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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
DECEMBER 5, 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, December 5, 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 Long moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of December 3, 2001, as printed. Commissioner Masden 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.
PRESENTATIONS:
2001 INDIVIDUAL SAFETY AWARD - MICHAEL SCOTT: Chair Geile stated on July 24, 2001, Michael
Scott, Department of Public Works, responded to the cries of an area farmer who was trapped in a stacker
wagon. Mr. Scott released the farmer's arm and applied first aide to prevent bleeding. Chair Geile stated
Mr. Scott's actions spared the farmer's life and added that he is a hard-working employee who is a credit
to Weld County. Chair Geile presented Mr. Scott with a desk pen set. Frank Hempen, Jr., Director of
Public Works, stated Mr. Scott is a motorgrader which takes a lot of concentration; however, he was still
aware of the surroundings and he applauds Mr. Scott for his heroism. Chair Geile commended the entire
Department of Public Works for their work.
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2001 EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS - 10 AND 20 YEAR EMPLOYEES: Chair Geile commented it is a
pleasure to recognize the employees of Weld County who are doing a service for the citizens of Weld
County. Commissioner Vaad also commended all the employees for their services, and stated they do an
honorable job. Don Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented a 20-year pin to Claud
Hanes,Weld County Controller. He stated Mr. Hanes also oversees the Motor pool and Treasurer's Office
during this interim while the County is seeking a new Treasurer.
Commissioner Jerke presented the pins for 10 and 20-year employees to Steve Boeck and Frank Hempen
for the Departments of Buildings and Grounds and Public Works. Mr. Boeck and Mr. Hempen each
presented pins to the various employees in their Departments for their service to Weld County for ten and
twenty years. Commissioner Masden present pins to Gary McCabe and Dr. Mark Wallace for the Weld
County Paramedic Service and Department of Public Health and Environment. Mr. McCabe and Dr.
Wallace presented pins to the various employees in their Departments for their service to Weld County
for ten and twenty years. Commissioner Vaad presented pins to Monica Mika for the Department of
Planning Services. Ms. Mika presented a 10-year pin to Lin Dodge. Commissioner Long stated after
talking with other directors and employees of the State, he is confident that Weld County has superior
employees and he presented pins to Eva Jewell and Judy Griego for the Departments of Human Services
and Social Services. Ms. Jewell and Ms. Griego presented pins to the various employees in their
Departments for their service to Weld County for ten and twenty years. J.A. "Suki"Tsukamoto, Clerk and
Recorder, and Al Dominguez, District Attorney, presented pins to the employees of their Departments for
10 and 20 years of service. Chair Geile spoke on behalf of the Weld County Sheriff and presented pins
to the two employees receiving recognition for their service to Weld County. Michael Sampson,Assessor's
Office, presented pins to the Department employees for 10 years of services. (Switched to
Tape #2001-51.)
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Long commented Weld County has been
designated an award for the Welfare to Work Program due to the Department of Human Services'creative
use in providing the program services. Commissioner Long commended Walt Speckman, Director of
Human Services, and his staff.
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 $590,680.70
Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Jerke
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT HAULING AND SPREADING OF GRAVEL BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr.
Warden presented the three bids received. Said bids will be considered for approval on December 19,
2001.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR CLUB LIQUOR LICENSE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN-EATON COUNTRY CLUB: Bruce Barker, County Attorney,stated Deputy Harbert has no concerns
and recommends approval. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said application and authorize the
Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO CONDUCT PUBLIC DANCE OR DANCES - EATON
COUNTRY CLUB: Mr. Barker stated this is an annual license to conduct dances at the Eaton Country Club
during 2002. Commissioner Long moved to approve said application. Commissioner Vaad seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR OUTREACH ACTIVITIES AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN -MILLIKEN SENIOR CENTER: Eva Jewell, Department of Human Services, stated this
is the last of 11 centers that will be funded through the Old Americans Act to support the senior center.
In response to Commissioner Vaad, Ms. Jewell stated the Center will have volunteers who will contact
homebound seniors and visit with new people coming into the community to get them involved in activities.
She further stated the agreement will grant the center$750. Commissioner Long moved to approve said
agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR 2001 BASIC GRANT MIGRANT HEAD
START BUDGET REVISION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Beverly Sanchez, Department of
Human Services, stated this is a budget revision to reappropriate various line items. She clarified this
application is not requesting more money. Commissioner Long moved to approve said application and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR CHILD HEALTH PLAN PLUS AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CHILD HEALTH ADVOCATES: Dr. Mark Wallace, Director of Weld
County Department of Public Health and Environment, stated this is with a not-for-profit organization that
will operate some aspects of the Child Health Plan Plus Program. Dr. Wallace stated the program is for
those which do not qualify for Medicaid. He added the Department of Public Health and Environment will
be reimbursed for each application completed, and will receive additional funds for each approved
application. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Dr. Wallace stated Child Health Advocates is a not-for-
profit organization which is under contract with the State to administer various elements of the Child Health
Plan Plus Program and determine how well the applications are completed. Responding to Commissioner
Vaad, Dr. Wallace stated the process of filling out the forms is very technical, so Child Health Advocates
reviews the applications to ensure they are accurate. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said
Memorandum of Understanding and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Masden, and it carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TASK ORDER RENEWAL LETTER#1 FOR HIV PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN: Dr. Wallace stated terms and funds under this task order will become part of the master contract
for HIV risk reduction counseling and antibody testing. For these services, the Department of Public
Health and Environment will be reimbursed an amount not to exceed$755,for the term beginning January
1, 2002, and ending December 31, 2002. Dr. Wallace clarified this is only one component of the HIV
Program. Responding to Chair Geile, Dr. Wallace stated the task order amount will allow individuals on
contract to do testing at one of the Weld County locations. Responding to Commissioner Long, Dr.
