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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
DECEMBER 10, 2003
TAPE #2003-47
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, December 10, 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
Controller/Treasurer, Claud Hanes
MINUTES: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of December 8, 2003, as printed. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Geile moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
2003 EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS-10 AND 20 YEAR EMPLOYEES:Each Commissioner and Elected
Official presented pins to their employees who have achieved ten or twenty years of employment.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports.
PUBLIC INPUT: There was no public input.
WARRANTS: Claud Hanes,Comptroller/Treasurer,presented the following warrants for approval by the
Board:
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All Funds $560,563.96
CommissionerJerke moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Hanes. Commissioner Masden
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT ROAD DESIGN OF WCR#13 BETWEEN WCR#8 AND 5TH STREET BID,PUBLIC WORKS:
Pat Persichino, Director of General Services, read the names of ten vendors who submitted bids into the
record. Said bid will be considered for approval on December 24, 2003.
PRESENT CONCRETE LINED DITCH BID, PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino read the names of two
vendors who submitted bids into the record. Said bid will be considered for approval on December 24,
2003.
APPROVE OSP FIBER PROJECT BID - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE: Mr. Persichino stated staff has
recommended approval of the low bid from NetVersant,in the amount of$109,007.13. Commissioner Geile
moved to approve said low bid. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Vaad, carried
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER LETTER OF AGREEMENT FOR STEPS GRANT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
GREELEY-EVANS SCHOOL DISTRICT 6:Mark Wallace,Director of Public Health and Environment,stated
this agreement is a subcontract with School District#6 for a five-year project period under the Steps Grant,
to identify certain chronic diseases for more effective management. Responding to Commissioner Jerke,
Dr. Wallace explained Objective#2 is to diagnose more cases than have previously been diagnosed as
diabetic. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT TO ADMINISTER PROMISES FOR CHILDREN GRANT FUNDS AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN- UNITED WAY OF WELD COUNTY: Dr.Wallace stated this agreement
allows for provision of home visit assessments to teen mothers with new infants for referral to other
community agencies for services,as appropriate. Term of said agreement is September 1,2003,through
June 30,2004. Commissioner Vaad commended Dr.Wallace on the direction his staff is taking with this
program. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TASK ORDER CHANGE ORDER LETTERS#1 AND#2 FOR TUBERCULOSIS PROGRAM
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Dr. Wallace stated these are two letters which provide additional
funding for the TB program, for a total of$67,443 for the term of July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004.
Commissioner Geile moved to approve said change order letters and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TASK ORDER OPTION TO RENEW LETTER#1 FOR STD PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN: Dr. Wallace stated the source of funds is through the Center for Disease Control, and
approval will allow for the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. He stated the term of
the agreement is January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve
said renewal letter and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad,the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR SERVICES FOR YOUTH RISK BEHAVIOR SURVEY DATA PROJECT
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-OMNI INSTITUTE: Dr.Wallace stated the data collected is used to
evaluate trends in prevalence of high risk and related health behaviors such as violence,teen sex,smoking,
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alcohol,drugs, poor nutrition and lack of physical activity on a national, state and local level. Responding
to Commissioner Vaad, Dr.Wallace stated assessments should be able to link together in a manner which
will allow the identification of at risk youth at a much earlier age. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Dr.
Wallace stated the source of funding is the County's General Fund. Commissioner Jerke stated in high
school the problems are already there,so he sees little benefit to identify the problems already prevalent
in these children. Responding to Commissioner Jerke,Dr.Wallace stated the high scholastic students will
not be identified,since the information is not specifically tied to grades achieved,and data will be captured
from all strata of kids, regardless of economics or achievement. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Dr.
Wallace stated reports will be done by his staff for the schools and community agencies, as appropriate.
