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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
AUGUST 11, 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 11, 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 — EXCUSED
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 9, 2010, as printed. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, and
it carried unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Long moved to approve the Consent Agenda as printed.
Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, BAGS OF LOVE - RUTH AND JOSEPH AKINS, ESTHER CARROLL,
AND SISTER MARY REGIS LEAHY: Chair Rademacher read the certificates into the record,
recognizing Ruth and Joseph Akins, Esther Carroll, and Sister Mary Regis Leahy for their service with
Bags of Love. Commissioner Conway stated it was an honor having lunch with these individuals in the
Town of Platteville on Monday. He stated the organization began in the basement of a home and now
it is operated out of a garage in the Town of Frederick. He stated the group has prepared 600 Bags of
Love for children who are in challenging circumstances, and the group was recently recognized with the
Channel 7 Volunteer Award for its contribution to Weld and Adams Counties. Commissioner Conway
stated Weld County is fortunate to have citizens who are making a real difference in children's lives.
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COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Conway stated the Weld County Clerk
and Recorder has indicated the Emissions Program may be delayed by 30 days due to the Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment experiencing challenges with identifying vehicles;
therefore, the start date may be moved from November 1, 2010, to December 1, 2010.
BIDS:
PRESENT BID #B1000123, AUDIT SERVICES - DEPARTMENTS OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
AND ADMINISTRATION: Monica Mika, Director of Finance and Administration, stated said bid will be
presented for approval on August 25, 2010. In response to Chair Rademacher, Ms. Mika confirmed
there is only one (1) local vendor that submitted a bid.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER CANCELLATION OF TAXES ON CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY, MOBILE HOME
AND/OR POSSESSORY INTEREST ACCOUNTS: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated according to
State statute, the Treasurer has the ability to recommend the Board remove uncollectable accounts
from the database. He stated the uncollectable accounts are typically mobile homes which have been
removed from Weld County, occasionally there is personal property on the list, which was declared;
however, it is no longer located in Weld County, and rarely there is real property on the list, one (1) of
which is listed today. Commissioner Garcia moved to cancel the taxes on listed personal property,
mobile home, and/or possessory interest accounts. Commissioner Long seconded the motion. Chair
Rademacher inquired as to whether these accounts are sent to collections. Mr. Barker stated it is not
worth it to send the accounts to collections, since the properties are no longer at the previous locations.
There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER VETERAN'S SERVICE OFFICERS MONTHLY REPORT AND CERTIFICATION OF PAY
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Mika stated that Dorothy Strong, Veteran's Office, does a
great job for Weld County and she is an unsung hero. She stated the Veteran's Office is running
efficiently and successfully, with few expenses other than Ms. Strong's salary, and she should be
commended. Chair Rademacher stated he would like the opportunity to thank Ms. Strong in person.
Commissioner Conway moved to approve said Veteran's Service Officers Monthly Report and
Certification of Pay and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion.
Commissioner Conway concurred with the comments made by Ms. Mika and Chair Rademacher, and
indicated he appreciates all Ms. Strong's hard work. There being no further discussion, the motion
carried unanimously.
HEARING TO OBTAIN PUBLIC INPUT CONCERNING DENVER METROPOLITAN WASTEWATER
RECLAMATION DISTRICT NORTHERN TREATMENT PLANT WASTEWATER UTILITY PLAN: Doug
Meyer, Weld County resident, inquired as to whether a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) study
was completed or if only computer modeling was utilized. Commissioner Conway stated any project of
this nature must comply with State and Federal rules and regulations for wastewater treatment facilities
and he assumes a NEPA study is part of the permitting process. Mr. Barker concurred. Mr. Meyer
inquired as to what effects the facility will have on the ground water. Chair Rademacher stated the
treatment facility will be constructed in accordance with the new standards; therefore, it will be much
cleaner than other nearby plants. Mr. Meyer stated last August at a meeting he attended, the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicated the pH level is rising in the South Platte River and
Escherichia coli (E. Coli) is on the rise. Chair Rademacher stated those are the reasons Regulation 31
was amended by the State Water Quality Control Commission; however, it contains EPA water
standards which may be impossible to achieve. He stated he is a member of the Northwest Water
Quality Association, which has determined the new regulations cannot be met, and there are coalitions
opposing the new regulations statewide. Mr. Meyer indicated computer modeling was utilized to take
water rights away from farmers in Weld County, and smart growth is a good idea for metropolitan
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areas; however, it is not beneficial to the Weld County. Commissioner Garcia stated he has located the
website address for Denver Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation District; it is
www.metrowastewater.com, and he suggested Mr. Meyer contact the District. In response to
Mr. Meyer, Chair Rademacher stated the Board will consider approval of the treatment plant in a land
use hearing. Mr. Barker stated the City of Brighton may be annexing the property where the water
treatment plant will be constructed, in which case Weld County will not be involved in its approval.
Mr. Meyer stated he does not want to stop progress; he just wants to ensure the progress is completed
properly and in accordance with State statutes.
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 9:22 a.m.
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