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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
DECEMBER 20, 2006
TAPE #2006-43
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 20, 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 - EXCUSED
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 18, 2006, as printed. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: At the request of Commissioner Jerke, Chair Geile added new item#3
under Presentations: Recognition of Services,Weld County Commissioners-M.J.Geile and Glenn Vaad.
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,WELD COUNTY FAIR BOARD-KATHY RICKART,DIANE CARLSON,
AND BLAIN KREUTZER: Chair Geile read the certificate into the record, recognizing Ms. Rickart,
Ms. Carlson, and Mr. Kreutzer for their service with the Weld County Fair Board.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES,WELD COUNTY EXTENSION ADVISORY COUNCIL-COLLEEN FLACK
Chair Geile read the certificate into the record, recognizing Ms. Flack for six years of service with the
Extension Advisory Council.
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RECOGNITION OF SERVICES,WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS-M.J. GEILE AND GLENN VAAD:
Commissioner Jerke stated a special recognition is necessary for the departing Commissioners, and he
and Commissioner Masden presented statuettes of eagles to Chair Geile and Commissioner Vaad in
recognition of their service as County Commissioners for the past eight years. Commissioner Masden
expressed his appreciation to Chair Geile and Commissioner Vaad for their service, and stated they have
represented the residents of Weld County very well. He further stated they have been mentors to other
Commissioners, as well as County staff, and he thanked Chair Geile for his leadership. Commissioner
Jerke stated any other award would not have been as fitting as the patriotic statuettes,and Commissioner
Masden stated the symbol of the eagle is very fitting for such special people. Commissioner Jerke stated
he appreciates the leadership and mentorship provided by both Chair Geile and Commissioner Vaad.
Commissioner Vaad stated the recognition from his peers is very meaningful, and he will display the
statuette proudly in his new office at the State Capitol building. Chair Geile stated his service as a County
Commissioner has been a tremendous learning experience,and he has been proud to serve the residents
of Weld County. He further stated he will proudly display his statuette as well.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Vaad recently attended the Planning
Commission Luncheon where, on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, he expressed his
appreciation to the members of the Planning Commission for their service. He stated the Planning
Commission members are very efficient at working through problems associated with land use cases,and
the members were grateful for the appreciation expressed to them. Commissioner Jerke stated the
Department of Public Works will hold its annual Holiday Dinner on Thursday, December 21,2006,and he
expressed his appreciation to the staff of the Department for their great service. He further stated a major
snowstorm is brewing, and he is confident that the staff of the Department will do a great job
accommodating the needs of the residents within Weld County.
WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds $533,876.14
Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Masden
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT COUNTY COURT SERVICES PHASE III BID - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND
ADMINISTRATION: Mr.Warden read the names of the three vendors who submitted a bid into the record.
Said bid will be considered for approval on January 3, 2007.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER CANCELLATION OF 2006 OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FOR THE WELD
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT: Mr.Warden stated the accounts
have been deemed uncollectible by the Department of Public Health and Environment. He stated the total
amount to be cancelled is$17,853.70. CommissionerVaad moved to approve said cancellation. Seconded
by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CANCELLATION OF 2006 OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FOR THE WELD
COUNTY PARAMEDIC SERVICES: Mr. Warden stated the outstanding accounts, in the amount of
$2,930,185.64, have been deemed uncollectible by Weld County Paramedic Services. In response to
Commissioner Jerke, Mr.Warden stated the accounts have been sent to a professional finance company
for collection, and some of the accounts will eventually be paid off. He further stated the cancellation of
accounts is for bookkeeping purposes. In response to Commissioner Masden, Mr. Warden stated the
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amount of cancellation is comparable to the previous year, and currently Paramedic Services is able to
collect approximately$0.38 of every$1.00 charged. Commissioner Masden stated North Colorado Medical
Center is able to collect approximately$0.60 of every$1.00 charged. Responding to Commissioner Jerke,
Mr.Warden stated Paramedic Services has to accept only the amount that Medicare will pay for its covered
patients, and the patients cannot be billed for the difference of the cost. Commissioner Vaad moved to
approve said cancellation. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO CONDUCT PUBLIC DANCE OR DANCES
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - A AND G CONCEPTS, INC., DBA BEARS SPORTS SALOON:
Bruce Barker,County Attorney,stated this item, and the following two items, regard dance licenses which
will be in effect from January 1,2007,through December 31,2007. He stated all three establishments have
renewed their liquor licenses within the past three months. He further stated any conditions listed on the
liquor license for these establishments will also be in effect for the dance license, and he recommended
approval of all three applications. Commissioner Jerke stated he voted against approval of the renewal of
the liquor license for Bears Sports Saloon, and he would like to maintain consistency, therefore, he
