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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
SEPTEMBER 19, 2001
TAPE #2001-38
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, September 19, 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 September 17, 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 Long seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, JUVENILE COMMUNITY REVIEW BOARD - JOAN RHOADS: Chair
Geile read the certificate recognizing Joan Rhoads for one year of service on the Juvenile Community
Review Board. Ms. Rhoads was not present to accept the award.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, UNDESIRABLE PLANT MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION -
DOUGLAS RADEMACHER AND GREG WINTER: Chair Geile read the certificates recognizing Douglas
Rademacher and Greg Winter, each serving three years on the Undesirable Plant Management Advisory
Commission. Mr. Rademacher nor Mr.Winter were present to accept their awards. Commissioners Vaad
and Jerke commented Doug Rademacher has acknowledged the receipt of this award although he could
not attend today and he indicated he would have liked to continue on this Commission if he were able.
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COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Masden commented he met with the 1-25
Corridor group of mayors which discussed setting up an ad-hoc committee for the St. Vrain Legacy
Corridor and appointing a person from each governmental entity to serve on the committee. He suggested
the Board begin considering this matter for future discussion.
Commissioner Vaad commented he spoke at the County Council meeting held in Frederick, and reported
on growth throughout the County. He stated the maps he used to display the areas of growth were very
effective, and helped in discussing the connection with transportation issues. Commissioner Vaad
commented the transportation system in the southwestern portion of the County has been very effective,
as well as throughout the northern areas. He further stated Tom Norton, Colorado Department of
Transportation (CDOT), was very impressed and feels the County will be able to influence the Colorado
Transportation Commission.
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 $894,906.52
Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Vaad
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT BIDS: Mr. Warden stated there are no bids to present.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER NONEXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE OF A
PORTION OF WELD COUNTY ROAD 75 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN- DEAN JACKSON: Frank
Hempen,Jr.,Director of Public Works,stated under this agreement,Dean Jackson will be allowed upgrade
and maintain 60 feet of right-of-way on Weld County Road 75 for his use; however, it will remain a public
right-of-way. He stated the surrounding property owners have been notified and he recommends approval
of this agreement. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Hempen stated the property owner has an
easement and will have to obtain an access permit from CDOT. He further stated this will be used for one
residence, it extends north from State Highway 14, and CDOT will inspect the access to ensure adequate
sight distance. He noted the access is located at the crest of a hill, which should provide a good sight
distance. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Hempen stated the Town of Briggsdale is located one
mile to the east. Commissioner Vaad 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 - PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, C/O N. ARTHUR BOLLEN: Bruce
Barker, County Attorney, stated this is a standard agreement for occasional use of the Clerk and
Recorder's database at a cost of 25 cents per minute. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Barker
stated there is an Indemnification and Hold harmless paragraph in the agreement which protects the
County from any misuse of the information. He further stated N. Arthur Bollen is entering into this
agreement on behalf of Petroleum Development Corporation. The database will allow for research of
mineral ownership, property rights, and direct access to the CRIS+ system. Commissioner Vaad moved
to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Masden, carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER LICENSE AND EXCHANGE AGREEMENT FOR GEOGRAPHIC DATA AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN-CENTENNIAL BOCES: Mr. Barker stated this is a standard agreement with Centennial
BOCES, under which six school districts will be granted use of the Weld County geographical data.
Commissioner Masden moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Long, and it carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AMENDMENT#1 TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN-MERRICK AND COMPANY: Mr.Warden stated there are funds left over from last year
which have been included in the budget to cover the cost of aerial mapping to complete the GIS system.
He explained funds will also be used to update some of the maps of high-growth areas west of Greeley,
City of Windsor, and southwestern Weld County. Mr. Warden stated Merrick and Company was
contracted to do the original work, and they will continue with this project at the same rates, therefore, he
recommends approval. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Warden stated the southwestern portion
of Weld County was recently photographed and will be finished under the original contract funds. He
explained the funding under the amendment will allow for orthographic work, and stated there is currently
305 miles of Weld County entered into the system. He stated the municipalities have been completed,and
this will complete the rural areas of the County. Commissioner Vaad commented some members of the
public have expressed concern that the system displays old photographs and is not always current, but
he is satisfied that the system will be brought up to date using the recent photographs taken in the high-
growth areas. Responding to Commissioner Jerke,Mr.Warden explained the GIS Department uses actual
aerial photographs and adds layers of information, such as parcel lines, property records, rivers, roads,
highways, etc. He further stated the new photos will show recently developed subdivisions. Mr. Warden
stated the rural areas do not require much updating; however,the high-growth areas will be updated every
three years which will benefit the public and various Weld County departments. Commissioner Vaad
commented the floodway, floodplain, and utilities are also displayed. Mr. Warden stated the GIS
Department has taken approximately five years of investment, but now the payoff is evident and will be
very beneficial. He further stated there is a lot of good data available to the public, along with the new
census data,and the County departments are also incorporating the historical data as well. Commissioner
Vaad commented they are also adding the location of septic systems which will be useful in making
determinations of various land use matters. In response to Chair Geile, Mr. Warden stated it will take six
to nine months to complete the project. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said amendment and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion 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 9:40 a.m.
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WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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