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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JULY 25, 2001
TAPE#2001-31
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, July 25, 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 - EXCUSED
Commissioner David E. Long
Commissioner Robert D. Masden
Also present:
County Attomey, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Esther E. Gesick
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: The following was added under MINUTES: Special Meeting held on July 17,
2001, and under RESOLUTIONS add the following: 10) Approve Petition for Annexation for portions of
37th Street and 65th Avenue and authorize Chair to sign - City of Evans
MINUTES: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
Special Meeting held on July 17, 2001, and the minutes of the regular Board Meeting of July 23, 2001, as
printed. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
PRESENTATION OF BUCKLE UP AWARD TO BOARD OF WELD COUNTY CENTENNIAL CENTER
AND WELD COUNTY PLANNING AND BUILDING INSPECTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES -
NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ADMINISTRATION: Chair Geile stated in June of
2000, the Weld County Safety and Wellness Committee members surveyed seatbelt usage at several
County buildings as employees arrived and departed. Following various awareness activities the
Committee conducted a second survey and found that seatbelt usage had increased in every County
department. In particular, seatbelt usage at the Centennial Center and the Health and Planning Building
was up to 85 percent or better during both counts. For these achievements, Dave Jessup and Bill Watada
of the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration presented members of the Safety and
Wellness Committee with an award recognizing each building. Commissioner Vaad stated he worked with
Mr.Jessup at the Colorado Department of Transportation,and stated it is evident that peoples'awareness
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increases when they know someone is watching and keeping them accountable. He stated as a safety
precaution, all employees are required to wear seatbelts in County vehicles; however, this is also an
insurance factor. Chair Geile and Commissioners Long and Masden all concurred that they have been
spared injuries while wearing seatbelts during a wreck, and highly endorsed the continued challenge to
increase seatbelt usage and awareness.
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 $600,239.12
Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Masden
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT BIDS: Pat Persichino, Director of General Services, stated there are no bids to present.
APPROVE SECURITY SHELVING UNITS FOR NURSING-DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE:Mr. Persichino
stated the Department of Finance recommends approval of the low bid from Pear Commercial Interiors,
in the amount of$28,417.46. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said bid as recommended by staff.
Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES - CROCKER CAPITAL: Raelene
Anderson,Assessor's Office,stated staff recommends approval of the petition because the equipment fits
into the agricultural use category and is, therefore, exempt from taxation. Commissioner Vaad moved to
approve said petition as recommended by staff. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CHANGE ORDER FOR PHONE SYSTEM AT SOUTHWEST WELD COUNTY SERVICES
BUILDING AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-H&H DATA SERVICES, INC.:Mr. Persichino stated this
Change Order is to change the type of cabling used in the Southwest Services Building from DT350 to
Siemons CAT 6 for data systems of phones. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Shane Brown,
Information Services Department, stated this change is for internal cabling only; however, the wireless
technology results in fewer interruptions and seems to be working very well at other locations, so they are
researching the cost involved in using that type of system in the Southwest Weld County building.
Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said Change Order and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion,
which was seconded by Commissioner Masden, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Kenneth Poncelow, Sheriffs Office, stated this application is for
funding in the amount of$100,518.00, with a local match of$11,057.00, for a total of$111,575.00. Mr.
Poncelow stated the funds will be used for implementing Teen Court, the Partners Restored Justice
Project, enhancing the criminal justice system, and operating the Summer Gang Intervention Strategy
through the Drug Task Force. In response to Commissioners Vaad and Masden, Mr. Poncelow stated
each of the programs seems to be very effective, and although the Teen Court Program is only used in
District 6, they are considering expanding the program into other school districts. Commissioner Vaad
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moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long,the
motion carried unanimously. Mr. Poncelow thanked the Board for their involvement and support of
community activities which raise money for the youth programs, and stated that means a lot to the traffic
and community officers.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ANNEXATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL,CITY OF GREELEY,COLORADO,
FOR A PORTION OF 37TH STREET LYING WEST OF 71ST AVENUE AND THE CENTERLINE OF THE
GREELEY/LOVELAND IRRIGATION CANAL AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Barker stated the
City of Greeley has presented the Board with a petition for the annexation of a portion of 37th Street lying
west of 71st Avenue. Mr. Barker reviewed the proposal and stated the petition is for 30 feet of right-of-way
south of the Wiedeman Annexation. He stated Bruce Eisenhower, City of Evans Manager, has indicated
no objection to this request. Roy Otto, City of Greeley Assistant Manager, stated the Board recently
approved a similar petition to the City of Evans on July 17, 2001, following discussions between the two
cities,which resulted in resolving several outstanding issues. Chair Geile complimented the staff of each
city government for working to come to a compromise. Commissioner Masden moved to approve said
Petition and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT OF 83RD AVENUE BRIDGE
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -CITY OF GREELEY: Frank Hempen, Jr., Director of Weld County
Department of Public Works,stated under this agreement,Weld County will split the costs for replacement
of the bridge on 83rd Avenue with the City of Greeley. He stated the total cost estimate is $267,000.00
to which the City of Greeley has agreed. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Hempen stated after
discussions with the City of Greeley, it was determined that the cross section is adequate for four lanes
of traffic,with ten-foot sidewalks. Responding to Chair Geile, Mr. Hempen stated this project was included
in the budget and final amounts will be forwarded once the consultant completes the design.
Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Masden, and it carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF WELD COUNTY ROAD 55 BETWEEN 74 AND 76;AND
FERN AVENUE AT EAST 18TH STREET AND EAST 24TH STREET: Mr. Hempen stated Weld County
Road 55 was closed due to a storm and was reopened on July 20,2001. Fern Avenue continues to remain
closed; however, it should be reopened by the end of this week. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve
said temporary closures. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER FORM OF 2001 MASTER VERSION OF MEMORANDUM OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT FOR CONDUCT OF COORDINATED ELECTIONS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS: Lee Morrison, Assistant County Attorney stated this and the following item
allow the Weld County Clerk and Recorder to act as the Coordinated Election Official on behalf of any
municipality that enters into one of these agreements. He stated the Board is requested to approve the
form of the Agreements, rather than each individual agreement unless alterations are made to the form.
In response to Chair Geile, Mr. Morrison stated the municipalities pay the County$1.00 for each registered
voter under these agreements to provide the election services. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve
said form. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER FORM OF 2001 TABOR NOTICE VERSION OF MEMORANDUM OF
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR CONDUCT OF COORDINATED ELECTIONS AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN NECESSARY DOCUMENTS: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said
form. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY AND CASUALTY:Mr.Warden stated Weld
County sponsors auto and home insurance for its employees on a voluntary basis. He explained the
previous provider has been bought out by The Prudential Insurance Company of American and this
agreement simply references that change of ownership; all other terms remain the same. Commissioner
Masden moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Long, 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.
There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 10:10 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD CO , COLORADO
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