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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
OCTOBER 13, 2004
TAPE #2004-47
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, October 13, 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-Tern
Commissioner M. J. Geile
Commissioner David E. Long - EXCUSED
Commissioner Glenn Vaad - EXCUSED
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
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 October 11, 2004, as printed. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: ADD AS NEW BUSINESS#3:CONSIDER RESOLUTION EXPRESSING
CONDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR CACHE LA POUDRE RIVER NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA TECHNICAL
AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2004: Commissioner Geile move to approve the amendment. Seconded by
Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Geile moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES-SHERIFF'S OFFICE-WILLIAM"EARL"ROUNDS: Chair Masden read
the presentation into the record. Sheriff John Cooke stated Earl was a valuable member of the office and
had a smile which will be remembered by many. Sheriff Cooke stated the community's heart goes out to
Earl's family. Mary Rounds accepted the presentation and Chair Masden expressed his condolences on
behalf of the Board of County Commissioners. He stated he appreciates the Sheriff's Office staff and the
contribution they make to the community.
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RECOGNITION OF SERVICES- FAIR BOARD-CAROL KARRE: Chair Masden read the presentation
into the record. Brad Gillmore, Extension Service,stated Ms. Karre passed away after an extended illness
and Ms. Karre gave many hours of service to Weld County. Holly King, Ms. Karre's daughter,accepted the
presentation and stated her mother really enjoyed working with the Board of County Commissioners and
formed many friendships during her years of service. Commissioner Jerke stated Ms. Karre demonstrated
great courage and determination and had served on three different boards during her years with the County.
He stated Ms. Karre had a tremendous commitment and part of her legacy was the contribution she
continued to make throughout her period of illness. Commissioner Geile relayed a story demonstrating Ms.
Karre's tenacity and leadership and stated her family should be proud of her accomplishments. Chair
Masden emphasized because of her dedication to the young people in the community, she will be fondly
remembered.
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 $348,608.26
Commissioner Geile moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Jerke
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT CONCRETE SAND BID- PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Warden listed the two bidders as Hall-Irwin
and Aggregate Industries. He stated the bid will be considered for approval on October 27, 2004.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES IN THE HILL-N-PARK SUBDIVISION:
Keith Meyer, Department of Public Works,stated meetings were held with citizens of Hill-n-Park,concerns
were addressed and the Department is prepared to install the devices. Responding to Commissioner
Jerke, Mr. Meyer stated the Department had received positive feedback from residents within Aristocrat
Ranchettes regarding the devices installed within their neighborhood. Chair Masden stated during a recent
visit to the neighborhood, several residents expressed satisfaction with the positive impact the traffic
devices had made. Commissioner Geile expressed his appreciation to the Sheriffs Office and the
Department of Public Works for their participation in the meetings. CommissionerJerke moved to approve
said installation. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF WATER SYSTEM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN - MOUNTAIN VIEW WATER ASSOCIATION: Mr. Warden stated through the State of Colorado
Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Program, pass-through funds of$85,180 will be provided for the
reconstruction of water lines along Weld County Road 17, installation of up to 100 water meters, and the
purchase of a remote water meter reading system for Weld County Roads 13 and 17 improvements.
Commissioner Geile moved to approve said agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion
carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR CACHE LA POUDRE RIVER
NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2004: Bruce Barker,County Attorney,
reviewed Public Law 104-323 designating the Cache La Poudre River as a heritage area. He stated the law
is being amended to create the Cache la Poudre National Heritage Area Management Plan Technical
Amendments Act of 2004(Act of 2004). Mr. Barker requested support of the Act of 2004,conditional upon
such Act being modified to require that certain private properties and regulatory protections be stated in the
Management Plan. CommissionerJerke stated he has wanted to ensure that Weld County and its citizens
are protected under the Cache la Poudre River Corridor Law,and with the Board of County Commissioner's
support of the Act of 2004 and the stated conditions,those protections should be provided. Commissioner
Jerke moved to approve said resolution. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion 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 9:40 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
W L COUNTY, COLORADO
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Robert D. Masden, Chair
•`,lerk to the Board
William erke, Pro-Tem
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to the Board
UNI. M. J. Geile
EXCUSED
David E. Long
EXCUSED
Glenn Vaad
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