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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JULY 8, 2002
TAPE #2002-21
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 8, 2002, 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 Glenn Vaad, Chair
Commissioner David E. Long, Pro-Tem
Commissioner M. J. Geile
Commissioner William H. Jerke
Commissioner Robert D. Masden
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Esther E. Gesick
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Long moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of July 3, 2002, as printed. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Long moved to approve the Certification of Hearings
conducted on July 3, 2002, as follows: 1) A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review
Permit #1382, Veterinary Properties, LLC, c/o Kristy Bott. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: There were no additions to the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Long seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports.
PUBLIC INPUT: There was no public input.
WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, stated there are no warrants to
present.
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BIDS:
PRESENT BIDS: Mr. Warden stated there are no bids to present.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP REQUEST FOR LIQUOR LICENSE FROM DEEANN WOLFE,
DBA FORT 21, TO THE FORT 21, LTD, DBA THE FORT 21: Mr. Barker stated this is a Transfer of
Ownership from an individual to a corporation. He stated the application materials have been reviewed
and he recommends approval. Commissioner Long moved to approve said Transfer of Ownership and
authorize the Chair to sign said application. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT INTERSECTION OF WELD COUNTY
ROADS 21 AND 84: Frank Hempen, Jr., Director of Public Works, stated this is a "T" intersection, with
Weld County Road 84 going through at Weld County Road 21. He stated there is a sight distance issue
on the east leg of the intersection, and he recommends all three legs of the intersection have Stop signs
posted. Commissioner Long moved to approve said installation of traffic control devices. Commissioner
Masden seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER ASSESSED VALUATION OF TAXABLE REAL PROPERTY AND MASTER PROTEST LOG:
Chris Woodruft, Assessor's Office, stated pursuant to Section 39-8-105, C.R.S., the Assessor s vtnce is
required to submit the Assessed Valuation of Taxable Real Property in Weld County. The Personal
Property Valuation will be submitted next week. Mr. Woodruff also submitted a list of all those who objected
to their property values. He stated the total assessed value for this year is $1,997,316,760, which is an
increase of eight percent over last year. He further stated the increase is due to platting of vacant land,
new construction, and a slight rise in oil and gas production. Mr. Woodruff stated the residential rate for
this year remained at 9.15 percent; however,the legislature will consider a decrease in the percentage next
year, which is a reappraisal year. He stated the Master Protest Log indicates there were 786 who
protested this year. He stated they approved adjustments for 61 percent and denied 39 percent, which
leaves a possible 300 that can appeal to the Board of Equalization. He stated they anticipate
approximately 10 percent of that amount to appeal, resulting in approximately 30 to 35 hearings. In
response to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Woodruff stated in order for the residential rate to increase, it would
require a constitutional amendment under Tabor. He stated the residential rate has not increased since
1982. He explained residential values need to be approximately 45 percent of the State-wide tax burden,
therefore, residential and other categories must increase simultaneously. In response to Chair Vaad, Mr.
Woodruff stated they had approximately ten to fifteen protests filed at the Southwest Weld County
Administration Building. He stated they anticipate that amount to increase next year, and added there is
currently three staff members in that office. He further stated they will advise people in a letter to be sent
with the Notice of Evaluation that they can schedule an appointment to be held at the southwest office,
which will allow for multiple hearings going on simultaneously. Responding further to Chair Vaad, Mr.
Woodruff stated they are not scheduling protest hearings at the Fort Lupton Office at this time.
Commissioner Geile moved to approve said Assessed Valuation of Taxable Real Property and the Master
Protest Log. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: COMMITMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN NEGOTIATIONS OF AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT TO CREATE THE NORTH FRONT RANGE TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY: Mr. Barker stated approval of this Resolution provides that Weld County will participate in
negotiations regarding an Intergovernmental Agreement creating the North Front Range Transportation
Authority. He further stated the Resolution will also designate Chair Vaad as the County's representative.
Commissioner Jerke commented he supports the resolution, although he does have some concerns with
the details of the Agreement. He commented there does need to be a Regional Transportation Plan in
Weld County to improve transportation in this area. Chair Vaad commented he attended a Policy and
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Oversight Committee meeting this morning,and noted they meet bi-weekly. He stated they are proceeding
with the planning and will move to a steering committee and stakeholders group. He further stated these
meetings will allow for input from all sides, which will help determine what the voters really want, as well
as what is practical and doable. He stated the Colorado Department of Transportation has also been
consulted for its input. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said Resolution. Commissioner Geile
seconded the motion, which 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 9:20 a.m.
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