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Home My WebLink About20070639.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO MARCH 12, 2007 TAPE #2007-06 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, March 12 , 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 Commissioner Douglas Rademacher Also present: County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Jenny Luna Controller, Barb Connolly MINUTES: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of March 7, 2007, as printed. Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. CERTIFICATIONOF HEARINGS: Commissioner Garcia moved to approve the Certification of Hearings conducted on March 7, 2007, as follows: 1) USR#1580-Justin and Andrea Davis; 2) PF#600- Distant Thunder PUD,JZM, LLC/John Zadel,c/o Doug Graff; and 3)USR#1587-Joetta Meyer,aka Jody Meyer. Commissioner Rademacher seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. AMENDMENTSTO AGENDA: Chair Long added New Item of Business#10: Consider Amendment to Bylaws -Weld County Extension Advisory Council. PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports. 2007-0639 BC0016 03-,-2e-e7 7 WARRANTS:Barb Connolly, Controller, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: All Funds $1,367,140.15 Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Ms. Connolly. Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: CONSIDER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR HOTEL AND RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - YE'O JR., INC., DBA BOLDT IN GRILL (CON'T FROM 03/05/07): Bruce Barker,County Attorney,stated the Board recently made the decision to have a representative from the Sheriffs Office present at every meeting in which a renewal fora Hotel and Restaurant or Tavern liquor license will be reviewed. He stated he spoke with J.D. Broderius and Bill Wagner, and an officer will attend each meeting; however,there was a mis communication regarding the meeting today. He further stated the Sheriffs Office does not have concerns regarding this facility;therefore,approval is recommended. In response to Chair Long, Mr. Barker stated the Sheriffs Office is working to incorporate statistics from DUI arrests into the referral process for liquor establishments. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said renewal application and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDING AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -WAL-MART FOUNDATION: Walt Speckman, Director of Human Services,stated the application requests funding, in the amount of $2,500.00, to supplement the cost of the Annual Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Conference. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER INTERGOVERNMENTALAGREEMENTFOR SERVICE BY THE WELD COUNTY YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CITY OF GREELEY: Mr.Speckman stated the agreement with the City of Greeley provides for the reimbursement of AmeriCorps volunteers at the amount of $5.00 per service hour. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER COLORADO WORKS PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE BUILDING HEALTHY MARRIAGES PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - UNITED WAY OF WELD COUNTY: Mr. Speckman stated the term of the agreement is January 1, 2007, through September 30, 2007. He stated United Way will recruit couples to participate in the Building Healthy Marriages Project through a marketing campaign, and United Way will also provide emergency services. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERTEMPORARYCLOSUREOF WCR 3 BETWEEN WCR 8 AND STATE HIGHWAY 52: Drew Scheltinga, County Engineer, stated Weld County Road 3, between Weld County Road 8 and State Highway 52,will be closed from March 19,2007,to August23,2007,for a major road construction project. He stated local access will be maintained for residents who live along Weld County Road 3, and staff is currently relocating water canals in order to install a new culvert. In response to Commissioner Rademacher, Mr. Scheltinga stated Weld County Road 3 will be a paved two-lane road. Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said temporary closure. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Masden. In response to Chair Long, Mr. Scheltinga stated sections of the road will be closed as necessary for construction purposes, and this stretch of the road will be not entirely closed at any one time. He further Minutes, March 12 , 2007 2007-0639 Page 2 BC0016 stated dust suppressant chemicals will be applied as necessary for surrounding property owners. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR RELOCATION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF THE EXISTING WCR 3 AT-GRADE CROSSING AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN - UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY: Mr.Scheltinga stated Weld County Road 3will be realigned to accommodate the curves in the road, and a minor relocation will need to be made at the railroad crossing. He stated the total cost to complete the associated improvements at the crossing is $11,692.00, and approval is recommended. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chairto sign. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER RELEASE OF WEED CONTROL ENFORCEMENT LIEN - VERA GLENDENNING: Tina Booton, Department of Public Works,stated the property owner has paid the required taxes,which includes a weed enforcement lien placed on the property for weed eradication completed on the property in 2006. Commissioner Masden moved to approve the release of said lien. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER AGREEMENT CONCERNING PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO WCR 74 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN - ELIZABETH AND DAVID SCHUMP: Mr. Barker stated this agreement is the last item for the transfer of property required to complete a road improvement project along Weld County Road 74. He stated Elizabeth and David Schump will be reimbursed an amount of$60,015.00,which provides for the purchase of right-of-way,replacement fencing costs,and appraisal costs. Mr. Barker recommended approval of the agreement. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER TEMPORARY PERMIT FOR A 3.2 PERCENT BEER RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE FOR CIRCLE K STORES, INC., DBA CIRCLE K STORE #2709846 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Barker stated the applicant has applied for a Transfer of Ownership for a 3.2% Beer Retail Liquor License, currently held by First Hand Management, LLC,dba Shell#7. He stated State statute allows the new owner to operate under the previous owner's license during the transfer process, upon approval of a temporary permit. He further stated this convenience store is located atthe 1-25 Frontage Road and State Highway 119,and the County has typically seen instance of tumover in this store. Mr. Barker recommended approval of the temporary permit. In response to Commissioner Rademacher, Mr. Barker stated the matter of the Transfer of Ownership and issuance of a permanent license will be presented before the Board after the application process has been completed. Responding to Commissioner Garcia,Mr. Barker stated the Sheriffs Office has not had previous concerns with the liquor license for First Hand Management, LLC. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said temporary permit and authorize the Chairto sign. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR CERTAIN ECONOMIC INDUCEMENTS AND DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES AND AUTHORIZECHAIR TO SIGN-VESTAS BLADES AMERICA, INC.: Mr. Barker stated Vestas Blades America, Inc., has requested tax incentive benefits pursuant to Section 30-11-123, C.R.S. He stated the current estimate of personal property taxes to be reimbursed is in the amount of$302,116.00, and Don Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, recently briefed the Board regarding this matter in a work session. He further stated the agreement is typical,and has been completed for other companies such as Eastman Kodak Company,and he recommended approval. In response to Chair Long,Mr. Barker stated approximately fifty percent of the amount of personal property taxes is reimbursed within ten years; however, other companies have met the reimbursement requirements in as little as two years. Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously. Minutes, March 12 , 2007 2007-0639 Page 3 BC0016 CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO BYLAWS - WELD COUNTY EXTENSION ADVISORY COUNCIL: Mr. Barker stated modifications regarding membership will be made to the Bylaws for the Extension Advisory Council, and a majority of the modifications are found in Article IV, Section 1. Fred Peterson, Extension Office,stated it is requested to increase the membership of the Extension Advisory Council since it is often difficult to obtain a quorum at meetings with fewer members. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said amendment. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, 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. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELp�OUN�1' COLORADO ATTEST: 124!�� I % 1,4 if _./., �� #. 41)- ‘' David E. Long, Chair / Weld County Clerk to the Boar 1361 '4(r`,- 'v,i,,,q `.',. EXCUSED ----a VT William H. J rke ro-Tem BY: 1, Deputy Clerk • the Board `E '�_' 1. Wil F. arciia^ Robert D. asden ougl s Rademaougl s Radema er Minutes, March 12 , 2007 2007-0639 Page 4 BC0016 Hello