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Home My WebLink About20032837.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO OCTOBER 8, 2003 TAPE #2003-38 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, October 8, 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 Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden MINUTES: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of October 6, 2003, as printed. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: Chair Long added New Business #5: Declare Certain Equipment as Surplus Property and Authorize the Sale to Flagship Technologies CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Masden 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 $559,124.04 Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 2003-2837 BC0016 BIDS: PRESENT BRIDGE REHABILITATIONS BID,DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr.Warden read the names of seven vendors who submitted bids. Said bid will be considered for approval on October22,2003. PRESENT 2003/2004 WINTER SEEDING BID, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr.Warden read the names of four vendors who submitted bids. Said bid will be considered for approval on October 22, 2003. PRESENT AND APPROVE SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT BID, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE: Mr. Warden stated two bids were received for the sale of three Unex servers no longer needed by the County. He recommended approval of the sale to Flagship Technologies,for$16,400,contingent upon Item#5 being approved, which is the resolution declaring the equipment to be surplus property. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said bid. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Masden, carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR COMPREHENSIVE MODEL ABSTINENCE EDUCATION PROGRAM GRANT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Dr.Mark Wallace, Director of Public Health and Environment, stated this is an application for the comprehensive abstinence grant,with a term of January 1,2004,through December 31, 2004. He stated these are Federal dollars passed through the Title V program,and will be used for abstinence education,educational conferences for teachers and other groups,and materials and supplies. The total grant amount is$65,000,and Dr.Wallace stated staff would like to direct more towards the Latino community with new programming and development that has been developed. Commissioner Vaad suggested reaching the school districts through a presentation to the Colorado Association of School Boards, and Dr. Wallace stated he is hopeful of doing so at the annual meeting in December. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER TASK ORDER FOR COLORADO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Dr.Wallace stated this task order is for the Steps Grant in the amount of $1.35 million for a five-year project period of October 1, 2003, through September 30, 2008. He stated Colorado is one of four states selected in the nation to receive this funding under the"Steps to a Healthier U. S." Program. Dr. Wallace stated the County component, in the amount of $269,994, will focus on obesity, diabetes, and chronic asthma. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said task order and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR PREVENTATIVE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BLOCK GRANT: Dr.Wallace requested support for the Preventative Health and Human Services Block grant fora term of October 15,2003,to October 14,2004. He stated this grant is part of a joint application with 14 organized health departments,and the funding begins as Federal dollars which flow through the State. Dr.Wallace stated this will be the first time the entire effort of the State and all local departments will focus on immunizations. He also explained the letter of support from the Board of County Commissioners is now required for submittal with the grant. Dr. Wallace stated the full $19,422 will be used to improve immunization rates in Weld County. Responding to Commissioner Vaad, Dr.Wallace stated the safety of immunizations,especially in children,is carefully monitored by several groups. He also stated there is an adverse event reporting system in place to allow all physicians to report any adverse reactions. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign the letter of support. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF I-25 PARALLEL ARTERIAL STUDY: Frank Hempen,Jr.,Director of Public Works,stated this is the culmination of the study which began in December2002,after holding numerous Minutes, October 8, 2003 2003-2837 Page 2 BC0016 meetings with jurisdictions in the 1-25 corridor,meetings with individuals,three open houses with over 1,200 notices being mailed to individuals,and a final public hearing which was held on September 30, 2003, to gain public input. Mr. Hempen stated this will serve as the guide to allow planning with development issues to preserve future rights-of-way to assist with movement of traffic. Commissioner Masden commended the staff members who worked on the project. Frank Grimaldi, resident of Mead, stated he is a certified general appraiser. He stated he is concerned about the Town of Mead requesting private meetings instead of meetings which will be open to the public. He indicated one specific area for which he has concern, and responded to Commissioner Geile that he is aware of Mead's pending annexation of Weld County Road 7, to include 