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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JUNE 27, 2007
TAPE #2007-18
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, June 27, 2007, at the hour of 9:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by the Chair Pro-Tern 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 Robert D. Masden
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 June 25, 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 Masden seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES,WELD COUNTYWEED MANAGEMENTADVISORY BOARD-SCOTT
HOUSTON: Chair Pro-Tem Jerke read the certificate into the record, recognizing Scott Houston for four
years of service with the Weld County Weed Management Advisory Board. Chair Pro-Tem Jerke stated
Mr. Houston has recently had serious health problems and he expressed his best wishes to Mr. Houston.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, WELD COUNTY EXTENSION ADVISORY COUNCIL - JEREMY
CASILLAS: Chair Pro-Tem Jerke read the certificate into the record, recognizing Jeremy Casillas for two
years of service with the Weld County Extension Advisory Council.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports.
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WARRANTS: Barb Connolly, Controller, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board:
All Funds $726,365.82
Electronic Transfers - All Funds $3,548,868.71
Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the warrants as presented by Ms.Connolly. Commissioner
Masden seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT BIDS: Ms. Connolly stated there were no bids to present.
OLD BUSINESS:
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR DENTAL,VISION,AND HEARING PROGRAM GRANT AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN - COLORADO HEALTH FOUNDATION (CON'T FROM 06/25/07): Walt Speckman,
Director, Department of Human Services, stated the application requests grant funds, in the amount of
$32,000.00,to provide dental,hearing,and vision services for seniors over sixty years in age. In response
to Chair Pro-Tem Jerke, Mr.Speckman stated the matter was continued due to confusion regarding which
day it was to be listed on the agenda. He further stated this is the first time the Department has applied for
this particular grant; however, the Colorado Health Foundation is not a new organization. Commissioner
Rademacher moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER TASK ORDER CONTRACT FOR AIR QUALITY PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN: Dr. Mark Wallace, Director, Department of Public Health and Environment,stated the Department
has been involved with the Air Quality Program for a number of years. He stated the original task order was
approved in November2006; however,the State has modified the funding cycle to July 1,2007 through June
30, 2008. He stated the Department operates a particulate and gaseous air quality monitoring network,
conducts inspections, and provides enforcement guidance concerning stationary sources. He further
stated it is in the best interest for Weld County to continue the program and to have local staff involved with
the monitoring and inspections. Dr. Wallace stated funding for the new grant period is in the amount of
$85,664.64, which reimburses staff time to conduct the inspections, as well as maintain the monitoring
stations and complete the required reporting. In response to Commissioner Garcia, Dr.Wallace stated the
ambient air monitoring stations are checking for particulate matter within the air,and the stationary sources
are monitoring oil and gas production. Responding to Chair Pro-Tem Jerke, Dr.Wallace stated part of the
program involves monitoring of the ozone. Commissioner Rademacher stated he believes it is important
the County stay directly involved with this program, and he moved to approve said contract and authorize
the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR TAVERN LIQUOR LICENSE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN - VIPER2, INC., DBA BORDERLINE: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated no concerns were
expressed in response to the referrals regarding this renewal, therefore, he recommended approval.
Les Weimers, Sheriffs Office, stated there have been no complaints within the past twelve months for the
establishment, and the only two calls for service from the establishment have been for traffic accidents
occurring within the area. He further stated he has completed a physical inspection and has no concerns.
In response to Commissioner Rademacher,Mr.Wiemers stated the establishment is located directly south
of the Wyoming/Colorado border, adjacent to U.S. Highway 85. Commissioner Garcia moved to approve
said renewal application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden,the motion
carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER AGREEMENT CONCERNING PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR CERTAIN
IMPROVEMENTS TO COUNTY BRIDGE 87/42.5A AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS - THE JACKSON LAKE RESERVOIR AND IRRIGATION COMPANY: Leon Sievers,
Department of Public Works, stated this is the second parcel to be acquired for the federally funded project
to repair the bridge located on County Road 87 over the South Platte River. He stated the property to be
acquired is located on the west side of County Road 87 at County Road 44,which is immediately north of
the bridge. He further stated 3,973 square feet of road right-of-way will be acquired for a reimbursement
amount of$500.00,and the reimbursement amount was determined by a fair-market value report furnished
by the Colorado Department of Transportation. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said agreement
and authorize the Chair to sign necessary documents. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the
motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER ENTRY UPON VARIOUS LANDS BY WELD COUNTY VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
SPECIALIST: Tina Booton, Department of Public Works, stated she is required to gain approval from the
Board for the right of entry on lands to complete weed control measures. In response to Commissioner
Rademacher, Ms. Booton stated four of the property owners listed are repeat offenders; however,this year
there are many new sites of Russian knapweed. She further stated property owner Laurel Houser did
complete the necessary weed work on the property after receiving notice. Responding to Chair Pro-Tem
Jerke,Ms. Booton stated depending upon the severity of the weed problems,the property owners may also
need to spray their property in the fall. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said entry.
Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER STATE OF COLORADO PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR NOXIOUS WEED
CONTROL AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Booton stated Weld County,in conjunction with Logan
County,has been awarded a grant from the United States Forest Service,through the Colorado Department
of Agriculture,to offer cost-share monies for landowners to eradicate Diffuse knapweed, Salt cedar, and
Houndstongue. She stated the reimbursement ratio is 80/20,with a maximum reimbursement of$500.00
to each landowner. She further stated priority will be given to property owners in close proximity of the
Pawnee National Grasslands. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said contract and authorize
the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER INTERGOVERNMENT CONTRACT FOR COLORADO EMS PROVIDER GRANT AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Dave Bressler, Director, Weld County Paramedic Services, stated two
grants are incorporated into the contract,which will provide funds for the re-chassis of an ambulance, and
for the data collection program to be installed within ambulances next month. Commissioner Masden
moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia,the
motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 TO THE STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT FOR THE WELD
COUNTY NORTH JAIL COMPLEX,PHASE III PROJECT,AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-ROCHE
CONSTRUCTORS,INC.: Pat Persichino, Director, Department of Public Works, stated the change order
is for winter conditions, and allowance for winter conditions in the original agreement was established in
the amount of$100,000.00. He stated this past winter created major difficulties for this project, and the
change order will provide an additional$27,123.00 solely for winter conditions. He further stated the entire
change order amounts to date are still below one percent of the overall project costs and the project is now
approximately sixty percent completed. In response to Commissioner Masden, Mr. Persichino stated
approximately two to four percent of the overall agreement amount was reserved for flexibility,and a reserve
credit also exists with the contractor. Chair Pro-Tem Jerke stated the figures presented by Mr. Persichino
are outstanding. Commissioner Masden concurred with Chair Pro-Tem Jerke and stated Mr. Persichino
has a great knowledge for working with contractors and expressed his appreciation to Mr. Persichino for
his dedication and direction of the project. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said change order
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and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE:AUTHORIZE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO CONVENE
AS BOARD OF EQUALIZATION FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2007: Mr. Barker stated the Resolution is
required by State law, and must be approved each year. Chair Pro-Tem Jerke explained the Board of
County Commissioners sits as the Board of Equalization each year to consider disputes of assessments
not completed through the Assessor's Office appeal process. In response to Commissioner Rademacher,
Chair Pro-Tem Jerke stated the amount of appeals has generally been under 100 each year. He further
stated some counties have difficulties regarding the Board of Equalization process,therefore,contractors
and appraisers are hired to provide the service for a large amount of money. Commissioner Rademacher
moved to approve said resolution. 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 9:40 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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