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Home My WebLink About20062401 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO AUGUST 30, 2006 TAPE #2006-31 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, August 30, 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 - EXCUSED 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 August 28, 2006, as printed. Commissioner Long 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 Long 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. WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: All Funds $419,432.34 Electronic Transfers - All Funds $4,370,049.07 Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 2006-2401 BC0016 o4 -aa -0b BIDS: PRESENT BIDS: Mr. Warden stated there were no bids to present. APPROVE WELD COUNTY ROADS 74 AND 19 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Warden stated nine bids were received for contract services for the Weld County Roads 74 and 19 Intersection Improvements Project, and staff recommends acceptance of the low bid from DeFalco Construction, in the amount of $1,659,843.46. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said bid, based upon staff's recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON ARIKAREE ROAD ATALGONQUIN DRIVE WITHIN THE INDIANHEAD ESTATES SUBDIVISION: Frank Hempen, Director of Public Works, recommended approval for the placement of a Stop Sign on Arikaree Road as it intersects Algonquin Drive, within the Indianhead Estates subdivision. He stated a study was conducted at the location at the request of an area resident who believed a 4-way stop was needed at the intersection. He stated the Department determined that a 4-way stop is not needed at the location; however, it has been determined a sight limit issue exists where Arikaree Road intersects Algonquin Drive, therefore, the Department recommends approval of the Stop Sign installation on Arikaree Road. No public input was offered. Commissioner Long moved to approve said installation. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON 34TH STREET AT 34TH AVENUE AND ON 34TH AVENUE AT 35TH STREET WITHIN THE CARRIAGE ESTATES SUBDIVISION: Mr. Hempen stated it has been determined by staff there are sight obstructions, particularly in the northwest corner of the intersection of 34th Avenue and 34th Street;therefore placement of a Stop Sign on 34th Street as it intersects with 34th Avenue, is recommended. He further stated there is another sight distance restriction at the intersection of 35th Street and 34th Avenue,which is a Blue Spruce tree which blocks the view for 34th Avenue when entering onto 35th Street; therefore, staff also recommends placement of Stop Signs on 34th Avenue at the intersection with 35th Street. Commissioner Masden stated he appreciates the work completed by the Department of Public Works, and moved to approve said installation. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously. PLANNING: CONSIDER IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT ACCORDING TO POLICY REGARDING COLLATERAL FOR IMPROVEMENTS (PUBLIC ROAD MAINTENANCE), AND AGREEMENT FOR IMPROVEMENTS FOR WELD COUNTY ROAD 3, AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN, AND ACCEPT FORM OF COLLATERAL FOR FINAL PLAN, PF#1074- FRANK AND LORETTA WRIGHT: Kim Ogle, Department of Planning Services, stated the agreement is for on-site improvements only, and staff does not have information regarding the agreement for improvements for Weld County Road 3. He stated an Irrevocable Letter of Credit in the amount of $400,000.00 has been received for both transportation and non-transportation related improvements, and staff recommends acceptance of the Irrevocable Letter of Credit. In response to Chair Geile, Mr. Ogle stated the total estimated cost of improvements and supervision is $399,910.00. Commissioner Long moved to approve said agreements, authorize the Chair to sign, and accept said collateral. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, 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. Minutes, August 30, 2006 2006-2401 Page 2 BC0016 There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:25 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS _�� WELD COU TY, COLORADO ATTEST: ir�ascl s �`' .) ' r��/ 1 -SC- ,„ ICI J. ile, Chair Weld Count Clerk to the Boar 4� a _ -r (C tt_ n ' % ' a. a ..� ). David . Long, Pro-TemBY: fLi � LJ L/ (IDepu Clerkthe Board N,. R i f- / Will H. Jerke /// iN Robert D. Masden' EXCUSED Glenn Vaad Minutes, August 30, 2006 2006-2401 Page 3 BC0016 Hello