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Home My WebLink About20070652.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO MARCH 14, 2007 TAPE #2007-06 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 14, 2007, 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 David E. Long, Chair Commissioner William H. Jerke, Pro-Tem - EXCUSED Commissioner William F. Garcia Commissioner Robert D. Masden Commissioner Douglas Rademacher Also present: Assistant County Attorney, Cyndy Giauque Acting Clerk to the Board, Jenny Luna Controller, Barb Connolly MINUTES: Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of March 12,2007,as printed. Commissioner Masden 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 Masden seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports. WARRANTS: Barb Connolly, Controller, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: All Funds $222,902.58 Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the warrants as presented by Ms.Connolly. Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 2007-0652 BC0016 ,&,..7-3--„X907 BIDS: PRESENT PAVEMENT TESTING BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Ms.Connolly read the names of the four vendors who submitted a bid into the record. Said bid will be considered for approval on March 28, 2007. PRESENT MOW-HERBICIDAL BID-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:Ms.Connolly read the names of the nine vendors who submitted a bid into the record. Said bid will be considered for approval on March 28, 2007. NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WCR 89 BETWEEN WCRS 390 AND 110: Don Carroll, Department of Public Works,stated the closure of Weld County Road 89,between Weld County Roads 390 and 110, commenced on Friday, March 9, 2007, on an emergency basis. He stated a transport truck slid off the road onto the shoulder, and it was necessary to close the road to retrieve the truck. He further stated the road has been reopened as of Tuesday, March 13, 2007. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said temporary closure. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WCR 74 BETWEEN WCRS 43 AND 47: Mr. Carroll stated Weld County Road 74 is classified as a Strategic Roadway, and a section of the road will be closed between Weld County Roads 43 and 47. He stated the road will be closed from March 26, 2007,through March 30,2007,in order to replace a culvert. He further stated a 60-inch concrete pipe will be placed within the area, and the schedule of the closing has been done in conjunction with Spring Break for the local school district, to minimize traffic. Mr. Carroll stated a message board will be placed to warn motorists of the closure and necessary detours. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said temporary closure. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERTEMPORARYCLOSUREOF WCR 45 BETWEEN WCRS 70 AND 76: Mr.Carroll stated this road closure is associated with the previously discussed closure,and Weld County Road 45,between Weld County Roads 70 and 76, will be closed from March 26, 2007, through April 6, 2007. He stated detour routes are in place, and the proper dust suppressant chemical will be applied to detour routes. He further stated the culvertto be replaced along this section is part of the same drainage system as the culvert being replaced in the previously discussed item of business. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said temporary closure. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARYASSEMBLYOF MORE THAN 350 PERSONS-LEAHY FAMILY FARM, LLC: Cyndy Giauque,AssistantCountyAttomey,stated the Leahy Family Farm, LLC, must provide an application for a Temporary Assembly Permit each year in conjunction with motocross races occurring on the property. She stated the Board has been satisfied with the conduct of the Leahy family in previous years. Anne Leahy,applicant,stated no opposition has been received from surrounding property owners,and no complaints have been filed with the Department of Planning Services. She stated the family purchased the property in 1994, and it has been her son's dream to operate a motocross track. She further stated her oldest son lives on the property, and surveys the property on a daily basis to ensure smooth operations. Ms. Leahy stated the family has enjoyed the business immensely;however,due to insurance rates,a large profit is no longer made at the facility. Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said application. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Masden. In response to Commissioner Masden, Ms. Leahy stated the number of participants varies at each race throughout the racing season, but the overall numbers have generally declined within the past few years. There being no further comments, the motion carried unanimously. Minutes, March 14, 2007 2007-0652 Page 2 BC0016 PLANNING: CONSI DER IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT ACCORDING TO POLICY REGARDING COLLATERAL FOR IMPROVEMENTS(PRIVATE ROAD MAINTENANCE),AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN,AND ACCEPT FORM OF COLLATERAL FOR SECOND AMENDED USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#726- RCJC, LLC: Brad Mueller, Department of Planning Services, stated staff received a request for acceptance of an Improvements Agreement and associated collateral for 2ndAmUSR #726. He stated the permit was processed through Ralph Nix Produce, Inc.; however, the property has been transferred to RCJC, LLC. He stated the total amount of improvements to be completed totals $12,705.00, and staff recommends approval. Mr.Carroll stated staff has reviewed the agreement and requested the retention pond be made deeper. He stated staff recommends approval. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said agreement,authorize the Chair to sign, and accept said 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 9:20 a.m. BOf , D OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WE QOUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: iLet1/4v J.c74/L, (obi l \ David E. Long, Chair / Weld County Clerk to the Boa�ASai ` ' EXCUSED Willis . J rke jo-Tem BY: wi c / � / Deputy Clerk'. the Board V‘fca)F,F. Garcia Robert D. Masden c- Fwd Qcska rte, �,oruglas ademachc Minutes, March 14, 2007 2007-0652 Page 3 BC0016 Hello