requested a rollcall vote. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair
to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Masden, and the motion carried three to one, with
Commissioner Jerke opposed.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO CONDUCT PUBLIC DANCE OR DANCES
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-EATON COUNTRY CLUB: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve
said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden,the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO CONDUCT PUBLIC DANCE OR DANCES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-SIPRES LOUNGE, INC., DBA SIPRES LOUNGE: Commissioner Vaad
moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Masden. Upon request for a rollcall vote, the motion carried three to one, with
Commissioner Jerke opposed.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF JOHN LEFEBVRE,JR.,AS WELD COUNTY TREASURER: Mr.Warden
stated Don Mueller,Treasurer,has declared his intent to retire in February 2007, and John Lefebvre,Jr.has
applied for the position. He stated Mr. Lefebvre has been the Adams County Treasurer for the past four
years, and comes to Weld County highly recommended. He further stated he has over thirty years of
investment experience, and is an excellent candidate for the Treasurer position. (CHANGED TO
TAPE#2006-44). Mr.Warden recommended the appointment of Mr. Lefebvre,effective January 2,2007,
to allow a smooth transition of Mr. Mueller's departure and to accommodate the training of the new Assistant
Treasurer. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said appointment. Seconded by Commissioner
Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF RENEE FIELDER AS ASSISTANT TREASURER: Mr.Warden stated Sue
Young, Assistant Treasurer, has retired, and Mr. Mueller has selected Renee Fielder as his choice to
replace Ms. Young. He stated Ms. Fielder previously worked in the Assessor's Office, and has been the
computer support person for the Treasurer's Office through Affiliated Computer Services (ACS).
Commissioner Masden moved to approve said appointment. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the
motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION OF RENEE FIELDER AS INVESTMENT OFFICER FOR THE PURCHASE
AND SALE OF SECURITIESANDAS AN AUTHORIZEDSIGNER FOR ALL PREVIOUSLYAPPROVED
BANKS AND BROKERAGE ACCOUNTS: Mr. Warden stated financial institutions require a Resolution
naming the authorized Investment Officers, and Renee Fielder will be added to the list through this
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Resolution. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said authorization. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Masden. In response to Commissioner Vaad,Mr.Warden stated Mr. Lefebrve will be added
to the list once Mr. Mueller is no longer in office. There being no further discussion, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - ENVISION:
Mr.Warden stated this memorandum, and the following memorandums with various non-profit agencies,
were approved through the 2007 Budget. He stated Paragraph #18 has been added to all of the
memorandums in response to recent legislation passed stating the contractors must assure they do not
provide services for, nor employ, illegal aliens. He further stated Mr. Barker has reviewed all the
memorandums, and recommends approval. Mr.Warden stated Envision will receive funds in the amount
of$46,125.00 to improve developmental disability services for citizens of Weld County. Commissioner
Masden moved to approve said memorandum and authorize the Chairto sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - GREELEY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Mr.Warden stated funds,in the amount of$5,000.00,will be provided to the
Greeley Chamber of Commerce, which will be utilized to pay for the printing costs of tourism brochures.
Commissioner Masden moved to approve said memorandum and authorize the Chairto sign. Seconded
by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENTAND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-ISLAND GROVE
REGIONAL TREATMENT CENTER: Mr. Warden stated funds, in the amount of $13,281.00, will be
provided to the Island Grove Regional Treatment Center for alcohol abuse treatment services. He stated
the funding amount is less than the previous year, and the funds provided are based upon the number of
clients to be served. He further stated utilizing the services of Island Grove Treatment Center decreases
the inmate population at the jail. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Mr.Warden stated the funds provided
are based upon the state rate paid for services provided to clients. Commissioner Masden moved to
approve said memorandum and authorize the Chairto sign. Seconded by CommissionerJerke,the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN- NORTH RANGE
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Mr.Warden stated North Range Behavioral Health will receive funds in the amount
of$91,875.00 to provide mental health services to citizens of Weld County, and the amount is the same
as last year. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said memorandum and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUMOF AGREEMENTAND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-PROMISES FOR
CHILDREN: Mr.Warden stated Promises for Children will receive funds in the amount of$10,000.00,for
services performed in conjunction with United Way and other non-profit agencies. Commissioner Masden
moved to approve said memorandum and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by CommissionerJerke,
the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERMEMORANDUMOFAGREEMENTANDAUTHORIZECHAIRTO SIGN-RADIO READING
SERVICE OF THE ROCKIES: Mr. Warden stated funds, in the amount of$7,500.00,will be provided for
Radio Reading Service of the Rockies,to provide services for the visually impaired. He stated the amount
of funding is the same as last year, and the radio station is operated in the City of Boulder; however, it
provides services to many Weld County residents. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said
memorandum and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried
unanimously.
