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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MARCH 12, 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, March 12, 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:
Assistant County Attorney, Cyndy Giauque
Acting Clerk to the Board, Jennifer VanEgdom
Controller, Barb Connolly
MINUTES: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of March 10, 2008, as printed. Commissioner Rademacher 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 Masden seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Long stated he has been working with the
Forest Service, and the mayor of the Town of New Raymer, concerning the Prescribed Burn Program on
the Pawnee Grasslands. He stated the Forest Service did stop a burn north of the Town of New Raymer,
and have agreed to substitute the burning area for a parcel known as the West Stoneham Pasture. He
further stated the Grazing Association is requesting that this parcel not be burned, and he is hoping that
the Forest Service will be able to move to another parcel. Commissioner Long indicated he expressed his
appreciation to Dave Tomlinson, Ranger, for abiding by the wishes of the citizens within the surrounding
area.
Commissioner Masden stated he will attend Energy and Mineral Impact Grant hearings next week, to
consider the grant requests submitted throughout Colorado. He further stated on Thursday, March 20,
2008, he will attend a press conference at the Capitol building concerning legislation and concerns
regarding the oil and gas industry.
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Chair Jerke stated he attended the Southwest Platte Roundtable meeting the previous evening, and
explained that the South Platte Task Force, a committee appointed by the Governor, only produced one
bill,which would have given forgiveness to all pre-1974 pumping wells. He stated the bill was rejected this
past week, and the State legislature is not able to find a solution to provide any relief for well users within
the State. He further stated that Colorado water law is very inflexible, which is not good for the health and
welfare of agricultural uses.
WARRANTS: Barb Connolly, Controller, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board:
All Funds $450,288.56
Commissioner Garcia moved to approve the warrants as presented by Ms. Connolly. Commissioner
Masden seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT STACKABLE COIN-OPERATED WASHERS AND DRYERS FOR THE ALTERNATIVE
BUILDING BID - SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Ms. Connolly read the names of the two vendors who submitted
a bid into the record, and stated said bid will be considered for approval on March 26, 2008. In response
to Chair Jerke, Ms. Connolly confirmed the inmates within the alternative programs must pay their own
laundry costs. (Clerk's Note: This bid was approved on an emergency basis on March 19, 2008).
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 90 BETWEEN CRS 41 AND 43: Wayne Howard,
Department of Public Works, stated County Road 90, between County Roads 41 and 43, will be closed
for approximately five days to replace a 30-inch water pipe. He gave a brief description of the detour route
to be utilized, and indicated water will be used for dust suppression, if necessary. Commissioner
Rademacher moved to approve said temporary closure. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY ASSEMBLY OF MORE THAN 350 PERSONS - LEAHY
FAMILY FARM, LLC: Cyndy Giauque, Assistant County Attorney, stated the applicant has submitted all
of the required paperwork, and it has been reviewed and deemed acceptable. In response to Chair Jerke,
Ms. Giauque indicated the proper public notice has been provided. David Leahy, applicant, stated this is
the tenth year that the facility has been in business, and business has been going well. Responding to
Chair Jerke, Mr. Leahy indicated he has not received any complaints from surrounding property owners,
and clarified motocross races will be held on the property on various dates between March and September,
2008. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said application. 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.
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There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:15 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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