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Home My WebLink About20030199.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO JANUARY 15, 2003 TAPE#2003-02 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 15, 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 Masden moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of January 13, 2003, as printed. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA:The following was added under New Business:7)Consider Grant Contract for Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Program for Chambers Subdivision and authorize the Chair to sign [2003-0201] CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONS: RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES - GEORGE "PHIL" SHOVAR: Chair Long read the certificate recognizing George "Phil" Shovar for his services on the North Colorado Medical Center Board of Trustees. Mr. Shovar was not present. RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, 2001 DRIVERS SAFETY AWARD - DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTION:Chair Long read the certificate recognizing the Department of Building Inspection for Drivers Safety during 2001. He stated it is important to maintain a good safety record for the protection of THE employees and the public. Jeff Reif, Department of Building Inspection,was present to accept said award. 2003-0199 BC0016 COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Vaad stated there were approximately 40 representatives from various consulting engineering companies at the mandatory preproposal awards for the work on Weld County Road 13. He stated this is a tribute to Commissioner Geile who has worked extensively on the development of a strategic roadway plan. Commissioner Geile commented the Hospital Board met yesterday to discuss opportunities for moving ahead with the Northern Colorado Medical Center, Inc., and the finalization of a contract with Banner. He stated a bond issue will likely come before the Board of Commissioners. 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 $688,760.12 Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BIDS: PRESENT COUNTY NEWSPAPER FOR 2003 BID - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE: Pat Persichino, Director of General Services, presented the three bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, January 29, 2003. PRESENT MOTORGRADERS BID-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino presented the four bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, January 29, 2003. PRESENT HIGHWAY STRIPER BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino stated no bids were received. PRESENT 10-TON STEEL WHEEL VIBRATORY ROLLER BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino presented the seven bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, January 29, 2003. PRESENT 24-FOOT TRAILER BID-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino presented the nine bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, January 29, 2003. PRESENT PULL BROOM SWEEPER BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino presented the three bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, January 29, 2003. PRESENT TANDEM TRUCK TRACTOR WITH SNOW PLOW AND MATERIAL SPREADER - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino presented the five bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, January 29, 2003. PRESENT TANDEM TRUCK TRACTOR BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino presented the four bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, January 29, 2003. Minutes, January 15, 2003 2003-0199 Page 2 BC0016 PRESENT SPRAYER TRUCK CAB AND CHASSIS BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino presented the two bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, January 29, 2003. PRESENT TWO-TON TRUCK WITH AUGER/MOUNTED WINCH BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino presented the six bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, January 29, 2003. PRESENT PORTABLE RADIAL STACKER BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino presented the four bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, January 29, 2003. PRESENT AUTO TRASH PUMP BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino presented the three bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, January 29, 2003. PRESENT WELDING GENERATOR BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino presented the five bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, January 29, 2003. PRESENT TWO-TON TRUCK CAB AND CHASSIS BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino presented the five bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, January 29, 2003. PRESENT 3/4-TON FOUR WHEEL DRIVE EXTENDED CAB PICKUP BID-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino presented the eight bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, January 29, 2003. PRESENT 3/4-TON EXTENDED CAB PICKUP BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino presented the eight bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, January 29, 2003. PRESENT ONE-TON CAB AND CHASSIS BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino presented the eight bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, January 29, 2003. PRESENT ONE-TON CREW CAB PICKUP BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino presented the seven bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, January 29, 2003. PRESENT 1/2-TON 4X4 PICKUP WITH EXTENDED CAB BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino presented the five bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, January 29, 2003. PRESENT 3/4-TON 4X4 PICKUP WITH EXTENDED CAB BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino presented the seven bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, January 29, 2003. PRESENT 1/2-TON 4X4 PICKUP WITH EXTENDED CAB BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino presented the six bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, January 29, 2003. Minutes, January 15, 2003 2003-0199 Page 3 BC0016 PRESENT 1/2-TON FOUR WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP BID-DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTION: Mr. Persichino presented the eight bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, January 29, 2003. PRESENT 3/4-TON 4X4 PICKUP WITH UTILITY BOX BID - DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND GROUNDS: Mr. Persichino presented the seven bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, January 29, 2003. PRESENT FOUR-DOOR MEDIUM 4X4 VEHICLE BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino presented the five bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, January 29, 2003. PRESENT TRANSPORT MINI VANS BID -SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Mr. Persichino presented the five bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, January 29, 2003. PRESENT 3/4-TON 4X4 WITH EXTENDED CAB BID - SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Mr. Persichino presented the seven bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, January 29, 2003. PRESENT STANDARD EQUIPMENT SCHOOL BUS BID- DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES: Mr. Persichino presented the two bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, January 29, 2003. PRESENT PATROL VEHICLES BID - SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Mr. Persichino presented the three bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, January 29, 2003. PRESENT CIVILIAN VEHICLES BID - SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Mr. Persichino presented the five bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, January 29, 2003. