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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JUNE 14, 2006
TAPE #2006-22
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, June 14, 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
Commissioner Glenn Vaad
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Jenny Luna
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Long moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of June 12, 2006, as printed. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: Chair Geile added new Item of Business#5 - Consider Amendment to
Agreement for Donation of Property for Poudre River Trail and authorize Chair to sign-Lowell Three, LLC,
and Lowell Four, LLC [2006-1611].
PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
GREELEY INDEPENDENCESTAMPEDE PROCLAMATION FOR 2006: John Gates,General Chairman
of the Greeley Independence Stampede,and Kennan Reinert,Vice Chairman, presented a proclamation
to the Board, proclaiming Wednesday, June 28,2006, as Weld County Day at the Greeley Independence
Stampede. Mr. Reinert stated the Committee is excited about the partnership between the County and the
City of Greeley to be able to provide this large event. Mr. Reinert and Mr. Gates expressed their thanks to
the Board for its support of the annual Stampede. Chair Geile stated the Stampede is an important event
for the area, and expressed his appreciation to the Committee for their efforts. Commissioner Jerke
expressed his appreciation to the Committee for positively portraying the City of Greeley and Weld County.
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He further expressed his appreciation to all of the volunteers for their efforts. Commissioner Masden
expressed his appreciation to all the people involved who work year round to successfully present an event
that lasts two weeks.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES,WELD COUNTY BOARD OF PUBLIC HEALTH-LEO WEAVER AND SYL
MANLOVE: Chair Geile read the certificates into the record, recognizing Leo Weaver and Syl Manlove for
their service with the Board of Public Health.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, BUILDING TRADES ADVISORY COMMITTEE-MARK DOTY: Chair Geile
read the certificate into the record,recognizing Mark Doty for his service with the Building Trades Advisory
Committee.
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 $1,097,075.10
Commissioner Long moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Jerke
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT QUALIFICATION BASED PROPOSAL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Pat Persichino,
Director of General Services, read the names of the seven vendors who submitted a bid into the record.
Said bid will be considered for approval upon completion of the bid process.
APPROVE TIRE REMOVAL/RECYCLING/DISPOSALBID-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND
ENVIRONMENT: Mr. Persichino stated staff recommends acceptance of the low bid from Snowy River
Enterprises,which uses recycling and reuse practices. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said bid,
based upon staffs recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad,the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE REMODEL OF THE FORT LUPTON BUSINESS
OFFICE-DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION: Mr. Persichino stated staff recommends
rejection of the bid, due to the proposal to build an addition to the Southwest Weld Services Building.
Commissioner Vaad moved to reject said bid, based upon staffs recommendation. Seconded by
Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE QUALIFICATION BASED PROPOSAL FOR CONSULTING ENGINEERINGSERVICES FOR
THE REPLACEMENTOF BRIDGE NO.87/42.5A, OVER THE SOUTH PLATTE RIVER-DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino stated staff recommends approval of the bid from HNTB Corporation.
He stated the design fee of the project will be $338,822.00, which is approximately 17 percent of the
estimated cost of the structure. He stated the Department of Public Works has reviewed the proposed
fees,and has determined the fees are acceptable for the project. Commissioner Masden moved to approve
said bid, based upon staffs recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried
unanimously.
Minutes, June 14, 2006 2006-1613
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NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR CONVEYANCE OF EASEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS-TED STAUFFER: Frank Hempen,Jr., Director of Public Works, stated the
associated cost is$602.00, and approval is recommended. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said
agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WCR 40.5 BETWEEN WCRS 3 AND 5; AND WCR 5,
BETWEEN WCR 40.5 AND STATE HIGHWAY 56: Mr. Hempen stated portions of Weld County Roads 40.5
and 5 will be closed for the commencement of the Capital Improvement project. He stated only local traffic
will be able to access the roads beginning June 26, 2006. He stated a letter has been sent to all
surrounding property owners to advise residents within the area of the specific dates of the road closures.
Her further stated lighted message boards will be placed ten days prior to the commencement of
construction work. Mr. Hempen stated the detour routes will be Weld County Roads 3,38, and 7,and parts
of these roads are gravel; therefore, the roads will be treated with dust palliative. Commissioner Vaad
requested that Mr. Hempen contact the Big Thompson School District, to advise of the possible route
changes for school bus drivers. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said temporary closure. Seconded
by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT CONCERNING CLINICAL EXPERIENCE-AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE:
Dave Bressler, Director of Paramedic Services,stated the contract with Aims Community College has been
amended since the college recently gained approval for a Paramedic Program. He stated a clinical
agreement will now exist,and the County will be compensated for providing clinical space. In response to
Chair Geile,Mr. Bressler stated the State requires increased requirements regarding physician involvement,
therefore, the North Colorado Emergency Physicians Group will participate with the instruction portion of
the program. Commissioner Long moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN-PENNY COPLEY: Mr. Bressler stated Penny Copley has met the qualifications to attend paramedic
school in Denver. He stated upon her return from the Field Instructor Program, she will have a two-year
employment contract with the Weld County Paramedic Service. He further stated the employees which
attend the school are usually very high performers and have the highest employment retention rates.
