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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MAY 7, 2008
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 7, 2008, 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. Jerke, Chair
Commissioner Robert D. Masden, Pro-Tem - EXCUSED
Commissioner William F. Garcia
Commissioner David E. Long
Commissioner Douglas Rademacher
Also present:
Assistant County Attorney, Cyndy Giauque
Acting Clerk to the Board, Jennifer VanEgdom
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of May 5, 2008, as printed. Commissioner Garcia 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, BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR NCMC-KEVIN SCHWINDT: Chair Jerke
read the certificate into the record, recognizing Kevin Schwindt for his service on the Board of Trustees
for NCMC.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES,CHILD PROTECTION CITIZEN REVIEW PANEL-JEREMY CASTILLAS
AND JAMES WHITING: Chair Jerke read the certificates into the record, recognizing Jeremy Castillas and
James Whiting for their service on the Child Protection Citizen Review Panel. James Whiting was present
to receive his certificate. Commissioner Long and Chair Jerke expressed their appreciation to Mr. Whiting
for his dedication to his duties.
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COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Long stated he attended the first meeting
of the Weld Faith Partnership Council yesterday, and there were six members in attendance. He indicated
he was impressed with the caliber of the discussion among the members of the council, and the members
understand the charge placed before them. He stated the members understand that Weld County is the
only county with this type of council, and are working diligently to address necessary needs.
WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds $232,503.32
Electronic Transfers - All Funds $60,931.93
Commissioner Garcia moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Long
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO BYLAWS FOR WELD COUNTY REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
ADVISORY BOARD (CON'T FROM 04/02/08): Chair Jerke stated the necessary documents were
originally prepared by Bruce Barker, County Attorney; however, at a previous Board meeting, Mr.Warden
found several discrepancies, therefore, the matter was continued in order to allow time for investigation
of regulations concerning law enforcement representatives. He stated when the District Attorney's
representative was removed,a majority of law enforcement officials did not exist,therefore, the Board held
a work session to discuss the addition of other law enforcement representatives. He further stated the
communities now represented within the advisory board will now have to begin to provide funds for the
communications system. Following discussion between the Board and Mr.Warden,it was determined that
the presented bylaws did not contain the most current amendments, therefore it was recommended that
the matter be continued. Commissioner Rademacher moved to continue the matter to May 21, 2008, at
9:00 a.m. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE NORTH GREELEY RAIL CORRIDOR
SUB-AREA STUDY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CITY OF GREELEY: Tom Honn, Director,
Department of Planning Services, stated several previous work sessions have been held with both the
Board and the City of Greeley, to discuss the study and the preparation of the Memorandum of
Understanding. He stated the provided map indicates the geographic boundaries of the study, which he
described, and clarified economic development within the region is creating a need for the rail corridor to
be studied in order to understand land use and transportation impacts. He further stated the study will help
to identify long-term opportunities to enhance economic development. He indicated the memorandum lists
the responsibilities of both the County and the City in paragraphs six and seven, and he clarified the
County will provide the proper notification to surrounding property owners in order to ensure that they have
the ability to be involved in the process and provide input. He stated the City of Greeley has approved the
memorandum, and the study will officially begin upon the approval of the Board. In response to Chair
Jerke, Mr. Honn clarified the necessary information for the required maps already exists within the City and
County GIS databases, and the County will provide supplemental information for the area that the City
databases may not contain. He further clarified the City's GIS staff will assemble all of the pertinent
information and create the necessary maps for the study, and he indicated both GIS databases are fairly
compatible. He stated there will not be costs associated with creating new information or databases,
rather, all of the information is readily available.
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In response to Chair Jerke, Brad Mueller, Department of Planning Services, stated letters will be sent out
to surrounding property owners once the date for a public forum is established, and he clarified the
attached timeline sheet addresses the sequence of actions which will be taken. He indicated once the
study is explained at a public forum, surrounding landowners who desire to be involved in the process will
be asked to participate within focus groups, and notices of on-going activities will continue to be sent to
landowners requesting to be kept informed. He stated the input of the landowners is important to staff,
in order to ensure their interests are taken into account. Further responding to Chair Jerke, Mr. Mueller
indicated staff has determined that an open house forum will be the best type of forum to educate the
surrounding property owners, and maps will be kept on display during the forum.
Mr. Honn clarified staff is committed to notify the surrounding property owners of the intent of the study,
and that their participation is welcome, before any work associated with the study begins. In response to
Commissioner Garcia, Mr. Mueller indicated the Town of Windsor has been a part of the previous
discussions regarding the study, and has requested to be a silent partner within the study process. He
clarified the Town is comfortable with the boundaries of the planning area, and desires to be informed of
the progress of the study; however, the Town does not wish to be directly involved with the study.
Mr. Honn indicated the transportation plans within the immediate area will require input from the Town of
Windsor.
Responding to Commissioner Long, Mr. Honn indicated the Towns of Severance and Eaton will be notified
of the study, especially due to transportation issues concerning State Highway 392. Further responding
to Commissioner Long, Mr. Honn clarified a separate study will focus on transportation issues along the
rail corridor along U.S. Highway 85, and a relationship will exist between the studies; however, they will
be maintained as completely separate studies. He stated Great Western Railroad and Union Pacific
Railroad will be involved within discussions for both studies. Mr. Mueller stated a number of active
elements within the surrounding area indicate the area is ripe for study, and he clarified the "O" Street
study is currently underway, as well as a regional study being conducted by the North Front Range
Metropolitan Planning Organization regarding truck routes. He further stated the Department of Public
Works has indicated a desire in studying corridor connections within the area, and the City of Greeley has
an increased interest in the Budweiser annexation area.
Commissioner Long stated the idea for this type of study was originally considered approximately three
or four years ago, and every year more development has been occurring within the area, therefore, he
supports the study being completed before the area becomes even less ripe. Commissioner Long moved
to approve said Memorandum of Understanding and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Rademacher, 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 9:30 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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