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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JULY 24, 2000
TAPE #2000-20
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, July 24, 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
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Geile moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of July 19, 2000, as printed. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Hall moved to approve the Certification of Hearings
conducted on July 19, 2000, as follows: 1) Change of Zone #544 from the A (Agricultural) Zone District
to a PUD (Planned Unit Development) Zone District, Harry and Ildiko Oyler and Donald LaFaver
Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: There were no additions to the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Hall moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
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 $1,841,834.11
Commissioner Geile moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Hall
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR TRIAGE TARGETED POPULATIONS PROGRAM
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN:Walt Speckman, Director of Human Services, stated this is a request
for funding in the amount of$36,000 from the Wagner-Peyser 10 percent funds to provide more intensive
services to non English speaking clients, individuals with disabilities, and offenders. Commissioner Vaad
moved to approve said expenditure authorization and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER THREE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman stated these three Expenditure Authorizations are requesting funding
for the Dislocated Worker Enhanced Services/Rapid Response Program, Disabled Veterans Outreach
Program, and Displaced Homemaker Program. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said expenditure
authorization and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER FOUR PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR VARIOUS RURAL SENIOR
CENTERS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman stated under these agreements, the
Department of Human Services will provide grant funding for operational expenses to the Nunn Senior
Citizens, Pierce Senior Citizens, Hill-N-Park Seniors, Inc.,and Lochbuie After Glows. Commissioner Vaad
moved to approve said agreements and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Geile, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER ENTRY UPON VARIOUS LANDS BY WELD COUNTY VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
SPECIALIST: Commissioner Hall moved to approve said entry. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Vaad, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF WELD COUNTY ROAD 126 BETWEEN STATE
HIGHWAY 85 AND WELD COUNTY ROAD 21: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said closure.
Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON WCR 4 AT WCR 15; ON WCR 52
AT WCR 55; ON WCR 34.5 AT WCR 47; AND WCR 12 AT WCR 35: Frank Hempen, Jr., Director of
Public Works, stated all four of these locations require "Stop" signs to provide safer traveling conditions
for the public. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said installation of traffic control devices.
Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. In response to Chair Kirkmeyer,
Mr. Hempen stated the signs will be installed within the next week.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR USE OF BUNKHOUSE AND 4-H BUILDING AT ISLAND GROVE PARK-
OPERATION FRONTLINE CLASS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-SHARE OUR STRENGTH, INC.:
Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated typically Dick Quaco, City of Greeley, usually deals with any
agreements regarding the use of County buildings located in Island Grove Park; however,the Weld County
Extension Office is hosting the Operation Frontline Class on behalf of the Share Our Strength organization.
Debra Adamson, along with Melody Hatton, Nutrition Educators for CSU Cooperative Extension, stated
this is an opportunity to work with Share Our Strength, which sponsors the Taste of the Nation. Ms.
Adamson stated Share Our Strength will provide funding in the amount of $1200.00; however, because
it is a National Foundation, a written agreement is required. In response to Commissioner Geile, Ms.
Adamson stated the Share Our Strength foundation provides low-income families with nutrition, money
management, and parenting education. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously.
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PLANNING:
CONSIDER CORRECTION TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PLAT, S #536 - TS SKYWAY. LLC,
HORIZON INVESTMENTS, LLC; SKYWAY DRIVE,LLC;AIM PROCESSING/TENBAR, INC.;AND JOHN
AND ALISON PETERSON: Sheri Lockman, Department of Planning Services, stated the various owners
of Lots 2, 3,4, 5, 8, and 11, and Outlot J, all in Block 3 of Vista Commercial Center, have jointly submitted
this application for a correction to the original Planned Unit Development Plat, S #536. She gave a brief
description of the location of the site, and explained the City of Longmont had a landfill operation located
to the south from 1966 to 1993, and sometime during the operation, wastes were placed beyond the
property line. Ms. Lockman stated this request will create non-buildable outlots and relocate easements
to minimize the hazards associated with the landfill. She indicated there is an existing utility and drainage
easement along the south sides of the subject lots; however, staff recommends this easement be allowed
to remain only along the south boundaries of Lots 8, 11, and Outlot J. She stated there is an oil and gas
line behind Lot 8 and Outlot J, the drainage easement is necessary only in this area, and the Conditions
of Approval will ensure that no future utilities be placed in the drainage easement.
