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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
DECEMBER 19, 2005
TAPE #2005-49
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 19, 2005, 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 William H. Jerke, Chair
Commissioner M. J. Geile, Pro-Tem
Commissioner David E. Long
Commissioner Robert D. Masden
Commissioner Glenn Vaad
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Jenny VanEgdom
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of December 14, 2005, as printed. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Long moved to approve the Certification of Hearings
conducted on December 13, 2005, as follows: 1) Violation Hearings; and Hearings conducted on
December 14, 2005, as follows: 1)2006 Final Budget for Beebe Draw Law Enforcement District; 2)2006
Weld County Final Budget; 3) PZ #1093 - Terra Firma Ventures, LLC, do JR Engineering, LLC, Attn:
Timothy Halopoff, P.E.;4) USR#1528-Edmundson Land, LLC,Go Scott Larson;5)USR#1525-Deborah
Lowry, do Dennis Drumm; and 6) USR #1526 - Richard and Tammi Fisher. Commissioner Masden
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Masden 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.
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WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds $1,330,488.05
Electronic Transfers -All Funds $1,574.91
Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Vaad
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER WORKFORCE CONTRACTAND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Walt Speckman, Director
of Human Services,stated Federal funds,in the amount of$57,200.00,will be used to develop and enhance
the programs and continued improvement efforts of the Employment Services of Weld County. He stated
the period of performance will begin January 1,2006,and should be completed on or before September 30,
2006. Responding to Chair Jerke, Mr.Speckman stated the funds to be received are a larger amount than
expected. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded
by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR HEAD START MEALS AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN - WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-5J: Mr. Speckman stated Weld County
School District Re-5J will provide breakfast, lunch, and snacks for Head Start children and staff.
Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR HOTEL AND RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-LUZ ESTELATARIN, DBATAQUERIA RANCHO ALEGRE: Bruce Barker,
County Attorney, stated no concerns were received regarding this application, and approval is
recommended. In response to ChairJerke,Mr. Barker stated the restaurant is located in the old Pizza Hut
building on 8th Avenue. In response to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Barker stated the applicant is not in
violation of Health codes, and has the proper permits in place. Commissioner Masden moved to approve
said renewal application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO CONDUCT PUBLIC DANCE OR DANCES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-SIPRES LOUNGE, INC., DBA SIPRES LOUNGE:Mr. Barker stated the
current Dance Licenses all expire on December 31,2005. He stated approval is recommended. He further
stated the applicant has been working with the State regarding problems with the well being too close to the
septic system. He stated the applicant has been serving bottled water, and has posted signs warning of
unsafe drinking water as required. In response to ChairJerke,Mr. Barker stated the Tavern Liquor License
was approved in October 2005,and altercations have been rare at the establishment ever since Ms.Sipres
took ownership. Trevor Jiricek, Department of Public Health and Environment, stated the applicant has
been serving bottled water and purchasing bagged ice as required. He stated the applicant has been
working with the State, and the well problems should be resolved before the 2006 renewal of the Liquor
License. Commissioner Long moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO CONDUCT PUBLIC DANCE OR DANCES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - EATON COUNTRYCLUB: Mr. Barker stated the Eaton Country Club
recently changed to a Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License,and approval is recommended. Commissioner
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Long moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Geile,
the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO CONDUCT PUBLIC DANCE OR DANCES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-J. MONTES,INC., DBA EL RODEO NIGHT CLUB: Mr. Barker stated no
complaints have been received regarding the establishment, and approval is recommended.
Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER REVISIONS TO FEE SCHEDULES FOR FEES COLLECTED BY THE WELD COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT:Mr. Warden stated the Community Health
Services fees are dictated by the State, and Codes one through five are determined by income eligibility.
He stated all the fee changes are tied into the 2006 Weld County Budget,and since there are changes mid-
year, the fees are set by Resolution. Mr. Jiricek stated several new fees are proposed, as well as
modification to several existing fees. Mr. Jiricek provided a summary of the fees, marked Exhibit A, and
discussed each of the specific changes outlined in the summary. He stated all fees were modified to cover
actual cost for services, and not an excess amount. In response to Chair Jerke, Mr. Jiricek stated a loan
evaluation is completed when an underwriting company requests an evaluation of the septic system when
a loan is originated. In response to Commissioner Masden, Mr. Jiricek stated staff completes metal
analysis mostly with water samples; however, staff is ready to provide the service to various Bio-Solid
applicators in the County. Further responding to Commissioner Masden, Mr.Jiricek stated extensive testing
of Bio-sludge is done in private labs, and is a prerequisite for a land use application. In response to
Commissioner Geile, Mr.Jiricek stated the fees associated with Methamphetamine Labs are billed to the
property owner. Further responding to Commissioner Geile, Mr.Jiricek stated staff will also work with Law
Enforcement authorities which request Methamphetamine testing. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Mr.
