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Home My WebLink About20002150.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 TAPE#2000-24 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, September 6, 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 August 30, 2000, as printed. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Baxter moved to approve the Certification of Hearings conducted on August 30,2000,as follows: 1)Resubdivision, S#518, Faith Tabernacle Church, do Danny Perdew (Con't to 09/20/2000); and 2) Change of Zone #546, J Quarter Circle Company, do Bruce Johnson. Commissioner Vaad 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 Hall seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONS: RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS BOARD -SUSAN GEARHEART: Chair Kirkmeyer read the certificate into the record recognizing Susan Gearheart, who was not present, for six years of service on the Community Corrections Board. 2000-2150 BC0016 RECOGNITION OF SERVICES,LOCAL ENERGY IMPACT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW TEAM - CHARLES HOFF: Chair Kirkmeyer read the certificate into the record recognizing Charles Hoff, who was present, for seven years of service on the Local Energy Impact and Community Development Review Team. Commissioner Geile also commended Mr. Hoff for his services as a previous Mayor of the Town of Ault. RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, UNDESIRABLE PLANT MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION - THOMAS KARLBERG: Chair Kirkmeyer read the certificate into the record recognizing Thomas Karlberg, who was not present, for three years of service on the Undesirable Plant Management Advisory Commission. RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, NORTHEAST COLORADO AREA TRAUMA ADVISORY COUNCIL - MITCH WAGY: Chair Kirkmeyer read the certificate into the record recognizing Mitch Wagy,who was not present, for three years of service on the Northeast Colorado Area Trauma Advisory Council. 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 $689,098.46 Electronic Transfers - All Funds $139,227.34 Commissioner Hall moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BIDS: PRESENT BIDS: Pat Persichino, Director of General Services, stated there are no bids to present. APPROVE LAB EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT: Mr. Persichino stated the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment recommends approval of the second low bid from Bio-Tek Instruments for items one through three, and the low bid from Fisherhealthcare for items four through seven. In response to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Persichino stated Fisherhealthcare did not meet the specifications on items one and two, and did not submit a bid on item three. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said bid as recommended by staff. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY ASSEMBLY OF MORE THAN 500 PERSONS ON SEPTEMBER 16,2000-AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVISION: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated this application is complete and he recommends approval. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said application. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion,which carried unanimously. CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVISION: Mr. Barker stated the American Cancer Society qualifies as an organization which may be issued a special events permit to sell liquor and he recommends approval. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously. Minutes, September 6, 2000 2000-2150 Page 2 BC0016 CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY ASSEMBLY OF MORE THAN 500 PERSONS ON SEPTEMBER 15, 16,AND 17, 2000- LEAHY FAMILY FARM, LLC: Mr. Barker stated the Use by Special Review Permit on this property requires a Temporary Assembly Permit for events with more than 100 persons. Mr. Barker stated his only concern with this application is that one of the race days is on a Sunday,and Development Standard#14 of the Use by Special Review Permit limits events to only the first Sunday of the month. In response to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Barker stated camping is not allowed overnight; however, the Board has made some exceptions to this rule if the campers are self contained. Responding to Chair Kirkmeyer, Mr. Barker stated that although the regular racing hours prohibit all but the first Sunday of the month, this is a separate permit through which the Board could grant an exception. Ms. Leahy stated when she originally applied for the Special Review Permit,she did not realize that limiting the hours of operation would conflict with special events,and she is planning on amending the permit later this year. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said application. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Geile. Commissioner Hall commented when he considered the original Use by Special Review Permit he did not intend to impair the operation by limiting the hours of operation, and he would be in favor of amending the permit to better serve the applicant. Commissioner Vaad commented he would support a change if requested because the applicant has proven to be a good neighbor. Ms. Leahy commented the application is for an event that only has 250 participants registered. Mr. Barker commented that although a Temporary Assembly Permit is for 500 persons or more, the Use by Special Review Permit added a special condition requiring the applicant to obtain a special permit for events with more than 100 persons. The motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - MATTHEW KENNEY: Gary McCabe, Director of Weld County Ambulance Service, stated this is a standard contract to provide training to paramedic candidates. