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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JULY 23, 2003
TAPE#2003-28
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, July 23, 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- EXCUSED
Commissioner Robert D. Masden, Pro-Tem
Commissioner M. J. Geile - EXCUSED
Commissioner William H. Jerke
Commissioner Glenn Vaad
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Esther E. Gesick
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of July 21,2003,as printed. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion,and it carried unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports.
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 $1,068,507.19
Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Jerke
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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BIDS:
PRESENT BRIDGE 13/26A BID-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:Pat Persichino,Director of General
Services, presented the eight bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday,
August 6, 2003.
PRESENT UPS ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION BID - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE: Mr. Persichino
presented three bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, August 6, 2003.
PRESENT MODULAR FOR BILLIE MARTINEZ SITE BID-DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE: Mr.Persichino
presented the three bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday,August 6,2003.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP REQUEST FOR 3.2% BEER LICENSE
FROM EQUILON ENTERPRISES,LLC, DBA SHELL OIL PRODUCTS US(STORE#1407)TOM AND G
VENTURES, LLC, DBA SHELL#7 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Bruce Barker, County Attorney,
stated he has reviewed the application materials,which are complete, and he recommends approval. In
response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Barker stated none of the County-licensed establishments were
involved in the recent Division of Liquor Enforcement sting operation. Adam Stapin,Attorney, represented
the applicant and stated the applicant does operate another gas station which serves 3.2 Percent Beer and
he has a good service record. In response to Commissioner Masden, Eugene Peppin, President of
M and G Ventures,LLC,stated his establishments only sell 3.2 Percent Beer to be consumed off premises,
so the employees do not require TIPS training; however, the Shell Company does provide liquor and
tobacco sales programs to ensure they do not sell to minors. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said
application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES - PLATTEVILLE POTATO
ASSOCIATION, INC.: Duane Robson,Assessor's Office,stated staff recommends approval of this petition
due to a data entry error. He stated the business was closed in 2001. Commissioner Jerke moved to
approve said petition. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES-INTERVENTION:Mr.Robson stated
the applicant has applied for,and received,a property tax exemption,which is retroactive to 2001,therefore
staff recommends approval of this petition. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said petition.
Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES-DAWN AND DOUGLAS DE TIENNE:
Mr. Robson stated the residence and two outbuildings were taxed with the wrong parcel;however,staff has
corrected the error and recommends approval of this petition. CommissionerJerke moved to approve said
petition. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR HOME HEALTH CARE AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN-RVNA HOME HEALTH CARE, INC.: Walt Speckman,Director of Department of Human
Services,stated under this contract RVNA Home Health Care, Inc.,will provide homemaker and personal
care and skilled services to 55 low-income seniors. For these services RVNA will be reimbursed$35,000.
In response to CommissionerJerke,Mr.Speckman stated item#2 of the agreement represents the different
categories of senior groups which are targeted for care,and he will research the matter further and report
back to the Board as to whether these are federal guidelines. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said
agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried
unanimously.
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CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR WELD COUNTY YOUTH
CONSERVATION CORPS,PAWNEE BUTTES TRAIL REPAIR PROJECT,AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN: Mr.Speckman stated the U.S. Forest Service will contribute$1,500 toward the restoration work being
done on the Pawnee Buttes Trail. He stated these funds will help defray the costs for the work being done
by the Youth Conservation Corps. Responding to CommissionerJerke,Mr.Speckman stated these federal
funds are going toward a federal site where Weld County is involved with repairs through a local program.
Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Jerke, and it carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR HEAD START COST OF LIVING
ALLOWANCE AND QUALITY GRANT APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN:Mr.Speckman
stated this and the following item have similar terms for the Head Start and Migrant Head Start programs.
He stated a 2.3 percent cost of living increase has been approved,which is retroactive to January 1,2003.
In response to CommissionerJerke, Mr.Speckman stated the increase is federal funds which are passed
through the State, and Weld County is responsible for$13,194 of in-kind match funds. Responding to
Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Speckman stated the cost of living increase is only for Head Start and Migrant
Head Start employees, which totals approximately 100 people who will each receive a seven-month
retroactive check. Mr.Warden stated the PeopleSoft Program handles the funds,and they have had to use
the retroactive timing for many years due to the different fiscal years. Commissioner Vaad moved to
approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Jerke, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR MIGRANT HEAD START COST OF
LIVING ALLOWANCE AND QUALITY GRANT APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN:Based
on the previous discussion,CommissionerJerke moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair
to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Vaad, and it carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TASK ORDER CHANGE ORDER LETTER#1 FOR BIOTERRORISM PROGRAM IN FOCUS
AREAS A, B, AND C, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Dr. Mark Wallace, Director of Department of
Public Health and Environment, stated this is a change to the master agreement with the Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment for the Public Health Preparedness and Bioterrorism
Response activities in Areas A, B,and C. He stated$110,000 of federal funds will be passed through the
State to Weld County to offset the addition costs of smallpox planning,emergency preparedness,and West
Nile virus activities which were not covered in the original task order. In response to Commissioner
Masden,Dr.Wallace stated the additional cost is primarily for staff hours and indirect costs. Commissioner
Jerke moved to approve said task order change order letter and authorize the Chairto sign. Commissioner
Vaad seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER FORM OF 2003 MASTER MEMORANDUM OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR
CONDUCT OF COORDINATED ELECTIONS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN ANY NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS: Mr. Barker stated this is the standard form of agreement for the upcoming coordinated
elections in November. He stated each participating entitywill be charged 75 cents per registered elector,
with a$200 minimum,and the Resolution authorizes the Chair to sign each of the completed agreements
at the time of submittal. Mr. Barker explained there is another form for Tabor agreements; however,that
will be considered at a later date,if necessary. Mr.Warden stated the 75-cent fee remains unchanged and
the municipalities appear to be in agreement with the cost. In response to Commissioner Vaad,Mr.Warden
stated the 75-cent fee is for each registered elector regardless of how many vote, and the fee covers the
costs of producing the ballots, mailing, etcetera. Mr. Warden stated these agreements generate
approximately $130,000 for Weld County, which is about half of the actual cost. He further stated this
covers the County's costs even if there are no County issues on the ballot, and this process was started
because smaller entities were unable to afford the costs of new technology used in the election process.
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He stated it also eliminates the need to go to various precincts for special district matters. In response to
Commissioner Masden, Mr.Warden explained the State reimburses the County accordinglyfor any State
matters on the local ballot. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said form. Commissioner Jerke
seconded the motion, which 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 9:30 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
ATTEST: MediAtirEXCUSED
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R bert D. Masden, Pro-Tem
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