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Home My WebLink About20032678.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 TAPE #2003-35 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, September 17, 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 - EXCUSED 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 Controller/Treasurer, Claud Hanes MINUTES: Commissioner Geile moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of September 15, 2003, as printed. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: Chair Long added Item #2 under Planning, "Consider Acceptance of Conservation Easement and authorize the Chair to sign, Lance and Julee Meiners" CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Geile moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONS: RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, UNDESIRABLE PLANT MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION - DAVID COOK AND KAREN SCOPEL: Chair Long read the certificates recognizing David Cook and Karen Scopel for their work on the Undesirable Plant Management Advisory Commission. Neither were present to receive their awards. Commissioner Vaad stated that, as an ex-officio member of this board, he appreciates the work being done on this board and he has a better understanding of what is involved in this program. He said he has gone to various spots in the County, and has observed wheat fields that have been one-third consumed with thistle, and there are now emergent species that sterilize the surrounding ground in order to grow. 2003-2678 BC0016 2002 OFFICE ENVIRONMENT SAFETY AWARD - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (CON'T FROM 09/15/03): Chair Long presented the 2002 Office Environment Safety Award to Trevor Jiricek, Department of Public Health and the Environment. COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports. PUBLIC INPUT: There was no public input. WARRANTS: Claud Hanes, Controller/Treasurer, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: All Funds $833,329.83 Electronic Transfers - All Funds $1,027.47 Commissioner Geile moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Hanes. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BIDS: PRESENT WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS BID FOR THE FOOD BANK, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE: Mr. Hanes read the names of five vendors who submitted bids into the record. Said bid will be considered for approval on October 1, 2003. PRESENT WCR 49 CORRIDOR STUDY BID,DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Hanes read the names of two vendors who submitted bids into the record. Said bid will be considered for approval on October 1, 2003. PLANNING: CONSIDER IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT ACCORDING TO POLICY REGARDING COLLATERAL FOR IMPROVEMENTS (PUBLIC ROAD MAINTENANCE), ACCEPT FORM OF COLLATERAL, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN, FOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT,PF#1007-THE SHIRE PUD,C/O LANCE AND JULEE MEINERS: Sheri Lockman,Department of Planning Services,stated this agreement has been reviewed by the County Attorney's Office,and Departments of Public Works, Public Health and Environment, and Planning Services. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Ms. Lockman stated that, although the Development Loan which has been posted for collateral is in the amount of$237,750, the amount of collateral requested is$75,807. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said agreement,accept the collateral, and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN, LANCE AND JULEE MEINERS: Ms. Lockman stated this Conservation Easement is also for the Shire PUD,which was reviewed under the last item of business. She stated this is the first cluster PUD that has been approved requiring the 40 year easement. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Ms. Lockman stated domestic wells are the water source for the project. Commissioner Jerke moved to accept said Conservation Easement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent agenda. No Ordinances were approved. Minutes, September 17, 2003 2003-2678 Page 2 BC0016 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 WE� CO`U Y, COLORADO � �ATTEST: ��"vV c "� David E. Long, Chair Weld aunty Clerk to the Board EXCUSED Robert D. sden, Pro-Tern 1861 e Board eie ®eiN ll Willia . Jerk Glenn Vaad jaa6Lii '1/5 Minutes, September 17, 2003 2003-2678 Page 3 BC0016 Hello