Commissioner Masden moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AMENDMENTTO AGREEMENT FOR DONATION OF PROPERTY FOR POUDRE RIVER
TRAIL AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - LOWELL THREE, LLC, AND LOWELL FOUR, LLC:
Mr. Barker stated private property is located on each side of the Poudre River Trail, and the amendment
allows for access onto property controlled by Marilynn Bunn. He stated the Trail would run south to F Street,
to connect to the Dog Park property owned by the City of Greeley. He stated Attorney Fred Otis drafted the
amendment, and he will discuss the situation at the Poudre River Trail meeting. Mr. Barker stated Mr. Otis
will also discuss the situation with a surrounding property owner to see if an easement may be obtained
across a 40-foot driveway. He stated if the easement is obtained in the future, this current section of the
Trail could be vacated. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Barker stated the amendment of the
agreement would extend the current easement along the north side of the property, to run an additional
length along the east side of the property. Responding further to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Barker stated
the County is accepting a donation of the easement. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said
amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried
unanimously.
Minutes, June 14, 2006 2006-1613
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PLANNING:
CONSIDER REQUEST BY POUDRE VALLEY RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC., FORASPECIFIC
EXEMPTION FROM THE APPLICATION OF WELD COUNTY'S 1041 REGULATIONS TO THE
CONSTRUCTION OF 115 KVTRANSMISSION LINE EXTENSION AND DELIVERYSUBSTATIONTO
SERVE THE ROCKIES EXPRESS CHEYENNE STATION: Brad Mueller, Department of Planning Services,
stated the location of the site is approximately three miles south of the Wyoming/Colorado border and the
site contains an existing compressor station,as well as a natural gas processing station. He stated another
station, to be built by KinderMorgan, will be processed through the Use by Special Review process. He
further stated a substation will need to be constructed,which has been proposed to be built by the Poudre
Valley REA(PVREA). In response to ChairGeile, Mr. Mueller indicated the placement of the stations on the
provided map. He stated staff has met with representatives from KinderMorgan and PVREA,and a letter
was sent by staff on May 8, 2006, stating that the substation portion of the application would be subject to
1041 Regulations,as a major facility of a public utility. He stated the applicant has requested an appeal of
that determination, and clarified the appeal does not affect the Use by Special Review Permit process. Mr.
Mueller stated staff has determined that the Board has made a similar previous determination in conjunction
with the Owens-Illinois bottling plant. Michael Mansour, Poudre Valley REA Electrical Engineer,stated the
Rockies Express station is a part of KinderMorgan,which is a large gas transmission company. He stated
a 42-inch pipeline to transmit natural gas will be installed, running from Cheyenne,Wyoming, to the State
of Ohio. He further stated the construction of a compressor station is necessary in order to be able to send
the gas through the pipeline. Mr. Mansour stated two types of consumers exist, and most customers are
predictable, which means they go through the Planning Departments of counties and municipalities to
receive approval. He stated there are also unpredictable consumers,with very large loads like this request.
He further stated most companies donate property for the construction of a substation to provide power.
He stated this station will be a dedicated substation,which means it will not provide resources to any other
consumers. He further stated in order to serve the pumping stations, power provided by two transmission
lines owned by Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) will need to be negotiated. He stated the
project will be developed jointly with WAPA, and the company will own the transmission line once
construction is completed. Mr. Mansour stated PVREA is completing most of the work, since the project
needs to be completed very quickly. He stated PVREAwill design and construct the transmission line and
substation; however, WAPA will own and operate the transmission. He stated PVREA is requesting
approval, on behalf of WAPA,to be able to bypass the 1041 requirements to build the facilities as required.
In response to Commissioner Vaad,Mr.Mansour stated the transmission line will become an integral part
of the WAPA system, and sectionalizing the line will allow consumers to receive service. He stated the
substation will become part of the WAPA system, which is why the company desires to own and operate
the transmission line. Responding further to Commissioner Vaad,Mr Mansour stated the transmission line
will not be utilized by other customers, only the Rockies Express facility. In response to Chair Geile, Mr.
Mueller stated the application for the Use by Special Review Permit has not yet been filed, since the
company will not be able to file an application unless approval is granted regarding the exemption. In
response to Chair Geile, Mr. Mansour stated the substation contains two transformers, approximately 40
megawatts each,which equates to 8,000 horsepower each. In response to ChairGeile, Mr. Barker stated
he does not believe the comparison to Owens-Illinois creates a precedence,and it simply means the facility
is similar in nature. Mr. Mansour stated Owens-Illinois is comparable since they are a large consumer.
Commissioner Vaad stated the transmission line is a short distance, and is limited to one customer,
therefore, he does not believe the public is in danger by granting a waiver of the 1041 Regulations.
Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said request for exemption. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke,
the motion carried unanimously.
Minutes, June 14, 2006 2006-1613
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CONSIDER IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT ACCORDING TO POLICY REGARDING COLLATERAL FOR
IMPROVEMENTS(PUBLIC ROAD MAINTENANCE),ACCEPT FORM OF COLLATERAL,APPROVE SALE
RESTRICTION AGREEMENT,AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FINAL PLAN, PF#555-LYONS 66 PACIFIC, LLC: Mr. Barker stated
Improvements Agreement and collateral are in regards to Lot 1, Phase 1 of Planned Unit Development, PF
#555. He stated collateral, in the amount of$57,600.00, has been posted by the applicant for the purpose
of constructing all necessary improvements. He further stated the Sale Restriction Agreement is dependent
upon how the Colorado Department of Transportation decides to approach the roadway. He stated the Sale
Restriction Agreement states no lots will be sold until a Subdivision Improvements Agreement is in place
with the appropriate collateral attached. Mr. Barker stated the arrangement has been secured by a Deed
of Trust to the property. He stated a second Improvements Agreement will be considered when the
applicant proceeds with the improvements to the roadway. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said
agreement, accept said collateral,and authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents. 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.
There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
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