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Home My WebLink About20030479.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO FEBRUARY 19, 2003 TAPE #2003-06 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 19, 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 Harding Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden MINUTES: Commissioner Geile moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of February 12, 2003, as printed. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the Certification of Hearings conducted on February 11, 2003, as follows: 1) Violation Hearings; and hearing conducted on February 12,2003: 1)A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit#1406,Ronald and Michele Sack. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which 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 Jerke seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports. PUBLIC INPUT: Dr. Ron Clark, President of North Colorado Medical Center Board of Trustees discussed the vacancy currently existing on the Board of Trustees. He stated Dr. Quinn,who was appointed by the Board of County Commissioners,was subsequently elected by the NCMC Board of Directors, creating the vacancy. Dr. Clark said the qualifications currently require a medical doctor from outside of City of Greeley. He pointed out that there are three already on the Board from outside City of Greeley limits; therefore, he encouraged the Board to appoint a non-physician, if necessary, to find someone quickly, since representation is needed as soon as possible. 2003-0479 BC0016 WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: All Funds $1,191,103.44 Electronic Transfers -All Funds $1,847.38 Commissioner Geile moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BIDS: PRESENT 2003 STEEL BID- DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Pat Persichino, Director of General Services, presented said bid, and stated this is a bid in which the review will indicate the appropriate vendor for each item. Nine vendors presented bids, which will be considered for approval on March 5, 2003. PRESENT CATTLE GUARDS BID-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino read the names of two vendors into the record, and stated said bid will be considered for approval on March 5, 2003. PRESENT 10-TON STEEL WHEEL VIBRATORY ROLLER BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino read the names of six vendors into the record, and stated said bid will be considered for approval on March 5, 2003. He also stated this item was rebid because no one met the specifications on the first round of bids. Responding to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Warden stated this is a replacement piece of equipment, therefore, work is not held up while waiting for delivery. PRESENT HIGHWAY STRIPER BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino read the names of five vendors into the record, and stated said bid will be considered for approval on March 5, 2003. He also stated this is the second time this item is being bid, since no bids were received the first time. PRESENT WCR #126 PHASE III SURVEY PROJECT BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino read the names of five vendors into the record, and stated said bid will be considered for approval on March 5, 2003. NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER STATEMENT OF GRANT AWARD AND CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COURT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Gary Rathke, District Attorney's Office stated this is a new source of funding for the Victim Witness Program, and it is a $9,000 grant with $3,000 matching funds required. Responding to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Warden stated the Board relies on Mr. Rathke and his staff to make sure the certifications are correct. Mr. Rathke stated staff does on-site monitoring of the program. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said award and certification of compliance and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Vaad, carried unanimously. CONSIDER INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON WCR 49 BETWEEN US HIGHWAY 34 AND 1-76: Frank Hempen,Jr., Director of Department of Public Works,stated this request is to increase the posted speed limit on Weld County Road 49 between Highway 34 and 1-76 from 55 miles per hour to 65 miles per hour. He stated the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices states the speed limit should be determined based on the 85th percentile speed of free flowing traffic. With five traffic counters placed at various locations along this roadway segment, speed limits over a 48-hour period of time showed the average 85th percentile speed to be 68 miles per hour for northbound traffic and 67 miles per hour for Minutes, February 19, 2003 2003-0479 Page 2 BC0016 southbound traffic. Mr. Hempen stated the road is in very good condition,and recommended"No Passing" and "Pass with Care" pendants, as well as stepped speed reduction to 35 miles per hour at the Highway 34 and 1-76 approaches. Chair Long stated he appreciates the effort to include the no passing signs,since many people improperly pass other vehicles. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said speed limit increase and the installation of appropriate signage. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER AGREEMENT CONCERNING PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO WCR 39,TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT,AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS - RODNICK AND ELSIE ULRICH: Mr. Hempen stated this is the second of three parcels of right-of-way which are required for the project at the intersection of Weld County Roads 39 and 44. He stated it is an energy impact and safety team project, for a negotiated cost of $1,350. The agreement states the County will remove and rebuild a short section of fence currently existing. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said Agreement and Temporary Construction Easement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER AGREEMENT CONCERNING PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO WCR 39 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-RUDY AND STACIE VANDERWAL: Mr. Hempen stated this is an energy impact and safety project at the intersection of Weld County Roads 39 and 40. He stated the negotiated cost is $500, and four parcels are needed at this intersection. CommissionerJerke moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion,which was seconded by Commissioner Vaad, carried unanimously. CONSIDER AGREEMENT CONCERNING PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO WCR 39 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - EDWARD HEMPLE ESTATE: Mr. Hempen stated this is also for the intersection at Weld County Roads 39 and 44, for a negotiated cost of $1,000. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Vaad,and it carried unanimously. Commissioner Vaad stated he did forward a complimentary E-mail received from the citizens group commending Public Works, specifically Leon Sievers, for the excellent job done on this project. CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO AREA AGENCY ON AGING:Commissioner Geile moved to appoint John Andrijeski, Phyllis Rangel, and George "Phil" Shovar, and reappoint Mary Jones and Diane Warren, all with terms expiring January 31, 2006. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: DESIGNATION OF BANKS, SAVINGS BANKS AND PUBLIC ASSET POOLS AS DEPOSITORIES FOR WELD COUNTY FUNDS: Claud Hanes, Weld County Controller/Treasurer, recommended the addition of New Frontier Bank and Community First Bank to the list of designated depositories for Weld County funds, as well as the deleting of Independent Bank, Greeley. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said Resolution. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: RELEASE OF LIENS FOR CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTIES LOCATED IN WELD COUNTY ARROWHEAD LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT#1993-1: Mr.Warden stated items#8 through #14 are release of liens for certain Local Improvement Districts which were paid off in 2002. He explained recording the Resolution, in effect, takes the lien off the properties. Responding to Commissioner Geile regarding the road over the dam at Arrowhead, Mr.Warden stated only the internal roads of Arrowhead were included in the Improvement District, and no additions can be done at this time. He stated this action does not dissolve the Local Improvement District, it only allows a release of lien to Minutes, February 19, 2003 2003-0479 Page 3 BC0016 be filed with the Clerk and Recorder to show certain ones have been paid off. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said Resolution. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: RELEASE OF LIENS FOR CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTIES LOCATED IN WELD COUNTY ROAD 8 LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #1992-3: Commissioner Masden moved to approve said Resolution. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER RELEASE OF LIENS FOR CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTIES LOCATED IN WELD COUNTY JOHNSON SUBDIVISION LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT#1993-2: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said Resolution. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER RELEASE OF LIENS FOR CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTIES LOCATED IN WELD COUNTY ROADS 15 AND 84 LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT#1991-2: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said Resolution. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER RELEASE OF LIENS FOR CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTIES LOCATED IN WELD COUNTY ROAD 38 LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #1992-4: Commissioner Masden moved to approve said Resolution. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER RELEASE OF LIENS FOR CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTIES LOCATED IN WELD COUNTY ROAD 32 LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT#1992-1: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said Resolution. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER RELEASE OF LIENS FOR CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTIES LOCATED IN WELD COUNTY ROAD 34 LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT#1992-2: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said Resolution. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR JOINT ENFORCEMENT OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CITY OF GREELEY: Mr. Warden stated said agreement is the same as the one approved with Evans last week, and it was approved by the Greeley City C ouncil I ast night. M r. Warden stated it is fora S tormwater P ermit, and the City w ill administer the program on behalf of Weld County. Commissioner Jerke requested a roll call vote. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried four to one, with Commissioner Jerke voting against the motion. 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 19, 2003 2003-0479 Page 4 BC0016 There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:35 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELT ,cO- UN Y, COLORADO ATTEST: %/// wis` �up `A E •\ vid E. Long, Chat( Weld County Clerk to the r•Cr:rd It .tlr .001 tv— (t ?w:� Robert D. asden, Pro-Te • BY: - -Are, . �'or . :' ''r.i.` Deputy Clerk to the B 'ra ' ?j�� % ..„ �� I Geile Willia H. 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