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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
NOVEMBER 26, 2001
TAPE #2001-50
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, November 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-Tem
Commissioner William H. Jerke
Commissioner David E. Long - EXCUSED
Commissioner Robert D. Masden - TARDY
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 Vaad moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of November 21, 2001, as printed. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the Certification of Hearings
conducted on November 21, 2001, as follows: 1) Change of Zone #563 from the A (Agricultural) Zone
District to the PUD (Planned Unit Development)Zone District, David Keiser and Mike Sigg; and 2)A Site
Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit #1348, Charles and Rhonda Abfalter.
Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: The following was added under Presentations: 1) Recognition of Services,
Department of Social Services - Marjorie Hockaday [2001-3250]
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES,DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES-MARJORIE HOCKADAY:Chair
Geile read the certificate recognizing Marjorie Hockaday for more than 31 years of service to Weld County
in the Department of Social Services. Richard Rowe, Department of Social Services, also presented Ms.
Hockaday with a pin and commended her for the work done in the FTC and TANF programs. He stated
Ms. Hockaday has been responsible for implementing many Social Services programs that serviced
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thousands of residents in Weld County. Ms. Hockaday stated she has enjoyed her tenure with Weld
County and thanked the Board for the recognition.
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 $89,236.66
Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Jerke
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES - HIGH BALL ERECTORS, LLC:
Raelene Anderson, Assessor's Office, stated the taxpayer recorded licensed equipment which resulted
in a double taxation. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said petition as recommended by staff and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES-LYCO ENERGY CORPORATION:
Mary Hazen,Assessor's Office,stated a well head,which has been plugged and abandoned,was reported
resulting in a double taxation. Ms. Hazen referred to the supporting documentation verifying the
abandonment. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said petition as recommended by staff and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF WELD COUNTY ROAD 46 BETWEEN 31 AND 33: Jeff
Jerome, Department of Public Works, stated Weld County Road 46 between Roads 31 and 33 will be
closed to replace a 42-inch drainage culvert. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Jerome stated the
closure will be effective December 3, 2001, and frozen ground should not be a problem. Commissioner
Vaad moved to approve said temporary road closure. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER FOUR PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS SENIOR CENTERS
FOR OPERATIONAL EXPENSES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Walt Speckman, Director of
Human Services, stated the Area Agency on Aging has decided to help cover the general operation costs,
such as heat, lights, telephone, supplies, etc. He stated these four small senior centers do not have
adequate resources and they will be granted $2,125.00. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Mr.
Speckman stated these are State funds which are passed through the County to the local senior centers,
and added the funds are not guaranteed as ongoing funds for the future. Commissioner Jerke moved to
approve said agreements and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Vaad, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEN PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS SENIOR CENTERS FOR
OUTREACH ACTIVITIES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman stated these senior centers
will be granted $750.00 to promote more outreach activities for seniors. In response to Commissioner
Vaad, Ms. Speckman stated there is a contract with each senior center that spells out what activities will
be provided, and added they are trying to get seniors involved rather than staying in their homes or going
to more expensive nursing homes. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreements and authorize
the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jerke, and it carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER AMENDMENT#2 TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF FOOD
PREPARATION SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN
COLORADO: Mr. Speckman stated the County previously entered into a contract with the University of
Northern Colorado to provide meals. Under this amendment, the cost of living clause is used to increase
the amount per meal to$3.42. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Speckman stated the new amount
is approximately four percent more than the previous amount, and it is consistent with national indicator.
He stated this amount will also be charged for the Meals on Wheels. Responding to Commissioner Jerke,
Mr. Speckman stated this program transports meals to and serves senior nutrition sites across Weld
County. He further stated the seniors can donate money toward the meal, and their contributions typically
cover one-third of the cost. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said amendment and authorize the
Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION REQUEST FOR WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT
ADULT DISCRETIONARY FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman stated they are
requesting $52,000.00 in a competitive grant application for a pilot project which will work to increase the
work skills and English skills for non-English speaking employees. He stated the participants will be those
who already have a job and would benefit from better English skills. Responding to Commissioner Jerke,
Mr. Speckman stated the funds will be from the Workforce Investment Act Discretionary Fund, and if
received, this will be a one-time-only grant. He stated they will also work with the employers to keep the
workers at the work site with a specific time and place designated for the skills classes. Commissioner
Vaad moved to approve said Expenditure Authorization Request and authorize Chair to sign.
Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TWO EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION REQUESTS FOR WORKFORCE INVESTMENT
ACT ADULT DISCRETIONARY FUNDS AND YOUTH DISCRETIONARY FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman stated this is for both adult and youth discretionary funds, in the amount
of$16,600.00 and$50,000.00,respectively. In response to CommissionerJerke,Mr.Speckman explained
adjudicated youth are those that have been involved in the legal system but have not been convicted. Mr.
Morrison added they have been involved in the civil process; however, they are adjudicated for criminal
crimes since juveniles are treated differently than adults. Mr. Speckman stated the adjudicated label can
be removed if the youth follow the process set by the District Attorney. Commissioner Vaad suggested
the Department of Human Resources coordinated with the Department of Social Services in trying to
incorporate the RTC Program for youth. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said Expenditure
Authorization Requests and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion
carried unanimously.
