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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JULY 1, 2009
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, July 1, 2009, 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 William F. Garcia, Chair
Commissioner Douglas Rademacher, Pro-Tem
Commissioner Sean P. Conway
Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer
Commissioner David E. Long
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Elizabeth Strong
Director of Administrative Services, Monica Mika
MINUTES: Commissioner Conway moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of June 29, 2009, as printed. Commissioner Rademacher 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 Rademacher moved to approve the Consent Agenda as printed.
Commissioner Conway seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, AREA AGENCY ON AGING ADVISORY BOARD - ADELLA
ANDRIJESKI: Chair Garcia read the certificate into the record, recognizing Adella Andrijeski for six years
of service on the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Board.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES -
LARRY JAMES: Chair Garcia read the certificate into the record, recognizing Larry James for six years
of service on the North Colorado Medical Center Board of Trustees.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Conway stated he attended a successful
Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP) rally yesterday and Commissioner Rademacher very articulately
communicated the importance of the Project to Weld County, and Commissioners Long and Kirkmeyer
also attended the event. He stated he also met with Longmont City officials last night to discuss numerous
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issues, and with the Fort Lupton City Council earlier in the week. Commissioner Kirkmeyer stated the
NISP Rally was very well done and she is proud of the Commissioners who spoke on the County's behalf.
Commissioner Rademacher concurred with Commissioner Kirkmeyer and stated it is unfortunate there was
not any news coverage of the event as far as he is aware of. Commissioner Conway stated there were
representatives from three televison stations located in the City of Denver; however, he does not know if
any of the stations aired the story. Commissioner Rademacher stated perhaps it will air today or tomorrow.
Commissioner Conway stated there was good coverage of the event in the Coloradoan and the Greeley
Tribune newspapers.
In response to Commissioner Conway, Commissioner Rademacher stated there are ongoing discussions
taking place regarding the relocation of prairie dogs.
Commissioner Conway stated there was discussion last night at the meeting with the City of Longmont
regarding the Highway 66 Study, and Weld County representatives from the Department of Public Works
attended and expressed an interest in coordinating on the Study. Commissioner Rademacher stated the
Board was actively approached regarding the Study last summer; therefore, it was anticipated in advance.
Commissioner Long stated he spoke to a reporter who works for Channel 4, at length after the NISP
meeting, and he indicated a strong interest in covering the subject; however, he has difficulty securing air
time when it is not for a special event; therefore, these types of events allow him to cover the story and it
is in the best interest of NISP to continue to conduct special events. Commissioner Rademacher stated
at least 300 people attended the event. Commissioner Conway stated a representative for the Larimer
County Commissioners attended the event.
Chair Garcia stated he attended the North Colorado Medical Center (NCMC) Community Intern Program
event last night and it was a wonderful opportunity which gave the hospital the opportunity to showcase
a number of items, including the new operating room being built, which will include a laboratory and
radiology capabilities. He stated the amount of technology and skill in the facility is astounding. He stated
there are only 35 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines in Canada, whereas, there are cities in
the United States which contain 35 MRI machines. He stated the burn and cancer centers were also
impressive and he encouraged the other commissioners to visit the facility. Commissioner Rademacher
stated he has visited the facility on a separate occasion and found it interesting.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OVERLAY PROJECT ON
COUNTY ROAD 74 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - TOWN OF WINDSOR: Wayne Howard,
Department of Public Works, stated this is an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Windsor and
it is regarding the project for which American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) funds have been
awarded and is for County Road 74. Mr. Howard stated the Town of Windsor is responsible for
approximately 1/2 mile of County Road 74 and Weld County owns the rest. In response to Commissioner
Conway, Mr. Howard stated the amount requested, and awarded, is $625,000.00, and the money was
solely awarded to Weld County. In response to Commissioner Rademacher, Mr. Howard stated there is
no County match of funds required for this Project. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said
agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER CHANGE IN BOUNDARY LINES OF COMMISSIONER DISTRICTS IN WELD COUNTY,
COLORADO: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated State statute requires the County to conduct a
hearing and then wait 30 days before adopting the Resolution, when changing the commissioner boundary
lines. Mr. Barker stated the hearing was held on June 1, 2009, and a published notice was provided that
the Board intends to adopt Option B, and the Resolution will formally adopt Option B, which will change
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the boundaries for Commissioner Districts 1 and 2. Commissioner Conway inquired as to if any objections
to the changes were made during the 30 -day period. He stated there were no concerns brought to his
attention regarding the changes; however, Steve Moreno, Clerk and Recorder, indicated he notified a
representative of the democratic party of the proposed changes and today's hearing, and the person did
not express any objections to the proposed changes. There was no pubic testimony. Commissioner
Kirkmeyer indicated she thought Plan B moved one precinct from District 2 to District 1 and another
precinct from District 2 to District 3, to make the populations of each precinct more comparable; however,
this map indicates Precinct 206 will be moved from District 2 to District 3, and Precinct 218 will be moved
from District 3 to District 2. Mr. Barker stated this is the map he was provided; however, he can research
the matter. Commissioner Rademacher stated he wants to make sure it is correct before proceeding.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer stated Precinct 206 is supposed to move to District 3; however, District 3 will not
pick up two precincts as is indicated on the map. Mr. Barker suggesting continuing the matter so he may
confer with Mr. Moreno on the matter. Chair Garcia inquired if there is a time constraint regarding this
matter. Mr. Barker stated the deadline is July 1, 2009, which is the reason he scheduled it for today;
however, he does not see a problem with continuing the matter since is only for clarification purposes and
the Board has identified the boundary changes it is in favor of. In response to Commissioner Rademacher,
Mr. Barker stated the Board may approve the Resolution today and he will investigate the matter, and if
there is a problem, the Board may remove the item from the Consent Agenda on Monday. Commissioner
Long stated it seems the problem is in the notice because it contains an error; the notice indicates Precinct
218 is being moved to District 2 and it should have stated Precinct 218 is being moved to District 1. In
response to Mr. Barker, Commissioner Kirkmeyer clarified the information is incorrect on the map, in
addition to the notice.
