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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
DECEMBER 17, 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, December 17, 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 - EXCUSED
Commissioner Douglas Rademacher
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Elizabeth Strong
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Garcia moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of December 12, 2007, as printed. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
READ ORDINANCE BY TAPE: Commissioner Rademacher moved to read Emergency Ordinance#237-B
by tape. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on December 12, 2007: 1)Violation Hearings; and on December 13, 2007: 1)Annual
Meeting of, and 2008 Budget for, Southwestern Weld County Law Enforcement Authority Board,2)Annual
Meeting of, and 2008 Budget for, Weld County Pioneer Community Law Enforcement Authority Board, 3)
2008 Final Budget for Beebe Draw Law Enforcement District, 4) 2008 Final Budget, and 5) USR#1621
-Mary Lee Hardy. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which 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.
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 $586,332.25
Electronic Transfers - All Funds $1,060.03
Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Garcia
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER REVISIONS TO FEE SCHEDULES FOR FEES COLLECTED BY THE WELD COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT: Mr. Warden stated there are two fee
schedules, one for Environmental Health and one for Nursing and Community Health. He stated the
Nursing and Community Health fee schedule is a sliding fee schedule provided by the Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment to work in conjunction with its grant programs. Trevor
Jiricek, Department of Public Health and Environment, stated there are four clarifications to fees under
Food Services and some adjustment to the Laboratory Fee Schedule, which were previously discussed
in a work session. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said revisions. Seconded by
Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR REFUND OR ABATEMENT OF TAXES - 2059 DEVELOPMENT, LLC:
Christopher Woodruff, Assessor, stated this property was valued as a buildable lot when a deed was
overlooked, it should not have been separately valued, and it should have had a zero value for the year
2006. He stated the original assessed value was $99,667.00, the corrected value is zero, and the
abatement amount is $7,971.30. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Woodruff stated this was a
parking lot which should not have been valued once it was deeded to the Property Owner's Association.
Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said refund. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO BYLAWS-WELD COUNTY REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY
BOARD: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated the bylaws were amended in the spring and there were
some items which were overlooked at that time. Mr. Barker stated on Page 8 there is a change dividing
the fire districts into three zones, instead of two; therefore, there will be Zones A and B and an at-large
representative selected for Zone C. He stated Union Colony Fire Rescue should have been stricken from
the document and was not previously. He further stated on Page 11, regarding the quorum, it will be
changed from there will be not less than eight voting members to simply state the majority vote will rule.
Juan Cruz, Weld County Regional Communications, stated all of the changes were initiated by the fire
districts. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said amendment. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia,
the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT CONCERNING PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR CERTAIN
IMPROVEMENTS TO COUNTY ROAD 13 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS - M AND C REAL ESTATE, LLC: Leon Sievers, Department of Public Works, stated this
is the last large parcel to be acquired on the County Road 13 Project. He stated the property is located
east of County Road 13 and north of County Road 12, and the County is acquiring 3.307 acres of
right-of-way for $205,390.00, which is approximately $25,000.00 less than the appraised value for the
parcel. He further stated the County is also acquiring 3,000 square feet of temporary construction
easement for $610.00, which is ten percent of the land value, and there are no other expenses to the
County;therefore, the total compensation to the land owner is$206,000.00. In response to Commissioner
Jerke, Mr. Sievers stated the land is valued at $62,000.00 per acre. Commissioner Garcia moved to
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approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign any necessary documents. Seconded by
Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION TO VACATE A PORTION OF CR 155, BETWEEN CRS 96.5 AND 98 - BEN
IRELAN: Don Carroll, Department of Public Works, stated this property is located approximately six miles
north of State Highway 14 and one mile west of the Logan County line. He stated the section line access
