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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
SEPTEMBER 10, 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, September 10, 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, Esther E. Gesick
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Long moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of September 8, 2008, as printed. Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: Commissioner Rademacher moved to add New Item of Business #6:
Consider Motorgrader Swap Proposal - Power Equipment Company [2008-2446]. Commissioner Long
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Long stated he and Commissioners
Masden and Garcia hosted a meeting in Briggsdale to gather public input regarding ideas for future
management of the Pawnee Grasslands, which will be used to draft a plan for coordination with the U.S.
Forest Service. The Board thanked Bruce Barker, County Attorney, and Esther Gesick, Deputy Clerk to
the Board, for attending and assisting throughout the evening. Commissioner Long stated approximately
50 area residents attended, as well as Lori Bell, U.S. National Forest Service Ranger for the region. He
further stated Brian Allmer,The Barn Radio Network,was also present to record the meeting and web cast
the discussion at www.barnmedia.net.
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WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds $657,542.49
Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner
Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER CONTRACT AMENDMENT#3 FOR SINGLE ENTRY POINT AGENCY AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN:Judy Griego, Director of Department of Social Services, stated this amendment extends
the performance period through June 30, 2009, and adds $67,360.00, for a total of $3,090,542.35. In
response to Chair Jerke, Ms. Griego stated the federal funds are for Single Entry Point medicaid benefits.
Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR BRIDGE 13/54A REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - J.F. SATO AND ASSOCIATES: Wayne Nelson, Department of Public
Works, stated this is the first Change Order for the bridge project over the Big Thompson River. He stated
the additional$10,627.00 will cover additional environmental surveys for a Preeble Jumping Mouse habitat
report, pot holing for utilities, some additional right-of-way services, and services after design. He stated
the County's share is 10 percent, in the amount of$1,062.70. In response to Chair Jerke, Mr. Howard
stated when the project was started, there was a development further up stream that had completed a
Preeble Jumping Mouse survey, and staff tagged onto that existing study. However, the Colorado
Department of Transportation(CDOT)and the Colorado Division of Wildlife requested the County provide
some Preeble Mouse habitat mitigation rather than wetland mitigation, thus creating habitat under the
bridge. Chair Jerke clarified the Department of Public Works anticipated the work would be necessary,
and it was not an oversight by staff or the consultant. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said
change order and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Garcia,
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR PHONE SYSTEM UPGRADE FOR NORTH JAIL COMPLEX AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-SIEMENS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.: Mr.Warden stated this agreement
designates $14,686.65 for the phone system switch at the North Jail Complex. He further stated it
contributes to upgrades in the dispatch center for additional lines, and the project will be paid for by the
911 Emergency Telephone Service Authority Board. Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said
agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF HOTEL AND RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE, WITH
OPTIONAL PREMISES, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - THE EATON COUNTRY CLUB: Bruce
Barker, County Attorney, stated staff has reviewed the application and indicated no concerns. Ken
Poncelow, Sheriffs Office, stated he has no concerns, and he noted the applicant also requested the
Sheriff's Office start doing TIPS training. Responding to Commissioner Rademacher, Mr. Poncelow stated
the Budweiser distributor cannot provide any free services to a retailer, therefore, the training services are
provided to the Sheriff's Office, which in turn invites the retailers. Responding to Chair Jerke, Mr. Barker
stated Hotel Restaurant licenses allow for optional premises, and in this case it involves the entire golf
course. Commissioner Long moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign.
Commissioner Rademacher seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP REQUEST FOR 3.2% BEER LICENSE
FROM LILLIAN GOOCH, DBA CROW VALLEY CAFE, TO RUTH L. HARDING ENTERPRISES, INC.,
DBA CROW VALLEY CAFE, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Barker stated staff reviewed the
application and expressed no concerns, and Mr. Poncelow concurred. Ruth Harding,applicant,stated she
became the owner of the establishment through an inheritance, and once the remodeling is complete, she
will continue operating the business as it has done in the past. In response to Commissioners
Rademacher and Garcia, Ms. Harding stated she will continue to serve 3.2% beer, which the customers
may purchase as a six-pack to go, or purchase a drink with their meal. Commissioner Long moved to
approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER MOTORGRADER SWAP PROPOSAL-POWER EQUIPMENT COMPANY:Barbara Connolly,
Controller, stated subsequent to a meeting on August 11, 2008, staff received a proposal from Power
Equipment,to swap two new motorgraders for two existing motorgraders which are not operating correctly.
Mr. Warden stated the original equipment was purchased with a Buy Back Agreement, and Ms. Connolly
stated Power Equipment is willing to swap the machinery for a total cost of $145,269. Commissioner
Rademacher stated the County will receive top dollar for the old models, and the new models are more
reliable. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said proposal. Commissioner Garcia seconded
the motion, which 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 9:30 a.m.
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