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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
SEPTEMBER 13, 2006
TAPE #2006-33
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, September 13, 2006, 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 M. J. Geile, Chair
Commissioner David E. Long, Pro-Tem
Commissioner William H. Jerke
Commissioner Robert D. Masden
Commissioner Glenn Vaad
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Elizabeth Strong
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of September 11, 2006, as printed. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: Chair Geile added New Item of Business #10: Consider Partial
Cancellation and Release of Collateral for Weld County Road 38 - Platte Sand and Gravel, LLC.
PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES,ASSESSOR'S OFFICE-MARY HAZEN: Chair Geile read the certificate
into the record, recognizing Mary Hazen for eleven years of service with the Assessor's Office. Chris
Woodruff,Assessor's Office, accepted the certificate on behalf of Ms. Hazen, who was unable to attend.
He thanked the Board for recognizing staff members for their hard work, and wished Ms. Hazen well in her
retirement.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, BOARD OF RETIREMENT - ROBERT GREEN: Chair Geile read the
certificate into the record, recognizing Robert Green for eleven years of service with the Board of
Retirement.
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RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, PLANNING COMMISSION - MIKE MILLER: Chair Geile read the
certificate into the record, recognizing Mike Miller for eight years of service with the Planning Commission.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Vaad stated preparations are well
underwayforthe Weld County meeting with various communities on September27,2006. He stated Weld
County will be responsible for a portion of educating attendees on perceptions of growth and its
management. He stated at this time no facilitator has been arranged for the meeting and he understood
the Colorado Department of Local Affairs was going to do so. Chair Geile stated this is a meeting the
County has been invited to, not a meeting the County has initiated;therefore,the County is not responsible
for scheduling the facilitator.
WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds $789,803.51
Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Vaad
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT BIDS: Mr. Warden stated there were no bids to present.
OLD BUSINESS:
CONSIDER LABORATORY SERVICES AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - BANNER
HEALTH, DBA NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER (CON'T FROM 09/11/06): Trevor Jiricek,
Department of Public Health and Environment, stated this is a contract between Banner Health, manager
the University of Northern Colorado Student Health Center, and the Department. Commissioner Masden
moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad,the
motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER COMBINED TASK ORDER FOR MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH PROGRAM AND
HEALTH CARE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN: Linda Henry, Department of Public Health and Environment, stated this is a task order between
Weld County and the Colorado Department of Public Health. The funding for the Maternal and Child
Health Program (MCH) is in the amount of $141,252.00. She stated the program is for the purpose of
population based education with the goals of promoting prenatal and child health, increased access to
healthcare, community and healthcare provider education on the benefits of adequate maternal weight
gain, and encouraging early entry into prenatal care. She stated assistance with Medicaid enrollment and
other programs will increase access to prenatal care, immunizations, and primary care for under served
children. She stated funding for the Health Care Program for Children with Special Needs (HCP)will be
in the amount of $180,773.00, and will provide core public health services for children with special
healthcare needs, and case management for children with traumatic brain injuries. Ms. Henry stated in
addition to the funding discussed, Weld County will receive reimbursement in an amount not to exceed
$900.00 per child. She stated the total combined reimbursement for the MCH and HCP Programs for the
term of October 1,2006, through September 30, 2007 is$322,025.00. She stated$223,150.00 will come
from federal government funds and $98,875.00 will be from state funds. In response to Commissioner
Vaad, Ms. Henry stated the money will come from the general state fund. Commissioner Vaad moved to
approve said task order and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion
carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER TASK ORDER OPTION TO RENEW LETTER #2 FOR TOBACCO EDUCATION AND
PREVENTION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Gaye Morrison, Department of Public
Health and Environment, stated staff requests approval of the task order renewal for the Tobacco
Education and Prevention Program. She stated this is authorized by the Colorado revised statutes for
community wide education, prevention, and cessation programs. She stated work to reduce initiation of
tobacco use by youth, to reduce exposure to second hand smoke, and to promote cessation in adults and
youth has been done. She stated this year there will be a focus on chewing tobacco and second hand
smoke, in particular, supporting an ordinance to reduce second hand smoke exposure. She stated the
sum will not exceed$212,946.00, and the term is October 1,2006,through June 30,2007. Commissioner
Long moved to approve said renewal letter and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TASK ORDER FOR THE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PROGRAM
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Jiricek, Department of Public Health and Environment, stated
the task order is in the amount of$316,376.00 from the United States Department of Health and Human
Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He stated funds will be used to prepare for
terrorism, pandemic influenza, and other public health emergencies. He further stated there are seven
project areas that will be focused on: 1)Planning, Training, and Exercise;2) Epidemiology; 3) Health Care
Preparedness/Surge Capacity; 4) IT and Communication; 5) Strategic National Stockpile; 6) Public
Information and Risk Communication; and 7) Laboratory. Mr. Jiricek stated the term of the funding is
September 1,2006, through August 31, 2007. In response to Chair Geile, he stated the plans for the task
order will continuously be revised in order to be consistentwith federal plans. He stated this funding is also
to fund employment of an epidemiologist, and for planning and training of the region. Further responding
to Chair Geile, Mr. Jiricek stated there will be collaboration between emergency workers across the state.
