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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JUNE 20, 2001
TAPE #2001-25
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 20, 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 - EXCUSED
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 June 18, 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 Long moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Jerke 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 $37,940.03
Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Long
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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BIDS:
RESCIND LAUNDRY-UNIFORM BID PREVIOUSLY AWARDED TO G & K SERVICES AND APPROVE
BID FROM PIONEER/NU-WAY: Pat Persichino, Director of General Services, stated the bid for cleaning
of the Sheriff's uniforms was awarded to G and K Services on May 30, 2001, for washing, pressing, and
doing minor alterations. Mr. Persichino stated the Sheriff's Office would prefer dry cleaning of the
uniforms, and neither of the first two low bidders meet the dry-cleaning specifications or have drop off
points. He stated staff recommends approval of the third low bid from Pioneer/Nu-Way, which has three
drop off points in Greeley. He recommended the bid for G & K be rescinded and awarded to
Pioneer/Nu-Way. In response to Chair Geile, Mr. Persichino stated the County provides the uniforms for
the Sheriff's deputies, as well as the cleaning. Responding to Commissioner Masden, Mr. Warden stated
if a uniform is required for a County position, the uniform and necessary maintenance is paid for by the
County. Commissioner Jerke moved to rescind approval of said bid to G & K Services and award it to
Pioneer/Nu-Way. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
PRESENT CABLING SERVICES FOR WELD COUNTY SOUTHWEST SERVICES BUILDING IN DEL
CAMINO: Mr. Persichino presented the 17 bids received. Said bids will be considered for approval on
Wednesday, July 11, 2001. In response to Chair Geile, Mr. Persichino stated there are no cabling
companies located in Weld County.
CONDUCT ORAL AUCTION OF VARIOUS OIL AND GAS LEASES - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE: Mr.
Warden explained the top two written bids or any bid within ten percent of the top bid can participate in an
oral auction. He stated Walsh Production, Inc., is the sole bidder for leasing 85.07 net mineral acres on
Lot 4, located in the Southwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 4, Township 8 North, Range
59 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County Colorado. Mr. Warden stated the bidder has submitted a $10.00
filing fee in conjunction with a bid in the amount of$935.70, which meets the County's $10.00 minimum
per acre and he recommends approval. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Jim Crawford, Walsh
Production representative, stated this site is located near the towns of Buckingham and New Raymer. Mr.
Warden stated Weld County owns approximately 40,000 acres of mineral rights which are available to
lease. (Switched to Tape #2001-26.) In response to Commissioner Masden, Mr. Crawford stated there
are other oil and gas production operations to the north and east, and there has been ongoing exploration
in the general area. Commissioner Masden moved to accept the sole bid from Walsh Production, Inc.
Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Mr. Warden stated the second bid received is from Walsh Production, Inc., to lease 53.33 net mineral
acres located in the South half of the Northeast quarter of Section 34, Township 9 North, Range 59 West
of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. He stated Walsh Production has submitted the$10 filing fee, as
well as a bid in the amount of $586.30, which meets the County's $10.00 minimum per acre, and he
recommends approval. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Warden stated the County generally
receives 12.5 percent,which is average. Commissioner Masden moved to accept the sole bid from Walsh
Production, Inc. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Mr.Warden stated the third bid received is from Walsh Production, Inc., to lease 106.66 net mineral acres
located in the Southeast quarter of Section 34, Township 9 North, Range 59 West of the 6th P.M., Weld
County, Colorado. He stated Walsh Production has submitted the$10.00 filing fee, as well as a bid in the
amount of$1,173.60,which meets the County's$10.00 minimum per acre, and he recommends approval.
