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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MAY 23, 2007
TAPE #2007-14
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 23, 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 Rademacher moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of May 21, 2007, as printed. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, and
it carried unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the Certification of Hearings
conducted on May 21, 2007, as follows: 1) Hearing to gain public input regarding adopting Two Rivers
Parkway (Weld County Road 27) Alternative Alignment Study. Commissioner Masden 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.
PROCLAMATIONS:
MEMORIAL DAY-MAY 28,2007: Chair Long read the certificate into the record,proclaiming Memorial Day
as a day to honor those who have died while serving our country. He stated one certificate will be presented
to Sunset Memorial Gardens, and one certificate will be presented to Linn Grove Cemetery.
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PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES,WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD- DENNIS TREGO, NANCY
FOX,AND RON WILDEMAN: Chair Long read the certificates into the record, recognizing Dennis Trego,
Nancy Fox, and Ron Wildeman for their service on the Workforce Development Board.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, FAMILIES,YOUTH,AND CHILDREN COMMISSION-SUSAN WEST AND
THEODORE PALMISANO: Chair Long read the certificates into the record, recognizing Susan West and
Theodore Palmisano for their service on the Families, Youth, and Children Commission.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY BOARD-JERRYWARD:
Chair Long read the certificate into the record, recognizing Jerry Ward for six years of service on the
Regional Communications Advisory Board.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE - MARY FOX AND YVONNE
BENAVIDES: Chair Long read the certificates into the record,recognizing Mary Fox and Yvonne Benavides
for their service on the Human Services Committee.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES,WELD/LARIMER REVOLVING LOAN COMMITTEE-THOMAS BAUR:
Chair Long read the certificate into the record, recognizing Thomas Baur for six years of service on the
Weld/Larimer Revolving Loan Committee. Chair Long expressed his appreciation to Mr. Baur for his
service, and stated the Committee is a great asset to the community. Mr. Baur was present to receive his
award and stated he was pleased to serve on the committee since it was instrumental to the success of
his manufacturing business.
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 $89,530.83
Electronic Transfers - All Funds $175,328.91
Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner
Garcia seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT BIDS: Mr. Warden stated there were no bids to present.
APPROVE OXYGEN,ACETYLENE,AND OTHER GASES BID-VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS: Mr.Warden
stated staff completed an analysis of the required gases by Department,and all Departments recommend
acceptance of the low bid from AirGas,and the usage will be on a per unit basis. He stated approximately
$12,972.00 was spent on the various gases last year. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said
bid, based upon staffs recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE BUILDING HEALTHY MARRIAGES
PROJECT (PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE FATHERHOOD) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
SUMMITVIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH: Walt Speckman, Director of Human Services, stated the
Department will provide coordination services for Summitview Church in regards to the Promoting
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Responsible Fatherhood Program. He stated the Department will help to create an eligibility list and provide
intake assessments. Commissioner Jerke stated it is important to establish a baseline for the target clients,
and evidence of changed habits should be provided to prove that the program is beneficial. Mr.Speckman
stated the intent of the initial screening is to provide analysis at the conclusion of the program. In response
to Commissioner Rademacher, Mr.Speckman stated follow-up assessments will occurforthe participants,
most likely on an annual basis. He further stated the program is not administered by the Department, it is
administered by Summitview Church. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said memorandum
and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER SHUTTLE TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT FOR MIGRANT AND SEASONAL HEAD
START PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-LAIDLAW TRANSIT, INC.: Mr.Speckman stated
Laidlaw Transit, Inc.,will provide bus transportation for children enrolled in the Migrant and Seasonal Head
Start Program located on the Western Slope. Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said agreement
and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PURCHASEOF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAMAND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN- PLAN DE SALUD DEL VALLE: Mr. Speckman stated Plan de Salud del
Valle will provide health and dental services for children enrolled at the Migrant Head Start Program Center
located within the Town of Frederick. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR MIGRANT/SEASONAL HEAD START
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 6: Mr.Speckman
stated the agreement provides for the purchase of food for the Head Start Program classrooms within Weld
County School District 6. Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said purchase of services and authorize
the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR 2007 COST OF LIVING GRANT FOR
HEAD START PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr.Speckman stated the grant,if approved,
will provide for a 1.5 percent cost of living salary increase for Head Start Program staff. Commissioner
Rademacher moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR 2007 COST OF LIVING GRANT FOR
MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAMAND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr.Speckman stated this item
is similar to the previously discussed item; however, it is for the Migrant Head Start Program.
