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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JANUARY 28, 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, January 28, 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:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Elizabeth Strong
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of January 23, 2008, as printed. Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the Certification of Hearings
conducted on January 23, 2008, as follows: 1) AmPZ #1035 - Mark Holliday/Red Baron Development,
LLC, and Andrew Parks/The Lafayette Foundation, do Marilyn Taylor; and 2) AmPZ #1193 - Gary
Novotny . Commissioner Garcia 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 Rademacher moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS-STEPHEN BOECK: Chair Jerke read the
certificate into the record, recognizing Stephen Boeck for 31 years of service with the Buildings and
Grounds Department. Commissioner Masden stated Mr. Boeck has been a great employee and has been
on call for the County 24 hours a day. He thanked Mr. Boeck for his exceptional service and stated he will
be missed. Chair Jerke stated Mr. Boeck's service is deeply appreciated and he will be deeply missed.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports.
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WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds $711,648.02
Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner
Garcia seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER AGREEMENT CONCERNING PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR CERTAIN
IMPROVEMENTS TO CR 13,ACCEPT TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT,AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN NECESSARY DOCUMENTS - THE FARMERS RESERVOIR AND IRRIGATION
COMPANY: Leon Sievers, Department of Public Works,stated this parcel is being acquired for the County
Road 13 Project, and is located south of State Highway 52. Mr. Sievers stated the County is acquiring
0.073 acres of right-of-way for $1,388.00, which is a negotiated amount and is based on a value
established by H.C. Peck. He stated the County is also acquiring 8,074 square feet of temporary
construction easement for$352.00, for a total compensation of$1,740.00 . Commissioner Rademacher
moved to approve said agreement, accept temporary construction easement, and authorize the Chair to
sign. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion. In response to Commissioner Masden, Mr. Sievers
stated the County Road 13 Project is on schedule. There being no further discussion, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 39 BETWEEN CR 80 AND SH 14: Mr. Sievers stated this
will be a twelve day road closure for the purpose of bridge replacement, located south of State Highway 14
and approximately two miles southeast of the Town of Ault. He stated message boards will be posted in
advance, and signs and barricades will be used during the closure. He further stated magnesium chloride
will be used for dust abatement. Mr. Sievers stated the traffic count on this road is 536 vehicles per day,
according to a 2007 traffic study. In response to Commissioner Rademacher, Mr.Sievers stated the bridge
is over an irrigation canal. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said temporary closure. Seconded
by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AUTHORIZING CHAIR TO SIGN PROXY AND APPOINT DELEGATE TO REPRESENT
WELD COUNTY AT ANNUAL MEETING OF THE RURAL DITCH COMPANY: Bruce Barker, County
Attorney, stated this Resolution is to appoint him, Greg Nelson, or Steve Nguyen as the delegate for the
Rural Ditch Company annual meeting. Mr. Barker stated the Board may wish to approve a standard
resolution, since there are approximately twelve of these companies which require a proxy each year.
Chair Jerke stated he would be in favor of such a resolution. Commissioner Long moved to authorize the
Chair to sign said proxy and appoint a delegate to represent Weld County at the annual meeting of the
Rural Ditch Company. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER LOBBYING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - COLORADO LEGISLATIVE
SERVICES, LLC: Mr. Barker explained he added Paragraph 11 and he made a change to Paragraphs 6
and 7, stating these representatives will be independent contractors and not employees of Weld County.
Chair Jerke stated it is important to give legislative intent on the matter. He stated the County needs
additional representatives this year due to the amount of current issues, including water and gravel
development, oil and gas concerns, and land use issues; therefore, it is appropriate to hire professional,
paid representation. Commissioner Masden stated there is so much at stake this year; therefore, it is
important to have eyes and ears in other areas to keep the Board aware of issues. He stated it will be a
good investment. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair
to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER RELEASE OF DEED OF TRUST AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-STARTEK USA, INC.:
Mr. Barker stated in 1997 the Board approved the transfer of a property to Startek, USA, Inc., and the
company agreed to stay at the location for ten years. He stated the ten year period has ended, and the
company has requested that the Deed of Trust be released. Commissioner Masden moved to approve
said release of Deed of Trust and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher,
the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER CANCELLATION AND RELEASE OF COLLATERAL FOR HIGHVIEW RANCH PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT FINAL PLAN, PF #1074 - FRANK AND LORETTA WRIGHT: Kim Ogle,
Department of Planning Services, stated staff has reviewed the improvements and determined they are
complete and are in compliance with the warranty; therefore, release of Letter of Credit, in the amount of
$400,000.00, is recommended. Commissioner Long moved to approve said cancellation and release of
collateral. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, 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 9:30 a.m.
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