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Home My WebLink About20002228.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO SEPTEMBER 13, 2000 TAPE #2000-26 The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, met in regular session in lull conformity with the laws of the State of Colorado at the regular place of meeting in the Weld County Centennial Center, Greeley, Colorado, September 13, 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, Carol A. Harding Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden MINUTES: Commissioner Hall moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting and the Executive Session of September 11, 2000, as printed. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. READ ORDINANCE BY TAPE: Commissioner Baxter moved to read Ordinance No. 118-O by tape. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion,which carried unanimously. Commissioner Geile moved to read Ordinance No. 219 by tape. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Vaad, 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. 2000-2228 B C0016 WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: All Funds $309,555.60 Commissioner Hall moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BIDS: PRESENT VARIOUS INMATE CLOTHING BID-SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT: Mr.Warden presented the bids received from five vendors. Said bid will be considered for approval on September 27, 2000. NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF'TAXES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN•• NORTH WELD PRODUCE COMPANY: Stan Jantz,Weld County Assessor's Office, stated the Assessor is recommending approval. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said petition and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN- JERALD AND JOANNE STUGART: Mr. Jantz stated the land changed from dry farm to dry pasture. and recommended approval. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said petition and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF'TAXES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AMBASSADOR XL LP: Mr. Jantz stated the Assessor is recommendiNG approval of said petition. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said petition and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN•• ZIONS CREDIT CORPORATION: Mr. Jantz stated this petition is also recommended for approval. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said petition and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER H-1 B TECHNICAL SKILLS TRAINING GRANT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Walt Speckman, Director of Human Services, stated this grant application was developed in conjunction with Aims Community College, the Kenneth W. Monfort College of Business Certification and Training Programs, and our staff. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Speckman stated the purpose is to support 80 to 100 individuals in obtaining technical training certificates through either Aims Community College or the University of Northern Colorado. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said grant and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - AMERICORPS PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS: Mr. Speckman explained this is an on-going agreement, for which the City of Greeley reimburses the County at a rate of $5.00 per service hour. He also stated services are provided to other entities on a case-by-case basis. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Speckman stated the age group is from 14 to 15 years of age up to 21 years of age. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. Minutes, September 13, 2000 2000-2228 Page 2 BC0016 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE #118-Q, IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING THE PERSONNEL POLICY HANDBOOK: Mr. Warden stated said Ordinance amends and updates Section IV regarding Suspension and Termination for Charge with Crime; clarifies accrual of vacation leave;clarifies Sick Leave Bank language as being 30 calendar days; clarifies Unpaid Family Leave to refer to care of child, either adopted or born; Adding nephews, nieces, aunts, and uncles to Bereavement Leave; the dress code is amended to not allow body piercing ornamentation except on ears; use of seat belts is required; and amending the smoking policy to include the 50-foot limit at the entrance of buildings. No public testimony was given. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve Ordinance No. 118-Q on first reading. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. EMERGENCY ORDINANCE #219, IN THE MATTER OF PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED BY THE WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES REGARDING "DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS" SUBMITTED ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 13, 2000, AS DEFINED IN THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION OF A NEW ARTICLE XXVIII: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated this is in response to the ballot initiative proposed as Amendment 24, which would create Article XXVIII of the Colorado Constitution. He stated if the ballot initiative passes, this Ordinance extends the time for Department of Planning Services staff to process cases, and stated any valid application received on or after today would need to comply with the initiative. Lee Morrison, Assistant County Attorney, stated currently if the referral agency does not respond within 25 days. it may be treated as favorable, however, this Ordinance would only allow it to be treated as favorable if no response is received within 45 days. Responding to Commissioner Hall, Mr. Morrison stated it is referring to calendar days. Monica Mika, Director of Planning Services, stated over 100 applications have been received in the last three days; and that she has instructed staff to give priority to cases which were received prior to yesterday. Ms. Mika stated many applications are Sketch Plans and Recorded Exemptions which will be staff approvals. Responding to Chair Kirkmeyer, Ms. Mika stated staff did make the determination of whether the application was complete, however,they did not list them by type of case. Mr. Morrison stated Paragraph B should begin,"All applications, including amendments"in order to include amendments to Special Review Permits and Recorded Exemptions. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Ms. Mika reiterated they have received approximately 100 cases, and yesterday was the last day to submit applications which would not be subject to the initiative. There was no public testimony given. Chair Kirkmeyer verified the reason for an emergency in included in the fourth "Whereas" paragraph of the Ordinance. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve Emergency Ordinance No. 219, and Commissioner Geile seconded the motion. Commissioner Hall questioned whether the motion includes the change to Paragraph B, and responding to Chair Kirkmeyer, both Commissioner Baxter and Geile agreed to amended the motion to include said change. Commissioner Vaad stated the reasons for approval of this Ordinance is to provide an adequate time extension to allow staff to deal with the increased workload and make clear some of the definitions in our procedures and policies; and that it in no way will interfere with the ultimate will of the voters of Colorado. The motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent agenda. Ordinance No. 118-Q was approved on first reading, and Emergency Ordinance Nc. 219 was 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, September 13, 2000 2000-2228 Page 3 BC0016 There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:35 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WE3zD COUNTY, COLORA/ O ATTEST: �► "''� !`"//�i4 V_ ./Ai/It�� - V + �� Barbara J. Kir eyer, hair (/ Weld County Clerk to the 1•:rd t �d�jf 861 , i / / 7 --'/ ,� • ' y0)YP M. J. le, Pro-Tem BY:Deputy Clerk to the Bo ® / I el ---71,-_ ,-2, U N 'Georg .. Baxter ,, \Mao, Dale K. Hall a / Glenn n Vaa�/-. Minutes, September 13, 2000 2000-2228 Page 4 BC:0016 Hello