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Home My WebLink About20061471.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO MAY 31, 2006 TAPE #2006-21 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 31, 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: Assistant County Attorney, Craig Emil Acting Clerk to the Board, Elizabeth Strong Controller, Barb Connolly MINUTES: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of May 24,2006,as printed. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the Certification of Hearings conducted on May 24,2006,as follows: 1)USR#1542-Lance and Cheryl Messinger;2)3rdAMUSR#552- Duke Energy Field Services;and 3)PF#1066-Mikal Torgerson. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: Chair Geile added New Item of Business#16-Consider Tower License Agreement for Public Service Company of Colorado. PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. PROCLAMATIONS: COLORADO COUNTY CLERKS ASSOCIATION WEEK-JUNE 4-9,2006: Chair Geile read the certificate into the record, proclaiming the week of June 4, through June 9, 2006, as Colorado County Clerk's Association Week. Steve Moreno, Clerk and Recorder, accepted the proclamation, and expressed his appreciation to the Board. In response to Chair Geile, Mr. Moreno stated over 200 attendees are expected at the upcoming Colorado County Clerk's conference. 2006-1471 BC0016 a-,.29-4'6 COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports. WARRANTS:Barb Connolly, Controller, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: All Funds $2,068,145.62 Electronic Transfers -All Funds $4,310,033.33 Commissioner Long moved to approve the warrants as presented by Ms.Connolly. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BIDS: PRESENT ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE REMODEL OF THE FORT LUPTON BUSINESS OFFICE BID: Pat Persichino, Director of General Services,read the names of two vendors who submitted a bid into the record. Said bid will be considered for approval on June 14,2006. Commissioner Vaad stated he was not aware that plans to invest in this project had been made. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Persichino stated he did not have budget figures for the project. He further stated the Department of Social Services will only move five, instead of fourteen, employees to the new building and the need to provide space for employees in the old Fort Lupton business office was not addressed during meetings regarding the new building. Mr. Persichino stated research indicated the location of the old building is within the best service area; however,the building requires extensive remodeling, including new roofing and new heating and air conditioning systems.CommissionerJerke stated he was under the impression the building would no longer be utilized. Chair Geile requested that a work session be scheduled. Responding to Chair Geile, Mr. Persichino stated the building is 6,500 square feet in size. Commissioner Masden stated the option of renting or purchasing updated space needs to be discussed. NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR MIGRANT/SEASONAL HEAD STARTAND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - PLAN DE SALUD DEL VALLE: Walt Speckman, Director of Human Services, stated this is an ongoing contract for physical and dental screenings and services for Migrant Head Start children. Commissioner Long moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR MIGRANT/SEASONAL HEAD START PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - MONTROSE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY: Mr. Speckman stated the Montrose County Housing Authority completes the repair and maintenance work for the Head Start building in Olatne and also operates a nearby daycare center from which food and sometimes child care is purchased when there are too few children to utilize an entire classroom. Commissioner Long moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR MIGRANT/SEASONAL HEAD START PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - MONTROSE COMMUNITY DENTAL CLINIC: Mr.Speckman stated the Montrose Community Dental Clinic will provide dental screenings for Migrant Head Start children for a cost of$15.00 per child. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WCR 20.5 BETWEEN WCRS 1 AND 7: Frank Hempen, Jr., Director of Public Works, requested the closure of Weld County Road 20.5 between Weld County Roads 1 and 7, from June 12, 2006, through June 16, 2006, to replace a damaged four-foot arch irrigation pipe. Minutes, May 31, 2006 2006-1471 Page 2 BC0016 Mr. Hempen stated due to the significant amount of traffic on this road, message boards will be installed in advance of the closure notifying drivers of alternate routes. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said closure. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR WCR 40.5 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN-GARY VAN ROSS: Mr. Hempen stated the cost of the construction easement will be$386.00. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said easement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER AGREEMENT CONCERNING PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR WCR 5 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS-WILLIAM AND EVERDINAPICKERT: Mr. Hempen stated the total cost for this acquisition will be$3,202.00. He stated the three components of the agreement are the temporary construction easement, in the amount of $300.00; the acquisition of permanent right-of-way, in the amount of$902.00; and repair costs of$2000.00 to replace a pit silo and concrete detention pond. Commissioner Long moved to approve said agreement and easement and authorize the Chair to sign any necessary documents. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR WCR 5 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN-MOUNTAIN PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT, LLC: Mr. Hempen stated the cost of the construction easement will be $300.00. He further stated this parcel was previously owned by the Halverson family. