Langston, Cynthia McPhee, Jerry Neff, Michael Peters, Kathy Rickart, Barbara Rodgers, Judy Stevens,
Nancy Lynch, Chris Woodruff, Steve Moreno, Judge James Hartmann, Karen Salaz, and John Cooke.
Commissioner Conway seconded the motion. Commissioner Garcia stated there is a typographical
error regarding one of the names. He stated the name reads Chris Woodward; however, it is supposed
to be Chris Woodruff, the County Assessor. Commissioner Conway stated there will likely be additional
people appointed to the Committee, and he encouraged interested citizens to contact the Board. There
being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER VETERAN SERVICE OFFICER'S MONTHLY REPORTS AND CERTIFICATIONS OF PAY
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Mika stated these are monthly reports which are submitted
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from the Weld County Veterans Service Office, and after Board approval, the reports are submitted to
the State in order to obtain cost reimbursement. In response to Commissioner Conway, Ms. Mika
stated she is unsure whether the reimbursement amount has increased or decreased from prior years;
however, the reports being considered today are consistent. Commissioner Conway moved to approve
said reports and certifications of pay, 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 9:28 a.m.
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