Jiricek stated two site visits are completed upon installation of a residential septic system. Mr.Jiricek stated
the County provides the service more cost-efficiently than surrounding Counties,and referred to Exhibit A.
He stated State statute allows the Department to recover up to, but not more than, 100 percent of
associated costs of services. In response to Commissioner Vaad,Mr.Warden stated a cost study analysis
is completed on a yearly basis by an outside contractor. Commissioner Vaad stated he appreciated the
cost comparison provided. Mr.Jiricek stated the figures are based upon the anticipated number of septic
permits to be issued. Chair Jerke stated he has concerns with increasing the rates since several seem
to be a very large fees for the actual service provided. Commissioner Vaad stated he agreed with Chair
Jerke's comments; however,the comparison of costs proves the need for increased fees. Commissioner
Vaad moved to approve said revisions. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Geile. Upon request
for a roll call vote, the motion carried four to one, with Chair Jerke in opposition.
CONSIDER AUTHORIZING CHAIR TO SIGN PROXY VOTING STOCK FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING OF
THE LUPTON MEADOWS DITCH COMPANY: Mr. Barker stated a meeting will be held on January 14,
2006, and several other meetings will occur in the upcoming year. He stated the proxy appoints Lee
Morrison,Greg Nelson, or Steve Nguyen to represent Weld County's vote at the meeting. Commissioner
Vaad moved to authorize the Chair to sign said voting proxy stock. Seconded by Commissioner Geile,the
motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER STANDARD FORM OF ELECTRONIC RECORDING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING:
Mr. Barker stated a standard form was drafted for the Clerk and Recorders Office. He stated several
Memorandums of Understanding have been approved in the past several months, and no changes to the
form have been requested. In response to Chair Jerke, Mr. Barker stated upon approval of the standard
form, each Memorandum of Understanding will now be approved as an item on the Consent Agenda.
Further responding to Chair Jerke, Mr. Barker stated the Memorandum of Understanding allows a title
company to send deeds electronically, which saves time and money for both parties. In response to
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Commissioner Vaad,Mr. Barker stated the Clerk and Recorder's Office maintains a list of certain document
types that may be refused for recording. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said standard form.
Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OFAGREEMENTAND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN- NORTH RANGE
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Mr.Warden stated following Memorandums of Agreement are agreements for
outside non-profit agencies which were approved to receive funding for the year 2006. He stated the
formalized agreements have been completed in previous years,and the agencies are required to provide
presentation of the services performed,and financial records for the purposes of audit. Mr.Warden stated
North Range Behavioral Health will be awarded funds of$91,875.00, which is the same amount as the
previous year,and approval is recommended. In response to ChairJerke, Mr.Warden stated the non-profit
agencies met with the Board in a work session on October 21, 2005. Commissioner Vaad moved to
approve said Memorandum of Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Long, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - ENVISION:
Mr.Warden stated Envision will be awarded funds in the amount of$46,125.00,which is the same amount
as the previous year, and approval is recommended. In response to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Warden
stated if Ballot Initiative#100 would have passed in the November election, no funding would be provided
to Envision for 2006; however, since Ballot Initiative#100 failed, Envision will receive the same amount of
funding as the previous year. In response to Chair Jerke, Mr.Warden stated the County is not mandated
by the State to provide funding to non-profit agencies. He further stated most counties provide funding equal
to one percent of the funds received from the State. Chair Jerke stated he is concerned with the funds, in
the amount of$30,000.00,which were spent as campaign expenditures for the November 2005 election.
Commissioner Geile stated he does not believe there is enough justification to provide the funds for this
agency, and he is not in support of the Resolution. Commissioner Vaad stated he is in support of the
Resolution, and believes Envision will need to reorganize, and gain continued support. He stated he
believes the agency was given the impression that the funds would be provided if Ballot Initiative#100 did
not pass;therefore,he believes the funds should be provided. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said
Memorandum of Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Chair Jerke stated it was brought to his
knowledge in late November that Envision had spent a large amount of funds for campaign expenditures;
therefore,the Board did not have correct information regarding money spent by Envision at the October 21,
2005 work session. Commissioner Masden stated he is concerned regarding the amount of expenditures
used for campaign costs, and he is not favor of Commissioner Vaad's motion. There being no further
discussion, the motion to approve the said memorandum of agreement failed due to lack of a second.
