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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JULY 16, 2003
TAPE #2003-28
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, July 16, 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, Carol A. Harding
Controller/Treasurer, Claud Hanes
MINUTES: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of July 14, 2003, as printed. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS:CommissionerJerke moved to certifythe hearing conducted on July9,
2003, as follows: 1) Change of Zone, PZ#1004 - LifeBridge Christian Church do TETRA TECH RMC:
Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS-THOMAS VASQUEZ:Chair Long
read the certificate recognizing Thomas Vasquez for 26 years of service with the Department of Public
Works. His wife was present to receive the certificate and stated he could not attend due to illness.
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COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS:Commissioner Geile stated he attended the Weapons of
Mass Destruction Response class in Denver, which included various state departments and local
responders. He stated there is now one regional training plan and there appears to be a higher confidence
level among first responders,developed by good coordination among various state departments and the
manner in which that is passed on to the local level.
Commissioner Vaad stated he rode with Jay McDonald, Department of Public Works,Trucking Division,
and was highly impressed with the adequacy of control over various independent truckers hired by contract.
He said Mr. McDonald gave him good answers to a lot of questions, and he was impressed with the
flexibility of the system used for moving trucks and equipment.
CommissionerJerke stated he toured the Migrant Head Start facility in Evans with Walt Speckman. He felt
the kids were enjoying themselves and felt the staff was very capable. He also stated he will attend a
parent/governmental board meeting to see how that operates.
PUBLIC INPUT: There was no public input.
WARRANTS: Claud Hanes, Controller/Treasurer, presented the following warrants for approval by the
Board:
All Funds $640,685.15
Electronic Transfers -All Funds $3,478.90
Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Hanes. CommissionerJerke
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT BIDS: Mr. Hanes stated there are no bids to present.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER GRANT AGREEMENT FOR AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AMONG FEDERAL
AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, CITY OF GREELEY, AND GREELEY-WELD COUNTY AIRPORT
AUTHORITY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mike Reisman, Airport Manager, stated this is the
agreement for acceptance of the Federal Aviation Administration improvement grant for $1,705,000,
primarily for the rehabilitation of Runway 927,which is the existing east/west runway that has been at the
airport for about 20 years. He stated the grant includes lighting upgrades and a portion of a taxi-way overlay.
Mr. Reisman stated the matching fund requirements are slightly more than ten percent since the State of
Colorado came up a little bit short with their funding;however,the Airport Authority has obtained an$82,000
matching funds grant from the Colorado Aeronautical Board for this project. He further stated the financial
commitment on the part of Weld County is slightly under$54,000,which is the same for the City of Greeley.
Responding to CommissionerJerke,Mr.Reisman stated the monies are budgeted in the 2003 Budget,the
work is scheduled to begin on August 18,2003,and last for approximately 60 days. Commissioner Vaad
moved to approve said grant agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Jerke,the motion carried unanimously. Responding to Commissioner Geile,Mr.Reisman stated the airport,
with the new runway, is capable of handling the largest corporate jets,such as the Gulfstream 5 or Global
Express, which are along the size of a commercial airliner in terms of size and weight. Commissioner
Jerke commented that the airport, with this type of grant, brings in a huge amount of federal dollars to
complete a local project.
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CONSIDER PETITION TO VACATE A PORTION OF WCR 66 RIGHT OF WAY BETWEEN COLORADO
AND SOUTHERN RAILROAD AND WCR 23: Frank Hempen, Jr., Director of Public Works, stated this
petition was received from Fred Otis of Otis, Coan and Stewart, LLC, requesting the vacation of Weld
County Road 66 between the Colorado and Southern Railroad,now known as Great Western Railway,on
the east and Weld County Road 23 on the west. Mr. Hempen stated staff has reviewed the need for
right-of-way,and feels there is no reason not to vacate,therefore,he recommends vacation. Responding
to Commissioner Geile,Mr.Hempen stated staff is working with the property owners to help ease the curve
going towards Eastman Park, through a zoning proposal. He stated they have talked to the appropriate
parties regarding the corner of Weld County Roads 64.75 and 23, and feel the best time to approach the
right-of-way acquisition is during the Site Plan Review process. Responding to Commissioner Vaad, Mr.
Hempen discussed the eventual buildout of Two Rivers Parkway, also known as Weld County Road 27,
or 83rd Avenue. Responding to CommissionerJerke, Lee Morrison,Assistant County Attorney,stated the
property on the east side of the railroad to Weld County 66 was not included in the proposal because the
Board considers petitions that are presented,and that portion is not included in this petition. He stated the
notification was waived since the petitioners own the property which abuts the portion of right-of-way that
will be vacated. He further responded that the notification was legally appropriate and it meets Statute
requirements, since the properties do not adjoin and the railroad intervenes. Mr. Morrison indicated the
owner of that parcel is not precluded from presenting a petition regarding Weld County Road 66 from the
east to the railroad. He also stated it is within the discretion of the Board to ask they be given notice;
however,they are not legally entitled. Fred Otis,Attorney representing Great Western Railway,stated Mrs.
Winder has a contract and is selling her property to Great Western Railway. He clarified that the property
being purchased also includes a small portion below Weld County Road 64.75, and stated the railway to
the east would interrupt a through road, therefore the right-of-way to the east was not considered.
Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Barker stated Lee Detterer is the owner of other properties
involving Ms.Winder's Trust;therefore,he would be aware of this action. Mr. Barker further explained Mr.
Detterer has been farming the property for the trust, and Mr. Barker has worked with him on other items
concerning the trust. No public testimonywas given. CommissionerJerke moved to approve said petition.
The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Vaad, carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER PARTIAL VACATION OF USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#1208-HENRY AND CAROL
KARRE: Sheri Lockman, Department of Planning Services, stated this request was submitted to meet a
Condition of Approval for Recorded Exemption#3525,which required Lot A to be removed from the Use
By Special Review Permit. Responding to Commissioner Vaad, Ms. Lockman stated Lot A was intended
for a residence, but was inadvertently included in the Use By Special Review area. Commissioner Geile
moved to approve said vacation. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Jerke, 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.
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There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:35 a.m.
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