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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
AUGUST 28, 2002
TAPE #2002-28
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, August 28, 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 - EXCUSED
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 August 26, 2002, as printed. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, and it 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: Commissioner Masden reported the Energy Impact
Committee has agreed to provide Energy Impact grants for the Platteville Sewer application,in the amount
of$79,537, the Gilcrest Comprehensive Plan, in the amount of $75,000, and the City of Greeley, in the
amount of$300,000.
PUBLIC INPUT: There was no public input.
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WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds $675,158.02
Electronic Transfers - All Funds $2,535,162.17
Commissioner Long moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Jerke
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT BIDS: Pat Persichino, Director of General Services, stated there are no bids to present.
APPROVE DELINQUENT TAX LIST ADVERTISEMENT BID - TREASURER'S OFFICE: Mr. Persichino
stated the Weld County Treasurer recommends approval of the sole bid from the Greeley Tribune, in the
amount of $10,264.00. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said bid as recommended by staff.
Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
APPROVE REMOVAL OF STRUCTURE OF PROPERTY AT SOUTH COUNTY BID-DEPARTMENT OF
FINANCE: Mr. Persichino stated the Department of Finance recommends approval of the low bid, with
alternate#1 for the removal of all trees and stumps, from Argitrack, Inc., in the amount of$28,327.00. In
response to Commissioner Masden, Mr. Persichino stated this is for the property adjacent to Southwest
Weld County Administrative Building. Commissioner Long moved to approve said bid as recommended
by staff. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER GRANT APPLICATION FOR HEALTHY VISION 2010 COMMUNITY AWARDS PROGRAM
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Marian Ruge, Department of Public Health and Environment, stated
this grant will allow the Health Department to continue working through the Weld County Diabetes Coalition
to provide dilated eye exams for uninsured persons with diabetes. She stated the local medical centers
are willing to identify and refer those in need of the services. In response to Chair Vaad, Ms. Ruge stated
the grant does not indicate the amount available. Ms. Akin stated she feels they have a good chance of
receiving the funding since the coalition has been in place for six years. Commissioner Masden moved
to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long,the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR 2003 LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE FUND (LEAF) PROJECT
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Kim Fliethman, Sheriff's Office, stated in 2001 the Sheriff's Office
received $39,000,which provided an intoxilizer, portable breath testers and staff overtime. He stated this
year the Traffic Unit has applied for$40,003, which will be used to cover the overtime required of officers
involved in this type of operation. Mr. Fliethman stated Weld County leads the State in traffic deaths, so
it is likely they will receive funding. In response to Commissioner Masden, Mr. Fliethman stated
approximately 31 percent of the deaths in Weld county are alcohol related. Commissioner Long moved
to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Jerke, and it carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: CONSENT TO ENFORCEMENT BY THE BERTHOUD FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT OF THE 1997 UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND STANDARDS, WITH
AMENDMENTS, WITHIN THE DISTRICT'S UNINCORPORATED PORTIONS OF WELD COUNTY: Mr.
Barker stated the Berthoud Fire Protection District provided notice of a meeting held on August 20, 2002,
including the Berthoud Chamber of Commerce,Citizens for Preservation of Property Rights,Summit Crest
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Homes,the Loveland/Berthoud Association of Realtors, and the Little Thompson Water District. He stated
there was no opposition to the code; however, the Little Thompson Water District is planning to discuss
the issue at the September 5,2002,meeting. Mr. Barker recommended delaying further consideration until
comments are received from the Little Thompson Water District. Commissioner Long moved to continue
this matter until September 16, 2002, at 9:00 a.m. Commissioner Masden 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 9:25 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
ATTEST: /LS 1'; E EXCUSED DATE OF APPROVAL
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