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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
AUGUST 25, 2003
TAPE #2003-34
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, August 25, 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-Tern - 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
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of August 20, 2003, as printed. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: Chair Long added as New Business #12, "Consider 2003 Abstract of
Assessment and authorize Chair to sign."
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,2002 COMPREHENSIVE INJURY SAFETYAWARD-DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS:Chair Long presented the 2002 Comprehensive InjurySafetyAward to the Department
of Public Works. Frank Hempen,Jr., Director of Public Works,accepted the award. Mr. Hempen stated
those responsible are Jeff Jerome,who created the framework and environment for this award within the
Department, as well as the individuals serving on the safety and policy committee, training committee,
inspection committee, and accident review committee.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, JOSEPH A. HOLMES SAFETY ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATE OF
HONOR-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS,DIVISION OF MINING:Chair Long read the Certificate of
Honor presented to the members of the#1 Crusher Crew. Greg Nelson,supervisor,was present to accept
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the award. Mr.Hempen stated this is the second award within five years for this crew. Commissioner Vaad
asked Mr. Warden to forward the two awards to Colorado Technical Services, Inc.
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 $955,892.95
Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Vaad
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR TAVERN LIQUOR LICENSE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN-J. MONTES, INC., DBA EL RODEO NIGHT CLUB: Bruce Barker,County Attorney,stated Deputy
Wagoner,Sheriff's Office,had no concerns regarding said renewal. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve
the application for renewal and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Geile,the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON EAST 20TH STREET BETWEEN
OLD STATE HIGHWAY 34 AND CHERRY STREET: Frank Hempen,Jr.,Director of Public Works,stated
this request would change the speed limit on 20th Street between a new school zone east of Cherry Street
and its intersection with old U.S. Highway 34. The school zone has been established for a new school and
reductions in speed are usually made by 15 mile per hour;however,there is on1y900 feet between the old
highway and the west end of the speed zone,therefore,the recommendation is to change the speed to 35
miles per hour. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve installation of said signs. The motion,which was
seconded by Commissioner Vaad, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES WITHIN CHAMBER'S TRACTS
SUBDIVISION:Mr.Hempen stated the recommended signs will make the inner subdivision street a one way
from west to east, place a stop sign west of the intersection with Weld County Road 2.5, and place a no
parking sign near the west access to the subdivision. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Warden
stated the annexation to Brighton was finalized in June;however,the County was obligated to finish out the
paving and improvements project as determined during the creation of the local improvements district. Mr.
Hempen stated this is the final step of that project,and explained the one way street is required because
of a constrained right-of-way,which allows only 12 feet of traveled roadway. Mr. Hempen also stated this
was worked out among the Town of Brighton and community leaders, and was presented to the
homeowners during formation of the district. Commissioner Geile moved to approve installation of said
signs. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Vaad, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF F STREET BETWEEN 35TH AND 59TH AVENUES: Mr.
Hempen stated this closure has been requested by the City of Greeley, in order for them to place a box
culvert across "F" Street, since we own half of the street. He stated the City will complete the work in
October,and they will provide all traffic control devices,as well as provide for local traffic. Commissioner
Vaad moved to approve said closure.Seconded by Commissioner Jerke,the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WCR 4 BETWEEN WCRS 15 AND 17: Mr. Hempen stated the
closure is necessary for replacement of Bridge 4/15A, and it will be effective September 2, 2003, for a
period of approximately six weeks.. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said closure. Seconded by
Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR CONVEYANCE OF EASEMENT AND GRANT OF PERMANENT
EASEMENT FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO WCR 26, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS-PASQUALE AND JACQUELINE VARRA: Mr.Hempen stated this item,and the next item,
are part of the Weld County Road 26 improvement project between Weld County Roads 13 and 15. As part
of the project it was necessary to acquire easements from adjacent properties to a crossroad drainage
ditch, which is being granted with no cost to the County. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said
agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR CONVEYANCE OF EASEMENT AND GRANT OF PERMANENT
EASEMENT FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO WCR 26, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS-VARRA COMPANIES, INC.: Mr. Hempen stated this is the same as the previous item.
Commissioner Geile moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CHANGE ORDER FOR 1-25 PARALLEL ARTERIAL STUDY - FELSBURG, HOLT AND
ULLIVEG: Mr. Hempen stated the change is because of the necessity to have many more meetings than
originally predicted, and the total increase is $14,081.50. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said
change order. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Jerke, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-DREW SCHELTINGA: Mr.Hempen stated all of the transportation planning
regions,including the Upper Front Range,are doing updates to the year 2030,and in order to assist in the
updating of plans,the Colorado Department of Transportation(CDOT)indicated an interest in making sure
all communities participated,and acquired Department of Local Affairs funding which was then transferred
to lead counties for assistance of small communities. This contract will obtain the services of Drew
Scheltinga to act as a circuit rider Engineer,to deal with the transportation needs of small communities.
Mr. Hempen stated the maximum amount of $12,936.00 is within our Department of Local Affairs
agreement. Responding to Commissioner Jerke,Mr.Hempen clarified the funding source is a contract with
the Department of Local Affairs through CDOT,which has already been executed. Commissioner Vaad
moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by CommissionerJerke,the
motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: REQUEST WITHDRAWAL FROM SOUTHWEST WELD DRAINAGE
AUTHORITY AND CONSENT TO TERMINATION OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT: Mr.Barker
stated Section 8 of an agreement approved by the Board on March 13,2002,allows for withdrawal of any
entity with a two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors of the Authority,and Section 1 allows for termination
of the agreement if all parties consent. He stated the Resolution requests withdrawal and consents to the
termination if all other parties agree. Commissioner Vaad stated that,as Chairman of the Authority,he took
a straw poll and determined that eight of nine entities will request withdrawal from the Board and vote to
terminate the agreement. He further stated their meeting is scheduled for August 27,2003. Responding
to Commissioner Jerke,Commissioner Vaad stated the amount of money to be refunded to Weld County
will be determined in time for the small communities to put into the 2004 budget. Commissioner Geile
expressed thanks from the Board to Commissioner Vaad and to Bruce Barker for their hard work in this
area. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded
by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO AREA AGENCY ON AGING: Commissioner Geile moved to appoint
Adella Andrijeski,Alberto Arriessecq and Susan Bromley to the Area Agency on Aging. Commissioner
Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER 2003 ABSTRACT OF ASSESSMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN:Mr. Warden stated
this is an administrative action required each year to accept the Abstract of Assessment. Commissioner
Vaad moved to accept said abstract 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 9:50 a.m.
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