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Home My WebLink About20030405 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO FEBRUARY 10, 2003 TAPE #2003-05 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, February 10, 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 - EXCUSED 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 February 5, 2003, as printed. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 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 $711,628.66 Electronic Transfers - All Funds $2,701.00 Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 2003-0405 BC0016 NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES - DISCOUNT TIRE SERVICE: Duane Robson, Assessor's Office, stated taxpayer owns two separate shops, and the property declaration contained assets from the wrong location. He stated this petition reflects the difference, and staff recommends approval. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said petition. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES - RICHARD AND LINDA METTLER: Chris Woodruff, Assessor's Office, stated staff valued the property based on 65.54 acres; however, the plat reflects 35.08 acres, and he recommends approval of this petition. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said petition. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR MEDICAL LAB TESTING AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - LARIMER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Dr. Mark Wallace, Director of Department of Public Health and Environment, stated under this agreement the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment will provide Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhea testing for the Larimer County Health Department. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Vaad, and it carried unanimously. CONSIDER TASK ORDER CHANGE ORDER LETTER #3 FOR EARLY AND PERIODIC SCREENING DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT (EPSDT) PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Dr. Wallace stated the EPSDT Program is experiencing an eight percent budget cut at the State level, resulting in a reduction of funding, in the amount of$76,625. He stated this program provides case management, and outreach and support services for children for ages zero to 21 who are on Medicaid. He explained they plan to reduce the current level of personnel and services in an effort to continue the program, while accommodating the reduction. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said task order change order letter and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER GRANT REQUEST FOR EPIDEMIOLOGY AND LABORATORY CAPACITY WEST NILE VIRUS SURVEILLANCE PROJECT: Dr. Wallace stated this grant funding, in the amount of $39,641.93, will be used for encephalitis screening, personnel, and supplies. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Dr. Wallace stated the West Nile virus is still a threat, so it is very important to continue education, and he anticipates they will begin human testing. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Dr. Wallace stated they are still working with the State to determine the best locations to place the five test groups of chickens. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said request. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER TEMPORARY AGREEMENT COVERING ADVANCE RIGHT OF ENTRY AND OCCUPANCY OF PROPERTY FOR WCR 149 PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - BURLINGTON NORTHERN AND SANTA FE RAILWAY COMPANY: Frank Hempen, Jr., Director of Department of Public Works, stated under this agreement the County will acquire a temporary right of entry and occupancy for new construction of a crossing at Weld County Road 49 and the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway. He stated they will use mining fill for the embankments, which can be obtained at a good price. He further stated this will authorize entry on the property to commence the project while the deed is being completed. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Masden, and it carried unanimously. Minutes, February 10, 2003 2003-0405 Page 2 BC0016 CONSIDER REVISIONS TO BYLAWS OF FAMILIES, YOUTH AND CHILDREN COMMISSION (FYC) AND APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated the revisions include modifying duties, reducing the membership from 16 to 10, removing standing committees, and reducing the quorum from nine to six. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said Resolution. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. PLANNING: CONSIDER RESUBDIVISION (LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT ONLY) OF UNION COLONY SUBDIVISION, RS #1023 - WELD COUNTY: Mr. Warden stated the County is donating approximately three acres of land in the Business Park for the Weld County Food Bank. He reviewed the financing and applications for the project which will total approximately $2 million, including $300,000 for the building, $300,000 for the cooler/freezer, $300,000 from the City of Greeley, and land donation from the County. He stated construction should start in June 2003. Sheri Lockman, Department of Planning Services, gave a brief description of the location of the site and surrounding uses. She displayed the proposed lot configuration, stated the access easement will be shared by Lots 1 and 2, and five referral agencies responded indicating no conflicts with this proposal. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Ms. Lockman stated the lots will be shown on the plat with legal designations. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Warden stated the City of Greeley has twelve months to remove its items from the site. He further stated this property will be annexed by the City once the funding is received. Robert O'Conner, Weld Food Bank, thanked the Board for its contributions and efforts in completing the project because this will be a major benefit to the community. Mr. Warden stated the 3.449 acres are necessary for turnaround of the trucks, and the additional area is not needed by the Department of Public Works. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said Resubdivision for lot line adjustments, RS #1023. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER PROBABLE CAUSE HEARING CONCERNING USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT #1098 FOR A MAJOR FACILITY OF A PUBLIC UTILITY FOR A 9.5-MILE UNDERGROUND NATURAL GAS PIPELINE IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT- PRAIRIE MOUNTAIN PIPELINE COMPANY: Ms. Lockman gave a brief description of the pipeline route, and stated the Use by Special Review Permit application was submitted on October 10, 1995, and approved by the Planning Commission on January 4, 1006. She stated records indicate the Conditions of Approval were never completed, the plat was not recorded, and the pipeline was not constructed. Ms. Lockman stated the Prairie Mountain Pipeline Company is no longer in business; however, she did send notices to six companies which may have some interest in the permit. She stated Dave Sommerfeld, B.P. Pipelines, Inc., called Friday stating they did take over Prairie Mountain Pipeline Company; however, he has no objection to vacating the permit. Ms. Lockman stated Mr. Sommerfeld indicated it would be too difficult to document their interest in the project, therefore, she recommends a Show Cause Hearing be scheduled. Mr. Barker stated a letter from the company explaining the various buyouts and a statement requesting the vacation would be adequate. Commissioner Vaad moved to set a Show Cause Hearing for March 17, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. which can be dismissed if B.P. Pipelines, Inc., submits a letter as described by Mr. Barker. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Masden, 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. Minutes, February 10, 2003 2003-0405 Page 3 BC0016 There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:40 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WEL OU TY, COL RADO ATTEST: , 7a /��'�� vid E. Long, Chair Weld County Clerk to the B] rd sec 1861 r, ��1 " Robert D. Ma en, Pro-Te BY: Deputy Clerk to the Boa 's ' 1�\I�.s\ �• /2'7 weds M. J. eile EXCUSED William H. Jerke ' I t �CPA u _V C31-dt Glenn Vaad Minutes, February 10, 2003 2003-0405 Page 4 BC0016 Hello