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Home My WebLink About20021804 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO JULY 3, 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 3, 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 - EXCUSED Commissioner William H. Jerke Commissioner Robert D. Masden - EXCUSED 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 1,2002,as printed. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion,and it carried unanimously. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: The following was added under New Business: 2) Consider Petition for Abatement or Refund of Taxes (Schedule #8672700) - Max and Lois Venn [2002-1859] CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Long 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 $779,966.23 Commissioner Long moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 2002-1804 BC0016 BIDS: PRESENT BIDS: Mr. Warden stated there are no bids to present. NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES - JOSEPH AND SALLY SMITH: Michael Sampson, Assessor's Office, stated this property was placed in the wrong tax area and staff recommends this petition be approved. Responding to Chair Vaad, Mr. Sampson explained each taxing district has areas, such as school, fire, and water districts, where they are allowed to tax against the assessed valuation of properties. He stated this property was placed in the wrong district and the petitioner was paying for items which did not apply to them. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said petition as recommended by staff. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES(SCHEDULE#8672700)-MAX AND LOIS VENN: Mr. Sampson gave a brief description of the location of the property and stated a modular, with a detached garage, was placed on the property in 2001. However, the property was split and this portion should have been listed as vacant land for that year. Chair Vaad clarified that the petitioners were in attendance but indicated no desire to address this matter. Commissioner Long moved to approve said petition as recommended by staff. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion,which carried unanimously. CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES(SCHEDULE#8057399)-MAX AND LOIS VENN: Mr. Sampson gave a brief description of the location of the property and stated the same error was made on this property as described in the previous item of business and staff recommends approval of this petition. Chair Vaad clarified that the petitioners were in attendance but indicated no desire to address this matter. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said petition as recommended by staff. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES - DUNN DICKEY AND MICHAEL SOVEREIGN: Mr. Sampson explained this property remained listed as vacant land; however, it was split on January 29, 2001, and should have been listed as residential. He noted this reclassification will result in a lower taxation amount. Commissioner Long moved to approve said petition as recommended by staff. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES-D. ROSARIO NANCY TRUST AND D. ROSARIO MARK TRUST: Mr. Sampson gave a brief description of the location of the property, and stated it was listed as vacant residential land; however, these are large lots and the petitioner did provide agricultural lease agreements as proof that the land remained in agricultural use rather than land for development within the subdivision. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Sampson stated the lots average 2.5 to 3 acres in size. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said petition as recommended by staff. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES - SAM AND KHRISTINA VILLANI: Mr. Sampson stated as discussed in the previous item of business, the petition has provided staff with adequate documentation that this land is in agricultural use and staff recommends approval of this petition. Commissioner Long moved to approve said petition as recommended by staff. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Minutes, July 3, 2002 2002-1804 Page 2 BC0016 CONSIDER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-DUNCAN ASSOCIATES: Mr. Warden stated Duncan Associates will conduct a study reviewing a County-wide transportation impact fee. He stated the total amount will be $70,000, which will also cover a subcontract with Felsburg, Holt and Ullevig to do some of the engineering for the study. Commissioner Jerke commented he would like to see some exact parameters on this contract to indicate regions of the County in order to keep money accrued for a given area to be spent in that area. Mr. Warden stated that has been discussed and the study will address this issue. Responding to Chair Vaad, Mr. Warden stated following input from impact committees and the public, the study will address specific benefit areas and help ensure funds designated for those areas are not being exported to other areas. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Long, and it carried unanimously. CONSIDER PROPOSAL FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING FOR NORTH JAIL ADDITIONS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - NORTHERN COLORADO GEOTECH: Pat Persichino, Director of General Services, stated the Building Code requires the construction materials for the jail facility undergo testing and ensure the facility is sound. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Warden stated the soil testing has been completed, and this proposal is for the structural testing of footers, bea ^c, etcetera. In response to Chair Vaad, Mr. Persichino stated the Board approved the bid from Northern Colorado Geotech for the soil analysis and decided to continue with them for the materials and structure testing. Commissioner Long moved to approve said proposal and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: ITEMIZING LEGAL HOLIDAYS DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2003: Mr. Warden stated the annual holidays are usually set during the last quarter of each year; however, the Department of Public Works requested the holidays be set in order to do the Snow Plan and some other projects. Mr. Warden stated this schedule reflects the same number of holidays,with Colorado Day used as a floating holiday in combination with the July 4th holiday. He further stated Martin Luther King Day and Columbus Day are taken in conjunction with Thanksgiving and Christmas to create four-day holidays. Commissioner Long moved to approve said Resolution. 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. Minutes, July 3, 2002 2002-1804 Page 3 BC0016 There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:30 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD EiC7-r-�ufi J/TY, OLORADO ATTEST:MAW t� ft ~V `- GI Vaad, Chair— Weld County Clerk to the B.`rd 4 � , 1061 yg �fis�' �� David E. Long, Pro-Tem BY:Deputy Clerk to the Boar.'%( / N \ � EXCUSED M. J. Geile William I-I. Jerke EXCUSED Robert D. Masden Minutes, July 3, 2002 2002-1804 Page 4 BC0016 Hello