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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
AUGUST 4, 2004
TAPE #2004-32
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, August 4, 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 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 August 2, 2004, as printed. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the Certification of Hearings
conducted on August 2, 2004, as follows: 1)Consider Whether Good Cause Exists to refuse to renew the
Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License - RJML, LLC, dba La Maravilla Restaurant. 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 Long moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Chair Masden reported that he attended the Energy
Impact Hearings in Edwards. He stated Weld County submitted five applications and all five were fully
funded by the Committee. Commissioner Long stated he and Commissioner Vaad attended the Weed Tour
with the theme of "Success of Prior Treatments" showing that application of new chemicals are being
effective in limiting number of weeds. He stated that the Noxious Weed Management Advisory Board
shared success stories regarding the cost sharing programs,which are unique to Weld County. He added
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that the Weed Board is adopting new language and standards,while the State of Colorado is working on
amending it's current list of noxious weeds.
WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds $895,762.75
Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Jerke
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT2004 SAND SEAL PROJECT-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Pat Persichino, Director
of General Services, presented the five bids received. Said bids will be considered for approval August 18,
2004.
APPROVE WHEELCHAIR LIFT FOR 4-H BUILDING BID-DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE: Mr. Persichino
stated staff recommended acceptance of the low bid from Morningstar Elevator for$16,905 fora 750-pound
capacity vertical lift. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Persichino explained the structure and
operation of the lift. He further explained that the lift will be to accommodate access to the second floor by
handicapped individuals. Commissioner Long moved to approve the low bid from Morningstar Elevator.
The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Jerke, carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER TASK ORDER FOR COLORADO WOMEN'S CANCER CONTROL INITIATIVE PROGRAM
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN : Gaye Morrison, Department of Public Health and Environment,stated
the task order will provide funding to improve the infrastructure for clinical and breast cancer screening.
She further explained this task order is a change from previous contracts as the department will be
coordinating within an eight-county region of northeastern Colorado. Ms. Morrison stated the amount is
$64,934 with the term to run from June 30, 2004 through June 29, 2005, which includes the Health
Education position's operating expenses. Commissioner Geile moved to approve the task order.
Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING COMMISSION: Commissioner
Jerke moved to appoint James Welch as the District4 representative and to reappoint Bruce Fitzgerald and
Chad Auer to District 6 and at-large representative, respectively. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion
and it carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER AGREEMENT CONCERNING WIND MONITORING TOWERS AND FORM OF COLLATERAL
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - GREENLIGHT ENERGY, INC.: Lee Morrison, Assistant County
Attorney,stated the agreement with Greenlight provides for the applicant to go through the Use by Special
Review (USR) process for the generation of power; however the towers will be used for monitoring
purposes only. He further stated that Greenlight will provide cash as collateral. Responding to
Commissioner Geile, Mr. Morrison stated a lease is not necessary to approve the agreement. Bruce
Barker, County Attorney, stated the Resolution states the time limit is six months from the date the towers
are erected and the applicant must either remove the towers or complete an USR application by the end
of the six months. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the agreement. Seconded by Commissioner
Long, the motion carried unanimously.
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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 9:30 a.m.
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