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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MAY 8, 2002
TAPE#2002-16
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 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 - 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 Jerke moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of May 6,2002,as printed. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion,and it carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: The following was added under Old Business: 1) Consider Nonexclusive
License Agreement for the Upgrade and Maintenance of Portions of WCRs 104 and 13 and authorize
Chair to sign - Rose Cavaliere and Kevin Long [2002-1165]
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Long moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS:
NATIONAL PEACE OFFICER WEEK- MAY 12-18, 2002: Chair Vaad read the certificate proclaiming the
week of May 12, 2002, as National Peace Officer Week. Bill Spalding, Sheriffs Office, invited the Board
to attend a celebration which will be held in Centennial Plaza. He also introduced Esperanza Gomez, Jail
Manager, who was also present. Commissioner Geile thanked the officers in attendance, and all service
members for their contributions to the community. Mr. Spalding stated all Weld County agencies have
been invited to attend the presentation, and noted there is also an event held in Denver for Statewide
recognition.
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PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - SHARIN HARRING: Chair
Vaad read the certificate recognizing Sharin Harring for ten years of service in the Department of Human
Services. He stated Ms. Harring will continue working for the County taking advantage of the new phased
retirement program.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Long stated he visited Prairie High School,
which is one of eight schools selected to participate in a program called "Challenger E-Mission." He stated
the program was started by a grant through the Legislature and identifies eight high schools identified for
academic excellence. He stated the program is six weeks long, involving seventh and eighth graders.
Commissioner Long stated the students had to work together in responding to a mock disaster utilizing all
of their education skills to come up with a plan. He stated all of the events were videoed and monitored,
and it was interesting to watch the dynamics of kids working together. He further stated this program will
go on throughout the State, and he wanted to thank the Board of Education for also involving schools in
the rural areas of the State. Chair Vaad commented prior to September 11, 2002, the nation had been
lulled into a sense of false security;however,those tragic events have triggered programs teaching citizens
how important it is to be prepared and have plans of action in place. Commissioner Long stated because
the mock disaster was based on a real event in history, the children were more involved.
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 $613,772.35
Commissioner Long 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.
OLD BUSINESS:
CONSIDER NONEXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE OF
PORTIONS OF WCRS 104 AND 13 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - ROSE CAVALIERE AND
KEVIN LONG: Don Carroll, Department of Public Works, stated he called the Larimer County Planning
Department to verify whether its staff had any concerns with this agreement regarding Weld County Road
13. He stated a referral was sent to Larimer County; however, due to a change in staff, a response was
not received. Mr. Carroll stated he spoke with the new planner who indicated Larimer County agencies
and departments have no concerns with agreements made by residents of single family dwellings;
however, they would like the opportunity to comment if a subdivision is proposing improvements on a
County line road. He stated this information will be used for future instances on County line roads.
Commissioner Jerke thanked staff for researching this matter and stated this agreement is for 30 feet of
right-of-way within Weld County. Commissioner Geile commented it may be beneficial to draft the form
of an Intergovernmental Agreement to establish standard guidelines for County line roads. Commissioner
Geile moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR NONRESIDENTIAL INTENSIVE SUPERVISION SERVICES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS: Mr. Warden stated
under this contract the County will receive $42,000 in State funding to provide nonresidential intensive
supervision services. He stated nonresidential inmates are required to check in each day, and their
activities are monitored. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to
sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERTELESTAFFAND WEBSTAFF LICENSE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-
PRINCIPAL DECISION SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL: Mr. Barker stated he has worked with Affiliated
Computer Services, Inc., (ACS)regarding this license agreement for a new computer program at the Weld
County Paramedic Services. Mr. Warden stated this system was approved during the Budget process.
He added the computer program creates a scheduling and time-keeping system to maximize the resources
of the Paramedic Services Department. Mr. Warden stated the system schedules employees, with the
least amount of hours or overtime, through an automatic dialing system in an effort to reduce personnel
costs. He stated if the system is successful, it will be implemented in other County departments. Chair
Vaad stated he supports this proposal, and added the Paramedic Service still manually schedules
personnel, so this should be much more efficient and balanced. Commissioner Long moved to approve
said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER EQUIPMENT LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS - CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION: Mr. Warden
stated this is a five-year lease, with an option to purchase. He gave a brief description of the equipment,
which will be used for construction projects and mining operations. Responding to Commissioner Jerke,
Mr. Warden stated the Board has already approved the bid for this equipment, and this item of business
will approve the terms of the Lease-Purchase Agreement. In response to Chair Vaad, Mr. Warden stated
the County owns a lowboy for transporting all County equipment. Commissioner Long moved to approve
said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, 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.
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There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:30 a.m.
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