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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
APRIL 25, 2007
TAPE #2007-11
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, April 25, 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 - EXCUSED
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 Garcia moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of April 23, 2007, as printed. Commissioner Rademacher 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, DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE-LINDA WURTS: Chair Long read the
certificate into the record, recognizing Linda Wurts for 26 years of service with the District Attorney's Office.
Ms.Wurts was present to receive her award,and stated she has enjoyed her time of service at the District
Attorney's Office; however, it is time to retire. Ken Buck, District Attorney, stated Ms. Wurts began her
career with the District Attorney's Office in 1981, and last year she was named the employee of the year
within the Office. He stated Ms.Wurts has worked in the Victim Witness Unit and often works with the most
difficult cases helping victims to understand the judicial system. He further stated Ms.Wurts will be missed
within the Office. Chair Long expressed his appreciation to Ms.Wurts and stated she has been a wonderful
example to the citizens of Weld County. He further wished her good luck in her future endeavors.
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COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports.
WARRANTS: Barb Connolly, Controller, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board:
All Funds $831,142.81
Electronic Transfers - All Funds $14,361.64
Commissioner Garcia moved to approve the warrants as presented by Ms. Connolly. Commissioner
Rademacher seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT BIDS: Ms. Connolly stated there were no bids to present.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER SALE OF REAL ESTATE TO NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS: Bruce Barker, County Attorney,stated the property
is located in the North Weld Business Park, and the deed will give possession of the property to North
Range Behavioral Health. He stated a promissary note is associated with the deed, and after the note is
forgiven, North Range will own the property free and clear. He further stated the Deed of Trust is
subordinated to any debt for the financing of the building,and several other entities have subordinated notes
as well. Mr. Barker stated an oil well had to be removed from the property, and North Range paid for the
necessary costs to move the well and plug the site. Chair Long summarized that this transaction has been
in the works for a couple of years, and it will be beneficial to the County to allow North Range Behavioral
Health and Island Grove Treatment Center to integrate their respective services. He further stated the
Board previously concurred that this is a good use for the property,and a CDBG Grant provided funds for
the purchase of the property. In response to Commissioner Rademacher, Mr. Barker stated the size of the
parcel is approximately five acres, and the legal description of the property is provided in Exhibit A. Chair
Long stated the facility will be constructed to the west of the current Paramedic Services building,and the
new Community Corrections building will also be built in close proximity. Wayne Maxwell, North Range
Behavioral Health, expressed his appreciation regarding the partnership, and stated he believes better
services will be available due to the integration process. He clarified the property was originally 5.2 acres
in size, however,the detention pond had to be removed so that it remained on County property,therefore,
the size of the parcel is just under five acres. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said sale of
real estate and authorize the Chair to sign any necessary documents. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia,
the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER EXPENDITUREAUTHORIZATION MODIFICATION FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Walt Speckman, Director of Human Services, stated
the funding for the Wagner Peyser Program will be increased by $120,794.00, and the funding for the
Enhanced Dislocated Worker Program will be increased by$117,843.00. He stated the additional funds
are being released by the State since the budgets were not cut as drastically as originally predicted.
Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said expenditure authorization modification and authorize the Chair
to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WCR 74 BETWEEN WCRS 19 AND 21: Wayne Howard,
Department of Public Works, stated the closure is in conjunction with the Weld County Road 74 Road
Improvements Project. He stated DeFalco Construction is the contractor completing the project, and the
closure is permitted for 30 calendar days. He further stated the detour route will be clearly marked,
message boards will be placed at least five days prior to the closure to warn motorists. and the Town of
Severance will be notified. In response to Commissioner Rademacher, Mr. Howard stated the detour route
is paved; however, it is a four-mile detour due to the lack of roads within the area. He further stated the
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contractor is aware that penalties will be assessed if the closure lasts more than 30 days in length. Chair
Long stated the completed work associated with this project will be a welcome improvement to the area.
Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said temporary closure. Seconded by Commissioner
Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT CONCERNING PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR CERTAIN
IMPROVEMENTS TO WCRS 3 AND 1.5 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN NECESSARY DOCUMENTS-
GENE SCHRINER: Leon Sievers, Department of Public Works, stated this is the tenth parcel to be
acquired for the Weld County Roads 3 and 1.5 Road Project. He stated the property is located east of Weld
County Road 3, and north of Weld County Road 12. He further stated 0.335 acres of right-of-way will be
acquired for a value of$9,133.00, and the value is based upon an appraisal report prepared by Messick
Bowes. Mr. Sievers stated the property owner will also be reimbursed a total of $1,900.00 for costs
associated with the removal of fencing, therefore, total compensation to the property owner amounts to
$11,033.00. Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said purchase of right-of-way and authorize the Chair
to sign necessary documents. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher,the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER NONEXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE UPGRADEAND MAINTENANCE OF
WCR 108 RIGHT-OF-WAY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-FRANK CLARK: Don Carroll,Department
of Public Works, stated the agreement was not required through the Recorded Exemption process. He
stated the property will be accessed from Weld County Road 108, directly east of Weld County Road 77,
which is a paved road. He further stated 60 feet of right-of-way is available,and adjacent property owners
were contacted and did not have concerns. 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 9:20 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELIOJ
, COLORADO
CnATTEST: l � ', � . JL`� 4 t:s.t".
David E. Long, Chair I
Weld County Clerk to the Bo +i6j
1Q«4zv EXCUSED i
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Oa +� t►r , �l Willian Jerke, Pro-Tem
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Deputy Cler"to the Board ,
William F. Garcia
EXCUSED
Robert D. Masden
Douglas R demac err
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