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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JUNE 16, 2004
TAPE #2004-26
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, June 16, 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
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 June 14, 2004, as printed. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: Commissioner Geile moved, and Commissioner Long seconded the
addition of Item#3 under Presentations, Proclamation-82nd Annual Greeley's Rocky Mountain Stampede.
The motion carried unanimously.
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.
PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, FAMILIES, YOUTH, AND CHILDREN COMMISSION -JOE GERBER:
Chair Masden read the certificate recognizing Joe Gerber for his work on the Families,Youth and Children
Commission. Mr. Gerber was not present to receive his award.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD - KEN NICKERSON: Chair
Masden read the certificate recognizing Ken Nickerson for his work on the Workforce Development Board.
Mr. Nickerson was not present to receive his award.
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PROCLAMATION - 82ND ANNUAL GREELEY'S ROCKY MOUNTAIN STAMPEDE: Lucille Mantelli,
Stampede Committee Member,read the proclamation,establishing June 24 through July4,2004 Greeley's
Rocky Mountain Stampede days in Weld County.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Chair Masden stated he attended two ground-breaking
ceremonies which were eventful for Weld County and the northern Colorado area. Last Wednesday,
June 9, 2004,was the ground-breaking ceremony for Owens/Illinois, a glass bottling plant. He stated the
project involved individuals from, and cooperation between,the Governor's Office, EDAP,State economic
development committee, and local officials. He stated this is a first class company which is building a first
class facility,and there will be 150 new jobs at the beginning, leading to approximately 300 when the facility
is fully operational. Chair Masden stated the plant will be opening next year, and it is estimated one billion
bottles per year will be manufactured.
Chair Masden stated he also attended the ground breaking at Kodak on Monday,June 14,2004. He offered
his thanks to Lucille Mantelli. He stated good incentives were offered, the Kodak plant has been an
outstanding employer in Weld County for a long time, and the new project will create 60 new jobs. Chair
Masden also relayed to the Board many compliments received from officials of Kodak who are used to
dealing with more stringent regulations and officials in New York.
WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds $989,357.65
Electronic Transfers -All Funds $1,183.73
Commissioner Long moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Jerke
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT BIDS: Mr. Warden stated there are no bids to present.
APPROVE GRADERS BLADES BID-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr.Warden stated staff has
recommended approval of five-and six-foot grader blades from Wagner Equipment, the low bidder, at a
total cost of$77,010. Commissioner Jerke moved to accept the bids, as recommended by staff. The
motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Vaad, carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
CONSIDER STATEMENT OF GRANT AWARD FORA.F.I.S.WORKSTATION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN (CON'T FROM 06/14/04): Larry Pederson, Director of the Greeley/Weld County Forensic Lab,
stated this grant is$72,000 Federal funds, and$24,000 from the Drug Task Force to purchase an A.F.I.S.
