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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
DECEMBER 30, 2002
TAPE#2002-41
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, December 30, 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 - EXCUSED
Commissioner Robert D. Masden
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Esther E. Gesick
Controller, Claud Hanes
MINUTES: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of December 23, 2002, as printed. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: The following was added to the Agenda: BIDS: 1) Present Bids; and the
following was deleted from New Business: 1)Consider Consent to Enforcement by Platteville/Gilcrest Fire
Protection District of the 1997 Uniform Fire Code and Standards, with Amendments, within the District's
Unincorporated Portions of Weld County [2002-3265].
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, SHERIFF'S OFFICE - MICHAEL METZGER: Chair Pro-Tem Long read
the certificate recognizing Michael Metzger for 26 years of service in the Sheriff's Office, and presented
him with a retirement pin. John Cooke, Weld County Sheriff, also presented a plaque commending Mr.
Metzger for his contributions to Weld County.
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RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, ASSESSOR'S OFFICE - NELLIE HOUTCHENS: Chair Pro-Tem Long
read the certificate recognizing Nellie Houtchens for ten years of service with the Assessor's Office and
presented her with a retirement pin. Christopher Woodruff, Assessor's Office, stated Ms. Houtchens is
a very special person and she will be greatly missed and difficult to replace. Commissioner Geile thanked
Ms. Houtchens for how she has represented the Assessor's Office and her willingness to assist the public.
Chair Pro-Tem Long stated she has always been very helpful in helping resolve difficult situations.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, PARAMEDIC SERVICES - GARY MCCABE: Chair Pro-Tern Long read
the certificate recognizing Gary McCabe for 20 years of service with the Weld County Paramedic Services
and presented him with a retirement pin. Dave Bressler, Paramedic Services, stated Mr. McCabe is the
first employee to retire from the Service since incorporating with the County and he is greatly appreciated.
Commissioner Geile stated while he was the Commissioner Coordinator he was impressed with how the
Paramedic Services has been managed and operated and thanked Mr. McCabe for his contributions.
Commissioner Masden stated he enjoyed working the Mr. McCabe and observing how the enterprise was
run in dealing with unique situations and personalities. Chair Pro-Tem Long concurred and stated Weld
County is a popular place to live because of employees like those being recognized today.
PUBLIC INPUT: There was no public input.
WARRANTS: Claud Hanes, Controller, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board:
All Funds $182,165.26
Electronic Transfers -All Funds $2,437,963.26
Commissioner Geile moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Hanes. Commissioner Masden
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT MOSQUITO CONTROL CONTRACT BID-DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE:Mr.Hanes presented
the two bids received. Said bids will be considered for approval on Monday, January 13, 2003.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN ADVOCATE/FRIENDLY VISITOR
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -VICTIM'S ASSISTANCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
BOARD: Walt Speckman, Director of Human Services, stated this contract will provide $8,500 to assist
with ongoing senior programs. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said contract and authorize the
Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR AREA AGENCY ON AGING COMMUNITY FAMILY SUPPORT
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - UNITED WAY OF WELD COUNTY, ON BEHALF OF PROMISES
FOR CHILDREN: Mr. Speckman stated this agreement is for $300 to provide child care services to
grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. In response to Commissioner Masden, Mr. Speckman
stated it is not a significant amount but it will be helpful. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said
funding agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Geile,
and it carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR AREA AGENCY ON
AGING SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - UNIVERSITY OF
NORTHERN COLORADO: Mr. Speckman stated this is the annual agreement with the University of
Northern Colorado to provide meals to seniors. He stated the cost per meal will increase from $3.42 to
$3.52. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. The
motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Masden, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER GRANT APPLICATION FOR AREA AGENCY ON AGING, GRANDPARENTS RAISING
GRANDCHILDREN TASK FORCE - BROOKDALE FOUNDATION GROUP: Mr. Speckman stated this
application is requesting$10,000 to help provide supportgroups,case management,and educational work
shops to grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said
grant application. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATE TO REPRESENT WELD COUNTY AT ANNUAL MEETING
OF LUPTON MEADOWS DITCH COMPANY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN PROXY: Mr. Barker
recommended Lee Morrison, Assistant County Attorney, be designated as the delegate to represent the
County; however, he also suggested a member of the Applegate Group be available to advise the County
delegate on certain issues. In response to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Barker stated they are discussing the
potential of obtaining water rights for augmentation from the Lupton Meadows Ditch Company.
Responding to Commissioner Masden, Mr. Barker stated the Applegate Group will provide an engineer
that has been assisting the County Attorney's Office for the past two years, and the Resolution will
designate Lee Morrison as the delegate, with consultation from the Applegate Group. Commissioner
Masden moved to appoint Lee Morrison, Assistant County Attorney, as the delegate to represent Weld
County at the annual meeting of the Lupton Meadows Ditch Company,and authorize the Chair to sign the
proxy. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Geile, and it carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CANVASS BOARD CERTIFICATION OF NOVEMBER 5, 2002, COORDINATED GENERAL
ELECTION: Mr. Barker stated this is the annual action to accept the certification of the Canvass Board for
the General Election of 2002. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said certification. 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, SPR#355-LUCKY STARS CAR WASH,
LLC, CIO PAUL AND JOELLEN GONZALES, JR.: Chris Gathman, Department of Planning Services,
stated on December 13, 2002, the Department of Planning Services received a bond in the amount of
$15,159.00 for Site Plan Review #355 for a car wash. He stated staff has reviewed the Improvements
Agreement and Collateral and has determined the amount is sufficient to complete the necessary work.
Commissioner Masden moved to approve said agreement,authorize the Chair to sign,and accept the form
of collateral. 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.
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There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:30 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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