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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
NOVEMBER 24, 2004
TAPE #2004-53
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, November 24, 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 - EXCUSED
Also present:
Assistant County Attorney, Lee Morrison
Acting Clerk to the Board, Debra S. Miller
Controller, Barbara Eurich
MINUTES: Commissioner Geile moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of November 22, 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 Jerke seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports.
WARRANTS: Barbara Eurich, Controller, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board:
All Funds $1,046,125.28
Electronic Transfers -All Funds $2,726,667.35
Commissioner Geile moved to approve the warrants as presented by Ms. Eurich. Commissioner Jerke
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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BIDS: Ms. Eurich stated there were no bids to present.
OLD BUSINESS:
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF KELLY RAISLEYTO ISLAND GROVE PARKADVISORY BOARD(CONT.
FROM 11/22/04): Commissioner Geile moved to approve the appointment of Kelly Raisley to said board
with a term to expire March 1,2006. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke,the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER OPTION TO EXERCISE RENEWAL OFAFFILIATION AGREEMENTAND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN-UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO: Dr. Mark Wallace, Director, Department of Public
Health and Environment,stated the agreement is non-financial and outlines responsibilities of Weld County
and the University of Northern Colorado regarding students who will be receiving clinical or internship
education and experience at the Department of Health and Environment. Dr. Wallace stated the term of
the agreement will be from January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2006. Commissioner Jerke moved to
approve said option. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TASK ORDER CHANGE ORDER LETTER #1 FOR WEST NILE VIRUS FUNDING AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Dr.Wallace stated the change order letter concerns additional funding for
the monitoring and surveillance of West Nile Virus. He explained the change order letter increases the
original funding by$2,500. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Dr.Wallace explained some of the monies
have been spent in 2004 and the remainder will be spent in 2005. Commissioner Geile moved to approve
said change order letter. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TASK ORDER OPTION TO RENEW LETTER #4 FOR AIR QUALITY PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Dr.Wallace stated, under the provisions of the letter,the Department of
Health and Environment will operate an air quality monitoring network, conduct inspections and provide
enforcement guidance. He stated$88,713.72 will be received between January 1,2005 and December 31,
2005 from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to fund the operation. Dr.Wallace
explained a temporary employee will be hired to assist with the inspections. Commissioner Jerke
recommended conducting a work session to discuss concerns before renewing the program and moved
to continue the matter to December 6, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PROPOSAL FOR EVALUATION PLAN FOR YEAR TWO OF STEPS PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -JSI RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE: Dr. Wallace stated JSI
Research and Training Institute will provide assistance in evaluating the Steps to a Healthier Weld Program.
He stated the evaluation is a requirement to determine the effectiveness of the program,which is working
to prevent and reduce the burden of diabetes,asthma and obesity in Weld County. He stated the projected
amount required to effectively evaluate the program is$24,995.50,and the term will be from date of approval
through September 21, 2005. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said proposal. Seconded by
Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER LETTER OF AGREEMENT FOR STEPS PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
GREELEY-EVANS SCHOOL DISTRICT 6: Dr. Wallace stated, in collaboration with the Department of
Health and Environment, School District Six has employed a School Health Coordinator (Coordinator)
whose responsibilities will include coordinating the kindergarten through Grade 12 health, physical
education and nutrition programs relative to the Steps to a Healthier Colorado Program. Responding to
Commissioner Geile, Dr. Wallace stated $44,373 will be paid for the Coordinator's services.
Commissioner Jerke suggested that staff could formulate some creative incentives for children to
participate in the weight loss program. Dr. Wallace stated the nutrition component is the most important
facet of program implementation. Responding to Chair Masden, Dr.Wallace stated the Coordinator collects
data and reports back to the program team with results. He stated the program is very structured;however,
the biggest challenge is to adapt the program to the School District and the community. Responding to
Commissioner Jerke, Dr. Wallace stated the program is focused on empowering youth to make good
choices. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said letter of agreement. Seconded by Commissioner
Geile, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR EXCHANGE OF REAL ESTATE INCLUDING LAND AND ANY AND ALL
IMPROVEMENTS AND QUIT CLAIM DEED -TOWN OF NEW RAYMER: Jeff Jerome, Department of
Public Works, identified the property and stated it has been negotiated and the Board of County
Commissioner's approval is the final step before the Quit Claim Deed is filed. Mr. Jerome described the
scope of the project. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Mr.Jerome stated soil borings were performed
on the perimeter of the property with no indication of contamination. Responding to CommissionerJerke,
Mr.Jerome stated the transfer of ownership had delayed the project; however,the delay will have no impact
on the 2004/2005 budget. Lee Morrison,Assistant County Attorney,stated the deed for the existing grader
shed will not be recorded until construction of the new grader shed has been completed. Mr. Morrison
stated he has concerns whether a complete evaluation of the property has been made and read the
contents of an email from Department of Public Health and Environment staff regarding the incomplete
evaluation. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Morrison stated there are no apparent title issues.
Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Morrison stated Phase I is a surface evaluation of the property,
along with a review of paper documents; Phase II is not implemented unless Phase I generates questions.
Commissioner Jerke moved to continue the agreement to December 6, 2004 to obtain more information
from staff. 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.
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There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:40 a.m.
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