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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
APRIL 19, 2004
TAPE #2004-18
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, April 19, 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-Tern
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 Vaad moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of April 14, 2004, as printed. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the Certification of Hearings
conducted on April 13,2004,as follows: 1)Violation Hearings;and hearings conducted on April 14,2004:
1) Amended USR#851 -Alternative Homes for Youth,2)COZ#1039 from the A(Agricultural)Zone District
to the E(Estate)Zone District-Charles Meserlian,Go Team Engineering,and 3)USR#1446-Longmont
Aircraft Modelers Association, Go David Daggy, Sr. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: Chair Masden added Presentations: Recognition of Services, Mayor of
Frederick - Dick Wyatt
PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, DICK WYATT, MAYOR OF FREDERICK: Chair Masden stated Mayor
Wyatt's service is greatly appreciated and noted he worked on the last revision of the Comprehensive Plan.
Mayor Wyatt was not present to receive his award.
PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
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CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds $684,885.87
Electronic Transfers - All Funds $1,459.39
Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Long
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER THREE CONSULTANT AGREEMENTS FOR MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAM WITH
VARIOUS PROVIDERS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Walt Speckman,Director of Human Services,
stated these are consultant agreements for an occupational therapist, a speech and language therapist,
and an early childhood special education specialist. He stated two of the agreements are for the Western
Slope program. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreements and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WCR 84 BETWEEN WCRS 21 AND 23: Frank Hempen, Jr.,
Director of Public Works, stated this closure will be effective from May 3 through June 3,2004,to replace
a bridge. Responding to Chair Masden, Mr.Hempen stated the width of the bridges is dependent upon the
road,with a 24-foot road and 4-foot shoulders for a local road, 6-foot shoulders for a collector, and 8-foot
shoulders for an arterial road. Commissioner Long moved to approve said closure. The motion,which was
seconded by Commissioner Vaad, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WCR 36 BETWEEN WCR 13 AND THE 1-25 FRONTAGE
ROAD: Mr. Hempen stated this road had to be closed for repairs on April 13,2004,on an emergency basis,
and this is the paperwork confirming said closure. He stated the road will be opened today. Commissioner
Long moved to approve said closure. The motion,which was seconded by Commissioner Vaad, carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WCR 2 BETWEEN WCRS 39 AND 45. Mr. Hempen stated a
development in Adams County,on the southwest corner of Weld County Roads 2 and 45,was required by
Adams County to pave Weld County Road 2 for a distance of 3,000 feet west from Weld County Road 45.
He stated the road will be closed from May 10 through June 11, 2004. After reviewing the plan, including
details of the closure and the detour route, Public Works recommends approval. Responding to
Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Hempen stated there will still be approximately two unpaved miles from the end
of this project to Weld County Road 39; however, dust is being abated. Responding to Commissioner
Jerke, Mr. Hempen stated the rest of the road is not currently in the Comprehensive Five-Year Plan since
he has not been able to come to terms with Adams County for accomplishing the paving; however, he
continues to discuss the issue of a 50/50 split in cost with Adams County. Commissioner Long moved to
approve said closure. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Vaad, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RENEWAL OF RETAIL LIQUOR STORE LICENSE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
DOROTHY ZITEK, DBA HEREFORD PACKAGE LIQUOR: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated no
concerns were expressed in response to the referrals regarding this renewal,therefore,he recommended
approval. Commissioner Long moved to approve said renewal and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded
by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY ASSEMBLY OF MORE THAN 350 PERSONS ON
MAY 16,2004-FRANK'S RIDE FOR CHILDREN, C/O DOUG KEIM: Mr. Barker stated this application is
for a one-day event on May 16,2004,and the following item of business is the 3.2 percent beer license for
the same event. Mr. Barker stated this event is for the benefit of Make-a-Wish Foundation, Inc.,and it has
operated for 18 years, with the last few years being conducted in Weld County. Mr. Barker stated all
application materials are in order. Doug Keim, applicant, stated last year's event raised approximately
$42,000, which allowed 13 wishes to be granted. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Keim stated
most kids want to go to Disney World or Disneyland. No public testimony was given. Commissioner Geile
moved to approve said applications. The motion,which was seconded by Commissioner Vaad, carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-MAKE-
A-W ISH FOUNDATION OF COLORADO, INC.: Mr. Barker stated this is the liquor license application for
the event discussed in the previous item of business. No public testimony was given. Commissioner Long
moved to approve said renewal and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the
motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES FOR 2003-MANUEL BALDEROS:
Duane Robson, Assessor's Office, stated a convenience store was purchased late in 2002, and its
equipment was simply rolled over as personal property in 2003. Mr. Balderos gutted the building and
disposed of all the equipment, and was not open on the assessment date; therefore, he requested
abatement of his taxes. Mr. Robson stated the property is now being leased. No one was present to speak
for the applicant. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the petition, based on the recommendation of
staff. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Long, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES FOR 2002 AND 2003 - MAGNUM
PLASTICS: Mr. Robson stated this personal property was double assessed,since it was reported by both
the leasee and lessor. He recommended approval of the petition. No one was present for the applicant.
Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the petition. The motion,which was seconded by Commissioner
Jerke, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES FOR 2003 - RAYMOND FAMILY
TRUST: Mike Sampson, Assessor's Office, stated this is another petition where proof of agricultural use
was not given until after the assessment was made. He recommended approval. No one was present to
represent the applicant. Commissioner Long moved to approve the petition. The motion, which was
seconded by Commissioner Geile, carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER VACATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT,CUP#9-REGENT BROADCASTING OF FORT
COLLINS, INC. (CON'T FROM 04/05/04): Sheri Lockman, Department of Planning Services, requested
continuance of this item until the Use By Special Review is finalized. Commissioner Jerke moved to
continue this matter to May 19,2004,at 9:00 a.m. Commissioner Long seconded the motion,which carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER PARTIAL VACATION OF AMENDED USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#685-MATT AND
BECKY FOSHER: Ms. Lockman stated this vacation is a Condition of Approval for Recorded Exemption
#3524. The vacation is for Lot B of the Recorded Exemption. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Ms.
Lockman stated there is no problem with this being decided prior to the Show Cause Hearing, which is
scheduled for 10:00 a.m., because the permit area is only being reduced. Commissioner Jerke moved to
approve said partial vacation. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Geile, carried
unanimously.
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CONSIDER CANCELLATION AND RELEASE OF COLLATERAL FOR GARCIA PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT FINAL PLAN,PF#564-HACIENDA BUILDERS, INC.,C/O FRANCISCO GARCIA,JR.:
Ms. Lockman stated the applicant has requested release of collateral for landscaping, and she
recommended approval. Don Carroll, Department of Public Works,stated on a site visit,he found the area
to be clean and attractive. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said release of collateral. The motion,
which was seconded by Commissioner Long, 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 9:40 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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