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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
NOVEMBER 25, 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, November 25, 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 - EXCUSED
Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer
Commissioner David E. Long
Also present:
Assistant County Attorney, Cyndy Giauque
Acting Clerk to the Board, Elizabeth Strong
Director of Administrative Services, Monica Mika
MINUTES: Commissioner Long moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of November 23, 2009, 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 Rademacher moved to approve the Consent Agenda as printed.
Commissioner Long seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, FAIR BOARD - PATRICIA KINDVALL, REID GRAVES, K.C. HATCH,
ROSE ESPARZA: Chair Garcia read the certificates into the record, recognizing Patricia Kindvall, Reid
Graves, K.C. Hatch, and Rose Esparza for their service on the Fair Board. Mr. Graves was present to
accept the certificate and he expressed his appreciation for the Board's support of the Fair Board.
Commissioner Rademacher thanked Mr. Graves for his service.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, PLANNING COMMISSION - PAUL BRANHAM, DOUG OCHSNER:
Chair Garcia read the certificates into the record, recognizing Paul Branham and Doug Ochsner for
their service on the Planning Commission. Mr. Ochsner was present to accept the certificate, he
thanked the Board for seriously considering the feedback provided by the Planning Commission, and
he stated the experience of serving on the Planning Commission has been gratifying. Commissioner
Rademacher thanked Mr. Oschner for his service, and he stated the Planning Commission may be the
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most active board in the County, the members invest a lot of time, and the members deserve praise for
their contributions.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports.
BIDS:
PRESENT AND APPROVE BID #60900175, AIR DUCT CLEANING FOR HUMAN SERVICES
BUILDING B - DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: Barb Connolly, Controller, stated
emergency approval of this bid is being requested. Ms. Connolly stated two vendors submitted bids;
Doc's Super Vac and Mighty Ducks, LLC, and she recommended approval of the low bid from Doc's
Super Vac, in the amount of $23,638.00. She stated the bid is to clean the duct work and perform
repairs for the Department of Human Services Building B. Chair Garcia stated one of the companies
that submitted a bid is from Fort Collins, Colorado, and the other is from Cheyenne, Wyoming; neither
company is located in Weld County, and he inquired as to why no local vendors submitted bids for this
project.
Toby Taylor, Department of Buildings and Grounds, stated during the remodeling of Building B the
workers cut into a fibrous material, which is being blown throughout the building; therefore, the formal
bid process was not followed. Mr. Taylor stated three vendors were solicited for bids and one did not
submit a proposal because it is only able to perform residential duct cleaning. He stated the situation
needs to be resolved before a catastrophic failure of the insulation occurs and the entire air duct system
needs to be replaced. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said bid, in the amount of
$23,638.00, from Doc's Super Vac, based on staff's recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner
Long, the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR 2009-2010 PREVENTIVE HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES
BLOCK GRANT AND LETTER OF SUPPORT: Dr. Mark Wallace, M.D., Director, Department of Public
Health and Environment, stated the Board reviewed the application at a work session conducted on
November 19, 2009. He stated the Department has received this grant funding from the Federal
government for a number of years, and it has historically been utilized for immunization programs;
however, due to the obesity crisis, the focus will be providing access to healthier food products in
communities which do not have large supermarkets. He stated the grant will allow the Department to
work with smaller communities in innovative ways and he proposed piloting the program in the east
side of the City of Greeley and in some of the unincorporated areas of Weld County. Dr. Wallace
stated there are no large supermarkets available in the east side of Greeley; therefore, the residents in
the area tend to purchase food products at gas stations and convenience stores. He stated the project
will allow the Department to provide education and incentives to local businesses and consumers. He
stated refrigeration may be an issue the Department addresses because many convenience stores are
not equipped to safely provide fresh fruits and vegetables. In response to Chair Garcia, Dr. Wallace
confirmed the County match will be provided in staff time, and this is work the staff is already
performing. Further responding to Chair Garcia, Dr. Wallace confirmed the food retailers and
consumers will be surveyed, in order to determine the challenges being faced. Dr. Wallace stated this
grant program aligns with other grant programs the Department will be facilitating in order to help Weld
County residents have access to healthier foods. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said
application and Letter of Support. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Judy Griego, Director, Department of Human Services, stated the
expenditure authorizations were presented to the Board at a work session conducted on October 26,
2009. She stated the first expenditure authorization is for the Hire Colorado Project, and it will provide
$378,308.00 to place approximately 59 individuals who have exhausted their unemployment insurance
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in subsidized public or private sector jobs. She stated the funds will be utilized to provide limited
training, employment opportunities, and work supports for the targeted groups of people, and the term
for the expenditure authorization will commence November 9, 2009, through June 30, 2010.
