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Home My WebLink About20021834.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO JULY 10, 2002 TAPE#2002-21 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, July 10, 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 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 July 8,2002,as printed. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion,and it carried unanimously. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: There were no additions to the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Long moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Long stated during a special meeting at CCI yesterday,there was some discussion regarding the special session held by the legislature. He stated there are approximately 100 bills coming up dealing with drought, fire, and the death penalty issues brought up by the Governor. The issues regrading drought and water are going to be postponed because they involve too much information to be considered in just one week. He stated Commissioner Jerke was also in attendance and he suggested CCI consider the concept of water storage and bonding. Commissioner Jerke added there are many different bills proposed to do many different things, some of which are too comprehensive or too big in scope. He stated there is one major water bill regarding bonding on water storage. He stated if it is not dealt with in the special legislative session, the bond will require a vote of the public. Responding to Chair Vaad, Commissioner Jerke stated the location of water storage is not being addressed under this bill, the main issue is ensuring the availability of funding. He stated the revenue would come from the users under a State authority, and added this concept would also benefit the efforts of environmental groups. 2002-1834 BC0016 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 $347,558.01 Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BIDS: PRESENT HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE SERVICES BID-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT:Pat Persichino,Director of General Services,presented the five bids received. Said bids will be considered for approval on Wednesday, July 24, 2002. In response to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Persichino stated this bid is disposal of the household hazardous waste. APPROVE 2002 SEALCOAT PROJECT BID-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:Mr. Persichino stated the Department of Public Works recommends approval of the low bid,Alternate#2,from Flat Coat Asphalt Specialists, LLC, in the amount of $33,394.00. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said bid as recommended by staff. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON "F" STREET: Frank Hempen, Jr., Director of Public Works,stated the portion of"F"Street under consideration is a two-mile segment located between 35th Avenue and 59th Avenue. He explained the County has jurisdiction over the west 1.5 miles, which is posted with an advisory speed limit of 30 miles per hour. The eastern 0.5-mile segment is under the jurisdiction of the City of Greeley, and is posted at 35 miles per hour. Mr. Hempen stated upon review of a traffic study he recommends the entire length be posted at 35 miles per hour. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said installation of "35 Miles Per Hour" signs on said portion of "F" Street. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: DECLARE CERTAIN REAL ESTATE AS SURPLUS PROPERTY, AND AUTHORIZE SALE OF SAME TO ROBERT WATKINS: Mr. Warden stated the County has four lots located in the Town of Buckingham. He stated the lots were received through tax sale, and subsequently advertised in 1981, 1985 and 1990. He explained Mr. Watkins has offered to purchase said lots, in the amount of$100 each. He stated the lots are only 35 feet wide and will need to be combined with other lots to be buildable. Mr. Warden recommended the Board declare the Real Estate as surplus property and authorize the sale to Robert Watkins to get the property back on the tax roll. In response to Commissioner Long, Mr. Warden stated Mr. Watkins lives in the Town of Berthoud. Commissioner Long moved to approve said Resolution. Commissioner Geile 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. Minutes, July 10, 2002 2002-1834 Page 2 BC0016 There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:25 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, OLORADO ATTEST: 1 e �bGi'2u�... _ a-,4 �� .1 Eft, � GI nn Vaad, Chair Weld County Clerk to the B -r ti r-- s w,' x`1`61 G'�c =' David . L g, Pro-Tem BY: _:/t �� - �� Deputy Clerk to the Boa 7)J if , N°l�� M. J. ei e Cite vzg. trkegi Robert D. Masden Minutes, July 10, 2002 2002-1834 Page 3 BC0016 Hello