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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JUNE 20, 2007
TAPE #2007-17
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, June 20, 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 - EXCUSED
Commissioner Douglas Rademacher
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Jennifer VanEgdom
Controller, Barb Connolly
MINUTES: Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of June 18, 2007, as printed. Commissioner Jerke 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 Jerke seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
NORTH FRONT RANGE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION CEREMONIAL CHECK: Cliff
Davidson, North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization(MPO),presented a replica check to the
Board and stated six years ago the MPO was not an independent organization, rather, it was a subsection
of a department within the City of Fort Collins. He stated the MPO became an independent organization
and Weld County provided the necessary funds to create a bank account and grow the MPO. He further
stated the MPO is here today to pay back the advance of funds received from Weld County,and the funds
made a huge difference in becoming an independent organization. Commissioner Jerke accepted the
replica check from Mr. Davidson. Mr. Davidson expressed his appreciation to the Board for the participation
from Weld County within the MPO. Chair Long stated it was an honor to provide the necessary funds, and
the County knew it would be paid back in full. Commissioner Jerke stated it is exciting to receive a return
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on an investment and it is even more exciting to receive the return of the investment. He stated the MPO
is now on firm footing and completes serious work for planning efforts within the area. Commissioner
Rademacher also expressed his appreciation to Mr. Davidson.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports.
WARRANTS: Barb Connolly, Controller, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board:
All Funds $226,021.10
Electronic Transfers -All Funds $212,163.35
Commissioner Garcia moved to approve the warrants as presented by Ms.Connolly. Commissioner Jerke
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
(Changed to Tape#2007-18).
BIDS:
PRESENT DESIGN OF CR 2/ADAMS COUNTY ROAD 168TH AVE FROM 1-76 TO CR 45 BID -
DEPARTMENTOF PUBLIC WORKS: Ms.Connolly read the names of the sixteen vendors who submitted
a bid into the record. Said bid will be presented for approval on Monday, July 9, 2007. In response to
Commissioner Jerke, Wayne Howard, Department of Public Works, stated Weld County will be the lead
agency for the project; however, the costs will be split equally between Weld and Adams Counties. He
further stated the funds for the project construction have been budgeted for years 2008 and 2009,therefore,
construction may begin late in the 2008 year,and Adams County has budgeted the necessary funds for the
same time frame.
APPROVE COUNTY ROAD 9.5 ROAD IMPROVEMENTS BID- DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:
Ms. Connolly stated staff recommends acceptance of the low bid from LaFarge North Amercia, in the
amount of$1,285,597.94. Chair Long stated the low bid amount is slightly larger that the original amount
presented to the Board. In response, Mr. Howard stated the amount quoted by LaFarge contained a
mathematical error, and the bid has been modified to reflect the correct amount. Commissioner Jerke
moved to approve said bid, based upon staffs recom mendation. Seconded by Commissioner
Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR HOTEL AND RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-SIMON CORPORATION, DBASIMON'S BAR AND GRILL: Bruce Barker,
County Attorney, stated no concerns were expressed in response to the referrals regarding this renewal,
therefore, he recommended approval. Bill Wagner,Sheriffs Office,stated the Sheriffs Office has received
two calls for service from the establishment within the past year;however,no DU l's have been associated
with the establishment. In response to Chair Long, Mr. Barker stated the establishment experienced a
couple of issues with building code violations several years ago; however,the problems were corrected by
the landlord through completion of the Site Plan Review process. Commissioner Rademacher moved to
approve said renewal application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia,the
motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR RELOCATION OF UNITED POWER FACILITIES AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN-UNITED POWER, INC.: Mr. Howard stated this agreement is part of the County Road
3 Road Improvements Project, and the road design requires several drainage ditches to be relocated
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outside the impacted construction area. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER NONEXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE UPGRADEAND MAINTENANCEOF
WCR 35 RIGHT-OF-WAY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - DAVIDDALE FARLEY TRUST: Don
Carroll, Department of Public Works,stated the agreement is required through Recorded Exemption#4640,
and access to the site is south of County Road 32. He stated 60 feet of right-of-way is available for access,
and adjacent property owners have been contacted and do not have any concerns. He further stated two
additional property owners utilize the right-of-way and maintenance of the road between the parties has
been encouraged. Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to
sign. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION SETTING THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION FOR ELECTION JUDGES AND
BRANCH REGISTRARS: Steve Moreno,Clerk and Recorder,stated the residents which serve as election
judges put in many hours to serve on election dates, and the reimbursement rates do not equal minimum
wage. He stated an increase of$20.00 is recommended for the reimbursement rates. Commissioner
Rademacher moved to approve said resolution. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried
unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER CANCELLATION AND RELEASEOF COLLATERAL FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW,SPR#387-
NEIGHBORHOOD, INC., THROUGH DBM CONSULTING, LLC, C/O GLENN MCWILLIAMS: Chris
Gathman, Department of Planning Services,stated the applicant has submitted a letter requesting the full
release of collateral. He stated staff has completed a site visit and has found that all items have been
completed satisfactorily,therefore,staff recommends approval of the release of collateral in the amount of
$253,111.00. Mr. Carroll stated the site is named GarageTown, and it is located adjacent to State
Highway 119 and County Road 7.5. He stated the site contains an indoor storage facility, with indoor
parking and a recreational center. He stated the Department of Public Works recommends approval of the
release of collateral. Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said cancellation and release of collateral,
based upon staffs recommendation. Seconded by CommissionerJerke,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 9:30 a.m.
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