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Home My WebLink About20020555.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO MARCH 6, 2002 TAPE #2002-09 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, March 6, 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 - EXCUSED 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 March 4, 2002, as printed. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: There were no additions to the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Long moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONS: RECOGNITION OF SERVICES,LOCAL ENERGY IMPACT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW TEAM - GARY SANDAU AND TED CHAVEZ: Chair Vaad read the certificates recognizing Gary Sandau for twelve years and Ted Chavez for three years of service on the Local Energy Impact and Community Development Review Team. Mr. Chavez was not present. RECOGNITION OF SERVICES,WELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COUNCIL-GARY SANDAU: Chair Vaad read the certificate recognizing Gary Sandau for four years of service on the Weld County Emergency Medical Services Council. Gary McCabe, Director of Ambulance Services, state° Mr. Sandau is an exemplary person in terms of public commitment, and he has been committed to many issues throughout the County. 2002-0555 BC0016 RECOGNITION OF SERVICES,UTILITIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE-GARY SANDAU:Chair Vaad read the certificate recognizing Gary Sandau for his services on the Utilities Coordinating Committee. Chair Vaad presented Mr. Sandau with all three certificates and commended him for volunteering his time while continuing to work a full-time job. RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, REGIONAL COMMUNICATION ADVISORY BOARD- ROBERT YANT, JOHN MICHAELS,AND TERRY JOSEPH: Chair Vaad read the certificate recognizing Robert Yant for one year, John Michaels for six years, and Terry Joseph for eight years of service on the Regional Communications Advisory Board. Mr. Yant, Mr. Michaels, and Mr. Joseph were not present. 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 $992,012.03 Commissioner Geile moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BIDS: PRESENT 60-MONTH LEASE FOR WHEEL TRACTOR/SCRAPER BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Warden presented the bid received, and stated said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, March 20, 2002. PRESENT 36-MONTH LEASE FOR HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Warden presented the five bids received. Said bids will be considered for approval on Wednesday, March 20, 2002. PRESENT 36-MONTH LEASE FOR MOTORGRADERS BID-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Warden presented the five bids received. Said bids will be considered for approval on Wednesday, March 20, 2002. NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY ASSEMBLY OF MORE THAN 350 PERSONS ON MARCH 24, APRIL 13 AND 14, APRIL 27 AND 28, JUNE 2, JUNE 22 AND 23, JULY 7, AND SEPTEMBER 15 AND 16,2002-LEAHY FAMILY FARM, LLC: Bruce Barker, County Attorney,stated this application is complete and he recommends approval. He stated there will be a total of seven events conducted this year. In response to Anne Leahy,applicant, Mr. Barker explained the amount was reduced from 500 to 350 to require permitting for other types of events which were of a concern to the County. Ms. Leahy stated this will not create any conflicts with the events listed under this permit. Chair Vaad commented if there are events which exceed 350,which have not been included in this permit, Ms. Leahy can file a subsequent application. Commissioner Long moved to approve said application. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF WCR 57 BETWEEN WCR 66 AND STATE HIGHWAY 392: Frank Hempen,Jr., Director of Public Works,stated this closure is necessary to complete bridge on Weld County Road 57 between Weld County Road 66 and Highway 392. He stated holes were discovered in the two-inch deck during a bridge inspection. Mr. Hempen further stated the closure will Minutes, March 6, 2002 2002-0555 Page 2 BC0016 need to be extended from March 4, 2002,to March 15, 2002. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said temporary closure. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER AGREEMENT CONCERNING PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO WELD COUNTY ROAD 4 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN NECESSARY DOCUMENTS- DENNIS AND CHERYL KILKER: Mr. Hempen stated under this agreement Weld County will purchase a .16-acre parcel, in the amount of$810.00, and replace 710 feet of fence. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT DURING IMPROVEMENTS TO WELD COUNTY ROAD 10 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - KENT AND ELIZABETH DREHER: Mr. Hempen stated this easement is necessary as part of the improvements for Weld County Road 10 which have been scheduled for this year. He stated the County will pay $400.00 for the temporary easement, $200.00 to relocate a three-inch tree, and $200.00 to relocate a fence. Commissioner Geile moved to accept said easement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Long, carried unanimously. CONSIDER AMENDED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 29-1-204.2, C.R.S., FOR THE CREATION OF THE SOUTHWEST WELD DRAINAGE AUTHORITY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Barker stated this amendment was originally approved October 10, 2002. He reviewed the proposed changes and recommended approval. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Barker stated this is not time sensitive and the Board can delay action until next week. Commissioner Jerke commented the original agreement only passed by a three to two vote, and Commissioner Masden, who was opposed, is absent today. Commissioner Geile moved to continue this matter to March 11, 2002, at 9:00 a.m. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jerke, and it carried unanimously. PLANNING: CONSIDER REQUEST FROM HALL-IRWIN TO PRE-ADVERTISE SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND 2ND AMENDED USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#1125: Chris Gathman, Department of Planning Services, submitted a Memorandum of Recommendation, dated March 6, 2002, and stated in a letter dated February 12, 2002, the applicant requested 2nd Amended Use by Special Review Permit #1125 be pre-advertised due to a delay in scheduling the matter before the Planning Commission. Julie Chester, Hall-Irwin representative, stated the application requests an amendment to the permit to allow for landscaping sales. She stated no structures will be added, and due to the nature of the landscaping business, they would like to expedite the process and be operating by mid to late May. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said request and set the hearing date for April 24, 2002, at 10:00 a.m. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION FOR THE WELD COUNTY ATTORNEY TO PROCEED WITH LEGAL ACTION AGAINST ROGGEN DISPOSAL FOR VIOLATION OF HEALTH REGULATIONS: Cindi Etcheverry, Department of Public Health and Environment, stated the applicant has completed all of the closure activities and she recommends the case be dismissed. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Ms. Etcheverry reviewed the various items which were initially required to prepare the site for closure. She further stated the owner has not provided the State with the necessary financial assurance; however,that is a State issue which should not be enforced by the County. Ms. Etcheverry stated the financial assurance is still required for post-closure activities,which will be monitored for five years. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the Resolution to close the violation. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Minutes, March 6, 2002 2002-0555 Page 3 BC0016 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. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS rxlGblOUNTfYLORADO E La 141 GI Vaad, Char 186 !] to the Board - \ .�) O / David E. ng, Pro-Tern t. t e Board u L ct?7, J. eile William H. Jerke EXCUSED Robert D. Masden Minutes, March 6, 2002 2002-0555 Page 4 BC0016 Hello