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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MARCH 26, 2007
TAPE #2007-07
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 26, 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, Jenny 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 March 21, 2007, as printed. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the Certification of Hearings
conducted on March 21, 2007, as follows: 1)USR #1598 - Rockies Express Pipeline, LLC; and 2)
USR #1556 - Leland and Julee Ridnour. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
PUBLIC INPUT: Francisco Garcia stated he is a frequent visitor to Weld County, and expressed his
appreciation to the Department of Public Works staff for their excellent work concerning the snow removal
on Weld County Roads over the winter season. He further stated the roads are always in excellent shape
during other times throughout the year, and he believes that Weld County is a very progressive County.
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.
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WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds $525,840.95
CommissionerJerke moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Garcia
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION
SERVICESAND AUTHORIZE CHAIRTO SIGN-PATRICIA LEWIS: Walt Speckman, Director of Human
Services, stated consultant Patricia Lewis will provide special education assistance for children enrolled
at the Migrant/Seasonal Head Start Centers in Grand Junction and Olathe. Commissioner Garcia moved
to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher,the
motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR MIGRANT/SEASONAL HEAD START PROGRAM
SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-LEIGH ANN LUBBERSTEDT: Mr.Speckman stated Leigh
Ann Lubberstedt is a speech and language therapist and she will work as a consultant with children enrolled
in the Migrant/Seasonal Head start program in Weld County. Commissioner Rademacher moved to
approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden,the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PURCHASEOF SERVICESAGREEMENT FOR MIGRANT HEAD START SERVICESAND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-MONTROSE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL,DBAOLATHE MEDICAL CLINIC:
Mr. Speckman stated Olathe Medical Clinic will provide physical examinations and screening for children
enrolled in the Migrant/Seasonal Head Start program in Olathe. He stated the examinations will be provided
at a rate of$25.00 per child. Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said agreement and authorize the
Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR MIGRANT HEAD START HEALTH
SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-ST.MARY'S HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER,INC.,
FAMILY PRACTICE RESIDENCY PROGRAM: Mr. Speckman stated this agreement is similar to the
previous item of business,and the hospital in Grand Junction will provide physical examinations for children
enrolled in the Migrant/Seasonal Head Start program at a cost of $30.00 per child. Commissioner
Rademacher moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR MIGRANT AND SEASONAL HEAD START
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - MONTROSE VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1J:
Mr. Speckman stated the memorandum provides for the coordination of special education services for
Migrant/Seasonal Head Start students enrolled in the Montrose Valley School District RE-1J. Commissioner
Masden moved to approve said memorandum and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER GRANT APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH INVESTMENT PROGRAM-PLATTE
VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER: Mr.Speckman stated the Area Agency on Aging has applied for grant funds,
in the amount of$10,000.00,to enhance the dental,hearing,and vision services for seniors 60 years of age
and older. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Speckman stated these services are provided in the
southern portion of Weld County. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said grant application. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Masden, and it carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER GRANT PROPOSAL FOR THE DENTAL, VISION, AND HEARING PROGRAM - NORTH
COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION: Mr. Speckman stated this grant proposal is similar to
the previous item of business, and the Area Agency on Aging has requested grant funds, in the amount of
$10,000.00,to provide dental, hearing,and vision services to senior citizens residing in the northern portion
of Weld County. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said grant proposal. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Masden, and it carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WCR 50 BETWEEN WCRS 47 AND 49: Commissioner
Masden stated he previously spoke with Pat Persichino, Director of Public Works,who stated Weld County
Road 50 will be closed for approximately five days to replace a culvert. Commissioner Rademacher moved
to approve said closure. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES-STEVE PASTELAKAND MATTHEW
MADSEN: Chris Woodruff, Assessor, stated the petition is for the 2006 tax year, and staff made an error
when the house was abstracted,and it was mistakenly listed as an outbuilding. He recommended approval
of the refund, in the amount of$3,166.10. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said petition. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, and it carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES - WESTERN EQUIPMENT AND
TRUCK,INC.: Mr.Woodruff stated the petition was filed for the 2006 tax year,and the buildings located on
the property were destroyed in December, 2005. He recommended approval of the refund, in the amount
of$1,342.40. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said petition. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia,
the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES - JARED AND HEATHER
BOLES/COEDHAUSEAPARTMENTS: Mr. Woodruff stated the petition is for a correction of the 2006
valuation. He stated a declaration schedule was submitted and intended to be valued entirely as personal
property; however, the valuation was placed per unit, resulting in an overvalue of the property. He
recommended approval of the refund, in the amount of $2,711.71. Commissioner Masden moved to
approve said petition. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Garcia, and it carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RELEASE AGREEMENT FOR CLAIM OF TAX ASSESSMENT FOR IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT NO. 0464 0117 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -TRANSNATION TITLE INSURANCE
COMPANY: Bruce Barker,County Attorney,stated a transfer of property occurred for the County to obtain
a building downtown, and a special assessment was not disclosed by the sellers. He stated the title
company did not realize a special assessment existed,and the County is now requesting that the seller pay
the required assessment. He further stated the seller has paid approximately$1,800.00;however,the title
company will pay the remainder of the total, in the amount of$3,080.98. He stated the release agreement
acknowledges that Transnation Title Insurance Company has paid the required amount, and the issue is
now resolved. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr.Warden stated the transfer of property was the La
Farmaci a building. Mr. Barker stated Stephanie Arries,Assistant County Attorney,handled the matter and
did a great job. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said release agreement and authorize the
Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE#2007-1, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING,WITH
AMENDMENTS,CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION,CHAPTER 5 REVENUE AND FINANCE,CHAPTER 22
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, CHAPTER 23 ZONING,CHAPTER 24 SUBDIVISIONS,AND CHAPTER 27
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE: Commissioner Masden moved to
read Ordinance#2007-1 by title only. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia,the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Barker read said title into the record. Brad Mueller, Department of Planning Services,stated all changes
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discussed in work sessions and previous readings are contained in the Resolution, including several
administrative changes. He further stated Chapter 27 should be listed in the Ordinance title, and it has
inadvertently been left out of the list. In response to Commissioner Rademacher, Mr. Barker stated
members of the Comprehensive Plan Review Committee will also review changes to Chapter 22.