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CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT ANDAUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - RETIRED AND
SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM(RSVP): Mr.Warden stated this is the first year that the Retired and
Senior Volunteer Program(RSVP)will receive funding in the amount of$5,000.00. He stated the funds will
be utilized primarily as reimbursement for mileage costs of volunteers who help senior citizens in need.
Commissioner Masden moved to approve said memorandum and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded
by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENTAND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-WELD COUNTY
SENIOR CITIZEN COORDINATORS: Mr. Warden stated funds in the amount of $12,500.00 will be
provided to Senior Citizen Coordinators, and will be divided among various Weld County senior centers.
He stated the senior centers may utilize the funds at their discretion,and the funds will most likely be utilized
for fund-raising purposes. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said memorandum and authorize the
Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERMEMORANDUMOFAGREEMENTANDAUTHORIZECHAIRTO SIGN-UNITED WAY OF
WELD COUNTY: Mr. Warden stated United Way of Weld County will receive funds in the amount of
$25,000.00,which is an increase of$10,000.00 from the previous year. He stated the funds will be utilized
to provide 211 information and referral services. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said
memorandum and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - UPSTATE
COLORADO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Mr. Warden stated the Upstate Colorado Economic
Development will receive funds in the amount of$100,000.00, the same amount as the previous year,to
improve economic development services for Weld County citizens. Com m issioner Jerke moved to approve
said memorandum and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL CARE AND WELFARE FOR 2007 AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-HUMANE SOCIETY OF WELD COUNTY: Mr.Warden stated the Humane
Society provides animal control services through the Sheriffs Office,and any animals that are quarantined
must be held for an additional time period, therefore, there are additional costs incurred. In response to
Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Warden stated the memorandum provides for the purchase of services, and
funds are provided for the minimum hold period requirement, which is 72 hours. Commissioner Jerke
moved to approve said memorandum and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER2007 AMOUNTTO BE PAID FOR THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF GREELEYAND WELD COUNTY FOR ISLAND GROVE PARK MANAGEMENT SERVICES:
Mr. Warden stated funds, in the amount of $396,667.00, will be provided to the City of Greeley for
management services of Island Grove Park. He stated an Intergovernmental Agreement was signed in
October, 1984, and each year a Resolution is drafted to state the amount each entity will contribute for
operating costs. In response to Commissioner Masden,Mr.Warden stated the funds provided through the
Intergovernmental Agreement come through the Conservation Trust Fund,which are funds received from
the proceeds of lottery games within the State of Colorado. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said
amount to be paid. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENTAND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -A KID'S PLACE:
Mr. Warden stated A Kid's Place is the facility where the District Attorney's Office and the Sheriffs Office
may interview children who have been abused, and the Court will accept the videotape of the interview in
lieu of a child having to testify in a courtroom. He stated the amount of funding to be provided to A Kid's
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Place is$11,500.00. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said memorandum and authorize the Chair
to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CERTIFICATION OF TAX LEVIES AND REVENUE FOR 2007 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN: Mr.Warden stated the certification is an administrative duty, and each year the Board must certify
the tax levies and forward the certification to the Assessor's Office for the tax rolls. In response to Chair
Geile, Mr.Warden stated a press release regarding the mill levy for 2007 was sent out the previous week.
In response to Commissioner Vaad, Mr.Warden clarified the mill levy for 2007 is 16.804 mills,which is a
reduction of 1.096 mills from the previous year. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said certification
and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AUTHORIZING CHAIR TO SIGN PROXY FOR VOTING STOCK FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE LUPTON MEADOWS DITCH COMPANY: Mr. Warden stated the Resolution states that the
County will be represented at the annual ditch company meeting by Bruce Barker,County Attorney,Greg
Nelson, Department of Public Works, or Steve Nguyen, of Diversified Consulting Solutions, Inc.
Commissioner Jerke moved to authorize the Chair to sign said proxy. Seconded by Commissioner
Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AUTHORIZING CHAIR TO SIGN PROXY FOR VOTING STOCK FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE LUPTON BOTTOM DITCH COMPANY: CommissionerJerke moved to authorize the Chair to sign
said proxy. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER PARTIAL CANCELLATION AND RELEASE OF COLLATERAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF
REPLACEMENT COLLATERAL FOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FINAL PLAN, PF#1058 -
FRANCISCO GARCIA: Peter Schei, Department of Public Works, stated the applicant has submitted
replacement collateral, in the amount of$87,048.50. He stated after a site inspection, staff recommends
cancellation of collateral, in the amount of$153,241.86. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said
partial cancellation and release, and acceptance of replacement collateral. 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.
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There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 10:50 a.m.
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