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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
APRIL 18, 2001
TAPE #2001-18
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, April 18, 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-Tem
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 April 16, 2001, as printed. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: There were no additions to the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Long seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS:
WELD COUNTY CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK,APRIL 22-28, 2001: Chair Geile read the certificate
proclaiming April 22, through April 28, 2001, as Weld County Crime Victims' Rights Week. Gary Rathke,
District Attorney's Office,accepted said proclamation and thanked the Board members for their willingness
to participate in the events held during the week.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports.
PUBLIC INPUT: There was no public input.
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WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds
$374,112.24
Electronic Transfers -All Funds $286.54
Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Jerke
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT BIDS: Mr. Warden stated there are no bids to present.
APPROVE MOW - HERBICIDAL BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, PEST AND WEED
DIVISION: Mr. Warden stated the Department of Public Works, Pest and Weed Division, recommends
approval of the bids from Custom Services of Colorado, Inc.,Advanced Agronomics, Inc.,and AAA Weed
Control for mowing and spraying in Regions one through four,as indicated in the Memorandum from staff,
dated April 16,2001. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Ron Broda, Department of Public Works,stated
the costs for spraying are the same as last year, and cover liability; however, they do not include the cost
of chemicals. Mr. Broda stated the cost is calculated based on the number of gallons used and the number
of hours it takes to complete the job. Mr. Broda stated Custom Services of Colorado, Inc.,and AAA Weed
Control have been awarded this bid in the past;however,this is the first year he has worked with Advanced
Agronomics, Inc. Mr.Warden stated there has only been one time in the past when a landowner disputed
the fees. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Broda stated the hand spraying is used only when it
is difficult to use field spraying. He further stated these services are used on private property, and the
property owners reimburse the County for the costs incurred. In response to Commissioner Masden, Mr.
Broda reviewed the various classes of operations, and added they do have a contract with the Colorado
Department of Transportation to help coordinate the various jobs. Responding to Commissioner Long, Mr.
Broda stated the companies are not compensated for travel time. In response to Chair Geile, Mr. Broda
stated listed costs do not include the chemicals. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said bid as
recommended by staff. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES - BERRYMAN FARM COMPANY:
Michael Sampson, Assessor's Office, stated this property was split into a subdivision in 1999, and
assessed as such;however,it was also inadvertently left as a farm which resulted in a double assessment.
Commissioner Jerke moved to approve petition as recommended by staff. Commissioner Long seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES - ROGGEN DISPOSAL, INC.: Mr.
Sampson stated this property is an oil sludge waste disposal facility located southwest of the City of
Greeley. He stated the Assessor's Office was not aware that the site had been closed for environmental
cleanup, therefore, the property owner requested a re-evaluation and staff recommends approval of the
petition. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said petition as recommended by staff. The motion,which
was seconded by Commissioner Masden, carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON WELD COUNTY
ROAD 25 NORTH OF WELD COUNTY ROAD 62.25: Frank Hempen,Jr., Director of Public Works, stated
staff has received several complaints regarding people parking their cars along Weld County Road 25
north of Weld County Road 62.25 to access the Poudre River Trail. He stated staff recommends the
installation of No Parking,Trail Crossing,and directional signs to help address the problem. Commissioner
Vaad commented the Poudre River Trail Board and a local ditch requested this matter be addressed
because the road side parking was causing traffic hazards and obstructions. He stated the public will be
encouraged to park at the designated parking area on 83rd Avenue. In response to Commissioner Jerke,
Mr. Barker stated the Sheriff's Office will be able to cite tickets for unlawful parking in violation of the signs.
He further stated there have been similar instances where this type of action has been enforced.
Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said Resolution. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion
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 9:40 a.m.
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