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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
DECEMBER 13, 2006
TAPE #2006-42
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, December 13, 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 Luna
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of December 11, 2006, as printed. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: Chair Geile added item#3 under Presentations: 2006 Commissioner of
the Year Award - David E. Long.
PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, SAFETY AND WELLNESS COMMITTEE- COMMISSIONER GLENN
VAAD: Staci Datteri-Frey,Chairperson,Safety and Wellness Committee, stated the Committee would like
to recognize Commissioner Vaad for his valuable input and participation in various programs during his
tenure as a Commissioner, and she presented him a certificate and gift. Commissioner Vaad expressed
his appreciation to the members of the Safety and Wellness Committee for their commitment and efforts,
and stated the Committee provides a great example for the employees of Weld County. He further stated
through the efforts of the Committee, health care costs are able to be kept at a minimum, which provides
a great financial benefit. Commissioner Masden expressed his appreciation to Commissioner Vaad for
exemplifying what the Committee is all about.
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RECOGNITION OF SERVICES,WELD COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD-JEFFREY
CARLSON AND LINDA CONTE: Chair Geile read the certificates into the record, recognizing Jeffrey
Carlson and Linda Conte for their service with the Workforce Development Board.
2006 COMMISSIONER OF THE YEAR AWARD-DAVID E. LONG: Chair Geile stated Commissioner Long
was awarded the top award from the Colorado Counties Association for his exemplary service as a Weld
County Commissioner. He stated Commissioner Long was involved with representing several major issues
with the State Human Services Board, and read the certificate into the record, proclaiming Commissioner
Long as the 2006 Commissioner of the Year. Commissioner Long stated the award was a surprise when
it was presented at an earlier dinner meeting, and he is honored to receive the award. He further stated
being a great Commissioner takes team effort, and he has only been as effective as the information that
has been given to him by his colleagues. He stated his appreciation to all the Department Heads and
Commissioners Geile,Jerke,Masden,and Vaad,for stepping in to fill the void when needed. Commissioner
Vaad stated the nomination for the award was kept a secret from Commissioner Long, and the Board
nominated him for the award due to the extra effort he put forth to help facilitate the CBMS Program.
Commissioner Masden stated it has been an honor to serve with Commissioner Long, and expressed his
appreciation for always taking the extra step needed to accomplish goals. Commissioner Jerke stated
Commissioner Long is very deserving of the award and his passion is an inspiration to all the employees
of Weld County.
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 $566,081.61
Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Vaad
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT STACKABLE CONVEYORS (36x60) BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Pat
Persichino, Director of Public Works, read the names of the three vendors who submitted a bid into the
record. Said bid will be presented for approval on January 10, 2007.
PRESENT PORTABLE STACKER CONVEYORS(36X80) BID- DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:
Mr. Persichino read the names of the three vendors who submitted a bid into the record. Said bid will be
considered for approval on January 10, 2007.
PRESENT MOTORGRADERS BID-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino read the names
of the five vendors who submitted a bid into the record. Said bid will be considered for approval on
January 10, 2007.
PRESENT BACKHOE BID-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino read the names of the
seven vendors who submitted a bid into the record,and stated staff recommends rejection of the bid. Said
bid will be considered for approval on January 10,2007. (CLERK'S NOTE: Mr.Warden recommended that
the proposal complete a new bidding process, and a new bid was presented on December 27, 2006,to be
considered for approval on January 10, 2006.)
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PRESENT AGRICULTURAL 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 January 10, 2007.
PRESENT 20 TON SINGLE DRUM VIBRATORY ROLLER BID- DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:
Mr. Persichino read the names of the six vendors who submitted a bid into the record. Said bid will be
considered for approval on January 10, 2007.
PRESENT TANDEM TRUCK TRACTORS BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino
read the names of the four vendors who submitted a bid into the record. Said bid will be considered for
approval on January 10, 2007.
PRESENT TANDEM DUMP AXLE TRUCKS WITH ATTACHMENTS BID- DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS: Mr. Persichino read the names of the four vendors who submitted a bid into the record. Said bid
will be considered for approval on January 10, 2007.
PRESENT BELLY DUMP TRAILERS BID-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino read the
names of the four vendors who submitted a bid into the record. Said bid will be considered for approval on
January 10, 2007.
