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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MAY 16, 2007
TAPE #2007-13
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 16, 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
Commissioner William F. Garcia
Commissioner Robert D. Masden
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 Masden moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of May 14, 2007, 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 Garcia seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS:
MENTAL HEALTH MONTH - MAY, 2007: Chair Long read the certificate into the record, recognizing
May,2007, as Mental Health Month in Weld County. Dave Owen and Davis Popkins, Board Members from
North Range Behavioral Health, were present to receive the proclamation. Mr. Owen expressed his
appreciation for the recognition and proclamation. He stated Weld County has a dynamic mental health
program, and he invited the Board to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the new building on
May 30, 2007. He stated the new facility will allow larger working quarters, and will allow staff to provide
treatment for more patients on the waiting list. He further stated legislation is currently being proposed to
provide integration services combining mental health treatment and alcohol and drug addiction treatment.
Mr.Owen stated integration of the services will reduce administrative costs, and Representative Kennedy
is currently sponsoring a bill to start the process of integration. He further stated staff is working towards
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a program that will treat prisoners released from the Department of Corrections,and of the 22,000 inmates
within the State of Colorado,over4,000 have been diagnosed as seriously mentally ill. He stated extended
treatment will enable the inmates to become more productive citizens upon their release. Commissioner
Garcia expressed his appreciation to Mr. Owen for his efforts with the process of integrating treatment of
mental illnesses and drug and alcohol addictions within the criminal justice system. He stated improved
services will give the opportunity to improve the lives of criminal offenders and help them to avoid returning
to crimes. Commissioner Rademacher stated many inmates tend to slip through the cracks, and he
prefers to see those with serious issues be enrolled at a treatment center. Chair Long expressed his
appreciation to the staff and leadership at North Range Behavioral Health,including the Board of Directors.
He stated he is excited about being able to provide new forms of documented treatment with positive
results. He further encouraged the staff to keep pushing the envelope to achieve full integration since many
substance abuse issues are a result of mental health illnesses. Chair Long stated it is an honor to be able
to provide fora new building,and the County looks forward to working with North Range Behavioral Health
with this new transition.
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 $665,599.97
Electronic Transfers - All Funds $157,904.01
Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner
Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENTCOURTHOUSESECURITY BID-SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Mr.Warden read the names of the six
vendors who submitted a bid into the record. Said bid will be considered for approval on May 30, 2007.
APPROVE QUALITY BASED PROPOSAL FOR GEOTECHNICAL TESTING SERVICES-DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr.Warden stated the proposal was presented on April 18,2007,and five vendors
submitted a proposal for consideration. He stated staff recommends approval of the proposals from CTL
Thompson, Inc., and Terracon Consultants, Inc., and the work will be completed per project on an
as-needed basis. In response to Commissioner Masden, Don Carroll, Department of Public Works,
clarified multiple projects might be happening at the same time, and the opportunity to utilize two vendors
will make coordination of the projects easier for staff. He further stated the proposals submitted by both
vendors were very close in price, and both vendors have private labs to provide quality control and testing
of concrete samples, etcetera. Further responding to Commissioner Masden, Mr. Carroll stated he is not
sure if the vendors will alternate projects,or if the projects will be split by location; however, he will find out
and let the Board know at a later date. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said proposal, based
upon staffs recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSI DER TASK ORDER CONTRACTFOR COLORADO WOMEN'S CANCER CONTROL INITIATIVE
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Dr. Mark Wallace, Director of Public Health and Environment, stated
the contract will expand the Colorado Women's Cancer Control Initiative Program, and the State desires
regional activities,with Weld County acting as a lead agency,so that services do not have to be replicated
in other counties. He stated the Department will recruit women for breast and cervical cancer screenings,
in a twelve-county region, including the Counties of Weld, Larimer, Morgan, Logan, Sedgwick, Phillips,
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Washington, Yuma, Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson, and Lincoln. He further stated the Department will
receive an increase in funding of approximately$40,000.00 for the employment of a part-time Outreach
Specialist. Dr.Wallace stated the program has been very useful in the past, and it has helped to increase
the rate of screening for cancers in women who are under-insured. He stated the program also provides
for referrals to providers who will accept payment for diagnosis and treatment. He stated the term of the
contract is June 30,2007,through June 29, 2008,and provides for funding in the amount of$123,000.00.
