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Home My WebLink About20062904 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO OCTOBER 18, 2006 TAPE #2006-37 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, October 18, 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 Also present: Assistant County Attorney, Cyndy Giauque Acting Clerk to the Board, Jenny Luna Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden MINUTES: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of October 16, 2006, as printed. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda. PUBLIC INPUT: Sharon Croghan, representing the Save our Homes Coalition,expressed her appreciation to the Board for their attendance at coalition meetings held in the month of September. She stated over 1,100 residents have attended the meetings held within Weld County, and over 2,500 residents of other counties have attended the meetings held in their respective counties. She stated as a result of the meetings in Weld County, many of the residents are requesting that the Board conduct public meetings so that concerns regarding the Prairie Falcon Parkway Express may be heard,and to determine the action the Board will take to address the concerns. Ms.Croghan presented a box of letters from residents requesting the Board hold public hearings, and letters in opposition to the project, marked Exhibit A. She requested the Board consider scheduling public meetings during November2006,so that the input from the meetings may be taken to the State Capital in January, 2007, to be discussed in legislative sessions. Ms. Croghan stated if the Board is able to schedule public hearings, she would be willing to complete a mailing list to provide notice of the meetings. In response to Chair Geile, Ms. Croghan stated the official corporation papers have been filed for the Prairie Falcon Parkway Express, and the three-mile corridor has been defined. Commissioner Jerke requested that Ms.Croghan create a master list of all the names and contact information of the residents who have submitted a letter. He stated the Board may then inform interested 2006-2904 BC0016 residents once the formal application has been filed. Mike Coan, Weld County resident, stated he has a master list of all the property owners within the three-mile corridor available. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Long seconded the motion. Mr. Warden stated an agreement with Roche Constructors, Inc., is listed on the Consent Agenda for Phase Three of the Weld County Jail. He stated the Design-Build Contract was recently approved, and this contract is a follow-up to that contract. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Pat Persichino, Director of General Services, stated the total amount of the agreement is$10,650,017.00,and the contract for the security within the cells amounts to$6,382,689.00. He stated the total cost includes over$800,000.00 in retrofits, and the overall figure is$123.00 per square foot. In response to Chair Geile, Mr. Persichino stated the overall budget for the project is $18 million. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONS: RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES-JOSE CORDOVA: Chair Geile read the certificate into the record, recognizing Mr.Cordova for 28 years of service with the Department of Social Services. Judy Griego, Director of Social Services,was present to receive the certificate on behalf of Mr.Cordova, and stated Mr.Cordova has been an integral part of the Child Services Unit. She stated he recently had a kidney transplant, therefore, he is unable to be present today. Chair Geile expressed his appreciation to Mr. Cordova, and wished him a speedy recovery. 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 $300,848.43 Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BIDS: PRESENT BIDS: Mr. Persichino stated there were no bids to present. APPROVE CENTENNIAL CENTER LIQUID CHILLER REPLACEMENT BID-DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION: Mr. Persichino stated the liquid chiller is the unit in the garage of the Centennial Center which cools the building. He stated staff recommends replacement of the unit from Fry Equipment, in the amount of$107,400.00. He further stated the bid from Fry Equipment is not the lowest bid;however, it is the only bid which meets specifications. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said bid, based upon staffs recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER ENTRY UPON VARIOUS LANDS BY WELD COUNTY VEGETATION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST: Tina Booton, Department of Public Works, stated she must seek the approval of the Board in order to complete noxious weed work on four properties which have not completed the work. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said entry. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad,the motion carried unanimously. Minutes, October 18, 2006 2006-2904 Page 2 BC0016 CONSIDER CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS REGULAR (112) OPERATION RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATIONANDAUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: David Bauer, Department of Public Works,stated the application request if for the Derr Pit. In response to ChairGeile,Mr. Bauer stated the permit will guarantee reclamation of the site once the operations are completed. He stated the permit declares that the County is aware that the area will contain a gravel pit. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Bauer stated 250,000 tons of material will be removed annually. Commissioner Jerke stated the amount of material being removed is problematic to the Derr Family, and a traffic study is being conducted to determine how much material may be hauled from the site. Mr. Bauer stated he has not received the traffic study report,and the requirements may be costly to the County,therefore, it is possible that the project may not move forward. Upon conferring with the Acting Clerk to the Board,Commissioner Jerke moved to continue the matter to November 15, 2006, at 9:00 a.m. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR TAX INCENTIVE PAYMENTS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-GREAT WESTERN ETHANOL: Mr. Warden stated the tax incentive will reimburse fifty percent of the personal property taxes for the Great Western Ethanol Plant,which is scheduled to be built within the City of Evans. He stated the reimbursement level is restricted to no more than$20,000.00 per full-time employee,and the company estimates they will employ approximately 65 full-time employees. He further stated the agreement will be in effect for ten years, from 2008, through 2017, and he recommended approval. In response to ChairGeile,Mr.Warden stated the project will total over$300 million, and the equipment totals$82 million. He further stated the company will be able to receive approximately$2 million in rebates. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. 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. There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS jE Z ♦ WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: Mid�I . v• `� 2,24/44., ■. 1861 1 -`I M. JcCcile, Chair Weld County Clerk to the Boa `��,, 1 (� 40u NI E. Long, Pro-Tem BY: , ,u Depu lerk to e :' and i"L, ;/- Gh_ William H. Jerke EXCUSED Robert Masden / - (ia--9-6 Glenn Vaad Minutes, October 18, 2006 2006-2904 Page 3 BC0016 PRAIRIE FALCON PARKWAY EXPRESS EXHIBIT A SAVE OUT HOMES COALITION 2006-3583 EXHIBIT B STATEMEMENT IN OPPOSITION 2006-3584 EXHIBIT C LARGE MAP 2006-3585 Hello