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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
FEBRUARY 11, 2004
TAPE #2004-07
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 11, 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, Esther E. Gesick
Controller/Treasurer, Claud Hanes
MINUTES: Commissioner Long moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of February 9, 2004, as printed. Commissioner Jerke 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 Geile moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Long seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES -
BRIAN LARSON AND DON CUMMINS:Chair Masden read the certificates recognizing Brian Larson and
Don Cummins for their services on the North Colorado Medical Center Board of Trustees. Mr. Larson and
Mr. Cummins were not present.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES,DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS-CAPTAIN JACK STATLER:Chair
Masden read the certificate recognizing Jack Statler for his services as Director of Communications for the
past three years. Mr. Statler commended the staff who make the cooperative efforts of the City of Greeley
and Weld County possible. Commissioner Jerke stated Mr. Statler served during a time of transition and
relocation,which posed many challenges in training and retaining staff. Commissioner Vaad commented
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when he served as Chair, Mr.Statler also began his term as Director,and he has been a tremendous asset
and very patient with the various tasks. Commissioner Geile stated the City of Greeley has great captains
and they are people that this community can be very proud of. Commissioner Long commented he also
worked with the captains during his term as the Mayor of New Raymer and he was impressed by how they
worked for the good of Weld County,not just the City. Chair Masden concurred with all the comments and
stated Mr. Statler was a great asset while trying to upgrade and maintain communications systems. He
stated he has been a pleasure to work with. (Clerk's Note:A Resolution was also signed and presented.)
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports.
WARRANTS: Claud Hanes, Controller/Treasurer, presented the following warrants for approval by the
Board:
All Funds $223,442.77
Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Hanes. Commissioner Geile
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT FOUR-DOOR MEDIUM 4x4 VEHICLE BID-DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES: Pat
Persichino, Director of General Services, stated the bid was initially awarded to Spradley Barr Ford;
however,the factory quit producing 2004 models and the bid amount for a 2005 model was not accepted.
Staff recommends accepting the second low bid from Garnsey and Wheeler,in the amount of$19,050.27.
Commissioner Geile moved to reject the bid from Spradley Barr Ford. Commissioner Long seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously. Commissioner Vaad moved to accept the second low bid from
Garnsey and Wheeler, in the amount of$19,050.27. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
PRESENT COUNTY NEWSPAPER BID-DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE:Mr. Persichino presented the three
bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, February 25, 2004.
APPROVE ROAD DESIGN OF WCR 13 BETWEEN WCR 8 AND 5TH STREET (CON'T FROM
12/24/2003)-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino stated the Department of Public Works
recommends rejecting all bids. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Esther Gesick, Deputy Clerk to the
Board, stated this was previously considered on December 24, 2003, at which time the Board deemed it
advisable to continue the matter to February 11, 2004. Commissioner Vaad moved to reject all bids as
recommended by staff. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
APPROVE CONCRETE AND WASHED ROCK ON CALL BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:
Mr. Persichino stated the Department of Public Works recommends approval of the low bid from Varra
Companies,in the amount of$9.00 per ton for Weld County crews to pick up the material from the vendor.
He stated staff further recommends approval of the low bid from Star Ready Mix Company for concrete in
northern Weld County,in addition to accepting the low bid from Bestway Concrete for concrete in southern
Weld County. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said bid as recommended by staff. Commissioner
Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
APPROVE 2004 TRAFFIC PAINT AND GLASS BEADS BID-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr.
Persichino stated the Department of Public Works recommends approval of the low bid from TMT-Pathway,
LLC, for yellow and white paint, and accepting the low bid from Potters Industries for glass beads.
Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said bid as recommended by staff. CommissionerJerke seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WCR 32.5 BETWEEN WCR 23 AND STERKEL BOULEVARD:
Frank Hempen,Jr., Director of Department of Public Works,stated this portion of Weld County Road 32.5
will be closed from February 17,to April 2,2004,for a bridge replacement. He stated Bridge 32.5/23A has
a low sufficiency rating and it needs to be replaced prior to a scheduled overlay project. Commissioner
Long moved to approve said temporary closure as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Vaad, 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 9:30 a.m.
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