is currently maintained by Weld County. Mr. Carroll stated notice has been given to the adjacent property
owners and the applicant is present. He stated the Department of Public Work's recommendation is to
always retain County right-of-way. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Carroll stated the motivation
for the petition is in an effort to secure a barn on Mr. Irelan's property. Responding to Commissioner
Jerke, Mr. Carroll stated a private easement agreement will be required for the Schram family to access
their property if the petition to vacate the road is granted. Ben Irelan, applicant, stated everyone who
presently has right-of-way right will maintain access. Mr. Irelan stated he has had trouble with people
entering his property to hunt, and he would like to install a locked gate and provide keys to the other four
property owners. Howard Hetinger, adjacent property owner, stated he is in favor of vacating the road,
as long as he will retain access to his property. Mr. Barker stated his suggestion is for the Resolution
language to state the vacation will not be recorded until the private easement agreements have been
granted to the adjacent property owners and recorded. Responding to Chair Long, Mr. Irelan stated he
understands and is willing to comply with the requirements. Commissioner Jerke stated he is only
comfortable approving this road vacation if recorded easements are provided for each of the affected
parties. In response to Commissioner Rademacher, Mr. Barker stated the type of easement that would
be appropriate for this matter is a permanent easement, which may be transferred. There was no public
testimony. In response to Commissioner Rademacher, Mr. Barker stated the easements will take into
account any energy development to access minerals in the area. He explained there is an implied
easement for access to minerals; however, it is not recorded. Mr. Barker suggested adding a paragraph
to the Resolution which states, "Whereas certain properties are located such as they utilize the existing
right-of-way and the applicants have stated they will provide evidence of recorded easements being
provided to the affected land owners prior to the Resolution being recorded." He stated the following
language should be added under one of the paragraphs which begin by stating "Be it further resolved...",
"The Resolution shall not be recorded until evidence of said recorded easements being provided to the
affected land owners is presented to the Weld County Attorney. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve
said amendment as stated by Mr. Barker. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said petition. Chair
Long seconded the motion. Commissioner Rademacher stated he has a hard time vacating County
right-of-way due to the inability to foresee future needs. Commissioner Jerke stated 99 percent of the time
he is in agreement with Commissioner Rademacher about vacating County right-of-way; however, he has
fewer concerns regarding this petition, since the neighbors are in agreement,and due to the topographical
features, including the Pawnee Creek presence. He explained it would cost a fortune to build a road
through the area. Chair Long stated due the topographical nature of this area, it makes sense for the
County to vacate this portion of road. Commissioner Garcia concurred with Commissioner Rademacher,
and reminded the Board that the County had an item earlier today in which the County had to pay
$200,000.00 to obtain right-of-way for the County Road 13 Project. Upon a roll call vote,the motion failed,
due to a tied vote. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Barker stated there is no rule about bringing
the matter back before board, when all of the members are present, to break the tie; therefore, it is up to
the Board whether or not to entertain this petition before a full Board. Chair Long stated he is in favor of
the applicant having the opportunity to be heard by all of the members of the Board. Commissioners
Garcia and Rademacher expressed they are not opposed to allowing the petitioner to present the matter
to the full Board. Responding to Mr. Irelan, Mr. Barker suggested that Mr. Irelan obtain the form to create
an easement agreement from a publishing company, prior to returning before the Board.
CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO PROCEED WITH LEGAL ACTION AGAINST
EL RODEO MEXICAN FOOD, FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE COLORADO RETAIL FOOD
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ESTABLISHMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS: Mr. Barker clarified this is not the same establishment
with a similar name for which the Board approves a liquor license application each year,this establishment
is located within the City of Greeley. Sarah Evans, Department of Public Health and Environment, stated
the owner has failed to maintain compliance with the rules despite the facility being given all of the
opportunities afforded in the State Statutes to come into compliance, and staff recommends the license
be revoked and a penalty be paid. Dan Joseph, Department of Public Health and Environment, stated a
translator, Marcella Swain, Department of Public Health and Environment, will be provided to the owner.
