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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MAY 28, 2003
TAPE #2003-20
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, May 28, 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:
Assistant County Attorney, Cyndy Giauque
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 May 21, 2003, as printed. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the Certification of Hearings
conducted on May 21, 2003, as follows: 1)A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review
Permit #1417, Peter Jackson; and 2) A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review
Permit#1424, Weld County, c/o Pat Persichino. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES- MYRA BROOKS: Chair Long
read the certificate recognizing Myra Brooks for her years of service with the Department of Social
Services. Ms. Griego presented Ms. Brooks with a pin and stated Ms. Brooks has been a very valuable
employee with expert abilities dealing with adult clients. Ms. Brooks stated she has enjoyed her 21 years
of service with Weld County; however, she is now looking forward to spending time with her family.
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RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF PARAMEDIC SERVICES - CLAIRE VALIN: Chair
Long read the certificate recognizing Claire Valin for her years of service with the Weld County Paramedic
Services. Dave Bressler, Director of Paramedic Services, presented Ms. Valin with a pin and stated she
started with the County as a volunteer and has been promoted through the various positions. He added
she is the second person to retire from the Weld County Paramedic Services with years of service.
Commissioner Geile commented both Ms. Brooks and Ms. Valin are quality employees and he thanked
each of them for their services to the citizens of Weld County.
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 $489,042.72
Electronic Transfers -All Funds $2,602,745.91
Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Geile
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT CHAMBERS TRACT SUBDIVISION BID- DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Warden
presented the three bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, June 11, 2003.
In response to Commissioner Masden, Mr. Warden stated this bid does include the curb, gutter, etc.
OLD BUSINESS:
CONSIDER FOUR PETITIONS TO THE TOWN OF LOCHBUIE FOR ANNEXATION OF PORTIONS OF
WCR 39, BETWEEN 1-76 AND WCR 6 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Cyndy Giauque, Assistant
County Attorney, stated the Town of Lochbuie is still preparing finalized petitions and has requested this
matter be continued to June 18, 2003. Commissioner Masden moved to continue said petitions to
Wednesday, June 18, 2003. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR WEST NILE VIRUS COMCAST MARKETING CAMPAIGN AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -AT&T MEDIA SERVICES: Dr. Mark Wallace, Director of Department of
Public Health and Environment, stated this contract is part of the West Nile and Mosquito Control
Campaign. He stated staff has developed some materials which some of the local media have agreed to
publish or promote through a media campaign. Dr. Wallace stated this contract is for 675 cable spots
through AT&T Comcast in Evans, Erie, LaSalle, and the surrounding areas. He stated the media
campaign will cost $5,000, which is within the budgeted amounts. He further stated the promotions will
run throughout June, July, and August to supplement the existing print campaign, which is being done in
collaboration with State efforts. Gaye Akin, Department of Public Health and Environment, stated there
were no videos regarding the West Nile Virus, therefore, staff has worked with the City of Greeley to
produce 30-second promotional adds. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Ms. Akin explained the
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is working with local media stations in Denver, as
well as public service providers. Responding to Commissioner Vaad, Dr. Wallace stated officials did
positively identify an infected bird in Cheyenne, Wyoming; however, no confirmed cases have been
identified in Weld County at this time. He further stated they have commenced with mosquito spraying,
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and all spraying times are published by Colorado Mosquito Control. Dr. Wallace stated the particular
species must be identified prior to spraying because some types are beneficial. Ms. Akin displayed three
of the media promotions for the Board. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion. Commissioner Jerke stated he
appreciates the program; however, he does not support the motion because he feels the funds would be
better spent on major channels rather than local cable. Upon a call for the vote, the motion carried, with
Commissioner Jerke opposed.
CONSIDER RESCINDING RESOLUTION #2003-1299 RE: CONTRACT FOR EARLY AND PERIODIC
SCREENING, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT SERVICES PROGRAM: Commissioner Vaad moved to
reconsider the Contract for the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis,and Treatment Services Program,
which was previously approved by the Board on Wednesday, May 21, 2003. Commissioner Jerke
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Dr. Wallace stated due to State submittal deadlines he
requested approval of this contract; however, there are some terms of the contract which are not
satisfactory. Dr.Wallace explained the State did reconsider the indirect costs after hearing from a majority
of the agencies providing the services. As a result, the indirect cap has been increased and all indirect
costs will be recognized. Additionally, they did negotiate a voucher system in the northeastern part of the
State, and language for terminating the contract also needs to be written into the contract. Commissioner
Vaad moved to rescind Resolution #2003-1299 and reconsider a revised contract at a later date.
Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER FRAME RELAY ACKNOWLEDGMENT FOR HEAD START PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN-QWEST CORPORATION:Walt Speckman, Director of Department of Human Services,
stated this is a five-year contract with Qwest to deliver all circuits for the Weld County Head Start Program.
In response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Speckman stated the five-year term was negotiated by Affiliated
Computer Services, Inc., and the cost will be billed to Weld County. Commissioner Masden moved to
approve said acknowledgment and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the
motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT CONCERNING DISTRIBUTION OF SEIZED
PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-WELD COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE: Commissioner
Vaad moved to continue consideration of said agreement to June 2, 2003, to receive comments from the
Weld County Sheriffs Office. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Masden, carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF TRADE NAME FROM AFA, LLC, DBA CLUB ROMANCE,
TO AFA, LLC, DBA EL REY NIGHT CLUB, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Commissioner Geile
moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Vaad, who clarified this in no way changes the terms of the current liquor license.
Commissioner Jerke further clarified this does not indicate any change in ownership. There being no
further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO GREELEY-WELD COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY: Commissioner
Vaad moved to appoint Darrel Dilley to the Greeley-Weld County Airport Authority, to replace Bruce
Stradley, with a term to expire December 31, 2004. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER REQUEST FOR VACATION OF RECORDED EXEMPTION #3415 - MANUAL AND
ELIZABETH LUIS, SR.: Jacqueline Hatch, Department of Planning Services, stated staff received a letter,
dated May 7, 2003, from the applicants requesting vacation of Recorded Exemption #3415 due to a
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significant increase in property taxes. Ms. Hatch stated the Recorded Exemption was approved by
Planning Services staff on October 1, 2002, and she gave a brief description of the location of the site.
She stated the applicants would prefer the two parcels be recombined and be taxed as residential, rather
than the vacant parcel being taxed at the higher vacant land rate. Responding to Commissioner Geile,
Ms. Hatch stated there is a residence on Lot A, and the applicant had intended to construct a second
residence for his son on Lot B. Manuel Luis, applicant, stated he cannot afford the property taxes on Lot
B, which increased by 150 percent. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Luis stated rejoining the
parcels will revert the vacant 44-acre parcel back to residential status, and he intends to keep some
livestock on the site. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the request of Manuel and Elizabeth Luis,
Sr., to vacate Recorded Exemption #3415. Commissioner Geile 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 9:50 a.m.
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