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Home My WebLink About20002887 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO NOVEMBER 15, 2000 TAPE #2000-32 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, November 15, 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 Hall moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of November 13, 2000, as printed. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. READ ORDINANCE BY TAPE: READ CODE ORDINANCE #2000-1 BY TAPE: Commissioner Hall moved to read Code Ordinance #2000-1 by tape. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion 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, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD - JUDY SHEPPARD: Chair Kirkmeyer read the certificate recognizing Judy Sheppard, who was not present, for a year of service on the Workforce Development Board. RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, EXTENSION ADVISORY COUNCIL-LEANNE REID: Chair Kirkmeyer read the certificate recognizing Leanne Reid,who was present, for five years of service on the Extension Advisory Council. 2000-2887 BC0016 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 $254,929.22 Commissioner Geile moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BIDS: PRESENT BIDS: Mr. Warden stated there are no bids to present. NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER TASK ORDER FOR CHLAMYDIA PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN:Judy Nero, Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, stated the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment will reimburse the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment for Chlamydia testing and medications. She stated the term of this task order is from January 1, 2001, through December 31, 2001, and staff recommends approval. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said task order and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER INVITATION TO BID FOR FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Nero stated staff is applying for funding to provide additional family planning clinical services and outreach education. She stated the Department will target adolescents,males,substance users,and those recently released from correctional facilities. Ms. Nero further stated there is a tremendous need for family services in Weld County. She explained the funding will also provide staffing, clinic supplies, three additional family planning clinics and outreach education to target populations at the Island Grove Regional Treatment facility, Weld County Jail, Platte Valley Youth Corrections, and the Villa Treatment Center. Ms. Nero stated for these services, the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment is requesting funding in the amount of$39,437.00 with a term beginning February 1, 2001, through December 31, 2001. Commissioner Geile commented there have been controversial opinions from the Bright Beginnings group regarding teenage pregnancies and infant mortalities. He stated Dr. Wallace is involved in a group which is researching what materials are being made available to help resolve the issues. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said invitation to bid and authorize Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Baxter, carried unanimously. CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR JAIL MEDICAL UNIT SERVICE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, INC.: Mr.Warden stated this is an amendment to extend the current bid by three years. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE:REIMBURSEMENT RATE FOR PERSONAL CELL PHONE USAGE: Mr. Warden stated individuals have been submitting reimbursement requests for personal cellular phone bills reflecting County-related calls. He stated this Resolution will make the reimbursement rate consistent with the rate reimbursed for County cellular phones, which is currently 18 cents per minute. He stated the Resolution does not cite a specific amount,to allow for adjustment if the contract terms change for County Minutes, November 15, 2000 2000-2887 Page 2 BC0016 phones. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said Resolution. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Hall, carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: CANVASS BOARD CERTIFICATION OF NOVEMBER 7, 2000, COORDINATED GENERAL ELECTION: Commissioner Geile moved to approve said Resolution. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR TAX INCENTIVE PAYMENTS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - DURA-LINE CORPORATION: Mr. Warden stated part of Senate Bill 118 which is a policy for new companies that have at least a$1 Million expansion, a$1 Million investment, or a fifty percent expansion. He explained the policy provides for a fifty percent rebate on personal property taxes. He stated Dura-Line is in the process of locating in Greeley, and under this Agreement,they will receive a rebate over the next four years,which will result in approximately$44,000.00 being reimbursed. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously. FIRST READING OF CODE ORDINANCE 2000-1, IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING BY REFERENCE AND ENACTING A CODE FOR THE COUNTY OF WELD: In response to Chair Kirkmeyer, Mr. Warden stated this is a lengthy Ordinance and suggested the Board consider the Planning items to allow adequate time to complete the reading of the Ordinance by tape. Following other discussion, Chair Kirkmeyer clarified said code has been read by tape. Mr. Warden stated the process of codifying all of the Weld County Ordinances was initiated approximately two years ago. He stated the document will include a majority of the Ordinances, as well as the Administrative Manual. The code book will be published and updated twice a year, as well as posted on the County web site. Mr.Warden commended Carol Harding, Clerk to the Board's Office, County Attorney's Office, and the various Department Heads for their efforts in compiling all of the information. He stated Weld County is the second or third County in the State of Colorado to do this project, it will be a beneficial service to the public, and the information will be coordinated. He stated codifying is permissible under the Home Rule Charter, and it will combine documents which were previously enacted by the Board and help clarify terms. Bruce Barker, County Attorney,stated Sections 1 and 2 of the Ordinance adopt the Code as published,repeal previously adopted Ordinances which are inconsistent with the Code,and adopt various codes and policies by reference. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Chair Kirkmeyer stated when this process was initiated, no one anticipated the length of time involved. She stated she appreciates the time and effort put forth by all of the staff involved. Commissioner Hall moved to approve Code Ordinance#2000-1 on first reading. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. PLANNING: CONSIDER IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT ACCORDING TO POLICY REGARDING COLLATERAL FOR IMPROVEMENTS(PRIVATE ROAD MAINTENANCE)AND ACCEPT FORM OF COLLATERAL FOR MEADOW VALE FARM, 3RD FILING, S#562- FLOYD AND KATHARINE OLIVER: Anne Best Johnson, Department of Planning Services, stated the Departments of Planning Services, Public Works, and the County Attorney's Office have reviewed the agreement and collateral amount and find that they are sufficient. She gave a brief description of the location of the site. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreement and accept said collateral. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT ACCORDING TO POLICY REGARDING COLLATERAL FOR IMPROVEMENTS(PUBLIC ROAD MAINTENANCE)AND ACCEPT FORM OF COLLATERAL FOR MEADOW VALE FARM, 3RD FILING, S#562- FLOYD AND KATHARINE OLIVER: Ms. Johnson stated the applicant submitted a Letter of Credit for this and the preceding matter in the amount of$505,000.00 for on-site and off-site improvements. She stated the Departments of Public Works, Planning Services, Minutes, November 15, 2000 2000-2887 Page 3 BC0016 and the County Attorney's Office recommend approval. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said agreement and accept said collateral. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Geile carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent agenda. Code Ordinance#2000-1 was approved on first reading. 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 9:30 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS W LD COUNTY, COLORADO, ATTEST: Lu Barbara J rkmeyer, Chai Weld County Clerk to the - -rd1 tat M. J. eile, Pro-Tem BY: �9 iii. .'/ �� `� /'+" �/, ,� �4.ret Dep ty Clerk to the Boa'%raj n"" cst or E. Baxter Dale K. Hall Su, /1,44 Glenn Minutes, November 15, 2000 2000-2887 Page 4 BC0016 Hello