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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MAY 6, 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 6, 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 - EXCUSED
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Jennifer VanEgdom
Controller, Barb Connolly
MINUTES: Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of May 4, 2009, as printed. Commissioner Conway 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 Conway moved to approve the Consent Agenda as printed.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, WELD COUNTY FAMILIES, YOUTH, AND CHILDREN COMMISSION -
JUAN LOPEZ: Chair Garcia read the certificate into the record, recognizing Juan Lopez for six years of
service with the Weld County Families, Youth, and Children Commission. He stated Mr. Lopez is one of
the many great people who make Weld County a great place to live. He confirmed Mr. Lopez is employed
by Weld County School District 6, and he stresses the importance of attending school to school -aged
children. Chair Garcia indicated Mr. Lopez displayed his passion as a representative on the Commission,
many projects were accomplished during Mr. Lopez's tenure as the Chair of the Commission, the meetings
were always well attended, and he hopes Mr. Lopez will consider service on another advisory board within
the future. Mr. Lopez was present to receive his certificate and he confirmed each of the Commissioners
have been amazing and helpful during their duties with the Commission. He confirmed he has a passion
for the community in which he lives, and he knows that the Commissioners do as well. He further
confirmed the Commission is responsible for reviewing funding sources for various Weld County agencies,
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and he has always taken his role seriously as the Chair of the Commission, as it was very important. He
clarified he served as Chair of the Commission for six years, and throughout the years there have never
been any arguments between the representatives; however, there have been numerous times of good
discussion. He stated the Commission does makes a difference within the community, and the
Commission has always strived to be a good steward of the funds allocated by the Commissioners. He
further stated, because of the generosity of the Commissioners, many kids have been served with, and
positively impacted by, the various funds provided, including provisions for mental health. He expressed
his appreciation to the Board for always searching for ways to streamline costs so that funding cuts did not
have to happen, and he further expressed his appreciation to the dedicated staff members within the
Department of Human Services. Mr. Lopez indicated he is term -limited, and since he already served six
consecutive years, he plans to take off one-year, as required, and then come back and serve on the same
Commission, or another advisory board. Commissioner Conway expressed his appreciation to Mr. Lopez
for all of the efforts he provides to improve the community, and Commissioners Kirkmeyer and
Rademacher concurred.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 78 BETWEEN CR 19 AND SH 257: Janet Carter,
Department of Public Works, stated County Road 78, between County Road 19 and State Highway 257,
will be closed from May 11, through May 14, 2009, for a culvert replacement. She indicated the average
daily traffic count for County Road 78 is approximately 126 vehicles, water will be utilized for dust control
along the detour route, and standard road signs and barricades will be utilized during the road closure.
Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said temporary closure. Seconded by Commissioner
Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 7 BETWEEN CR 48 AND SH 60, AND OF CR 48
BETWEEN CR 7 AND THE MUNICIPAL LIMITS FOR THE TOWN OF JOHNSTOWN: Ms. Carter stated
County Road 7, between County Road 48 and State Highway 60, will be closed from May 11, to July 31,
2009, and County Road 48, between County Road 7 and the municipal limits for the Town of Johnstown,
will be closed from May 11, through August 7, 2009, for new road construction related to the re -alignment
of County Road 7. She indicated a turn lane will be constructed on State Highway 60, and County Road 7
will be paved over the current recycled asphalt. She stated the average daily traffic count for County
Road 7 is approximately 1,386 vehicles, and the traffic count for County Road 48 is approximately 1,394
vehicles. She confirmed magnesium chloride will be utilized for dust control along the detour routes due
the expected length of the project. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said temporary closure.
Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT INTERSECTION OF CRS 40
AND 57: Ms. Carter stated staff received a telephone call from representatives of A and W Water and
Noble Energy, requesting the installation of a Stop sign at the intersection of County Roads 40 and 57,
which is a T -intersection. She indicated she reviewed the intersection during a site inspection and
determined that the installation of a Stop sign is necessary, due to area consistency and sight distance
concerns. In response to Commissioner Rademacher, Ms. Carter confirmed only the eastbound traffic will
be stopped. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said installation. Seconded by Commissioner
Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON CR 22 BETWEEN
U.S. HIGHWAY 85 AND CR 31: Ms. Carter stated during a previous Board meeting, public input was
provided by a Weld County citizen, who requested that the speed limit along a section of County Road 22,
between U.S. Highway 85 and County Road 31, be increased to 55 miles per hour. She indicated the
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Department conducted a Speed Study, at which time it was discovered that the 85th percentile speed of
traffic along this section of road is 55 miles per hour. She confirmed the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (MUTCD) indicates that speed limits shall be posted within 5 miles per hour of the 85th percentile
speed of traffic, therefore, she recommends increasing the speed limit to 55 miles per hour, and installing
the necessary signs. Responding to Chair Garcia, Ms. Carter confirmed the Department does not have
outstanding safety concerns regarding increasing the speed limit on this section of road. She confirmed
the speed limit east of County Road 31 is 55 miles per hour, and in the past, only this portion of road was
reduced to 45 miles per hour. She confirmed, for the sake of consistency, it is advisable to raise the speed
limit to 55 miles per hour. Commissioner Kirkmeyer indicated she understands the surrounding area is
not residential in nature; however, there are several Use by Special Review (USR) permits within close
proximity, which heavily utilize truck traffic. Ms. Carter confirmed one USR permit exists along this section
of road, for an automotive repair business, and the USR permits which contain truck traffic are located on
a separate segment of County Road 22. Commissioner Rademacher indicated he is surprised that the
85th percentile of traffic was at a speed of 55 miles per hour because he understands that many motorists
drive even faster than that on this segment of road. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said
installation. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
DAVID SKARKA: Commissioner Conway moved to appoint David Skarka as a Deputy District Attorney
and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER CANCELLATION AND RELEASE OF COLLATERAL FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW #401 -
STAGECOACH PARTNERS, LLC, C/O FLOYD AND KATHARINE OLIVER: Richard Hastings,
Department of Public Works, stated the applicant has requested final release of the collateral. He
indicated the site is located south of State Highway 119, east of County Road 7.5, in the Del Camino area,
and is immediately located between a bank and a car wash facility. He confirmed collateral, in the amount
of $29,590.50 has been held during the one-year warranty period, and upon inspection of the site, the
Department has determined that all improvements have been acceptably completed. He stated Michelle
Martin, Department of Planning Services, has also indicated that all improvements are acceptable,
therefore, staff recommends approval of the release of collateral. Commissioner Rademacher moved to
approve said cancellation and release of collateral. Seconded by Commissioner Conway, 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 9:20 a.m.
ATTEST:
Weld County Clerk to the
BY:
Deputy Clerk ' the Board
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD,O, COLORADO
William F. Garcia, Chair
Douglas Rademach r, Proem
Se4n P. Conway
f
rbara Kirkmeyer
EXCUSED
David E. Long
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