In response to Chair Long, Ms. Evans stated most of these are continuous and critical violations, which
have failed to be resolved. Alfonso Perez, owner, stated during the last inspection his wife and several
of the regular employees were not working; therefore, he was trying to do everything himself and he did
not have enough help. Mr. Joseph stated there were eight or nine violations observed at the last inspection
staff conducted and most of the violations were corrected at the time of the inspection. In response to
Chair Long, Mr. Joseph stated the violations observed are recurring violations. In response to
Commissioner Rademacher, Mr. Joseph stated the last inspection was conducted in September, 2006,
and this restaurant is inspected three times per year due to its history of violations. He stated the
department has issued nine written notices and three civil penalties. Mr. Joseph stated the Board of
County Commissioners, acting as the Board of Public Health, has the legal authority to revoke a license.
He stated since the establishment reopened on October 5, 2006, after being closed in September, ten
inspections have been conducted and 50 critical violations have been observed, which is an average of
4.5 per inspection. He explained a critical violation may be, for example, an employee sneezing and not
washing his/her hands after doing so. Mr. Joseph stated food has had to be discarded on five visits out
of the last eleven due to mold or temperature violations. He stated on October 29, 2007 a training was
provided to the owners by Spanish speaking staff. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Joseph stated
Spanish Weld Star is simply Weld County's version of food safety training, presented in Spanish. He
stated since the food safety training was administered, 41 of the critical violations have occurred, which
have included moldy food, eggs being held in dry storage, meat thawing in the hand washing sinks, cell
phones resting on the cutting boards, improper cooling, and improper hot food holding. Mr. Joseph stated
the owners have expressed they would use frozen potatoes and ice baths for proper cooling; however,they
have failed to utilize either. He stated the State Statute reads that when an establishment relocates to a
new facility, the process begins anew and the owners are given a clean slate. He further stated for the
Department to close an establishment's doors without going through this process there has to be a major
violation, for example, a lack of, or, no refrigeration, no water, or the sewer must be backing up into the
facility. Mr.Joseph stated there has been no significant improvement toward resolving the establishment's
numerous critical violations over the past three years and two locations; therefore, the Department
requests the establishment's license be revoked in order to eliminate the risk of food borne illness. In
response to Commissioner Rademacher, Mr. Joseph explained the establishment was closed for a period
of time at the new location until all of the required paperwork was submitted, since it had relocated without
notifying the Department. He stated the establishment was closed down on the day of the inspection.
Further responding to Commissioner Rademacher, Mr. Joseph clarified the civil penalties were monetary
fines. In response to Commissioner Garcia, Mr. Joseph stated suspension would entail closing the
establishment for a period up to six months, and revocation would be more serious and perhaps
permanent. In response to Mr. Barker, Mr. Joseph stated the license is good for a one-year period and
this one expires December 31, 2007; therefore, if it were revoked immediately, the owners could apply for
a new license the following month. Mr. Perez stated he will not be able to pay his bills and taxes if his
license is suspended. In response to Commissioner Rademacher, Mr. Joseph stated the Board
determines the length of the suspension they choose to impose, up to a maximum of a six-month period.
Ms. Evans stated most bacteria grow at body temperature, which is why the temperature violations are
critical. Mr. Joseph stated the owners have always complied with staff's requests at the on-site
inspections; however, they do not stay in compliance when staff leaves the premises. Mr. Perez stated
he understands the intent of the Health Department and he can not run the business by himself; however,
bills still need to be paid. He stated he will try to get more help running the business and to do better at
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staying in compliance. There was no public testimony. Commissioner Rademacher stated he is in favor
of suspension, rather than revocation; however, Mr. Perez will still likely go out of a business. In response
to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Barker stated suspension serves two purposes, it both imposes a penalty and
makes the point the establishment needs to be cleaned up and operate in accordance with the rules. He
stated the Board may suspend the license for a short period of time,for example,three days and the Board
may suspend the remainder of the suspension period, pending the establishment is working in accordance
with the law and if after 90 days the establishment is still in compliance, the remainder of the suspension
is cancelled. Commissioner Jerke stated this establishment's history of violations has been constant and
the violations are numerous and critical; therefore, he believes a harsher punishment is required. He
stated he will support a suspension, rather than revocation, if it is for a longer and more appropriate length
of time, and if the Health Department reviews the establishment before it reopens. Commissioner Garcia
stated considering the severity of the problems, including the mold, it does not seem three like days would
be a sufficient amount of time for the problems to be corrected. He stated the proprietor has stated he
does not have enough employees with sufficient training to conduct the necessary amount of work;
therefore, employees need to be trained before the business can be reopened. Commissioner
Rademacher stated 30 days seems to be a more reasonable amount of time for a suspension, in this case.
