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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
APRIL 7, 2004
TAPE #2004-15
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, April 7, 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 Vaad moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of April 5, 2004, as printed. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the Certification of Hearings
conducted on April 5, 2004, as follows: 1)A Site Specific Development Plan and USR#1451, Ralph and
Barbara May. Commissioner Long 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 Jerke seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Jerke reported that he attended the
Breakfast of Champions earlier today, and the theme was "Eat less, move more, and live longer."
Commissioner Jerke stated the event was well organized and well attended.
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WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds $635,614.55
Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Jerke
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT WELD COUNTY COURTS AND WORK RELEASE, PHASE II BIDS - DEPARTMENT OF
FINANCE: Mr. Warden read the names of six vendors who submitted bids into the record. Said bid will
be considered for approval on April 21, 2004.
APPROVE TRAFFIC SIGNAL (WCR7) BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Warden stated
staff has recommended approval of the low bid from Zak Dirt, Inc., in the amount of $408,689.89.
Commissioner Long moved to accept the bid,as recommended by staff. The motion,which was seconded
by Commissioner Vaad, carried unanimously.
APPROVE TELEPHONE SYSTEM AND PAGING FOR WELD FOOD BANK BID - DEPARTMENT OF
FINANCE: Mr. Warden stated staff has recommended approval of the low bid from RC Telecom, in the
amount of $14,171.17. Commissioner Jerke moved to accept the bid, as recommended by staff. The
motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Vaad, carried unanimously.
APPROVE MOW / HERBICIDAL BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Warden stated the
memorandum received from staff is unclear, therefore, he asked this matter be continued for one week.
Commissioner Vaad moved to continue this matter to April 14, 2004, at 9:00 a.m. The motion, which was
seconded by Commissioner Jerke, carried unanimously.
APPROVE BUSES FOR TRANSPORTATION BY CDOT BID - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES:
Mr. Warden stated the Colorado Department of Transportation must also approve this bid,and since staff
has not received a response from them, he recommended the matter be continued for one week.
Commissioner Vaad moved to continue this matter to April 14, 2004, at 9:00 a.m. The motion,which was
seconded by Commissioner Long, carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES - ROLAND MURREN AND
MARLENA MURREN LIVING TRUST: Mike Sampson, Assessor's Office, stated proof of agricultural use
has now been provided, and he recommended approval. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said
petition for abatement. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Jerke, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES - SHANE AND PAMELA HARSH:
Mr. Sampson stated this parcel was double assessed and is being corrected. Commissioner Long moved
to approve said petition for abatement. The motion,wish was seconded by Commissioner Jerke, carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES-PACKAGING CORPORATION OF
AMERICA, C/O GRANT THORNTON, LLP: Duane Robson, Assessor's Office, stated this is the
conclusion of a two-year problem, which initiated when the taxpayer overstated the taxes. Following staff
discussions and meetings with the petitioner, a new equipment list was submitted, at which time staff
completed an equipment audit, and Mr. Robson recommended approval of this abatement. Responding
to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Robson stated this is the full amount of the abatement being requested.
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Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said petition for abatement. The motion,which was seconded by
Commissioner Vaad, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER NONEXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE OF
WELD COUNTY ROAD 104 RIGHT-OF-WAY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - DARYL AND
CYNTHIA BURKHART: Don Carroll, Department of Public Works, stated this is for an agreement
regarding the section line between Sections 16 and 21 and Sections 15 and 22. Responding to
Commissioner Long, Mr. Carroll stated there is 30 feet of right-of-way on the north side of Section 16 and
the south side of Section 15. Daryl Burkhart, applicant, stated they are building a house, with hopes of
raising a few livestock. No other testimony was given. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said
agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER NONEXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE OF
WELD COUNTY ROAD 4 RIGHT-OF-WAY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - WILLIAM BELL: Mr.
Carroll stated this is a result of Recorded Exemption #3558, which was a three-lot split. He stated the
agreement is for right-of-way known as Weld County Road 4, for a distance of one-half mile west of Weld
County Road 63. He stated the applicant has proposed a building envelope in the southwest corner of the
southeast quarter. No public testimony was given. Commissioner Long moved to approve said agreement
and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke,the motion carried unanimously. Keith
Meyers, Department of Public Works,stated the work session regarding nonexclusive license agreements
will be held within the next several weeks.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE#2004-2, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND RE-ENACTING,
WITH AMENDMENTS,CHAPTER 5,ARTICLE IV,OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE: Commissioner Vaad
moved to read by title only. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Long, carried
unanimously.
Bruce Barker, County Attorney, read the title of Ordinahce#2004-2. Mr. Barker stated this is the change
to the Purchasing Policy to allow for qualification based bidding. No public testimony was given.
Commissioner Vaad moved to approve Ordinance #2004-2 on second reading. 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. Ordinance #2004-2 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.
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There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:30 a.m.
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