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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JUNE 18, 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, June 18, 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, 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 June 16, 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 Rademacher moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Long seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, HUMAN SERVICES - BARBARA IKENOUYE: Chair Jerke read the
certificate into the record, recognizing Barbara lkenouye for 17 years of service with the Department of
Human Services. Judy Griego, Director, Department of Human Services, stated Ms. Ikenouye was
employed as a Head Start Program teacher. She read comments provided by Ms. lkenouye's co-workers
into the record, indicating Ms. Ikenouye has been a competent and gentle teacher, who was always
prepared, and is known for her unending patience. Ms. Ikenouye is respected by families, loved by
children, well-liked by her peers and supervisors, and was generous to give back to the community.
Ms. Ikenouye was present to receive her certificate and stated she has spent 17 wonderful years with the
Department, she has loved working with the children,and it has been a pleasure working for Weld County.
Commissioner Long indicated Ms. Ikenouye has served as a good role model for the citizens of Weld
County, and stated it is important that teachers have passion and develop a relationship with their students.
He expressed his appreciation to Ms. Ikenouye for her passion, character, and ability to teach well.
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Commissioner Garcia stated the Head Start Program is a great education program, thanks in part to
educators such as Ms. Ikenouye. He expressed his appreciation to Ms. Ikenouye, and indicated her
service will be missed. Commissioner Rademacher indicated the comments provided by Ms. Ikenouye's
peers were wonderful, and are very telling of her service. Chair Jerke expressed his appreciation to
Ms. Ikenouye for her efforts and hard work, and indicated Head Start Program teachers are the first line
of communication, therefore, their efforts toward assimilation are extremely important.
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 $1,142,023.22
Commissioner Garcia moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner
Rademacher seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
APPROVE ROCK END DUMP TRAILER BID- DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Warden stated
the Department recommends acceptance of the low bid from Utility Trailer Sales of Colorado, in the
amount of$37,182.00. In response to Chair Jerke, Jay MacDonald, Department of Public Works, stated
the trailer will replace an older trailer utilized for various hauling projects within the Bridge Division of the
Department. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said bid, based upon staff's recommendation.
Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER CHANGE ORDER NO. ONE TO AGREEMENT FOR 2008 BRIDGE EXPANSION JOINT
REPAIRS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - TLM CONSTRUCTORS, INC.: Wayne Howard,
Department of Public Works, stated the 2008/2009 Bridge Rehabilitation contract, awarded to TLM
Constructors, Inc., included 500 feet of repairs to Bridge 60.5/49A, which was recently accepted from the
Colorado Department of Transportation. He indicated upon removing the asphalt surface, it was
determined that the bridge was more deteriorated than originally estimated. He stated the necessary
repair work through Change Order No. One will increase the overall amount of the agreement from
$197,332.40,to$307,182.40. Chair Jerke indicated he understands that big surprises sometimes happen
after the first layer is revealed. In response to Chair Jerke, Mr. Warden indicated the funds will be utilized
as supplemental funds from the Public Works Fund balance, which are normally accrued for capital
construction projects. Responding to Commissioner Rademacher, Mr. Howard indicated the Department
is expecting the additional work to be completed within six weeks or less, and the length of the project will
depend on how long it takes the crew to chisel out the necessary concrete. He explained the new concrete
will have to cure for at least seven days before paving operations may begin. In response to Chair Jerke,
Mr. Howard confirmed that irrigation water will not be disrupted by this project. Commissioner Rademacher
moved to approve said change order and authorize the Chair to sign. 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 9:20 a.m.
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