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Home My WebLink About20062032 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO JULY 31, 2006 TAPE #2006-28 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 31, 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 Commissioner William H. Jerke - EXCUSED Commissioner Robert D. Masden Commissioner Glenn Vaad 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 26, 2006, as printed. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the Certification of Hearings conducted on July 26, 2006, as follows: 1) USR#1557-Zeek Partnership, Ltd., do Kerr-McGee Oil and Gas OnShore, LP;2)PF#1090-Eagle View Farms, LLC, c/o Casseday Creative Designs, LLC; and 3) PZ #1082 - Kiteley Farms, LLLP, Go Longs Peak Investors, LLC, Go Land Architects. Commissioner Long 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 Vaad 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. 2006-2032 BC0016 0,-(4(-616' WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: All Funds $336,649.23 Electronic Transfers - All Funds $4,307,491.45 Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR HEAD START MEALS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1: Walt Speckman, Director of Human Services, stated this is a standard agreement with the Weld County School District RE-tin which the District and the Family Educational Network (FENWC) will provide meals for children in the Head Start Program. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PRESCHOOL SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1: Mr. Speckman stated this is an ongoing agreement with Weld County School District RE-1 to provide educational services for eligible children enrolled in the Preschool Program and to complete arrangements to continue the program next year. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PRESCHOOL SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-8: Mr. Speckman stated the agreement is for the next school year to coordinate the Preschool and Head Start Programs in Fort Lupton. Commissioner Long moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-PLAN DE SALUD DEL VALLE: Mr.Speckman stated the agreement has existed for a number of years to provide screenings and examinations for the children in the Head Start Program at a cost of$5.00 per child. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Speckman stated these are the initial screenings and Medicaid is utilized when the children qualify for it. He further stated the children are transported to and from the Health Center as a group versus scheduling individual doctor appointments. Commissioner Vaad expressed his gratefulness to the clinic for performing the screenings and examinations for such a low cost and moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR MIGRANT/SEASONAL HEAD START PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - DR. MIKE JONES, DDS, DBA TOOTH ZONE: Mr.Speckman stated Dr.Mike Jones has generously offered to complete dental screenings forthe children in the Migrant/Seasonal Head Start Program for $5.00 per child. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER LEASE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - TRINITY HOUSING CORPORATION: Mr. Speckman stated this lease agreement is for a room at the Island Grove apartments and the amount of$250.00 includes rent, utilities, and trash removal. He further stated the arrangement Minutes, July 31, 2006 2006-2032 Page 2 BC0016 has been a successful one. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR CONGESTION RELIEF FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Frank Hempen, Jr., Director of Public Works, stated the contract is with the Colorado Department of Transportation(CDOT)in which the County will receive Congestion Relief funds for improvements on Weld County Road 13 where it intersects with State Highway 52. He stated Weld County Road 13 is one of the County's strategic roads and the improvements planned to update the intersection include the installation of a new traffic signal, new turning lanes, and realignment of the crossing. He further stated the contract provides the opportunity for the County to leverage local funds and access state funds which will improve the County's financial position. In response to Commissioner Masden, Mr. Hempen stated the grant came from the Upper Front Range and the funds were previously secured for the project. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Hempen stated the road exists far enough to the east to allow for the turning lane which is between 500 and 700 feet. Commissioner Vaad stated the major issue in the drainage study was water was not able to get across Highway 52 at a fast enough speed; therefore, it caused flooding in Dacono. Mr. Hempen stated he will review the issue with the consultant and the project manager. Commissioner Vaad suggested the County communicate with Mayor Carlson to advise him that the County is trying to address the issue. Chair Geile suggested the Mayor of Frederick should also receive communication regarding this issue. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO TRUST FUND PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-10J: Mr. Warden stated the Memorandum of Understanding works in conjunction with a grant for the Briggsdale School District in the amount of$140,000.00 for the Community Sports Complex renovation. He further stated the Memorandum of Understanding is required to state the relationship between the County and the School District,specifically,that the money will be passed through the appropriate accounting channels and that the project has been bid out by the School District. He stated the Memorandum of Understanding further states the County is not responsible for any disallowance of funds and is not warranted by the County, as with other non-profit organizations. In response to Commissioner Masden, Mr. Warden stated the total amount is three to four hundred thousand. In response to Chair Geile, Mr. Warden stated the location of the project is in Briggsdale. Commissioner Long moved to approve said Memorandum of Understanding and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF RETIREMENT: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the appointment of William Hughes to the Board of Retirement as the public member representative to replace Robert Green, with a term to expire July 31, 2010. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously. PLANNING: CONSIDER VACATION OF CHANGE OF ZONE PZ#602 - RIVERDANCE PUD: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated the request for vacation of prior zoning, Riverdance PUD, was not addressed in staff comments as a Condition of Approval prior to recording the plat for the Saint Vrain Lakes PUD,#PZ-1078, approved March 15, 2006. He stated due to this oversight the Department of Planning Services requests that the approved Change of Zone for Riverdance PUD, #PZ-602, approved July 1, 2002 be vacated. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said vacation and Change of Zone. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent agenda. No Ordinances were approved. Minutes, July 31, 2006 2006-2032 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 9:18 a.m. BOARD OF CO TY COMMISSIONERS WELD COU , COLORADO ATTEST: 1 _ '4a s. E IL,S% 9� M. J. Bile, Chair Weld County Clerk to the Board ,.!�l%A 4111 tttt r. f David E. Long, Pro-Tem BY: f/ on .11il%:1z .E Deputy y'-rk to the Board C. v EXCUSED William H. Jerke Roberta Masden •A+! % Glenn Vaad Minutes, July 31, 2006 2006-2032 Page 4 BC0016 Hello