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Home My WebLink About20041283.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO MAY 3, 2004 TAPE #2004-20 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, May 3, 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 - EXCUSED 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 Long moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of April 28, 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 28, 2004, as follows: 1) COZ#1052, Hunt Brothers Properties, Inc., c/o Dan Hunt. Commissioner Geile 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 Long moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. PROCLAMATIONS: MENTAL HEALTH MONTH - MAY, 2004: Chair Masden read the certificate proclaiming May, 2004, as Mental Health Month. Michelle Vetting was present to receive the proclamation. Commissioner Long commented that it is very helpful to raise awareness throughout the County with this proclamation. SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK-MAY 2 THROUGH MAY 8,2004: Chair Masden read the proclamation naming May 2 through May 8,2004,as Suicide Prevention Week. Megan Martinez, Department of Public 2004-1283 BC0016 03S--/57-O 4/ Health and Environment,accepted the proclamation and reviewed plans for the Mall Walk,to be held May4, 2004, which will include an art and poetry contest, as well as various displays and information. WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: All Funds $778,952.20 Electronic Transfers - All Funds $1,095,073.56 Commissioner Geile moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER TWO APPLICATIONS FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR HEAD START AND MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAMS: Walt Speckman, Director of Human Services, stated there are two applications,one for Head Start and one for Migrant Head Start. He stated this is a new program,and if fully approved,would allow four staff members to attend the National Head Start Institute on Father Involvement. Commissioner Jerke stated it would be appropriate to send at least one male staff member,since he could better empathize and properly mentor fathers to become more involved. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Speckman stated each grant is for $2,000. Commissioner Long stated this is a worthwhile project, and father involvement is important at all levels of the family. Responding to Chair Masden, - Mr. Speckman stated the County has approximately 20 classrooms, and it is critical to involve both parents in the classrooms. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR 2004 PAVEMENT TESTING PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - STANTEC CONSULTING, INC.: Keith Meyer, Department of Public Works, stated this is an agreement for the 2004 Pavement Testing Program, used to systematically test roadways. He stated approximately 100 miles are tested each year,and the contract also provides for the electronic transfer of information back to our pavement program. Mr. Meyer recommended approval of the contract with Stantec Consulting, Inc.,in the amount of$46,864.00. Commissioner Long moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER •APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: Commissioner Geile moved to appoint Tom Denning,and reappoint Cornelia Dietz,Mary Fox,and Yvonne Benavides to the Human Services Committee. The motion,which was seconded by Commissioner Jerke, carried unanimously. CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO FAMILIES, YOUTH AND CHILDREN COMMISSION: Commissioner Long moved to appoint Susan West,William Garcia,and Carla Silva to the Families,Youth, and Children Commission, and to reappoint Tony Molocznik and Theodore Palmisano. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Jerke, carried unanimously. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF DEBRA MILLER AS DEPUTY CLERK TO THE BOARD: Commissioner Long moved to appoint Debra Miller as Deputy Clerk to the Board. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Geile, carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent agenda. No Ordinances were approved. Minutes, May 3, 2004 2004-1283 Page 2 BC0016 Let the minutes reflect that the above and foregoing actions were attested to and respectfullysubmitted by the Acting Clerk to the Board. There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:30 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: dallia4 I Robert D. Masden, Chair Iju lerk to the Board William rke, Pro-Tem 1861 ty :�' t. the Board 4r /�r�✓ M. eile C David E. Long EXCUSED Glenn Vaad Minutes, May 3, 2004 2004-1283 Page 3 BC0016 Hello