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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
NOVEMBER 14, 2001
TAPE#2001-49
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 14, 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 November 7, 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.
PROCLAMATIONS:
AMERICA RECYCLES DAY - NOVEMBER 15, 2001: Chair Geile read the certificate proclaiming
November 15, 2001, as America Recycles Day. Gabrielle Vergarra, Weld County Department of Public
Health and Environment, was present to accept said Proclamation. She stated the annual pumpkin and
leaf composting event was success, with 328 residents attending. She encouraged all County residents
to continue recycling. Commissioner Vaad commented the County includes recycling as part of the
specification in certain bid projects. Commissioner Masden commented there was a positive response to
the recycling efforts at the Greeley Independence Stampede. Ms. Vergarra stated they will likely receive
additional support for that project in the future.
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 $545,596.34
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 MOTORGRADER BLADES BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Warden stated
the Department of Public Works recommends approval of the low bid from Wagner Equipment Company,
in the amount of$67,100.00. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said bid as recommended by staff.
Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES - ASSOCIATES LEASING, INC.:
Mr. Barker stated the John Deere Wheel Loader was included in the assessment; however, it is also
subject to a Special Mobile Machinery Tax, which resulted in double taxation. Mr. Barker stated the
Assessor's Office recommends approval of this petition. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said
petition as recommended by staff. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Jerke, carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER LONG-TERM ROAD MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - MOBILE PREMIX CONCRETE, INC.: Frank Hempen, Jr., Director of
Public Works, stated this is a standard agreement for improving a portion of Weld County Road 6 west of
Highway 85. He explained Mobile Premix Concrete, Inc., will assist in the routine maintenance and
improvement activities based upon the percentage of use or impact. Mr. Hempen stated the other
operators in this area have similar agreements, and the County determines the amount the operator is
responsible for. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR ACCESS TO CLERK AND RECORDER DATA BASE AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN - CITY OF GREELEY: Mr. Barker stated this is a standard agreement for the City of
Greeley to access the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's data base. He noted the fees will be waived
because the City does not charge the County for similar access. Commissioner Masden moved to approve
said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jerke, and
it carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO BUILDING TRADES ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Commissioner Masden
moved to appoint Gary Shironaka to the Building Trades Advisory Board, with a term expiring April 10,
2004. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF WCR 42 BETWEEN WCRS 45 AND 49,AND WCR 47
BETWEEN WCRS 40 AND 44: Mr. Hempen stated the intersection of Weld County Roads 42 and 47 will
be closed for reconstruction and realignment to square the intersection for the safety of the traveling public.
Mr. Hempen stated the project will require the roads to be closed as of November 19, 2001, and they will
remain closed for approximately ten working days. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said temporary
closure. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE:CANVASS BOARD CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION FOR NOVEMBER 6,
2001, COORDINATED GENERAL ELECTION: Mr. Barker stated pursuant to State statute, the election
official must submit a report to any local government which had an issue on the ballot. He stated this
Certification reflects the number of votes cast. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Barker stated the
Board has already certified the election and there are no legal effects from not accepting the report. Mr.
Warden added the report needs to be accepted so staff can send an official copy to the Department of
Local Affairs and other agencies. In response to Chair Geile, Mr. Warden stated the voting precincts do
have designated parking; however, it is not enforced. Mr. Barker stated he will discuss the matter with the
Clerk and Recorder to ensure the voting public has adequate access. Commissioner Vaad moved to
approve said Resolution. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: DESIGNATION OF WELD COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE AS THE
WELD COUNTY PARAMEDIC SERVICE: Mr.Warden stated the Director of the Weld County Ambulance
Service has requested the Department name be changed to better reflect the service provided. Mr.
Warden stated the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment encourages this change to
reflect paramedic services. He further stated this change will also be incorporated into the County Code
at the second reading of Code Ordinance #2001-8. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said
Resolution. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Masden, carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT ACCORDING TO POLICY REGARDING COLLATERAL
FOR IMPROVEMENTS(PRIVATE ROAD MAINTENANCE)AND ACCEPT FORM OF COLLATERAL FOR
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT, USR #1311 - ACTIVE TRUCK AND AUTO PARTS, INC.: Chris
Gathman,Department of Planning Services,stated the Department of Planning Services has reviewed this
agreement, and the collateral posted will cover the cost for non-transportation items, as well as on-site
clean up. In response to Chair Geile, Mr. Gathman stated Use by Special Review Permit #1311 was
approved this year. In response to Commissioner Masden, Mr. Gathman stated although the text of the
Improvements Agreement is very broad and covers many types of improvements, the collateral amount
is for the on-site clean up. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreement and accept the form
of collateral for Use by Special Review Permit#1311 for Active Truck and Auto Parts, Inc. 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. 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.
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There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:30 a.m.
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