He further stated all funds are received from the State, and no revenues are provided by Weld County.
Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TASK ORDER CONTRACT FOR FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Dr. Wallace stated the Family Planning Services Program has been in
operation for a number of years,and the program provides services to men and women, including physical
examinations,educational materials,and supplies forfamily planning. He stated approximately 45 percent
of all live births within the County are unintended pregnancies, and 75 percent of births to adolescents are
unintended. He stated the program provides help for men and women to plan and space their pregnancies,
and serves to reduce the rate of unintended pregnancies. He further stated the term of the contract is
July 1, 2007,through June 30,2008,and the Department will receive funds in the amount of$187,537.00.
Dr. Wallace stated a majority of the funds are federal, and funds of$62,000.00 are provided by the State.
He stated the amount is an increase in funding, due to the increased costs of supplies. Commissioner
Jerke commented that recent press reports indicate the number of teen pregnancies have dropped, and
it is to the County's advantage to help residents plan for intended pregnancies. Dr. Wallace stated the
program has contributed to the turnaround of the teen pregnancy rate, along with other programs such as
the Abstinence Program.
In response to Commissioner Garcia, Dr. Wallace stated due to restriction on Title X federal funds, staff
is not allowed to provide education or services for termination of an unintended pregnancy. He further
stated adolescent counseling is provided for teens within the age range of fifteen to eighteen; however, a
majority of clients within the Family Planning Services Program are notwithin the teen age range. He stated
this program is separate from the information provided by area school health education programs. Further
responding to Commissioner Garcia, Dr. Wallace stated the Department does not work directly with
Planned Parenthood; however,the contract information is made available on a referral list for those would
prefer to seek services there. He stated the referral list also includes contact information for private
physicians offices, midwifery clinics,and nurse practitioner offices within the area. He further stated Title X
federal funding has been provided since the 1970's, and it is the main source of funding for this type of
program. Responding to Chair Long, Dr.Wallace stated the Department does provide educational services
within the County's school districts, and new federal legislation may require schools to provide additional
information in conjunction with the presented Abstinence Program; however, it will not prevent the
Department from being able to present the abstinence education. He further stated the new legislation does
not impact the Department in regards to acting in its own clinical environment. Further responding to Chair
Long, Dr. Wallace stated the scientific evidence program is being presented in conjunction with the
Abstinence Program; however, one school district uses the Abstinence Program exclusively in health
education courses, and this district has received an exemption from the new standards. He stated the
Department will be able to continue providing the programming without difficulty, and the teachers may be
educated and integrate the knowledge received into the existing scientifically-based curriculums.
Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Masden. Commissioner Garcia stated he has concerns with the aspects
of the adolescent counseling, and that information is provided regarding Planned Parenthood,therefore,he
does not support the motion. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Dr. Wallace stated the contact
information for the Pregnancy Resource Center is also provided on the referral list, along with many other
agencies. He stated the referral list is not categorized, and simply provides names of resources and the
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contact information, including telephone numbers and addresses. He further stated the Department runs
a very active prenatal program, which is in conjunction with the Family Planning Services Program, and
most of the adults who seek the services of this program are desiring to have children. He stated an
initiative exists within the program to integrate services with early prenatal care. Commissioner Jerke
stated he is pleased to see a balance of services provided, and he will support the motion. Upon request
for a roll-call vote, the motion carried four to one, with Commissioner Garcia opposed.
