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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
APRIL 12, 2006
TAPE#2006-16
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 12, 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, Esther E. Gesick
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of April 10, 2006, as printed. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA:The following was added to Planning: 1)Consider Partial Cancellation and
Release of Collateral for Site Plan Review, SPR#392-Zeek Partnership, LLLP,on behalf of Alfa Paving,
LLC,c/o Kenneth and Connie Williamson[2006-1072]. Commissioner Long moved to include said addition.
Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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.
PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES,BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT-MANUELTORREZ:Chair
Geile read the certificate recognizing Manuel Torrez for 13 years of service in the Department of Buildings
and Grounds. Steve Boeck,Department of Buildings and Grounds,stated he appreciates Mr.Torrez's work
and dedication as a security officer,and he is glad that Mr.Torrez will still be available on an on-call basis.
Mr.Torrez thanked the Board for the opportunity,and stated he has enjoyed meeting and assisting all the
employees and members of the public. Commissioner Long stated he appreciates Mr.Torrez dedication,
and the Board concurred.
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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 $473,847.28
Commissioner Long moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Masden
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT BIDS: Mr. Warden stated there are no bids to present.
APPROVE 2006 CHIP SEAL BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Warden stated the
Department of Public Works recommends approval of the low bid from A-1 Chipseal Company, in the
amount of$458,689.00. He stated the bidder has successfully completed work for many neighboring local
agencies. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said bid as recommended by staff. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Long, and it carried unanimously.
APPROVE QUALIFICATION BASED PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AND PLANNING
SERVICES FOR PERMITTING AN AGGREGATE MINING OPERATION ON DERR/BALSAMAVENUE SITE
-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr.Warden stated the Department of Public Works recommends
approval of the proposal from Diversified Consulting Solutions, Inc., to provide consulting services for
permitting the Derr Gravel Pit project. He reviewed the four firms which submitted proposals, and stated
approval would authorize the Department of Public Works to negotiate an agreement to accomplish the
work. Commissioner Long moved to approve said qualification based proposal. Commissioner Jerke
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONDUCT ORAL AUCTION FOR OIL AND GAS LEASE - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND
ADMINISTRATION: Mr. Warden stated the County has received a bid from Walsh Production, Inc., for
160.00 mineral acres, located in the NW 1/4 of Section 11, Township 11 North, Range 61 West of the 6th
P.M., Weld County, Colorado. He stated Walsh Production has paid the $10.00 filing fee, and offered
$10.00 per mineral acre,together with an annual rental fee of$1.00 per acre,and he recommends approval.
Commissioner Jerke moved to accept the sole bid from Walsh Production, in the amount of$1,600.00.
Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER CONTRACT AMENDMENT#1 FOR EPSDT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN:
Dr. Mark Wallace,Director of Department of Public Health and Environment,stated the Early and Periodic
Screening,Diagnosis,and Treatment(EPSDT)Program is part of the Medicaid Program,which allows the
Department of Public Health and Environment to provide case management, outreach, and support for
pregnant mothers and their children,as well as insured families that have children with special needs. He
stated the Department will be reimbursed a sum not to exceed $125,317, and the term of the contract
amendment is from July 1,2006,through June 30,2007. In response to CommissionerJerke,Dr.Wallace
stated Medicaid funds are passed through the State. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said
contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried
unanimously.
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CONSIDER DESIGNATION OF 2006 WELD COUNTY VOTE CENTERS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN: Steve Moreno, Clerk and Recorder, requested approval of the vote center locations for the 2006
Primary and General Elections. He stated staff evaluated the previous locations and made some
adjustments,and they are asking fora total of 34 sites. In response to Commissioner Masden, Mr.Moreno
stated the machines have been certified and should be delivered during the first part of May.Commissioner
Jerke commended Mr.Moreno for being responsive to the public input received following the last election.
Chair Geile also commended Commissioner Vaad and Mr.Barker for working with Colorado Counties, Inc.
(CCI), and establishing good working relationships with other Clerk and Recorder offices throughout the
state. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said designation of vote centers and authorize the Chair
to sign the map indicating their locations. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: ESTABLISH CHANGE FUND FOR ELECTION DEPARTMENT:
Mr. Moreno explained the Election Division has been relocated into a new building, therefore, he is
requesting a change fund to create a$25.00 cash drawer to accommodate small purchases made by the
public. Commissioner Long moved to approve said Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Jerke, and it carried unanimously.
