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Home My WebLink About20053622.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO DECEMBER 14, 2005 TAPE #2005-48 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 14, 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 - EXCUSED Commissioner Glenn Vaad Also present: County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Carol A. Harding 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 12, 2005, as printed. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda. PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONS: RECOGNITION OF SERVICES,WELD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE-JAMES FRANKS: Sheriff John Cooke read the certificate into the record, recognizing James Franks for 28 years of service with the Weld County Sheriffs Office. He stated Mr. Franks has worked in many different capacities in the Sheriffs Office, and he expressed his appreciation for those efforts. COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports. Chair Jerke stated he is now the temporary chair for the HB1177 Interbasin Compact Committee, which is now having monthly meetings. He stated that with Weld County and the South Platte basin in the cross hairs of everyone with water needs,the group shows promise for helping individuals with water and property rights. 2005-3622 BC0016 /a-&2t C�S- WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: All Funds $435,659.83 Commissioner Long moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BIDS: PRESENT ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE BID-BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT: Mr.Warden read the names of five vendors who submitted bids into the record. Said bid will be considered for approval on December 28, 2005. NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER REQUEST FROM NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD FOR INTEGRATED WEED MANAGEMENT PLANS: Frank Hempen, Jr., Director of Public Works, stated this request is consistent with State statutes and the Weld County Code, requesting property owners to work with Public Works staff to create Integrated Weed Management Plans. He stated the request only goes to those property owners with a history of consistent problems. Tina Booton, Department of Public Works, responded to specific questions about various landowners. Responding to ChairJerke,Ms. Booton stated all of the property owners have had contact with staff through 2005. Responding to Commissioner Vaad, Ms. Booten stated the"winter plan"encourages land owners to use the slower months to think ahead and write the plan,so they are ready for Spring. Responding further to Commissioner Vaad,Ms. Booton stated there is cost share money available through the Department of Public Works, from three separate grants. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said request. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad,the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER ELECTRONIC RECORDING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-LEGACY TITLE AND ESCROW,INC.: Bruce Barker,County Attorney,stated this is the same agreement as that recently approved by the Board. He stated it allows Legacy Title and Escrow,Inc., to file and record documents directly from its own computers. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said Memorandum of Understanding and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY DISTRICTATTORNEYANDAUTHORIZECHAIRTO SIGN- JASON BERGEVIN: Mr. Warden stated there is a statutory requirement for the Board of County Commissioners to set the salary for all Deputy District Attorneys who are appointed to office. Responding to Commissioner Geile,Mr.Warden stated this does fall within the budget.Commissioner Geile moved to appoint Jason Bergevin as a Deputy District Attorney. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR DONATION OF PROPERTY FOR POUDRE RIVER TRAIL AND GRANT OF EASEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Barker stated in June,2004, the board approved an agreement from Raindance Aquatic Investments, Inc.,for constructing part of the Poudre Trail through its property; however, as the trail was being completed, it was not located where planned. He also stated a change in ownership of the property occurred prior to approval of the agreement, and the new property owner requested the inclusion of a fence at the Board's expense. He stated this amendment cleans up the legal description, adds Russell and Jeanne Sanford to the agreement, and provides for inclusion of the fence. He reiterated that the trail is already in place. Responding to Chair Jerke,Mr. Barker stated the property is located near Water Valley,and may eventually be annexed intothe Town of Windsor. Commissioner Vaad clarified that the Poudre River Trail Board will pay for the fence,not Minutes, December 14, 2005 2005-3622 Page 2 BC0016 the Board of County Commissioners, and he moved to approve said amendment and grant of easement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER ENERGY IMPACT GRANT FOR WELD COUNTY ROADS 74 AND 19 PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr.Warden stated this is the contract for the Weld County Road 74 and 19 Intersection Project, in the amount of$850,000.00, which is one-half of the cost of the total project. Responding to ChairJerke,Mr.Warden stated the award was more than expected because of the manner in which the application was completed, and that it was structured to show the project was energy related. He also said the State was very generous. Commissioner Long moved to approve said grant and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent agenda. No Ordinances were approved in the regular business meeting; however, Ordinances#235 and#236 were approved on an emergency basis at the Final Budget Hearing held on this date. 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 9:30 a.m. oolgo""....4. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ,I, I / 47\ WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: tetEt � �I/ "per j �f, J� sil`'�,, ilham H. erke, Chair Weld County Clerk to the Board;r `` f� �L /��•1 Fe II• I M. eile�Pro-Tem B V i e-A ll (,t , D uty Clert'to the Board David E. Long EXCUSED Robert D. Mas n SMGlenn Va Minutes, December 14, 2005 2005-3622 Page 3 BC0016 Hello