Commissioner Jerke moved to accept the sole bid from Walsh Production, Inc. Commissioner Masden
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Mr. Warden stated the fourth bid is also from Walsh Production, Inc., to lease 76.66 net mineral acres
located in the East half of the Southeast quarter of Section 30, Township 8 North, Range 59 West of the
6th P.M.,Weld County Colorado. He stated Walsh Production has submitted the$10.00 filing fee, as well
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as a bid in the amount of $843.60, which meets the County's $10.00 minimum per acre, and he
recommends approval. Commissioner Jerke moved to accept the sole bid from Walsh Production, Inc.
Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR RETAIL LIQUOR STORE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN - RLF, INC., DBA CJ'S LIQUORS: Mr. Barker stated Deputy J. D. Broderius has no concerns and
recommends approval. Commissioner Long moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair
to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TASK ORDER CHANGE ORDER LETTER#1 FOR EPSDT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN: Mark Wallace, Director of Public Health and Environment, stated this change order
supplies an additional $7,550.00 which will be used to provide case management, outreach and support
services for children who are on Medicaid between the ages of zero to 21. Dr. Wallace stated the funds
will also be used to purchase equipment and provide resources to personnel on a short-term basis. In
response to Commissioner Jerke, Dr. Wallace stated one of the equipment items includes a paper
shredder which will be used to dispose of sensitive materials. In response to Commissioner Masden, Dr.
Wallace stated the lead office worker is actually more like a supervisor and he would like to upgrade that
position to an Office Technician III for the remainder of this contract period and on into the next contract
period. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said task order change order letter and authorize the
Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Jerke, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TASK ORDER RENEWAL LETTER#1 FOR EPSDT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN: Dr. Wallace stated this item is the renewal letter for the next contract period beginning July 1,
2001,through June 30,2002. Dr. Wallace stated the renewal is for the amount of$81,700.00 which is less
than last year; however, additional monies are usually granted at the end of the year. He further stated
this funding will allow for continuation of the existing program, with a slight reduction in personnel to
operate within the current funding level. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said task order renewal
letter and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER TASK ORDER RENEWAL LETTER#1 FOR EPIDEMIC AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASE
CONTROL PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Dr. Wallace stated this renewal letter will
allow for the continuation of the West Nile Virus Program. He explained a contract was presented last year
to add the West Nile Virus to the Encephalitis Monitoring Program, and this is for additional funds, in the
amount of$18,500.00,for the term beginning July 1, 2001, through June 30,2001. He stated this funding
will cover personnel, supplies and indirect costs of the program. In response to Chair Geile, Dr. Wallace
stated the previous Encephalitis Program only reviewed the two most common virus sources in this region;
however, when the West Nile Virus appeared on the East Coast, the Center for Disease Control (CDC)
considered an advanced warning system, and reviewed how the virus was spreading to the West. Dr.
Wallace stated because they were already conducting tests for the traditional viruses, they were selected
as a site to add the West Nile Virus and begin to do testing on samples. Dr. Wallace stated there are no
current findings of the West Nile Virus in Colorado; however, they will serve as an earlier warning system
if an outbreak were to occur. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Dr. Wallace stated the funds are
provided by the CDC through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, and although
the funds could be awarded to other counties, the Weld County Health Department is one of only a few
that has a sufficient lab to conduct the testing. Dr. Wallace stated as the virus moves west, they intend
to act as an early warning system. Commissioner Long moved to approve said task order renewal letter
and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jerke, and it carried
unanimously.
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CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN - MICHELLE BUSCH: Gary McCabe, Weld County Ambulance Service Director, stated this is a
standard contract under which Michelle Busch agrees to perform a certain number of hours at the Weld
County Ambulance Service in return for payment of her education. Responding to Commissioner Jerke,
Mr. McCabe stated there is a substantial amount of time and money invested, and this is a fair way for
them to repay that investment. He further stated the contract was recently revised to require they work
a certain number of full-time hours. Mr.Warden added the County has also used this method in the Health
Department for nurse practitioners, and in the County Attorney's Office for paralegal positions. He stated
the Sheriff's Office certification is the only exception because the position is not as competitive. Mr.