CONSIDER LETTER AGREEMENT FOR INFILTRATION TEST AND PILOT SCALE WATER TREATMENT
PLAN TEST AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CITY OF AURORA WATER DEPARTMENT: Bruce
Barker,County Attorney,stated a notice concerning this public meeting was sent to surrounding property
owners,and he gave a brief description of the location of the site. Mr. Barker stated the Letter Agreement
details the intent of the pilot study,a time schedule,and the assurances which have been made by the City
of Aurora to comply with all regulatory requirements. Mark Pifher, Deputy Director of Aurora Water
Department,stated the pilot project is necessary to support their engineering and design work,ensure the
technology is appropriate,and gather information which will be submitted as part of a land use application
to Weld County. He stated the pilot project will consist of an existing irrigation well owned by Mr.and Mrs.
McWilliams,a 200-foot by 20-foot infiltration basin,and monitoring wells. He further stated the applicant
understands that approval of the pilot project does not reflect on the County's final consideration of a Use
by Special Review Permit, and the applicant will also be required to obtain other State and local permits.
In response to Commissioner Masden,Tom Hespin,Tetra Tech RMC,stated the pilot project will not have
a slurry wall;however,they intend to use four de-watering wells and water table depression wells to control
the water that enters the basin,which is then recovered to monitor water quality. Commissioner Masden
questioned whether the data will be accurate when not using a temporary slurry wall. Mr. Hespin reiterated
the monitoring wells will be installed between the point of injection and the point of recovery,which will allow
them to watch the water quality change. Julie Velire,Tetra Tech RMC,submitted the Aquifer Recharge and
RecoveryARR Infiltration Test Basin Detail Plan,marked Exhibit A. Mr. Hespin stated the area highlighted
in green is the infiltration basin, and there are four points marked in blue which are water table recovery
wells,in addition to numerous other monitoring wells both within and outside the basin. Chair Geile stated
the time schedule indicates the study will be completed by February 2007, and then the applicant will
proceed with a land use application. At the request of the Clerk,Mr. Barker obtained Figures 1 and 2,which
are referenced in the letter agreement. There was no public input concerning the matter. Commissioner
Jerke moved to approve said letter agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER SMALL TRACT OIL AND GAS LEASE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-NOBLE ENERGY
PRODUCTION, INC.: Mr. Barker stated Noble Energy Production, Inc., has offered $300 to lease three
mineral acres owned by Weld County. Mr. Warden explained the request is consistent with the policy
adopted by the Board. Commissioner Long moved to approve said small tract oil and gas lease, in the
amount of$300.00. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Masden. In response to Commissioner
Jerke, Mr.Warden stated the Board eliminated the competitive bid process and established a$100.00 per
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acre lease amount for properties that are five (5) acres, or less. He explained the small tract leases
generally involve County right-of-way, and the County will receive the production dues. There being no
further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO BUILDING TRADES ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Commissioner Long
moved to reappoint Garvin Westhoff to the Building Trades Advisory Committee, with a term to expire
April 10, 2009. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO JUVENILE SERVICES PLANNING
COMMITTEE: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the recommendation to appoint Dave Long,Ben
Rainbolt, and Joe Thome to the Juvenile Services Planning Committee. Commissioner Jerke seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER PARTIAL CANCELLATION AND RELEASE OF COLLATERAL FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW,
SPR#392 -ZEEK PARTNERSHIP, LLLP, ON BEHALF OF ALFA PAVING, LLC, C/O KENNETH AND
CONNIE WILLIAMSON: Mr. Barker stated staff from the Departments of Public Works and Planning
Services conducted site inspections and recommend the collateral be reduced to$5,000. He stated the
applicant has provided an amended Irrevocable Letter of Credit,and staff recommends approval since all
the improvements have been completed, with the exception of some landscaping items. In response to
Commissioner Jerke,Mr.Barker stated the applicant has provided an amendment to the existing Letter of
Credit,which reduces the original amount from$214,720.00 to$5,000.00. Comm issioner Jerke moved to
approve said partial cancellation. Commissioner Long seconded the motion,which 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 9:45 a.m.
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