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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
SEPTEMBER 15, 2004
TAPE #2004-40
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 15, 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- EXCUSED
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, Debra S. Miller
Controller/Treasurer, Claud Hanes
MINUTES: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of September 13, 2004, as printed. Commissioner Geile 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 Vaad moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Long seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Long reported he attended the Fiesta
Day opening celebration and stated a plaque was presented to the Board of County Commissioners
recognizing its participation in Fiesta Day. Pro-Tem Jerke emphasized the importance of continuing the
outreach to various communities within Weld County.
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WARRANTS: Claud Hanes, Controller/Treasurer, presented the following warrants for approval by the
Board:
All Funds $256,383.83
Commissioner Long moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Hanes. Commissioner Geile
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT INMATE COLLECT CALLING PHONE SERVICES TO NORTH JAIL COMPLEX AND
CENTENNIAL WORK RELEASE FACILITY BID-SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Pat Persichino, Director of General
Services, presented the six bidders and stated the bid will be presented for approval on October 6, 2004.
PRESENT COMPUTER/TELEPHONE CABLING FOR COURTS WEST FACILITY/CENTENNIAL CENTER
BID-FINANCE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Persichino listed the four vendors and stated the bid will be presented
for approval on September 29, 2004. Responding to Commissioner Giele, Mr. Persichino stated the
completion of the Weld County Parking Lot is scheduled for October 25, 2004.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND CONTRACTOR FOR
NORTH JAIL POD AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-SIERRA STEEL COMPANY: Mr. Persichino stated
the agreement is for the construction of a special needs pod consisting of seven metal cells. He stated the
total price for the project is$398,653. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the agreement. The motion,
which was seconded by Commissioner Long, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TASK ORDER FOR BIOTERRORISM PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Dr. Mark Wallace, Director of Public Health and Environment, stated with
this task order, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is awarding Weld County renewal
funding in the amount of $287,481 as pass through from the United States Department of Health and
Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide public health preparedness and
response to bioterrorism incidents, outbreaks of infectious disease and other public health threats and
emergencies. Dr. Wallace explained the grant period is from September 1,2004,through August 31,2005.
Responding to Commissioner Geile, Dr. Wallace identified the five project milestones as Planning and
Response Foundation, IT and Communications Infrastructure, Training and Exercising, Disease
Investigation and Control, and Laboratory Capacity and Readiness. Responding to Pro-Tem Jerke, Dr.
Wallace stated this grant is included in the budget for next year. Commissioner Geile moved to approve
the task order. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Long, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER COMMUNICATION GUIDELINES FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN: Dr. Wallace stated these guidelines are required to develop and implement the Bioterrorism
Preparedness Program. He explained the guidelines are intended to direct the Department's
communication with the public in the event of a public health emergency. Responding to Pro-Tem Jerke,
Dr. Wallace stated the national program, which originates at both the State and Federal level, puts the
County into the health alert network. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Dr. Wallace stated the County
continues to participate in activities that will prepare us for any emergency. Commissioner Vaad moved
to approve the guidelines. The motion,which was seconded by Commissioner Long, carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER NONEXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE OF
WCR 21 RIGHT-OF-WAY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - THE S AND J COMPANY, INC. AND
ROUSE FARMS COMPANY: Don Carroll, Department of Public Works, reviewed the location of the
property and section of right-of-way. Mr. Carroll stated staff notified all adjacent property owners with no
negative responses. He explained Public Works is placing blue and white signs at key locations on section
lines for emergency response personnel and mail carriers. Shen Gruber, property owner and
representative, described the terrain of the property and indicated the site is not in the floodplain.
Responding to Commissioner Geile, Mr.Gruber stated the 80-acre parcel will be residential. Responding
to Pro-Tem Jerke, Mr. Gruber stated S and J Company, Inc., and Rouse Farms Company are working on
a maintenance agreement, which will be recorded with the land. After much discussion regarding the
actual designation of the right-of-way, Bruce Barker,County Attorney,suggested the matter be continued
to formulate more specific plans. Commissioner Long moved to continue the matter to September 22,
2004, at 9:00 a.m. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Geile, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON WCR 1, SOUTH OF STATE
HIGHWAY 66 AND NORTH OF WCR 28: Frank Hempen,Jr., Department of Public Works,described the
location and reviewed the intent behind a speed limit increase from 35 miles per hour to 45 miles per hour.
He explained a traffic study had been conducted on the referenced segment of roadway and staff
determined the adjusted speed limit was within acceptable parameters of the Manual of Uniform Traffic
Control Devices. Mr. Hempen stated staff had received a number of complaints concerning the section
of road being a "speed trap" and a lack of interest from law enforcement to patrol the section because of
the low speed limit. Commissioner Long moved to approve the installation of traffic control devices. The
motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Geile, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ken Poncelow, Sheriff's Office, stated the grant will cover juvenile crisis
assessment and the female offender program. Responding to Pro-Tem Jerke, Mr. Pencelow stated this
grant is included in the budget for next year. Commissioner Geile moved to approve the contract. The
motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Vaad, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER SECOND AMENDED MINING LEASE FOR"DERR"PROPERTY FOR SAND,GRAVEL AND
AGGREGATE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - DARWIN DERR AND BROKEN ARROW
INVESTMENTS, LLC: Lee Morrison,Assistant County Attorney, stated Mr. Derr has asked for additional
payment terms. Mr. Morrison referenced Paragraph 2.(b)of the lease,explaining language will be changed
to read "There shall be a minimum royalty payment for years five, six and seven of the term of this lease
during which time COUNTY shall be obligated to compensate DERR for the removal of 250,000 tons per
year of material regardless of the amount of material actually removed, provided that the County shall be
allowed a credit for royalties paid on materials not removed during years five,six and seven which may be
applied to royalties which become due and owing in subsequent years." Responding to Pro-Tem Jerke,
Mr. Morrison stated there will be no change in augmentation. Commissioner Geile extended the County's
appreciation for the opportunity to enter into a lease agreement with Mr. Derr. Commissioner Vaad moved
to approve the amended lease. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Long, carried
unanimously.
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CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY, AND
AUTHORIZE SALE OF SAME ATLARIMER COUNTY AUCTION: Mr. Hanes stated the auction,which will
take place on September 25, 2004,will present surplus motor vehicles for sale. Responding to Pro-Tem
Jerke, Mr. Hanes reviewed the list of auctioned vehicles, and stated that typically a reserve is not placed
upon the vehicles. Mr. Hanes explained, historically, Ritchie Brothers Auction does better on the
construction equipment, but felt it would be worth comparing the results of two auction houses.
Commissioner Geile moved to approve the resolution. The motion,which was seconded by Commissioner
Long, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO.229-A, IN THE MATTER OFA SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR
THE YEAR 2004: Mr. Hanes requested the matter be continued due to publication issues. Commissioner
Geile moved to continue Ordinance No.229-A until September 22, 2004, at 9:00 a.m. The motion,which
was seconded by Commissioner Vaad, carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: 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 9:45 a.m.
Ellsa BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
/� i WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
1861 I ',� i r. +. EXCUSED DATE OF APPROVAL
Robert D. Masden, Chair
�r • �rgty-'lerk to the Board
• 1 William H. J e, Pro-Tem
BY: /
Deputy Clerk Board
M. . ile
David . Long
Glenn Vaad
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