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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MAY 10, 2006
TAPE #2006-18
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, May 10, 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 Luna
Controller, Barb Connolly
MINUTES: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of May 8,2006,as printed. CommissionerJerke seconded the motion,and it carried unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: Chair Geile added the following item of business:
CONSIDER DECLARATION OF DISASTER EMERGENCY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN ANY
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS: Bruce Barker,CountyAttorney,stated consideration of the Resolution was
requested by Commissioner Jerke,due to the lack of precipitation within the County. He stated the Office
of the State Engineer has shut down a large number of wells within the area, and the wells will not be
allowed to continue to draw water for irrigation purposes. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Barker
read the Resolution into the record. Tom Cech,Central Colorado Water Conservancy District,expressed
his appreciation to the Board for consideration of the matter. He stated many of well owners anticipated
the ability to pump approximately 15 percent of the historic pumping amount for 2006; however, the wells
have been shut down by the Office of the State Engineer. He stated a trial date has been set for February,
2007,for well owners who were previously members of the Groundwater Appropriators of the South Platte,
and the owners within the group had to fold due to a lack of water. He further stated the referenced
Resolution will give these well owners a fighting chance to survive. CommissionerJerke stated a continuing
drought exists within the Weld County area,and 2002 was the driest year in the 350 years previously. He
stated the land has not recovered from the drought, and the legal mechanism of Colorado requires wells
provide augmentation water for senior water holders. He further stated the wells which were developed for
agricultural uses are going out of business and potentially face extinction,which would negatively impact
the County. Commissioner Jerke stated Weld County is the top agricultural producer within the State,and
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is one of the top ten producers within the United States;therefore, assistance from the Federal Government
is needed. Commissioner Masden concurred with Commissioner Jerke's comments. In response to
Commissioner Masden,Mr.Cech stated approximately 2,000 wells have been shut down since 2002. He
further stated the remaining 3,000 wells must have enough augmentation replacement water on hand for
the years of 2006, 2007, and 2008, to be able to pump at the 15 percent level for 2006. Commissioner
Masden stated 40 percent of the wells in the Platte Valley River Basin will be shut down. Water was
formerly considered an asset and contributed to agricultural production; however,water is now considered
a liability. Mr.Cech stated farmers that are not able to deliver agricultural products to stores,as contracted,
will lose a significant amount of business since corporations will not enter into contracts with these farmers
in the future if they fail to provide the products. Commissioner Masden stated many farmers within the area
have invested time and money to create agricultural markets within Weld County,and are nationally known.
Mr. Cech stated some communities within the State will have no domestic watering restrictions this year;
therefore, it is possible that hundreds of farmers will be put out of business if there is no water available in
2008. Commissioner Masden stated the County needs to help, however possible, to keep farmers from
going out of business. Mr.Cech stated the State Engineer is required to follow the laws of the State passed
by the Legislature. Commissioner Vaad stated his support of the Resolution, and he is concerned that
major cities are not restricting water for the use of watering lawns this summer. He stated approval of the
Resolution will bring awareness to the problem,and will provide support for area farmers. He further stated
the Federal Government may provide assistance with grant funds and low interest loans, and this
Resolution will serve as a plea to the Governor to declare a disaster emergency. Commissioner Vaad
stated action taken by Weld County will also increase awareness among surrounding counties, and the
County is authorized and compelled to take action. Commissioner Jerke suggested the Resolution be
forwarded to surrounding counties within the South Platte River Basin, including the Counties of Adams,
Morgan, Logan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Larimer, and Boulder. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said
declaration. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Vaad. Mr. Barker stated a textual correction is
needed,and the text in the fifth paragraph should state the NCRS Streamflow Forecast Map for May,2006
was issued by the Office of the Colorado State Engineer, in place of the 2006 Surface Water Supply Index
Report,and the stream flow should be corrected to 50 to 69 percent of average. The Board concurred with
the corrections proposed by Mr. Barker. Commissioner Masden suggested that the Resolution be
forwarded to the surrounding municipalities as well. There being no further discussion,the motion carried
unanimously.
Chair Geile called a short recess.
PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Vaad 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: Barb Connolly, Controller, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board:
All Funds $455,186.28
Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the warrants as presented by Ms.Connolly. Commissioner Vaad
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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BIDS:
PRESENT BELLY DUMP TRAILER BID-DEPARTMENTOF PUBLIC WORKS: Pat Persichino, Director
of General Services, read the names of the seven vendors who submitted a bid into the record. Said bid
will be considered for approval on May 24, 2006.
PRESENT TANDEM TRUCK TRACTORS BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino
read the names of the seven vendors who submitted a bid into the record. Said bid will be considered for
approval on May 24, 2006. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Persichino stated staff received an
original estimate of $150,000.00 for a truck and trailer combination; however, these estimates are
significantly lower in cost. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Persichino stated all the proposed
trailers are interchangeable with the tandem truck tractors. In response to Commissioner Masden,
Mr. Persichino stated the trucks will not include wet kits, since they are not required. In response to
Commissioner Vaad, Dean Dreher, Department of Public Works, stated the tailgates on the trucks are
operated by air cylinders, and wet kits are primarily used for end dump trailers.
PRESENTATV-MULES-TRAILERS BID-SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Mr. Persichino read the names of the three
vendors who submitted a bid into the record. Said bid will be considered for approval on May 24,2006. In
response to Commissioner Jerke,Mr. Persichino stated the equipment will be provided for the Saint Vrain
Storage Facility, and funds for the equipment will be provided through a Homeland Security Grant. He
further stated the Sheriffs Office is the purchasing agency for any equipment purchased through Homeland
Security Grants.
APPROVE PAINTING PROJECT THIRD FLOOR BID-DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS:
Mr. Persichino stated staff recommends acceptance of the low bid from Division 99, Inc., in the amount of
$13,700.00. In response to Chair Geile,Mr. Persichino stated ceiling tiles will be removed,the carpets will
be cleaned, and one hard wall office will be created; therefore, the overall costs for renovation will be
approximately $20,000.00. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Persichino stated the floor area is
approximately 7,500 square feet; however the area contains multiple doorframes and hard offices,which
drives the cost up. He stated the project must be done by an outside vendor, and the bid seems high;
however, it is within a comparable range. He further stated the offices being renovated serve as the first
impression for prospective employees and vendors who do business with the County. Commissioner Vaad
moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jerke. Chair Geile stated he
supports staffs recommendation, as he believes the project is being completed in a frugal manner. Upon
request for a roll call vote, the motion carried three to one, with Commissioner Jerke opposed.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WCR 41 BETWEEN WCRS 40 AND 42: Mr. Dreher stated
Weld County Road 41, between Weld County Roads 40 and 42, was closed on May 3, 2006 to replace a
collapsed culvert. He stated staff is coordinating with the ditch company for a period of time in which the
water to the area may be shut off to complete the required work on the culvert. He further stated there are
no homes or businesses located along the described section of Weld County Road 41. In response to
Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Dreher stated the ditch is utilized for irrigation water,and Weld County Road 41
crosses the culvert. Responding further to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Dreher stated the water is currently
flowing through the ditch, and the water will only need to be shut off for a day or two to complete the
necessary work. In response to Commissioner Vaad,Mr. Dreher stated the water will only need to be shut
off for a short period of time, and the rest of the closure days are needed for repairs to the road only.
Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said temporary closure. Seconded by Commissioner Masden,the
motion carried unanimously.
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PLANNING:
CONSIDER PARTIAL CANCELLATION AND RELEASE OF COLLATERAL FOR PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENTFINAL PLAN,PF#1045-HIGHLAND ACQUISITION GROUP,LLC: Jacqueline Hatch,
Department of Planning Services,stated she received an email from Robert Bulthaup, requesting partial
release of collateral. She stated the site is located south of State Highway 52 and east of Weld County
Road 3. She stated the original collateral, in the amount of$362,426.55,was approved August 15, 2005,
and a partial release of collateral, in the amount of$335,357.95, was approved on March 15, 2006. Ms.
Hatch stated the Department of Planning Services reviewed the completed improvements on the site,and
recommend release of collateral in the amount of$8,826.00. She stated a total of $18,242.60 will be
retained as paving warranty and minor pavement repairs. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Ms. Hatch
stated the applicant is not opposed to the retainment of the paving warranty and funds for minor pavement
repairs. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said partial cancellation and release of collateral.
Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, 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.
There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:55 a.m.
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