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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
SEPTEMBER 19, 2007
TAPE #2007-27
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, September 19, 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 Jerke moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of September 17, 2007, as printed. Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the Certification of Hearings
conducted on September 17, 2007, as follows: 1) Hearing to allow citizens input on CDBG Grant
application for the acquisition of the Brighton Life Skills Center/Platte Valley Medical Center;
2)AmUSR#217- Kerr-McGee Gathering, LLC; 3)2ndAmUSR#1280- Kerr-McGee Gathering, LLC; and
4)AmUSR#428- Kerr-McGee Gathering, LLC. Commissioner Rademacher seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
PUBLIC INPUT: Darrell Burkhardt, Weld County resident, expressed his concerns regarding uranium
mining and the placement of uranium onto County Roads. He stated he believes the rock, sand, and
gravel mined within Weld County could contain uranium, which is spread on County Roads. In response
to Mr. Burkhardt, Chair Long stated the Board will research the matter and provide an answer at a later
date. Mr. Burkhardt expressed his appreciation to the Department of Public Works for the superior
maintenance of County Roads 17 and 19. He stated the area in the immediate vicinity of his residence
has seen an increase of traffic due to prospecting happening nearby, and the roads are being damaged
by the company's vehicles. He requested further maintenance measures to ensure the road stays in good
shape. Chair Long stated surrounding roads are studied as a part of the land use process, and on many
occasions the applicant is requested to provide maintenance or financial support.
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CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Rademacher seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES - ELAINE FURISTER: Chair
Long read the certificate into the record, recognizing Elaine Furister for over 15 years of service with the
Department of Social Services. Judy Griego, Director, Department of Social Services,presented the award
to Ms. Furister and stated Ms. Furister has been an integral part of the progression of the Families, Youth,
and Children (FYC) Commission, and has also provided the billing services for the Core Services
providers. She expressed her appreciation to Ms. Furister for her professionalism within her position and
wished her luck in her new business venture. Ms. Furister stated she has enjoyed her employment with
Weld County, and she enjoyed working with the FYC Commission. She expressed her appreciation for
the recognition and support. Commissioner Garcia expressed his appreciation to Ms. Furister for her
service, and stated he met Ms. Furister through her work with the FYC Commission.
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 $812,705.56
Electronic Transfers - All Funds $208,359.93
Commissioner Garcia moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner
Rademacher seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT SNOWPLOW BLADES BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Warden read the
names of the seven vendors who submitted a bid into the record. Said bid will be considered for approval
on October 3, 2007.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 13 BETWEEN CR 32 AND SH 66: Don Carroll, Department
of Public Works, stated County Road 13, between County Road 32 and State Highway 66, will be closed
from September 13, 2007, through September 21, 2007, for the removal and replacement of asphalt. He
stated Central Weld County Water District has requested an emergency closure due to the necessity to
cut into County Road 13 to fix a leak within the waterline. In response to Commissioner Rademacher,
Mr. Carroll stated barricades are set up on County Road 13, north of State Highway 66, and the access
to the Grandview Estates Subdivision is not affected by the closure. He further stated Central Weld County
Water District will pay for all necessary costs associated with the project. Commissioner Rademacher
moved to approve said temporary closure. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER AWARD OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR DEVELOPMENT OF EMERGENCY OPERATION
PLAN THROUGH THE 2007 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE PROGRAM GRANT -
COLORADO DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Roy Rudisill, Director, Office of Emergency
Management, stated the County applies for the Emergency Management Performance Grant on an annual
basis, and the grant funds provide a percentage of the funds necessary to staff the Office of Emergency
Management. He stated the snowstorms of December 2006 raised concerns for smaller communities
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within Weld County, since many do not have an Emergency Operations Plan in place. He further stated
he has been working with the smaller communities to develop Plans, and he has spoken with State
representatives to discuss concerns regarding the need for the Plans. He stated the State has awarded
additional funding to help develop an Emergency Operations Plan template to be utilized by small
communities. Mr. Rudisill stated the Towns of Hudson and Kersey have expressed interest in developing
a Plan, and funding, in the amount of $10,000.00, will be matched with in-kind contributions through
planning meetings, drills, and exercises. He further stated he has been in communication with the Towns
of Keenesburg and Lochbuie, and those towns may be interested in developing a plan within the near
future. He explained the template will be developed based upon the national Plan, and the template may
be utilized statewide. Commissioner Rademacher expressed his appreciation to Mr. Rudisill for his
communication and work with the surrounding communities. In response to Commissioner Rademacher,
Mr. Rudisill stated the template may be modified in the future to fit the needs of other smaller communities.
He explained the long-term goal of the template is to provide Plans for small towns, then to help larger
municipalities develop or modify their Plans, and then to implement a County-wide Plan. Commissioner
Rademacher moved to approve said additional funding. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Garcia. Chair Long expressed his appreciation to Mr. Rudisill for his dedication to the need for an
Emergency Operations Plan within the small communities. Mr. Rudisill clarified the State informed him that
no additional paperwork was necessary; however, he will bring any future documents before the Board if
they are necessary. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE ESTABLISHING CONTRACT FOR THE NORTHWEST
PARKWAY PUBLIC HIGHWAY AUTHORITY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Cyndy Giauque,
Assistant County Attorney, stated the Board approved the original Establishing Contract in 1999, and
currently the Northwest Parkway Public Highway Authority(NPPHA)is working on a concession lease with
a third party to operate the toll-road for the next 99 years. She stated the closing will take place on
October 1, 2007, and the purpose of the amendment is to provide more flexibility for the decision making
efforts concerning assets of the NPPHA, so that it may remain viable. She further stated if the closing
does not occur,the amendment will be null and void. Commissioner Masden stated this process has been
within negotiations for over a year, and the funds provided by the vendor will diffuse the bonds, and Weld
County will no longer be held accountable. He further explained the other option was to restructure the
bonds,which was not favorable,or default on the bonds,which was another unfavorable option. He stated
he supports the amendment and Weld County may end up seeing a small amount of revenue during the
99 years. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Commissioner Masden stated Weld County will have to
provide approximately $300,000.00 in funds, and will provide efforts in the management process of the
toll-road concerning bookkeeping needs. Ms. Giauque clarified a provision exists within the amendment
that the Cities of Broomfield and Lafayette will also provide help. Commissioner Masden moved to approve
said second amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD: Commissioner Jerke moved
to appoint Lucille Mantelli to the Workforce Development Board as an additional large business
representative,with a term to expire December 31,2009. Seconded by Commissioner Masden,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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