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Home My WebLink About20031144.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO MAY 5, 2003 TAPE #2003-14 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, May 5, 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 Geile moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of April 30, 2003, as printed. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. READ ORDINANCE BY TAPE:Commissioner Vaad moved to read Code Ordinances#2003-5 and#2003- 6 by tape. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the Certification of Hearings conducted on April 30, 2003, as follows: 1)A Site Specific Development Plan and Minor Subdivision Final Plan, MF#589, Ric Hansen, c/o Mika!Torgerson; and 2)A Site Specific Development Plan and Final Plan, MF #609, Steven Klen and Lori Guttenstein, c/o TEAM Engineering. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which 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 Vaad seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. PROCLAMATIONS: SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS WEEK - MAY 4 - 10, 2003: Chair Long read the certificate proclaiming the week of May 4, 2003, as Suicide Prevention Awareness Week. 2003-1144 BC0016 PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES WEEK- MAY 6- 12, 2003: Chair Long read the certificate proclaiming May 6 through May 12, 2003, as Public Health Nurses Week. Jill Burch, Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, thanked the Board for its support in this effort. Commissioner Vaad commented during emergency situations, the public looks to the elected officials for answers, and the public health nurses of Weld County are able to provide answers and a calm response regarding small pox and other threats. He stated Weld County's personnel is prepared to assist the public in the event of a crisis or threat. Commissioner Geile concurred with Commissioner Vaad's comments and added his thanks for the expertise the nurses have contributed to numerous other programs. Commissioner Masden commended the nurses for their initiative in addressing the serious issues. Ms. Burch, Mary Jo Roath, Trish McClain, Nancy Weber, and Dorothy Loftus-Nall were present to accept this and the previous proclamation. 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 $952,107.46 Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES BY AMERICORPS PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS-CITY OF GREELEY:Walt Speckman, Director of Department of Human Services, stated this is an ongoing agreement with the City of Greeley under which volunteers will be reimbursed $5.00 per hour of service. He stated the Americorps Program coordinates the scheduling and the youth participate and complete the work. Responding to Commissioner Masden, Mr. Speckman stated approximately 20 youth who have committed serious criminal offenses will go through this program. He added the projects extend throughout the County, not just the City of Greeley. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION MODIFICATION TO 25%WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) DISLOCATED WORKER FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman stated under this modification, an additional $2,800 from the Department of Labor and Employment, will be utilized for the Dislocated Worker Program. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said modification and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Geile, carried unanimously. CONSIDER LETTER OF AGREEMENT FOR EXCHANGE OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SERVICES DATA AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN- MINER AND MINER CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC.: Mr. Warden stated under this Letter of Agreement Miner and Miner Consulting Engineers, Inc., will take the County's Geographical Information Systems (GIS) data and enhance it to create an additional data base. He stated there will be no cost to the County, access to the new database will be allowed, and two ARC software licenses will be provided. He stated the licenses are valued at $15,000, and the County will be responsible for maintenance if the programs are used after the first year. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Warden stated the County has entered into similar agreements with other engineering and surveying firms for the exchange of data. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said Letter of Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Vaad, and it carried unanimously. Minutes, May 5, 2003 2003-1144 Page 2 BC0016 CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: AUTHORIZE WELD COUNTY TREASURER TO ESTABLISH CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION TRUST FUND: Mr. Warden stated this and the following item are similar. He explained the funds for the Crime Victims Program and the Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement Program are currently retained by the Courts and the Judicial Department. He stated staff recommends establishing these trust funds as a financial protective measure. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said Resolution. