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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MARCH 8, 2000
TAPE #2000-07
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, March 8, 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
Commissioner Dale K. Hall
Commissioner Glenn Vaad
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 Geile moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of March 6, 2000, as printed. Commissioner Hall 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 Geile 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 $732,101.09
Commissioner Baxter moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Hall
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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BIDS:
PRESENT BIDS: Mr. Warden stated there are no bids to present.
APPROVE CATTLE GUARDS BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Warden stated the
Department of Public Works recommends approval of the low bid from Big R Manufacturing, Inc., in the
amount of $46,280.00. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said bid as recommended by staff
Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE 2000 STEEL BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Warden stated the Department
of Public Works recommends approval of the bids from Big R Manufacturing, Winograd's Steel and
Supply, and Carder Concrete for various items as listed in a memorandum dated February 29, 2000.
Commissioner Hall moved to approve said bids as recommended by staff. Commissioner Baxter seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously.
APPROVE 2000 TRASH REMOVAL BID -ALL DEPARTMENTS: Mr. Warden stated the Department of
Buildings and Grounds recommends approval of the low bid from Waste Management of Northern
Colorado. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said bid as recommended by staff. Seconded by
Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE RE-BID FOR TILT DECK/TOW-TYPE TRAILER BID- DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:
Mr. Warden stated the Department of Public Works recommends approval of the low bid from Transwest
Trailers in the amount of$16,945.00. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said bid as recommended
by staff. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
APPROVE RE-BID FOR CONCRETE ON CALL AND 1-1/2 INCH WASHED ROCK BID-DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Warden stated the Department of Public Works recommends approval of the
low bid from Varra Companies for $9.00 per ton of one and one-half inch washed rock. He stated the
Department of Public Works further recommends approval of the low bid from Bestway Concrete in the
amount of $65.00 per cubic yard for concrete in northern Weld County. Further, the Department
recommends approval of the low bid from Rocky Mountain Ready Mix Concrete, Inc., in the amount of
$76.00 per cubic yard for concrete in southern Weld County. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve
said bid as recommended by staff. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Walt Speckman, Director of Human
Services, stated this is an application for a competitive grant. If granted, the funds will be used to connect
the Weld County Jail and 19 rural senior centers to the Weld County Learning Lab through Internet access.
In response to Commissioner Baxter, Mr. Speckman stated this is a nationwide grant and is very
competitive. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR OMBUDSMAN ASSISTANCE AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman stated this is an ongoing agreement with Larimer County
for the exchange of backup ombudsman assistance in cases of an emergency in either County. Mr.
Speckman stated the rate of reimbursement is $15.00 per hour including travel time, and mileage will be
reimbursed at a rate of 28 cents per mile. He further stated the agreement has a term beginning
January 13, 2000, and ending January 12, 2002. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said agreement
and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Vaad, carried
unanimously.
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CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR WELD COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman stated this agreement will provide funding in the amount of$62,200.00
which will be used to provide rural transportation to the elderly, disabled, and general Weld County public.
Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner
Baxter seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR AREA AGENCY ON
AGING SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-UNIVERSITY OF NORTH
COLORADO: Mr. Speckman stated there is an inflation index within the existing agreement with the
University of Northern Colorado to cover cost of food provided to the Area Agency on Aging Senior
Nutrition Program. Based on the annual increase the cost per meal will increase from $3.03 to $3.13.
Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner
Geile seconded the motion. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Speckman stated seniors donate
what they can to the cost of the meal. The motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR INTERNSHIP FOR CLINICAL EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO: Judy Nero, Weld County
Department of Public Health and Environment, stated this is a non-financial agreement through which the
Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment will provide clinical experience and education
to University of Northern Colorado students. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. The motion,which was seconded by Commissioner Hall, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER THREE NONEXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE UPGRADE AND
MAINTENANCE OF WELD COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR WELD COUNTY ROAD 57 AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - MARK, MATTHEW, AND KENNETH MADSEN: Frank Hempen, Jr.,
Director of Public Works, stated these three agreements will allow use of 30 feet of Weld County right-of-
way along the eastern side of the properties owned by Mark, Matthew and Kenneth Madsen. Mr. Hempen
stated recently Weld County adopted a policy in which the Department of Public Works is not responsible
for snow removal on portions of road being maintained under a Nonexclusive License Agreement. Mr.
Hempen explained this policy came into effect following acceptance of the agreements by the Madsens,
and requested the issue be added as a Condition of Approval for these agreements. Mr. Barker stated
the Board can sign the agreements following acceptance of the Condition by the other parties. In response
to Commissioners Baxter and Hall, Mr. Hempen stated the intent of this Condition is to relieve Weld County
from having to respond to school district requests for snow removal, and making it the responsibility of the
licensee. Mr. Barker stated the provision will be added to Condition #3. Commissioner Geile moved to
approve said agreements with the addition to Condition #3 as recommended by staff, and authorize the
Chair to sign. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT ACCORDING TO POLICY REGARDING COLLATERAL
FOR IMPROVEMENTS (PRIVATE ROAD MAINTENANCE) AND ACCEPT PARTIAL COLLATERAL -
NORFOLK IRON AND METAL COMPANY, DBA WINOGRAD'S STEEL AND SUPPLY, SPR#310: Kim
Ogle, Department of Planning Services, stated the County Attorney's Office has approved the form of an
Irrevocable Letter of Credit in amount $24,100.00 for landscaping improvements only. He stated the
applicant has interpreted Section 7.1 of the Improvements Agreement differently than the County
Attorney's Office and is requesting the Board not require collateral for a period of six months from the
recording of the plat. If the work is not completed by August 10, 2000, then the company will submit a
Letter of Credit for the paving of the project. Mr. Ogle stated if the Board accepts this proposal, the word
"Landscape" will need to be inserted before the word "Improvements" in the second line of Section 7.1 of
the Improvements Agreement. He further stated a new second sentence will need to be added to state,
"Should the concrete paving not be completed by August 10, 2000, the applicant will provide collateral in
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the amount of$151,880.00 to secure the cost of paving." In response to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Ogle
clarified the applicant is requesting the Board accept partial collateral for the site at this time.
Commissioner Geile moved to approve said agreement and accept partial collateral for Site Plan Review
#310 for Norfolk Iron and Metal Company, dba Winograd's Steel and Supply, with the additional language
inserted into Section 7.1 of the Improvements Agreement as recommended by staff. Seconded by
Commissioner Baxter, 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 9:20 a.m.
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