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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
FEBRUARY 25, 2004
TAPE#2004.09
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, February 25, 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:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Carol A. Harding
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Geile moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of February 23, 2004, as printed. Commissioner Vaad 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 Long moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES,SHERIFF'S OFFICE-MICHAEL STARK:Chair Masden read the certificate
recognizing Michael Stark for 26 years of service in the Sheriff's Office. Mr. Stark was present to receive
his retirement pin.
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 $216,088.54
Electronic Transfers - All Funds $2,586,260.15
Commissioner Long moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Geile
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT 2004 DUST PALLIATIVE PROJECT BID-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr.Warden
read the names of two vendors who submitted bids into the record. Said bid will be considered for approval
on March 10, 2004.
PRESENT2004 SIGN MATERIAL BID-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:Mr.Warden read the names
of 12 vendors who submitted bids into the record. Said bid will be considered for approval on March 10,
2004.
APPROVE COUNTY NEWSPAPER BID - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE: Mr. Warden recommended
approval of the low bid from Fort Lupton Press. Responding to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Warden stated
we will add the notification of Fort Lupton Press being our legal newspaper on the website for reference by
the public. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said bid as recommended by staff. The motion,which
was seconded by Commissioner Jerke, carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES - JEFF AND ERIN MARSH: Mike
Sampson,Assessor's Office,stated this had been changed to a residential tract,when it should have been
left agricultural;however,documentation was not present until the tax notice was received. Commissioner
Geile moved to approve said petition as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Long, and it carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES-JOEL AND CHERYL NELSON: Mr.
Sampson stated this is exactly the same as the last one. Responding to Commissioner Geile's request,
Mr. Sampson explained the procedure of handling abatements which brings them to the Board for
consideration for the benefit of several UNC students who were visiting the meeting. Commissioner Long
moved to approve said petition as recommended by staff. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Jerke, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER 2004-2005 GRANT APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF NURSE HOME VISITOR PROGRAM
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Linda Henry, Department of Public Health and Environment,stated the
first item is a renewal grant, and the next item is an expansion grant. She stated the renewal is in the
amount of $400,716 for the Nurse Home Visitor Program, and the expansion grant, in the amount of
$430,485,would double the grant. Ms.Henry stated the program is designed to reach low income,first time
mothers, during pregnancy and the first years of an infant's life. Responding to Commissioner Vaad
regarding the three self referrals,Nancy Weber, Department of Public Health and Environment,stated the
program has been on-going for three years and it is becoming more well known in the community;therefore,
friends and relatives tell others about the program. Responding further to Commissioner Vaad, Ms.Weber
stated the reduction of second out-of-wedlock pregnancies is one of the goals of the program; however,
data has not yet been obtained for significant statistics since the program has only been open for three
years and that data is just beginning to be accumulated. Responding to Commissioner Long, Ms.Weber
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stated there are over 3,000 births in Weld County each year, and an additional 100 could easily be
accommodated through our program. She stated 100 are currently being served. Commissioner Geile
commended Ms. Weber for being recognized by her peers as Weld County's program being the finest
program in Colorado. Ms.Weber stated we have had a very low attrition rate of 5.4 percent, as compared
to over 15 percent in the state. She attributed the success of the program to steady staffing, good
information,and good communications with referral agencies. Commissioner Long moved to approve said
application for renewal and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER 2004-2005 GRANT APPLICATION FOR EXPANSION OF NURSE HOME VISITOR PROGRAM
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN:Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said application for expansion
and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jerke, and it 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 9:35 a.m.
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