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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JANUARY 14, 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, January 14, 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
Commissioner William F. Garcia
Commissioner David E. Long
Commissioner Douglas Rademacher
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Jennifer VanEgdom
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Garcia moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of January 9, 2007, as printed. Commissioner Rademacher seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on January 8, 2008: 1) Violation Hearings; and Hearings conducted on January 9,
2008: 1) Hearing to show whether good cause exists for revocation of 2ndAmUSR #842 and
3rdAmUSR#842-Tire Recycling, Inc., Attn: Dwain Immel, and 2)PZ#1125- Pioneer Communities, Inc.,
and H.P. Farms, LLC. Commissioner Masden 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 Long moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports.
WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds $1,395,368.86
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Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner
Rademacher seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER RESCINDING RESOLUTION#2007-3831, DATED DECEMBER 26, 2007,APPROVE TASK
ORDER CONTRACT FOR IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Dr. Mark
Wallace, Director, Department of Public Health and Environment, stated the task order contract provides
for the continuation of funding for the Immunization Program, which is federal pass-through funding. He
stated the State provided additional funding in late December, 2007; however, the funds were not able to
be processed in time, therefore, the funds were rolled forward into the task order for the time period of
February 1, 2008, through December 31, 2008. He requested the previous task order amendment,
approved December 26, 2007, be rescinded, and the new task order contract, in the amount of
$55,786.00, be approved. Dr. Wallace clarified the Immunization Program provides for walk-in
immunization clinics, as well as to educate other practices within the County regarding the State Board of
Health rules and regulations. He stated the Program also works in conjunction with the Women, Infants,
and Children Program (WIC)and the Weld County Immunization Coalition, to increase immunization rates
within the County. Commissioner Long moved to rescind Resolution#2007-3831, approve said task order
contract, and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER NONEXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE OF
CR 48 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - HERB SMITH PROPERTIES, LTD., AKA WTW SMITH
FARM, LLC: Don Carroll, Department of Public Works, stated the agreement is required through
Recorded Exemption #4652, and the applicant will utilize the 30-foot right-of-way available in Section 8,
between Sections 5 and 8. He stated the right-of-way will provide access to Lots B and C, and clarified
Lot A has an existing access on Smith Lane, and Lot B will access County Road 5. He stated the adjacent
property owner to the north had no concerns, and he recommended approval of the agreement. In
response to Chair Jerke, Mr. Carroll stated the property is located west of the Town of Johnstown,
northwest of the Town of Berthoud, south of State Highway 60, and east of County Line Road. He further
stated County Road 5 has been built around the west side of the lake located at the approximate
intersection with Section Line 48. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AUTHORIZING CHAIR TO SIGN PROXY FOR VOTING STOCK FOR THE ANNUAL
MEETING OF THE FULTON IRRIGATING DITCH COMPANY: Bruce Barker, County Attorney,stated the
Board has previously considered two similar proxies for the annual meeting of the ditch company. He
clarified the Resolution appoints Bruce Barker, Greg Nelson, or Steve Nguyen, to represent Weld County
at the annual meeting scheduled for January 28, 2008. Commissioner Garcia moved to authorize the
Chair to sign said proxy. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER SERVICE ENHANCEMENT AGREEMENT FOR WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -AFFILIATED COMPUTER SYSTEMS, INC. (ACS): Mr. Warden stated
ACS will hire an additional web developer to provide updates to the County website regarding grant
programs for the Departments of Social Services and Public Health and Environment. He stated the
request, in the amount of$52,000.00, has been incorporated into the 2008 Budget, and the funds will be
provided through grants previously awarded to the Departments. Commissioner Masden moved to
approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion
carried unanimously.
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PLANNING:
CONSIDER PARTIAL CANCELLATION AND RELEASE OF COLLATERAL FOR MINOR SUBDIVISION
FINAL PLAN, MF #1081 - GOLD STONE CENTER, LLC, C/O WALTER HUANG: Brad Mueller,
Department of Planning Services,stated staff has received a request for partial release of collateral, in the
amount of$110,257.72, and clarified a replacement letter of credit, in the amount of$47,259.43, has been
provided for the one-year warranty period. He stated the nine-lot subdivision is located southwest of the
intersection of County Roads 29 and 94, south of the Town of Nunn, and the Departments of Planning
Services and Public Works recommend approval. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said
partial cancellation and release of collateral. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER REQUEST TO PRE-ADVERTISE SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#1647-PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO: Mr. Mueller stated
the applicant has requested that Use by Special Review Permit #1647, regarding the Fort Saint Vrain
Generating Facility, be pre-advertised in order to accommodate the required construction timeframe, and
staff recommends approval. In response to Commissioner Masden, Mr. Mueller stated he understands
the facility site will be expanded.
Rick Thompson, supervisor, Xcel Energy, stated the proposal will add two simple-cycle combustion
turbines to the existing plant, as well as provide for the construction of a small amount of gas pipeline on
the facility property, from an existing meter station, to provide additional gas to the new turbines.
Responding to Commissioner Masden, Mr. Thompson stated the improvements will provide an additional
260 megawatts during summer peak flows. Further responding to Commissioner Masden, Mr.Thompson
stated the proposal does not require additions to the existing transmission line, nor does it require
additional lines; however, the 1041 process will be followed as well. He clarified a contract with an
independent developer within El Paso County has failed, and in order to meet the 2009 peak summer load,
the company had to quickly find a new location in order to meet the required load. He stated the Fort Saint
Vrain station provides for the opportunity to install two new turbines, utilizing the existing infrastructure at
an existing facility, and requires minimal upgrades to the overall system. He requested the Board grant
the request for pre-advertisement in order to obtain a hearing before the Board as soon as possible.
Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said request, and set a hearing date of March 5, 2008, at 10:00
a.m. 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.
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There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:30 a.m.
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