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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
OCTOBER 22, 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, October 22, 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:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Elizabeth Strong
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Long moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of October 20, 2008, as printed. Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA:ChairJerke added New Item of Business#3: Consider Appointing Principal
Life Insurance Company to Administer the Deferred Compensation Plan of the County of Weld, State of
Colorado and authorize Chair to sign
PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the Consent Agenda as printed.
Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - OLGA WAECHTER: Chair
Jerke read the certificate into the record, recognizing Olga Waechter for 18 years of service with the
Department of Human Services. Judy Griego, Director of the Department of Human Services, stated
Ms. Waechter has been an important team member in the Child Support Unit and she will be missed.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR COURT SECURITY GRANT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN:
Monica Mika, Director of Administration, stated this agreement is with the State of Colorado for the second
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phase of a two phase grant to acquire additional radios and to purchase and install a biodirectional
amplifier. Ms. Mika stated the amount of the grant is $37,182.00. Commissioner Rademacher moved to
approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Commissioner Garcia moved to appoint
Eric Whitwood to the Weld County Board of Public Health as the District 1 Representative, to replace Stan
Cass, with a term to expire May 23, 2010. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTING PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY TO ADMINISTER THE DEFERRED
COMPENSATION PLAN OF THE COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN: Don Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, stated County staff has been
examining its 401K and 457 plans and fees. Mr. Warden recommended moving the County 457 Deferred
Compensation Plan from Great West Retirement Services to Principal Life Insurance Company since the
fees are less for the County and its employees with Principal Life Insurance Company and it's service is
superior to Great West Retirement Services. He further stated there may be additional benefits having
both retirement plans with the same provider, for example, being able to better counsel employees
interested in both of the plans. Mr. Warden stated meetings have been scheduled for all of the participants
in the Deferred Compensation Plan. He stated the Resolution will also assign Monica Mika as the Plan
Administrator. Commissioner Long moved to approve appointing Principal Life Insurance Company to
administer the Deferred Compensation Plan of the County of Weld, State of Colorado, to assign Monica
Mika as the Plan Administrator, and to authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia,
the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER REQUEST CONCERNING EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMITTAL OF PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT FINAL PLAN, PF#1090- EAGLE VIEW FARMS, LLC: Chris Gathman, Director of the
Department of Planning Services, stated Glen Droegemueller, representative of Eagle View Farms, LLC,
requested an extension for submission of the final plan and recording due to current market conditions and
also because they are working with Olgivy Ditch Company regarding improvements, which may result in
the final plan being modified. In response to Commissioner Rademacher, Mr. Gathman stated the request
is for a one year extension, ending October 30, 2009. Commissioner Jerke stated it seems to be a
reasonable request and he is surprised the Board has not been asked to consider more of these types of
extension requests. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said request for an extension through
October 30, 2009. 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 9:16 a.m.
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Weld County Clerk to the Bo 'a® A,/ EXCUSED
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