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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
NOVEMBER 16, 2005
TAPE #2005-43
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 16, 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 - EXCUSED
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Donna Bechler
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Geile moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of November 14, 2005, as printed. Commissioner Masden 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 Masden moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Long seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS:
ChairJerke stated he read an encouraging letter from Mike Coffman who is working on the elections in Iraq
and teaching the people how to remain safe when voting.
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WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds $390,700.43
Electronic Transfers -All Funds $1,689.00
Commissioner Long moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Geile
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT FLEET MANAGEMENT SERVICES BID-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Pat Persichino,
Director of General Services, read the names of the two vendors who submitted bids into the record. Said
bid will be considered for approval on December 7,2005. (Clerk's Note: Bid was considered for approval
on November 28, 2005)
APPROVE D-8T HIGH TRACK BULLDOZER WITH RIPPER BID-DEPARTMENTOF PUBLIC WORKS
(CON'T FROM 11/2/05): Pat Persichino, Director of General Services, stated the Department of Public
Works recommends approval of the second lowest bid from Wagner Equipment, in the amount of
$432,048.00. He stated the low bid,from Power Motive Corporation,was rejected since it did not meet the
required specifications. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said bid,based on staffs recommendation.
The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Long, carried unanimously.
APPROVE ROAD RECLAIMER BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (CON'T FROM 11/2/05):
Mr. Persichino stated three bids were considered during a prior work session, and the Department of Public
Works recommended approval of the third lowest bid from Faris Machinery,in the amount of$395,950.00.
He stated the two lowest bids, from Wagner Equipment Company and Power Equipment, were rejected
since they did not meet the required specifications. Responding to Commissioner Masden, Jeff Jerome,
Department of Public Works,stated staff inspected the equipment in Texas. Commissioner Masden moved
to approve said bid,based on staffs recommendation. The motion,which was seconded by Commissioner
Long, carried unanimously.
APPROVE BRIDGE REHABILITATION BID-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino stated
the Department of Public Works recommended approval of the low bid from J-2 Contracting Company,in
the amount of$168,048.00. Responding to ChairJerke,Mr.Jerome stated ten existing bridges are included
in this project and a majority are 10 years old or older. The rehabilitation project involves reinforcement of
the bridges, preventing corrosion, and extending the life of the bridges. Commissioner Long moved to
approve said bid, based on staffs recommendation. The motion,which was seconded by Commissioner
Geile, carried unanimously.
APPROVECONTRACT INMATE MEDICAL SERVICES BID-SHERIFF'S OFFICE(JAIL): Mr.Persichino
stated the Sheriffs Office recommended approval of the low bid from Correctional Healthcare Management,
in the amount of$1,093,092.00. Responding to ChairJerke,Mr.Persichino stated the County has used this
company in prior years. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said bid, based on staffs
recommendation. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Geile, carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDERTEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WCR 25 BETWEEN WCRS 18 AND 20: Mr.Jerome requested
closure of Weld County Road 25, between Weld County Roads 18 and 20, from November 28, 2005,
through December 2, 2005, for culvert replacement. Commissioner Long moved to approve said road
closure. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER CERTIFICATION OF WEED ENFORCEMENT LIEN-VERAGLENDENNING:Bruce Barker,
County Attorney, presented the procedure for weed enforcement to the Board. He further stated weed
enforcement work was completed on the property on July 27,2005,and the bill has not been paid;therefore,
it will be sent to the Treasurer's Office to place a lien, in the amount of$990.00, on the two parcels of
property. Neither the property owner, nor a representative was present. Commissioner Geile moved to
approve the certification of weed enforcement lien for Vera Glendenning. Seconded by Commissioner
Long, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CERTIFICATION OF WEED ENFORCEMENT LIEN-CONNIE WHITFIELD,AND/OR VALLEY
BANK AND TRUST:Mr.Barker stated weed enforcement work was completed on the property on August 9,
2005, and the bill has not been paid;therefore, it will be sent to the Treasurer's Office to place a lien, in the
amount of$1,512.00, on the parcel of property. Neither the property owner, nor a representative was
present. Responding to Commissioner Masden,Mr.Jerome stated the charges are different for each case
since there are special contract rates for the different types of mowing equipment utilized. Mr. Barker stated
administrative fees can be as high as 20 percent, and these three cases are between 10 and 20 percent.
Mr.Jerome stated he will research the differences in administrative fees. Commissioner Masden moved
to approve the certification of weed enforcement lien for Connie Whitfield, and/or Valley Bank and Trust.
Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CERTIFICATION OF WEED ENFORCEMENTLIEN - JOHN HORTON: Mr. Barker stated
weed enforcement work was completed on the property on August 10,2005,and the bill has not been paid;
therefore, it will be sent to the Treasurer's Office to place a lien, in the amount of$226.80, on the two
parcels of property. Neither the property owner, nor a representative was present. Commissioner Long
moved to approve the certification of weed enforcement lien for John Horton. Seconded by Commissioner
Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER INCREASE OF PETTY CASH FUND AT WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT: Mr.Warden stated the Department of Public Health and Environment has
requested the Petty Cash fund be increased from$100.00 to$200.00,to facilitate small transactions,and
approval is recommended. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said increase of petty cash fund.
Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER DECLARING CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTYAND AUTHORIZE SALE OF
SAME AT RITCHIE BROTHERS AUCTIONEERS AUCTION: Mr.Warden read the list of the four pieces
of equipment that will be placed for auction, and stated each piece has already been replaced.
Commissioner Masden moved to declare said equipment as surplus property and authorize the sale of the
equipment at the Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers Auction. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion
carried unanimously.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE#2005-13, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING,
WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 9 INFORMATION SERVICES, OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE:
Commissioner Masden moved to read by title only. Seconded by Commissioner Geile,the motion carried
unanimously. Mr. Barker read said title into the record. Mr.Warden stated work sessions with Information
Services were held to discuss the computer devices and security,and modifications to the Ordinance. He
further stated a modification has been made regarding Section 9-3-90.C.10, and it now reads, "Contents
of Web pages must be approved by the Department Head/Elected Official or his or her designee".
Commissioner Geile moved to approve Ordinance #2005-15 on second reading. Seconded by
Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
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PLANNING:
CONSIDER PARTIAL VACATION OF USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT #1316 - HALL-IRWIN
CORPORATION,C/O JULIE COZAD, LOT HOLDING INVESTMENTS, LLC: Sheri Lockman, Department
of Planning Services, stated a gravel mining operation is no longer located on the property. She stated
the applicant is working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)to bring the property
into compliance. Commissioner Geile moved to approve the partial vacation of Use by Special Review
Permit#1316. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent
agenda. Ordinance #2005-13 was approved on second 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 9:35 a.m.
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