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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
AUGUST 3, 2005
TAPE #2005-30
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, August 3, 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 Long moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of August 1, 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 Vaad seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD - DORA JOHNSON, RON
KLAPHAKE, SHANNON O'CONNOR: Chair Jerke read the certificates into the record, recognizing Dora
Johnson, Ron Klaphake, and Shannon O'Connor for their service with the Workforce Development Board.
Chair Jerke and Commissioner Vaad stated their appreciation for the volunteer board members.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, PLANNING COMMISSION-JOHN FOLSOM, BRYANT GIMLIN,JAMES
ROHN: Chair Jerke read the certificates into the record, recognizing John Folsom, Bryant Gimlin, and
James Rohn for their service with the Planning Commission. Mr. Folsom thanked the Commissioners for
the opportunity to serve on the Planning Commission. Chair Jerke and Commissioner Geile expressed their
gratitude to Mr. Folsom for his dedication and professionalism. Mr. Rohn stated it has been a pleasure to
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serve for three years, and he has enjoyed working with the citizens of Weld County. Chair Jerke,
Commissioner Long, and Commissioner Vaad stated their appreciation to Mr. Rohn, and all members of
the Planning Commission, for their dedication.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, CHILD PROTECTION CITIZEN REVIEW PANEL-SUSAN BJORLAND,
BARBARA RODGERS: Chair Jerke read the certificates into the record, recognizing Susan Bjorland and
Barbara Rodgers for their service with the Child Protection Citizen Review Panel. Commissioner Vaad
commended Ms. Bjorland for her time spent serving the community.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, BOARD OF PUBLIC HEALTH-CHARLES BAUM: Chair Jerke read the
certificate into the record, recognizing Charles Baum for his service with the Board of Public Health. Mr.
Baum stated he was honored to serve as a volunteer. Chair Jerke and Commissioner Vaad expressed their
appreciation to Mr. Baum.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports.
WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds $632,142.40
Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Long
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
APPROVE WELD COUNTY SHERIFF'S ARENA WATER SERVICE - FINANCE DEPARTMENT: Pat
Persichino, Director of General Services,stated two vendors submitted bids,and staff recommend rejection
of the bids,due to excessive costs. Responding to Chair Jerke, Mr. Persichino stated a work session was
completed regarding these bids. Commissioner Long moved to reject said bid, based on staffs
recommendation. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Masden, carried unanimously.
APPROVE TIRE RECYCLING BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT: Mr.
Persichino stated staff recommended approval of the low bid from Snowy River Enterprises, in the amount
of$45,000.00. Responding to Chair Jerke, Mr. Persichino stated the bid from Tire Recycling, Inc.was for
a total of$46,250.00. He further stated the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA)encouraged the County
to give preference to an entity that will recycle and reuse, as Snowy River Enterprises will do. Responding
to Commissioner Masden,Trevor Jiricek, Department of Public Health and Environment,stated the amount
of the grant from DOLA was in the amount of$65,000.00, and staff will pursue adding a another collection
site with the$20,000.00 balance. Responding to Commissioner Vaad, Mr.Jiricek stated he contacted the
Town of Mead as requested, and the facilities there are in good standing. Responding to Chair Jerke, Mr.
Jiricek stated Snowy River Enterprises is located within the Weld County border, and has been at their
location near Highway 66 for ten to fifteen years. Commissioner Geile move to approve said bid. Seconded
by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
CONDUCT ORAL AUCTION FOR SALE OF MINERAL RIGHTS - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND
ADMINISTRATION: Mr. Warden stated the Board's policy regarding sale of mineral rights is that, upon
receipt of a request of the landowner, the mineral are listed for sale, by bid. He stated Cervi Enterprises,
property owner, requested sale of 160 mineral acres, and one bid was received, in the amount of$800, or
$5.00 per acre. He stated a minimum of $10.00 per acre is the policy for leasing minerals, and he
recommended that a work session be scheduled regarding this bid. Jim Copeley, Cervi Enterprises
Representative, stated the land itself is valued at approximately$150 per acre. He stated the purpose of
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selling the mineral rights is to facilitate trade arrangements with Pawnee National Grasslands, for more
effective management and operation of the land. Mr.Copeley stated the Forest Service owns various small
detached parcels of land, and would like to consolidate the lands so that the parcels are contiguous. He
stated the Federal lands are requesting possession of the mineral rights, to gain influence regarding
environmental issues, such as habitat. (Changed to Tape#2005-31). Chair Jerke stated a work session
will be scheduled, and representatives from Pawnee National Grasslands will be invited to the session.
