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Home My WebLink About20011785.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO JULY 2, 2001 TAPE #2001-28 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 2, 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- EXCUSED Commissioner Glenn Vaad, Pro-Tem Commissioner William H. Jerke Commissioner David E. Long Commissioner Robert D. Masden - EXCUSED 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 June 27, 2001, as printed. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Long moved to approve the Certification of Hearings conducted on June 27, 2001, as follows: 1)A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit#1328, HCCP, LLC; and 2) A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit #1330, John Zadel. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: There were no additions to the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Long moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. PUBLIC INPUT: There was no public input. 2001-1785 BC0016 WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: All Funds $451,474.27 Electronic Transfers -All Funds $934,452.01 Commissioner Jerke moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR WEED SPRAYING AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - TOWN OF MILLIKEN: Ron Broda, Department of Public Works,stated under the Intergovernmental Agreement Weld County will provide weed spraying on rural roads which have been annexed by a municipality. Responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Broda stated the County will be compensated for the amount of time and chemicals taken to cover an area. Mr. Barker added the County will be liable for any complaints made by a citizen; however,there are some Supreme Court decisions which provide some immunity to the County. Commissioner Jerke expressed concern with the liability taken by the County and suggested a clause be added to direct liability to the municipality. Mr. Barker stated because the work is done by County employees, the Town should not be held responsible for any negligent work. Mr. Broda added the Environmental Protection Agency also has regulations indicating the applicator is liable for any damages caused regardless of what this agreement says. Mr.Warden stated the County is also insured against any damages done by pollution to water ways. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Long, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER ENTRY UPON VARIOUS LANDS BY WELD COUNTY VEGETATION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST: Mr. Broda stated this is the standard request to enter lands for enforcement measures. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Broda stated all of the property owners have been notified, and this request is only a precaution to allow entry if the property owner does not complete the recommended mitigation of weeds. Commissioner Long moved to approve said entry. Commissioner Jerke seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER LICENSE AND EXCHANGE AGREEMENT FOR GEOGRAPHIC DATA AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY,COLORADO STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE: Mr. Barker stated this is a standard agreement for use of geographic data and he recommends approval. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion,which was seconded by Commissioner Long, carried unanimously. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Commissioner Jerke moved to appoint Dr. Denny Williams and reappoint Roy Spitzer,with terms expiring May 23, 2004. Commissioner Long 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. Minutes, July 2, 2001 2001-1785 Page 2 BC0016 There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:20 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: atej, # r;. IElltm, EXCUSED M. J. Geile, Chair Weld County Clerk to the 4Rp .( `°'. 1 r`. Glenn Vaad, Pro-Ten}-- Deputy Clerk to the Boar Sir Willi H. Jerke David E. Long EXCUSED Robert D. Masden Minutes, July 2, 2001 2001-1785 Page 3 BC0016 Hello