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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JUNE 25, 2003
TAPE #2003-23
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, June 25, 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, Esther E. Gesick
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of June 23, 2003, as printed. Commissioner Masden 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.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports.
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 $149,413.79
Electronic Transfers - All Funds $2,571,051.33
Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Geile
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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BIDS:
PRESENT BIDS: Mr. Warden stated there are no bids to present.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER 2003-2004 CONTRACT FOR SINGLE ENTRY POINT AND UTILIZATION REVIEW AGENCY
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN:Waft Speckman, Director of Department of Human Services,stated
this is the annual contract for the Single Entry Point Program, in the amount of $502,607. He stated
additional assignments have been included; however, he feels the amount is adequate to complete the
work. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER FIVE YEAR PLAN MODIFICATION AND EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (W IA) TITLE 1 ADULT, DISLOCATED WORKER, AND YOUTH
PROGRAMS; TITLE III WAGNER PEYSER PROGRAM; AND LOCAL VETERANS EMPLOYMENT
REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN:Mr.Speckman stated this five-year
plan includes the basic total package with the State;however,the programs and funding amounts will likely
be modified throughout the year. He stated federal funds, in the amount of $1,245,500 have been
designated for these programs. In response to Commissioner Vaad,Mr.Warden stated the staff levels and
services provided by the Veterans Office have not changed;however,the State has discontinued the annual
$2,400 for the Veterans Officer. Responding to Commissioner Jerke,Mr.Speckman stated the Department
is required byfederal mandates to submit a five-year plan,which is then subject to change. Commissioner
Vaad moved to approve said Plan Modification and Expenditure Authorizations and authorize the Chair to
sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Geile, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WCR 15 BETWEEN WCR'S 2 AND 4: Frank Hempen, Jr.,
Director of Department of Public Works,stated Weld County Road 15 will be closed between Weld County
Roads 2 and 4,beginning July7,2003,and ending August 15,2003,to replace a bridge over Big Dry Creek.
Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said temporary closure. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: REVISION TO 2003 WELD COUNTY PARAMEDIC SERVICES FEES,
EXHIBIT#5-B OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE: Dave Bressler, Director of the Weld County Paramedic
Services,stated the proposed changes reflect a 15 percent rate increase as discussed in the Board's work
session on June 17,2003,and they are still waiting to see what the impact will be from the"No Fault"policy
regarding auto accidents,which will become effective in July. Mr.Warden explained the federal government
has begun requiring the County to take assignment for Medicare patients,which will have a large impact
on the budget,in the amount of approximately$25,000 per month. He stated the Weld County Paramedic
Services can no longer pursue the remaining 60 percent with the patient. He further stated the Medicaid
and Medicare populations are a large percentage of patients,and the"No Fault"provision may slow down
the payment process if the issue of payment is determined through litigation. Mr. Warden stated after
review, it appears the cost assessed by the Weld County Paramedic Services remain lower than most of
the other surrounding ambulance services. He stated costs will be reduced by approximately$260,000 by
having supervisors work some of the shifts, and reducing the Fort Lupton shifts to 12 hours, with the
remainder to be offset by the Brighton Hospital. He further stated there are external forces creating the need
for this increase, and staff has been trying to decrease expenditures as much as possible. He stated the
County will likely only get 40 percent of the increase due to the assignments and the lost revenue from
uncollected bills due to patients without insurance or who are out-of-state residents. Commissioner Geile
commented there will be some savings by reducing the time of service in the Fort Lupton area through a
mutual aid agreement with the Brighton Hospital. Mr.Bressler stated they are fortunate to have assistance
from the Brighton Hospital because Weld County only operates three ambulances at night, and each
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ambulance averages 2,500 miles per week. Commissioner Geile commented the Mountain View Fire
Protection District is working to get signatures on a petition to dissolve the Tri Area Ambulance Services,
which will go to a vote of the public this fall. So there are still service issues in that area which will not be
resolved until after the election. Commissioner Vaad commented the reality is that the costs continue to
increase due to the significant amount of unpaid service bills, so the federal reductions are not entirely at
fault for this dilemma. He stated the Weld County Paramedic Services has worked as an enterprise up to
this point; however, it may eventually have to return to a tax-supported service. Commissioner Jerke
concurred with the previous comments,and thanked the Paramedic staff for working to try and resolve the
problems and use the existing funds effectively; however, he does not support a 15 percent increase
because it will only increase the costs for the few who do pay and the insurance companies will eventually
place a limit on how much they will pay. He stated he feels this increase only delays the inevitable outcome,
and the Board needs to actively pursue reassigning the Fort Lupton area to service by the Brighton Hospital,
because the need in southern Weld County is significantly less than that required in the northern portion of
the County. In response to Commissioner Geile, Mr.Warden stated the 15 percent increase will result in
approximately $300,000 for the Paramedic Services. Commissioner Geile concurred; however, if this
increase is not granted at this time, then the service costs will have to be supplemented by the General
Fund,which may result in reduced services and the rates of the Paramedic Services. Mr. Bressler stated
they currently rely very heavily on intergovernmental agreements with other ambulance agencies;however,
many of those agencies have begun indicating they may not be able to provide much mutual aid. He
expressed concern with the potential for dissolving the Tri-Area Ambulance Service,and the Fort Lupton
branch being required to service the tri-town area. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said Resolution.
Commissioner Geile seconded the motion. Upon a call for the vote,the motion carried with Commissioner
Jerke opposed.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT ACCORDING TO POLICY REGARDING COLLATERAL FOR
IMPROVEMENTS(PRIVATE ROAD MAINTENANCE),ACCEPT AGREEMENT AS COMPLIED WITH,AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN, FOR MOOREA MANOR MINOR SUBDIVISION,MF#609-STEVEN KLEN
AND LORI GUTTENSTEIN: Kim Ogle,Department of Planning Services,stated the applicant has performed
all of the improvements at the site required by this agreement,therefore,staff is not requesting collateral.
He further stated the Department of Public Works is not requiring that 15 percent be retained for pavement
because this is a private gravel road that has been built to County standards. Don Carroll, Department of
Public Works,confirmed that the road has been built to County standards and he recommends accepting
the agreement. Lee Morrison, Assistant County Attorney, added the Board needs to approve the
agreement,find that the applicant has complied with the terms of the agreement,and accept the road as
a public road with private maintenance. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said agreement, accept
the terms as complied with,and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Masden, and it 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 9:30 a.m.
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