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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MAY 15, 2002
TAPE #2002-17
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, May 15, 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 May 13, 2002, as printed. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: The following was added under New Business: 8) Consider Contract to Buy
and Sell Real Estate and authorize Chair to sign - Sand Land, Inc., do Pasquale, Jacqueline, and
Christopher Varra [2002-1280]
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Geile moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, AREA AGENCY ON AGING - JOHN LEE, SHIRLEY IANELLI, AND
MARY BATMAN: Chair Vaad read the certificates recognizing John Lee, Shirley lanelli,and Mary Batman
for their services on the Area Agency on Aging. Ms. Batman was present to accept her recognition. She
stated has enjoyed working with other Agency members and looks forward volunteering again in the future.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, BOARD OF PUBLIL HEALTH - JENNIFER BROWN: Chair Vaad read
the certificate recognizing Jennifer Brown for two years of service on the Board of Public Health. Ms.
Brown was not present.
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BC0016
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports.
PUBLIC INPUT: There was no public input.
WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds $448,033.18
Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Geile
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT BIDS: Mr. Warden stated there are no bids to present.
APPROVE SERVICE PROVIDER FOR 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM BID -
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE: Mr. Warden stated the members of the Deferred Compensation (457)
Committee reviewed the three bids received. He stated the Committee recommends the County remain
with Great West Life because the three new providers had no additional services, investments options, or
cost benefits. Commissioner Jerke moved to reject three bids received, as recommended by staff, and
continue with Great West Life. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
APPROVE STATE BID ON VAN CONVERSIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION-DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN
SERVICES: Mr. Warden stated the Department of Human Services requests this bid be extended until
May 22, 2002, to allow staff additional time to review the bid proposals. Commissioner Geile moved to
continue said bid until May 22, 2002. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES-XEROX CORPORATION: Raelene
Anderson, stated the Xerox Corporation has requested an administrative denial of this petition. She
explained there is a test case pending in the Arapaho District Court and they would like to have a
determination in that matter before they proceed with this request. In response to Commissioner Geile,
Ms. Anderson stated based on the regulations of the Division of Property Taxation, the Assessor's Office
must use original cost for copiers; however, Xerox manufactures its own machines and wants to use a
manufacturing cost. Commissioner Geile moved to deny said petition as recommended by staff.
Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER FIVE YEAR PLAN MODIFICATION AND EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (W IA) TITLE 1 ADULT, DISLOCATED WORKER, AND YOUTH
PROGRAMS, AND TITLE III WAGNER PEYSER PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Walt
Speckman, Director of Human Services,stated this is the annual budget reflecting amounts for a five-year
contract. Mr. Speckman stated the amounts are slightly less than previous years, and they are also
subject to change throughout the year. Commissioner Long moved to approve said plan modification and
expenditure authorizations, and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Geile, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF WCR 380 BETWEEN WCRS 52 AND 67: Frank
Hempen, Jr., Director of Public Works, stated this portion of road will be closed on June 3, 2002, for five
days, for a bridge deck replacement. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said temporary road
closure. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Minutes, May 15, 2002 2002-1282
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CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR JUVENILE DIVERSION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN:
Nancy Haffner, District Attorney's Office, stated this is the third year of a three-year grant, so there is no
change in the grant amount. Ms. Haffner stated they no longer do the In-house Shoplift Group or Intake
Warn. Shoplift cases are referred to other agencies and all other cases are considered full diversion. She
stated there will be a new program fee schedule effective July 1, 2002,which she reviewed for the record.
Ms. Haffner stated the anticipated program fees will increase to a minimum of$11,000 toward the grant
match,which will reduce the amount drawn from the Weld County General Fund for the remaining portion.
She further stated the grant also supports the salaries of two full-time juvenile diversion counselors. In
response to Chair Vaad, Ms. Haffner stated the juvenile offenders are responsible for the fees, and those
who are unable to pay the fees may be eligible to work off their fee with the Weld County Partners
Restitution Work Crew. Commissioner Long moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to
sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER WAIVER OF DIRECT SUBGRANTAWARD FOR JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE
BLOCK GRANT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ken Poncelow, Sheriffs Office, stated this is an
annual grant; however,this year the Sheriff's Office recommends the Board waive the award and allow the
Greeley Police Department to supervise and administer the Juvenile Accountability Incentive Program.
He stated the County has been awarded $41,101, with a match of $4,567. He stated the funds will be
combined with money from other entities totaling $111,000 to provide programs, such as Partners, the
Restorative Justice Project, gang enforcement, and various programs for adjudicated youth.
Commissioner Masden moved to approve said waiver and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Geile, and it carried unanimously.
CONSIDER SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT/DEED OF TRUST AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
ALTERNATIVE HOMES FOR YOUTH: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated on August 30, 1995,
Alternative Homes for Youth signed a promissory note securing the property for ten years,over which time
the debt is forgiven. Mr. Barker stated Alternative Homes for Youth has asked that the original Deed of
Trust be subordinated to a new Deed of Trust to the benefit of Vectra Bank, which will put the County in
second position. In response to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Barker gave a brief description of the location
of the site. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Warden stated the County donated the land through
a community development block grant, and the Deed of Trust was in place to ensure the site was not sold
and continued to be used for the designated purpose for ten years, with ten percent of the debt being
forgiven each year. He further stated Alternative Homes for Youth is using the remaining amount as
collateral to purchase some additional facilities and remodel one of the existing buildings. He explained
their services are used extensively by the Department of Social Services. Commissioner Jerke moved to
approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Long seconded the motion,which
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER EXCLUSIVE REAL ESTATE RIGHT-TO-SELL LISTING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN - THE GROUP INC. OF GREELEY: Mr. Warden stated this property was obtained by
the Weld County Drug Task Force through forfeiture because the house was being used for the sale of
illegal drugs. He stated the proceeds from the sale will go into a forfeiture fund of the Drug Task Force.
He stated The Group Inc. of Greeley will not require a fee unless the property is sold for more than
$45,000, at which point they will collect seven percent of the proceeds to offset their costs. He added if
the buyer is working with a real estate broker there will also be a three percent fee. Mr. Warden stated
the property will require a lot of work before it is suitable for occupancy. Commissioner Geile moved to
approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion,which was seconded by Commissioner
Long, carried unanimously.
Minutes, May 15, 2002 2002-1282
Page 3 BC0016
CONSIDER CONTRACT TO BUY AND SELL REAL ESTATE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-SAND
LAND, INC., C/O PASQUALE, JACQUELINE, AND CHRISTOPHER VARRA: Mr. Barker stated this
property is owned by Sand Land, Inc., and Pasquale and Jacqueline Varra. He stated it is adjacent to the
new Southwest Weld County Administrative Building,and the contract is for$345,000 which has been sent
to Trans Nation for title insurance. He stated the closing is scheduled for this afternoon. Commissioner
Long moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. 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 9:35 a.m.
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