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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
NOVEMBER 9, 2005
TAPE #2005-41
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, November 9, 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 Masden moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of November 7, 2005, as printed. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
READ ORDINANCE BY TAPE:Commissioner Vaad moved to read Code Ordinance#2005-15 by tape.
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 Geile seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, FAIR BOARD - ASHLEY GROSS, BARBARA CARTER, GORDON
LEDALL,JANE EVANS CORNELIUS, RANDYSPAEDT,JOHN SCANGA,JIM DWYER: ChairJerke read
the certificate into the record, recognizing each individual for their service with the Fair Board.
Commissioner Vaad stated a majority of the individuals will be serving another term on the Fair Board,and
the Board will give recognition at the upcoming Fair Board Dinner.
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RECOGNITIONOFSERVICES,EXTENSION ADVISORYCOUNCIL-GERALD ROTH,GENE INLOES:
ChairJerke read the certificate into the record, recognizing Gerald Roth and Gene Inloes for their service
with the Extension Advisory Council. Mr. Roth was present to receive his certificate and stated his service
with the Extension Advisory Council was an educational experience, and he would be glad to serve again
in the future. Chair Jerke and Commissioner Vaad expressed their thanks to Mr. Roth for his service.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, NOXIOUS WEED MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD - LAURI
KLAUSNER,ROBERTABARRINGTON: ChairJerke read the certificate into the record,recognizing Lauri
Klausner and Roberta Barrington for their service on the Noxious Weed Management Advisory Board.
Ms. Barrington stated her service with the Board was a learning experience. Chair Jerke and
Commissioner Vaad stated their appreciation to Ms. Barrington for her work with the Board.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS:Commissioner Masden stated he recently attended the
Energy and Mineral Impact Grant hearings in Telluride, Colorado, and Mr. Warden presented a couple
upcoming projects for the County. Chair Jerke stated the funds for the grants come from the severance
tax in the oil and gas industry.
WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds
$488,614.69
Commissioner Long moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Geile
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT BIDS: Mr. Warden stated there were no bids to present.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER TASK ORDER FOR IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Dr.Mark
Wallace, Director of Public Health and Environment,stated for Federal funds are passed through the State
to promote immunizations for children. He stated the Immunization Program includes education for the
community, and for providers who administer immunizations. Dr. Wallace stated the Department is
required to collaborate with the State's Supplemental Nutrition Program, serve as a resource to the
Immunization Coalition,and provide walk-in clinics for persons of all ages. He further stated funds not to
exceed $47,387.00 will be provided for a term of January 1, 2006, through December 31, 2006.
Commissioner Long moved to approve said task order and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WELD COUNTY ROAD 62 BETWEEN WELD COUNTY ROAD
17 AND NEW LIBERTY STREET: Frank Hempen,Jr., Director of Public Works, stated GLH Construction
has requested the closure of Weld County Road 62,west of State Highway257 in the Windsor area to allow
construction of a sanitary sewer system. He stated the road will be closed from November 14, 2005,
through January 14, 2006, a traffic control plan has been submitted, and message boards will announce
the closure of the road in advance. In response to Chair Jerke, Mr. Hempen stated the detour routes are
Town of Windsor roads;however,traffic in the area is relatively low in volume. Commissioner Geile moved
to approve said temporary closure. Seconded by Commissioner Masden,the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERAMENDMENTTO AGREEMENT FOR WELD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE JAIL MEDICAL
UNIT SERVICE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-DREAM TEAM MEDICAL INCORPORATED: Rick
Dill,Sheriffs Office, stated the amendment will provide an increase,in the amount of$89,544.36,which is
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a nine percent increase of the original agreement for the year 2005. He stated the increase is necessary
due to the large increase of inmates and the unforseen nature of inmates receiving medical treatment. He
further stated funds in the amount of$68,544.36 will allow one complete nursing shift to be added, funds
in the amount of$10,000.00 will provide additional pharmaceuticals,and funds in the amount of$11,000.00
will provide additional support staff time. In response to Chair Jerke, Mr. Dill stated the entire amount of
medical care is over one million dollars; however,that does not include any additional liability for medical
care to outside providers. Further responding to Chair Jerke, Mr. Dill stated a catastrophic loss clause is
built into the contract of Dream Team Medical, which enables the company to be able to forecast its
maximum risk. Mr. Warden stated a bid will be presented for medical services for the year 2006. In
response to Chair Jerke, Mr.Warden stated the annual insurance costs for coverage for employees and
their dependents is over eight million dollars. In response to Commissioner Geile,Mr. Dill stated the County
is responsible for all costs above the stop loss limit, and effective management of the risk requires daily
management of the health of the offenders. Mr.Warden stated catastrophic inmate medical coverage is
available through Colorado Technical Services;however,the County has declined coverage since it is not
considered beneficial. Mr. Dill stated many of the inmates come into the jail in need of health services,and
in many cases routine medical maintenance has been neglected. Commissioner Geile moved to approve
said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER COVENANT OF DEDICATION AND GRANT OF PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR THE UNITED
STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS GEISERT PIT MITIGATION AREAAND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN: Jeff Jerome, Department of Public Works, stated the Army Corps of Engineers has requested a
Covenant of Dedication to guarantee protection of wetlands from construction or future growth at the Geisert
Pit. In response to Chair Jerke, Mr. Jerome stated the surface area is approximately 5.96 acres. Mr.
Jerome further stated the Grant of Permanent Easement will allow the Corps of Engineers to make
inspections without interference. Commissioner Long moved to approve said covenant of dedication and
grant of permanent easement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the
motion carried unanimously.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE#2005-15, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING,
WITH AMENDMENTS,CHAPTER 5 APPENDICES,OF THE WELD COUNTYCODE: Mr.Warden stated
Ordinance#2005-15 reflects the fees recommended for adjustment in the 2006 Budget,and he reviewed
the adjustments for all of the fees being revised. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve
Ordinance #2005-15 on first reading. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried
unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER REQUEST TO PREADVERTISE SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#1535-WAYNE AND PATRICIAMEDLIN:Jacqueline Hatch, Department of
Planning Services, stated the applicant has requested preadvertisement for Use by Special Review
Permit#1535 due to a six-month contract on the property for a 1031 exchange. She stated the Planning
Commission hearing is scheduled for December 20,2005,and the earliest the Board could review the case
is January4,2006. She further stated staff has concerns regarding the application being ready in time for
the early hearing, as several items to be completed need to be reviewed by staff. Ms. Hatch stated the
Department of Planning Services recommends denial of the request. Wayne Medlin,applicant,stated he
has owned an electrical business for over 30 years, and he is trying to sell his existing business location
in Brighton. He stated the 1031 tax exchange allows him a six-month window,and he cannot move forward
with modifications to the new location without approval from the Board. He further stated he believes he
can meet staff requirements prior to a Board hearing on January 4,2006. Chair Jerke stated the applicant
is taking a risk by requesting an early Board hearing. In response to Commissioner Geile, Mr.Medlin stated
he has a contingency plan should the transaction take longer than six months, and he would continue the
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Use by Special Review Permit process for the new property. He further stated the only item lacking that
staff has requested is the Mineral Rights agreement. In response to Commissioner Geile, Mr.Medlin stated
the property is 4.25 acres in size, including the easements. Commissioner Geile stated he is in favor of
granting the preadvertisement, and moved to approve said request to preadvertise. 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 first 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 9:55 a.m.
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