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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
AUGUST 20, 2003
TAPE #2003-33
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 20, 2003, 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 David E. Long, Chair
Commissioner Robert D. Masden, Pro-Tem
Commissioner M. J. Geile
Commissioner William H. Jerke
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 August 18, 2003, as printed. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: Chair Long added New Business #8, Consider Agreement for patient
eligibility verification services and authorize Chair to sign - Medifax -EDI, Inc.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PUBLIC INPUT: There was no public input.
WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds $439,990.83
Commissioner Geile moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Jerke
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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BIDS:
PRESENT COURTHOUSE AND CENTENNIAL RENOVATION BIDS-DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE: Pat
Persichino,Director of General Services,read the names of six vendors who submitted bids into the record.
Said bid will be considered for approval on September 3, 2003.
PRESENT DELINQUENT TAX LIST BID-TREASURER: Mr.Persichino read the names of the sole vendor
into the record. Said bid will be considered for approval on September 3, 2003.
APPROVE PAINT PROJECT FOR NORTH JAIL/PODS BID-DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE:Mr. Persichino
stated the low bid asked to withdraw because of a scheduling conflict,staff recommends approval of the
second low bid. Commissioner Geile moved to approve the low bid from Craftsman Decorating Inc.,in the
amount of$92,586.00. The motion,which was seconded by Commissioner Masden,carried unanimously.
APPROVE 2003 SEALCOAT BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino stated staff
recommends acceptance of the low bid. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the low bid from Flat Coat
Asphalt Specialists,LLC,in the amount of$39,881.28. The motion,which was seconded by Commissioner
Masden, carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER AMERICORPS CONTRACT FOR WELD YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN:Walt Speckman,Director of Human Services,stated this contract is a result
of the grant proposal submitted for the on-going Youth Conservation AmeriCorps Program, in the amount
of$92,800. The term of said agreement is September 2,2003,through September 1,2004. Commissioner
Jerke moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad,
the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR WAGNER-PEYSER UNEMPLOYMENT
RE-EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN:Mr.Speckman stated this will authorize
$11,506 to provide unemployment insurance claimants job readiness services to accelerate their rapid
return to the labor force. The term of the agreement is August 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004.
Commissioner Geile moved to approve said authorization and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR WAGNER-PEYSER TEN PERCENT
DISCRETIONARY FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN:Mr.Speckman stated this provides$45,000
for more intensive services than would normally be provided through the basic program for non-English
speaking clients,individuals with disabilities,and offenders. The term of the agreement is August 1,2003,
through June 30,2004. CommissionerJerke moved to approve said authorization and authorize the Chair
to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CONSENT TO ENFORCEMENT BY THE MILLIKEN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF THE
1997 UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND STANDARDS, WITH AMENDMENTS, WITHIN THE DISTRICT'S
UNINCORPORATED PORTIONS OF WELD COUNTY:Bruce Barker,CountyAttorney,stated in 2000 the
Milliken Fire Protection District approved the 1997 Uniform Fire Code with amendments, and a few
additional amendments have been approved since that time; however, there apparently was a
misunderstanding aboutwhetherthe County had approved itforthe unincorporated areas within the District.
Mr. Barker stated the County had not consented to the enforcement,therefore, it is now being requested,
and notice was published in the Greeley Tribune,with no objections being received. Duane Flack, Kelvin
Knaub,and Dean Praether represented the Milliken Fire District,which now has a four-man paid staff. Mr.
Knaub,stated they are asking for approval for unincorporated areas of the district,and some of the district
is within the Greeley area,especially the Tenth Street corridor,which is designated for annexation next year.
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He stated theywould like to be able to inspect the businesses in that area to keep them operating within the
Fire Code. Responding to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Knaub stated there are 30 or 40 businesses on the
south side of Tenth Street, near Rafferty's,and the new Pepsi distributing center will probably be located
within the City of Greeley,if it is south of the Highway 34 Bypass and east of Highway 257. Responding to
Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Knaub stated there is no driving reason to accomplish this today,although they
have actually been enforcing it since 2000,since they thought the County had approved it. Mr.Flack stated
that with all the expansion in the area, many of the building plans are not within the incorporated city limits,
and will be in the County. (Changed to Tape #2003-34.) When questioned by Commissioner Jerke
concerning the severity of adherence to be required for new houses, minor subdivisions, and small
buildings, number of fire hydrants, and sprinkling of houses, Mr. Praether stated the philosophy of the
District is simply to enforce the requirements of the Fire Code. He said there are no specific requirements
for subdivisions,and they only use what is written in the Fire Code,which allows some leniency. He stated
they are proactive and enforce for fire safety, since they do not want to run anyone out of business.
