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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
SEPTEMBER 8, 2004
TAPE #2004-38 AND #2004-39
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, September 8, 2004, 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 Robert D. Masden, Chair
Commissioner William H. Jerke, Pro-Tem
Commissioner M. J. Geile
Commissioner David E. Long
Commissioner Glenn Vaad
Also present:
Assistant County Attorney, Lee Morrison
Acting Clerk to the Board, Debra S. Miller
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of September 1, 2004, as printed. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Long moved to approve the Certification of Hearings
conducted on September 1,2004, as follows: 1) USR#1479, Fred and Carol Ley; 2) USR#1480, Mildred
Mae Sarchet, LLC; and 3) USR #1458, Kenneth Shannon. Commissioner Jerke 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 Geile seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports.
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WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds $1,549,074.03
Commissioner Long moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Geile
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT BIDS: No bids to present.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER TASK ORDER OPTION TO RENEW LETTER#1 FOR COLORADO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
AND NUTRITION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Gaye Morrison, Department of Public
Health and Environment, stated the five-year grant will cover the cost of maintaining current staffing,with
the addition of a part-time School Health Educator. She explained that the five focus areas will be diabetes,
asthma and obesity prevention, and improving nutrition and fitness. Responding to Chair Masden, Ren
Bedell, Department of Public Health and Environment,stated the target areas will be schools that meet the
low income standards and the uninsured community. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the task order
and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Long, carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, PARTIAL STIPULATION AND PARTIAL SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES RE: JOINT APPLICATION TO EXPAND LOCAL CALLING AREA IN
NORTHERN COLORADO AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Lee Morrison, Assistant CountyAttorney,
reviewed the criteria cited in the Community of Interest Standard. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Mr.
Morrison stated the Office of Consumer Counsel to the Public Utilities Commission routinely reviews all
rate-setting cases. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Morrison stated the only issue that is being
determined today is the community of interest. Commissioner Vaad stated the agreement, in itself, is a
positive acknowledgment of the community of interest. Chair Masden stated the rate increment of$.06 per
access line, per month,would appear to be favorable to the communities involved. Commissioner Jerke
moved to approve the agreement and authorize Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Vaad, carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER REVISION OF 1-25 MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT AREA STRUCTURAL PLAN MAP 2.2,
STRUCTURAL TRANSPORTATION NETWORK: Frank Hempen,Jr., Department of Public Works,stated
the roadway classification plan, approved in late 1996/1997, required revision and updating due to rapid
County growth and subsequent development issues. Mr. Hempen stated staff initiated the public review
process by contacting local municipalities,as well as advertising an open house. He explained there were
seventeen attendees at the April Open House, with little or no public comment received. Mr. Hempen
stated the classification plan provides for the future reservation of rights-of-way and ensures the County's
ability to acquire said rights-of-way without the encumbrances of significant improvements. Mr. Hempen
reviewed the major changes made to the classification plan. Responding to Commissioner Vaad, Mr.
Hempen stated the Colorado Department of Parks is concerned about extending Weld County Road 7.
Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Hempen stated the area on both sides of Weld County Road 7.5
is planned for employment centers, regional commercial centers and residential development,and he was
not certain if the County would play a significant role in future construction extensions. Commissioner Vaad
stated clarity was a necessity when planning future rights-of-way needs for Weld County Road 20. Sharon
Young, property owner, stated she is opposed to the extension of Weld County Road 7.5, and requested
that property owners affected by future road development, be notified on proposed changes. Responding
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to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Hempen confirmed not all property owners were notified; however,
advertisements had been placed in all local newspapers and notices were posted at town halls and the
Service Center. Commissioner Vaad moved to continue the matter to September 13, 2004, at 9:00 a.m.
Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PARTIAL VACATION OF USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#1339-ROCKY MOUNTAIN
ENERGY CENTER, LLC: Jacqueline Hatch, Department of Planning Services,described the location of
the 107-acre parcel, along with the Conditions of Approval. After much discussion, Commissioner Jerke
moved to approve the partial vacation. The motion,which was seconded by Commissioner Long, carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER OPENING A PREVIOUSLY VACATED ROAD, EASTLAND ROAD, AS AN EMERGENCY
ACCESS FOR PZ#1000-STENERSON, OLSON & LOWREY DEVELOPMENT, LLC, C/O BERNARD,
LYONS, GADDIS AND KAHN: Ms. Hatch requested the item be continued to the 10:00 a.m. hearings.
Commissioner Geile moved to table the item until the 10:00 a.m. hearings to be heard in conjunction with
Change of Zone#1000. The motion,which was seconded by Commissioner Vaad, 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 10:00 a.m.
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