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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
SEPTEMBER 29, 2004
TAPE #2004-43
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 29, 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 - EXCUSED
Commissioner Glenn Vaad
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 Vaad moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of September 27, 2004, as printed. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: Chair Masden added New Business, Item #11, "Consider Lease of a
Portion of the Southwest Weld Administrative Building and authorize Chair to sign - Mountain View Fire
Protection District". Commissioner Geile moved to approve the amendments. Commissioner Vaad
seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
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.
PROCLAMATIONS:
HABITAT NORTH DEDICATION DAY-OCTOBER 1,2004: Chair Masden read the proclamation into the
record.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Geile stated there was a public meeting
with the citizens of Hill N Park to continue discussions regarding stop sign issues within the development.
Commissioner Geile stated representatives from the Sheriffs Office,the Department of Planning Services
and the Department of Public Works were in attendance to discuss safety issues, violations, stormwater
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regulations and stop sign installation. Commissioner Geile indicated the meeting was well attended with
open discussions.
WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds $485,078.05
Electronic Transfers -All Funds $2,724,776.87
Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Vaad
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT BIDS: Mr. Warden stated there were no bids to present.
APPROVE COMPUTER/TELEPHONE CABLING FOR COURTS WEST FACILITY/CENTENNIAL CENTER
- FINANCE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Warden recommended acceptance of the low bid from Sequel
Communications LLC Services, Inc.for$19,059.15. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the low bid.
Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER FOUR PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR OPERATIONAL EXPENSES FOR
RURAL SENIOR CENTERS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Walt Speckman, Director of Human
Services, stated this agreement will provide$1,500 to each of four senior centers to help with operational
expenses. Commissioner Vaad stated it was never the intention of the County to be the support system
of the Centers, or a source of supplementing the local municipalities' budgets. He explained that he will
participate in discussions at the next Area Agency on Aging Advisory Board meeting regarding other
strategies for funding the Centers. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Speckman stated the funds
are provided by State monies from a general fund allocation. Mr. Warden stated the County contributes
$12,500 annually to the fund for the Centers. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the agreements. The
motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Jerke, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEN PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR OUTREACH ACTIVITIES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr.Speckman stated each of the ten Centers will receive$500 for outreach
services. Commissioner Vaad stated the program is based on the County contributing monies in response
to grant applications from the senior centers. He explained the senior centers came up with some
innovative and low cost ways to outreach the senior community. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve
the agreements. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Geile, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR MIGRANTAND SEASONAL HEAD START
GRANTAND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr.Speckman stated this is the standard annual grant request
for $2,144,909, which is divided into $2,110,651 for Program Operation and $34,258 for Training and
Technical Assistance. Responding to Chair Masden, Mr. Speckman stated there are two centers on the
Western Slope and three or four in Weld County. Mr. Speckman explained that the Department reached
it's target enrollment of 266 children. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the application. The motion,
which was seconded by Commissioner Geile, carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR WCR 47 POTHOLING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN - COLORADO BORING COMPANY: Keith Meyer, Department of Public Works, stated the
potholing/utility location has been completed for the contract. Mr. Meyer explained the contract was based
on 34 potholes; however, due to the addition of 26 potholes,the Change Order was increased by$3,250.
Commissioner Geile moved to approve Change Order No. 1. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Vaad, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES FOR 2003-TIMOTHY HARTOKOLIS:
Duane Robson, Assessor's Office, stated a piece of leased equipment was determined to have been
erroneously included in the assessed value. CommissionerJerke moved to approve the abatement. The
motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Vaad, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES FOR 2003 - WINDSOR FAMILY
CLINIC, PC: Mike Sampson,Assessor's Office,stated Poudre Valley Hospital had requested a possessory
interest assessment to all tenants leasing space in the Windsor Medical Center. He explained the State
ruled that there is no possessory interest, and this petition is to rectify the decision of the State.
Commissioner Geile moved to approve the abatement. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Jerke, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES FOR 2003-AMADA, LLC,C/O 1ST
NET REAL ESTATE SERVICES, INC.: Mr. Sampson, Assessor's Office, stated the property did not
produce the projected income on the commercial first floor; therefore,the value was adjusted. Responding
to CommissionerJerke, Mr.Sampson stated each property is evaluated on an individual basis and a higher
risk rate was placed on this property based upon the income approach. Commissioner Vaad moved to
approve the abatement. The motion,which was seconded by Commissioner Geile,carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES FOR 2003-MARICK'S SPORTS AND
T-SHIRT SHOP: Mr. Robson,Assessor's Office, stated this business should not have been added to the
tax roles. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the abatement. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Vaad, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER LEASE WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR ZOLL DEFIBRILLATOR
EQUIPMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN NECESSARY DOCUMENTS-KANSAS STATE BANK
OF MANHATTAN: Rod Deroo, Paramedic Services,stated the equipment currently in use is outdated and
the Department needs to keep current with industry standards. Mr. Deroo stated Zoll is giving Paramedic
Services price incentives to acquire new equipment. He stated the new equipment will have the capability
of twelve-lead cardiac and blood pressure monitoring, capnography, pacing of the heart,defibrillator and
pulse/oxygen. Mr. Warden stated previous equipment purchases have been in the capital budget of
Paramedic Services; however, this particular transaction would be a 36-month interest-free lease of the
equipment,which is about the life of this particular piece of equipment. He explained as a provision of the
lease, Zoll will perform automatic updates to the equipment, at no extra cost. Claud Hanes, Controller-
Treasurer, stated the lease would remedy some of the cash flow issues that the Department has
experienced,while providing state-of-the-art equipment. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said lease
option. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Vaad, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO NOXIOUS WEED MANAGEMENTADVISORY BOARD: Commissioner
Jerke moved to approve the appointment of Scott Pruett to the Noxious Weed Management Advisory Board
with a term to expire August 19, 2007. The motion,which was seconded by Commissioner Vaad,carried
unanimously.
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CONSIDER LEASE OFA PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST WELD ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-MOUNTAIN VIEW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT: Mr.Warden stated the
space being leased is needed from now until October 30, 2004. He explained the Fire Station is vacating
the current station and needs space to house personnel in the interim. Commissioner Vaad moved to
approve the lease. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Jerke, 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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