work station, which is a fingerprint identification system. He stated the grant includes training from
fingerprint and processing experts,which will be offered to all law enforcement agencies in the County. He
stated the fingerprints would then be submitted to the forensic lab for examination. Responding to
Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Pederson said that the system will search through the Colorado Bureau of
Investigation data base. He stated we are currently using Larimer County's system in off hours,and during
January through October of 2003, 146 separate cases were entered into the system. Mr. Pederson stated
there is space either in the north jail or the forensic lab to locate the system, and the grant has the support
of the Drug Task Force. Commissioner Long moved to approve said grant award and authorize the Chair
to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR REGIONAL HEAD START GRANT AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Walt Speckman, Director of Human Services,stated this application is for
the retroactive cost-of-living increase for the regional Head Start programs, which run during the school
year. He stated it will allow a 2.1452 percent increase, in the total amount of$43,063.00. Commissioner
Vaad moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long,
the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR MIGRANT HEAD START GRANT AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman stated this is the corresponding cost-of-living adjustment
for the Migrant Head Start programs, which matches the previous item. He stated the total increase is
$33,239.00. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAM
IMPROVEMENT GRANT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman stated staff has identified
several areas for improvement,and this application of one-time funds,in the amount of$94,743.56,will be
used for curriculum and assessment, curriculum training, curriculum support, program governance,
facilities,material,equipment and transportation,and nutrition. Commissioner Long moved to approve said
application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR MIGRANT HEAD STARTAND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN - PLAN DE SALUD DEL VALLE: Mr. Speckman requested approval for said on-going
agreement, under which Plan de Salud del Valle will provide health and dental services for the Migrant Head
Start children in the Frederick area,or southern Weld County. Commissioner Geile 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 MIGRANT HEAD STARTANDAUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN-SUNRISE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER: Mr.Speckman requested approval for said
on-going agreement, under which Sunrise Community Health Center will provide medical and dental
services for the Migrant Head Start children in northern Weld County. He stated the term of said agreement
is June 7,2004 through September 17,2004. Commissioner Long moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES FOR 2003 - CUSTOM
ELECTRONICS TRUST: Duane Robson,Assessor's Office,stated the requested abatement is fora radio
communications tower,which was reported as personal property underAmerican Towers. The tower sold
in 2002, and the Assessor created a new account and rolled the equipment into it; however, when it was
sold, there was no active lease. Therefore, the equipment was not placed in service by the new owners,
and they are asking for an abatement. Mr. Robson recommended approval. Commissioner Geile moved
to approve said abatement petition. Seconded by Commissioner Long,the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES FOR 2003 - B K TOWERS: Mr.
Robson stated the circumstances of this case are exactly the same as the previous item, and he
recommended approval of said abatement. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said abatement
petition. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
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PLANNING:
CONSIDER CANCELLATION AND RELEASE OF COLLATERAL FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW#362-STA
LABORATORIES, INC.:Sheri Lockman, Department of Planning Services,stated collateral is being held
in the amount of$79,539.00 for an on-site improvements agreement. She stated all agreement items have
been completed, and she recommended release of said collateral. Don Carroll, Department of Public
Works,stated he conducted an on-site inspection and verified the transportation portion of the agreement
has been completed to his satisfaction, therefore, he recommended release of said collateral.
Commissioner Geile moved to approve the cancellation and release of collateral for Site Plan Review#362.
The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Long, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENTACCORDING TO POLICY REGARDING COLLATERAL FOR
IMPROVEMENTS (PUBLIC ROAD MAINTENANCE), ACCEPT FORM OF COLLATERAL, AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN, FOR SUBDIVISION/PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT#PF 1035-RED
BARON ESTATES: Ms. Lockman, Department of Planning Services,stated staff has reviewed the on-site
agreement and the County Attorney's Office has determined that the form of collateral is acceptable. She
explained there is a corresponding off-site agreement. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Ms. Lockman
stated there are seven lots in this development. She explained that after the Board of County
Commissioners hearing,another existing easement was discovered for a gas line,therefore,the applicant
reduced the number of lots to seven. Peter Schei, Department of Public Works, responded Commissioner
Jerke that the bulk of the improvements listed are for the development. He stated the applicant is also
extending Weld County Road 39 along the frontage of development and contributing to road stabilization
for dust control in the amount of$25,000. CommissionerJerke moved to approve said agreement,accept
the form of collateral, and authorize the Chair to sign said agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Long,
the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR IMPROVEMENTS FOR WCR 39 ROAD STABILIZATION FOR DUST
CONTROL AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - RED BARON ESTATES: Mr. Schei stated this is the
stabilization package discussed under the previous item. He stated staff has established a good working
protocol with applicants who approach Public Works where dust mitigation is a concern. Responding to
Chair Masden, Mr.Schei stated the dust control includes 3,900 feet of Weld County Road 39,or 75 percent
of a mile. Commissioner Long moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, 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 9:45 a.m.
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W LD COUNTY, COLORADO
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