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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
FEBRUARY 1, 2006
TAPE #2006-03
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, February 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
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 Masden moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of January 30, 2006, as printed. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: Chair Geile added New Item of Business #4 - Consider Resolution re:
Appoint Directors to Storms Lake Drainage District Board of Directors
PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES,BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT-GEORGECARROLL: Chair
Geile read the certificate into the record, recognizing George Carroll for nine years of service with the
Building Inspection Department. Roger Vigil, Building Inspections Department, stated he has known
Mr. Carroll for several years, and he has brought dedication and loyalty to the Department. Mr. Vigil
expressed his appreciation to Mr. Carroll for his dedication to the people of Weld County, and stated he
looks forward to working with Mr. Carroll after his retirement. Mr. Carroll stated it has been a pleasure
working for the County, and expressed his appreciation for the support he has received from fellow
employees. Commissioner Vaad expressed his gratitude to Mr.Carroll for his service with the Department,
and commended Mr. Carroll for being committed to safety. Chair Geile expressed his appreciation to
Mr. Carroll.
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RECOGNITION OF SERVICES,WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD-LUCILLEMANTELLI: Chair
Geile read the certificate into the record, recognizing Lucille Mantelli for service with the Workforce
Development Board.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES,WELD COUNTY UNIFORM BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS-
BILL DELAP: Chair Geile read the certificate into the record, recognizing Bill Delap for his service with the
Uniform Building Code Board of Appeals,and expressed his appreciation to Mr. Delap for his commitment.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY BOARD-TOM DAVIS: Chair
Geile read the certificate into the record, recognizing Tom Davis for his service with the Regional
Communications Advisory Board.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES,911 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICES AUTHORITY BOARD-TOM
BIZZELL,JOHN MICHAELS: Chair Geile read the certificate into the record,recognizing Tom Bizzell and
John Michaels, for their service with the 911 Emergency Telephone Services Authority Board.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES,FAMILIES,YOUTH,AND CHILDREN COMMISSION-JENNIFER HIGGINS,
LYNNE POST, TRACY BALDO: Chair Geile read the certificate into the record, recognizing Jennifer
Higgins, Lynne Post,and Tracy Baldo for their service with the Families,Youth,and Children Commission.
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 $587,914.44
Electronic Transfers -All Funds $1,236,614.79
Commissioner Long moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Jerke
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT BIDS: Mr. Warden stated there were no bids to present.
OLD BUSINESS:
CONSIDER LETTER OF AGREEMENT FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEERS AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN(CON'T FROM 12/28/05): Dr. Mark Wallace, Director of Public Health and Environment,
stated the agreement is a part of the County's emergency planning, and it requests support from Board of
County Commissioners for the reassignment of County employees during a declared emergency. He
stated staff has not been able to schedule a time to discuss the agreement with the Department of
Personnel; therefore, he requested an extension of one month. Commissioner Jerke moved to continue
said letter of agreement to March 1, 2006, at 9:00 a.m. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion
carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDERGRANTAPPLICATION FOR WELD COUNTYWASTE TIRE CLEAN-UP AND RECYCLING
PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Trevor Jiricek, Department of Public Health and
Environment,stated the grant application requests funds,in the amount of$64,870.75,from the Department
of Local Affairs, to clean up existing tire sites which illegally store tires. He stated the Department
completed a project last year,with a similar amount of funds awarded from the Department of Local Affairs.
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In response to Commissioner Masden, Mr.Jiricek stated the Department received funds in the amount of
$56,300.00 for tire clean-up the previous year, and 24,000 tires were recycled. He further stated the
Department expects to clean-up over30,000 tires through a voucher system which will require the property
owners to take the tires directly to the recycling center. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said
grant application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN
PROGRAM- PROMISES FOR CHILDREN: Walt Speckman, Director of Human Services, stated this is
a grant application to Promises for Children, in the amount of$745.00,which will provide limited childcare
during legal clinics for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Commissioner Vaad moved to
approve said request for proposal. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR VICTIM ASSISTANCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Susan Cvancara,Sheriffs Office,stated the new Victim Services Unit has
begun operations,and the Unit is requesting one-time grant funds to setup offices at the North and South
locations. She stated a family friendly area will be provided for children to play while staff holds conversation
with the victims, and funds from the grant will be utilized to purchase a fax machine, two toy boxes, two
televisions,and child safety seats for each office for transportation of children. Commissioner Vaad moved
to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the
motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: APPOINT DIRECTORS TO STORMS LAKE DRAINAGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Bruce Barker,County Attorney,stated a request was received from Ken Lind,
Attorney, on behalf of the Storms Lake Drainage District, which is located north of Greeley, and east of
Windsor. He stated the District was formed for the purpose of irrigation, and the District has not kept up
with the election of Officers. He further stated the District needs the officers in place;however,the deadline
for an election has passed. Mr. Barker stated a provision allows the Board of County Commissioners to
appoint persons to the vacant positions under Section 37-21-125, C.R.S. He stated the District has a total
of 31 electors,and the District contacted the electors to consent to the appointment of Lee Detterer,Gerald
Firestein, and Harold Klaus. He further stated 21 of the 31 electors consented, which equates to 68
percent; therefore, approval is recommended.
Mr. Lind stated the Board of County Commissioners created the District in 1919,and the last election held
in accordance with the State statute was in 1969. He stated since that time, the District has treated itself
as a Ditch and Reservoir Company, and sent out a postcard to property owners every year to schedule a
meeting and elect Directors. He further stated Mr. Detterer, Mr. Firestein, and Mr. Klaus were elected at
last year's meeting; however,the process was not in accordance with State statute since a general election
is required to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January of each year. Mr. Lind stated the
District receives $1,800.00 per year in assessments, and the District was not able to afford an election
since the District's budget was depleted by installing a measuring floam. He stated the Directors were
advised to not complete the election in January due to the expense, and instead use the provision for
appointment by the Board of County Commissioners. He further stated the electors have made the
recommendation to appoint the three standing Directors to the Board. Mr. Lind stated the Directors realize
elections need to adhere to the State statute,and a proper election will be held in January 2007. He stated
none of the electors opposed the petition,and the District will incur additional expenses by replacing old clay
drainage tiles with the District. He stated the Directors are to assess the benefits to each property on a
periodic basis; however,the District does not have examples of how that process is completed. He further
stated that if an appeal of the assessment is received from a property owner, the District Court appoints
a jury of three male landowners within the District. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said resolution.
Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
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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 9:40 a.m.
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