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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
OCTOBER 13, 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 13, 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- EXCUSED
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Jennifer VanEgdom
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 8, 2008, as printed. Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Garcia moved to approve the Certification of Hearings
conducted on October 8, 2008, as follows: 1) Carma Bayshore, LLC, do Kerr-McGee Oil and Gas
OnShore, LP; and 2) Milky Way Owners' Association, Inc., do Kerr-McGee Oil and Gas OnShore, LP.
Commissioner Long 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,
and Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion. Don Warden, Director of Finance and Administration,
indicated, at the request of the Board, a listing of the County's financial warrants are now viewable on the
County's website, and will be approved by the Board through the Consent Agenda from this date forward.
He clarified the warrants are automatically posted on the website as soon as the checks are printed, and
the approval of warrants will not require a separate motion by the Board within the regular Board meetings.
Chair Jerke confirmed it is important to note that the warrants are now approved by Consent Agenda, and
he explained that if any of the Board members were to have questions or concerns regarding the warrants,
the item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda for further discussion. Mr. Warden concurred and
clarified the warrants will be listed on the website for a total of 30 days. There being no further discussion,
the motion carried unanimously.
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COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER REAL PROPERTY DONATION, SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED, AND TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO BRIDGE 13/54A OVER BIG THOMPSON
RIVER,AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-COULSON EXCAVATING, INC.: Leon Sievers, Department
of Public Works, stated this is the first of two parcels to be acquired for the County Road 13 Bridge Project.
He stated the property is located on the east side of County Road 13, adjacent to Bridge 13/54A, and
the Department will acquire 0.088 acres of temporary construction easement, and 2.345 acres of
permanent right-of-way, both of which have been donated by the property owner. He clarified there are
no other costs associated with this parcel, therefore, due to the generosity of the property owner, there is
no required compensation for this parcel. Chair Jerke indicated it is a great opportunity for the County to
gain necessary right-of-way without having to provide a large sum of money. He indicated many times
these types of projects require the purchase of a small amount of acreage which is non-buildable,
therefore, the property owner is able to donate the property and receive a tax benefit for the donation.
Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said donation, warranty deed, and easement, and authorize the
Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER REAL PROPERTY DONATION AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR
IMPROVEMENTS TO BRIDGE 13/54A OVER BIG THOMPSON RIVER, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN - LOVELAND READY MIX CONCRETE, INC.: Mr. Sievers stated this is the second of two parcels
to be acquired for the County Road 13 Bridge Project. He stated the property is located on the west side
of County Road 13, adjacent to Bridge 13/54A, and the Department will acquire 12,850 square feet of
temporary construction easement, which is being donated by the property owner, therefore, there is no
required compensation for this parcel. Responding to Chair Jerke, Mr. Sievers confirmed the property is
actually located within Larimer County, and the property owner is granting Weld County temporary access
for the duration of the construction project. Commissioner Long moved to approve said donation and
easement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 47 BETWEEN CR 70 AND SH 392: Janet Carter,
Department of Public Works, requested the closure of County Road 47, between County Road 70 and
State Highway 392, between October 10, 2008, and October 16, 2008. She indicated the average daily
traffic count taken in 2006 indicates the road has approximately 245 vehicle trips per day, and she clarified
message boards will not be utilized for this road closure; however, standard road signs have been posted.
She gave a brief description of the detour route, and indicated the roads will be treated for dust control,
if deemed necessary. She clarified the road closure is necessary in order to replace a 72-inch culvert.
In response to Chair Jerke, Ms. Carter indicated this section of County Road 47 is not paved.
Commissioner Long moved to approve said temporary closure. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the
motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER CANCELLATION AND RELEASE OF COLLATERAL FOR TEMPORARY WIND
MONITORING TOWER - ANHEUSER-BUSCH, INC., FORT COLLINS BREWERY: Chris Gathman,
Department of Planning Services, stated the Board accepted collateral in the amount of $4,445.00, on
June 18, 2007, to cover the cost of removing a temporary wind tower erected by the applicant for the
purpose of conducting a wind study to determine the feasibility of installing a wind turbine on the property.
He clarified the applicant has determined the installation of the wind turbine is not feasible, therefore, the
tower has been removed from the site, and the Department of Planning Services supports the request to
release the collateral. Responding to Chair Jerke, Mr. Gathman indicated the site is located adjacent to
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County Road 90, on the east side of County Road 19. Commissioner Long moved to approve said
cancellation and release of collateral. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, 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.
There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:15 a.m.
'• �` BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
I ��'�` WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
ATTEST: ataifiad 61 t 0 'kV
William H. Jerke, Chair
Weld County Clerk to the Boa' Fis
EXCUSED
., ; I 1 ' Robert D. Masden, Pro-Tem
BY: V
Dep t Clerk t he Board (44;)„..
. Garcia
David E. Long
EXCUSED
Douglas Rademacher
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