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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JULY 31, 2002
TAPE #2002-24
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 31, 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 29, 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 Long moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports.
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 $39,578.22
Electronic Transfers -All Funds $992,738.15
Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Geile
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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BIDS:
PRESENT UPS SYSTEM FOR WELD COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT BUILDING - DEPARTMENT OF
FINANCE: Pat Persichino, Director of General Services, presented the two bids received. Said bids will
be considered for approval on Wednesday, August 14, 2002. In response to Commissioner Geile, Mr.
Persichino stated this is for an Uninterruptible Power Source, which he described for the record.
APPROVE DISPATCH FURNITURE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING BID -
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE: Mr. Persichino stated staff recommends consideration of this bid be
extended to August 14, 2002, to allow additional time to research the bids. Commissioner Long moved
to continue said bid to August 14, 2002, as recommended by staff. Commissioner Masden seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR 3.2 PERCENT BEER RETAIL LICENSE AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN- HIGHLANDLAKE, INC.: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated Deputy J. D. Broderius
expressed no concern with this renewal application. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said renewal
application and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR 3.2 PERCENT BEER RETAIL LICENSE AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN - EQUILON ENTERPRISES, DBA SHELL OIL PRODUCTS US (STORE #1407): Mr.
Barker stated Deputy J. D. Broderius expressed no concern with this renewal application. He noted the
applicant has indicated a trade name change which can be reported at the time of renewal. Commissioner
Geile moved to approve said renewal application and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Jerke
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES-TROLLCO, INC.: Duane Robson,
Assessor's Office,stated the leased equipment was reported by the owner and lessee resulting in a double
assessment in 2000 and 2001. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said petition as recommended by
staff. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES - TROLLCO, INC.: Based on the
previous comments, Commissioner Long moved to approve said petition as recommended by staff. The
motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Masden, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES - US BANCORP LEASING AND
FINANCIAL: Mr. Robson stated this equipment was listed with a 10-year life; however, staff discovered
it is a computer dependent machine, which should have a four-year life. Commissioner Long moved to
approve said petition as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Geile, and
it carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES - WELLS FARGO EQUIPMENT
FINANCE: Mr. Robson stated this equipment was leased, and later licensed and registered, resulting in
double assessment. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said petition as recommended by staff.
Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TASK ORDER RENEWAL LETTER#2 FOR COLORADO WOMEN'S CANCER CONTROL
INITIATIVE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mark Wallace,Director of Public Health and Environment,
stated this task order renewal letter will allow the Department of Public Health and Environment to provide
outreach, screening and education for the Colorado Women's Cancer Control Initiative. He stated this is
a small increase bringing the total task order amount to $2,987.00 to continue the current services for a
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term beginning August 15, 2002, and ending September 30, 2002. In response to Commissioner Jerke,
Dr. Wallace stated the funds are received from the Center for Disease Control, through the State to the
County. He stated there is no match requirement. Commissioner Long moved to approve said task order
renewal letter and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER TASK ORDER CHANGE ORDER LETTER #1 FOR HEALTH CARE PROGRAM FOR
CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: Dr.Wallace stated this is a small modification to the task order which
will allow the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment to operate a regional program
for children with special needs. He explained based on the recommendation of a State consultant, the
contract will be increased by$500 to provide speech therapy to eligible children. He stated this addition
brings the total task order amount to $145,769, for the time period beginning October 1, 2001, through
September 30, 2002. Commissioner Long moved to approve said task order change order letter and
authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Geile,and it carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING COMMISSION: Commissioner
Jerke moved to appoint James Rohn and Bernard Ruesgen, and to reappoint John Folsom and Bryant
Gimlin to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER EXTENSION OF SERVICES FOR HUMAN SERVICES GRANT NETWORK AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -AFFILIATED COMPUTER SERVICES, INC. (ACS): Mr. Warden stated
certain Department of Human Services grants require the County to maintain a network for the Head Start
buildings. He stated this is an internal agreement with Affiliated Computer Services, Inc., (ACS), which
will be reimbursed for its services. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said extension of services
and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER RECORDED EXEMPTION #3350 - JCK GRAVEL, INC., C/O FLOYD AND KATHARINE
OLIVER: Lauren Light, Department of Planning Services,gave a brief description of the location of the site,
which is approximately 130 acres. She stated there is a residence located on Lot A, which has water and
sewer services. She further stated Lot B will be sold to the State of Colorado to be maintained as open
space. Ms. Light stated the land will not be developed, and although staff supports this proposal, it will
require approval by the Board because it does not meet the minimum lot size and ten-year restriction of
the Recorded Exemption process. She explained this property is Lot B of Recorded Exemption #1934,
which was approved in 1997, and would not normally be allowed to go through the Recorded Exemption
process again until 2007. In response to Chair Vaad, Ms. Light reiterated there is a house on Lot A,which
is accessed through the Meadow Vale Subdivision. Don Carroll, Department of Public Works, reiterated
there is a log cabin on Lot A, which is accessed by a 30-foot access from Weld County Road 5.5. He
added there is no direct access to Highway 119. Todd Hodges, Todd Hodges Design, LLC, represented
the applicant and stated this request meets the intent of Recorded Exemption process,with the exception
of the timing and minimum lot size. He stated there is water associated with Lot A, as well as a sewer
connection,and added the one-acre minimum requirement is usually required in the event a septic system
is necessary. Mr. Hodges stated the intent of Recorded Exemption#1934 was meant for commercial-type
uses and the mining operations are complete. He stated the eastern portion of Lot B will be conveyed in
August, and the portion west of the river will be conveyed after a Conservation Easement is in place. Mr.
Hodges stated this will remain inactive and open under the management of the Colorado State Parks which
will be a benefit to the existing riparian and wetland areas. In response to Commissioner Geile, Mr.
Hodges reiterated Lot A will continue as a residential lot, and Lot B will be transferred to the Colorado State
Parks to be used as part of the State trails system. Floyd Oliver, applicant, stated this project has been
under negotiations for approximately four years. He stated the gravel mining is complete and there is a
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signed contract with the State for Lot B. He further stated he built the log cabin on Lot A, and the home
is now occupied by an employee who will continue to reside there. Mr. Oliver stated he intends to sell the
property east of the river to the Colorado State Parks; the area west of the river will be placed under a
Conservation Easement in his wife's name and later transferred to the State as described in their will. Mr.
Oliver stated future residents in this area will be able to use this property which will be a trailhead
connecting to Longmont and Hygiene. He further stated this proposal will preserve open space to be
maintained by the State of Colorado into perpetuity. In response to Chair Vaad, Mr. Barker stated approval
of this Recorded Exemption will waive the minimum lot size requirement and ten-year restriction, and
additional language will be included in the Resolution for clarification. Commissioner Geile moved to
approve Recorded Exemption #3350 for JCK Gravel, Inc., c/o Floyd and Katharine Oliver, with the
Conditions of Approval as recommended by staff. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion. In
response to Chair Vaad, Mr. Hodges stated he and the applicant have reviewed and agree with the
Conditions of Approval. There being no further discussion, 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 9:35 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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