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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JANUARY 28, 2002
TAPE #2002-02
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 28, 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 Long moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of January 23, 2002, as printed. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Geile moved to approve the Certification of Hearings
conducted on January 23, 2002, as follows: 1) A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special
Review Permit #1359, John and Ruth Traupe; and 2) A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by
Special Review Permit#1363, Morning Fresh Farms, Inc. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: There were no additions to the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Geile moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
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 $1,183,569.05
Commissioner Geile moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Masden
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR TAVERN LIQUOR LICENSE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN - HEREFORD BAR AND GRILL: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated Deputy Vicki Harbert
expressed no concerns and recommends approval. Commissioner Long moved to approve said
application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO CONDUCT PUBLIC DANCE OR DANCES- HEREFORD
BAR AND GRILL: Mr. Barker stated this is an annual permit to allow the applicant to conduct dances until
December 31, 2002. Commissioner Long moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to
sign. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR 3.2 PERCENT BEER RETAIL LICENSE AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN - LILLIAN GOOCH, DBA CROW VALLEY CAFE: Mr. Barker stated Deputy Harbert
expressed no concerns and recommends approval. Commissioner Long moved to approve said
application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY ASSEMBLY OF MORE THAN 350 PERSONS ON
MAY 19, 2002- FRANK'S RIDE FOR CHILDREN, C/O DOUG KEIM: Mr. Barker stated the Make-A-Wish
Foundation is proposing to host an event on May 19, 2002, and gave a brief description of the location of
the site. Doug Keim, Events Coordinator, stated approximately 800 people attended this event last year
to raise funds which they donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. He stated food and controlled amounts
of alcohol are served, and added this is a family outing so children can ride in motorcycle side cars. Mr.
Keim stated they drive a 100-mile route and end up at the Dandy Acres Painted Horse Farm.
Commissioner Geile moved to approve said application. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Masden, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF COLORADO: Commissioner Long moved to approve said application
and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Geile, and it carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER FOOD DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT FOR COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Walt Speckman, Director of Human Services,stated this
is an ongoing contract which defines the responsibilities and requirements governing the Commodity
Supplemental Food Program which is operated through the Weld Food Bank. Commissioner Geile moved
to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER SIX PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR 2002 OLDER AMERICANS ACTS
PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman stated the Area Agency on Aging will
contract with these agencies to provide services to eligible seniors. Responding to Commissioner Geile,
Mr. Speckman stated Charles Connell has been very helpful in providing quality legal services for a
reasonable price. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said agreements and authorize the Chair to
sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR INTERPRETATION/TRANSLATION SERVICES FOR WELD COUNTY
JUVENILE DIVERSION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - PATRICIA FIORE SPROCK:
Nancy Haffner, District Attorney's Office, stated this and the following two agreements are necessary for
interpretation and translation services because the District Attorney's Office no longer has a bilingual
employee on staff. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to
sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Geile, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR INTERPRETATION/TRANSLATION SERVICES FOR WELD COUNTY
JUVENILE DIVERSION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - ROBERT CASH: Ms. Haffner
stated Robert Cash is familiar with the legal process and for past three months he has been reimbursed
for his services with Weld County General funds. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said agreement
and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Masden, and it carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR INTERPRETATION/TRANSLATION SERVICES FOR WELD COUNTY
JUVENILE DIVERSION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CARMEN LUCERO-HAINES:
Ms. Haffner stated although Carmen Lucero-Haines no longer works for the District Attorney's Office, she
has agreed to provide interpretation and translation services as needed. Commissioner Geile moved to
approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Long seconded the motion.
