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Home My WebLink About20011497.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO JUNE 4, 2001 TAPE#2001-24 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, June 4, 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, Carol A. Harding Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden MINUTES: Commissioner Masden moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of May 30, 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 Vaad moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 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 $525,108.84 Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 2001-1497 BC0016 NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR 3.2 PERCENT BEER RETAIL LICENSE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-EQUILON LON ENTERPRISES,DBA TEXACO#095:Bruce Barker,County Attorney,stated Deputy J. D. Broderius stated there are no concerns, and Mr. Barker recommended approval of said renewal. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR TAVERN LIQUOR LICENSE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - DEEANN WOLFE, DBA FORT 21: Mr. Barker stated Deputy Terry Reed had no concerns. Mr. Barker recommended approval of said renewal. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion,which carried unanimously. CONSIDER FINANCIAL AND OPERATION PLAN FOR COOPERATIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT IN PAWNEE NATIONAL GRASSLANDS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-U.S. FOREST SERVICE:Kim Fliethman, Weld County Sheriff's Office, stated this is the annual operating plan for Pawnee National Grasslands for patrols on Forest Service roads, with a total contract maximum of $4,167.00. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said plan and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Masden, and it carried unanimously. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - MEALS ON WHEELS, INC.: Walt Speckman, Director of Human Services, stated this is an expansion of the grant, with which we will be purchasing a few more meals than planned for this year. Responding to Commissioners Jerke,Vaad, and Masden, Mr. Speckman explained the total cost of each meal is $3.50, and it is needs-based with a volunteer network to deliver the meals. Mr. Speckman also stated the agreement provides approximately 8,708 meals for 117 clients, and after receiving a response from the various communities throughout Weld County, several additional sites were added. Mr. Speckman also explained the senior centers in the various communities are central sites which are used for meals to be available for those who are mobile; then volunteers from each of those sites deliver to those who are home-bound. Commissioner Long moved to approve said agreement amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Vaad, carried unanimously. CONSIDER AMENDMENT #1 FOR EXTENSION OF WELFARE TO WORK CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman stated this is an extension to June 30, 2003, and it is a nation-wide change by the Federal government. He emphasized the dollar amounts remain the same; however, the time frame in which it is spent has been expanded. Mr. Speckman explained this is the program with the restrictive eligibility requirements, mainly for parents with children to ensure they are capable of paying child support. Commissioner Long moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER ENTRY UPON VARIOUS LANDS BY WELD COUNTY VEGETATION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST: Frank Hempen, Jr., Director of Public Works, stated this is the growing season; therefore, problems with noxious weeds develop. Ron Broda, Department of Public Works, stated the regulations are contained in Chapter 15, Article 2, of the Weld County Code,and include phone contact, letter by first- class mail, a certified letter with return receipt and ten days notice, Board of County Commissioner approval for entry onto land, and enforcement as necessary. Responding to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Broda stated this time of year the response is chiefly complaint driven, although the Department does identify approximately 150 parcels in the fall for followup each spring, including those which are continually negligent or had no response from the land owner the previous year. He stated some of the species are slowly being eliminated countywide;however, leafy spurge and Canada thistle are spreading. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Broda explained if the green card is not returned on the letter prior to the Minutes, June 4, 2001 2001-1497 Page 2 BC0016 Board granting entry,the notice is posted on the property and another ten days is given. In order to recoup County expenses, Mr. Broda stated he works with the Treasurer and Assessor, first sending a bill by certified mail with return receipt requested, clearly stating the penalty if not paid and allowing the property owner 31 days to respond. If no response is received by the end of the season, it is given to the Treasurer and Assessor to be added to the tax bill as a lien against the property. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said entry. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGE ON WELD COUNTY ROAD 27 (83RD AVENUE) OVER SHEEP DRAW AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Chair Geile stated Mr. Hempen notified his that the Department of Public Works is not ready to complete this or the following item, and asked they be removed from the agenda. Commissioner Vaad moved to remove items #7 and #8 from the agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGE ON WELD COUNTY ROAD 13 OVER ST. VRAIN CREEK AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: See previous item. CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR STREET AND ALLEY VACATIONS IN ISLAND GROVE REGIONAL PARK AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -CITY OF GREELEY: Mr. Barker stated this application is for the platted area of Island Grove Park, and includes a portion of the curved roadway known as North 15th Avenue,which is taken up by construction of the new building, as well as several streets which have never been vacated. Mr. Barker stated the City of Greeley has approved the vacations, and approval of the resolution will authorize the Chair's signature on the petition for vacation. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE CREATION OF WELD COUNTY HOME RULE CHARTER AMENDMENT STUDY COMMITTEE AND APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS: Mr. Barker stated the resolution includes names of individuals to be appointed and establishes the committee,which is to report back to the Board no later than August 10, 2001. He explained any amendments to be included on the ballot must be given to the Clerk and Recorder no later than September 12, 2001, and further explained the August 10th date allows an extension of several additional weeks if necessary. He stated the Board; however, needs to consider any changes no later than September 5th through 10th in order to get the proper language on the ballot by September 12, 2001. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said Resolution. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: COBRA POLICY AMENDMENT TO HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN: Mr. Warden stated COBRA requires health insurance coverage to an employee after he leaves employment, for a period of 18 months, or 36 months if due to the death of a spouse. He stated the Internal Revenue Service has clarified the rules as to what programs have to be offered and it has been determined the employer does not need to offer vision and dental coverage, and they cannot require vision and dental as part of a package. Therefore, Mr. Warden recommends a change in policy to offer only health insurance. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said Resolution. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion,which carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE BY WELD COUNTY,COLORADO,OF ITS ADJUSTABLE RATE REVENUE BONDS (WALL TECHNOLOGY, INC., PROJECT) SERIES 2001: Mr. Warden stated this is an Industrial Revenue Bond issue in the amount of$1,345,000,which will be locating near Frederick with 40 or 50 new jobs. He requested the matter be continued to June 20, 2001, and explained the bond counsel sent notices, then corrected several items after notices were published; therefore, this item will appear on the schedule for two other hearings prior to the 20th. There was no one Minutes, June 4, 2001 2001-1497 Page 3 BC0016 • present to speak regarding this matter. Commissioner Masden moved to continue said item to June 20, 2001, at 9:00 a.m. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. PLANNING: CONSIDER IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT ACCORDING TO POLICY REGARDING COLLATERAL FOR IMPROVEMENTS(PRIVATE ROAD MAINTENANCE)AND ACCEPT FORM OF COLLATERAL FOR PETERSBURG MINOR SUBDIVISION, S#534 -SHAWN AND PAULA PETERSBURG: Chris Gathman, Department of Planning Services, stated a check in the amount of $3,200.00 was received and he recommends approval of the agreement. Don Carroll, Department of Public Works, stated this is the retrofit of a minor subdivision, and they have adequate tonnage to widen the road to 18 feet with 4 inches of gravel, therefore, he also recommends approval. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreement and accept the form of collateral for the Petersburg Minor Subdivision, S#534. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION FOR THE WELD COUNTY ATTORNEY TO PROCEED WITH LEGAL ACTION AGAINST ROGGEN DISPOSAL FOR VIOLATION OF HEALTH REGULATIONS(CON'T FROM 12/11/2000): Trevor Jiricek, Department of Public Health and Environment, stated staff recommends continuance to October 1,2001,at 9:00 a.m. He further stated they had hoped this matter would be closed by today's date; however,with the recent weather the soft soil has prevented the operator from getting into the old ponds which need to be cleaned and graded. Commissioner Vaad moved to continue this matter to October 1, 2001, 9:00 a.m. 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. There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:40 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD CO NTY, COLORADO ATTEST: / ., E ♦ '� / , >✓ "' s„ act_ \ M. J. eile, Chair Weld County Clerk to the 0, ossii cs 1/2 Ai/c/a IM1Y �;,�� Nora Glenn Vaa BY: _.iA, ,. eke. ' Deputy Clerk to the Boa‘tZ( Willia . Jerke avid E. on obert D. asden Minutes, June 4, 2001 2001-1497 Page 4 BC0016 Hello