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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JANUARY 27, 2003
TAPE #2003-04
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, January 27, 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 - EXCUSED
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 Masden moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of January 22, 2003, as printed. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the Certification of Hearings
conducted on January 22, 2003, as follows: 1) A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special
Review Permit#1404, Bayo Alarape and Karen Crowe;and 2) A Site Specific Development Plan and Use
by Special Review Permit#1399, Ronald and Jaime Sisneros. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
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.
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WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds $821,634.59
Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Geile
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES - EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY,
CORPORATE TAX DEPARTMENT: Raelene Anderson, Assessor's Office, stated due to an accounting
error, the Assessor's Office recommends approval of this petition. She stated the error was corrected for
2002; however, they had to go through the abatement process for 2001. Commissioner Vaad moved to
approve said petition. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER GRANT APPLICATION FOR WELD COUNTY PLATICA PROJECT FOR BREAST CANCER
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-SUSAN G. KOMEN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION: Gaye Akin,
Department of Public Health and Environment,stated this application is requesting$10,000 to extend their
current cancer outreach to low-income Hispanic women. She stated they visit the homes of participants
to provide education. Responding to Commissioner Masden, Olivia Martinez, Weld County Department
of Public Health and Environment, stated they are working to do more outreach for women in the small
communities and rural areas of Weld County. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Ms. Akin stated this
is the first time they have submitted an application for this grant; however, she is optimistic that they will
receive funding. In response to Chair Long, Ms. Martinez stated they serve approximately 1,100 women,
and also direct them to other programs for further assistance. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said
application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES OF WCR 6 BETWEEN WCRS 19 AND 21;AND WCR 26
BETWEEN WCRS 13 AND 15: Frank Hempen, Jr., Director of Department of Public Works, stated Weld
County Road 6, between Roads 19 and 21,will be closed from February 3,2003,through March 14, 2003,
to replace a bridge structure over the Bratner Ditch. He further stated Weld County Road 26, between
Roads 13 and 15, will be closed from February 10, 2003, through March 21, 2003, to replace the bridge
so the structure is consistent with the upgrades being made to Weld County Road 26. Commissioner Vaad
moved to approve said temporary closures. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER 2002 ANNUAL MILEAGE AND CONDITION CERTIFICATION REPORT FOR THE HUTF
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Hempen stated this is the annual certification which is submitted
to the State regarding the amount of road miles maintained by the County. Mr. Hempen reviewed the
amount of mileage for the various types of roads, as well as the net loss or gain. He stated the difference
in the amount is not significant and should not affect the HUTF funding. Commissioner Vaad moved to
approve said report and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Geile,the motion carried
unanimously.
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CONSIDER CROSSING AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ON WCR 15 BETWEEN
WCRS 72 AND 74 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - LAKE CANAL COMPANY: Mr. Hempen stated
this crossing agreement is necessary for the improvements being made to Weld County Road 15,between
Roads 72 and 74, north of the Town of Windsor. He stated the Lake Canal Company has agreed to the
requested revisions from the Board dealing with the crossing fee, reconstruction of the headgates,and the
ditch lining. In response to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Hempen stated the County will be responsible for a
$5,000 crossing fee. He explained the County's current policy is to pay a crossing fee for new crossing
alignments, but not for existing or modified realignments. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said
agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion,which was seconded by Commissioner Masden,
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER LICENSE AND EXCHANGE AGREEMENT FOR GEOGRAPHIC DATA AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN-TOWN OF GILCREST: Mr. Barker stated this is a standard agreement for the exchange
of GIS data,and he recommends approval. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Vaad,and it 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 9:25 a.m.
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Willis H. Jerke
Glenn Vaad
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