(Clerk's Note: Commissioner Masden now in attendance.)
CONSIDER EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION REQUEST FOR WAGNER-PEYSER 10%
DISCRETIONARY FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr.Speckman stated they are requesting
$40,000 of the 10% Discretionary funds to work with non-English speaking clients, those with disabilities,
or offenders. He explained the people in these three categories typically require more time to try and help
them enter the labor force. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Speckman stated no local match is
required, this will be entirely Federal funds. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said Expenditure
Authorization Request and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TWO EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION MODIFICATION REQUESTS FOR FY01
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT 25%ENHANCED DISLOCATED WORKER AND FY02 WORKFORCE
INVESTMENT ACT DISLOCATED WORKER AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman stated
these funds will be used to benefit those who have lost their jobs due to the economic slow down. He
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stated these are ongoing funds,which will be used to help get people back into the workforce. Responding
to Commissioner Masden, Mr. Speckman stated due to the economic slow down, the benefit time frame
may be increased from six months to a year. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said Expenditure
Authorization Modification Requests and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Jerke seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO EXTENSION ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Commissioner Vaad moved to appoint Judy Griego and reappoint Tom Haren and Kent Lynch to the
Extension Advisory Council,with their terms to expire December 31,2004. Commissioner Jerke seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously.
FINAL 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:Commissioner Vaad moved to Read Code Ordinance#2001-7 by title only. Commissioner Masden
seconded the motion,which carried unanimously. Monica Mika,Director of Planning Services,stated there
has been no further public input since the first reading. She submitted an updated map showing the new
boundaries for the City and County of Broomfield,which will not be included in the Road Impact Fee area.
Ms. Mika stated there is a unique configuration near Weld County Road 9,which will need to be discussed
further in a Work Session. She stated a portion of Weld County is entirely surrounding by Broomfield, and
it will take a legislative action or vote of the public to change the boundary. Responding to Chair Geile,
Ms. Mika stated staff is still researching the specifics of what developments and rights-of-way have been
removed from the County, as well as the number of building permits in progress, road impact fees, etc.,
which will need to be transferred since they are no longer in Weld County. Mr. Warden stated once the
information has been compiled by the Department of Planning Services, it will need to be forwarded to the
Assessor's Office. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Ms. Mika stated there will be a 28 percent overall
decrease in road impact fees. In response to Mr. Morrison, Ms. Mika stated Appendix 20-C reflects the
new boundaries, and the impact fee will not be imposed in the new boundaries of the City and County of
Broomfield. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Vaad moved to
approve Code Ordinance #2001-7 on final reading. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner
Jerke, carried unanimously.
SECOND READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2001-8, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND RE-
ENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 5 REVENUE AND
FINANCE, CHAPTER 9 INFORMATION SERVICES, AND CHAPTER 23 ZONING, OF THE WELD
COUNTY CODE: Commissioner Vaad moved to Read Code Ordinance #2001-8 by title only.
Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Ms. Mika stated the Board held
the first reading of this Ordinance prior to the second hearing held by the Planning Commission on
November 6, 2001. Ms. Mika stated the Planning Commission recommends the definitions of Offset and
Setback be amended to specify the horizontal distance between the building and a lot line is to be
measured from the farthest projection of the building except for window wells, air conditioners, gutters, or
down spouts. Ms. Mika stated the other change considered by the Planning Commission has already been
included in the Ordinance under Section 23-2-200.E to add the words"within three years" concerning the
criteria in determining whether a Use by Special Review Permit is inactive. Ms. Mika stated the Board
previously amended Section 2-3-10.C to state,"Substantial change in facts and circumstances shall mean
a substantial change in the land use applications,which address the issues raised by the Board of County
Commissioners in the original decision of denial, or in the surrounding land uses, or in applicable
provisions of the law." She further stated the second sentence of Section 2-3-10.K will need to be
amended to strike "at the time of the original application" and replace it with "prior to the original decision
of denial,"to keep the time frame consistent with other sections. In response to Chair Geile, Mr. Morrison
stated the intent of the change to Section 23-2-200.E is that someone who gets a Use by Special Review
Permit needs to demonstrate progress within three years and cannot abandon the permit for more than
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three years without explanation. He further stated the applicant still has five years for presentation of
evidence in a Substantial Change case; however, after one year, it is the applicant's choice whether to
proceed with the long or short process. Mr. Warden stated the Board previously approved a Resolution
to change the name of the Weld County Ambulance Service to the Weld County Paramedic Service, and
that change will be done throughout the entire Weld County Code. Mr. Morrison stated the Board also
discussed the addition of Section 2-4-50.O regarding the revocation or suspension of a permit or license.
No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve Code
Ordinance #2001-8 on second reading with the changes as discussed. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Jerke, and it carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent
agenda. Code Ordinance#2001-7 was approved on final reading,with no changes, and Code Ordinance
#2001-8 was approved on second reading, with the changes as discussed.
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 9:35 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD C NTY, COLORADO
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William H. Jerke
EXCUSED
David E. Long
Robert D. Masden
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