Ms. Griego stated the second expenditure authorization is for the Trade Adjustment Act (TAA)
Program, it will provide $26,481.00 for the case management of individuals who have lost their jobs as
a result of their positions being moved out of the country, and the term of the expenditure authorization
will commence November 2, 2009, through September 30, 2010. Commissioner Rademader stated if
$378,308.00 is being provided to place 59 individuals for the Colorado Hire Project, the cost figures out
to be approximately $60,000.00 per individual. Ms. Griego stated the expenditure authorization
specifies how it will assist the 59 individuals; however, the expenditure authorization will also be used to
assist other people. Commissioner Rademacher inquired as to how the 59 people will be selected for
the Hire Colorado Project. Ms. Griego stated the participants in the Hire Colorado Project will be
assisted on a first come, first served basis. Commissioner Kirkmeyer stated the individuals who are
selected for the Hire Colorado Project also must have exhausted their unemployment insurance prior to
being eligible for assistance. She further stated the memorandum provided by Ms. Griego indicates
funds will be used to provide limited training, employment opportunities, and work supports for targeted
groups of individuals who are utilizing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) reserve funds;
therefore, more people will be involved in the Hire Colorado Project than the 59 individuals mentioned.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said expenditure authorizations and authorize the Chair to
sign. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN - CHILD ADVOCACY RESOURCE AND EDUCATION, INC.: Ms. Griego stated the agreement
was presented to the Board at a work session conducted on November 16, 2009, and it is an ongoing
agreement with Child Advocacy Resource and Education (CARE), Inc., to provide outreach services to
the community, education on child abuse and neglect, parent education, and children's family education
classes. She stated the term of the agreement is January 1, 2010, through December 31, 2010, and
CARE will be paid from the Child Welfare Block Grant, in an amount not to exceed $37,820.00.
Commissioner Long moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TWO AGREEMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH VARIOUS PROVIDERS
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Griego stated the two agreements were presented to the
Board at a work session conducted on November 16, 2009, and the agreements are with Dr. Theron
Sills, M.D., and Dr. Larry Matthews, M.D, who are on the Child Protection team and provide psychiatric
and medical consultations, respectively. She stated Dr. Sills will be paid an amount not to exceed
$3,600.00, and Dr. Matthews will be paid an amount not to exceed $5,300.00. She stated
Dr. Matthews is a member of the State Child Fatality Committee and both of the doctors are assets to
the Child Protection Team. Ms. Griego stated the agreements are for Calendar Year 2010 and will be
paid from Child Welfare Block Grant funds. Chair Garcia stated the rates are low. Ms. Griego stated
the low rates demonstrate these doctors are committed to the child protection process. Chair Garcia
stated Dr. Sills has historically provided a large number of psychiatric consultations for the Department
and he inquired as whether the maximum amount may be too low and result in the Department
requesting additional funds later in the year. Ms. Griego stated this has been the standard amount
allotted for Dr. Sills services and she does not foresee the amount needing to be raised this year.
Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said agreements and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES - GARY YOUNG/RIVA DEL
LAGO, LLC: Christopher Woodruff, Assessor, stated the petitioner is requesting an adjustment for Tax
Year 2008. Mr. Woodruff stated prior to August, 2008, the property was tax exempt; however in
August, 2008, it was sold to a private property owner; therefore, it lost its tax exempt status. He stated
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the property was classified commercial; however, it has been determined the property needs to be
classified residential; therefore, the property will be assessed a rate of 7.96 percent, rather than
29 percent, which will yield a tax abatement in the amount of $11,526.32. In response to Chair Garcia,
Mr. Woodruff stated if the dormitories became apartments, the property would still be classified
residential; however, if the property became a hotel or a motel, it would be classified commercial.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said petition for abatement, in the amount of $11,526.32,
based on staff's recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR AMBULANCE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CORNELL CORRECTIONS MANAGEMENT, INC.: Commissioner
Kirkmeyer stated this agreement is between the Weld County Paramedic Service and Cornell
Corrections Management, Inc., which is a correctional facility located near the Town of Hudson. She
stated Cornell Corrections Management, Inc., is required by the State to have an agreement of this
nature in place, and the agreement will ensure Cornell Corrections Management, Inc., will reimburse
the County for any ambulance services it provides to the facility. Chair Garcia inquired as to whether
the County Attorney's Office has reviewed the agreement. Cyndy Giauque, Assistant County Attorney,
stated she was involved with drafting the agreement. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said
agreement 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 9:27 a.m.
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