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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
OCTOBER 17, 2001
TAPE #2001-43
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, October 17, 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 October 15, 2001, as printed. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
READ ORDINANCE BY TAPE: Commissioner Vaad moved to read Code Ordinance #2001-7 by tape.
Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which 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: Chris Woodruff, Weld County Assessor's Office presented a new brochure explaining
the Homestead Exemption for seniors who will be at least 65 years old on January 1, 2002, and who have
lived in their home as a primary residence for ten years prior to that date. The exemption is 50 percent
of the first $200,000 of actual property value for qualified senior citizens. Applications will be mailed to
property owners on May 2, 2002, and must be returned to the Assessor no later than July 15, 2002. In
case of dispute between the property owner and the Assessor, the appeal is to the County Board of
Equalization.
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WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds $314,771.72
Electronic Transfers - All Funds $564.84
Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. CommissionerJerke
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT BIDS: Mr. Warden stated there are no bids to present.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES - ASSOCIATES LEASING, INC.:
Raelene Anderson,Assessor's Office, said the equipment in question is subject to the SMM tax;therefore,
she recommended approval of said abatement. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said petition as
recommended by staff. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES - HARVEST PRINTING: Ms.
Anderson stated the equipment in question was double assessed and recommended approval of said
abatement. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said petition as recommended by staff. Commissioner
Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR USE OF SOIL AND/OR GRAVEL FOR ROAD PURPOSES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - PETERS 313 RANCH, INC., C/O JOHN PETERS: Frank Hempen, Jr.,
Director of Public Works,stated this is a renewal of an existing lease agreement for an additional 10 years,
for a pit located at Weld County Roads 136 and 71. The royalty amount is $.45 per cubic yard, which is
an exceptionally low rate. Commissioner Long moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair
to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
FIRST READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2001-7, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND RE-
ENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 20, ROAD IMPACT FEES, OF THE WELD COUNTY
CODE: Monica Mika, Director of Planning Services, stated proposed boundary changes are shown on
Appendix 20-C,which depicts areas proposed to be excluded from the Southwest Service Area which have
been annexed into municipalities. She stated the fees are proposed to be reduced by 28 percent, which
is shown on Table 20.2. Ms. Mika stated the reduction in area and fee structure was presented to the
Planning Commission on August 21, 2001; however, the recommendation which was forwarded to the
Board was favorable for the reduction in area only. Commissioner Vaad stated he is on the Southwest
Service Area Road Impact Fee Board, which voted to reduce the fees by 28 percent based on the
Transportation Study, as modified by Felsburg, Holt, Inc. He stated the viability of this whole proposition
in a Court is that there be a defined nexus between the cost of all of the improvements to be made and
the fees to be assessed, which is based upon the impacts from whom you are assessing those fees on
that cost; therefore, it is not an option to modify the fees. Commissioner Jerke stated he is supporting the
Ordinance, although it will take constant monitoring on our part over the years, since there will be
fluctuations in the economy and it may be detrimental at times to attract some kinds of businesses.
Commissioner Masden stated he will support the Ordinance and said the fee schedule has been
detrimental to some prospective businesses in the area. Chair Geile noted the application of fees applies
equally to all three areas within the district; and the individuals in areas such as Frederick still have the
option to pay the fee from another source out of the general budget of the municipality, which will
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encourage businesses to annex to the various municipalities in the area rather than remain in the County
by themselves. Mr. Warden stated the applicant still has the opportunity to do an independent
transportation study if they feel their project will not have the impact this Ordinance cites. No public
testimony was given. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve Code Ordinance #2001-7 on first reading.
Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent
agenda. Code Ordinance #2001-7 was 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 9:30 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD C NTY, COLORADO
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Q. What is the Homestead Q. When does the Homestead
Exemption for Senior Citizens? Exemption for Senior Citizens go Q. How do I get the exemption applied to
into effect ? my property? •
A. The Homestead Exemption for Senior
Citizens allows for the exemption A. The provisions of the new Homestead A. The County Assessor will mail the ;
from property taxation of 50%of the Exemption law become effective on application for exemption form to every
first$200,000 of actual property value January 1,2002.This will reduce the owner of residential property in Weld
for qualified senior citizens. assessed value of qualified properties County on May 1, 2002. You must 3
for the 2002 assessment year.The complete and return this application to the
The exemption is allowed for the taxes on the qualified properties will Assessor no later than July 15, 2002. +
primary residence only. It does not be reduced for the 2002 taxes payable Failure to file the application on time
apply to vacant land or commercial in 2003. could result in denial of the
property. A property owner may claim exemption for that year.
only one exemption per year. Q, How will the exemption affect my
The actual value is determined by the property taxes? You may only apply for exemption in the ,
current year.
County Assessor. A. The actual amount of tax relief
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depends on the value of the home and By law, the information provided on the
mill levy or tax rate in the area. application for exemption form is
Q. Who qualifies for the exemption? confidential.
In general, for properties worth
A. There are two key tests which must be $200,000 dollars or less, you can .
met for the exemption to apply: estimate a 50%reduction in property
Q. Once the exemption is granted, do I
taxes. have to apply every year?
1) The owner/occupier** of the
home must be at least 65 on ***For properties worth more than •
January I, 2002. $200,000,the actual percentage of tax A. No.The status of the exemption will not ,
relief will be less than 50%. change unless there is a change in the `
2) The owner/occupier must have ownership or use of the property.
lived in the home as their primary The reduction in taxes may also be
residence for the ten years prior to modified by the passage of voter- The County Assessor will continue to mail
January I, 2002. approved bond or revenue elections. applications for exemption to residential •
property owners each year.This will allow
senior citizens, who qualify for the
** Please refer to CRS 39-3-202 for ***Note: The maximum exemption is exemption in subsequent years,to apply.
the complete definition. $100,000 of actual value
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