Mr. Joseph stated the establishment does not have any equipment or structure problems or deficiencies,
only personnel needs. Chair Long stated it seems the owner has a history of putting his welfare above the
welfare of his patrons and the Board has an obligation to protect the welfare of the patrons above worrying
if the proprietor will go out of business during a suspension of his license. Commissioner Rademacher
concurred with Chair Long and reiterated these are serious violations. He stated it may be time to revoke
the license completely if these violations still exist upon the next inspection. Mr. Joseph stated the
establishment does have to be open in order for the Department to perform an inspection. Commissioner
Jerke stated he is in favor of suspending the license for the remainder of the year. Commissioner Garcia
stated if the Board does opt for a suspension, it is important the Health Department continue to keep a
close eye on the establishment upon its reopening to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens.
Mr. Joseph stated in the last letter sent to Mr. Perez it stated there will be multiple inspections performed
by the Health Department. Mr. Perez stated if his license is suspended for two weeks he will fall behind
in his bills. Chair Long stated Mr. Perez needs to understand the serious nature of the health violations
occurring in his establishment, which may result in illness and possibly death, and outweigh Mr. Perez
potentially falling behind on some bills. He stated Mr. Perez needs to hire and train additional staff before
the establishment may continue to prepare and serve food. He stated illness originating in Mr. Perez's
establishment could result in much higher expenses than missed bills. Responding to Mr. Perez, Chair
Long stated he understands Mr Perez is having a hard time retaining staff; however, the Board cannot put
the public at risk as a result. Commissioner Jerke moved for the immediate suspension of Mr. Perez's
license for the remainder of the calendar year, and Mr. Perez may complete a new application for 2008.
Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion. In response to Chair Long, Mr. Barker stated the license is
to be issued prior to the operation resuming. Chair Long stated he would be displeased if the Health
Department's process had to be restarted due to the establishment obtaining a new license. Ms. Evans
stated there is still the matter of a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000.00 being required as a condition
of the business reopening. Mr. Perez stated he does not have that kind of money to pay, especially if the
business is closed for the remainder of the year. Chair Long stated Mr. Perez must make this business
decision himself regarding whether he can afford to pay the penalty and reopen the establishment.
Commissioner Jerke amended the motion to include the penalty fee, as a condition of the establishment
reopening. Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion. There being no further discussion, the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER 2008 AMOUNT TO BE PAID FOR THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF GREELEY AND WELD COUNTY FOR THE ISLAND GROVE PARK MANAGEMENT
SERVICES: Mr. Warden stated each year the Board sets a budget for operating the Island Grove Park
and this year the amount is $396,667.00. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Warden stated all of
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the cost is taken from the State lottery funding. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said
amount. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - A KID'S PLACE:
Mr. Warden stated this and the following memorandums of agreement will be similar. He stated the 2008
budget for A Kid's Place is $11,500.00. Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said Memorandum of
Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - UPSTATE
COLORADO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Mr. Warden stated this memorandum of agreement is in the
amount of$100,000.00. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said Memorandum of Agreement
and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN-UNITED WAY
OF WELD COUNTY: Mr. Warden stated this memorandum of agreement is in the amount of$25,000.00
for 211 information referral services. Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said Memorandum of
Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - WELD COUNTY
SENIOR CITIZEN COORDINATORS: Mr.Warden stated this memorandum of agreement is in the amount
of$12,500 and it will be divided among the seventeen senior centers in the County. Commissioner Jerke
moved to approve said Memorandum of Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - PROMISES FOR
CHILDREN: Mr. Warden stated this memorandum of agreement is in the amount of $10,000.00 for
services provided by Promises for Children, in conjunction with six other agencies. Commissioner Garcia
moved to approve said Memorandum of Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - AUDIO
INFORMATION NETWORK OF COLORADO: Mr. Warden stated this memorandum of agreement is in
the amount of $7,500.00 for services for the visually impaired. Commissioner Rademacher moved to
approve said Memorandum of Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - ENVISION:
Mr. Warden stated this memorandum of agreement is in the amount of $46,125.00 for services for the