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO CONSULTING AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - COLORADO OPEN LANDS: Anne Best-Johnson, Department of Planning Services, stated this amendment is to extend the term of the contract to October 1, 2000, as well as increase the budgeted amount approved by the Towns of Firestone, Frederick, Erie, and the Cities of Dacono and Longmont. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER SMALL TRACT OIL AND GAS LEASE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-PRIMA OIL AND GAS COMPANY: Mr. Barker stated the Weld County Administrative Policy allows for waiver of the oil and gas lease process if the request is for less than five acres. He stated Prima Oil and Gas Company has paid the necessary fees and he recommends approval. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said lease and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT SITE LEASE FOR PAGING TRANSMITTER AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-VERIZON WIRELESS MESSAGING: Mr.Warden stated under this lease agreement, Verizon Wireless Messaging will place an antenna on the Centennial Center. In response to Chair Kirkmeyer, Mr.Warden stated the fee is competitive with the current market rate and this agreement will reduce the number of antennas throughout Weld County. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Warden stated the antenna will be attached to the existing antenna. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said lease and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Geile, carried unanimously. Minutes, September 6, 2000 2000-2150 Page 3 BC0016 CONSIDER CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER LETTER #3 FOR STATE PER CAPITA CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Dr. Mark Wallace, Director of Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, stated this is the standard State Per Capita renewal for an appropriation in the amount of$218,036.00 with a term beginning September 1, 2000, and ending June 30,2001,which is an increase over last year. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said change order letter and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER TASK ORDER FOR ENCEPHALITIS MONITORING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Dr. Wallace stated the money from this task order has been made available to the State by the Center for Disease Control, and will provide for additional monitoring of causes of Encephalitis. He further stated the West Nile virus will be added to the testing program, although there have been no cases of it in this area. Dr.Wallace stated funding in the amount of$52,822.00 will also provide new equipment and help pay for current staff costs. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said task order and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Hall second the motion. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Dr. Wallace stated the existing equipment is rapidly becoming obsolete and without these funds, the testing program would have needed County funds to continue. The motion carried unanimously. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE #82-V, IN THE MATTER OF SETTING FEES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT: Commissioner Hall moved to read Ordinance #82-V by title only. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Mr. Barker read said title into the record. Dr. Wallace stated the only change proposed by staff was at second reading to include an additional fee for a new vaccine. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Geile moved to approve Ordinance #82-V on final reading. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Hall, carried unanimously. PLANNING: FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE#201-A, IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENTS TO A COORDINATED PLANNING AGREEMENT FOR REFERRAL AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES AND UNIFORM BASELINE STANDARDS AMONG THE COUNTY OF WELD, CITY OF DACONO, TOWN OF FIRESTONE,AND TOWN OF FREDERICK: Commissioner Hall moved to read Ordinance#201-A by title only. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Mr. Barker read said title into the record. Anne Best-Johnson, Department of Planning Services, stated the Town of Frederick has submitted its signed approval of the amendment, and the Town of Firestone and City of Dacono have indicated they will soon be forwarding their signed approval to the County. Ms. Johnson stated since the second reading the Town of Firestone recommended the word "emphasis" in Section 1.1, second sentence, should be changed to "emphasize." No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve Ordinance #201-A on final reading. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent agenda. Ordinances #82-V and #201-A were approved on final reading. Let the minutes reflect that the above and foregoing actions were attested to and respectfully submitted by the Acting Clerk to the Board. Minutes, September 6, 2000 2000-2150 Page 4 BC0016 There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:30 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS W COUNTY, t C/OLO DO ATTEST: Barbara J irkmeyer, hair vU Weld County Clerk to the Board M. J. Geil Oro Tem i �/ Deputy Clerk to the Board org E. Baxter Da a K. Hall Glenn Vaad Minutes, September 6, 2000 2000-2150 Page 5 BC0016 Hello