Mr. Warden stated the Board should move to deny, since appropriation has been set aside for Envision.
Commissioner Geile moved to deny said Memorandum of Agreement. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Masden. Responding to Commissioner Long, Mr. Warden stated the appropriation will
remain available,and the issue of awarding the funds may be revisited at a later date. Commissioner Long
stated he believes Envision does good quality work, and denial of the Resolution is not a reflection of the
service they provide for the Community. Upon request for a roll-call vote, the motion carried four to one,
with Commissioner Vaad in opposition. Mr. Warden stated he will notify Envision the Resolution was
denied.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUMOF AGREEMENTANDAUTHORIZECHAIRTO SIGN-RADIO READING
SERVICE OF THE ROCKIES: Mr.Warden stated Radio Reading Service of the Rockies will be awarded
funds in the amount of$7,500.00,which is the same amount as the previous year. Commissioner Masden
moved to approve said Memorandum of Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDERMEMORANDUMOFAGREEMENTANDAUTHORIZECHAIRTO SIGN-UNITED WAY OF
WELD COUNTY: Mr.Warden stated United Way of Weld County will be awarded funds in the amount of
$12,000.00. He stated the funds will be utilized for the 211 Information Referral Services,and the amount
of funding is the same as the previous year. In response to Chair Jerke, Mr.Warden stated Promises for
Children is affiliated with United Way of Weld County; however, it will be the recipient of separate funds.
Commissioner Geile moved to approve said Memorandum of Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENTACTION PARTNERSHIP: Mr.Warden stated funding,in the amount of$100,00.00,will
be awarded to the Economic Development Action Partnership, and the amount awarded has been at the
same level for the past six years. He stated the City of Greeley has changed its funding, and will be
awarding funds in the amount of$85,000.00. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said Memorandum
of Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENTAND AUTHORIZE CHAIRTO SIGN- PROMISES FOR
CHILDREN: Mr. Warden stated funds, in the amount of $10,000.00, will be awarded to Promises for
Children. He stated the funding flows through United Way, and Promises for Children provides services
in conjunction with other agencies. Commissioner Long moved to approve said Memorandum of
Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENTAND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN- ISLAND GROVE
REGIONAL TREATMENT CENTER: Mr. Warden stated funds, in the amount of $14,394.00, will be
awarded to Island Grove Regional Treatment Center. He stated the award will provide funds for
detoxification treatment, and the funding level has been increased by$3,200.00. He stated the services
provided by Island Grove Regional Treatment Center keep individuals out of the Weld County Jail. In
response to Chair Jerke, Mr. Warden stated the funds received from Weld County make up a very small
portion of the overall budget for Island Grove Regional Treatment Center. Commissioner Geile moved to
approve said Memorandum of Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENTAND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN- POUDRE RIVER
TRAIL CORRIDOR,INC.: Mr.Warden stated funds, in the amount of$13,500.00,will be awarded to the
Poudre River Trail Corridor. He stated the amount awarded has increased by$1,000.00, and the City of
Greeley and the Town of Windsor also provide funds. He stated the funds are utilized for staff costs to
manage and maintain the Trail. In response to Commissioner Masden, Mr. Warden stated the funds
provided by the County amount to one-third of the overall costs. Chair Jerke stated he has concerns with
the Project, and he is not in support of the Resolution. Commissioner Vaad stated the County's share will
diminish proportionately to the amount of the Trail that is located in unincorporated Weld County. He stated
Scott Rudd generates a large amount of volunteer help with the Trail, and works to secure donations.
Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said Memorandum of Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Long. Upon request for a roll-call vote, the motion carried
four to one, with Chair Jerke in opposition.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-A KID'S PLACE:
Mr.Warden stated funds, in the amount of$11,000.00,will be awarded to A Kid's Place. He stated A Kid's
Place interviews children who have been abused, and works in conjunction with the Sheriffs Office and
District Attorney's Office. He stated approximately one-third of the funding provided is reimbursed by the
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Department of Social Services. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said Memorandum of Agreement
and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE#2005-15,IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING,WITH
AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 5 APPENDICES, OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE: Commissioner Vaad
moved to read by title only. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Barker read said title into the record. Mr. Warden stated Ordinance #2005-15 regards the fee
adjustments for 2006, and provided an explanation of each specific fee. In response to Chair Jerke, Mr.
Warden stated the Paramedic Services Map is a map used by Fire Districts, and the map contains the
boundaries and access points of all subdivisions within the County. He stated the map also contains all
Municipal boundaries. Commissioner Masden moved to approve Ordinance#2005-15 on final reading.
Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the
consent agenda. Ordinance #2005-15 was approved on final reading.
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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