HomeMy WebLinkAbout871539.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE ACTION OF THE BOARD REGARDING REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC
CONTROL SIGNS ON WELD COUNTY ROAD 4 BETWEEN WELD COUNTY ROADS
19 AND 21
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,
Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home
Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the
affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has received a request from Cindy
Grenemyer for the placement of traffic control signs on Weld
County Road 4 between Weld County Roads 19 and 21 , and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to refer
said request to the Engineering Department for its recommendation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the request for the
placement of traffic control signs on Weld County Road 4 between
Weld County Road 19 and 21 be, and hereby is, referred to the
Engineering Department for recommendation.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made
and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 14th day of
December, A.D. , 1987 .
A /J c. � �pe BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: I tzt. .Tt;•3'f.v�7�'.+,.., . /.4,,Crnrl WELD CO NTY COLORADO
Weld County �lerk and Recorder
and Clerk to the Board Gor o . c Chairman
�� /f,.�,/J�j/ // C. Kirb' , Pr Tem
BY: /tom WI P & /l�iP.Gt�f'.�
Deputy County C erk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Gene R. Brantner
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County Attorney
Frank Yamaguchi
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COL ORADOO Janua 988
V Drew L. Scheltinga, County Engineer
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Cindy Grenemyer, "Children Playing Sign",
Subject:
9500 Weld County Road 4
As a follow-up to our telephone conversation and a visit to Mrs.
Grenemyer by Marc Street, Maintenance-Support Supervisor, I recommend
consideration of the following paragraphs in response to Mrs.
Grenemyer's request:
The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, that is the
national standard for signing, indicates this type of signing
". . . maybe used only in advance of a designated children's play
area to warn of the potential high concentration of young
children in that area." The proper location for signs like these
would be at playgrounds and parks. Otherwise, signs warning that
children are present would be appropriate at every house where
children play.
You should clearly understand that it is your responsibility to
keep children from wandering onto the county road. Even if Weld
County would place a warning sign it would not shift
responsibility to the driver of a vehicle should a child be
injured.
Colorado State Statutes address pedestrians' rights to use the
roadway. However, pedestrians are required to use the roadway in
a specific manner. Children do not have a right-of-way on the
road.
It is our opinion, after many years of experience, that warning
signs provide little or no protection where they are not fully
warranted. In fact, a warning sign can provide a false sense of
security to those who think that general motoring public will
become more cautious.
ACCORDING TO THE MEMO, NO ACTION IS NEEDED AT THIS TIME.
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xc: Marc Street, Maintenance-Support Supervisor
County Road File: WCR 4
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To Jackie Johnson Date December 23, 1987
D U bli: - Weld County Commissioner
COLORADO - F,omGene McKenna, Director, Social Services
Subject: Cindy Grenemyer, 9500 Weld County Road 4,
Brighton, 80601
Jackie,
You referred this case to the Department of Social Services asking if person
had a day care license. Joy Elliott, our Licensing worker, visited with
Cindy Grenemyer on Friday, December 18th. According to State Licensing
regulations the Grenemyers do not have to have a license in that she
provides part—time day care of less than seven hours per day for two
consecutive days or more. You' ll note from Joy's letter dated December
21st, that the Department offered the suggestion that she become licensed
and also add some fencing to her backyard that would provide better
protection for children.
Miss Elliott did observe heavy traffic during the time that she was there on
this dirt road. The front yard is fenced but it is fencing of a type the
children can climb on and over. Children would need to be closely
supervised as the fenced area is not that far from the road.
Miss Grenemyer apparently picks her child up at kindergarten in Brighton and
at the same time brings some other children home with her until the parents
can pick them up at her place. As stated above, this arrangement does not
require State Licensing but it is suggested that she obtain one.
Please advise if you need more information.
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COLORADO December 21, 1987
Cindy Grenemyer
9500 Veld County Road 4
Brighton, CC 80601
Dear Cind-:, •
in response to your letter asking for safety signs,
I ::ill report tha: -
]8 At that time I observed several cars and :rucks
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Gravel you on firy -
,.raveling at a fairly high rate OI Speed and that you live quite close
this busy road.
left you at the time of my visit and -
A daY-care licensing packet vas �'= -- you only dr
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strongly urge you ro apply for the license even through you saic
tart-time care. I think You till fine the benefits of the license outweigk
any disadvantages.
In the meantime , you may want to add fen.CitF to the sides of the house so
the children .:ill play in the hack vary only , or you could put up your o-:.
sign cautioning drivers of children at play .
Your concert for the safety of children is commendable. I appreciate your
openness and cooperation in discussing the situation.
Please feel free, te
call me if 1 can be further assistance.
Sincerely ,
.icy' Elliott
1mid Cmunty Licensing Representative
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