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Home My WebLink About20060901.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO MARCH 27, 2006 TAPE #2006-12 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, March 27, 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 - EXCUSED 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 Jerke moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of March 22, 2006, as printed. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the Certification of Hearings conducted on March 22,2006,as follows: 1)USR#1537-Martin and Carolina Barron;and 2)USR#1523- David and Beverly Heussmann. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which 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 Vaad seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports. 2006-0901 BC0016 WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: All Funds $251,522.37 Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR HEAD START PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR NATIONAL HISPANIC INSTITUTE STIPEND GRANTAND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Walt Speckman, Director of Human Services, stated the grant funds will be utilized as tuition funding for Head Start staff to attend a training session in Denver. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr.Speckman stated the training is provided by the Federal Government and covers topics that have a direct relationship to an employee's position; however, the training does not provide educational credit towards a college degree. Further responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Speckman stated the training sessions take place during the weekend. In response to Chair Geile, Mr. Speckman stated the National Hispanic Institute was created by the Federal Government, and it provides sensitivity training, along with other training aspects related to working with Head Start children. He stated the institute has been operational for at least four years, and conferences are held throughout the country each year. Further responding to Chair Geile, Mr. Speckman stated the conferences are not race-specific. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR MIGRANT/SEASONAL HEAD START PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR NATIONAL HISPANIC INSTITUTE STIPEND GRANT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr.Speckman stated this item is similar to the previous item, except that the tuition funding will be provided for Migrant/Seasonal Head Start staff to attend the training session. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Speckman stated the training session was held in Denver approximately three weeks previously. Further responding to Commissioner Jerke,Mr.Speckman stated if the funding is not made available to the Department through the grant, the costs will be offset through Department funds. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER GRANT OF PERMANENTRIGHTS-OF-WAYAND EASEMENTS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-FARMERS RESERVOIR AND IRRIGATION COMPANY: Frank Hempen,Jr., Director of Public Works, stated this item is the first in a series of easements and agreements necessary for the Capital Improvement Project along Weld County Road 13. He stated this grant, with Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company, will allow for the necessary improvements across the Bull Canal, which is Bridge 13/10A. He stated a current box will be extended to 165 feet, to meet the necessary improvement requirements, and the associated cost will be approximately $1,000.00. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Hempen stated this grant includes the right-of-way necessary for future improvements. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said grant and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously. (Changed to Tape#2006-13.) CONSIDER INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON WCR 5.5 BETWEEN STATE HIGHWAY 119 AND WCR 26: Mr. Hempen stated a request to review the speed limit on Weld County Road 5.5 was received from residents within the Elms at Meadowvale Subdivision. He stated upon review of the road, it was discovered there were no posted speed limit signs; however advisory speed limits signs Minutes, March 27, 2006 2006-0901 Page 2 BC0016 of 35 miles per hour were located at the south curve approaching State Highway 119. He further stated staff conducted a speed study, and the average speed was 51.7 miles per hour. Mr. Hempen stated the area is consistent with an urbanized area with limited access, and a speed limit of 45 miles per hour is appropriate for the area; therefore, he recommended the placement of 45 mile per hour speed limit signs on Weld County Road 5.5. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Hempen stated the residents requested a speed limit similar to residential areas, and he will provide a copy of the brochure detailing how speed limits are set to the Homeowners Association of the subdivision. Commissioner Jerke commented that drivers in the area can be trained to travel at 45 miles per hour; however,a lower speed limit would not be feasible. In response to Chair Geile, Mr. Hempen stated the design speed of the road is approximately 45 miles per hour. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said installation of traffic control devices. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES-DIAMOND SHAMROCK STATIONS, INC. (2396786): Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated the Assessor's Office is recommending denial; however, a representative of the Assessor's Office was not present at the hearing. Commissioner Vaad moved to continue said petition to April 3,2006 at9:00 a.m. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke,the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES-DIAMOND SHAMROCK STATIONS, INC. (3630886): Commissioner Vaad moved to continue said petition to April 3, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES-DIAMOND SHAMROCK REFINING AND MARKETINGCOMPANY,LESSEE(4060986): Commissioner Vaad moved to continue said petition to April 3, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES-TPI PETROLEUM,INC.(6167586): Commissioner Vaad moved to continue said petition to April 3, 2006, at 9:00 a.m. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES-TPI PETROLEUM, INC.(5578586): Commissioner Vaad moved to continue said petition to April 3, 2006, at 9:00 a.m. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously. PLANNING: CONSIDER RECORDED EXEMPTION#4350- RONALD AND BARBARA WARNER: Michelle Martin, Department of Planning Services,stated the site is located south of Weld County Road 8,and west of Weld County Road 13. She stated the lot currently contains one home in the process of being built, the surrounding properties are agricultural in nature, the City of Dacono is directly to the north, and the City of Broomfield is located to the west of the site. She stated the Department of Planning Services has reviewed the request and recommends denial since the parcels will not meet the minimum lot size defined in Section 24-8-40.L of the Weld County Code. She further stated the minimum lot size required is one acre, the parcels are proposed to be .97 acre each. Mr. Barker advised Alex Duran,Attorney representing the applicant,that the Home Rule Charter requires three affirmative votes for approval of the matter,and he has the option of continuing the matter to a date when all five Commissioners will be present. In response to Mr. Barker,Mr. Duran requested a short recess so that he could contact his client regarding a continuance. Chair Geile issued a five-minute recess. Upon reconvening, Mr. Duran requested a continuance to April 3, 2006, at 9:00 a.m. Commissioner Vaad moved to continue said recorded exemption to April 3, 2006, at 9:00 a.m. 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. Minutes, March 27, 2006 2006-0901 Page 3 BC0016 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. • LA/7,,f BOARD OF C UNTY COMMISSIONERS l'9 ` WELD COU , COLORADO a cif- ATTEST: L8u "" " �I ;11.Lev M. J. eile, Chair Weld County Clerk to the Board% r AV/ \ t, EXCUSED David E. Long, Pro-Tern BY: ft vJZ r1 \a iZ ��Cl'Yl _ De ty CI to the Bo- v 1/1-L,Y William H. Jerke EXCUSED Robert D. Masden Glenn Vaad Minutes, March 27, 2006 2006-0901 Page 4 BC0016 Hello