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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MAY 14, 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, May 14, 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, Elizabeth Strong
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of May 12, 2008, as printed. Commissioner Long 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 Garcia seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS:
NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WEEK - MAY 11-17, 2008; PEACE OFFICERS
MEMORIAL DAY- MAY 15, 2008: Chair Jerke read the certificate into the record, proclaiming the week
of May 11-17, 2008, as National Law Enforcement Officers Week, and proclaiming May 15, 2008, as
Peace Officers Memorial Day. Commissioner Rademacher stated he highly respects law enforcement
officers for the trials and tribulations they face each day. Commissioner Garcia stated this is a world in
which police services are required, and he thanked all police officers for risking their lives to protect the
public. Commissioner Long thanked all police officers for being available to the public at all times. Chair
Jerke stated our country has the rule of law, regardless of one's station in life, we are all subject to our
laws, and that is a great quality of our nation.
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PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, FAMILY EDUCATIONAL NETWORK OF WELD COUNTY COMMUNITY
PARTNERS - DR. MARVIN WADE, DR. JO BARBIE, MARK PALER, STANLEY BRASHER, DR. MIKE
JONES, DR. MARTIN FOSTER, DR. RENAE DREIER, SHELLY ALLEN, JODI LITTLE, JEAN
MCCARTHY,JUDY FRANK, DICK MAXFIELD, RICO MAGANA,WAYNE MAXWELL, MARIETTA SEARS,
JANET GUTMAN, AND DR. MARCIE LIDDEL: Chair Jerke read the certificates into the record,
recognizing each person for their role within the Family Educational Network of Weld County.
Commissioner Long thanked the group for providing services at inexpensive rates and on a pro bono basis
for residents within the County who need them. Commissioner Rademacher thanked the group for their
contributions. Commissioner Garcia stated he received praise last night regarding the Head Start Program
organization and the great staff and volunteers, and he thanked the group for their efforts. Chair Jerke
thanked those who work directly with children in the Family Educational Network of Weld County and
stated these individuals offer the first links, for children in the Program, to cultural assimilation and English
language acquisition.
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 $244,571.48
Electronic Transfers -All Funds $194,079.13
Commissioner Long moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner
Rademacher seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT MAILING SYSTEM BID-DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES: Mr.Warden read
the names of the three vendors who submitted a bid into the record. Said bid will be presented for
approval on May 28, 2008.
PRESENT COUNTY ROAD 2 IMPROVEMENTS FROM CR 39 TO CR 45 BID - DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS: Mr.Warden read the names of the eleven vendors who submitted a bid into the record.
Said bid will be presented for approval on May 28, 2008. Mr. Warden stated the low bid is below the
County Engineer's estimate.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF TAVERN LIQUOR LICENSE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN - HEREFORD BAR AND GRILL, INC., DBA HEREFORD BAR AND GRILL: Bruce Barker,
County Attorney, stated there are no concerns regarding renewal of this liquor license. Commissioner
Long moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER LIMITED AMENDMENT FOR TASK ORDER #1 FOR TOBACCO EDUCATION AND
PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Gaye Morrison,
Department of Public Health and Environment, stated the grant is in the amount of $235,217.81, for a
period of July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009. Ms. Morrison stated the goals of the grant are to provide
a comprehensive, evidence-based tobacco program for all Weld County citizens that encourages
tobacco-free lifestyles, provides tobacco cessation resources, and increases the number of cessation
attempts, reduces exposure to second hand smoke, and decreases the number of youth and young adults
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who initiate tobacco use. In response to Commissioner Garcia, Ms. Morrison stated the amendment
reflects the revised language from the State, and as a result of work session discussions, staff is aware
of the intent of the Board regarding this matter. Commissioner Rademacher stated he still has issues with
some of the remaining language,for example, the use of the word "shall"on Page 14, under Objective#4.
In response to Commissioner Rademacher, Ms. Morrison stated if the grant criteria is not met, the
Department will work with the State and provide alternative criteria. She explained the Department has
had to change criteria throughout the year in the past and the work plan can be flexible. She further stated
the wording discussed with the Commissioners was too passive to meet the State requirements.
Ms. Morrison stated evidence-based activities are conducted statewide and the Department has received
this grant for twenty years, without ever having to refund any of the money. In response to Chair Jerke,
Ms. Morrison stated the word "venue," as referred to under Smart Objective #4 on Page 16, means an
event or program. In response to Commissioner Rademacher, Ms. Morrison stated it may include school
programs at Aims and the University of Northern Colorado, as these facilities have requested help
maintaining smoke-free environments. Commissioner Long stated this grant will be available for entities
seeking the County's services; however, it will not be forced on any venues, and Ms. Morrison concurred.
