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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MARCH 29, 2006
TAPE #2006-13
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 29, 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-Tern - 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 VanEgdom
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of March 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 Masden moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS-MARC STREET: Chair Geile read
the certificate into the record, recognizing Marc Street for 31 years of service with the Department of Public
Works. Frank Hempen, Jr., Director of Public Works, stated Mr. Street became a supervisor of the
Maintenance Support Division in 1986. He stated Mr.Street has been responsible for the placement of all
road signs within the County,and after hours emergency calls and road closures. Mr. Hempen expressed
his appreciation to Mr.Street for his dedication,and stated he will be missed. Mr.Street introduced his wife,
Susan Street,and expressed his appreciation for the recognition he has received for his steady career. He
further stated it has been a pleasure serving the County. Commissioner Vaad expressed his appreciation
to Mr. Street for a wonderful working relationship, and stated Mr. Street went beyond the call of duty on
numerous occasions. He stated Mr. Street kept up with technology as it advanced, and expressed his
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appreciation to Mrs. Street for her dedication and support. Commissioner Masden expressed his
appreciation to Mr. Street for his longevity of service, and expressed his thanks to the family members in
attendance. Chair Geile expressed his gratitude to Mr. Street for his support and training.
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 $210,679.35
Electronic Transfers -All Funds $2,960,242.73
Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Jerke
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT 2006 CHIP SEAL BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Pat Persichino, Director of
General Services, read the names of the two vendors who submitted a bid into the record. Said bid will be
considered for approval on April 12, 2006.
APPROVE REVISED CONTRACT TRUCKS FOR MATERIAL HAULING BID-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS: Mr. Persichino stated staff recommends the bid be awarded to the sole bidder, Richardson
Contracting, Inc.,for a cost of$52.77 per hour. Commissioner Jerke stated the Board may have made a
decision in haste at a previous work session, and he would like the matter to be continued so that other
alternatives may be discussed. Commissioner Jerke moved to continue said bid to April 5, 2006, at
9:00 a.m. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Vaad, and he stated more information is needed
regarding the decision. He stated the costs have significantly increased, and further discussion needs to
take place. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE COUNTY NEWSPAPER(APRIL 3,2006,THROUGH MARCH 31,2007)BID-DEPARTMENT
OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION: Mr. Persichino stated staff recommends approval of the low bid
from Metro West Publishing, Inc.,which is the current vendor. In response to Chair Geile, Mr. Persichino
stated legal notices will be printed in the Fort Lupton Press. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said
bid, based upon staffs recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WCR 5 BETWEEN WCRS 36 AND 38: Mr. Hempen stated
Weld County Road 5, between Weld County Roads 36 and 38,will be closed from April 17, 2006,through
April 27, 2006, to replace Bridge 5/36A. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Hempen stated the
average daily traffic count in the area is approximately 114 vehicles per day on Weld County Road 5, and
130 vehicles per day on Weld County Road 36. He further stated dust control measures will be completed
along the detour route. Further responding to Commissioner Vaad,Mr.Hempen stated the bridge is a minor
bridge, and the work should be completed within ten days. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said
temporary closure. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY PROJECT FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS
FOR CHILDREN CONCERNING TRAFFIC ISSUES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-COLORADO
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: Ken Poncelow,Sheriffs Office,stated this grant,which will fund
awareness programs, is the same as last year. He stated part of the funding will be utilized for a media
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campaign,which will encourage farmers within rural Weld County to wear their seat belts. He stated part
of the funding will also be utilized to encourage field workers to wear their seat belts and obey the laws of
the County. He further stated other programs include the P.A.R.T.Y. Program, and the Every 15 Minutes
Program, which includes a mock traffic crash. Mr. Poncelow stated officers will continue to reward
teenagers wearing their seatbelts with gift cards,and will host additional ice cream socials for elementary
aged children. He stated total funds of$58,936.00 are requested for the project,with an agency share of
$28,136.00. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR USE OF FIRING RANGE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES USA, INC.: Mr. Poncelow stated this agreement is an on-going
program for the Fort Saint Vrain facility. He stated Securitas Security Services, the security force at the
facility, utilizes the Sheriffs firing range for training purposes, and an officer is provided to help complete
the training process. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair
to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY PERMIT FOR HOTEL AND RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-5990, LLC, DBA RAFFERTY'S: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated
5990, LLC, intends to purchase Rafferty's restaurant. He stated the closing was originally scheduled for
April 3,2006; however,it has been pushed back to April 24,2006. He recommended continuing the matter
to April 19, 2006, at 9:00 a.m. to allow the company to obtain possession of the property, and approval of
the temporary permit will be made conditional upon the closing of the property on April 24, 2006. In
response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Barker stated all information necessary has been submitted,
including individual history records for the three individuals who are members of 5990,LLC. Commissioner
Vaad moved to continue said matter to April 19,2006,at9:00 a.m. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke,the
motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RENEWAL OF RETAIL LIQUOR STORE LIQUOR LICENSE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN- DOROTHY ZITEK, DBA HEREFORD PACKAGE LIQUOR: Mr. Barker stated no concerns were
expressed in response to the referrals regarding this renewal, therefore, he recommended approval.
Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said renewal and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: FREEZING HEAD START AND MIGRANT/SEASONAL HEAD START
EMPLOYEES STEP INCREASES UNTIL FUTURE FUNDING ALLOWS: Walt Speckman, Director of
Human Services, stated the Resolution provides for a budget adjustment to the Head Start and
Migrant/Seasonal Head Start budgets. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said resolution. Seconded
by Commissioner Masden, 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.
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