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Home My WebLink About20040304.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO JANUARY 21, 2004 TAPE #2004-05 &#2004-06 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, January 21, 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 - EXCUSED 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 January 19, 2004, as printed. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the Certification of Hearing conducted on January 19,2004,as follows: 1)Hearing to show whether good cause exists for revocation of Amended USR#685,Matt and Becky Fosher. Commissioner Long 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 Jerke seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports. 2004-0304 BC0016 Oi - 2J--el WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: All Funds $244,825.64 Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BIDS: PRESENT STEP VAN BID(REBID)-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr.Warden read the names of two vendors who submitted bids into the record. Said bid will be considered for approval on February4, 2004. NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR HOME DELIVERED MEALS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-MEALS ON WHEELS, INC.: Walt Speckman, Director of Human Services, stated this is the ongoing agreement for home delivered meals, and the term is January 1, 2004, through December 31,2004. He stated $31,000 will be paid for 24,000 meals for 175 homebound elderly of Weld County. Commissioner Long moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR OUTREACH TO HISPANIC ELDERS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CATHOLIC CHARITIES NORTHERN: Mr. Speckman stated this agreement is to purchase 1,275 units of outreach services for 170 isolated and homebound Hispanic elderly of Weld County, in the total amount of $22,500. Responding to Commissioner Jerke regarding the differentiation of Hispanic from other ethnic groups,Mr. Speckman stated Hispanics have more difficulties due to the language barrier,so it is more effective to separate those services,and Federal legislation allows the separation. Commissioner Long moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously. (Changed to Tape #2003-06.) CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ADULT DAY CARE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - ELDERGARDEN, INC.: Mr. Speckman stated this agreement provides $25,000 to purchase 7,000 hours of adult day care for 65 frail elders. Responding to Commissioner Long regarding the status of the Eldergarden facility and program,Mr.Speckman stated there has been improvement is the program. He stated recent changes on the board have effectuated favorable program modifications,which have been working very well. Mr. Speckman stated it is very much like a day care center for seniors, and it also provides social stimulation to their benefit. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PEER COUNSELING AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Mr.Speckman stated this agreement provides $33,000 for 1,800 contact units of in-home peer counseling to 95 older adults. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr.Speckman stated the counselors,as well as the clients,are over60 years of age. Commissioner Long moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-CHARLES CONNELL: Mr.Speckman stated this agreement provides legal services, in a total amount not to exceed $7,500, through the Senior Legal Aide Program. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously. Minutes, January 21, 2004 2004-0304 Page 2 BC0016 CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR HOME HEALTH CARE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-RVNA HOME HEALTH CARE, INC.: Mr. Speckman stated this agreement,in the total amount of $21,175, purchases 1,460 units of homemaker and personal care for 30 older adults not qualifying for home health care services through any other third-party reimbursement. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long,the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR HEAD START TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr.Speckman stated this grant allows staff to increase educational skills to the required needs of the program, and provides four or five staff members with airfare or mileage,registration,hotel,shuttle,and per diem to attend national or regional training. Commissioner Long moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANT AGREEMENT FOR 2004 TRANSPORTATION GRANT, SECTIONS 5310 AND 5311, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: Mr.Speckman stated these grants are to continue the Transportation Grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation. Mr. Speckman stated these federal funds, passing through the State to Weld County,are basically for Mini-bus transportation. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Speckman stated cuts were made in a different program for driving individuals to the doctors office and are not related to this program; however, some transportation dollars will now be spent transporting those individuals. Commissioner Long moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR WCR 51 PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-RANDAL AND MELODY YEAGER: Frank Hempen,Jr.,Director of Public Works,stated this easement is for the Weld County Road 51 Project, for modification to a driveway structure and pipe, and $350 is the standard payment made. Responding to questions from the Board, Mr. Hempen stated Calpine, Inc., has paid the maximum contractual amount for the project. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said easement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WCR 45 BETWEEN WCR 66 AND STATE HIGHWAY 392: Mr. Hempen stated this closure, to be effective February 2, 2004, through February 12, 2004, will allow replacement of Bridge#45166A. Commissioner Long moved to approve said draft resolution. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Jerke, 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. Minutes, January 21, 2004 2004-0304 Page 3 BC0016 There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:30 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 7.__D COUNTY, cRLORADO ATTEST: £�{',Q �`�, L� ° R4. Robert D. Masden, Chair Weld County Clerk to.the JK -a-. William H. Jerke, Pro-Tem BY: Deputy Clerk to the Boar_ " EXCUSED M . Geile J,J ( dry David E. Long EXCUSED Glenn Vaad Minutes, January 21, 2004 2004-0304 Page 4 BC0016 Hello