He stated there is a flexible plan for the nine distribution centers across Weld County to ensure people and
resources are in place in the event of a public health emergency. He further stated that each of the nine
pods is empowered locally and manned by leaders in those areas. Commissioner Long moved to approve
said task order and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR 2006 SEASONAL AND MIGRANT
START-UP EXPANSION GRANT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
AND HUMAN SERVICES: Walt Speckman, Director of Human Services, stated this grant was approved
by the Board last week; however,the federal government has changed some of the numbers. In response
to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Speckman stated he believes the numbers are lower, and the changes are
not related to the transportation issue. Mr. Warden stated these type of grants are not part of the County's
core funding, and the expansion grants are usually given this time of year when there are extra funds.
Commissioner Long moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO WCR 9.5 AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CARROLL AND LANGE, INC.: Perry Eisenach, Department of Public
Works, stated the agreement is for the design of Weld County Road 9.5 from Weld County Road 28 to
State Highway 66, and will include the necessary intersection improvements on State Highway 66,
including a signal light and turn lanes. He stated the funding will come from the$3.7 million the Colorado
Department of Transportation will give the County for construction of Weld County Road 9.5 as a result
of the Frontage Road being removed when 1-25 is widened. He stated the roadway project has to be
completed by September 1, 2007. In response to Chair Geile, Commissioner Vaad stated at one time
there were not funding plans to complete the interstate; however, the project is presently completely
funded. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT FOR WELD COUNTY ROAD 17, AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN, AND ACCEPT COLLATERAL - SADDLER ARENA, LLC/SADDLER RIDGE METROPOLITAN
DISTRICT: Mr. Eisenach stated this is a development in the Town of Severance, and is located between
Weld County Roads 17 and 19 and north of Highway 14. He stated the property is north of Severance;
however, the property has been annexed. He stated the development contains over a hundred housing
units, and some commercial structures. He stated one of the conditions the County requested of
Severance is to make the developer pave Weld County Roads 17 and 19. He stated the first phase of
development has begun, which will access Weld County Road 17. He stated the County's portion of the
costwould be 3.4 percent,which equals$8,201.36,and the total amount of the improvements is estimated
to be $241,000.00. He stated a Letter of Credit has been received, and staff recommends approval.
Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said agreement, authorize the Chair to sign, and accept said
collateral. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER STATEMENT OF GRANT AWARD FOR THE JUVENILE DIVERSION PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ken Buck, District Attorney, stated the Department applied for a grant,
which consists of $74,460.00 in State funds, and $24,920.00 in County funds, for a total amount of
$96,680.00. He stated the grant will allow the continuance of the Juvenile Diversion Program, which has
been a successful program. Commissioner Long moved to approve said grant and authorize the Chair
to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION FOR THE WELD COUNTY TREASURER TO CANCEL COUNTY TAX
LIEN SALE CERTIFICATE: Mr. Warden stated the tax lien cancellations are for two older mobile homes
that have been disposed of. Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated there are two tax lien certificates
associated with one mobile home, and a third certificate associated with the second mobile home. In
response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Warden stated these are the tax lien certificates the County holds
because they were never sold. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said authorization. Seconded by
Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER DECLARING CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE SALE
OF SAME AT ROLLER AND ASSOCIATES AUCTION: Mr. Warden stated this property is mostly smaller
equipment, such as police vehicles, with the exception of some pumps and a truck trailer. He stated the
auction is jointly held with multiple entities each year, and the date it will take place this year is
September 23, 2006. Commissioner Long moved to declare said equipment as surplus property and
authorize the sale of same. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PARTIAL CANCELLATION AND RELEASE OF COLLATERAL FOR WELD COUNTY ROAD
38-PLATTE SAND AND GRAVEL, LLC: Mr. Barker stated a request was received from Platte Sand and
Gravel to release approximately $460,000.00 in collateral, which will leave $451,042.00 of the collateral
funds in the County's possession. He stated checks need to be written to a variety of companies Platte
Sand and Gravel, LLC, contracted with, and are listed in a letter provided from Centennial Bank of the
West. He stated the improvements are satisfactory and partial release of the collateral is recommended.
Mr. Eisenach stated staff signed off on the asphalt and drainage work that needed to be completed. In
response to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Barker stated the first Letter of Credit will remain in effect until the
second has been received. There was no public input. CommissionerJerke moved to approve said partial
cancellation and release of collateral. Commissioner Vaad stated he was in the area of the work the
evening before, and the drainage system is much better. Commissioner Jerke concurred with
Commissioner Vaad, and stated the improvements are dramatic. Seconded by Commissioner Masden,
the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent
agenda. No Ordinances were approved.
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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.
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