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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
NOVEMBER 1, 2006
TAPE #2006-38
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, November 1, 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 - EXCUSED
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 October 30, 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 Long seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS:
NATIONAL HOME CARE MONTH-NOVEMBER,2006: Chair Geile read the proclamation into the record,
recognizing November, 2006, as National Home Care Month. Sherri Sauer, Rehabilitation and Visiting
Nurse Association(RVNA),expressed her appreciation for the proclamation, and stated RVNA has been
serving the northern Colorado area since 1979. She stated RVNA provides a wide variety of skilled services
for its clientele, and grant funds are received through the Area Agency on Aging, and United Way of Weld
County. Commissioners Long and Vaad both expressed their appreciation to Ms.Sauerforthe service and
dedication that RVNA provides to the community.
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 $208,967.94
Electronic Transfers -All Funds $1,334,077.07
Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Long
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT 2006-2007 BRIDGE REHABILITATION BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Pat
Persichino, Director of General services, read the names of the six vendors who submitted a bid into the
record. Said bid will be considered for approval on November 15, 2006. In response to Commissioner
Jerke, Mr. Persichino stated the low bid does meet the required specifications. (Clerk's Note: Bid was
rejected by the Board at the meeting of November 8, 2006, due to an error with cost calculations.)
PRESENT DESIGN BUILD FOR ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS BID-DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND
ADMINISTRATION: Mr. Persichino read the names of the seven vendors who submitted a bid into the
record. Said bid will be considered for approval once the review process in completed. In response to
Chair Geile, Mr. Persichino stated a 3,000 square foot building will be constructed within the Business Park
for the Alternative Sentencing Programs through the Sheriffs Office, including Work Release.
PRESENT CONCRETE SAND FOR ICE AND SNOW REMOVAL 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 November 15, 2006.
PRESENT FOOD SERVICES FOR THE WELD COUNTYJAILANDWORK RELEASE BID-SHERIFF'S
OFFICE: Mr. Persichino read the names of the four vendors who submitted a bid into the record. Said bid
will be considered for approval on November 15, 2006.
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NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: AUTHORIZING FILING OF PROCEEDINGS IN EMINENT DOMAIN,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-1-105,C.R.S.,AGAINST JOHN AND WENDY HOUSTOUN: Leon Sievers,
Department of Public Works, stated this item, and the following item, relate to the Weld County Roads 74
and 19 Strategic Roadway Project. He stated the services of H. C. Peck were utilized for acquisition
purposes, and the services of Foster Valuation Company were utilized for appraisal purposes. He further
stated the Department seeks to acquire 3.048 acres of right-of-way from John and Wendy Houstoun, and
a notice of intent to acquire the property was sent on March 31,2006. He stated an offer of$46,015.00 was
presented by the Department on June 14,2006; however,the Houstouns presented a counter-offer in the
value of$180,534.00, based upon an appraisal prepared by a realty consulting firm. Mr. Sievers stated
negotiations continued until September 22, 2006, at which time a final offer was made. He stated
negotiations fora settlement have failed, and due to the discrepancy of values,and the unwillingness of the
property owner to negotiate,staff recommends going forth with eminent domain proceedings. Chair Geile
stated the Court will most likely conduct a third appraisal to determine the value of the property. No public
testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said resolution.
Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: AUTHORIZING FILING OF PROCEEDINGS IN EMINENT DOMAIN,
PURSUANTTO SECTION 38-1-105, C.R.S.,AGAINST DAVID AND ELIZABETH SCHUMP:Mr.Sievers
stated the Department seeks to acquire approximately 3.5 acres of right-of-way from David and Elizabeth
Schump, and a notice of intent to acquire property was sent March 31, 2006. He stated an offer of
$48,898.00 was presented by the Department on June 26, 2006; however, the Schumps presented a
counter-offer of$229,000.00, based upon an appraisal report. Mr. Sievers stated staff has not received a
copy of the appraisal report. He stated a final offer was made on September 22, 2006, and negotiations
have failed to produce a settlement. He further stated due to the discrepancy of values and the property
owner's unwillingness to negotiate, a settlement is unlikely. Mr. Sievers recommended going forth with
eminent domain proceedings. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr.Sievers stated the property owners
have never provided a copy of their independent appraisal report. He further stated it is included in the
notice of intent that the Department will reimburse the costs of an independent appraisal. In response to
ChairGeile, Mr.Sievers stated the two parcels discussed today are the last two parcels of land associated
with the roadway project. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said Resolution. Seconded by
Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR WELD COUNTY
LIBRARY DISTRICT: Commissioner Vaad moved to ratify the appointments of Jacqueline Maslowe and
Lucile Arnusch to the Board of Trustees for the Weld County Library District, and to ratify the reappointment
of Brian Larson to the same board, all with terms to expire December 31, 2011. Commissioner Jerke
seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO THE JUVENILE COMMUNITY REVIEW BOARD: CommissionerJerke
moved to approve the appointment of Brandon Luna to the Juvenile Community Review Board,with a term
to expire November 1, 2009, and the reappointments of Susan Knox, Kyle Raglund, Kelli O'Brien, Gary
Kessler, and Wendy Rich-Goldschmidt to the same board, with terms to expire November 1, 2009.
Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO EXTENSION ADVISORY COUNCIL: Commissioner Long moved to
approve the appointment of Gerald Roth to the Extension Advisory Council,and the reappointment of Brad
Leafgren, both with terms to expire November 1,2009. The motion,which was seconded by Commissioner
Jerke, 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 9:35 a.m.
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