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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JANUARY 14, 2002
TAPE#2002-01
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, January 14, 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 Geile moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of January 9, 2002, as printed. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the Certification of Hearings
conducted on January 8, 2002, as follows: 1) Violation Hearings. Commissioner Geile seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: The following was added to the Agenda: PRESENTATIONS: 1) Recognition
of Services, Clerk and Recorder's Office - Kathryn Seiler [2002-0159]
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Geile moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS: RECOGNITION OF SERVICES,CLERK AND RECORDER'S OFFICE-KATHERINE
SEILER: Chair Vaad read the certificate recognizing Ms. Seiler for 20 years of service. Each of the
Commissioners expressed their gratitude to Ms. Seiler for all her work and dedication to Weld County.
J. A. "Suki"Tsukamoto, Clerk and Recorder, presented Ms. Seiler with a retirement pin and Hawaiian Lei
and stated she will be greatly missed.
PUBLIC INPUT: There was no public input.
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WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds $546,225.57
Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Long
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR TONY GRAMPSAS YOUTH SERVICES (TGYS) PROGRAM GRANT
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Walt Speckman, Director of Human Services, stated this is an
ongoing program which assists young people who are dropouts, expelled youth, or youth on waiting lists
for alternative schools in obtaining the needed remedial and basic skill development to successfully return
to school or obtain a GED and continue with post secondary education or employment. Mr. Speckman
stated funding has been requested in the amount of $110,000 for a two-year term. Responding to
Commissioner Geile, Mr. Speckman stated Tony Grampsas was a representative for Jefferson County in
the Colorado House of Representatives and later held a Senate position. Responding to Commissioner
Long, Mr. Speckman stated the funds are used in the County lab; however, the programs are also done
in conjunction with Aims Community College which provides classroom activities and testing for GED. He
further stated the programs are designed for each individual's needs, and the programs have been
successful in bringing the individuals up to the proper grade skills level. In response to Commissioner
Masden, Mr. Speckman stated there is an ongoing contact with Aims to provide adult education and GED
testing. He further stated the program involves students throughout Weld County; however, he is not
certain the programs are provided at the Fort Lupton or Loveland Aims Campuses. Responding to
Commissioner Geile, Mr. Speckman stated this program has been very successful and there is a good
working relationship with Aims. In response to Chair Vaad, Mr. Speckman stated the grant is designed
to provide $55,000 in State funds each year. In response to Commissioner Long, Mr. Speckman stated
the youth are tracked for progress following completion of the program. Commissioner Masden moved
to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Long, and it carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER REQUEST FROM SCOTT AND CRYSTAL JOHNSON TO PRE-ADVERTISE PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT FINAL PLAN, S#621: Commissioner Long moved to continue the request of Scott and
Crystal Johnson to pre-advertise Final Plan, S #621, to Wednesday, January 16, 2002, at 9:00 a.m. to
receive comment from the Department of Planning Services. Commissioner Masden 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.
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There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:30 a.m.
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