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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
NOVEMBER 21, 2007
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, November 21, 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- EXCUSED
Commissioner William H. Jerke, Pro-Tem
Commissioner William F. Garcia
Commissioner Robed D. Masden
Commissioner Douglas Rademacher
Also present:
Assistant County Attorney, Cyndy Giauque
Acting Clerk to the Board, Elizabeth Strong
Controller, Barb Connolly
MINUTES: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of November 19, 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 Garcia moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Rademacher seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Garcia stated he attended a meeting for
the Families, Youth, and Children Commission and the members shared they appreciate the Board's
efforts and interest.
WARRANTS: Barb Connolly, Controller, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board:
All Funds $1,200,811.96
Electronic Transfers - All Funds $468,424.04
Commissioner Garcia moved to approve the warrants as presented by Ms. Connolly. Commissioner
Rademacher seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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BIDS:
PRESENT AND APPROVE AUDIO-VISUAL FOR TRAINING ROOM FOR PHASE III OF JAIL PHASE BID
-SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Ms. Connolly stated this bid is being presented for emergency approval. She read
the names of the three vendors who submitted a bid into the record, and stated the low bid from Audio
Visual Network System Integrators, in the amount of $38,352.47, is recommended. Commissioner
Rademacher stated there is a huge difference between the low bid and the other two bids. In response
to Chair Pro-Tem Jerke, Rich Wayman,Sheriff's Office,stated he has seen examples of the recommended
vendor's work at a community college. He stated the low and high bids are comparable in what the vendor
is offering, and the middle bid is actually offering the best system; however,the low bid is adequate for the
Sheriff's Office's needs. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said low bid, in the amount of
$38,352.47,based on staff's recommendation. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion,which carried
unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
CONSIDER LABORATORY SERVICES AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-NORTHERN
COLORADO CYTOLOGY SERVICES(CON'T FROM 11/19/07): No representative of the Department of
Public Health and Environment was present. In response to Chair Pro-Tem Jerke, the Acting Clerk to the
Board stated there is no Board meeting scheduled for November 28, 2007; therefore, the next available
Board meeting date is December 3,2007. Commissioner Rademacher moved to continue said agreement
to December 3, 2007. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER STATEMENT OF GRANT AWARD AND CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR WELD
COUNTY JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN(CON'T FROM
11/19/07): Ken Poncelow, Sheriff's Office, stated the grant money is divided between Northrange
Behavioral Health, the Probation Department, and the Sheriff's Office. Commissioner Garcia moved to
approve said grant award and certificate of compliance and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR HOTEL AND RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE AND
AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN - EATON COUNTRY CLUB: Les Weimers, Sheriffs Office, stated
he conducted a physical inspection of the facility and there have been no complaints. Mr. Weimer stated
there have been no arrests for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) attributed to this establishment, and he
has no concerns with the renewal of the liquor license. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said
renewal application and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion. In
response to Commissioner Masden, Mr. Weimers stated he is not sure if the golf course is included in this
license. Commissioner Masden stated he is curious if there are accidents involving golf carts on any of
the County's golf courses which serve liquor on the courses. Mr.Weimers stated there have not been any
golf cart crashes reported at this time; however, the golf courses are on private property.
CONSIDER CROSSING AGREEMENT ON CR 18 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - PLATTEVILLE
IRRIGATING AND MILLING COMPANY: Wayne Howard, Public Works, stated the agreement allows the
County to reimburse Platteville Irrigating and Milling Company for performing work. In response to
Commissioner Rademacher, Mr. Howard stated it is preferred to have the owners of facilities perform their
own work for liability reasons, and when the bid is reasonable, staff does not take bids from other
companies. In response to Chair Pro-Tem Jerke, Mr. Howard stated most of the required improvements
will be completed for the area west of Highway 85, once this project has been completed. Further
responding to Chair Pro-Tem Jerke, Mr. Howard stated there will be a right turn lane for south bound traffic
on the road, and the project is up to 99 percent reimbursable from the gravel mining companies; however,
this bridge is 100 percent County funded. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said agreement
and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
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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
,. WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Wi ' m F. Garcia
Robert D. Masden
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