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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
OCTOBER 20, 2004
TAPE #2004-47
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 20, 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, Debra S. Miller
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of October 13, 2004, as printed. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the Certification of Hearings
conducted on October 12, 2004: 1)Violation Hearings; and Hearings conducted on October 13, 2004: 1)
USR #654, Permagreen Products Company, Go Roxy Vendena. 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 Vaad moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Long seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports.
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WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds $975,346.55
Electronic Transfers -All Funds $1,514.83
Commissioner Geile moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Jerke
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT BIDS: Pat Persichino, Director of General Services, stated there were no bids to present.
APPROVE BRIDGE REHABILITATIONS BID - PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino recommended
acceptance of the low bid from Can-Do Concrete Construction, Inc. for $165,120. Responding to
Commissioner Giele, Mr. Persichino stated Can-Do Concrete Construction, Inc. has been in business for
14 years and has performed similar projects with satisfactory results. Commissioner Jerke moved to
approve the low bid. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE HIGHWAY DE-ICING SALT BID-PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino recommended acceptance
of the low bid from Tri-State Commodities, Inc.for $42.00 per ton. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve
the low bid. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE ONE HALF TON 4X4 EXTENSION CAB PICKUP WITH FLEX FUEL OPTION BID -
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: Mr. Persichino recommended acceptance of the low bid from Weld County
Garage for$22,351. Commissioner Geile moved to approve the low bid. Seconded by Commissioner
Long, the motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES FOR 2003 - BLACK DIAMOND
BOILER, INC. (CON'T FROM 10/11/04): Raelene Anderson, Assessor's Office, reviewed the history of
notification made to Black Diamond Boiler, Inc. and stated there have been conflicting or no satisfactory
responses;therefore,the Assessor's Office is recommending a denial of the tax abatement. Responding
to Commissioner Geile, Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated if this matter goes to bankruptcy court,the
taxes will be paid from the assets in the estate. The petitioner was not present or represented.
Commissioner Geile moved to deny said abatement. Seconded by Commissioner Long,the motion carried
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER LEASE AGREEMENT FOR CLASSROOM SPACE FOR THE HEAD START PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -TRINITY HOUSING CORPORATION OF GREELEY: Walt Speckman,
Director of Human Services, stated this is an ongoing agreement for classroom space for the Head Start
program. Commissioner Long moved to approve said lease agreement. Seconded by Commissioner
Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR HEAD START MEALS AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN - ST. VRAIN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1J: Mr. Speckman stated said School
District will be reimbursed for providing meals and snacks for approximately thirty children and staff in the
Head Start program. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreement. Seconded by Commissioner
Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TASK ORDER CHANGE ORDER LETTER FOR THE IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Dr. Mark Wallace, Director of Public Health and Environment, stated
Colorado is ranked 50th on child immunization rates and,therefore,additional funds have been distributed
to provide community education and walk-in immunization clinics. Dr. Wallace explained the additional
$36,341 will increase the contract amount to cover the time period of January 1, 2004 through
December 31, 2004. Responding to Chair Masden, Dr. Wallace stated the child immunization rates are
low due to the difficulty in accessibility, affordability and decreased immunization support. Dr. Wallace
explained that,in collaboration with the State's Supplemental Nutrition Program specialist, contact will be
made to high risk areas, as well as school districts, to get immunizations up-to-date. Responding to
Commissioner Jerke, Dr. Wallace stated the Department of Human Services would be contacted to
collaborate notification efforts. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said task order. Seconded by
Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER MEDICARE PROVIDER/SUPPLIER ENROLLMENTAPPLICATION ANDAUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN: Dr. Wallace stated the Department of Public Health and Environment is currently a Medicare
provider listed with a specialty of Mass Immunizations. He explained, in order to bill for tuberculosis clients
who are covered by Medicare, the County must apply for an additional Medicare provider number.
Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said application. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER REQUEST FROM NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD FOR INTEGRATED
WEED MANAGEMENT PLANS: Frank Hempen, Jr., Director, Department of Public Works, stated the
Noxious Weed Advisory Board has established criteria for requesting weed management plans from
landowners. Mr. Hempen explained a proposed letter to approximately 40 property owners is being
submitted for approval. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Ron Broda, Department of Public Works,
identified several properties being contacted. Commissioner Long moved to approve said request.
Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WCR 64 BETWEEN WCRS 43 AND 45: Mr. Hempen stated
said closure will be from October25,2004 to October29,2004,to replace a cross-irrigation pipe. He stated
the work is part of the 2005 overlay program. Commissioner Long moved to approve said closure.
Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF 35TH AVENUE BETWEEN "F" STREET AND "O" STREET:
Mr. Hempen stated said closure will be from October 25, 2004 to October 29, 2004, to allow LaFarge to
mill and pave this section of roadway. Responding to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Hempen stated LaFarge
will be installing variable message signs and staff will follow through. Commissioner Vaad moved to
approve said closure. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: ESTABLISH PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES FOR 2004 GENERAL
ELECTION: Mr. Barker stated the resolution identifies polling places for the 2004 general election.
Responding to Chair Masden, Mr. Barker stated there are many communities where the only public polling
location available is a church and there is no statute that prohibits this location. Commissioner Vaad moved
to approve said resolution. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER PARTIAL CANCELLATION AND RELEASE OF COLLATERAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF
REPLACEMENT COLLATERAL FOR MINOR SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAN, MF#614, PHEASANT CREST
ESTATES - TIMOTHY AND LISA BROUGH: Don Carroll, Department of Public Works, stated an
Irrevocable Letter of Credit for$5,286.45 was received from New Frontier Bank as replacement collateral.
Mr.Carroll stated Weld County will retain the fifteen percent of the paving amount for a period of one year,
and if no repairs are needed within that one year period, the fifteen percent shall be returned.
Commissioner Geile moved to approve said partial cancellation, release of collateral and acceptance of
replacement collateral. Seconded by Commissioner Long, 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.
There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:45 a.m.
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