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said easement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR WCRS 40.5 AND 5 AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN - RICHARD AND IRENE HORNUNG: Mr. Hempen stated that the cost of the easement will be $300.00. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said easement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER AGREEMENT CONCERNING PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO WCRS 40.5 AND 5 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS-MOUNTAIN PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT,LLC: Mr. Hempen stated the agreement for acquisition of permanent right-of-way acquisition is in the amount of$3,251.00. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign any necessary documents. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER AGREEMENT CONCERNING PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO WCR 40.5 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS- MOUNTAIN PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT, LLC: Mr. Hempen stated the total cost of the acquisition of permanent right-of-way is$2,108.00. He stated 60 feet of right-of-way is available between Sections 23 and 24. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign any necessary documents. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER NONEXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE OF A PORTION OF WCR 35 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - THOMAS AND TERI PETERSON: Don Carroll, Department of Public Works, stated the property is located located east of the town of Platteville and north of Weld County Road 32. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr.Carroll stated there are three new properties within the area with agreements along Section Line 35. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously. Minutes, May 31, 2006 2006-1471 Page 3 BC0016 CONSIDER INTERGOVERNMENTAL CONTRACT FOR INTENSIVE SUPERVISION PROGRAM SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Chair Geile stated the individual scheduled to present the contract is absent due to illness; however, the contract must be delivered by Thursday. Commissioner Vaad recommended approval of the contract since services are reimbursed. He stated the board is not liable and the public is not at risk, therefore, he moved to approve said contract. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke,the motion carried unanimously. Chair Geile stated this will be conditional upon the representative's presentation on Monday, June 5th, 2006, and directed the Clerk to the Board to inform Serena Dodder, Community Corrections, of the upcoming meeting. CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR USE OF WELD COUNTY TRAINING CENTER AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CITY OF GREELEY: Roy Rudisill, Office of Emergency Management, stated the agreement will establish a closer working relationship with the City of Greeley Office of Emergency Management by allowing the City to use the County Training Center facility and providing one office space next to the County Office of Emergency Management. In response to Commissioner Vaad,regarding scheduling of the training center,Mr. Persichino stated the Department of Personnel schedules uses on a first come first serve basis for routine meetings; however, a declared emergency takes precedence. Responding to Chair Geile, Mr. Persichino stated he does not foresee a problem regarding insurance liability and Workman's Compensation should take care of potential problems. Mr. Persichino further stated the County has previously provided the housing for operations for the Department of Wildlife and Plan de Salud del Valle. Commissioner Geile gave an example of a protocol for a smallpox outbreak that was not coordinated well and voiced concern about coordinating this agreement effectively. Mr. Rudisill responded by reiterating the importance of the County working on its relationship with the City. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR HOTEL AND RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN- RAMON ZAVALA, DBA EL VAQUERO: Commissioner Vaad provided positive testimony that Mr.Zavala is running a good operation and noted J. D. Broderius, Sheriffs Office, has no problems with renewal. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said renewal and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERAPPOINTMENT OF ELIZABETH STRONG AS DEPUTY CLERK TO THE BOARD: Commissioner Long moved to appoint Elizabeth Strong as Deputy Clerk to the Board. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERTOWER LICENSE AGREEMENTAND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO: Mr. Persichino stated the agreement was previously discussed in a work session. It is the same agreement the County has had with Public Service Company of Colorado and the Fort Saint Vrain Power Plant for years; however,the old tower and the old portable building need to be taken down and replaced with a new seventy-foot communications tower from the Fort Lupton site. A new equipment support building also needs to be constructed. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. 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. Let the minutes reflect that the above and foregoing actions were attested to and respectfully submitted by the Acting Clerk to the Board. Minutes, May 31, 2006 2006-1471 Page 4 BC0016 There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:45 a.m. .. . BOARD OF OUNTY COMMISSIONERS �j/ _��! EL >4. WELD C BOARD TY, COLORADO ATTEST: LI �� z .. I`1 -7 i Vii I f '�an M. J. Geile, Chair � 'l�Y Weld County Clerk to the Boaz. '411` �� T f EXCUSED DATE OF APPROVAL /� _ �Qj N 1��, David E. Long, Pro-Tem De ty Clerkkh}o the1WnITS ard dL, /e Wiam H. Jerke \,v\d l Rob rt D. Mast Glenn Vaad Minutes, May 31, 2006 2006-1471 Page 5 BC0016 Hello