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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MAY 9, 2007
TAPE #2007-13
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, May 9, 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
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 Masden moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of May 7, 2007, as printed. Commissioner Rademacher seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: Chair Long added New Item of Business#3: Consider Standard Form of
Agreement to Construct Buildings and Grounds Facility and authorize Chair to sign -Landmark Builders
of Greeley, Inc.
PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Jerke 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 $1,605,635.23
Electronic Transfers -All Funds $137,777.77
Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner
Masden seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT OXYGEN,ACETYLENE,AND OTHER GASES BID-VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS: Mr.Warden
read the names of three vendors who submitted a bid into the record. Said bid will be considered for
approval on May 23, 2007. He stated the gases are utilized by several different Departments and the
tabulations will be completed separately for each Department.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER INTERGOVERNMENTAL CONTRACT FOR TEEN TRAFFIC SAFETY PROJECT AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: Chair Long stated
a representative from the Sheriffs Office was not available to be present at the Board meeting. Mr.Warden
reviewed the contract,and stated this project works with students at local high schools,and teaches about
seatbelt and traffic safety issues. He stated the funds are provided by the Colorado Department of
Transportation. Commissioner Masden stated he would rather have a representative present to discuss
the project and contract, therefore, he would like the matter to be continued. The Board concurred, and
Commissioner Masden moved to continue the matter to Monday, May 14,2007,at 9:00 a.m. Seconded by
Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER DECLARATIO N OF ROCKPORT GRADER SHED AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND
AUTHORIZE SALE OF SAME TO DENNY MEISTER: Mr.Warden stated a new grader shed will be built
on Weld County Road 126 for the Department of Public Works,and the old shed needs to be removed from
the property. He stated the bid process was completed for the removal of the shed; however, the bid did
not receive any bidders. He further stated it is County policy to negotiate with interested parties if no bids
are received. Mr.Warden stated Denny Meister has agreed to purchase and remove the shed for$125.00;
however,the concrete pad will be left in place. He stated the proposal is beneficial to the Department since
it will not be necessary to pay a contractor to remove the shed. He further stated the salvage worth of the
steel is not of a high value,therefore, he recommended approval of Mr. Meister's proposal. In response to
Commissioner Masden, Mr.Warden stated staff will draft an agreement and waiver for Mr.Meister to sign,
waiving the County's liability. CommissionerJerke moved to declare the Rockport Grader Shed as surplus
property and to authorize the sale of same to Denny Meister. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher,
the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT TO CONSTRUCT BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
FACILITY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-LANDMARK BUILDERS OF GREELEY, INC.: Mr.Warden
stated funds are budgeted this year to construct a metal building, similar to Department of Public Works
building, for the Department of Buildings and Grounds. He stated the Department will move into the new
building, and the old building will be utilized for storage. He recommended approval of the agreement from
Landmark Builders of Greeley, Inc., in the amount of$759,138.00,which includes the necessary water and
sewer tap fees. Mr. Warden stated the building will be approximately 12,500 square feet in size, and will
be located in close proximity to the Department of Public Works building, which will be beneficial for
consolidating both of the Departments operations. He stated the project originally received three proposals,
and the Master Plan called for utilizing a company with the ability to construct a Butler Building. He further
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stated Landmark is able to provide a Butler Building,which is the same type of building as the Department
of Public Works. Mr.Warden stated steel prices are slated to rise by approximately four percent on Friday,
May 11, 2007, therefore, staff recommends approval of the agreement so that the purchase of steel may
be accomplished at the lowest price possible. In response to Commissioner Masden, Mr.Warden stated
the County has current credits for water taps through a land trading transaction near the Department of
Social Services building; however, those water tap credits will be reserved for future improvements and
construction at the Department of Social Services. Commissioner Masden 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.
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