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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JULY 24, 2006
TAPE #2006-27
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, July 24, 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 - EXCUSED
Commissioner Robert D. Masden
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 Masden moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of July 19, 2006, as printed. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
READ ORDINANCE BY TAPE: Commissioner Masden moved to read Code Ordinance#2006-6 by tape.
Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Long moved to approve the Certification of Hearings
conducted on July 19, 2006, as follows: 1) USR #1554 - Dennis and Erin Barkey, Go
LANDPROfessionals, LLC. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: Chair Geile added new items of business #6) Consider Escrow/Tolling
Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign; and #7) Consider Letter of Understanding - Management
Advisors Agreement
PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Long moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
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 $1,393,265.96
Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Long
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER RADIOLOGY SERVICES AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-DIVERSIFIED
RADIOLOGY OF COLORADO, P.C.: Dr. Mark Wallace, Director of Public Health and Environment,stated
the agreement allows referrals to be made by the Weld County Department of Public Health and
Environment for breast cancer screening and diagnostic services for women and allows for the
professional interpretation of the services. He stated the grant funding comes from the Susan G Komen
Foundation and the results will be interpreted by radiologists that belong to Diversified Radiology of
Colorado. He further stated the term of the contract is July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007 and will
automatically renew thereafter unless of one of the parties terminates the agreement. Commissioner
Masden moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Long, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR THE UPGRADING HIGHWAY/RAILROAD GRADE CROSSING
WARNING DEVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY:
Perry Eisenach, Department of Public Works, stated the contract is between Union Pacific Railroad and
the State of Colorado for the installation of warning arms on the railroad tracks located at Weld County
Road 54 between Weld County Roads 15 and 15.5. He stated the cost of the project is paid from federal
funds and will be at no cost to the County. In response to Chair Geile, Mr. Eisenach stated there are two
railroad tracks at the location, one is Union Pacific and the other is Great Western. He further stated the
Board has already approved the same project for the Great Western railroad crossing and the work has
commenced. In response to Chair Geile, Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated that even though the
tracks may not be near the main line, one of the two tracks at the location does belong to the Union Pacific
Railroad. Commissioner Long moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded
by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR RETAIL LIQUOR STORE LICENSE AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN - RLF, INC., DBA CJ'S LIQUOR: Mr. Barker stated the Sheriffs Office has not reported
any concerns regarding renewal of the license. Commissioner Long moved to approve said application
and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO BYLAWS FOR FAIR BOARD: Mr. Barker stated the amendment is
regarding check signing and cashing. He stated the Fair Board made the following change: "The
Treasurer shall be on the signature card for the checking and Money Market accounts for the Fair, along
with the President, Vice-president, and Secretary. At the discretion of the Fair Board, the Extension
Director of the Weld County Extension Office may also be included on the bank signature cards in order
to be one of the two signers of checks. Two authorized signatures shall be required on each check written.
The Accountant of the Weld County Extension Office shall be granted administrative access to the
accounts of the Fairforthe purpose of transferring money, reconciling accounts and other functions of that
position." He further stated the Fair Board passed this amendment in April, 2006, and this is a follow up
measure to ensure the changes are effective before the fair begins. Commissioner Masden the
amendment will be beneficial for the Fair Board. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said
amendment. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
Minutes, July 24, 2006 2006-1978
Page 2 BC0016
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE #2006-6, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING,
WITH AMENDMENTS,CHAPTER 20 ROAD IMPACT FEES,OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE: Mr. Barker
stated many of the changes to the ordinance were added for clarification and some changes were made
to facilitate easier administering. He stated the proper dates were added to the Roadway Improvement
Plan and Road Impact Fee Study, Section 20-1-20. He stated definitions were added for each of the
following terms in Section 20-1-130: Commercial, Dairy, Heavy manufacturing, Light manufacturing, and
Kennels and they will be added to Table 20.1. He stated in Section 20-1-130, the Level of Service
definition is clarified to state, "The system wide ratio of vehicle miles of capacity to vehicle miles of travel
on the Service Area Road System." He stated Section 20-1-200 changes the fee application and payment
to be payable prior to the recording of the final plat. In response to Mr. Barker, Mr. Warden stated the
second part of the section addresses the cost of living and rates of inflation. Mr. Barker stated under
Exemptions, Section 20-1-210, has been updated to remove"Any development upon property which has
not been used for the immediately previous six months period of time"and to state"the replacement of an
existing dwelling for which the applicant/owner can provide adequate documentation that the dwelling has
been occupied continuously for the immediate previous six months will not require the payment of a Road
Impact Fee". In Response to Chair Geile, Mr. Barker stated the fee schedule has not changed many items;
updates to Commercial, Light Manufacturing, Heavy Manufacturing, Dog Kennels, and Dairy Barns were
made. He stated the Department of Public Works is working on Section 20-1-230. He stated Section
20-1-300 states"any person who requests the impact fee shall pay the application fee"and the County has
established a fee to cover the cost. He stated the name is corrected in Section 20-1-310 and, in Section
20-1-400, General Standards, Section D, which addresses the final plat, Section E clarifying the Capital
Contribution for a Front End Agreement,and Section F addressing credits against Road Impact fees have
been added. He further stated Section 20-1-420, Procedure for Credit Review, gives more detail on the
credit process, including explaining that no credit is given when following a required process and a
payment must be made for credit reviews. In response to Chair Geile, Mr. Warden stated the costs of the
strategic roads need to be updated. He further stated that Duncan and Associates recommend that every
five years a complete update be performed. There was no public input regarding the ordinance.
Commissioner Long moved to approve ordinance#2006-6 on first reading. Seconded by Commissioner
Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER ESCROW/TOLLING AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Barker stated
there is a dispute between the Town of Erie and the County regarding how the surcharge fees will be
distributed. He stated the Town of Erie has adopted an ordinance in which it receives ten percent for
disposal fees. He further stated the County is to receive ten percent according to a ordinance and an
Intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Erie stating the Town is to receive five percent and the
County is to receive five percent for household hazardous waste. He stated the fees collected after
June,2006,will apply and then the money will be put into an escrow account until an agreement is reached
through court or by another means, at which point the money will be distributed to the County and/or the
Town of Erie as determined. He stated he has received several available dates the Town of Erie is able
to meet with the County from the Attorney for the Town of Erie. Commissioner Masden moved to approve
said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - MANAGEMENT
ADVISORS AGREEMENT: Mr. Warden stated this is an agreement with Management Advisors, Inc. to
perform a review of the Department of Public Works which would include examining background
information, confidential onsite personnel interviews, and preparing a report for the Board and Frank
Hempen, the Director of Public Works, and will be completed by the end of August. He further stated the
fee is $14,500.00 which includes administrative travel time. Commissioner Long moved to approve said
agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
Minutes, July 24, 2006 2006-1978
Page 3 BC0016
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 9:25 a.m.
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ATTEST: i lt
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'�'�1 ` � � M. J. ile, Chair
Weld County Clerk to the B.- d�,
BY: ^�ti4 David E. Long, ro-Tem
Dep y Clerk the oard EXCUSED
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Robert D. Masden
EXCUSED
Glenn Vaad
Minutes, July 24, 2006 2006-1978
Page 4 BC0016
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