Dr.Wallace stated he hopes to contribute to the overall needs assessment with United Way through this
program. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded
by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR WCR 3.25 AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, NATIONAL OCEANIC AND
ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION: Frank Hempen,Jr.,Director of Public Works,stated this is a followup
to the agreement approved on December 8, 2003. Commissioner Jerke moved to accept said easement
and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT CONCERNING PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR CERTAIN
IMPROVEMENTS TO WCR 27(83RD AVENUE),ACCEPT TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT,
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN NECESSARY DOCUMENTS-BRIAN AND LAINEY JOHNSON: Mr.
Hempen stated this is for improvements to Weld County Road 27, and is the first of four parcels for
replacement of Bridge #27/58A, or Sheep's Draw Bridge. This agreement includes acquisition of
right-of-way for approximately $13,600, consistent with an appraisal performed by Foster Evaluation
Company. Mr. Hempen stated the Colorado Department of Transportation has approved the acquisition,
and he recommended approval. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said agreement and authorize
the Chair to sign any necessary documents. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO FAIR BOARD:Commissioner Vaad moved
to reappoint Diane Carlson and Kathy Rickart,and the appointment of Stacey Craven,Ashley Gross,Kelli
Johnson, Matt Butler, John Scanga, Ryan Nash, Blain Kreutzer, and Pat Kindvall to the Fair Board, with
various terms as detailed in the draft resolution. The motion,which was seconded by CommissionerJerke,
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER EXTENSION OF FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH GALAXY TELECOM LP,NOW KNOWN
AS GALAXY CABLE,INC,DBA GALAXY CABLEVISION:Cyndy Giauque,Assistant County Attorney,stated
this revision extends the current franchise for a one year period to allow the County time to negotiate an
agreement with the company who will be purchasing Galaxy. Ms. Giauque stated Galaxy is a very small
company,with only 62 customers,and it is currently looking for a buyerfor the system in Weld County. She
stated the one year extension would allow time for the purchase to be completed,and allow the County to
negotiate with the purchaser. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Ms.Giauque stated our franchises are
non-exclusive, and Galaxy primarily services a trailer park in the Del Camino area. Commissioner Geile
moved to approve said extension and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad,the
motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER INTERGOVERNMENTAL INDEMNITY AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT FOR USE OF
WELD COUNTY GARAGE BUILDING AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - UNION COLONY FIRE
RESCUE AUTHORITY: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated this agreement allows the Weld County
Garage building to be used for training purposes,with indemnification of all county employees, as well as
liability for any injuries or damages by City employees or third parties. Commissioner Masden moved to
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approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Geile,the motion
carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER CANCELLATION AND RELEASE OF COLLATERAL FOR VI-9800102 - WICKHAM: Lee
Morrison,Assistant County Attorney,reviewed the history of this case,which is the result of an abandoned
property on which a Use by Special Review Permit had been denied. After pursuing the matter through the
Court system and physically locating Mr.Wickham,he deposited collateral with Weld County,in the amount
of$2,100,for cleanup of the property. The current landowner,G&A Land,has completed correction of all
violations on the property. At the time the current owners took possession of the property,agreement was
made that the cash paid by Mr.Wickham would be released to G&A Land after cleanup was completed.
Commissioner Vaad expressed his appreciation to staff for finally getting this case finalized. Commissioner
Vaad moved to approve the release of collateral. The motion,which was seconded by Commissioner Geile,
carried unanimously.
PLANNING OLD BUSINESS:
CONSIDER RECORDED EXEMPTION#3636-A. R. (ALVIN) BRAND, JR. (CON'T FROM 11/12/2003):
Chris Gathman, Department of Planning Services,stated the applicant has modified the design of Lot A to
increase it to 2.5 acres in size,and has been working to obtain individual well permits for each lot. Robert
Tibbals, Jr., stated he was retained on December 3, 2003, and needs additional time to completely
represent the applicant's best interest and deal with the concerns of the Board regarding water. He
requested a continuance of several months. Commissioner Vaad moved to continue to February 18,2004,
at 9:00 a.m. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Geile, 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 10:10 a.m.
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