Monica Mika, Director of Administrative Services, stated the District populations are listed on the maps and
Plan B indicates each District has a population of approximately 81,000 people, which illustrates the
Board's intent. Commissioner Rademacher stated the populations indicate the intended changes;
however, the precinct changes are incorrect. Commissioner Kirkmeyer stated the Board can direct the
information to be corrected in the Resolution and approve it today. Commissioner Conway moved to
approve said change in boundary lines of the Commissioner Districts in Weld County, Colorado, as
discussed. Commissioner Rademacher seconded the motion. Commissioner Long indicated he is
concerned that both notices contained the incorrect descriptions. Mr. Barker stated it should not be a
problem since the notices indicated individuals may come into the office and view the map and he believes
it is only the map key that is incorrect. Commissioner Kirkmeyer stated she does not believe there is a
problem since the Board specified which precincts will be moving to which districts at the hearing on
June 1, 2009, and there was an opportunity for public input today. There being no further discussion, the
motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER CANCELLATION AND RELEASE OF FORM OF COLLATERAL FOR PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT FINAL PLAN, PF #1035 - RED BARON DEVELOPMENT, LLC: Kim Ogle, Department
of Planning Services, stated the Department of Public Works conducted an inspection of the site in
June, 2009, and determined the site is in compliance regarding all transportation items, and the
Department of Planning Services conducted an inspection on May 8, 2009, and determined all of the non -
transportation items are complete; therefore, staff recommends the full release of collateral.
Don Carroll, Department of Public Works, stated the site is located on County Roads 39 and 18, west of
Aristocrat Acres, and it a subdivision in the Platte Valley Airpark. Commissioner Conway moved to
approve said cancellation and release of collateral. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion
carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER CANCELLATION AND RELEASE OF COLLATERAL FOR USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW #1527
- WASTE MANAGEMENT DISPOSAL SERVICES OF COLORADO, INC.: Mr. Ogle stated the Department
of Public Works conducted an inspection in June, 2009, and determined the site improvements are
complete; therefore, release of the collateral is recommended.
Mr. Carroll stated this is a landfill located on State Highway 14 and County Road 25, and there was one
mile of roadway constructed to accommodate trash trucks traveling from the City of Fort Collins. He stated
the collateral being considered for release is the amount retained for the one-year warranty period.
Commissioner Conway moved to approve said cancellation and release of collateral. Seconded by
Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CANCELLATION AND RELEASE OF COLLATERAL FOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
FINAL PLAN, PF #604 - DARREL ADOLF AND DELMER ZIEGLER: Mr. Ogle stated the Departments of
Public Work and Planning Services have inspected the site in May and June, 2009, and staff recommends
release of the collateral. In response to Chair Garcia, Mr. Carroll stated the Department of Public Works
is in support of releasing the collateral. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said cancellation and
release of collateral. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CANCELLATION AND RELEASE OF COLLATERAL FOR MINOR SUBDIVISION FINAL
PLAN, MF #614, PHEASANT CREST ESTATES - TIMOTHY AND LISA BROUGH: Mr. Ogle stated staff
from the Departments of Public Works and Planning Services have inspected the property and determined
all of the required improvements have been completed; therefore, release of the collateral is
recommended.
Mr. Carroll stated the site is located north of State Highway 14, and on County Roads 84 and 13. He
stated the Department of Public Works recommends release of the collateral. Commissioner Rademacher
moved to approve said cancellation and release of collateral. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the
motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CANCELLATION AND RELEASE OF COLLATERAL FOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
FINAL PLAN, PF #622 - SHULTZ FARMS, INC.: Mr. Ogle stated the Department of Public Works
conducted a field inspection in June, 2009, and the Department of Planning Services conducted an
inspection in May, 2009, and both Departments determined the necessary items have been completed and
recommend release of the collateral.
In response to Chair Garcia, Mr. Carroll stated the site is located south of the Town of Johnstown, east of
the railroad tracks, and on County Roads 13 and 38. Commissioner Long moved to approve said
cancellation and release of collateral. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, 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.
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There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:31 a.m.
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