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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
DECEMBER 4, 2006
TAPE #2006-41
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 4, 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 - EXCUSED
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Elizabeth Strong
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Long moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of November 27, 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.
PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, SHERIFF'S OFFICE - LARRY PEDERSON: Chair Geile read the
certificate into the record, recognizing Larry Pederson for 18 years of service with the Weld County
Sheriff's Office. John Cooke,Sheriff,stated Mr. Pederson has been an outstanding employee and brought
credibility to the crime lab. He stated for many years the Weld County crime lab was the only one in the
state which was accredited. He stated Mr. Pederson will be working as an agent for the Colorado Bureau
of Investigations. Mr. Pederson stated it has been a pleasure to work for the County and he is pleased
he gets to continue to work in Weld County. He stated it is hopefully the dawn of new era of greater
forensic services in northern Colorado. He stated he has been presented with a unique opportunity;
however, the Weld County Sheriff's Office and the Greeley Police Department will always have a special
place in his heart. Chair Geile thanked the Sheriff's Department for the tremendous job it does in keeping
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the County safe, and expressed the Commissioners'support and willingness to assist the Sheriffs Office.
He wished Mr. Pederson the best in his new career.
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 $1,020,812.88
Electronic Transfers - All Funds $4,301,833.67
Commissioner Long moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Jerke
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
APPROVE COPIERS BID-VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS: Mr.Warden stated he would like to continue the
bid approval to December 6, 2006. Commissioner Jerke moved to continue said bid approval, based on
Mr. Warden's recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER NONEXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE OF
WCR 96 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN- DIANA AYERS: Don Carroll, Department of Public Works,
stated the location of the property is approximately one mile south of Nunn. He stated there is access
available directly from the Section Line,which is Weld County Road 96, to Highway 85 for both parcels A
and B. He stated the adjacent property owner has been contacted regarding additional traffic on the
Section Line, and the Department recommends approval. In response to CommissionerJerke, Mr.Carroll
stated staff advised the Colorado Department of Transportation of their recommendation for approval of
the nonexclusive license agreement, and he has not received notification of any concerns. Commissioner
Jerke moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Long, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER THREE CONTRACTS FOR COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROGRAM WITH VARIOUS
PROVIDERS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Sharon Behrens, Community Corrections, stated the
contracts are to extend services provided by Correctional Management, Inc., Southern Corrections
Systems, Inc., and COMCOR, Inc., until June 30, 2007. She stated the facilities provide treatment,
housing, and supervision for parolees and individuals on probation. She stated Southern Corrections
Systems, Inc. provides services for those who reside in Weld County, and the other two providers service
those who wish to participate outside of Weld County. In response to Chair Geile, Ms. Behrens stated she
is unsure of the number of people participating in the Community Corrections Program since it fluctuates
daily. In response to CommissionerJerke,Ms. Behrens stated those who prefer to utilize providers outside
of Weld County may live outside of the County despite having been arrested in it. In response to
Commissioner Long, Ms. Behrens stated she will speak to a contact person at the Villa to determine how
the residents who require psychotropic medications are to obtain them. Mr.Warden stated he has spoken
to a representative of the Villa and was informed when a resident who takes prescription medications
leaves the Department of Corrections, they are provided with 45 days of medication, and for other Villa
residents, it is their responsibility to pay for any medication they require. He stated the Villa does not have
the funds to pay for the residents'medications. CommissionerJerke moved to approve said contracts and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER THREE AGREEMENTS FOR COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS INTENSIVE SUPERVISION
PROGRAM FOR INMATES AND PAROLEES WITH VARIOUS PROVIDERS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN: Ms. Behrens stated these contracts were approved previously; however, there was an error in
the contracts. She further stated previously there were two separate contracts for the Inmate Services and
the Parolee Services, which have now been combined into one contract, in the amount of$80,370.00.
Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said agreements and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR DISPATCH SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - BANNER
HEALTH, DBA NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER: Mr. Warden stated this is the standard
agreement the County has with North Colorado Medical Center for Air Life dispatch services. He further
stated this year the contract has a two-year term, unlike previous years in which there was a one-year
term. Commissioner Long moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded
by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: DIRECTING CLERK TO THE BOARD TO HAVE PUBLISHED
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO.235-B, IN THE MATTER OF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR
THE YEAR 2006: Mr. Warden stated according to State Statute, prior to considering a Supplemental
Appropriation, it must be published at least once; therefore, it will be published this week, and will then
come before the Board for consideration. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said Resolution.
Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER ENERGY IMPACT GRANT FOR WCR 13 PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN:
Mr. Warden stated the grant is in the amount of$500,000.00, and is for work on Weld County Road 13,
from Weld County Road 8 to 5th Street in the Town of Frederick. He stated the work is being completed
in conjunction with Frederick,which also received$500,000.00 for the project. CommissionerJerke stated
it is exciting the project is near completion and there has been quite a lot of work done on the project in
four years time. He further stated the Intergovernmental Agreements between Dacono, Firestone, and
Frederick demonstrated great cooperation. Commissioner Long moved to approve said grant contract and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER REAPPOINTMENT TO THE GREELEY-WELD COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY BOARD:
CommissionerJerke moved to approve said reappointment. Seconded by Commissioner Long,the motion
carried unanimously.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE#2006-10, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING,
WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 5 APPENDICES, OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE: Commissioner
Long moved to read Ordinance#2006-10 by title only. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion,which
carried unanimously. Bruce Barker, County Attorney, read the ordinance into the record. Mr. Warden
read the fee changes into the record. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve Ordinance #2006-10 on
second reading. There was no public input. Seconded by Commissioner Long, 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 9:30 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD CO TYL COLORADO
ATTEST: Mill ' ,. E:'�1J J
�{ 1.` M. . eile, Chair
Weld County Clerk to the Bo��d5i ``,'iv 6_
David E. Long, Pro-Tem
Deputy ' lerk to the Board i ! ^- � inn -1.1—/
William H. Jerke
EXCUSED
Robert D. Masden
EXCUSED
Glenn Vaad
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