400 - 500 residences. Bob Finch,Saint Vrain State Park Manager,reminded the Board of County Commissioners the Division of Parks is opposed to the extension of Weld County Road 7 across the Saint Vrain River. Responding to Commissioner Vaad regarding a letter received from the Division of Wildlife, regarding the wildlife in the area; however, he explained the Division of Wildlife is a separate division for which he cannot speak. Commissioner Vaad commented he has been told that raptors, eagles, and herons are not bothered by vehicles, although they are disrupted by foot traffic. Mr. Finch responded that there are varying research projects regarding different types of human impacts on animal populations. Marvin Dyer, Dye Realty, stated he is representing Ms.Adler and expressed concern regarding the slew near the intersection of Weld County Roads 26 and 7. Responding to questions raised by members of the public,Mr.Hempen stated there have been no changes in the plan since the September 30, 2003, hearing. He also stated that staff cannot answer specific questions regarding the design of particular portions of the roads,explaining that this study is conceptual for the purpose of preserving corridors and specific designs will not be completed until development forces the improvements to a specific portion of road. Responding to Chair Long, Mr. Hempen stated continuing dialogue with property owners is part of the process the County goes through when designing a road project. Commissioner Geile stated the next step will be to develop Intergovernmental Agreements and Coordinated Planning Agreements with the municipalities involved,and noted each municipalitywill still have jurisdiction on how development and roadway improvements will occur within its boundaries;however,he directed staff to ensure all meetings are open to the public. The rest of the Board concurred, and Commissioner Geile also responded to the letter received from the Division of Wildlife,stating the corridor planning takes into consideration local interest, such as trails and parks; however, transportation has to cross at some point, and Weld County Road 7 does need to flow through the park. Commissioner Jerke commented on the continuing issue of the park and wildlife, stating if one would go back 150 years,there would not have been water at this location. He stated the Saint Vrain River was created by spring runoff, irrigation, and established return flows. He stated the Division of Water Resources has worked hard to create a daily river,and the Division of Mining and Geology has encouraged man made parks and recreation facilities as an end product of gravel mining. Commissioner Jerke reiterated this is a man made system, developed to allow its full recreational benefit. He indicated he is in favor of this type of development; however,when looking at the transportation needs of the area,with the potential of hundreds of visitors to the park, it will be necessary to make necessary road improvements and install traffic control devices. Commissioner Jerke stated the improvements can be a potential asset to the park, and the County will continue to be as creative and sensitive as possible in meeting the transportation needs of the area. Chair Long reiterated meetings should be open to the public. Commissioner Vaad stated this has not been an easy decision;however,due to the impacts to such a large portion of the County,planning must take place, and these decisions should have been made 30 years ago. He stated noise from traffic has been considered, and it can be buffered; regard was given to historic preservation, as indicated in the Highlandlake area with the Board of County Commissioner's support of the application for a historical designation; and the existing alignments of Weld County road 7 do not work because it is a two-lane road with multiple accesses and houses built without adequate setback. Commissioner Vaad reiterated it is not the case of the County determining where development goes,but as development requires it,improvements Minutes, October 8, 2003 2003-2837 Page 3 BC0016 will be made, and the corridors are being reserved to allow this process to happen. Commissioner Vaad moved to accept the 1-25 Parallel Arterial Study. The motion,which was seconded by Commissioner Geile, carried unanimously. DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE THE SALE TO FLAGSHIP TECHNOLOGIES: Mr. Warden stated this is the three servers which has been replaced by other equipment that was discussed when bids were presented earlier in the meeting. CommissionerJerke moved to declare the equipment surplus. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Masden, carried unanimously. PLANNING: CONSIDER VACATION OF USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#902- SANDRA FRASIER: Michelle Katyryniuk, Department of Planning Services,stated vacation of this Special Review Permit is a Condition of Approval for Recorded Exemption #3617, which was approved by the Board on October 1, 2003. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the request to vacate Use By Special Review Permit#902. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Vaad, 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 10:00 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WEL COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: ,ar. 1 David E. Lon , Chair Weld County Clerk to the Bo rd Robert D. den, Pro-Tem 1861 ( ' Cl �the Board ` M. J. Geile fir. 7 `1-ti P Willia H. Jerk �lU/� Glenn Vaa Minutes, October 8, 2003 2003-2837 Page 4 BC0016 Hello