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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JANUARY 11, 2006
TAPE #2006-01
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, January 11, 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:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Jenny VanEgdom
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Long moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of January 9, 2006, as printed. Commissioner Jerke 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 Jerke moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS- HARLAND"FUZZY"CLYMER:
Chair Geile read the certificate into the record, recognizing Mr. Clymer for 33 years of service with the
Department of Public Works. Frank Hempen,Jr., Director of Public Works, stated Mr.Clymer started with
the Department as a maintenance operator,and also served in the trucking and bridge divisions. He stated
Mr. Clymer obtained certification to work as a bridge welder, and has volunteered his time as a member
of the Sick Leave Bank Board. Mr. Hempen expressed his appreciation to Mr.Clymer for the years he has
served with the County. Mr.Clymerstated he has enjoyed his time working for the County. Commissioner
Vaad and Chair Geile stated their appreciation to Mr. Clymer.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports.
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WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds $583,000.95
Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. CommissionerJerke
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT BIDS: Pat Persichino, Director of General Services, stated there were no bids to present.
APPROVE ROAD WIDENER BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino stated staff
recommended acceptance of the bid from Faris Machinery, in the amount of$75,450.00, since the two
lowest bids do not meet the required specifications. Following discussion regarding the work session held
regarding the bid,Mr. Persichino read the staff memorandum into the record. Frank Hempen,Jr., Director
of Public Works, stated the two lowest bids do not meet specifications since the machines do not contain
motors with 40 horsepower. He stated the machines from MacDonald Equipment and Municipal and
Contractors Equipment contain 20 horsepower motors for the conveyor, which does not move material
efficiently. Commissioner Jerke stated he did not attend the work session, however, he believed a
difference of over$40,000.00 for extra horsepower is unjustified. Commissioner Long stated he believed
Jeff Jerome, Department of Public Works,justified the need for the machine with 40 horsepower, and he
is in support of staffs recommendation. Commissioner Masden stated he does not remember any
conversations held in the work session regarding horsepower issues, and he would like the matter to be
discussed further. Commissioner Masden moved to continue said bid to January 16, 2006, at 9:00 a.m.
Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE AUTOMATIC SELF-PRIMED TRASH PUMP BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:
Mr. Persichino stated staff recommended acceptance of the sole bid from Faris Machinery, for a total
amount of $60,810.00. Commissioner Long moved to approve said bid, based upon staffs
recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE SIXTEEN FOOT TRAILER BID-DEPARTMENTOF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino stated
staff recommended acceptance of the low bid from Kyd, LLP Trailers, in the amount of $4,404.61.
Commissioner Masden moved to approve said bid, based upon staffs recommendation. Seconded by
Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE SMALL COMPACT PICKUPS/4X4/EXTENDEDBID- DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:
Mr. Persichino stated staff recommended acceptance of the low bid from Spradley Barr Ford, for a total
amount of$47,295.00. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Persichino stated the bid from Garnsey
and Wheeler Ford is in the amount of$48,632.00. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said bid, based
upon staffs recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE PICKUPS EXTENDED CAB/4X4/E85 ENGINE BID- DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:
Mr. Persichino stated the bid will be split, and staff recommends acceptance of the low bid from Spradley
Barr Ford for two short-box pickups,for a total amount of$38,336.00. He further stated the low bid for the
long-box pickups was from Dellenbach Motors;however,staff recommends acceptance of the local vendor,
Weld County Garage,for a total amount of$20,024.00. He stated the bid from Weld County Garage is a
difference of$109.00 per unit. Responding to Mr.Warden, Mr. Persichino stated Spradley Barr Ford does
not provide the long-box pickups. Further responding to Mr. Warden, Mr. Persichino stated the options
package will not be purchased. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said bid, based upon staffs
recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
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APPROVE REGULAR PICKUPS/4X4/E85 ENGINE BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:
Mr. Persichino stated staff recommended acceptance of the low bid from Dellenbach Motors, for a total
amount of $83,175.00. Commissioner Long moved to approve said bid, based upon staffs
recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE ONE TON PICKUP TRUCKJ4X4 BID-DEPARTMENTOF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino
stated staff recommended acceptance of the low bid from Champion Chevrolet, in the amount of
$18,486.00. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said bid, based upon staffs recommendation.
Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE 3/4 TON 4X4 EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCK WITH BI-FUEL PACKAGE OPTION BID-
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT: Mr. Persichino stated staff recommended that
the bid be rejected since the Department of Public Health and Environment will purchase a Hybrid SUV
instead. Commissioner Long moved to reject said bid, based upon staffs recommendation. Seconded
by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE 3/4 TON EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCK BID-SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Mr.Persichino stated
staff recommended acceptance of the bid from Garnsey and Wheeler Ford, the local vendor, for a total
amount of$20,596.00. He stated the bid from Garnsey and Wheeler Ford is$109.00 more per unit than
the low bid from Heritage Ford; therefore, it is recommended that the Board exercise the Home Rule
Charter option to purchase from the local vendor. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said bid, based
upon staffs recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE MID SIZED 4X4 PICKUPS BID-DEPARTMENTOF PLANNING SERVICES: Mr. Persichino
stated staff recommended acceptance of the low bid from Spradley Barr Ford, for a total amount of
$28,870.00. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said bid, based upon staffs recommendation.
Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE PATROL VEHICLES BID- SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Mr. Persichino stated staff recommended
acceptance of the bid from the local vendor,Garnsey and Wheeler Ford,fora total amount of$277,662.00.
