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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
OCTOBER 23, 2002
TAPE #2002-35
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, October 23, 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 - EXCUSED
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 October 21, 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 Masden moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY 2002 ACHIEVEMENT AWARD TO WELD COUNTY FOR THE
WELFARE TO WORK PROGRAM: Chair Vaad read the certificate from the National Association of
Counties awarded to the Weld County Department of Human Services for the Welfare to Work Program.
Linda Perez, Department of Human Services, was present to accept the award.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports.
PUBLIC INPUT: Chris Eikenberg, County resident, thanked the Board for providing her family with hotel
lodging while the furnace installation and clean up issue is being resolved. (Clerk's Note: Reference Public
Input Minutes dated October 21, 2002, for background summary.) Ms. Eikenberg submitted a sample of
the sawdust that is in the air ducts and has been blown around by the furnace, and added the furnace filter
is not enough to block the particles. She provided her current telephone numbers and the name of her
family's doctor to verify the medical conditions of her children.
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WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds $137,567.73
Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Geile
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT WCR 51 NORTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 52 ROADWAY DESIGN PROJECT BID -
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Warden presented the five bids received. Said bids will be
considered for approval on Wednesday, November 6, 2002.
PRESENT RENOVATION PLAYGROUND AT FREDERICK BID-DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES:
Mr. Warden presented the two bids received. Said bids will be considered for approval on Wednesday,
November 6, 2002.
APPROVE I-25, FOUR-LANE ARTERIAL STUDY BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr.
Persichino stated the Department of Public Works recommends approval of the low bid from Felsburg Holt,
and Ullevig, in the amount of$70,000.00. In response to Chair Vaad, Mr. Hempen stated the anticipated
start time for this project is early March 2003. He stated the consultant made a modification that requires
consultation with CDOT, as well as focus groups. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said bid as
recommended by staff. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
APPROVE PRECAST CONCRETE BOX CULVERTS BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr.
Persichino stated the Department of Public Works recommends approval of the low bid from Rinker
Materials, in the amount of$30,960.00. Commissioner Long moved to approve said bid as recommended
by staff. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES-LAVERN AND KAREN HAMILTON:
Michael Sampson, Assessor's Office, stated this is agricultural land that was being farmed for the three
years prior to becoming tract land,and recommends approval. Commissioner Long moved to approve said
petition as recommended by staff. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES-JEANNETTE ORTIVEZ AND PAUL
FRY: Mr. Sampson stated he originally recommended approval in part; however, it was later discovered
that there was a residence on the parcel in 2001, and he now recommends approval as originally
petitioned. Paul Fry, petitioner, clarified they bought the land in 2000, and moved into the residence in
January 2001. He stated the house was appraised; however, the property was valued as vacant land
which caused problems with his mortgage payments and escrow account. Mr. Sampson stated in 2001
the property was assessed as vacant land for 21 percent and it should have been assessed at 9.1 percent
because the house was there. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said petition as recommended by
staff. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES - JACK AND SHELLY LANGLEY:
Mr. Sampson stated staff has received documentation to prove the parcel is agricultural land.
Commissioner Long moved to approve said petition as recommended by staff. Commissioner Masden
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. (Clerk's Note: Ms. Langley made the following
comments later in the meeting.) Ms. Langley stated she did get the letter from the Assessors Office;
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however, she did not realize horses are not considered agricultural unless evidence is provided that they
are breeding horses. Mr. Sampson concurred and explained State statute indicates pleasure horses do
not qualify as agricultural; however, other livestock is generally considered agricultural.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES-LYNN AND LINDA RUSSELL: Mr.
Sampson stated the petitioner has provided proof that this is agricultural land and he recommends
approval. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said petition as recommended by staff. Commissioner
Masden seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR A PORTION OF WCR 4 AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -TAMMY BRNAK AND JAMES BRNAK, JR.: Frank Hempen, Jr., Director
of Department of Public Works, stated this Temporary Construction Easement is necessary to correct a
back slope on a portion of Weld County Road 4, which will cost $850 for the improvements and removal
of some trees. Commissioner Masden commented the Brnaks have expressed their appreciation to him
for this project. Mr. Hempen stated they plan to begin paving on Monday, and he will commend the
workers on behalf of the Brnaks. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said Temporary Construction
Easement 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.
There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:40 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, C LO DO
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William H. Jerke
Robert D. Maslen
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