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Home My WebLink About20060991.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO APRIL 5, 2006 TAPE #2006-14 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, April 5, 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 - EXCUSED Commissioner William H. Jerke Commissioner Robert D. Masden Commissioner Glenn Vaad 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 April 3,2006,as printed. Commissioner Jerke 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 Masden moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONS: RECOGNITION OF SERVICES,SHERIFF'S OFFICE-DAVID SHELTON: Chair Geile read the certificate into the record, recognizing David Shelton for 33 years of service with the Sheriffs Office. Rick Dill, Sheriffs Office,stated Mr.Shelton has set a milestone in regards to length of employment that may never be equaled. He stated Mr.Shelton has worked in almost every position within the Sheriffs Office, and the citizens of Weld County have been well served. Mr. Dill expressed his appreciation to Mr.Shelton for ajob well done. Mr.Shelton expressed his thanks for the opportunity to serve the County. Chair Geile expressed his appreciation to Mr. Shelton for his dedication. COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports. 2006-0991 BC0016 oN-apt -Gro WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: All Funds $889,605.28 Commissioner Masden moved to approve the wan-ants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BIDS: PRESENT 2006 TRASH REMOVAL BID - ALL DEPARTMENTS: Pat Persichino, Director of General Services, read the names of the two vendors who submitted a bid into the record. Said bid will be considered for approval on April 19, 2006. PRESENTVARIOUS FUELS BID-DEPARTMENTOF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr.Persichino read the names of the three vendors who submitted a bid into the record. Said bid will be considered for approval on April 19, 2006. ACTION OF THE BOARD CONCERNING REVISED CONTRACT TRUCKS FOR MATERIAL HAULING BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (CON'T FROM 03/29/06): Mr. Persichino stated the bid was continued from March 29, 2006, and following discussion held at a work session, staff recommends that the Board reject the bid. Commissioner Masden moved to reject said bid, based upon staffs recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke,the motion carried unanimously. Mr.Warden stated staff will place a bid for the purchase of 20 trucks, and 20 positions will be opened within the Public Works Department. Chair Geile expressed his appreciation to vendor Richardson Contracting, Inc., for it's patience with the bid process. APPROVE MOW-HERBICIDAL BID- DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino stated staff recommends that Rod's Dirt Work and Mowing, the lowest bidder, be the primary contractor for Class II Mowing,and that Mountain Meadows Mowing be the altemate contractor. He stated staff recommends that Gib Smith Trucking, Inc., be the contractor for Class I Mowing,and clarified that Class I mowing services will only be utilized when a 15-foot mower cannot access a specific site. Mr. Persichino stated staff recommends that Paratex Colorado, Inc., the lowest bidder, be the primary contractor for Class I and Class IV herbicidal application, Prime Vegetation Management be the alternate contractor for Class I,and Welford Industries be the alternate contractor for Class IV herbicidal application. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said bid, based upon staffs recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad,the motion carried unanimously. APPROVE SLURRY SEAL, REJUVENATOR, AND CRACK SEAL BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino stated staff recommends acceptance of the low bid from Quality Resurfacing, Inc., in the amount of$700,000.00. In response to CommissionerJerke, Mr. Persichino stated the County has had positive previous experience with the recommended contractor. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said bid, based upon staffs recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Masden,the motion carried unanimously. APPROVE 2006 DUST PALLIATIVE PROJECT BID-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino stated staff recommends acceptance of the low bid from GMCO Corporation. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Jeff Jerome, Department of Public Works, stated GMCO Corporation has an accessible storage facility which is located one mile south of Brighton. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said bid, based upon staffs recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Masden,the motion carried unanimously. Minutes, April 5, 2006 2006-0991 Page 2 BC0016 NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES FOR 2003- RANDY LOFQUIST/ MEAD FARM, LLC: Mike Sampson,Assessor's Office,stated staff recommends denial of the petition. He stated the property is located within an industrial/commercial park area, and the property has been appraised as commercial land. He stated a staff member visited the property several years previously, and did not believe there was evidence of agricultural uses. He further stated the land was reclassified as agricultural for years 2005 and 2006. He stated the property has recently been sold to another owner,and the price of the purchase was approximately the same price paid by Mr. Lofquist. Mr.Sampson stated the documentation provided by the petitioner does not support proof that farming activities took place on the property in 2003. He stated the petitioner provided receipts and other documentation for 2004 indicating that the property was used agriculturally;therefore,staff recommends approval of the abatement for 2004. He stated documentation for the 2003 petition includes a Profit and Loss statement,and an accounting record of expenses which do not indicate any agricultural expenditures. He stated a letter from the petitioner indicates that little farming took place on the land because of extremely dry conditions in 2003; therefore, staff recommends that the property remain taxed at a commercial level. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr.Sampson stated the property is approximately six acres in size. In response to Chair Geile, Mr. Sampson stated the value of the property classified as vacant commercial is approximately$1.50 to$2.25 per square foot. He stated agricultural vales are determined by whether the property is dryland or irrigated. Further responding to Chair Geile, Mr. Sampson stated the figures listed in the Resolution are correct. Randy Lofquist, petitioner, stated he purchased the property in 2001, and the property was developed as commercial; however, only one lot was sold as a commercial lot. He stated over 80 acres remain for agricultural use. He stated he has receipts that the land was disced,sprayed,and seed was planted in Fall 2003, which was harvested as winter wheat; however, there was not enough harvested to make a good crop. He stated the land was replanted in Spring 2004, which yielded a crop. Mr. Lofquist stated the property is utilized for dryland farming, and has been farmed every year throughout the history of the land. He stated he sold the property to another owner in 2005. In response to Commissioner Jerke,Mr. Lofquist stated the winter wheat planted in the Fall of 2003 did not receive enough moisture to produce a harvest, and the 2004 wheat crop was planted in March of 2004. Mr. Lofquist submitted copies of receipts and invoices, marked Exhibit A. Mr. Sampson stated the Assessor's Office did not receive any supporting documentation for agricultural use in 2003. Commissioner Vaad moved to continue the matter to April 10, 2006, at 9:00 a.m., to allow time for the Assessor's Office to review the submitted documents. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES FOR 2004- RANDY LOFQUIST/ MEAD FARM, LLC: Mr. Sampson stated staff recommends approval. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said petition, based upon staffs recommendation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Masden. Commissioner Jerke commented that the submitted documents clearly indicate the property was utilized for agricultural purposes in 2004. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO THE CHILD PROTECTION CITIZEN REVIEW PANEL: Commissioner Vaad moved to reassign Stacey Campbell and Jeremy Casillas to the Child Protection Citizen Review Panel as regular members, with terms to expire March 4, 2008, and to appoint Susan Brucker and Stacey Aurzada to said Board as alternate members, with terms to expire March 4, 2009. 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. Minutes, April 5, 2006 2006-0991 Page 3 BC0016 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 9:35 a.m. BOARD OF C UNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD CO , COLORADO ATTEST: m v�/�� j atCha ir Weld County Clerk to the Board EXCUSED _,�� David E. 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