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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JANUARY 26, 2005
TAPE #2005-06
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 26, 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 - EXCUSED
Commissioner David E. Long
Commissioner Robert D. Masden - EXCUSED
Commissioner Glenn Vaad
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Debra Miller
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 24, 2005, as printed. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
READ ORDINANCE BY TAPE: Commissioner Vaad moved to read Code Ordinance#2005-01 by tape.
Commissioner Long 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 Vaad moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Long seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Vaad briefly reviewed the misinformation
circulating that Weld County did not perform free AIDS testing. He stated there is free AIDS testing available
and the only issue may be scheduling of said testing.
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WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds $509,057.29
Electronic Transfers -All Funds $2,754.00
Commissioner Long moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Vaad
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT AND APPROVE CAB AND CHASSIS, 4X4 - PUBLIC WORKS: Pat Persichino, Director of
General Services, stated emergency approval is requested because Ford's drop-dead order date has
passed; however, it can still order the vehicle if the bid is approved on an emergency basis. He stated
Garnsey and Wheeler Ford is the low bidder at$31,972.29. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the bid.
Commissioner Long seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTANDAPPROVE ELECTRIC CONVECTION STEAMER FOR JAIL KITCHEN BID-BUILDINGS
AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT: Mr. Persichino stated the old steamer is the most important piece of
equipment at the jail, IT is in disrepair and repairs would not be beneficial from a cost standpoint. Mr.
Persichino recommended the low bid from United Restaurant Supply, in the amount of $10,801.
Commissioner Long moved to approve the bid. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried
unanimously.
APPROVE 1/2-TON 4 X 4 WITH CREW CAB BID - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT: Mr.
Persichino recommended the low bid. Commissioner Vaad moved to accept the low bid submitted by
Perkins Motor Company, in the amount of$21,905. Seconded by Commissioner Long,the motion carried
unanimously.
APPROVE 1/2-TON 4 X 4 PICKUPS BID-DEPARTMENTS OF BUILDING INSPECTION AND PLANNING
SERVICES: Mr. Persichino recommended the low bid. Commissioner Long moved to accept the low bid
submitted by Champion Chevrolet,in the amount of$71,165,for five pickups. Seconded by Commissioner
Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE PATROL VEHICLES BID - SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Mr. Persichino recommended the low bid.
Commissioner Vaad moved to accept the third lowest bid submitted by Garnsey and Wheeler, in the
amount of$143,091.55, for seven patrol vehicles, citing the Weld County Home Rule Charter specifying
preference to resident Weld County bidders in all cases where the bids are competitive in price and quality.
Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE CIVILIAN VEHICLES BID-SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Mr. Persichino stated the low bid from Weld
County Garage did not meet specifications and, therefore, recommended the second lowest bid from
Spradley Barr Ford. Commissioner Vaad moved to accept the second lowest bid submitted by Spradley
Barr Ford,in the amount of$58,828,for four civilian vehicles. Seconded by Commissioner Long,the motion
carried unanimously.
APPROVE SUV'S BID - SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Mr. Persichino stated the low bid from Perkins Motor
Company was for a Dodge Durango and the equipment going into the vehicle will not fit. He, therefore,
recommended the second lowest bid from Spradley Barr Ford. Commissioner Vaad moved to accept the
second lowest bid submitted by Spradley Barr Ford,in the amount of$68,139,for three vehicles. Seconded
by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
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APPROVE MEDIUM SUV BID - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT: Mr. Persichino
recommended the low bid. Commissioner Vaad moved to accept the second lowest bid submitted by
Garnsey and Wheeler Ford, in the amount of$18,966.79, citing the Weld County Home Rule Charter
specifying preference to resident Weld County bidders in all cases where the bids are competitive in price
and quality. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE ALLOWABLE ALTERNATIVE VEHICLES/PARATRANSIT BUSES BID-DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN SERVICES: Mr. Persichino stated the low bid and the second lowest bid did not meet
specifications and,therefore, recommended the third lowest bid from Davey Coach Sales, Inc. He stated
if the Board of County Commissioners decides not to approve the bid from Davey Coach Sales, Inc.,then
staff recommends rejecting the bid and rebidding the package, omitting the retractable lift. Chair Jerke
stated he prefers to rebid because of the cost of the retractable lift and Commissioner Vaad stated the
limited number of days of snow and ice that would require use of the retractable lift are limited.
Commissioner Long moved to reject said bid. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried
unanimously.
APPROVE MINI BUSES WITH RAMPS BID - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES: Mr. Persichino
stated the low bid from Intermountain Coach Leasing, Inc., for a 2005 Braun Corporation"Entervan", did
not meet specifications and, therefore, recommended the second lowest bid from Intermountain Coach
Leasing, Inc.,for a 2005 Eldorado National"Amerivan". Commissioner Long moved to accept the second
lowest bid, from Intermountain Coach Leasing, Inc., in the amount of$65,346, for two mini buses with
ramps. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE ALLOWABLE ALTERNATIVE VEHICLES BID-DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES: Mr.
