HomeMy WebLinkAbout20033122.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: ACTION OF BOARD CONCERNING AUTHORIZATION FOR THE WELD COUNTY
ATTORNEY TO PROCEED WITH LEGAL ACTION AGAINST CONAGRA CATTLE
FEEDING COMPANY-GILCREST FEEDLOT FOR VIOLATION OF SECTION 23-4-710,
LIVESTOCK FEEDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, OF THE WELD COUNTY
CODE
WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS,the Board has been presented with a recommendation from the Weld County
Department of Public Health and Environment to authorize legal action by the County Attorney's
Office,followed by a subsequent request to continue the consideration of the request to proceed
with legal action against Conagra Cattle Feeding Company- Gilcrest Feedlot, and
WHEREAS, a hearing before the Board was held on the 10th day of November, 2003, at
which time the Board deemed it advisable to continue said matter to June 30, 2004, to allow
ConAgra Cattle Feeding Company- Gilcrest Feedlot adequate time to comply with the following:
A. Incorporate and fulfill all aspects of the recently submitted Dust Control Plan,
dated November 6, 2003.
B. By January 1, 2004, the facility shall provide to the Department of Public
Health and Environment,a detailed document describing the evaluation of
cold weather month dust control. By May 1, 2004, the facility shall provide
a report that describes all dust control efforts implemented during cold
weather months.
C. For the next 12 months,the facility provide monthly"self-evaluation"reports
to the Department of Public Health and Environment. The reports should
describe observed dust conditions, up and down-wind of the facility.
Observations should be made and recorded in the late-afternoon or early
evening periods or during periods when dust is most likely to be created from
the facility.
WHEREAS, at said hearing on November 10, 2003, the Board deemed it advisable to
continue said matter to June 30,2004,to allow Conagra Cattle Feeding Company-Gilcrest Feedlot
adequate time to address the abovelisted issues.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County,Colorado,that the abovementioned matter be,and hereby is,continued to June 30,2004,
at 9:00 a.m. However, should County complaints sufficient in seriousness showing continuing
problems be received and verified by County staff,a hearing will be scheduled before the Board of
County Commissioners prior to June 30, 2004,where a recommendation for the County Attorney
to proceed with legal action will be presented.
2003-3122
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RE: AUTHORIZATION FOR THE WELD COUNTY ATTORNEY TO PROCEED WITH LEGAL
ACTION AGAINST CONAGRA CATTLE FEEDING COMPANY - GILCREST FEEDLOT
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The above and foregoing Resolution was,on motion duly made and seconded,adopted by
the following vote on the 10th day of November, A.D., 2003.
B RD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WEL OUNTY, COLORADO
ATTEST: Ltil,jai 1ill J' A
-/- -A\ David E. Long, Chair
Weld County ClerJtA
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BY:
Deputy Clerk to the
M. J. ei e
APP D STO 61 i 1(/,-,
William H. Jerke
my A torney
Glenn Vaad
Date of signature:
2003-3122
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