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Home My WebLink About20070245.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO JANUARY 24, 2007 TAPE#2007-02 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 24, 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, Jenny Luna Controller, Barb Connolly MINUTES: Commissioner Garcia moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of January 22, 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 Jerke moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONS: RECOGNITION OF SERVICES,TREASURER'S OFFICE-SUE YOUNG: Chair Long read the certificate into the record, recognizing Sue Young for nineteen years of service with the Treasurer's Office. Don Mueller, Treasurer, stated Ms. Young has been an outstanding employee, and he expressed his appreciation to Ms. Young for her contributions. Chair Long stated Ms. Young's name is associated with great service, and he expressed his appreciation for her dedicated service. Commissioner Jerke stated he knows of Ms. Young by her reputation, and he expressed his gratitude for her help with the difficult changes that have been made within the Treasurer's Office during the past several years. Commissioner Masden stated the work of Ms. Young is well known, and he expressed his appreciation for her solid work ethic and dedication to work-related commitments. COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports. 2007-0245 BC0016 �� Iry-Q7 WARRANTS: Barb Connolly, Controller, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: All Funds $1,569,849.54 Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Ms. Connolly. Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BIDS: PRESENT CIVILIAN VEHICLE BID - SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Ms. Connolly read the names of the two vendors who submitted a bid into the record. Said bid will be considered for approval on February 7, 2007. NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER TASK ORDER FOR STD/HIV PREVENTION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Dr. Mark Wallace, Director of Public Health and Environment,stated the State will provide medications and biological supplies to facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. He stated the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment will provide an annual report to the State documenting information regarding the diseases and the demographics of the patients which receive treatment, in order to track communicable diseases within the State of Colorado. He further stated there has been a rebound of several sexually transmitted diseases within Colorado, and the medications and supplies will be provided at no charge to the County. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said task order and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER TASK ORDER CHANGE ORDER LETTER #1 FOR MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH PROGRAM AND HEALTH CARE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Dr. Wallace stated the original task order included funds of$1,000.00 to be utilized through a pilot project for Traumatic Brain Injury Surveillance. He stated a change in staffing has occurred,therefore, the contract has been suspended and will be evaluated at a later date. He further stated the funding of the task order has been reduced by$900.00. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said letter and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR WAGNER-PEYSER 10% SPECIAL NEEDS GROUPS PROGRAM, GOVERNOR'S SUMMER JOB HUNT PROGRAM, AND RAPID RESPONSE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN:Walt Speckman, Director of Human Services,stated the funds provided for each of the programs will be utilized to cover costs associated with the provision of services to job seekers and employers. Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said expenditure authorization and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER DITCH RELOCATION AGREEMENT FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR WELD COUNTY ROADS 3 AND 1.5 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -ERIE COAL CREEK DITCH AND RESERVOIR COMPANY: Wayne Howard, Department of Public Works, stated the agreement will allow for the relocation of the Erie Coal Creek Ditch in order to complete improvements to Weld County Road 3. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WCR 22 BETWEEN WCRS 31 AND 37: Mr. Howard stated Weld County Road 22, between Weld County Roads 31 and 37, will be closed from February 5, 2007, to March 30, 2007, in order to replace a bridge. In response to Chair Long, Mr. Howard stated the weather Minutes, January 24, 2007 2007-0245 Page 2 BC0016 is not expected to delay the progress of the bridge replacement project. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Howard stated Weld County Road 22 is considered a Strategic Road, and the replacement bridge will be larger in width, however, he did not have size specifics. In response to Chair Long, Mr. Howard stated he will obtain the size specifics and will report back to Commissioner Masden, who is the Coordinator for the Department of Public Works. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said temporary closure. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY PROJECT FOR PURCHASE OF GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM UNITS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: Ken Poncelow, Sheriff's Office, stated the Colorado Department of Transportation has provided funds for local jurisdictions to obtain Global Positioning System (GPS) units to place within patrol vehicles, and the Weld County Sheriff's Office will provide oversight for the program. He stated the GPS units will help local jurisdictions identify exactly where a traffic accident has occurred, and provide accurate record keeping for the purpose of reporting the type and frequency of traffic accidents. In response to Commissioner Masden, Mr. Poncelow stated the Sheriff's Office will mount the GPS units inside the patrol vehicles; however, each of the local jurisdictions may either obtain mounted units or handheld units. Further responding to Commissioner Masden, Mr. Poncelow stated Weld County will receive funds in the amount of $50,000.00 for the purchase and installation of the GPS units, and he clarified that the County will provide oversight of the project for other local jurisdictions. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. 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. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WE COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: a� \d��J David E. Long, Chair J Weld County Clerk to the Bo r sci ;H� em BY: Deputy CI to the Board William F. Garcia Robert D. 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