Responding to Chair Long, Mr. Mueller stated the Weld County Code currently allow cemeteries as a Use
by Right in the A (Agricultural)Zone District; however, the proposed changes within this Ordinance will
modify the use of cemeteries as a Use by Special Review in the A(Agricultural)Zone District, as well as
Commercial Zone Districts, Industrial Zone Districts, E(Estate)Zone District, and R-1 (Residential)Zone
District. No public testimony was offered. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve
Ordinance#2007-1 on final reading. Seconded by Commissioner Masden,the motion carried unanimously.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE#2007-2, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING,WITH
AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 29 BUILDING REGULATIONS, OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE:
Commissioner Rademacher moved to read Ordinance#2007-2 by title only. Seconded by Commissioner
Jerke, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Barker read said title into the record. Bryon Horgen,
Department of Building Inspection,stated he would like to propose five changes on third reading; however,
he recommended continuing the third reading based upon the recommendation of the County Attorney.
Mr. Barker stated the continuation is necessary so that notice regarding the language concerning the fee
changes may be published. In response to Mr. Baker, Mr. Horgen stated Appendix 5-K will be modified to
adjust the regional fee modifier from 0.81 to 0.96, and the fees for pre-move inspections will be increased
to $200.00. He further stated the pre-move inspection fees will be increased since the inspections are
time-consuming to complete, and many inspections happen outside of the County; therefore, staff is not
able to recoup the costs involved at the current rates charged. He stated staff determined it would be best
to charge a flat fee of$200.00 for inspections both within and outside of Weld County.
Roger Vigil, Department of Building Inspection,stated the inspection fee covers the costs associated with
a plan review,which is typically 65 percent of the valuation. He stated the fee of$200.00 will cover the costs
associated with the inspection for building and electrical permits. In response to Commissioner Jerke,
Mr. Vigil stated the pre-move inspection fee is charged for any stick-built house moved into the County.
Mr. Horgen stated the pre-move inspection is not completed,and the fee is not charged,for manufactured
homes, since those are pre-certified by the State. Further responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Horgen
stated many homes were moved into Weld County several years ago when the expansion of
Highway E-470 occurred and the pre-move inspection substituted for a plan review before the home was
moved into the boundaries of the County. Commissioner Jerke stated he believes the charge for pre-move
inspections should be a larger amount for inspections taking place outside of Weld County. Mr. Horgen
stated staff does not receive a large amount of requests for pre-move inspections for houses located
outside of the County,and a flat fee of$200.00 would be easier for staff to keep track of. He further stated
mileage costs would be difficult to determine and collect before the actual mileage occurred; however, if
the Board determines that collecting mileage costs is more appropriate, staff could adjust the fees. Mr.
Barker suggested continuing the matter to April 9, 2007, at 9:00 a.m. Commissioner Jerke moved to
continue Ordinance#2007-2 on final reading to April 9, 2007, at 9:00 a.m. Seconded by Commissioner
Masden, the motion carried unanimously. (CLERK'S NOTE: The notice for publication stated the third
reading of Ordinance #2007-2 will be held on April 16, 2007, at 9:00 a.m., due to time constraints
concerning publication deadlines).
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the
consent agenda. Ordinance #2007-1 was approved, and Ordinance #2007-2 was continued, on final
reading.
Let the minutes reflect that the above and foregoing actions were attested to and respectfully submitted by
the Acting Clerk to the Board.
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There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:45 a.m.
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