developmentally disabled. Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said Memorandum of Agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - GREELEY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Mr. Warden stated this memorandum of agreement is in the amount of
$5,000.00 for tourism promotion. Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said Memorandum of
Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-HUMANE SOCIETY
OF WELD COUNTY: Mr. Warden stated this memorandum of agreement is in the amount of$148,500.00
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to provide animal care services, in conjunction with animal control. Commissioner Rademacher moved
to approve said Memorandum of Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - ISLAND GROVE
REGIONAL TREATMENT CENTER: Mr. Warden statedd this memorandum of agreement is in the
amount of$26,000.00 to provide alcohol and substance abuse treatment program services. Commissioner
Rademacher moved to approve said Memorandum of Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - WELD COUNTY
JUVENILE ASSESSMENT CENTER(JAC): Mr. Warden stated this memorandum of agreement is in the
amount of.$30,030.00 for juvenile assessment services through the Department of Social Services and
the District Attorney's Office. Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said Memorandum of Agreement
and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - NORTH RANGE
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Mr. Warden stated this memorandum of agreement is in the amount of
$101,062.00 to provide mental health services. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said
Memorandum of Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the
motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - RETIRED AND
SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM(RSVP): Mr. Warden stated this memorandum of agreement is in the
amount of $5,000 to provide services to senior citizens. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve
said Memorandum of Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the
motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO 401(K)SAVINGS PLAN AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-PRINCIPAL
FINANCIAL GROUP: Mr. Warden stated the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on April 5, 2007stated that
401K plans must come into compliance with the compensation rules before December 31, 2007.
Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said savings plan and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF NICHOLAS BERRYMAN TO PLANNING COMMISSION: Commissioner
Garcia moved to appoint Nicholas Berryman to the Planning Commission, as the District 4 representative.
Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 237-B, IN THE MATTER OF A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
FOR THE YEAR OF 2007: Mr. Warden stated this is the second and final appropriation ordinance for
2007. He stated the ordinance is for appropriations which were not foreseen at the time the 2008 Budget
was adopted. He stated he has provided a list of reasons for the supplemental appropriations, per
Commissioner Jerke's request. He explained the items in the general fund are a centrally located
allocation of funds for computer hardware and software,and as projects are approved throughout the year,
the funds are reallocated to specific departments. He stated a number of grants have been appropriated,
particularly to the Sheriff's Office. Mr. Warden stated there has been reallocation of small equipment from
the central account. He stated the interest revenue estimate has been increased, final salaries and
benefits have been appropriated, this is the third year election equipment has been appropriated in the
amount of approximately$500,000.00, and there has been an increase of utility and fuel costs in some of
the Departments. He stated there have been grants awarded to the Department of Public Works,
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particularly for additional bridges. He further stated all of the changes associated with the Departments
of Public Health and Environment and Human Services involve grant awards. He stated the ambulance
fund has been adjusted to reflect fuel cost and supply items. He stated some of the drainage system
needed to be improved at the Front Range Behavioral Health Building, health insurance was adjusted to
reflect the actual enrollment, and the Motor Pool budget was adjusted to reflect increased fuel usage and
vehicle depreciation. Mr.Warden further stated Emergency Ordinance No.238-B has been published prior
to consideration. There was no public input. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve Emergency
Ordinance No. 237-B. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER VACATION OF USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#1243 - CITY OF AURORA: Hannah
Hippely, Department of Planning Services,stated a letter was received by staff requesting vacation of Use
by Special Review(USR) Permit#1243, since the use granted under the permit is not in operation and the
plat was never recorded. Julie Cozad, representative of applicant, stated she is available for questions.
Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said vacation. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent
agenda. Emergency Ordinance No. 237-B was read and 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 10:45 a.m.
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