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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JUNE 19, 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 19, 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- EXCUSED
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, Elizabeth Strong
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of June 14, 2006, as printed. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the Certification of Hearings
conducted on June 14, 2006, as follows: 1) PF #1066 - Mikal Torgerson; 2) MF #1069 - David and
Susanne Schwind; and 3) USR#1540-Church Barn, LLC. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion,
which 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 Masden seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
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 $470,406.35
Electronic Transfers - All Funds $2,323.84
Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. CommissionerJerke
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER TASK ORDER OPTION TO RENEW LETTER #1 FOR THE NURSE HOME VISITOR
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Dr. Mark Wallace, Director of Public Health and
Environment, stated the program serves 150 low income, first-time mothers. He further stated the
Department supports six visiting nurses who provide needed care for the women through pregnancy and
up to the child's second birthday. He stated the progress report included in the request for approval
shows the outcomes have exceeded state benchmarks and many other national averages, and the
program remains a model program for the State of Colorado. He requested a continuance of the funding
from July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, for an amount not to exceed $457,399.00. He further stated
the program if funded through Master Tobacco Settlement Agreement funds and funds in the amount of
$168,000.00 are anticipated to come from Medicaid billing. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Dr.
Wallace stated the program goals include preventing the birth of a second child out of wedlock, assisting
the mothers with family spacing, providing children with full immunizations, preparing for preschool
activities, and following the mothers back into the workforce. Commissioner Jerke stated the program
costs approximately $3,000.00 per woman and Dr. Wallace explained each woman is visited between
once a week and once a month depending on which stage of the program she is in. Commissioner Jerke
stated the cost figures out to be$250.00, per woman, per month. Dr. Wallace stated each nurse carries
a caseload of 25 women and provides weekly visits during pregnancy. He stated as the child gets older
the number of hour-long visits declines to one per month. He further stated the program employs six full-
time equivalent nurses, a clinical supervisor, and an assistant for data entry and billing purposes. In
response to Commissioner Jerke, Dr. Wallace stated the visits are more frequent during the first year of
child's life due to scheduled immunizations and doctor visits; however,as the child ages the visits become
less frequent. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Dr. Wallace stated the associated costs of one low
birth weight baby may add up to the entire amount requested to fund the program. He further stated
long-term aspects of the program include improved school performance, reduced rates, the children
staying within the criminal justice system, and the mother being more likely to return to work without
requiring public assistance. Chair Pro-Tem Long stated the relationship expands beyond the nurse and
the woman, and the support network is greatly expanded for the women in the program. Dr. Wallace
stated the purpose of the program is to connect the mothers to the community in ways they may not have
otherwise been. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said task order and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TASK ORDER OPTION TO RENEW LETTER #1 FOR TOBACCO EDUCATION AND
PREVENTION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Dr.Wallace stated the financial support
for this program comes from tobacco sales taxes. He stated the program allows the Health Promotion
staff to work with youth in an effort to reduce the number of young people initiating tobacco use, reduce
exposure to environmental tobacco smoke,and promote tobacco use cessation for both youth and adults.
He further stated the program has been successful and funds will not exceed an amount of$66,880.00
for the period of July 1, 2006 through, September30, 2006. Dr. Wallace stated model programming has
been created in Weld County,through collaboration with the City of Greeley. CommissionerJerke moved
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to approve said task order and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the
motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR RADON AWARENESS GRANT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN:
Dr. Wallace stated this grant application will be submitted to the Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment through the Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division. He stated the
Department received a small grant from the State this year and would like to continue the program
through September of 2007. He further stated the Department has promoted public awareness about the
danger of radon in the area through the media and various events, and two hundred radon test kits have
been distributed. He stated the Department would like to continue the work and requests a grant in the
amount of$3,600 for radon kits, educational materials, and advertising, and the Department will match
the grant amount with staff time using Health Education Specialists. He further stated 45 percent of
homes in Weld County test positive for high levels of radon, which is much higher than the national
average, which is one in fifteen homes. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Dr. Wallace explained
Grand Junction has the highest rate of radon; however,the statistic is based on a small sample size which
may compromise the accuracy of the data. He stated there will be a larger sample next year with the
increased distribution of the requested kits, which will allow staff to better identify areas that have high
levels of radon. Commissioner Jerke stated the fear of radon may be greater than the actual risk of
radon. In response to Commissioner Long, Dr. Wallace stated the Department is aiming for a 100
percent return rate of the radon kits. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said application and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried three to one with
Commissioner Jerke in opposition.
CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR MIGRANT/SEASONAL HEAD START
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 6: Walt
Speckman, Director of Human Services, stated the contract begins June 14, 2006 and ends September
13, 2006. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR NURSING SERVICES FOR MIGRANT/SEASONAL
HEAD START PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - SUE GOEBEL: Mr. Speckman stated
Sue Goebel,RN,will provide nursing services for Migrant/Seasonal Head Start children in Grand Junction.
Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WCR 57 BETWEEN WCRS 52 AND 52.5: Frank Hempen,
Jr., Director of Public Works, stated the closure for Weld County Road 57 will commence on
June 26, 2006 and last through June 29, 2006, for the purpose of replacing the bridge deck on Bridge
57/52A. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Hempen stated the Department is not replacing any
footings or back walls, only the deck will be replaced. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said
temporary closure. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT CONCERNING PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO WCR 40.5 AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN - RODNEY AND JOYCE PFEIFF: Mr. Hempen stated this is the final parcel required
for the capital improvement project along Weld County Road 40.5, and the cost of the acquisition is
$13,657.00,which includes the cost of the temporary construction easement, replacement costs for crop
damage, and fencing. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said agreement and easement and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Masden stated that citizens around Hudson have mentioned to him they appreciate the
quality and timeliness of the bridge work done by the Department on Weld County Road 41.
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Commissioner Long stated Weld County Road 41 is the best gravel road he has seen at the location in
26 years and that the different materials being used look nice and have they turned out to be a great
base.
CONSIDER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR HOTEL AND RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -SIMON CORPORATION, DBA SIMON'S BAR & GRILL: Bruce Barker,
County Attorney, stated Bill Wagner at the Sheriffs Office reports no concerns. Commissioner Vaad
moved to approve said renewal application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR THE ANNEXATION OF A PORTION OF WELD COUNTY ROAD 46 (AM
INEZ BOULEVARD) BETWEEN WELD COUNTY ROADS 19 AND 21 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN -TOWN OF MILLIKEN: Larry Ketchum, Town of Milliken Engineer, stated the Town is interested
in annexing a one-mile section of Weld County Road 46 for the purpose of installing a sewer extension
line in conjunction with the recreation district. He stated the Town has jurisdiction over half of the road.
Mr. Barker stated in situations like this the municipality is asked to provide a list of land owners on either
side of the roadway, and the notice was sent June 8,2006,fulfilling the ten-day requirement. In response
to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Ketchum stated the Senior Center is approximately one quarter mile from the
intersection of Weld County Road 21. He further stated that Weld County Road 46 is also known as Inez
Boulevard, not Quentine Avenue. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Ketchum stated Weld County
Road 19 is paved and ends at a "T" intersection. He further stated that paving Weld County Road 46 is
development driven, and at this time the priority is the placement of the sewer line. Commissioner Vaad
stated Weld County Road 21 is a commuter road that is heavily used to reach the Denver metro area.
Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said petition and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER COLLATERAL FOR LONG TERM ROAD MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS
AGREEMENTS FOR WCR 38 - PLATTE SAND AND GRAVEL, LLC: Perry Eisenach, Department of
Public Works,stated Platte Sand and Gravel has provided a letter of credit, in the amount of$911,042.00,
for improvements associated with the paving project along Weld County Road 38. He stated the letter
of credit may be drawn upon if the improvements completed do not meet County standards.
Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said 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.
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There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:40a.m.
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