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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
SEPTEMBER 12, 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 12, 2007, at the hour of 9:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by the Acting Chair Pro-Tem and on roll call the following
members were present, constituting a quorum of the members thereof:
Commissioner David E. Long, Chair- EXCUSED
Commissioner William H. Jerke, Pro-Tem - EXCUSED
Commissioner William F. Garcia
Commissioner Robert D. Masden, Acting Chair Pro-Tem
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 September 10, 2007, as printed. Commissioner Garcia 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.
PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, AREA AGENCY ON AGING - ELMER MONTOYA AND PAMELA
SHADDOCK: Acting Chair Pro-Tem Masden read the certificate into the record, recognizing Elmer
Montoya and Pamela Shaddock for their service with the Area Agency on Aging.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, PLANNING COMMISSION - BRUCE FITZGERALD, JAMES WELCH,
AND CHAD AUER: Acting Chair Pro-Tem Masden read the certificate into the record, recognizing Bruce
Fitzgerald, James Welch, and Chad Auer for their service on the Planning Commission.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports.
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WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds $484,878.93
Electronic Transfers -All Funds $114,571.43
Commissioner Garcia moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner
Rademacher seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT COUNTY ROAD 13 FROM COUNTY ROAD 8 TO STATE HIGHWAY 52 ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS BID: Mr. Warden read the names of the eleven vendors who submitted a bid into the
record. Said bid will be considered for approval on September 26, 2007. He stated the lowest bid, in the
amount of$2,631,742.90, is approximately$600,000.00 less than the engineer's estimate of$3.2 million.
In response to Acting Chair Pro-Tern Masden, Pat Persichino, Director, Department of Public Works,
stated once the bid is accepted, the preliminary work associated with the project will be completed within
approximately two to three months, therefore,the beginning of actual construction work will depend on the
winter weather. He further stated the project will most likely be completed by this time next year. In
response to Commissioner Rademacher, Mr. Persichino stated the improvements to be completed on the
north side of State Highway 52 will be addressed through a separate bid. He further stated the
improvements to the north will contain the turn lanes for State Highway 52, as well the placement of traffic
signals.
APPROVE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT#27/66A BID- DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Warden
stated staff recommends the acceptance of the bid from Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. Commissioner
Rademacher moved to approve said bid, based upon staff's recommendation. Seconded by
Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER TASK ORDER CONTRACT FOR STEPS TO A HEALTHIER WELD COUNTY PROGRAM
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Gaye Morrison, Department of Public Health and Environment,
stated the Department is requesting approval for the renewal of grant funds from the Colorado Department
of Public Health and Environment for the Steps to a Healthier Weld County Program. She stated the term
of the task order is September 22, 2007, through September 21, 2008, and funds, in the amount of
$491,155.00, will be utilized to continue efforts to reduce the burdens of diabetes, asthma, and obesity
through education and behavior change programs to increase physical activity, improve nutritional intake,
and decrease tobacco use within Weld County. She further stated this is the fifth year of the five-year
national initiative, and funding is provided through the Centers for Disease Control and the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services. In response to Commissioner Garcia, Ms. Morrison stated
the most recent initiative was well received, and weight loss efforts and activity levels were tracked on the
County website. She further stated staff plans to begin another program in January, 2008. In response
to Acting Chair Pro-Tem Masden, Ms. Morrison stated the program does work in conjunction with Weld
County School District 6, as well as several charter schools, and also provides assistance for senior
centers within the Towns of Frederick and Firestone. She further stated the new funding cycle, beginning
in 2008, will allow expansion of the program into all Weld County School Districts. Commissioner Garcia
moved to approve said task order contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR WELD COUNTY DEFENSE ACCESS ROADS 16165 AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN - COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: Mr. Persichino stated the
annual contract, administered by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), provides for
extraordinary maintenance and snow removal of selected Transporter Erector Routes within northeast
Weld County. He stated the Transporter Erector is a large piece of equipment which carries missiles to
holding sites, and the County is responsible to construct and maintain a cattle guard crossing in
accordance with CDOT standards. He further stated the encumbrance amount is $25,000.00, and last
year Weld County utilized approximately $7,700.00. In response to Mr. Warden, Mr. Persichino stated
several roads within Weld County are selected every year to receive upgrades in order to bring the road
into compliance with Air Force standards,which is essentially a capital investment by the U.S. Department
of Defense. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY ASSEMBLY OF MORE THAN 350 PERSONS ON
SEPTEMBER 29,2007-NICK SEKICH: Mr. Barker requested the following item of business be discussed
concurrently, since it relates to the same event. He stated the Mead Chamber of Commerce is holding
a fund-raising event on September 29, 2007, and a map has been provided, indicating the layout of the
event. He stated a beer tent will be located on the property,therefore, a Special Events Permit for the sale
of alcohol is required. He stated the Sheriff's Office indicated no concerns with the applications, and he
recommended approval of both items of business.
Veronica Silva, representative, provided a picture of the sign posting on the property, marked Exhibit A.
She stated approximately 500 people attended the event last year, and the event is expected to draw
between 500 to 800 attendees this year. Commissioner Rademacher stated the event was held in close
proximity to his property last year, the event was very well attended, and the fund-raising cause is
commendable. He stated he is in support of both applications. In response to Commissioner Garcia,
Ms. Silva indicated the event will be held at the same location as last year, and the property is actually
closer to the Town of Mead even though it contains an address listing Platteville. No public testimony was
provided concerning the matter. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said application.
Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
MEAD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, C/O NICK SEKICH: No public testimony was offered
concerning the matter. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said application and authorize the
Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN TRADE NAME OF A HOTEL AND RESTAURANT
LIQUOR LICENSE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - RJML, LLC, DBA LA MARAVILLA: Mr. Barker
explained State law requires that an establishment must submit notification for a Change of Trade Name,
and the request must first be approved by the local licensing authority. He stated RJML, LLC, dba La
Maravilla, now intends to conduct business through the trade name Oceans Bar Restaurant, and no other
changes to the establishment will be made. No public testimony was provided concerning the matter.
Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said report of changes and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded
by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR DESIGN OF COUNTY
BRIDGE 27/66A AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON, INC.:
Mr. Persichino stated Bridge#27/66A is located over Greeley Canal#3,and the project is federally funded.
He stated based upon the results of the Quality Based Proposal process, and the guidelines of the federal
government, he recommended approval of the agreement. In response to Commissioner Rademacher,
Mr. Warden stated the design phase of the project has been included in the 2007 Budget; however,
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construction costs associated with the project are budgeted for year 2008. Commissioner Rademacher
moved to approve said agreement 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 9:30 a.m.
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