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Home My WebLink About20030246.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO JANUARY 22, 2003 TAPE#2003-03 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, January 22, 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 - EXCUSED Commissioner Glenn Vaad Also present: County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Esther E. Gesick Controller/Treasurer, Claud Hanes MINUTES: Commissioner Geile moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of January 20, 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 Geile seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONS: RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES-ROBERTA COLE: Chair Long read the certificate recognizing Roberta Cole for her years of service in the Department of Human Services. Walt Speckman, Director of Human Services,was present to accept the award on behalf of Ms. Cole. COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Geile commended Chair Long for his leadership as the Chair of the Front Range District of CCI, and for working with the other four districts to come to a consensus on the creation of a water policy. He stated the presentation to the CCI Lands Committee was very successful in addressing the differences of opinion in how water should be utilized in the different regions of the State. Chair Long commented he seeks the advice and input from the other Weld County Commissioners to take the ideas forward to the Committee which resulted in a strong consensus. 2003-0246 BC0016 PUBLIC INPUT: There was no public input. WARRANTS: Claud Hanes, Controller/Treasurer, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: All Funds $379,548.18 Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Hanes. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BIDS: PRESENT WELD COUNTY ROAD 13 ROADWAY DESIGN PROJECT BID-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Pat Persichino, Director of General Services, presented the nine bids received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, February 5, 2003. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Persichino stated there is a vast range between the bid amounts, which is being reviewed by the engineering staff, and a work session will be scheduled with the Board. Commissioner Vaad commented some of the vendors have not done work with Weld County before and he is interested in how they determined their bid amounts. NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR 3.2 PERCENT BEER RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - LILLIAN GOOCH: Mr. Barker stated Deputy Richardson expressed no concern. In response to Commissioner Geile, Don Carroll, Department of Public Works, gave a brief description of the location of the site,which is located within the Town of Briggsdale. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Geile,the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER TWO PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS PROVIDERS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Walt Speckman, Director of Human Services, stated the first agreement is with the Montrose County Housing Authority for facility maintenance, meals, and coordinated services for the Migrant Head Start Program in Olathe, Colorado. He further stated the second agreement is with Weld County School District RE-3J for coordination activities for the Head Start Program. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said agreements and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Vaad, and it carried unanimously. CONSIDER EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION REQUEST FOR WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT(W IA) 10% STATEWIDE ACTIVITIES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman stated this is for the ongoing implementation of medical skills training with Aims Community College, University of Northern Colorado, and North Colorado Medical Center. He stated the request is for $72,200 to train nuclear medicine technologists who work with X-rays. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said request and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Geile, carried unanimously. CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR WELD COUNTY YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS, AMERICORPS PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman stated this application is requesting funding to continue the Americorp Program that has been going for the past five or six years. In response to Commissioner Masden, Mr. Speckman stated they served approximately 20 youth last year,who did a lot of work for the City of Greeley, read to elementary school children, and worked on the Barbour Ponds project. He stated the program focuses primarily on youth who should be in high school. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Speckman stated the participants are payed a small hourly wage, and although some of the sources are subject to State budget Minutes, January 22, 2003 2003-0246 Page 2 BC0016 cuts, he feels there are many agencies which will be interested in the program and would be able to compensate for any lost State funding. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER SIGNING PROXY AND APPOINTING DELEGATE TO REPRESENT WELD COUNTY AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE FULTON IRRIGATING DITCH COMPANY: Mr. Barker stated this Resolution delegates Lee Morrison,Assistant County Attorney,Greg Nelson,Department of Public Works, or Steve Nguyen, Applegate Group, as potential representatives. He stated in the event they are unable to attend,the proxy will be sent delegating the President of the Ditch Company to assure a full quorum for the meeting. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Carroll stated the Fulton Ditch is in the Fort Lupton area off the South Platte River. Responding to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Barker stated Mr. Nguyen has done most of the engineering work that has enabled the County to obtain the necessary water shares, he is extremely knowledgeable about the various irrigating ditches. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Barker stated the water is used for augmentation purposes at the various gravel pits throughout the County. He further stated the augmentation plan is on file with the water court,and the plans are generally updated every other year. Commissioner Vaad moved to authorize the Chair to sign the proxy and delegate Lee Morrison, Greg Nelson, and Steve Nguyen to represent the County at the Annual meeting of the Fulton Irrigating Ditch Company,or to delegate the Ditch President in their absence. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER SIGNING PROXY AND APPOINTING DELEGATE TO REPRESENT WELD COUNTY AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE RURAL DITCH COMPANY: Based on previous discussion, Commissioner Vaad moved to authorize the Chair to sign the proxy and delegate Lee Morrison, Greg Nelson, and Steve Nguyen to represent the County at the Annual meeting of the Rural Ditch Company, or to delegate the Ditch President in their absence. In response to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Carroll stated this ditch is located in southern Weld County. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION FOR WELD COUNTY TREASURER TO CANCEL CERTAIN COUNTY TAX LIEN SALE CERTIFICATES: Claud Hanes, Controller/Treasurer, gave a brief description of the four properties which have tax liens. He explained the owners have been notified of their option to acquire the deed;however,they declined. Commissioner Masden moved to authorize the County Treasurer to cancel said tax lien sale certificates. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION OF APPOINTMENT TO LOCAL JUVENILE SERVICES PLANNING COMMITTEE: Commissioner Vaad moved to recommend the appointment of Sterling Geesaman as the Weld County Sheriffs Office representative on the Local Juvenile Services Planning Committee. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER REAPPOINTMENTS TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD: Commissioner Vaad moved to reappoint Joanne Fenton, Lucille Mantelli, Linda Conte, Dana Rutz, Joyce Johnson, Alvina Derrera,and Alicia Ziegler to the Workforce Development Board,with terms expiring December 31,2005. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER REAPPOINTMENT TO WELD-LARIMER REVOLVING LOAN FUND COMMITTEE: Commissioner Vaad moved to reappoint Philip Neville to the Weld-Larimer Revolving Loan Fund Committee,with a term expiring December 31, 2005. The motion,which was seconded by Commissioner Masden, carried unanimously. Minutes, January 22, 2003 2003-0246 Page 3 BC0016 PLANNING: CONSIDER IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN, AND ACCEPT FORM OF COLLATERAL FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW#353-DAVSEL VENTURES,INC.:Chris Gathman,Department of Planning Services, stated on December 5, 2002, staff received a Letter of Credit, in the amount of $2,000 to cover landscaping and additional road base at the site. He stated staff feels the amount is adequate to complete the necessary improvements. Mr. Carroll stated he has been working with the applicant and he recommends approval. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreement, authorize the Chair to sign, and accept Irrevocable Letter of Credit#000209, in the amount of$2,000.00. 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. There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:45 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS � WE @ COUNTY, COLORADO "��!! ATTEST: LIMO !�� E 1,C avid E. Long, Chair Weld County Clerk to th:;f . �. MI�`' �ZQ' �� Robert D. den, Pro-Tem BY: , /.i _ . • L� �. i i► r .►, Deputy Clerk to the B ° 1 �N 1I� M. J. Gei e EXCUSED S erke/ "er% Glenn Vaad Minutes, January 22, 2003 2003-0246 Page 4 BC0016 Hello