PRESENT 15 TON TILT DEC/TOW-TYPE TRAILER BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr.
Persichino read the names of the nine vendors who submitted a bid into the record. Said bid will be
considered for approval on January 10, 2007.
PRESENTTRIPLEAXLETRAILER 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 January 10, 2007.
PRESENT WATER TRAILER BID-DEPARTMENTOF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino read the names
of the three vendors who submitted a bid into the record. Said bid will be considered for approval on
January 10, 2007.
PRESENT ONE TON DIESEL DUAL WHEELS WITH UTILITY BOX AND EXTENDED FRAME BID -
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino read the names of the three vendors who submitted
a bid into the record, and stated staff recommends rejection of the bid. Said bid will be considered for
approval on January 10, 2007. (CLERK'S NOTE: Bid was rejected and a new bid was presented on
December 27, 2006, to be presented for approval on January 10, 2006. )
PRESENT ONE TON DIESEL DUAL WHEELS PICKUP W/SERVICE BODY-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS: Mr. Persichino stated this bid was a duplicate, and has been deleted.
PRESENT 3/4 TON 4X4 CREW CAB PICKUP BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND
BUILDINGSAND GROUNDS: Mr. Persichino read the names of the five vendors who submitted a bid into
the record. Said bid will be considered for approval on January 10, 2007.
PRESENT 3/4 TON 4X4 STANDARD CAB PICKUP BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:
Mr. Persichino read the names of the five vendors who submitted a bid into the record. Said bid will be
considered for approval on January 10, 2007.
PRESENT3/4 TON 4X4 EXTENDED CAB PICKUP BID- BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: Mr. Persichino
read the names of the five vendors who submitted a bid into the record. Said bid will be considered for
approval on January 10, 2007.
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PRESENT 1/2 TON 4X4 ENTENDED CAB SHORT BOX PICKUP BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS AND BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: Mr. Persichino read the names of the four vendors who
submitted a bid into the record. Said bid will be considered for approval on January 10, 2007.
PRESENT 1/2 TON 4X4 PICKUP BID-DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS: Mr.Persichino read
the names of the four vendors who submitted a bid into the record. Said bid will be considered for approval
on January 10, 2007.
PRESENT 1/2 TON 4X4 EXTENDED CAB SHORT BOX PICKUP E85 BID-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS: Mr. Persichino read the names of the four vendors who submitted a bid into the record. Said bid
will be considered for approval on January 10, 2007.
PRESENT 1/2 TON 4X4 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX PICKUP BID-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:
Mr. Persichino read the names of the three vendors who submitted a bid into the record. Said bid will be
considered for approval on January 10, 2007.
PRESENT 1/2 TON 4X4 FULL SIZE EXTENDED CAB PICKUP BID-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:
Mr. Persichino read the names of the three vendors who submitted a bid into the record. Said bid will be
considered for approval on January 10, 2007.
PRESENT 1/2 TON 4X4 EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 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 January 10, 2007.
PRESENT PATROL VEHICLES 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 January 10,2007.
PRESENT PATROL FET SUV BID - SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Mr. Persichino read the names of the five
vendors who submitted a bid into the record. Said bid will be considered for approval on January 10,2007.
PRESENT CIVILIAN VEHICLES 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 January 10,2007.
PRESENT TRANSPORT MINI VAN 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 January 10,2007.