Wallace stated the money from the previous agreement has been reallocated to cover the additional costs.
Responding to Commissioner Vaad, Dr. Wallace stated the services are not currently available to the jail
inmates; however, there may be some inmates that are eligible. Commissioner Long moved to approve
said renewal letter and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner
Masden, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TASK ORDER RENEWAL LETTER#1 FOR STD PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN: Dr. Wallace stated the occurrence of Chlamydia is increasing throughout Weld County and the
entire State. He stated the Department of Public Health and Environment will provide Chlamydia testing
and for these services, will be reimbursed $7.80 per test, with a total not to exceed $7,254.00.
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Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said renewal letter and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TASK ORDER RENEWAL LETTER#2 FOR EPSDT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN: Dr.Wallace stated the Department of Public Health and Environment provides an early,periodic
screening and diagnosis program through a contract with the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment. He stated this renewal letter will authorize the use of an additional $5,000 to pay a
supervisor overtime to train one new recruit. He stated EPSDT is a program for children from birth to
age 21 who are no longer eligible for Medicaid. Dr. Wallace stated the total contract is for $86,000.
Commissioner Long moved to approve said renewal letter and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner
Vaad seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: ASSIGNMENT OF TAX SALE CERTIFICATE TO TOWN OF AULT,
COLORADO: Mr. Barker stated there was a portion of railroad right-of-way which was not purchased at
the November 8, 2001, tax sale. He gave a brief description of the property, which was assessed at
$20,500; however, the total value is less than $0 due to the need for demolition of the existing buildings.
Mr. Warden stated the Town of Ault has requested the property be assigned to the Town and held until
the redemption time of three years has passed. Responding to Chair Geile, Mr. Barker stated the building
demolition will be the responsibility of whoever holds the deed at the end of the three years. In response
to Mr. Warden, Mr. Barker stated if the property is redeemed before the three-year redemption time has
passed,the amount will go to the Weld County Treasurer. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Barker
stated the Town of Ault is willing to contact the owner and try and get a quit claim deed to complete this
process sooner. No public testimony was presented concerning this matter. Commissioner Jerke
commented this assignment is for the improvements only; the land is still owned by the Union Pacific
Railroad. Commissioner Long moved to approve said Resolution. Commissioner Jerke seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF DEED OF TRUST AND RELEASE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN - TRANS WORLD SUPPLIES, INC.: Mr. Barker stated on May 31, 1996, the Board of
Commissioners transferred a parcel of property in the Weld County Business Park to Trans World
Supplies, Inc. He explained the Note and Deed of Trust were in the amount of $70,500, with the total
amount to be excused after five years if the property was still under the same ownership and the business
was still operating. He stated if the property had been sold,the amount would have been due immediately.
Mr. Warden stated Trans World Supplies, Inc., is still in operation after the five-year deadline, and the
company would like to do some refinancing, so the deed of trust needs to be released. In response to
Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Barker stated Trans World Supplies, Inc., is the grantor, and the Public Trustee
is the grantee,with Weld County as the beneficiary. Mr.Warden explained Weld County received funding
from the Department of Commerce, Economic Development Agency, to develop the Business Park, and
a portion of the$1.9 million dollars had to be used for economic development. He stated the deal attracted
business and the County also obtained 100 acres for the development of various County facilities. Mr.
Warden gave a brief explanation of the criteria which had to be met before the debt would be forgiven, and
added that by complying with the criteria Trans World has paid nothing to the County. Responding to
CommissionerJerke,Mr. Barker stated the decision made by the previous Board,does not bind the current
Board to any action. He stated the deal is complete and this Board only needs to release and clear the
title. He stated once that is complete, Trans World Supplies, Inc., will be able to borrow on the deed and
put another agency in the first position. Chair Geile explained this process was designed to have an
economic incentive to promote development in the community at the time. Mr. Warden stated this also
created 1,200 jobs in the County. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said Request for Release of
Deed of Trust and Release and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO 401K PLAN AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - PRINCIPAL
FINANCIAL GROUP: Mr. Warden stated there have been five changes in legislation requiring local
agencies to amend 401K Plans. Mr. Warden stated the 401K Plans have to be in compliance with the new
legislation no later than January 1, 2002, and he gave a brief explanation of the changes. Responding to
Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Warden stated the Board previously amended the 457 Plan several weeks ago
with similar amendments. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said Amendments and authorize the
Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER MINOR RESUBDIVISION, S #612, FOR VACATION OF A PORTION OF BLUEBELL
AVENUE LOCATED IN ETHERTON SUBDIVISION, FILING #2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:
Voneen Macklin, Department of Planning Services, requested a continuance for 60 days to allow the
Department of Public Works to work with the residents along Bluebell Avenue to address layout problems.
Mr. Hempen stated the neighborhood residents are present and are aware staff would be requesting a
continuance. Commissioner Masden moved to continue the request for Minor Resubdivision, S#612, to
February 6, 2002, at 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 10:15 a.m.
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