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: AUTHORIZE WELD COUNTY TREASURER TO ESTABLISH VICTIM ASSISTANCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND: Based on the previous discussion, Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said Resolution. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion,which carried unanimously. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF DAVE BRESSLER AS DIRECTOR OF PARAMEDIC SERVICES: Mr. Warden stated Dave Bressler was appointed by letter; however, it was never made official by a Resolution of the Board. He stated this appointment will be retroactive to January 1, 2003. Commissioner Jerke moved to appoint Dave Bressler as the Director of the Weld County Paramedic Services. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY FOR E-GRANT SUBMITTAL: Mr.Warden stated some of the federal agencies are starting to require local agencies to submit grant documents electronically. For that purpose, he recommends himself and Carol Harding be delegated as the certifying officials to submit the documentation. He stated action of the Board will still be required. Commissioner Masden moved to delegate Donald Warden, Clerk to the Board, and Carol Harding, Office Manager Coordinator, as the certifying officials to electronically certify and submit grant applications. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Jerke, carried unanimously. FIRST READING OF CODE ORDINANCE#2003-5, IN THE MATTER OF ENACTING ARTICLE VIII OF CHAPTER 8 PUBLIC WORKS, OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE: Mr. Barker stated approval of this Ordinance will enact Chapter 8, Article VIII, Public Works, regarding the Transportation Element of the Northern Colorado Regional Communities 1-25 Corridor Plan. He stated there is approximately three miles of the 1-25 Corridor located in Weld County which will be affected by this Ordinance. Commissioner Vaad added the portion in unincorporated Weld County continues to be reduced as the neighboring municipalities continue to annex in the area. He stated the Town of Johnstown and Larimer County have already established a plan for their areas. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Commissioner Vaad explained this concept was initiated under a joint study. Mr. Barker stated notification was sent to adjacent property owners. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve Code Ordinance #2003-5 on first reading. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. FIRST READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2003-6, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND RE- ENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 5 REVENUE AND FINANCE, CHAPTER 8 PUBLIC WORKS, CHAPTER 9 INFORMATION SERVICES, AND CHAPTER 12 LICENSES AND PERMITS, OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE: Mr. Barker stated this Ordinance introduces the Weld County addressing system into the County Code. He explained on January 23, 1974, the Board adopted a Resolution creating a uniform rural addressing system. Mr. Barker stated authority will be delegated to the Department of Planning Services to set addresses, and GIS will maintain a county map for addressing purposes. He further stated there is no cost for getting an address, there is an appeal process to have an assigned address changed,and although addresses are usually assigned to structures, exceptions can be granted for unusual structures, such as oil and gas tank batteries, which are often necessary for the purposes of emergency vehicles. Mr. Warden stated this addition will primarily benefit the Paramedic Service for use on nondedicated County roads, and he recommended a work session be Minutes, May 5, 2003 2003-1144 Page 3 BC0016 scheduled to discuss the various components of the Ordinance, which involves numerous departments. Mr. Warden further stated the Ordinance also includes approving Health Department fees, which are set by the State, by Resolution. He stated the various amendments will be codified annually. Mr. Warden further stated under this Ordinance Information Services will be allowed to delete e-mails that have not been archived and stored to maintain memory space. Mr. Barker added the amendments also specify that County funds cannot be spent in incorporated municipal boundaries unless authorized by a Resolution of the Board. He further stated the criteria for Temporary Liquor and Dance Hall Licenses has been included for clarification. Commissioner Jerke expressed concern with lumping so many issues together under one Ordinance. Mr. Barker stated there are only two publications per year, and these are small administrative changes which are appropriate for grouping together. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Masden moved to approve Code Ordinance #2003-6 on first reading. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent agenda. Code Ordinances#2003-5 and #2003-6 were approved on first reading. 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 9:40 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WE COUNTY, COL RADO ATTEST:LIMP1 E if `, „ vid E. Long, h it Weld County Clerk to theffoa . 4 ' i- If is 4 - IV‘a)•97 Robert D. M en, Pro-T m BY: 1_. Deputy Clerk to the Boa�C( ! N. f . J. eile William H. Jerke SU l2d Minutes, May 5, 2003 2003-1144 Page 4 BC0016 Hello