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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
DECEMBER 15, 2004
TAPE #2004-54
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, December 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
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 December 13, 2004, as printed. Commissioner Long 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 Geile seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
2004 INDIVIDUAL SAFETY AND WELLNESS AWARD - LORI MCCARTY: Chair Masden read the
presentation into the record. Chair Masden stated he appreciated employees going above and beyond the
regular work routine and thanked her for her efforts. Commissioner Vaad stated employees in the County
are becoming more and more aware of the contributions of the Safety and Wellness Committee. He stated
the contributions impact the health insurance industry and providers recognize the commitment of the
program.
2004 EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS - 10 AND 20 YEAR EMPLOYEES: Chair Masden read the
presentation into the record. Department heads presented the service awards according to the attached
list. Chair Masden thanked all the dedicated employees and stated the County is known as an exemplary
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place to work because of its dedicated staff. Commissioner Vaad thanked the employees for their
dedication to serve their fellow man. Commissioner Geile stated his previous experience with the corporate
world makes him appreciate the ability of County employees, and the Board of County Commissioners
highly respects the dedicated service of the recognized employees. Commissioner Long stated he
receives compliments regarding the professional quality of service the general public receives from the
employees of Weld County and appreciates it. Commissioner Jerke thanked the employees for the
important work they do.
(Carol Harding is Acting Clerk.)
STORMREADYAWARD PRESENTED BY THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE:Chair Masden read the
letter notifying the County of the award into the record,which explained that StormReady recognition is valid
for three years, Weld County is authorized to use the StormReady logo, and national flood insurance
program points are awarded to Weld County by virtue of this award. A representative of the Colorado
Division of Emergency Management stated this is the result of a region-wide effort to meet disasters and
plan for available resources when they occur,as well as increase early warning systems. Larry Mooney,
National Weather Service, expressed his congratulations, stating the Service recognizes outstanding
communities with this severe weather award system,and he displayed one of the signs available for posting
on County roads or highways. Commissioner Vaad expressed his thanks for the award, and stated the
safety, health and welfare of citizens is the responsibility of the Board of County Commissioners, and he
appreciates the award and the sign informing citizens of the award.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Vaad reviewed the report from the Area
Agency on Aging Advisory(AAA)Board,which is listed under the Communications portion of the Consent
Agenda,stating there are five major areas summarized,with subsequent paragraphs listing exact details.
He stated the AAA Board is following the strategic planning example set by Mr. Warden in the budget
deliberations each year.
Commissioner Long reported he attended a meeting yesterday,among state officials,various counties,and
the Joint Budget Committee (JBC)to begin to identify the best route to apply funds to solve the problem.
He stated the general concensus of the group was to use the funds to lower the backlog,thereby alleviating
most of the problem. There was also discussion about the formula and possible changes in legislation,
dealing with over-expenditures in the Administration budgets of counties,and the possibility of applying the
funds in county administrative budgets to backlog issues. He stated the JBC is now represented by new
leadership and he is hopeful of reaching a solution.
Chair Masden expressed his thanks to Don Warden and his staff in the preparation of the annual budget,
as well as the other finance issues in the County,such as the appointment of Barbara Eurich as Controller
to replace Claud Hanes upon his retirement. He stated Mr. Warden also attended the County Council
meeting to present the Board's request for exceeding the five percent Home Rule Charter limit for the 2005
budget, and he expressed his gratitude for Mr. Warden's dedication.
WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration,presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds $176,350.08
Commissioner Long moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Jerke
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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BIDS:
PRESENT SOUTHEAST WELD SERVICE BUILDING BID-DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE: Mr.Warden
read the names of six vendors who submitted bids into the record. Said bid will be considered for approval
on December 29, 2004.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO CONDUCT PUBLIC DANCE OR DANCES - EATON
COUNTRY CLUB: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated this item, along with the next three, are
applications for Dance Hall Licenses which are approved on a calendar-year basis and will,therefore, be
in effect from January 1,2005,through December 31,2005. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said
license. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO CONDUCT PUBLIC DANCE OR DANCES - SIPRES
LOUNGE,INC., DBA SIPRES LOUNGE:Commissioner Geile moved to approve said license and authorize
the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Long;however,Commissioner Jerke stated
he would like an update on the water problems associated with this applicant's liquor license prior to
approval of this application. Commissioner Geile withdrew his motion. Commissioner Vaad moved to
continue this matter to January 3,2005,to allow Ms.Sipres to be present to attend. The motion,which was
seconded by Commissioner Long, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO CONDUCT PUBLIC DANCE OR DANCES-J. MONTES,
INC., DBA EL RODEO NIGHTCLUB: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said license. Seconded by
Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO CONDUCT PUBLIC DANCE OR DANCES - A AND G
CONCEPTS,INC., DBA BEARS SPORTS SALOON:Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said license.
Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR PARTIALLY SELF-FUNDED PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN - COLORADO COUNTIES CASUALTY AND PROPERTY POOL: Mr. Warden stated this is the
continuation of our self-insured program through Colorado Counties, Inc., and it is in the amount of
$306,238,with an equity credit of$57,955,for a total cost of$248,283. He stated this includes a stop loss
of$125,000 for each claim and includes the appropriate amounts for retention. Mr. Warden stated this
policy is extremely broad in its coverage. Commissioner Long moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER EXTENSION OF FRANCHISE WITH CHAMPION BROADBAND:Cindy Giauque,Assistant
County Attorney,explained the Board approved the transfer of Galaxy Cable, Inc.,to Champion Broadband
in September;however,the franchise expires on December 18,2004. She stated she has discussed this
with Champion's representatives,and they feel confident they will be ready with a new Franchise Agreement
within a 90-day period. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Ms. Giauque stated this company provides
service to River Valley Mobile Home Park,Enchanted Hills,and Casa Grande Subdivisions. Commissioner
Geile requested a fully-defined service area be presented with the new agreement. Commissioner Long
moved to approve said extension. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER FOLLOWUP AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR IMPROVEMENTS
TO WCR 27 (83RD AVENUE) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - VERNON MORGAN AND
TRANSNATION TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY:Mr.Barker stated the original agreement for this purchase
of right-of-way was approved with Patricia Erickson on February 19, 2004. Under said agreement, Mr.
Barker stated the County would pay GLH Construction to move water lines and the septic system and also
pay for the relocation of the sprinkler system. He stated checks were processed payable to Patricia
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Erickson and GLH Construction, and Patricia Erickson and J and J Sprinkler. Mr. Barker stated Ms.
Erickson then assigned rights to her brother,Vernon Morgan,who completed some of the work. Mr.Morgan
has agreed that he will complete the remainder of the work himself. The agreement under consideration
at this time instructs the Title Company to reissue those two checks to Weld County,which will, in turn,pay
GLH Construction for the amount of work which was completed, or $10,260.76. The remainder of the
funds, or$5,794.24, will be paid to Mr. Morgan,who will complete all the promised work. Responding to
Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Barker stated GLH Construction concurs with the agreement, and J and J
Sprinkler did not do any work or have a contract to do any work. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve
said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE WELD COUNTY
LIBRARY DISTRICT: Commissioner Vaad moved to ratify the appointment of Maria"Nomie"Ketterling to
serve on the Board of Trustees for the Weld County Library District. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke,
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 10:15 a.m.
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