Commissioner Geile commended Ms. Haffner and the rest of the staff involved with the Juvenile Diversion
Program. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION OF JUVENILE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN - ISLAND GROVE REGIONAL TREATMENT CENTER, INC.: Ms. Haffner stated the Juvenile
Diversion Program previously requested General funds to finance programs regarding juvenile drug and
alcohol abuse provided by the Island Grove Regional Treatment Center. Ms. Haffner stated this
agreement is an update to an existing contract to cover new costs funded through the Tony Grampsas
Youth Services Grant. Responding to Commissioner Vaad, Ms. Haffner reviewed the entry, screening,
testing, and payment process for the Juvenile Diversion Program. She stated this is a six to eight month
program, and if a juvenile is successful is completing the terms and requirements of the program, then
legal charges are not filed. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair
to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF WCR 17 BETWEEN WCRS 22 AND 24,AND WCR 18
BETWEEN U.S. HIGHWAY 85 AND WCR 31: Frank Hempen, Jr., Director of Public Works, stated Weld
County Road 17 will be closed between Weld County Roads 22 and 24 for a bridge replacement on an
irrigation ditch. He stated this portion of road will be closed on February 4, 2002, for approximately 40
days. Mr. Hempen stated Weld County Road 18 will be closed between U.S. Highway 85 and Weld
County Road 31 for a culvert replacement. He stated this portion of road will be closed on February 11,
2002,for approximately four days. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Hempen stated Weld County
Road 17 is a paved road and there are flashing boards to notify the traveling public of the upcoming
closures. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said temporary closures. Commissioner Masden
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON 59TH AVENUE AND"O"STREET:
Mr. Hempen stated this intersection is controlled by the City of Greeley; however, Weld County has
jurisdiction over the western route. He stated the City of Greeley conducted a traffic study and
recommends this be converted into an All-Way stop based on the current traffic volume, speeds and
access needs. He stated traffic on 59th Avenue already stops approaching "O" Street, and he added the
City of Greeley has indicated it will provide all infrastructure, including the overhead flashing light.
Commissioner Geile moved to approve said request. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL PIPELINE IN EXISTING EASEMENT ACROSS SHEEP'S
DRAW PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-COLORADO INTERSTATE GAS: Mr. Hempen
stated Colorado Interstate Gas (CIG) has an existing blanket easement on the Sheep's Draw Property,
which the County will use for mineral extraction in the future. He stated the site is located south of the
Poudre River and west of 59th Avenue. He stated CIG is proposing to place another line immediately east
of and adjacent to the two existing lines, which run through the center of the property, west of Sheep's
Draw Creek. Mr. Hempen stated he does not feel this will have negative impact on future mineral
extractions, and the County will be reimbursed in the amount of$7,400.00. Responding to Commissioner
Geile, Mr. Hempen stated this project will require an additional 50 feet in width. Commissioner Masden
moved to approve said request and authorize Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Long, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF BORROW PIT EMBANKMENT FOR CERTAIN
IMPROVEMENTS TO WCR 62 BETWEEN WCRS 13 AND 17, AND WCR 15 BETWEEN WCRS 72
AND 74 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - MARTIN LIND: Mr. Hempen stated all references to this
item of business need to be corrected to also include Weld County Road 62 between Weld County Roads
13 and 17. He stated the County will obtain 100,000 tons of material to construct an embankment on both
projects, and the material will cost 50 cents per ton and he recommends approval. Responding to
Commissioner Geile, Mr. Hempen stated Mr. Lind has already signed the Agreement. In response to
Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Hempen stated they determine the amount of material used by tons because
loaders have scales that measure in tons rather than trying to determine the amount of material used
based on prior and final surveys. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said agreement, with the
correction to include Weld County Road 62 between Weld County Roads 13 and 17. Commissioner Long
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER NONEXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE OF
A PORTION OF WCR 33 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - DALE AND MARTHA TURLEY: Mr.