Commissioner Geile discussed the benefit of inspections showing compliance for insurance coverage and
rates,and Mr.Praether stated there have been some instances when they went back and reinspected three
or four times,working closely with those owners. He further stated education is the key and the biggest
benefit of inspections was gained by the schools. Chair Long and Commissioners Jerke and Masden
reiterated that common sense should be applied,with enough flexibility to work with numerous and varied
small proposals,and advocating training within the County. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the draft
resolution. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Masden, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER FOUR PETITIONS TO THE TOWN OF LOCHBUIE FOR THE ANNEXATION OF WCR 39,
BETWEEN 1-76 AND WCR6 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -TOWN OF LOCHBUIE: Mr. Barker
stated the Board first considered this matter in April,and many concerns were raised by area landowners
regarding access and the continued use of the roadway by farm equipment. After a work session with the
Board,the Town of Lochbuie submitted the proposed annexation agreement,in which the Town agrees not
to put weight limitations on the road until paving occurs, not to preclude any access currently existing,and
not to preclude any use by farm machinery. Mr. Barker stated the Town asked for additional gravel on the
road,which has already been accomplished. Responding to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Barker stated the
Board is petitioning the Town of Lochbuie for annexation and authorizing the Chair to sign the annexation
agreement. He also stated adjacent landowners were sent copies of the agreement,and provided notice
of this meeting. Jack Russalesi,Town Administrator for Lochbuie,stated the purpose of the annexation is
to bring the Town's new waste water treatment facility within the Town limits. He stated he has met with
property owners,and the Town does not want to change the way business is currently being done, it only
wants to access its facility. No public testimony was given. Commissioner Jerke stated he appreciates
the Town's efforts in working with the landowners,and moved to approve said petitions and authorize the
Chair to sign the petition and annexation agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad,the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER ADDENDUM#8 TO AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
COLORADO TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC.: Mr. Warden stated this is an amendment for Workers'
Compensation Claims Administration and Loss Control Services provided by Colorado Technical Services,
Inc.,for the period of January 1,2004,through December 31,2004,and it is the first increase in three years.
Commissioner Geile moved to approve said addendum and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: DECLARATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY: Dr.Mark Wallace,
Director of Pubic Health and Environment,stated there have been several discussions in the past several
weeks,and the attack rates continue to rise and are quite high when compared to other parts of the country.
He stated they currently are higher than the end of the season last year, and the infection rates on the
mosquito pool indicated theywill be sustained throughout the next three to four weeks. Dr.Wallace stated
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we are at Stage 7 of the Colorado Department of Public Health and EnvironmentArbovirus Response Plan,
which is the most severe and includes human deaths scattered around the state; therefore, it is his
determination we are in the middle of an epidemic. He stated the reasons for declaring an emergency at
this time is to draw further attention to the issue,as well as to put the department into the position to obtain
any federal money that may become available. Responding to Commissioner Vaad, Dr. Wallace stated
it is important to leave the declaration in effect beyond the first frost, since West Nile can lie inactive for a
long period of time, and he would want to be certain his criteria had been met to indicate the epidemic is
over before asking the Board to lift the State of Emergency. Dr. Wallace stated because of the
comprehensive program we have initiated,which has included larvae control and spraying of infested areas,
adult mosquito spraying can be increased as a more widespread control. He also stated heightened
awareness of the public that more control is being done is important. Responding to Commissioners Vaad
and Masden, Dr. Wallace stated aerial spraying and physical expansion of the area being sprayed is
certainly a possibility,especially if more funds become available,and he is hopeful there will be,since the
CDC data shows that Colorado is leading the country in a very dramatic way. Dr. Wallace reiterated the
declaration will provide us an opportunity to activate the Emergency Management System, if we choose,
which may include aerial spraying. Mr.Warden stated he has talked to Don Sandoval,and the Director of
the Department of Labor is getting together copies of all similar resolutions in the State, and he will be
talking with the Governor about funding needs. Commissioner Geile stated it would be helpful to write a
letter to the Governor expressing the Board's concerns and needs. Responding to Commissioner Jerke,
Dr. Wallace stated he does not have today's count of human cases; however, test samples have been
growing in leaps and bounds,now exceeding 200 per day,showing a very high percentage of positivity. Dr.
Wallace stated we will most likely be testing 1,000 samples per daywithin a very shorttime. Commissioner
Geile moved to approve the draft resolution declaring a Public Health Emergency. The motion,which was
seconded by Commissioner Vaad, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR PATIENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN-MEDIFAX-EDI, INC.: Dr. Wallace stated this agreement authorizes the purchase of a
Medifax Point-of-Service terminal,with which staff can verify eligibility of clients for Medicaid and Medicare
services in seconds with or without a plastic card. Dr. Wallace stated the service will increase the
accuracy of the billing process,as well as decrease staff time for verification of eligibility. Commissioner
Geile moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Masden, 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 10:00 a.m.
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