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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
OCTOBER 16, 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 16, 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- EXCUSED
Commissioner David E. Long, Pro-Tem
Commissioner M. J. Geile
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 Masden moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of October 14, 2002, as printed. Commissioner Jerke 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:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVIEW - TINA BOGOTT, PERRY BUCK,
THOMAS COPE,STAN EVERITT,KIRK GOBLE,KARLA GRIESER,ARLAN MARRS,JIM PARK,BRUCE
RIPPE, JOEL SHOENEMAN, FRED WALKER, BOB WHITE, RICHARD WYATT, LUIS LLERENA,
CRISTIE NICKLAS, CATHY CLAMP, BRUCE FITZGERALD, JOHN FOLSOM, BRYANT GIMLIN, MIKE
MILLER, STEPHEN MOKRAY, BERNARD RUESGEN, AND JAMES ROHN: Chair Pro-Tem Long read
the certificates recognizing the various members of the Comprehensive Plan Review Committee and the
Planning Commission for their efforts in revising the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. He stated the
awards will be presented at an appreciation dinner tonight.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Masden stated he attended an Energy
Impact Grant meeting last week, and the Committee fully funded each of the applications as presented.
He stated the review committee indicated its appreciation for a thorough job,and granted $300,000 to the
City of Greeley for its downtown project, $300,000 to the City of Fort Lupton for work on its sanitation
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system,$300,000 to the Town of Severance for a water/sewer line extension,and approximately$300,000
to the Carbon Valley Recreational District. He stated these approvals totaled more than $1 Million for
various areas in Weld County. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Commissioner Masden stated other
counties also have a review committee at the county level; however, the main difference is that they
typically make unrealistic presentations and requests. Chair Pro-Tem Long also commended Don
Sandoval, Department of Local Affairs, for his direction and recommendations on these applications.
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 $343,311.20
Electronic Transfers -All Funds $902.86
Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Geile
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT 2002-2003 WINTER SEEDING AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS BID-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS: Mr. Warden presented the seven bids received. Said bids will be considered for approval on
Wednesday, October 30, 2002.
APPROVE 1-25, FOUR-LANE ARTERIAL STUDY - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Warden
stated the Department of Public Works recommends the request for proposals be extended for one week,
to Wednesday, October 23, 2002, to allow additional time to discuss the scope of work, study parameters
and identify the schedule of the project. Commissioner Geile moved to continue said bid to October 23,
2002, as recommended by staff. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR SPANISH-SPEAKING LANGUAGE CLASSES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN -AIMS COLLEGE CORPORATE EDUCATION CENTER: Walt Speckman, Director of Human
Services, stated under this agreement employers will receive business-related language skills to provide
better communications with their employees, and the term of this program will last eight weeks. In
response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Speckman stated the classes will be offered at the work site and are
geared toward the specific communication skills needed for each occupation. Responding to
Commissioner Geile, Mr. Speckman stated the program will begin with two companies to assess whether
the program will work or not. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said agreement and authorize the
Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Masden, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CONTRACT AMENDMENT#1 FOR SINGLE ENTRY POINT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman stated this is an ongoing contract, and although the
funding has been increased, the workload has also been doubled. Responding to Commissioner Geile,
Mr. Speckman stated the Area Agency on Aging will provide case management for senior citizens using
Medicaid and Medicare in an effort to keep them in their homes and out of the nursing homes, if possible.
Commissioner Masden moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign.Commissioner
Geile seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER LETTER OF AGREEMENT FOR BUENO HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-BUENO CENTER FOR MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION: Mr. Speckman
stated under this agreement the contractor will provide additional resources and clients to the existing GED
program. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Speckman stated they provide GED training, operate
classes, which are taught in English, and then coordinate the testing done at Aims or UNC. Responding
to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Speckman stated BUENO Center for Multicultural Education will also provide
outreach to Weld County residents who are eligible to complete a GED. He further stated they gave
approximately 110 diplomas last year, and the good working relationships with the various outside
agencies and school has created an effective program. Responding further to Commissioner Jerke, Mr.