Hempen stated Dale and Martha Turley have requested use of the east 30 feet of Weld County Road 33
for a distance of 1,500 feet north of Weld County Road 20. He stated this agreement is required as part
of a Recorded Exemption to provide access to the lots, and the Turleys have provided the necessary
notification to the surrounding property owners. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said agreement
and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion. In response to Commissioner
Masden, Mr. Hempen stated this access will serve Lot A, and at this point others would not be allowed to
develop further north and use this same access. There being no further discussion, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER 2001 ANNUAL MILEAGE AND CONDITION CERTIFICATION REPORT FOR THE HUTF:
Mr. Hempen stated this is an annual report to determine the amount of County roadway which has been
lost to annexations, changed from gravel to asphalt, and how many roads have been accepted for
maintenance. He reviewed the report totals for the record and stated he recommends approval. In
response to Chair Vaad, Don Carroll, Department of Public Works, stated he has been involved with this
project since the 1970's, and although he receives occasional calls to verify changes, he is not aware that
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the County's report has been audited. Mr. Carroll further stated the Report shows roads that are County
maintained and they are not blocked in any way. He stated the County will receive $8.5 Million this year
from the State HUTF funding. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said Report. Commissioner Long
seconded the motion. In response to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Hempen stated each of the municipalities
is required to do their own reporting and most are experiencing large increases due to annexations and
construction of internal roads for subdivision. There being no further discussion, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION OF APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENT TO JUVENILE
SERVICES PLANNING COMMITTEE: Commissioner Geile moved to appoint Rob Masden, John Cooke,
Rochelle Galey, and C. J. Archibeque and to reappoint Shannon Lyons to the Juvenile Services Planning
Committee. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER LICENSE AND EXCHANGE AGREEMENT FOR GEOGRAPHIC DATA AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN - BOXELDER SANITATION DISTRICT: Mr. Barker stated this is a standard agreement
for sharing of GIS information and he recommends approval. Commissioner Long moved to approve said
agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR PHASE 2 OF THE GRAND JUNCTION MIGRANT HEAD
START PROGRAM PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - MERRITT CONSTRUCTION, INC.:
Mr. Speckman stated this contract will allow for Phase 2 of the Grand Junction Head Start project, and he
confirmed the easement and drainage has already been approved and completed. Mr. Speckman stated
the County has received Federal funding to complete this Phase of the project and he anticipates early
completion below the budgeted amount. Responding to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Speckman stated the
Head Start Program runs from mid-March to late December; however, the children will not be allowed in
this structure until it is complete. Responding to Commissioner Long, Mr. Speckman stated this is new
building, and it is a separate issue from the building located in Fort Morgan. In response to Commissioner
Masden, Mr. Speckman stated the Easement was signed and completed last week. Commissioner
Masden moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Long. In response to Mr. Warden, Mr. Speckman stated this building is approximately
2,080 square feet. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDERAUTHORIZATION FOR BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS TO ABATE A DANGEROUS BUILDING
OWNED BY STANLEY HILLER: Jeff Reif, Department of Building Inspection, stated Buildings and
Grounds will secure and abate this building because they have the expertise. He gave a brief description
of the location of the site, and stated he determined this building as dangerous pursuant to the 1997
Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. Mr. Reif stated a notice was sent by certified
mail, as well as posted at the site on November 2, 2001. He further stated his inspection on November 2,
2001, showed the property to be vacated but not secured against entry. He further stated the structure
still remains vacated but unsecure, and he recommends the Board authorize the Department of Buildings
and Grounds to secure the building by placing weather resistant material over the windows and doors. He
stated Steve Boeck, Department of Buildings and Grounds, estimates materials and labor will cost
approximately$500.00. In response to Commissioner Masden, Mr. Reif stated they can arrange to have
a Sheriff's Deputy present while completing this project,if necessary. Mr.Warden stated if approved,there
should be a$500.00 lien on the property to cover the expenses. Responding to Mr. Barker, Mr. Reif stated
the original notice was to vacate, secure and demolish the building; however, once the site was vacated
he determined it would no longer be a hazard to the public once it is secured, therefore, demolition is not
requested at this time. He further stated a third party has been paying the taxes on this property and once
the taxes are paid next year the new owner has indicated he plans to demolish the building. Mr. Barker
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stated pursuant to Section 29-2-60.M of the Weld County Code, the final costs of the abatement work will
become a lien on the subject real property. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Mr Reif stated this
building is structurally sound; however, it would require significant electrical, plumbing, and septic work
before it would be acceptable for occupancy. Mr. Barker confirmed this Resolution will authorize the
Department of Buildings and Grounds to secure the building, and the future owner will be responsible for
the costs. Responding to Chair Long, Mr. Reif stated the person paying taxes has been notified of this
intent, but he is not currently responsible for the cost because he does not actually own the property. Mr.
Warden stated the taxpayer has to wait three years after tax sale before the property can be purchased.
Commissioner Masden moved to approve the Resolution concerning Abatement of a Dangerous Building
owned by Stanley Hiller, with an addition to the language to clarify that the final costs for the abatement
work will be placed as a lien on the property to compensate the County for expenses. Commissioner Long
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.
There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 10:05 a.m.
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