PRESENT TRANSPORT MID-SIZED VAN 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
January 10, 2007.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER FOUR PURCHASEOF SERVICESAGREEMENTS FOR OPERATIONAL EXPENSES FOR
RURAL SENIOR CENTERS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Walt Speckman, Director of Human
Services, stated the agreements will provide funds, in the amount of$500.00, to be utilized as operational
expenses for the Nunn Senior Center, Pierce Senior Center, Hill N Park Senior Center, and the Lochbuie
Senior Center. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreements and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEN PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR OUTREACH ACTIVITIES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman stated one of the goals of the Area Agency on Aging is to
increase outreach to seniors that remain living at their homes, and to keep them involved in the community
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to keep them healthier. He stated funds, in the amount of$500.00,will be provided to a total of ten senior
centers within Weld County. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Speckman stated even though the
size of the senior centers differs, the same activities will be provided;therefore, the amount of funding will
be equal at all ten centers. Commissioner Long commented that a smaller senior center might serve fewer
citizens;however, it might be more costly to provide the services in a less populated area. Commissioner
Long moved to approve said agreements and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER REVISED APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR 2006 SEASONAL AND
MIGRANT START-UP EXPANSION GRANT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-U.S.DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES: Mr.Speckman stated this item,and the following item of business,are
the fourth revision of submitted applications,and the amount of funding has been reduced. Commissioner
Long moved to approve said revised application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER REVISED APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR 2006 SEASONAL AND
MIGRANT START-UP EXPANSION GRANTANDAUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES: Commissioner Long moved to approve said revised application and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS,
AMERICORPS PROGRAM,AND AUTHORIZE ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL: Mr. Speckman stated the
application is for the 2007-2008 fiscal year, and the amount requested is slightly reduced from previous
years. Commissioner Vaad stated the AmeriCorps Program is a very successful program and he has
received a large amount of positive feedback on the projects that are completed through the Program.
Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERAGREEMENTFOR PARTIALLYSELF-FUNDEDPROGRAMANDAUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN-COLORADO COUNTIES CASUALTY AND PROPERTY POOL: Mr. Warden recommended the
County continue its participation in the Colorado Counties Casualty and Property Pool,since the program
has been very cost effective. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said agreement and authorize the
Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUSPROPERTY,AND
AUTHORIZE DONATION OF SAME TO ESTES PARKAMBULANCESERVICE: Dave Bressler, Director
of Paramedic Services,stated the equipment to be declared surplus consists of old IV pumps formerly used
in ambulances. He stated the pumps are not currently functional, they require a large amount of
maintenance, and the value of the pumps is less than the cost to repair. He further stated the Department
has replaced the pumps at no cost by obtaining pumps provided by North Colorado Medical Center. Mr.
Bressler stated the Estes Park Ambulance Service currently utilizes this type of pump, and is willing to pay
the repair costs if the pumps are donated. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said resolution.
Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER RECORDED EXEMPTION#4554-SW CHAMBERS, LLC: Don Carroll, Department of Public
Works, stated the site is located north of the County Gravel pit, adjacent to Weld County Roads 25 and
20.25. He stated Use by Special Review Permit#1444,for mining operations,was previously approved by
the Board. He further stated the applicant desires to divide the parcel into two lots, and Lot A would be
utilized for residential purposes,and Lot B would include the mining operations and the location of the water
storage reservoir. Due to the fact that the Planner was not present to proceed with the discussion, Chair
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Geile issued a recess in order to complete Docket numbers 2006-67 and 2006-77, listed as 9:00 a.m.
hearings.
Upon reconvening, Chris Gathman, Department of Planning Services, stated the Recorded Exemption
needs to be considered following the hearing concerning Resubdivision#1133,scheduled for 10:00 a.m.
Following discussion with Bruce Barker, County Attorney, Commissioner Jerke moved to continue
Recorded Exemption #4554 to be heard immediately following Docket #2006-82. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Masden, and it carried unanimously.
Chair Geile issued a recess in order to consider Docket#2006-66 and Docket#2006-82.
Upon reconvening,Mr.Gathman stated the applicant has proposed to divide the property into two parcels,
in order to confine the boundary of USR#1444 and accompanying mining operations to Lot B. He stated
the proposed Lot A is currently vacant except for the Oil and Gas operations occurring on the site. He
further stated the Resolution contains standard Conditions of Approval,and the plat will reflect the floodway
designation of the property.
Mr. Carroll stated the parcel is approximately 30 acres in size, and accesses exist from Weld County
Roads 20.25 and 25.
Robert Bruce,applicant,stated the property confined within Lot B will be utilized for mining operations,and
no mining will occur in Lot A, since it will be a single residential lot. In response to Chair Geile, Mr. Bruce
stated he has reviewed, and concurs with, the Conditions of Approval as proposed. He further stated
mining operations will begin after the completion of the plat. Commissioner Masden moved to approve
Recorded Exemption #4554. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, 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 11:10 a.m.
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