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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
SEPTEMBER 26, 2001
TAPE #2001-39
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, September 26, 2001, 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 M. J. Geile, Chair
Commissioner Glenn Vaad, Pro-Tern
Commissioner William H. Jerke
Commissioner David E. Long
Commissioner Robert D. Masden
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 Masden moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of September 24, 2001, as printed. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: There were no additions to the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Long 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 $395,552.63
Electronic Transfers - All Funds $2,200,122.16
Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Jerke
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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BIDS:
PRESENT REHABILITATION OF BRIDGE ABUTMENTS BID-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr.
Warden presented the four bids received. Said bids will be considered for approval on Wednesday,
October 10, 2001. In response to Chair Geile, Mr. Warden stated the paving projects will be considered
in January or February, 2002.
PRESENT CONCRETE LINED DITCH-WCR 62 IMPROVEMENTS BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS: Mr. Warden presented the three bids received. Said bids will be considered for approval on
Wednesday, October 10, 2001.
PRESENT HIGHWAY DE-ICING SALT BID-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr.Warden presented
the sole bid received. Said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, October 10, 2001.
PRESENT FURNITURE FOR SOUTH COUNTY COMPLEX BID-FINANCE DEPARTMENT: Mr.Warden
presented the eight bids received. Said bids will be considered for approval on Wednesday, October 10,
2001. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Warden stated if the purchase price exceeds $5,000.00,
it will be covered by the capital budget, otherwise it comes from nondepartmental funds.
APPROVE SNOW PLOW FOR PICKUP BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Warden stated
the Department of Public Works recommends approval of the low bid from Frontier Truck Equipment
Company, in the amount of$8,385.00. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said bid as recommended
by staff. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
APPROVE SALT AND SAND SPREADER BID-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr.Warden stated
the Department of Public Works recommends approval of the low bid from Layton Truck Equipment, in the
amount of $3,695.00. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Warden stated this is the low bid when
installation is included. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said bid as recommended by staff.
Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER TASK ORDER FOR YOUTH FITNESS AND NUTRITION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN: Mark Wallace, Director of Public Health and Environment, stated the Federal funding
received under this Task Order will be used to provide after school health and nutrition programs. He
stated the Health Department works with the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) and the City of
Greeley to provide programs which focus on providing quality fitness activities. He further stated the
programs also meet the objectives of the CDC and Governor Owens' Healthy Lifestyles promotion. The
funds will also support the New Fit Club for two nights of fitness and nutrition education for both boys and
girls, as well as four weeks of parental education. In response to Commissioner Masden, Dr. Wallace
stated the program is being developed through the City of Greeley Community Outreach Program;
however, their goal is to expand the program beyond the Greeley area if additional funding is received.
Responding to Commissioner Vaad, Dr. Wallace stated he was not certain how many youth would be
involved in the program. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said task order and authorize the Chair
to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES - KENNETH AND SUSANNA
HARRIS: Michael Sampson, Assessor's Office, stated the owner of the aircraft maintenance hanger,
located at the Greeley-Weld County Airport, provided the actual construction costs. Mr. Sampson
recommended the value be abated to the cost of actual construction. In response to Chair Geile, Mr.
Sampson stated the Airport owns the land and the hanger is owned by Kenneth and Susanna Harris. He
further stated the land is leased from the Airport on a long-term basis. Commissioner Vaad moved to
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approve said petition as recommended by staff. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion,which carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER FOUR PETITIONS FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES- ST. VRAIN PARTNERS,
LLC, C/O RODNEY UNGER: Mr. Sampson stated there are four separate schedule numbers included
under this item, and he recommends approval because the property owner provided adequate evidence
that the land is agricultural, not vacant. In response to Chair Geile, Mr. Sampson gave a brief description
of the location of each parcel. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said petitions as recommended
by staff. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES-COLORADO HIGH SCHOOL: Mr.
Sampson stated this property is privately owned and is leased to Colorado High School. Mr. Sampson
gave a brief description of the location of the site, and stated the property owner has provided adequate
documentation that this is a non-profit charter school,which is tax exempt. He stated the taxes were paid
in 1999 and 2000 and they are now requesting a reimbursement. He further stated the property is no
longer leased by the school, the site will be added back on the tax rolls. Commissioner Long moved to
approve said petition as recommended by staff. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS INMATE INTENSIVE SUPERVISION
PROGRAM SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-THE VILLA AT GREELEY, INC.:Jan Zuber,
Community Corrections Board, stated the Board of Commissioners contracts with the State to provide the
Intensive Supervision Program (ISP)services. She explained this and the following item are subcontracts
with The Villa at Greeley, Inc., to provide the services. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said
agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Long,
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL INTENSIVE SUPERVISION SERVICES PROGRAM
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - THE VILLA AT GREELEY, INC.: Commissioner Long moved to
approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Vaad, and it carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: CHANGE IN BOUNDARY LINES OF THE COMMISSIONER DISTRICTS
IN WELD COUNTY, COLORADO: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated Section 30-10-306(4), C.R.S.,
states prior to September 30, following a census, the Board must amend the Commissioner district
boundary lines to keep the populations as equal as possible. Mr. Barker referred to the new District
Boundary Map, marked Exhibit B, which reflects the numbers detailed in Exhibit A. Commissioner Vaad
commented the Town of Windsor used to be split between two districts; however, under the new
boundaries, it will be entirely within District 1, under Commissioner Long. Commissioner Masden stated
the new boundaries appear to smooth up some of the odd divisions. Mr. Barker stated the State legislature
will complete a reapportionment by February or March of next year, and the Board will be able to make
minor alterations to the County district boundaries if needed. Commissioner Masden moved to approve
said Resolution. Commissioner Jerke 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 9:35 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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