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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
NOVEMBER 26, 2003
TAPE #2003-46
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, November 26, 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 Masden moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of November 24, 2003, as printed. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
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,HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE-PATRICIA PENA AND DAWN KLAUS:
Commissioner Long read the certificates recognizing Patricia Pena and Dawn Klaus for their services on
the Human Services Committee. Neither individual was present.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Vaad announced that Ron Broda,
Department of Public Works,recently received the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Award for Individual
Achievement in Education and Awareness of Weed Control on reclaimed lands. He stated the Colorado
Mined Land Reclamation Board and the Colorado Rock Products Association sponsor the award, and
commended Mr. Broda for his effort.
Commissioner Masden stated he and Commissioner Vaad attended the grand opening of the Northwest
Parkway on November 24, 2003. He commended Commissioner Vaad for the great job he has done on
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that Board,and stated Commissioner Vaad has been a member from the beginning and has now seen the
planning and preparation come to fruition. Commissioner Vaad was the keynote speaker and is currently
chairing the Northwest Parkway Board.
PUBLIC INPUT: There was no public input.
WARRANTS: Claud Hanes, Controller/Treasurer, presented the following warrants for approval by the
Board:
All Funds $969,452.40
Electronic Transfers -All Funds $1,048,255.53
Commissioner Geile moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Hanes. Commissioner Vaad
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT OSP FIBER PROJECT BIDS, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION: Mr.
Hanes presented the three bids received. Said bids will be considered for approval on December 10,2003.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER 2004 APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR BASIC MIGRANT AND SEASONAL
HEAD START GRANT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Walt Speckman, Director of Department of
Human Services, stated this is the overall Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Grant, in the amount of
$2,639,589. Responding to Commissioner Geile regarding pending federal changes to the Head Start
Program, Mr. Speckman stated his biggest concern is that another level of government may be added;
however, he is confident it will be worked out before implementation of the new program in approximately
one year. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WCR 39 BETWEEN WCRS 2 AND 4: Frank Hempen, Jr.,
Director of Department of Public Works, stated Weld County Road 39 will be closed December 1, 2003,
for approximately five days to replace a culvert. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said temporary
closure. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which 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 9:20 a.m.
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