CONSIDER CONTRACT AMENDMENT#1 FOR DECREASING DIABETES DISPARITIES IN WELD
COUNTY PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Dr. Wallace stated the Decreasing Diabetes
Disparities Project is a newer project, and the State is interested in focusing efforts on disparities with
particular health outcomes. He stated the Department has participated with the grant project to improve
the identification and early treatment of diabetes within the population with an increased risk. He further
stated diabetes contributes to higher death rates, largely through heart disease. Dr. Wallace stated the
Department has had early success with the project, and have been offered an extension of the project for
an additional year,with an additional funding amount of$141,000.00. He stated the funds will be utilized by
health educators to target those at risk for diabetes and provide preventative measures,and to identify those
who have diabetes and help them to receive early treatment. Commissioner Jerke stated most disparities
have a cultural context, and he is curious how health educators are able to be culturally sensitive for this
type of issue. In response, Dr. Wallace stated part of the diabetes disparity is cultural, and part of the
disparity deals with the lack of insurance. He stated the Department employs staff from the minority culture,
which provide educational and counseling services in a cultural model. He stated the educators are able
to discuss diet changes and differences of how to substitute foods or to use different cooking methods in
a very relaxed and natural way. He further stated the staff is also trained regarding cultural sensitivity
issues. Dr.Wallace stated research has indicated that Latino women are more receptive to learning new
information within a small group counseling session, instead of a large instructional group setting.
Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said contract amendment and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT TO ADMINISTER FUNDS FOR PRENATAL ADVOCACY PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - UNITED WAY OF WELD COUNTY: Dr. Wallace stated prenatal
community outreach services have been provided for several years in order to improve the rate of early
entry into prenatal care. He stated there was a lapse in the program, the program has been reestablished
in conjunction with United Way of Weld County,and the program has been very successful. He stated the
rate of women entering into prenatal care within the first trimester has risen to 76 percent within Weld
County,and the State average is approximately 78 percent. Dr.Wallace stated the term of the agreement
is January 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008,and a staff member was hired on March 18,2007,tojumpstart
the program since other funds were available. He stated this program makes a significant difference to
improve the outcomes for pregnancy. Chair Long expressed his appreciation to the staff of the Department
and stated the program has been very effective. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said
agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER DEED OF DEDICATION FOR EAST 24TH STREET AND CHERRY AVENUE AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-DOUGLASAND DOROTHY UYEMURA: Mr.Carroll stated the location of
the project is east of the City of Greeley at the intersection of East 24th Street and Cherry Avenue. He
stated the ditch canal in the area creates a shift in the road, and the City of Greeley is developing the
property to the north. He stated the intersection will have improvements completed, and the road will be
straightened. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Bruce Barker,County Attorney,stated the map indicates
that a portion of property will be dedicated,which will provide for a better alignment of the road. Mr. Carroll
stated the intersection will be improved to become a T intersection. Responding to Commissioner
Rademacher, Mr. Warden stated a work session was previously completed by the Board, and the City of
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Greeley is requiring the property developer to obtain a Resolution from the Board to accept the additional
right-of-way to accommodate the City of Greeley. He stated there are no fees involved with the project to
be paid by the County. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said deed of dedication and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER NONEXCLUSIVE LICENSEAGREEMENT FOR THE UPGRADEAND MAINTENANCE OF
WCR 84 RIGHT-OF-WAY-KEVIN AND FAITH BRUMLEY: Mr. Carroll stated the agreement is required
through Recorded Exemption #4642 and the property will be accessed from County Road 84, east of
County Road 71. He stated 60 feet of right-of-way is available, and a 30-foot easement will be provided for
access to Lots A, B, and C. He further stated adjacent property owners were contacted, and no concerns
have been received, therefore, he recommended approval of the agreement. Commissioner Masden
moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia,
the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT CONTRACT FOR
WELD COUNTYALTERNATIVE JAIL FACILITYANDAUTHORIZECHAIR TO SIGN: Mr.Warden stated
the County was successful in obtaining a$1 million grant for the alternative jail facility to be built within the
Weld County North Business Park. He stated the building will be approximately 30,000 square feet in size,
and staff is currently resolving drainage issues on the site and is waiting for a City of Greeley hearing to be
scheduled. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Warden stated the building will be utilized for work
release inmates, and it has already been designed. He further stated the construction process will take
approximately 150 days,therefore, the building should be completed by the end of 2007. Responding to
Commissioner Rademacher, Mr.Warden stated the total cost of the building is approximately$4.2 million,
and the building will provide 300 beds for work release inmates, and office space for pre-trial supervision
counselors. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said grant contract and authorize the Chair
to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: CANCELLATION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MEETING SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 13,2007: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the cancellation
of the June 13, 2007 Board meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, 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 9:50 a.m.
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