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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MAY 18, 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, May 18, 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 H. 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, Jennifer VanEgdom
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Conway moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of May 13, 2009, as printed. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on May 12, 2009, as follows: 1) Violation Hearings. Commissioner Conway 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 Conway moved to approve the Consent Agenda as printed.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports.
BIDS:
APPROVE BID #B0900113, 2009 GRADER BLADES - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Monica
Mika, Director of Administrative Services, stated staff recommends acceptance of the low bid from Wylaco
Supply Company, for a total cost of $199,000.55. She confirmed the Department expects to purchase new
blades every two years, and the Department has not done business with Wylaco in the past; however, staff
is confident that the company will adequately supply the Department's needs. In response to
Commissioner Conway, Ms. Mika indicated references were not checked; however, staff has held
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discussions with other entities which have utilized the vendor. Commissioner Conway moved to approve
said bid, based upon staffs recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION MODIFICATIONS FOR VARIOUS WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Don Warden, Director of Finance and
Administration, indicated Judy Griego, Director, Department of Human Services, could not be present
today, due to an illness within the family. He stated Ms. Griego reviewed this item of business, in detail,
with the Board within a previous work session, and he briefly reviewed the programs and the amount of
funds provided, as described within the memorandum. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said
modifications and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER GRANT AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Warden indicated Ms. Griego also presented this item of business within a previous
work session, and he stated the grant agreement will implement and deliver services through Federal and
State -funded employment and training programs. He further stated the term of the agreement is from
July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2012, and the agreement will be amended in future years to determine
funding levels. Commissioner Long moved to approve said grant agreement and authorize the Chair to
sign. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 70 AT INTERSECTION WITH CR 29: Janet Carter,
Department of Public Works, stated County Road 70, at the intersection with County Road 29, will be
closed from May 26, through June 4, 2009, to replace four culverts. She stated the Department will utilize
the necessary road signs and barriers to warn motorists of the closure, the average daily traffic count on
County Road 70 is approximately 226 vehicles, and magnesium chloride will be utilized for dust control on
the detour route. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said temporary closure. Seconded by
Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CONTRACT AMENDMENT #5 FOR ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE
GRANT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Mika stated the grant was awarded in the year 2006
for the Courts remodeling project, and matching funds were provided by the County for this project. She
confirmed the fifth amendment will extend the time of performance from June 30, 2009, to December 31,
2009, at which time the project and all necessary paperwork is expected to be completed. Commissioner
Conway moved to approve said contract amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER DECLARING CERTAIN EQUIPMENTAS SURPLUS PROPERTY: Barb Connolly, Controller,
stated several vehicles formerly utilized by the Transportation Division, were deemed excessive inventory
when the transportation program was reduced. She indicated a listing of the vehicles will be published
within the Greeley Tribune, and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will also post a notice
to other communities, regarding the sale of the vehicles to the highest bidder. She clarified North Range
Behavioral Heath was interested in a couple of the vehicles, and the names of the entities which purchase
all of the vehicles will be provided at a later date. Responding to Chair Garcia, Ms. Connolly confirmed
the 800 MHz radios will be removed from the vehicles and sold separately. Commissioner Long moved to
declare said equipment as surplus property. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried
unanimously.
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CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) GRANT ASSISTANCE
FOR SECTIONS 5310 AND 5311 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION: Ms. Connolly stated the County has received grant funds from CDOT for these
transportation programs for a number of years, and this application for the years 2010 and 2011. She
stated the County will provide matching funds for the grant request, for a total amount of $276,500.00 for
the year 2010, and a total amount of $302,750.00 for the year 2011. She confirmed there is no penalty
if all the funds are not utilized, and the match provided by Weld County will decrease concurrently. In
response to Commissioner Conway, Ms. Connolly confirmed the grant funds are utilized for the operation
of the transit system. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair
to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER ESTABLISHMENT OF RURAL TASK FORCE AND APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS:
Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the establishment of the Rural Task Force, and the
appointment of said members, as listed within the Resolution. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the
motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER SUBDIVISION AND REESTABLISHMENT OF CERTAIN PRECINCTS FOR 2009 GENERAL
ELECTION: Mr. Barker indicated State statute requires that precinct boundaries, utilized within a general
election year ending in the number eight, shall remain in effect until after a general election ending in the
year zero; however, when precinct boundaries are established, any voting precinct containing more than
2,000 eligible electors must be split. He clarified Steve Moreno, Weld County Clerk and Recorder, has
identified six precincts which will all contain more than 2,000 eligible electors this coming summer,
therefore, the precincts will be split as shown on the attached map. Responding to Commissioner Conway,
Mr. Barker confirmed the precincts will not be allowed to be modified again until the year 2011.
Commissioner Conway moved to approve said subdivision and reestablishment of precincts. 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 9:15 a.m.
Weld County Clerk to the Board
Depu Clerk i. the Board
David E. Long
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD CfbUNW OLORADO
Sean R. Conway
arba Kirkmeyer
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