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Home My WebLink About20013399.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO DECEMBER 12, 2001 TAPE#2001-52 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 12, 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 Vaad moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of December 10, 2001, as printed. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: The following was added under New Business: 3) Consider Agreement for Partially Self-Funded Program and authorize Chair to sign-Colorado Counties Casualty and Property Pool [2001-3396]; and 4) Consider two Dedication Agreements for an Exclusive Waterline Easement and a Drainage Utility Easement and authorize Chair to sign - City of Greeley [2001-3397] CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Long 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 $264,610.79 Commissioner Masden moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. CommissionerJerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 2001-3399 BC0016 BIDS: PRESENT COUNTY NEWSPAPER FOR 2002 BID-DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE: Mr.Warden presented the two bids received. Said bids will be considered for approval on Wednesday, December 26, 2001. NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR DONATION OF PROPERTY FOR POUDRE RIVER TRAIL AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - WESTERN MOBILE NORTHERN, A SUBSIDIARY OF LAFARGE NORTH AMERICAN, INC.: Bruce Barker,County Attorney,stated Western Mobile Northern is a subsidiary of Lafarge North American, Inc., and under this agreement the company will be donating a portion of the property for the Poudre River Trail extending west from 35th Avenue to a point where it leaves the Lafarge property near the railroad crossing. Mr. Barker stated the property will be donated to the County and the Poudre River Trail Advisory Board will be responsible for construction, maintenance, and upgrades. Commissioner Vaad commented this is a prime piece of property and wildlife habitat, and he wants to publicly recognize the company for this donation. Following discussion, the Board agreed to organize a formal presentation to be made to Lafarge for the donation. Commissioner Jerke reiterated that although the County will now own the property, the Poudre River Trail Advisory Board will use the money to do the work on the trial. In response to Chair Geile, Commissioner Vaad commented funding for this trail project is nearly complete due to Weld County and the City of Greeley contributing funds,which will match GOCO grants,as well as private and corporate donations. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: EXPRESS SUPPORT FOR ST. VRAIN GREENWAY MASTER PLAN: Mr. Barker stated the City of Longmont has requested the Weld County Commissioners approve a Resolution in support of the Greenway Master Plan. He stated Monica Mika, Director of Planning Services, has provided a summary of review. Mr. Barker stated three miles have been constructed; however, they are not within Weld County, and he added the Resolution also indicates support of the vision set forth in the plan. Commissioner Vaad commented although the Resolution shows the Board's overall support,the summary indicates there are certain issues upon which they do not agree. Commissioner Jerke commented he is uncomfortable with making a decision on this matter without further information. Commissioner Vaad commented there is a trail and the County participated in purchasing land for the trail. Mr. Barker stated the Resolution is very general indicating the support is with the intent of the plan. Commissioner Vaad commented Longmont only requested evidence that the County supports the plan. Chair Geile stated this will connect with other trails in the region, and the Resolution does not commit the County to any financial obligations.Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said Resolution. Commissioner Long seconded the motion. Chair Geile commented the 1-25 Mayors Group have discussed the Legacy Project for the past two years, and this project will help coordinate the overall trail plan along the front range. Commissioner Masden concurred. Upon a call for the vote, the motion carried with Commissioner Jerke opposed. CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR PARTIALLY SELF-FUNDED PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-COLORADO COUNTIES CASUALTY AND PROPERTY POOL: Mr.Warden stated this agreement renews the County property and casualty liability insurance program for 2002. He recommended they continue using the Colorado Counties Casualty and Property Pool(CAPP)and take the self-insured option. He stated the total amount paid for insurance next year is $271,379.00, minus a $50,000 credit from past years. Responding to Commissioner Vaad, Mr.Warden stated the$125,000 deductible is per occurrence, and there is a $1.7 million reserve fund in case of a large loss. He further stated the fund receives 3.8 percent interest and a large portion of the deductible will be covered by the interest earned. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion,which was seconded by Commissioner Masden, carried unanimously. Minutes, December 12, 2001 2001-3399 Page 2 BC0016 CONSIDER TWO DEDICATION AGREEMENTS FOR AN EXCLUSIVE WATERLINE EASEMENT AND A DRAINAGE UTILITY EASEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CITY OF GREELEY: Mr. Warden stated these are in conjunction with the construction of the Public Safety Administrative Building and the second phase of the Weld County Jail. He stated these are the easement required for the water, sewer, and drainage utilities, and he will go to the City Council for approval on December 18, 2001. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Warden stated the County is granting these easements to the City of Greeley for utilities. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said Dedication Agreements and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by CommissionerJerke,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. There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:35 a.m. BOARD OF CO NTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COU , COLORADO ATTEST: OD e II .L e �► M. J. ile, hit Weld County Clerk to the t r ' u � Glenn VaadYro=t BY: %id � Deputy Clerk to the Board '(--tS/ —e Willi . 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