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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
OCTOBER 11, 2004
TAPE #2004-45
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, October 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 - EXCUSED
Commissioner Glenn Vaad - EXCUSED
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 Geile moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of October 6, 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 October 6, 2004, as follows: 1) Hearings conducted on October 6, 2004: 1) USR#1469,
Robert Carpenter and David Lottman;2) USR#1482, Michael and Nicolette Thompson;and 3)USR#935,
BritTara Land Company, LLC. 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 Geile moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
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PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, ASSESSOR'S OFFICE - PHYLLIS NEWBY: Chair Masden read the
presentation into the record. Stan Sessions,Assessor's Office, stated Ms. Newby has been a pleasure to
work with. Chris Woodruff, Assessor's Office, thanked Ms. Newby for her personal contribution to his
education in the Assessor's Office and reiterated the gratitude of the citizens of Weld County. Ms. Newby
stated she worked with some fabulous people and met a lot of good friends during her career at Weld
County.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports.
WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds $670,700.53
Commissioner Geile moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Jerke
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES BY AMERICORPS PROGRAM
VOLUNTEERS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -CITY OF GREELEY: Walt Speckman, Director of
Human Services, stated the ongoing agreement with the City of Greeley provides for the AmeriCorps
volunteers to be reimbursed in the amount of$5.00 per service hour. Commissioner Jerke moved to
approve the intergovernmental agreement. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Geile,
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION REQUEST FOR THE DISABLED VETERANS OUTREACH
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman stated this is an addition to the program,
and the$2,698 will be used to support the administrative and operational costs associated with the Disabled
Veterans Outreach Program staff. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Speckman stated these are
Federal dollars. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the expenditure authorization request. The motion,
which was seconded by Commissioner Geile, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION REQUEST FOR THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT
SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman stated the two expenditure authorization
requests are for the National Reserve Account Adult Program, in the amounts of$152,526 and$229,976.
Responding to Commissioner Geile, Mr.Speckman stated if the funding goes away,so does the program.
Commissioner Geile moved to approve the expenditure authorization request. The motion, which was
seconded by Commissioner Jerke, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT CONCERNING PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR CERTAIN
IMPROVEMENTS TO WCR 126 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-TERRY GRAZING ASSOCIATION:
Frank Hempen, Jr., Director of Department of Public Works,stated this agreement is for the acquisition of
the right-of-way necessary for the improvements to Weld County Road 126. Mr. Hempen stated the total
cost is $11,747, which includes right-of-way acquisition and removal and replacement of the property
owner's fence. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the agreement. The motion,which was seconded
by Commissioner Geile, carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR WCR 47 AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-HAMILTON HAY FARMS, LLP: Mr. Hempen stated Weld County Road 47
is part of the five-year improvement plan. Mr. Hempen stated the total cost of the easement acquisition is
$500. Responding to Commissioner Geile,Mr.Hempen identified the location of the parcel. Commissioner
Jerke moved to accept the temporary construction easement. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Geile, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER DISBURSEMENT CERTIFICATE FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS ESCROWAGREEMENT NO.
13685400 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - ROCKY MOUNTAIN ENERGY CENTER, LLC, C/O
CALPINE CORPORATION: Mr. Hempen stated the disbursement of$713,655.54 is for improvements for
a certain portion of Weld County Road 51. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Hempen stated this
falls within the scope of the agreement. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Hempen stated project
completion should be October 22, 2004. Commissioner Jerke moved to accept the disbursement
certificate. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Geile, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES FOR 2003 - BLACK DIAMOND
BOILER, INC.: Commissioner Jerke moved to continue the petition to October 20, 2004. The motion,
which was seconded by Commissioner Geile, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO FAIR BOARD: Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the appointment
of Scott Pruett to the Fair Board with a term to expire September 30, 2007. The motion, which was
seconded by Commissioner Geile, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR TAX INCENTIVE PAYMENTS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-RR
DONNELLEY NORWEST, INC.: Mr. Warden stated RR Donnelly Norwest, Inc. is purchasing a printing
press which will employ an additional fifty people, and is, therefore, eligible to receive tax incentive
payments. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Warden stated the agreement states the County will
only rebate if the taxpayer pays the taxes. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the agreement. The
motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Geile, carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER RESUBDIVISION, RS#1064, FOR LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT ONLY-JASON AND JULIE
ROTHE: Jacqueline Hatch, Department of Planning Services identified the location of the property. Ms.
Hatch stated the revision is to change the acreage size for Lots #6 and #7. She stated Lot#6 will be
increased to 3.68 acres and Lot #7 will be decreased to 1.79 acres. Ms. Hatch stated seven referral
agencies reviewed the case; two with no comments, four responded favorably or included Conditions of
Approval, and the Department of Planning Services determined the application has met the criteria listed
in Section 24-5-10 of the Weld County Code. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Ms. Hatch stated the
applicant owns both properties and wants to sell the smaller lot,while retaining a well that was on the former
parcel. Ms. Hatch identified the location of the well. Responding to CommissionerJerke,Ms. Hatch stated
there is septic on site and the Department of Public Health and Environment has requested confirmation
of septic permits for which the property owner has made application. Jason Rothe, property owner,
explained he is making application for a lot line adjustment to increase his lot size and retain the existing
well. There was no public comment. Mr. Rothe agreed to the Conditions of Approval and waived his right
to hear the matter before all five Commissioners. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the resubdivision.
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.
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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.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
W LD COUNTY, COLORADO
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