Commissioner Masden moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WCR 57 BETWEEN WCRS 46 AND 48: Don Carroll,
Department of Public Works, stated Weld County Road 57, between Weld County Roads 46 and 48,will
be closed from June 4, 2007,through June 7,2007,for culvert replacement. He stated the detour route is
in place, and the average daily traffic count in the area is approximately 57 vehicle trips per day.
Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said temporary closure. Seconded by Commissioner
Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WCR 21 BETWEEN WCRS 14 AND 14.5: Mr. Carroll stated
Weld County Road 21, between Weld County Roads 14 and 14.5,will be closed from June 4,2007,through
June 8, 2007, for culvert replacement. He stated the detour route is in place, and the proper signs have
been posted,warning motorists of the upcoming closure. He further stated the average daily traffic count
in the area is approximately 112 vehicle trips per day. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said
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temporary closure, and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Masden. In response to
Commissioner Rademacher, Mr. Carroll stated when a municipality issues a road closure, the closure is
supposed to be coordinated with other governmental agencies, including ambulance providers and local
law enforcement. He further stated he will investigate a situation with the closure of Weld County Road 28.
There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER PARTIAL CANCELLATION AND RELEASE OF COLLATERAL FOR SHILOH ESTATES,
AMENDED PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FINAL PLAN,AMPF#354-JAMES AND CHERI SCOTT:
Brad Mueller, Department of Planning Services, stated the applicant has requested partial release of
collateral for completed improvements, in the amount of$27,523.00. He stated staff recommends approval.
Commissioner Masden moved to approve said partial cancellation and release of collateral. Seconded by
Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Jerke expressed his appreciation to Mr. Mueller for his efforts and coordination of the
Your Town Workshop presented on May 17, 18,and 19,2007. He stated the Workshop was well attended
and contained excellent speakers that provided worldwide demographic information. He stated the
information presented placed the demographics of Weld County in perspective with the rest of the world,
and a Harvard professor taught case studies to the participants. He further stated other water and
transportation experts also provided information,and the Workshop brought together many attendees with
differing viewpoints. Commissioner Jerke stated he was impressed with the turnout, and he was pleased
with the positive and enthusiastic comments received from officials in other municipalities. He stated
Mr. Mueller planned a very effective workshop, and everything came together without a hitch, and he
expressed his appreciation to Mr. Mueller for a positive representation of Weld County at the workshop.
Commissioner Garcia expressed his appreciation to Mr. Mueller and stated he learned very valuable
information from each of the presenters. He stated he heard from many participants that the workshop
information was very valuable, and many positive partnerships were formed. Chair Long stated many
residents have expressed the same sentiments,and he expressed his appreciation to Mr.Mueller for a well
done program. Mr. Mueller expressed his appreciation to the Board for the compliments, and he
appreciated the opportunity to put the Workshop together. He stated he has additional informational
materials for those who were not able to be present at the Workshop. He further stated the Workshop was
a large time commitment on behalf of the participants, and he is pleased so many were willing to invest their
time and effort into the County's efforts. He stated he hopes to continue to have successful forums to
continue to meet the future goals of the County. Commissioner Rademacher stated he is sorry to have
missed the Workshop, and he would like to see the Workshop become an annual meeting to continue to
create positive partnerships.
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 9:30 a.m.
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