Speckman stated there is the possibility of obtaining a GED without being fluent in English, if they pass
the test given in Spanish. Commissioner Jerke commented he is opposed to a program that grants a GED
without the ability to speak English. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said agreement and authorize
the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously, with
Commissioner Jerke opposed.
CONSIDER TWO APPLICATIONS FOR CHANGE OF INFORMATION AND INITIAL ENROLLMENT FOR
MEDICARE PROVIDER AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Warden stated these applications will
update and change the name and address of the current location, and enroll the County as a Medicare
provider. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said applications and authorize the Chair to sign. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Jerke, and it carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT CONCERNING PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR CERTAIN
IMPROVEMENTS TO WCR 13,ACCEPT TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AND DEED OF
DEDICATION,AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN NECESSARY DOCUMENTS-VARRA COMPANIES,
INC.: Frank Hempen, Jr., Director of Department of Public Works, stated this agreement is necessary for
the construction of Weld County Road 13 over the St. Vrain Creek. He stated this is the last piece of
right-of-way needed for this project. The acquisition of a permanent easement on the 1.33-acre parcel will
cost $10,700, in addition to $300 for a temporary easement. Mr. Hempen stated the cost will also cover
the reinstallation of a decorative fence and relocation of the driveway. He further stated the payment rates
were done through a land evaluation and he recommends approval. Responding to Commissioner Jerke,
Mr. Hempen stated this property is located in the floodway so it cannot be developed; however, it is
considered part of the overall property,which increases the value. Responding to Commissioner Masden,
Mr. Hempen stated this is part of a mining development. He stated Varra Companies has a mining
operation in the southeast corner that is active, as well as a mined out portion in the northeast corner,
which could be developed. Commissioner Geile stated this land is not that valuable and he moved to
approve said agreement for the purpose of discussion. There being no second, the motion failed. Mr.
Hempen was directed to schedule a work session to renegotiate this proposal.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR A PORTION OF WCR 4 AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN- DIANE BAIRD: Mr. Hempen stated the back slope is too steep and a split
rail fence needs to be relocated out of the right-of-way, which will cost $2,310, in addition to $310 for a
temporary construction easement. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said Temporary Construction
Easement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT CONCERNING CLINICAL EXPERIENCE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-
NORTHEASTERN JUNIOR COLLEGE: Gary McCabe, Director of Weld County Paramedic Services,
stated this agreement is an update requested by Northeastern Junior College, which allows them to send
students for clinical experience, at a cost of $25 per ride-along, and he recommends approval.
Commissioner Masden moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS BOARD: Commissioner Jerke moved to
appoint Stan Peek to the Community Corrections Board to replace Susan Gearheart, with a term expiring
August 1, 2005. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT ACCORDING TO POLICY REGARDING COLLATERAL
FOR IMPROVEMENTS (PRIVATE ROAD MAINTENANCE), AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN, AND
ACCEPT FORM OF COLLATERAL FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW #352 - JEFFREY WIKRE AND BEACON
STORAGE, LLC: Chris Gathman, Department of Planning Services, stated on October 2, 2002, the
Department of Planning Services received Irrevocable Letter of Credit#000205, in the amount of$94,614
for Site Plan Review#352. She stated staff has determined the amount of collateral will be adequate to
cover improvements at the Indoor RV, Boat, and Mini Storage Facility. Don Carroll, Department of Public
Works, stated he has reviewed all of the transportation items and he recommends approval.
Commissioner Geile moved to approve said agreement,authorize the Chair to sign,and to accept the form
of collateral for Site Plan Review#352 for Jeffrey Wikre and Beacon Storage, LLC. Commissioner Jerke
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 9:45 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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ATTEST: �� �� EXCUSED
Vaad, Chair
Weld County Clerk to the{lig 4 '10 SsBY:
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Deputy Clerk to the Board
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Robert D. Masden
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