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Home My WebLink About20001912.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO AUGUST 9, 2000 TAPE #2000-22 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, August 9, 2000, 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 Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, Chair Commissioner M. J. Geile, Pro-Tem Commissioner George E. Baxter - EXCUSED Commissioner Dale K. Hall Commissioner Glenn Vaad Also present: County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Esther E. Gesick Comptroller, Claud Hanes MINUTES: Commissioner Hall moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of August 7, 2000, as printed. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Hall moved to approve the Certification of Hearings conducted on August 1, 2000, as follows: 1) Board of Equalization Hearings. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which 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 Geile seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONS: RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, LONG TERM CARE BIO-ETHICS COMMITTEE - KERRIE CARGILL- HITCHCOCK, CHARLES CONNELL, JUDI DEVORE, KATHY GARDNER, DANIEL GAUGER, MILBERN GOETZ, BRAD GRANTHAM, ARTHUR HESS, JAMES HICKS, BRUCE HOLAMON, TIA JONES- JOHNSON, JERRY KEARNEY, TERRY KEARNS, ANN LUNDQUIST, STEPHANIE MCCURE, MINDY RICKA.RD, ELIZABETH SCHWICKER,JENNIFER SMALL PETERSON, JAYNE SOUTHARD, CHERRIE THORINTON, REBECCA TRAVIS, JAMES UTZINGER, RUTH VARALLO, BONNIE WACKER, ROBBYN WACKER, SEAN WILLIAMS, AND TOM ZELENY: Chair Kirkmeyer read the certificates into the record recognizing the various members of the Long Term Care Bio-Ethics Committee for their services to Weld County. 2000-1912 BC0016 RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - HARROL SMITH Chair Kirkmeyer read the certificate into the record recognizing Harrol Smith for more than 17 years of service with the Weld County Department of Human Services. Walt Speckman, Director of Human Services. thanked Mr. Smith for all of this help and dedication, and added that as a part-time employee, Mr Smith will continue to service the Department. COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports. PUBLIC INPUT: Don Sandoval asked the Board to consider placing an Ordinance on the November 2000 Ballot regarding a Weld County Land Preservation Program. Mr. Sandoval submitted a copy of his comments, marked Exhibit A, and stated the Program is designed to preserve agricultural land, natural areas, and wildlife habitat. It would establish a 1/4-cent sales and use tax on a willing seller basis only He further stated the tax will sunset in ten years, a geographically dispersed citizen advisory board would be appointed by the Weld County Board of Commissioners. An annual report would be provided to the public to detail how the funds were spent and what land parcels would be preserved. Mr. Sandoval stated based on a poll, 68 percent of the people support the concept outlined in the proposed Ordinance, municipalities support the concept, many petitions have been signed requesting this matter be placed on this year's ballot. Mr. Sandoval stated he will submit the formal petition to the Clerk to the Board following this meeting and he asked that this Ordinance be discussed and the matter be placed on the November 2000 Ballot. In response to Chair Kirkmeyer, Mr. Barker stated if the Board decides to consider this matter, it will be placed on the Monday, August 14, 2000, agenda for the first reading of the Ordinance Mr. Sandoval commended the Board for their participation in this process. Arty Elmquist, Weld County resident, stated he personally circulated the petition at various locations throughout the County and he feels this program would benefit the County as a whole. Mr. Elmquist stated he explained to citizens the details of the program, as well as the tax issue, and people appeared to be very receptive to the idea. Mr. Elmquist requested the Board consider placing this matter on the ballot, the program provides for a voluntary involvement, and it will provide alternatives for the farming community There being no further testimony regarding this matter, Chair Kirkmeyer closed public input and stated this matter will be considered by the Board on August 14, 2000, at 9:00 a.m. WARRANTS: Claud Hanes, Comptroller, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: All Funds $736,592.09 Commissioner Hall moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Hanes. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BIDS: PRESENT 2000 SEALCOAT PROJECT BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Marcia Walters, Department of Purchasing, presented the two bids received. Said bids will be considered for approval on Wednesday, August 23, 2000. PRESENT SMALL TOOL BID-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Ms.Walters presented the two bids received. Said bids will be considered for approval on Wednesday, August 23, 2000. CONDUCT ORAL AUCTION OF OIL AND GAS LEASE- FINANCE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Hanes stated the sole bidder to lease mineral rights to 160 mineral acres located in the NW1/4 of Section 24, Township 2 North, Range 61 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado, is Bison Energy Corporation, a Coloradc Minutes, August 9, 2000 2000-1912 Page 2 BC0016 corporation, in the amount of$10.00 per mineral acre for a total of$1,600.00. Mr. Hanes stated the bidder has also paid the annual rental fee in the amount of$160.00, as well as the $10.00 filing fee, and the bid amount meets the minimum of $10.00. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said bid. Seconded by Comrissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Hanes stated the sole bidder to lease mineral rights to 40 mineral acres located in theSW 1/4SE 1/4 of Section 14, Township 2 North, Range 61 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado, is Bison Energy Corporation, a Colorado corporation, in the amount of$10.00 per mineral acre for a total of$400.00. Mr. Hanes stated the bidder has also paid the annual rental fee of$40.00, as well as the$10.00 filing fee, and and the bid amount meets the minimum of $10.00. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said bid. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Hanes stated the sole bidder to lease mineral rights to 153.34 mineral acres located in theNE1/4 01 Section 30, Township 8 North, Range 59 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado, is Walsh Production, Inc., in the amount of$17.00 per mineral acre for a total of$2,606.78, annual rental fee in the amount of$154.00, as well as the $10.00 filing fee. Mr. Hanes stated the bid amount meets the minimum of$10.00. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said bid. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - RVNA HOME CARE SERVICES, INC.: Walt Speckman, Director of Human Services, stated this amendment will increase the amount paid per hour from $10.65 to $10.85. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER TWO PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENTS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - RVNA HOME CARE SERVICES, INC.: Mr. Speckman stated these agreements will extend the number of service hours to provide in-home respite care for 16 older adults and their families, as well as home health care for clients 60 years of age or older. Mr. Speckman stated the Area Agency on Aging recommends approval of these two agreement. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously. PLANNING: CONSIDER AMENDED RECORDED EXEMPTION #1836 AND AMENDED RECORDED EXEMPTION #1837 CHARLES AUSTIN: Chair Kirkmeyer advised Charles Austin, applicant, that he has the option of continuing this matter to a date when the full board will be present. However, if he decides to proceed today, it will require three affirmative votes, or in the case of a tie vote, Commissioner Baxter will listen to the record and make the determining vote. Mr. Austin indicated he would like to proceed today. Chair Kirkmeyer called up Amended Recorded Exemptions #1836 and #1837 for consideration. Sheri Lockman,Department of Planning Services,stated the original Recorded Exemptions were approved by the Board on January 24, 1996. She further stated five referrals were sent and four responded favorably or submitted comments and proposed Conditions of Approval. Ms. Lockman stated this application conforms with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan and the proposed configuration of the lots will preserve agricultural land. In response to Chair Kirkmeyer, Ms. Lockman reviewed the existing and proposed configurations of the lots. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Austin stated there was a center pivot irrigating the property before it was split into two 80-acre parcels. He further stated it is difficult to effectively farm the 80-acre parcels separately; therefore, he would like to combine them to use the center pivot and use the corners for residential uses. Minutes, August 9, 2000 2000-1912 Page 3 BC0016 No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. In response to Chair Kirkmeyer, Mr. Austin stated he has reviewed and agrees with the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards. Commissioner Geile moved to approve Amended Recorded Exemptions#1836 and#1837 with Conditions of Approval. Commissioner Vaad 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 9:35 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO A y 1, �� Adair/ Barbara J. irkmeyer, hair ,j I` el to I he Board �2.-,2,7 ////t4(l� Y M. J. Geile, Pro-Tern h Board EXCUSED C3eorge E. Baxter Dale K. Hall EXCUSED DATE OF APPROVAL Glenn Vaad Minutes, August 9, 2000 2000-1912 Page 4 BC0016 Concept for Weld County Land Preservation Program • 1/4 Sales and Use tax for the preservation of land, especially agricultural land, natural areas, wildlife habitat • Sunsets in 10 years • Sets up a Weld County Land Preservation Fund • Fund has an advisory board - 9 member board- geographically dispersed which will be appointed by the Weld County Commissioners. • The Land Preservation Fund may be used to pay debt incurred by the Fund to preserve land. • May purchase water rights and storage rights for use with preserved land • The Land Preservation Fund may be used to match GOCO and other funds. • Land Preservation Funds may not be used for condemnation of land. Land will be preserved on a willing seller basis only. • Up to 4% may be used for administration. Administration includes funds distribution, grant writing, and negotiations. • Promotes the use of conservation easements, in special cases, fee simple acquisitions may be utilized. Fee simple will be made in partnership with land trusts. • County to provide an annual report of the fund's expenses and acquisitions. ( g. EXHIBIT Hello