He stated a difference of$76.00 per unit exists between Garnsey and Wheeler Ford,and the low bid from
Spradley Barr Ford; therefore, it is recommended that the Board exercise the Home Rule Charter option
to purchase from the local vendor. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said bid, based upon staffs
recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE FOUR DOOR 4X4 VEHICLE BID - SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Mr. Persichino stated staff
recommended approval of the low bid from Perkins Dodge,in amount of$20,961.00. He stated the funds
to purchase the vehicle are provided through grant funds generated by aggressive driver fees.
Commissioner Masden moved to approve said bid, based upon staffs recommendation. Seconded by
Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE CIVILIAN UNMARKEDVEHICLES BID-SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S
OFFICE: Mr. Persichino stated the two lowest bids do not meet specifications,since the engine is only 152
horsepower, and the bid specified an engine of 200 horsepower. He stated the low bid that meets
specifications is from Daniels Motors, Inc., however, staff recommended acceptance of the bid from the
local vendor, Champion Chevrolet. He further stated there is a difference of$54.00 per unit between the
bids from Daniels Motors, Inc., and Champion Chevrolet; therefore, it is recommended that the Board
exercise the Home Rule Charter option to purchase from the local vendor. Commissioner Masden moved
to approve said bid, based upon staffs recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion
carried unanimously.
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APPROVE HYBRID 4X4 SUV BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTHAND ENVIRONMENT AND
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino stated the bid will be increased to purchase a total
of three SUV's. He stated staff recommended acceptance of the local vendor,Garnsey and Wheeler Ford,
for a total amount of$77,433.00,since the per unit price is$54.00 more than the low bid from Spradley Barr
Ford. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Mr.Warden stated the bid process allows staff to increase or
decrease the number of needed vehicles. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said bid, based upon
staffs recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE PRISONER TRANSPORT VANS BID - SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Mr. Persichino stated staff
recommended acceptance of the low bid from Carlin Dodge,in the amount of$37,205.00 for each van,with
accessories. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said bid, based upon staffs recommendation.
Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE FULL SIZED FIFTEEN PASSENGER VANS BID- DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES:
Mr.Persichino stated staff recommended acceptance of the sole bid from Davey Coach,for a total amount
of$70,600.00. Commissioner Long moved to approve said bid, based upon staff's recommendation.
Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE SCHOOL BUSES BID- DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES: Mr. Persichino stated the
quantity of buses will be reduced to three, and staff recommended acceptance of the low bid from
Transwest Trucks. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Persichino stated the capacity of the buses
is 30 passengers, and the buses will be used to pick up and drop off Head Start children. Further
responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr.Warden stated Head Start reimburses the purchase price through
Federal funds. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said bid, based upon staffs recommendation.
Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF TWO QUIT CLAIM DEEDS FROM THEODOR BLEHM AND BLEHM LAND
AND CATTLE COMPANY: Bruce Barker,County Attorney,stated Blehm Land and Cattle Company owns
a parcel of land in Weld County on which the taxes were paid until several years ago. He stated Mr. Blehm
now lives in Missouri, and he no longer wants to receive the tax notices. Mr. Barker stated Mr. Warden
contacted the family,and Mr. Blehm agreed to deed the property to Weld County. He stated two deeds are
needed since Mr. Blehm is the sole owner of Blehm Land and Cattle Company. Mr. Warden stated the
property has been problematic for the Treasurer's Office. He stated a portion of the parcel was sold to a
tower company,which interfered with the surveying,and the parcel has no value to Mr. Blehm. Mr.Warden
further stated the parcel could serve as a tower site for the County,and accepting the Deeds will solve the
problems encountered by the Treasurer's Office. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Barker stated
the property is located at the corner of Weld County Roads 54 and 25,and the existing tower may be seen
in the picture provided. Further responding to ChairJerke,Mr. Barker stated Mr. Blehm sold the remainder
of the property he owned,and an access road to the property exists. In response to Commissioner Jerke,
Mr.Warden stated the parcel is approximately one acre. Further responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr.
Warden stated he has no knowledge of environmental problems with the property. Commissioner Masden
moved to accept said Quit Claim Deeds. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDERADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM
THE TOWN OF NEW RAYMER AND AUTHORIZE COMMISSIONER WILLIAM JERKE TO SIGN:
Mr. Barker stated the addendum allows Verizon to place a tower in close proximity to an existing County
tower in the Town of New Raymer. He stated Verizon was required to provide a modulation study,proving
no interference with the existing tower was detected,and the report was received in December. He further
stated the addendum was first presented in 2005, and Commissioner Jerke previously signed the
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addendum, therefore, the Resolution will confirm his signature as being the signature of the Chairman.
Andy Bellendir,Wireless Advanced Communications representative,stated he reviewed the intermodulation
agreement, on behalf of Weld County,and there are no outstanding issues. He stated intermodulation is
unpredictable, and Weld County may request Verizon to cease operation of their tower if interference
between the towers occurs in the future. In response to Commissioner Long,Mr. Barker stated the original
agreement includes the terms of the agreement, and the addendum states that the study shows no
interference will take place. Mr. Bellendir stated stationary objects may become noise generators between
the two towers,and the County does not want the responsibility of correcting problems on behalf of Verizon.
Mr. Barker stated Verizon agrees its tower will not cause interference with the system and equipment of
Weld County. Commissioner Long moved to approve said addendum to agreement and authorize
Commissioner Jerke 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.
There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:55 a.m.
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