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Home My WebLink About20061673.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO JUNE 21, 2006 TAPE #2006-23 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, June 21, 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 - EXCUSED Commissioner Robert D. Masden Commissioner Glenn Vaad Also present: County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Jenny Luna Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden MINUTES: Commissioner Long moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of June 19, 2006, as printed. Commissioner Masden 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. 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 $671,379.56 Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 2006-1673 BC0016 BIDS: PRESENT BIDS: Mr. Warden stated there were no bids to present. NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER RIGHT-OF-WAY GRANT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CITY OF GREELEY: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated the City of Greeley has requested additional property for improvements to be made to 11th Avenue. He stated he has reviewed the grant and recommends approval. He stated the plat indicates the properties near the Social Services building. In response to Chair Geile, Mr. Warden stated the City is completing improvements to 11th Avenue, in front of the Walton Building, therefore, additional right-of-way is necessary to widen the road. He further stated when the County acquired additional property from the Greeley Urban Renewal Authority, a condition existed stating the County would grant right-of-way to the City for road improvements. Mr. Warden stated the City will reimburse the costs of moving sidewalks and gutters. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Warden stated the City Council voted to widen 11th Avenue since it is a main arterial road. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said grant and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER LEASE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF OFFICE SPACE AND AMBULANCE BAYS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN- EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY: Dave Bressler, Director of Paramedic Service,stated Kodak has offered the Weld County Paramedic Service office space and ambulance parking within the old fire department facility. He stated the facility is an ideal location due to the increasing activity within the western side of the County. He further stated the space will be provided at no cost, and staff would report to work and release from their shift at the same location. Mr. Bressler stated the County Attorney's Office has reviewed the agreement, and recommends approval. In response to Chair Geile, Mr. Bressler stated he is in discussions with the developer of Water Valley to place an ambulance station within the vicinity of U. S. Highway 34 and Weld County Road 17,known as the Iron Mountain Subdivision. He further stated discussions are also being held regarding the strategic plan with the Johnstown and Milliken Fire Departments. Further responding to Chair Geile, Mr. Bressler stated the Windsor/Severance Fire Protection District was offered space within the Kodak building; however, the District did not want to enter into an agreement until after the results of the proposed mill levy were determined. He stated the District has an additional need of sleeping quarters for the volunteer shift coverage. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Bressler stated the agreement provides for space without ownership of the building and property. He further stated one of the fastest growing areas of the County is within the W ndsor/Severance area, and office space within the area will allow for staff to take care of basic needs. Mr. Bressler stated the Department is not committed to building or owning a structure, and the efficiency of the EMT's will be dramatically increased through the agreement. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Bressler stated Kodak has a very intense security program and the Department will obtain appropriate Kodak security clearance for each ambulance and staff related vehicles. Commissioner Masden stated this will be a great opportunity for the Department, especially since the agreement is of no cost to the County. In response to Chair Geile, Mr.Warden stated the lease is written as a year-to-year contract, and upon sale of the property, notice would be given of the new ownership. Commissioner Long moved to approve said lease agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden,the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - MOTOROLA, INC.: Mr. Warden stated the contract, in the amount of$231,631.00, will provide for the placement of a new transmitter within southeast Weld County, adjacent to State Highway 52 and Weld County Road 17, near the Town of Dacono. He stated the County has received an Energy Impact Grant, in the amount of$235,000.00. He further stated the project has been delayed since the transmitter was originally to be placed near the Town of Fort Lupton; however,the State placed a new 800 MHz transmitter within Adams County,and the new location provides for better coverage. Commissioner Masden moved Minutes, June 21, 2006 2006-1673 Page 2 BC0016 to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long,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 9:20 a.m. Ieiat�sw BOARD OF C UNTY COMMISSIONERS t � , /_ ., /� ‘ WELD COU , COLORADO ATTEST: !,_/,{�k, v- alk . , v' �e Off ile, Chair •Weld County Clerk to the Boar' ® j %'Cu `, David E. Long, Pro-Tem BY: 4u1 ,�Ce(C_ Depu Clerk tb�the oard EXCUSED Wi ' m H. J ke�^pJ� a- Y4`, Robert D. Masde Glenn Vaad Minutes, June 21, 2006 2006-1673 Page 3 BC0016 Hello