In response to Commissioner Geile, Ms. Lockman explained the lots will be shortened to accommodate
the new easement, and added that the owners of Lots 9 and 10 did not wish to be a part of this application
because they have already made improvements in the southern portion of their properties and have come
to individual agreements with the City of Longmont. Responding further to Commissioner Geile, Trevor
Jiricek, Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, stated the landfill was in operation'
from 1966 to 1993, and at some time waste was placed beyond the property line. He further stated trash
extends as much as 15 feet north of the current property line and gas extends as much as 51 feet north
of the line. He further stated the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment has been
working with the City of Longmont and the State to review the option of the landfill installing some passive
gas wells to remove gas and add a slurry wall to address the issue. Responding further to Commissioner
Geile, Mr. Jiricek stated the passive well project is currently out to bid and the City of Longmont consultant
indicated they anticipate installation of the gas wells within the next few weeks. He further stated that all
entities involved agree that the gas wells and change of property lines are the best way to address the
issue. Commissioner Geile expressed concern regarding the future effects of gas on the lots and wants
assurance that it is being addressed now for the safety of property owners. Mr. Jiricek stated there are
two consultants working on this problem and he is quite certain that the emissions will not move any further
north. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Ms. Lockman stated she spoke with Kris Pickett, property
owner representative, and he has no concerns with altering the drainage easement because most of the
lots drain into the street. She further stated the new proposed easement,will not be a drainage easement
In response to Commissioner Hall, Ms. Lockman stated the new easement will be sold to the City of
Longmont for maintenance. In response to Chair Kirkmeyer, Mr. Jiricek stated the last sentence of
Condition of Approval #1.H.1 should be corrected to read, "If utilities are installed in southern easements,
a worker protection plan shall be developed to address the hazards encountered while excavating in
gaseous soils." Mr. Barker explained he feels the best method for addressing this situation is to follow the
procedures outlined in Section 28.15.4 of the Zoning Ordinance because this Planned Unit Development
was approved prior to existence of the Planned Unit Development Ordinance. He explained in accordance
with Section 28.15.4, the Board can correct errors on a Planned Unit Development plan without a formal
hearing. He stated this area in question should have been the property of the City of Longmont from the
beginning.
Mr. Pickett stated the property generally drains from south to north, which was why he had an initial
concern of water draining from the off-site property. He stated the property to the east does not drain onto
the subject site due to grading done to create an access road to the dump or nearby oil well; however,
there is a ditch on the western end to drain the property into Outlot I. Mr. Pickett stated most of the
properties receive utility service from Skyway Drive; however, he would like to keep a 15-foot utility
easement on the south for future utilities without entering the easement to be sold to the City. In response
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to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Pickett stated there is a condominium on Lots 2 and 3, and the paved parking
located to the south drains into a drainage easement and into road side ditches. In response to
Commissioner Geile, Russell Stacey, property owner,stated all the lots have been sold with the exception
of Lot 4, which will be sold once this issue is resolved. He stated the development sites are serviced with
utilities that enter from the street. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Mr.Stacey stated the contamination
issue was discovered when the owners of Lots 9 and 10 installed a retention wall and discovered the
misplaced gas pipe for the well. He further stated all of the interested property owners are aware of the
situation, the owners of Lots 9 and 10 already have a retention wall which will be sealed to help alleviate
the problem, and this situation has been disclosed in writing.
No public testimony was offered concerning this matter.
Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said correction with the Conditions of Approval as proposed by
staff, and to correct the last sentence of Condition of Approval #1.H.1 to state, "If utilities are installed in
southern easements, a worker protection plan shall be developed to address the hazards encountered
while excavating in gaseous soils." Commissioner Geile 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
WI_D COUNTY, COLORADO
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Dale K, Hall
Glenn Vaad
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