Persichino stated the three lowest bids from McCandless International Trucks, Intermountain Coach
Leasing, Inc., and Colorado/West Equipment Company, did not meet specifications and, therefore,
recommended the fourth lowest bid from Transwest Trucks. Commissioner Vaad moved to accept the
fourth lowest bid from Transwest Trucks, in the amount of $258,783, for seven allowable alternative
vehicles. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER VACATION AND DISCLAIMER OF RIGHT,TITLE AND INTEREST IN AND TO DRAINAGE
EASEMENT - TOWN OF FREDERICK: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, identified the location of the
drainage easement, stating the easement was granted to Weld County on June 18, 1979. He stated the
Town of Frederick is currently working on an annexation of the property where the easement is located,and
is requesting a vacation and disclaimer of right, title and interest in and to said drainage easement, from
Weld County, in the form of a resolution. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Barker stated Weld
County is not giving up a tremendous property right with the action. Responding to Commissioner Vaad,
Don Carroll, Department of Public Works, entered Exhibit A into the record, indicating there are no Weld
County interests surrounding the property. Commissioner Long moved to approve said vacation and
disclaimer of right,title and interest in and to said drainage easement. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad,
the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO 911 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICE AUTHORITY BOARD:
Commissioner Long moved to approve the appointment of Rod DeRoo to the Weld 911 Emergency
Telephone Service Authority Board. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad,the motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE #2005-01, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND
REENACTING,WITH AMENDMENTS,CHAPTER 22 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN,CHAPTER 23 ZONING,
AND CHAPTER 24 SUBDIVISIONS, OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE: Mr. Barker stated the changes
include the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning and Subdivision Chapters. He stated the most significant
changes will be under Chapter 24, Section 24-8-20.C, which will eliminate the contiguous acreage
requirements for three and four-lot Recorded Exemptions. He stated Department of Planning Services staff
was not able to attend First Reading;however,they will give a presentation during Second Reading of Code
Ordinance #2005-01.
Responding to ChairJerke for public input,Clair Orr stated he has reviewed the proposed changes and has
concerns regarding the 160 acres referenced in Section 24-8-20.C of the Weld County Code. He stated
not every property is the same and there needs to be allowances for short quarters and short 80-acre
parcels. Responding to Chair Jerke, Mr. Barker stated he would look at the language in Section 24-8-20.C.
Mr. Orr questioned the necessity of changing the notification date for Subdivision Exemptions, in Section
24-8-35, of the Weld County Code, from 45 to 60 days. Mr. Barker stated staff will address the issue at a
scheduled Work Session, to which Mr. Orr was invited. After a brief discussion regarding subsurface
notification,Commissioner Vaad moved to approve Ordinance#2005-01 on First Reading. Seconded by
Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER SETTING FORTH THE INTENTION OF WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, TO ISSUE
ADJUSTABLE RATE REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE MANUFACTURING FACILITY - CUSTOM
MICROWAVE, INC.: Mr.Warden stated Weld County receives an annual allocation for industrial revenue
bonds. He explained the Internal Revenue Service allocates so many dollars worth of tax exempt bonds
to the State and the State allocates the monies to local jurisdictions. Mr. Warden stated Weld County's
allocation for 2005 is $5,006,160. He explained the Board of County Commissioners has established a
procedure regarding competition for the allocation,which allows submission of an application by January 2
of each year. He explained that, if the allocations are not used or applied for by January 2, the funds are
available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Mr. Warden stated the only request this year came from Custom Microwave, Inc. (CMI),which is requesting
$2,580,000. He stated CMI, which was founded in 1965, is located in Longmont, Colorado, and
manufactures precision microwave, millimeter wave and sub-millimeter wave communication hardware
for space, military and research applications. He stated CMI has outgrown its space at its Longmont facility
and wishes to build a facility in Weld County. Mr. Warden explained the criteria for the issuance of the
bonds to CMI;that is,the firm must meet Department of Planning Services criteria,it must secure financing,
and a recognized bond attorney must determine if the project meets State and Internal Revenue Service
guidelines. He stated everything is in order to issue the bonds to Custom Microwave, Inc.; however,to be
tax exempt the IRS requires issuance of an inducement Resolution,which states because of the offering
of issuance of industrial revenue bonds,CMI will relocate to Weld County. Mr.Warden stated Weld County
Ordinance#69A,which was amended with Ordinance#69B, permits the Board of County Commissioners
to issue industrial revenue bonds to an existing Colorado firm that may be located outside of Weld County.
Responding to Chair Jerke,Mr.Warden stated that in issuing the bonds, no debt is created for Weld County
or the taxpayers, and there is no liability created; in addition, the interest is exempt from both State and
Federal taxes. There was no public comment and the applicant was not present. Commissioner Long
moved to approve setting forth the intention of Weld County to issue adjustable rate revenue bonds to
Custom Microwave, Inc. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the
consent agenda. Ordinance #2005-01 was approved on First Reading.
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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.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
4002.4% WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
1861 t1 ?` y �� William H. Jerke, Chair
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%� �IM. J. eile, Pro-Tern
Deputy Clerk to the Board Un
David E. Long
EXCUSED
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GGlenn Vaad
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