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Persichino stated bids 31, 32, and 33 are similar vehicles; however, they were bid separately because they will come with different equipment attachments. Responding further to Commissioner Vaad, Jeff Jerome, Department of Public Works, explained a radial stacker is used in the mining operations and a full broom sweeper is a replacement. Responding to Commissioner Masden, Mr. Persichino stated bid 34 is for three replacement 4X4 vehicles which are used for getting into construction sites. He further stated bid 40 is for a school bus that has the taller roof. NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER TEMPORARY PERMIT FOR A TAVERN LIQUOR LICENSE FOR AFA, LLC, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR O SIGN: Bruce Barker, County Attorney,stated AFA, LLC,dba Romance Night Club, has submitted a Transfer of Ownership and is requesting a Temporary Permit while the Transfer application is being processed. He stated the applicant has paid the $100 fee and he recommends approval pending final approval of the Transfer of Ownership for a Tavern Liquor License by the Board, as well as the State. In response to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Barker stated the Temporary Permit is still subject to the current conditions. Isidro Rodriguez, applicant,stated his sister purchased the building and he is purchasing the business, and they are not related to the current owners. Responding to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Barker stated the Temporary License will authorize Mr Rodriguez to operate the business for 120 days or until a License is approved and issued by the State. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Rodriguez stated he and his sister have no interest in any other liquor establishments in Colorado. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Rodriguez stated his brother Ruben used to be a manager for Club Romance, but he quit some time ago and no longer has any interest in the business. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said Temporary Permit and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Geile, carried unanimously. Minutes, January 15, 2003 2003-0199 Page 4 BC0016 CONSIDER GRANT APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY BASED ABSTINENCE EDUCATION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Gaye Akin, Department of Public Health and Environment, stated this application is for the first year of funding for a three-year program. Shelly Donahue, Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, reviewed the progress report, marked Exhibit A, detailing activities conducted under the Abstinence Education Program for the past six months. She stated the TANF funding will cease in June; however, they are currently working with various other agencies to acquire additional funding, in the amount of$800,000.00 for future projects. Ms. Donahue further stated the State has some money from Title V left over so they are also applying for$10,000 from that fund. Ms. Akin stated the proposed grant application funding would provide an additional quarter-time educator. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Ms.Akin stated the new position will work at the Health Department and eventually work more in the public to increase the effectiveness of the position. Commissioner Geile commended Ms. Donahue for her efforts in this subject and stated she has been very well received and supported. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR MOTOR GRADER #2ZK08069, WITH AMENDMENTS, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN NECESSARY DOCUMENTS - CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION: Claud Hanes, Controller/Treasurer, stated this is a three-year lease for one motorgrader, in the amount of $174,696.51, with amendments. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said lease-purchase agreement, with amendments, and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jerke, and it carried unanimously. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO 911 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICE AUTHORITY BOARD: Commissioner Vaad moved to appoint Rick Weber to the 911 Emergency Telephone Service Authority Board, with a term expiring January 11, 2005. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT FOR EXTENSION TO GREELEY SAND STORAGE BUILDING AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - LANDMARK BUILDERS OF GREELEY, INC.: Mr. Persichino stated under this agreement Landmark Builders of Greeley, Inc., will construct additional storage space in the current salt/sand shelter at the Department of Public Works for parking equipment. Mr. Warden stated the agreement is for$101,959, and the shed will be 40 feet by 100 feet. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Warden stated any sand that is not used will be retained and used next year. Mr. Jerome added the building will also be used to store gravel equipment, which has no designated storage space, in an effort to eliminate vandalism. Commissioner Vaad commented light winters often result in unused snow removal funds that can be redesignated or forwarded to the following year. Mr. Warden stated the only item that is budgeted for is the magnesium chloride. The equipment and staff power is often used for other tasks, such as hauling gravel and maintenance, throughout the winter if it is not required for snow removal. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL GROUP SUBSCRIBER MASTER CONTRACT FOR HEALTH INSURANCE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - PACIFICARE OF COLORADO: Mr. Warden stated the Board approved a bid in late October for the County Health Insurance provider, and this is the legal contract for the program. In response to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Warden stated there is only a $2.00 difference in cost under this new contract; however, there would have been a $35 increase if they had stayed with Blue Cross Blue Shield. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Minutes, January 15, 2003 2003-0199 Page 5 BC0016 CONSIDER GRANT CONTRACT FOR ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR CHAMBERS SUBDIVISION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Warden stated under this Grant Contract the County will receive an additional $38,000 to cover the cost of an unanticipated lift station required for the Chambers Subdivision improvements program. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said grant contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke,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 10:00 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS W'%COUNTY, O ORADO ATTEST: gje / 47+ u a�� E 1� ': . . L. g, hair Weld County Clerk to the .r.� v', gay . 1861 ' :O 4* �obert D asden, Pro- em BY: ,/Ii Deputy Clerk to the Bo:-S.(,� 5' 4 �` 'l�')1 M. . G-ile EXCUSED DATE OF APPROVAL William H. Jerke /(7�iu6q Glenn Vaad - Minutes, January 15, 2003 2003-0199 Page 6 BC0016 Hello