She further stated the grant can be denied on the basis of the County denying help to those who request
it; however, the funding is not based on complete success of the program. Bryce Kyburz, Department of
Public Health and Environment, stated he is required to prove the contacts are being made, and although
the State realizes the County cannot force the implementation of the cessation plan, he makes his
presence known at support groups and meetings in an effort to educate attendees on how to change their
policies. Commissioner Long stated he is in favor of a full Board considering this matter, and he moved
to continue the matter to May 19, 2008. Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER CANCER,CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE,AND PULMONARY DISEASE PREVENTION AND
TREATMENT PROGRAM CONTRACT FOR THE HEART OF WELD PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN: Ms. Morrison stated the term of this grant contract will commence July 1, 2008, and end
June 30, 2009, and will provide funding in the amount of$221,941.80. She stated under this contract the
Department of Public Health and Environment will expand the Women's Wellness Connection's screening
services, and provide a lifestyle modification, education, and screening program with an emphasis on
uninsured or under-insured Latino women, ages 40 to 64. She stated the diabetes disparities grant staff
will take over positions as the other grant ends. In response to Commissioner Rademacher, Ms. Morrison
stated this is a new grant which will provide for blood pressure and cholesterol screening. In response to
Chair Jerke, Ms. Morrison stated the Women's Wellness Program currently provides cancer screening,
and staff is hoping to also address cardiovascular health. She further stated there is not a corresponding
men's screening program; however, they are working on a general health program to educate and
encourage men to have a health screening done. Responding to Commissioner Garcia, Ms. Morrison
stated two of the staff positions will be bilingual. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said
contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER GRANT CONTRACT FOR THE PLATICAS PROJECT FOR BREAST HEALTH AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - SUSAN G. KOMEN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION, INC.:
Ms. Morrison stated this contract will renew funding for the Platicas Project, for a term beginning May 1,
2008, and ending March 31, 2009, in the amount of $10,000.00. She stated the funds will primarily be
used to provide mamograms for low-income women who do not qualify for other programs. In response
to Commissioner Rademacher, Ms. Morrison reiterated the funding is from the Susan G. Komen Cancer
Foundation. Commissioner Long moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher the motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR WOMEN'S WELLNESS CONNECTION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN: Linda Henry, Department of Public Health and Environment, stated this is a new
contract for the Women's Wellness Connection Program to provide breast and cervical cancer screening.
She stated the term of the contract begins July 1, 2008, and ends June 29, 2013, and will provide services
to 250 women, at a rate of$305.00 per woman. She stated the cost will cover the diagnostics,exams,and
screening to detect breast and cervical cancer. Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said contract and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER LIMITED AMENDMENT TO TASK ORDER #1 FOR NURSE HOME VISITOR PROGRAM
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Henry stated this is an amendment to the Task Order for the
Nurse Home Visitor Program. She stated the program provides education and resources for first-time, low-
income mothers during the pregnancy and throughout the first year of the child's life. She stated the term
of the amendment begins July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009, in the amount $530,549.00. She stated
the program will also be supported by approximately $159,188.00 in Medicaid funds. In response to
Commissioner Garcia, Ms. Henry stated this program serves 150 women and families per year, and there
are six nurses with a case load of 25 each. Commissioner Long stated the program also works in
conjunction with Promises for Children and there have been excellent results. Commissioner Long moved
to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the
motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER LIMITED AMENDMENT TO TASK ORDER #2 FOR TUBERCULOSIS PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Henry stated this amendment is for the long-standing Tuberculosis
(TB) Program. She stated the Department of Public Health and Environment provides TB treatment and
therapy, identifies and evaluates confirmed TB cases, conducts skin testing, and provides follow-up for
active patients. She stated the term of the amendment begins July 1, 2008, and ends June 30, 2009, for
funding in the amount of$60,900.00, plus $12.50 per visit, and $25.00 per field visit for directly observed
therapy. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER LIMITED AMENDMENT FOR TASK ORDER #1 FOR FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Henry stated under this amendment the Department
of Public Health and Environment will provide contraceptive services to men and women during their
reproductive years. She stated the program also provides comprehensive health and social histories,
physical examinations, information, supplies, education, and counseling. She further stated the program
will be funded in the amount of$195,450.00,for a term beginning July 1, 2008, and ending June 30, 2009.
In response to Commissioner Garcia, Ms. Henry stated the funds will be used exclusively by the Weld
County Department of Public Health and Environment; it will not be disbursed to outside vendors.
Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CONTRACT AMENDMENT #3 FOR EARLY AND PERIODIC SCREENING, DIAGNOSIS,
AND TREATMENT (EPSDT) PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Henry stated under
this amendment the Department of Public Health and Environment will receive an additional amount of
$1,500.00, to be awarded before June 30, 2008. She stated the funds will be used to provide case
management, outreach, and support services for children, ages birth to 21, who are on Medicaid.
Commissioner Long moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
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PLANNING:
CONSIDER PARTIAL CANCELLATION AND RELEASE OF COLLATERAL FOR SITE PLAN
REVIEW #401 - STAGECOACH PARTNERS, LLC, C/O FLOYD AND KATHARINE OLIVER: Michelle
Martin, Department of Planning Services, stated the applicant submitted a letter indicating the
improvements have been completed on the site. She stated staff conducted three inspections and has
determined the improvements are complete and recommend release of collateral, in the amount of
$149,469.50, with a balance of$23,5980.50 to be retained for a one-year warranty period. In response
to Commissioner Rademacher, Ms. Martin stated the site is located in the Del Camino area, in the Western
Dairymen Subdivision. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said partial 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 10:00 a.m.
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