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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JUNE 16, 2003
TAPE #2003-22
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, June 16, 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, Esther E. Gesick
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of June 9,2003,as printed. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion,and it carried unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the Certification of Hearings
conducted on June 9,2003,as follows: 1)Show Cause Hearing for Use by Special Review Permit#654-
Permagreen Products Company, c/o Roxy Vendena. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: The following was added to the Agenda: HEALTH: 1) Consider
Authorization for the Weld County Attorney to Proceed with Legal Action Against Sam's Corner Bar for
Violation of Health Regulations [2003-1540].
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PUBLIC INPUT: There was no public input.
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WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds $576,692.01
Electronic Transfers - All Funds $1,707.86
Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Jerke
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT AND APPROVE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF TOUCHPRINT BOOKING STATION
(FINGERPRINT STATION),WITH ACCESSORIES:Mr.Warden requested emergency approval of the sole
source purchase for this item. He stated the equipment will cost $58,224, with the accessories, to be
purchased directly from Indentix, Inc. Dave Malcolm,Sheriff's Office,stated this will be the third fingerprint
station to be used by the Sheriff's Office. He explained the current equipment in the booking station is not
capable of taking electronic full hand prints, therefore, it will be moved to the Southwest Weld County
Services Building to be used for sex offender registration and booking. He stated the new unit will be used
in the North Jail Complex and networked with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Mr. Malcolm stated this
is being requested as a sole source purchase to acquire equipment made by the same manufacturer as
the existing equipment, and the software will be compatible with the Tiberon Jail Management System.
Responding to Commissioner Vaad,Mr. Malcolm stated there is a deadline on the grant for spending these
funds,which requires emergency approval. Responding to Commissioner Masden, Mr. Malcolm stated the
County will be responsible for ten percent of the cost, and the remainder will be funded through a
Community Law Enforcement Block Grant. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said sole source
purchase on an emergency basis. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion,which carried unanimously.
APPROVE CHAMBERS TRACT SUBDIVISION BID-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr.Warden
stated the Department of Public Works has reviewed the bids and qualifications of the vendors and
recommends approval of the low bid from Zak Dirt, Inc., which is less than the engineer estimate. He
further stated this does not include some of the paving on Weld County Road 2.5,which will be done by
Weld County road crews. In response to Commissioner Masden, Mr.Warden stated this bid does include
the curb and gutter,and the City of Brighton is in agreement with this proposal. CommissionerJerke moved
to approve said bid as recommended by staff. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER ESTABLISHING THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO BE SERVED,DESIGNATING A COMMISSIONER
TO MAKE ON-SITE INSPECTION, AND SETTING THE HEARING DATE CONCERNING THE
APPLICATION OF RAMON ZAVALA, DBA EL VAQUERO, FORA HOTEL AND RESTAURANT LIQUOR
LICENSE: Bruce Barker,CountyAttorney,reviewed the neighborhood to be established,which is the same
as the previous establishment at this location. He gave a brief description of the location of the site, and
stated staff recommends a hearing be set for July 7,2003,at 9:00 a.m. Commissioner Vaad volunteered
to inspect the premises,which is located in his district. Ramon Zavala, applicant,was present to answer
questions. CommissionerJerke moved to establish the neighborhood,designate Commissioner Vaad to
make an on-site inspection, and set the hearing date for July 7,2003,at 9:00 a.m. The motion,which was
seconded by Commissioner Masden, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TASK ORDER OPTION TO RENEW LETTER#4 FOR COLORADO WOMEN'S CANCER
CONTROL INITIATIVE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN:Gaye Akin,Department of Public Health and
Environment,stated this task order option to renew letter is for the continuation of the Colorado Women's
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Cancer Control Initiative, with a term beginning July 1, 2003, and ending June 29, 2004. She stated the
program will receive additional funding,fora total amount of$200,940. In response to CommissionerJerke,
Ms. Akin stated these are federal funds which are being passed through the Center for Disease Control.
Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said task order option to renew letter and authorize the Chair to
sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Vaad, and it carried unanimously.