Commissioner Geile moved to continue said auction until August 17, 2005, at 9:00 a.m. Seconded by
Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER GRANT OF PERMANENT RIGHTS OF WAY AND EASEMENTS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN - FARMERS RESERVOIR AND IRRIGATION COMPANY: Frank Hempen, Jr., Director of Public
Works, stated this grant concerns acquisition of a permanent roadway easement across the Bull Canal.
He stated the cost of acquisition is$1,000.00, and is based on the valuation of the property. Responding
to Chair Jerke, Mr. Hempen stated this grant is part of the strategic improvement plan for Weld County
Road 13. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said grant and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded
by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER ROAD MAINTENANCEAND IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN-ANN STONEBRAKER: Don Carroll, Department of Public Works,stated this agreement is for dust
abatement issues. He stated he has not received any complaints to date regarding dust issues.
Commissioner Geile moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WCR 46 BETWEEN WCRS 59 AND 61: Mr. Hempen stated
Weld County Road 46, between Weld County Roads 59 and 61 was closed on July 23, 2005 due to a
collapsed culvert, and is expected to be reopened on August 5, 2005. Commissioner Vaad moved to
approve said closure. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Long, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WCR 38 BETWEEN WCRS 31 AND 33: Mr. Hempen stated
Weld County Road 38,between Weld County Roads 31 and 33 will be closed from August 15,2005 through
September 30, 2005 to replace Bridge 38/31 B. Commissioner Long moved to approve said closure, The
motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Masden, carried unanimously. Commissioner Geile
expressed his appreciation to Keith Meyer and other Public Works employees who worked with the City of
Greeley regarding the closure of West 20th Street.
CONSIDER ENTRY UPON VARIOUS LANDS BY WELD COUNTY VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
SPECIALIST: Mr. Hempen stated the landowners of properties with noxious weeds have received a
ten-day legal notice and have failed to comply with the request to control the weeds. He stated the County
will enter the designated properties and control the noxious weeds at the landowner's expense.
Commissioner Long moved to approve said entry. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner
Vaad, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RENEWAL OF TAVERN LIQUOR LICENSE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-THE FORT
21, LTD, DBA THE FORT 21: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated no concerns were received from the
Sheriff's Office regarding this renewal, and staff recommends approval. Responding to Chair Jerke, Mr.
Barker stated The Fort 21 has not been cited for any violations regarding the serving of minors.
Commissioner Geile moved to approve said renewal and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
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PLANNING OLD BUSINESS:
CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION FOR THE WELD COUNTY ATTORNEY TO PROCEED WITH LEGAL
ACTION AGAINST GARY DEGGE AND WESTERN EQUIPMENT AND TRUCK, INC., C/O ALBERTO
LOYA FOR VIOLATION OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE (CON'T FROM 06/15/05): Bethany Salzman,
Department of Planning Services,stated an application for a Use by Special Review Permit was submitted
on June 30, 2005, and staff has been in contact with Mr. Loya. She stated staff requested this case be
referred back to the Department of Planning Services,to adequately process the application. She stated
Mr. Loya is aware that no racing activity will be allowed on the property until the completion and approval
of the Use by Special Review Permit. CommissionerGeile moved to refer said violation to the Department
of Planning Services. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Long, carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the
consent agenda. No Ordinances were approved.
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 9:50 a.m.
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