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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JULY 7, 2003
TAPE #2003-24
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 7, 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
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
Controller/Treasurer, Claud Hanes
MINUTES: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of July 2,2003,as printed. CommissionerJerke seconded the motion,and it carried unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Geile moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports.
PUBLIC INPUT: There was no public input.
WARRANTS: Claud Hanes, Controller/Treasurer, presented the following warrants for approval by the
Board:
All Funds $136,596.81
Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Hanes. CommissionerJerke
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR HOTEL AND RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN - RAMON ZAVALA, DBA EL VAQUERO: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated this is an
application for a new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor license. He stated all the necessary documentation has
been completed,and although the applicant was initially required to submit a Site Plan Review,it was later
determined the Site Plan Review should be pursued with the property owner rather than the applicant who
leases the property. Commissioner Vaad stated he inspected the premises and found it to be in good
order. He stated this property has been a restaurant for many years under various owners. In response
to Commissioner Masden,Mr. Barker stated the applicant did indicate he intends to conduct TIPS training;
however, Mr. Zavala is not present at this time to answer questions. No public testimony was offered
concerning this matter. CommissionerJerke commented upon review of the personal history records and
letters of reference, he supports the application. Commissioner Vaad stated Mr.Zavala is also a lifetime
resident of the Town of Mead and is well known in the community. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve
the request of Ramon Zavala, dba El Vaquero,for a Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License and authorize
Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Geile, carried unanimously. (Clerk's
Note:Mr.Zavala arrived later in the meeting.) Ramon Zavala,applicant,stated he intends to provide TIPS
training to the employees once the liquor license has been approved.
CONSIDER TASK ORDER OPTION TO RENEW LETTER #3 FOR ENCEPHALITIS MONITORING
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Trevor Jiricek, Department of Public Health and
Environment,stated under this task order the Department of Public Health and Environment will conduct
Encephalitis testing of humans,chickens,and birds. He stated the funding is from the Center for Disease
Control,which is being passed through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. In
response to Commissioner Vaad,Mr.Jiricek stated they have relocated the flocks into areas that had more
mosquitos and viral activity last year; however, they have reported no evidence of chickens which have
contacted the West Nile Virus. In response to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Jiricek stated they have received
two reports of birds with West Nile Virus near the Town of Eaton; however, those reports are still being
confirmed. He stated they have not found any positive mosquito pools or infected humans in the area,
which indicates the birds may have contacted the virus elsewhere and flown to the Eaton area.
Commissioner Geile moved to approve said Task Order Option to Renew#3 and authorize the Chair to
sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON EAST 20TH STREET AND CHERRY
AVENUE: Frank Hempen, Jr., Director of Public Works, stated staff recently received a request for a
four-way stop at the intersection of East 20th Street and Cherry Avenue. He stated East 20th Street is
currently stopped for traffic on Cherry Avenue;however,there will be a new elementary school opening in
the area this fall which will increase the traffic flow. He stated there are sight restrictions on all four corners,
and staff feels this improvement will be proactive in addressing potential vehicular/pedestrian conflicts once
school starts,as well as improve traffic flow. Commissioner Masden commented he toured the school site
and visited with the principal who was very concerned with the intersection. He commended the
Department of Public Works for its promptness in reviewing this project. Responding to Commissioner
Vaad,Mr. Hempen stated they also plan to post"Stop Ahead"signs and flags to heighten awareness of the
new arrangement. Commissioner Vaad commented the timing of this project will allow the traveling public
to become familiar with the new arrangement before the traffic amounts increase for the school year.
Responding to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Hempen stated he is unsure of traffic enforcement in the area;
however, the Department of Public Works does notify the dispatch center of any new traffic control
situations. Commissioner Jerke suggested the Weld County traffic unit be notified of the change and
requested to patrol the area for a while. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said installation. The
motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Masden, carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER ENTRY UPON VARIOUS LANDS BY WELD COUNTY VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
SPECIALIST: Mr. Hempen stated this request will allow entry by the Department of Public Works on the
various properties list if weed management measures are required. CommissionerJerke moved to approve
said entry request. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Vaad, 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 9:30 a.m.
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