CONSIDER ENTRY UPON VARIOUS LANDS BY WELD COUNTY VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
SPECIALIST: Frank Hempen,Jr., Director of Public Works,stated staff is requesting approval for entry on
the various properties listed. He stated they will continue to work with the property owner to recommend
means for controlling the noxious weeds; however,this provides an option for staff to enter the sites and
do weed control if the property owner does not. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said entry request.
Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER 2003-2004 ALLOCATION LETTER#4-19 FOR COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS SERVICES
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN:Jan Zuber,Community Corrections Board,stated this letter is the same
as previous years; however, four percent of the residential parole funding has been separated from the
administrative funding and listed as a separate line item. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said
allocation letter and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden,the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER INTERGOVERNMENTAL CONTRACT FOR NONRESIDENTIAL INMATE INTENSIVE
SUPERVISION PROGRAM SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms.Zuber stated this is for
ongoing program services; however, the terms that have been changed from an allocation letter to an
Intergovernmental Contract. She clarified the services will remain the same, and there are two
subcontracts with The Villa at Greeley, Inc., and Interventions. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Ms.
Zuber stated this contract is with the Colorado Department of Corrections. Responding to Commissioner
Masden,Ms.Zuber explained nonresidential clients are those who have been released from prison and are
living in their own home, but have to check in with authorities. Commissioner Masden moved to approve
said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion,which was seconded by Commissioner Geile,
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER INTERGOVERNMENTAL CONTRACT FOR PAROLEE INTENSIVE SUPERVISION
PROGRAM SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN:Ms.Zuber stated the terms of this contract are
the same as those listed in an allocation letter in previous years. She explained this contract covers
parolees who have been released from prison and are entering half-way houses, or for others who have
been paroled and still need treatment. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said contract and authorize
the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Vaad, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD: Commissioner Vaad moved
to appoint Marilyn Liddell to the Workforce Development Board,with a term expiring December 31,2003.
Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENT TO NORTHEAST COLORADO REGIONAL
EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND TRAUMA SERVICES COUNCIL:Commissioner Geile moved to appoint Rod
DeRoo,and TraceyJones,and reappoint Donna Nyduck to the Northeast Colorado Regional Emergency
Medical and Trauma Services Council. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion. Commissioner Geile
requested the appointees consider extending the RETAC boundaries to include two additional counties on
the eastern side of the RETAC border, and to remove Jackson County to become part of the Mountain
RETAC. He stated those changes will then coincide with the adopted Regional Planning Map. He stated
it is important to review the credentials of the RETAC appointees to ensure their performance is consistent
with the needs of RETAC. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR USE OF WELD COUNTY PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN-GREELEY INDEPENDENCE STAMPEDE COMMITTEE: Mr.Warden stated under this agreement
the Greeley Independence Stampede Committee will be allowed to use parking in the Weld County
Business Park around the Department of Public Works. He stated the terms indemnify the County in the
event of injury,and the Countywill not be paid. He further stated the Stampede Committee will be charging
for parking to cover their shuttle bus expenses. He further stated the issues with the location of parking for
the Posse has been resolved. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Warden stated the parking fees
collected will be part of the Committee's net revenue amount. He stated a parking pass will cost$5.00,
versus $7.00 for areas closer to Stampede activities. Commissioner Vaad commented this may pose a
problem in the future if another group wants to provide shuttle services and use County propertyfor parking.
Mr. Warden stated the Stampede Committee does make donations to the nonprofit organizations which
volunteer to help with the parking, so they do not make a large net profit. Commissioner Masden moved
to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by CommissionerJerke,the motion
carried unanimously.
HEALTH:
CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION FOR THE WELD COUNTY ATTORNEY TO PROCEED WITH LEGAL
ACTION AGAINST SAM'S CORNER BAR FOR VIOLATION OF HEALTH REGULATIONS: Char Davis,
Department of Public Health and Environment,stated the owner arrived prior to this hearing and paid the
necessaryfees and penalties,therefore,staff recommends the hearing be dismissed. Commissioner Geile
moved to dismiss said hearing as recommended by staff. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion. In
response to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Barker stated this was brought before the board because the
business owner had failed to pay the$250 civil penalty; however,that matter has been addressed and he
recommended the hearing be dismissed. There being no further discussion, 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.
There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:35 a.m.
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