McCabe stated this is a competitive field and the agreement ensures that the County is repaid before the
student/employee changes to another employer. In response to Commissioner Long, Mr. McCabe stated
Ms. Busch will be required to work full-time for two years. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said
contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: APPOINTMENT OF PAT PERSICHINO AS VETERANS SERVICE
OFFICER: Mr. Warden stated Section 26-9-102, C.R.S., requires the Board to appoint a Veterans Service
Officer every two years. He stated Pat Persichino has been acting as the Veterans Officer for the past 14
years, meets the qualifications of being a State resident, and is an honorably discharged veteran who
received no objections from the commanders of the veteran posts. He explained Dorothy Strong is the
assistant officer, but she cannot be an officer because she is not a veteran. Commissioner Masden moved
to approve said Resolution. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE BY WELD COUNTY, COLORADO,OF ITS
ADJUSTABLE RATE REVENUE BONDS (MAK GROUP, LLC, LEASING TO WALL TECHNOLOGY,
INC.): Mr. Warden stated these are Industrial Revenue Bonds which he and the County Attorney have
reviewed and they recommend approval. He stated these are not a legal financial obligation of the County,
and they meet the State and Federal law for tax exemption, which is an incentive for the borrower who
receives a lower interest rate. Mr. Warden stated Wall Technology, Inc., is the operational firm, and MAK
Group, LLC, is its subsidiary which is leasing the building. He stated the notice has been published for
notification purposes, the bond will be in the amount of $1,345,000.00, and Wall Technology will be
locating in the Glacier Business Park in the Town of Frederick. He further stated the company will be
moving from Broomfield to a facility that will be approximately 37,000 square feet and employ
approximately 100 people. Mr. Warden stated the Town of Frederick has to give written documentation
of its agreement,and Weld County is issuing the bond on behalf of the smaller municipalities because they
do not have the policies in place for handling this process. Mr. Warden requested the Board make two
separate motions approving the Inducement Resolution,which is required by the Internal Revenue Service
stating the company is locating in Weld County due to the economic incentive of the bond. The second
motion would be to authorize the issuance and sale of the bonds. He stated the property closing will be
on June 27, 2001, at which time the Resolution will be completed with the final market values at that time.
In response to Commissioner Masden, John Self, Wells Fargo Public Finance, stated Wall Technology
makes conference, airport, sound proofing, and specialty walls which are delivered to various sites. No
public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Jerke disclosed that he does hold a
small amount of shares in Wells Fargo. Mr. Barker stated he does not view this as a conflict of interest.
Commissioner Masden moved to approve the Resolution setting forth the intention of Weld County,
Colorado to issue Adjustable Rate Revenue Bonds to Finance a Manufacturing Facility and authorize the
Chair to sign any necessary documents. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously. Mr. Warden explained the County is required to provide the Internal Revenue Service with
a certification from the State indicating the County's allocation that can be issued based on a per capita
amount. He stated this bond is slightly less than the County's total allocation amount. In response to
Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Warden stated there is a cap set by Congress which limits the allocation
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amounts to each State based on per capita. He stated Colorado has an $80 Million limit, and if a County
has more than $1 Million then they are granted a direct allocation, otherwise they have to compete for any
remaining funds. He further stated the allocation amount is capped nationwide so only a certain amount
is issued each year. Commissioner Masden moved to approve the Resolution authorizing the issuance
and sale of Weld County, Colorado, Adjustable Rate Revenue Bonds for the MAK Group, LLC Project
Series 2001 in the Aggregate Principal amount not to exceed $1,345,000; making determination as to the
sufficiency of the revenues and as to other matter related to the project, approving the form, and
authorizing the execution of certain documents relating thereto. 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 9:50 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD C NTY, COLORADO
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M. J. Geile, Chair
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BY: %T $ Glenn Vaad, Pro-Tem
Deputy Clerk to the Board
H. Jerke
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obert D. Masden
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