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Home My WebLink About20022993.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO NOVEMBER 13, 2002 TAPE #2002-37 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, November 13, 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 November 6, 2002, as printed. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. READ ORDINANCE BY TAPE: Commissioner Masden moved to read Code Ordinances #2002-10, #2002-11, and#2002-12 by tape. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Long moved to approve the Certification of Hearing conducted on November 6, 2002, as follows: 1) A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit#1400, Cordell and Crystal Dye. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion,which 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 Masden seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports. PUBLIC INPUT: There was no public input. 2002-2993 BC0016 WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: All Funds $1,667,227.12 Electronic Transfers - All Funds $2,701.00 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. APPROVE MOTORGRADER BLADES BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Warden stated the Department of Public Works recommends approval of the low bid from Wagner Equipment Company, in the amount of $63,830. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said bid as recommended by staff. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion. In response to Commissioner Masden, Frank Hempen,Jr., Director of Public Works, stated this amount is based on the anticipated usage for one year. He stated there are 40 graders, which use an average of two or more blades per month. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CORRECTIONAL MANAGEMENT, INC.: Jan Zuber, Community Corrections Board, stated this is a standard sub-contract for clients who may be placed out of County, and this particular facility is in Boulder County. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously. FIRST READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2002-10, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 5 AND APPENDICES 5-A THRU 5-L, OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE: Mr. Warden stated these fee adjustments have been considered through the course of the budget process. He stated the Paramedic Services fees were approved mid-year by Resolution and are being codified at this time. He stated the Sheriffs Office fees which are being amended relate to concealed weapons and renewal, as well as the addition of an annual fee for sex offender registration. Mr. Warden stated the Geographical Information Services(GIS)is amending fees for maps, and there are also changes to the land use application fees. He further stated the bid amount will remain unchanged at $10,000. Monica Mika, Director of Planning Services, stated the Planning Commission reviewed and approved the proposed fee changes last Tuesday, with one change to the mining operation fees. She further stated staff proposed the fee be increased to$2000,with$100 per acre above ten acres; however, the Planning Commission modified the fee to $5,000, with $20 per acre above ten acres. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Mr. Warden added the Board also approved the fee changes for the Department of Public Health and Environment mid-year by Resolution, and those changes are also being codified. Commission Geile moved to approve Code Ordinance#2002-10 on first reading, with the understanding he would like more discussion and explanation of the proposed change by Planning Commission for mining operation fees at second reading. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Minutes, November 13, 2002 2002-2993 Page 2 BC0016 FIRST READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2002-11, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 20 ROAD IMPACT FEES, OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE: Mr. Warden stated this Ordinance will repeal the current road impact fees for Southwest Weld County and the Windsor area, and reenact new county-wide road impact fees. He stated a formal presentation will be made at second reading; however, he explained the methodology is similar to the existing system, and this will support the seven strategic roads in the County. Mr. Barker reiterated the structure is the same, the duties of the Committee will be designated to the Director of Planning Services, with input from the Director of Public Works. Mr. Warden stated the provisions have also been amended to designate the Board of Weld County Commissioners as the appeal body. Mr. Barker stated staff is still waiting on information from the consultant to complete Appendices 20-A, 20-B, and 20-C; however, the information will be available prior to second reading. Responding to Chair Vaad, Mr. Warden stated the four benefit areas have been incorporated, and he described the boundaries for the record. He clarified funds collected in a specific benefit area will be spent on projects in that area. Responding to Commissioner Long, Mr. Barker stated they have received the initial results from the consultant regarding being able to spread the funds to more projects, and they have also asked for additional information. Mr. Warden added the consultant should be providing the findings on commercial activities in agricultural areas. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Masden moved to approve Code Ordinance #2002-11 on first reading. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. FIRST READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2002-12, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING,WITH AMENDMENTS,CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION,CHAPTER 3 PERSONNEL,AND CHAPTER 9 INFORMATION SERVICES OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE: Mr. Warden stated the diversity policy and the authorization for use of County heavy equipment to assist in fire fighting were previously approved by Resolution and are now being codified. He stated this also clarifies and expands the policy regarding the private use of County property, particularly the use of hand held computing devises. He stated this clarifies the Personnel section pertaining to neglect or willful damage or waste of public property and also updates the protection of confidential information. Mr. Warden stated this Ordinance also addresses the Internet policy and the storage and safeguarding of County data on personalized hand held devices. Chris Eikenberg, County resident, stated the proposed changes are prohibitive of First Amendment rights to be able to communicate with whatever means available. She stated this is a duplication of policies that are already in place. Commissioner Long moved to approve Code Ordinance #2002-12 on first reading. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent agenda. Code Ordinances #2002-10, #2002-11, and #2002-12 were approved on first reading. Let the minutes reflect that the above and foregoing actions were attested to and respectfully submitted by the Acting Clerk to the Board. Minutes, November 13, 2002 2002-2993 Page 3 BC0016 There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:25 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNT'S', COLORADO It ATTEST: ,( pp / ,� , ltd ♦ --It t_ �, aen Vaa OF. Weld County Clerk to th:�o. 'ti`' p� 1861 r1 �ZY ) C Cq '• ��' Davi�E. ng, Pro-Te BY:Deputy Clerk to the Bo?t7� M. J. Geile EXCUSED Iliam H. Je e ii I��_____ Robert D Mas en Minutes, November 13, 2002 2002-2993 Page 4 BC0016 Hello