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Home My WebLink About911713.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO JUNE 10, 1991 TAPE #91-14 The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, met in regular session in full conformity with the law and bylaws of said Board at the regular place of meeting in the Weld County Centennial Center, Greeley, Colorado, June 10, 1991, at the hour of 9:00 A.M. ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and on roll call the following members were present, constituting a quorum of the members thereof: Commissioner Gordon E. Lacy, Chairman Commissioner George Kennedy, Pro-Tem Commissioner Constance L. Harbert Commissioner C. W. Kirby Commissioner W. H. Webster Also present: Weld County Attorney, Thomas 0. David Acting Clerk to the Board, Carol Harding Finance and Administration Director, Don Warden MINUTES: Commissioner Kennedy moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of June 10, 1991, as printed. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. CERTIFICATIONS OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Kennedy moved to approve the Certifications for the hearings conducted on June 5, 1991, as follows: 1) Amended Special Review Permit, Associated Natural Gas, Inc. ; 2) Special Review Permit, Associated Natural Gas, Inc. ; and 3) Special Review Permit, Phyllis Hoff. Commissioner Kirby seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. ADDITIONS: There were no additions to today's agenda. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Kennedy moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Kirby seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. PROCLAMATIONS: GREELEY INDEPENDENCE STAMPEDE DAYS - JUNE 21 TO JULY 6, 1991: Chairman Lacy read the Proclamation into the record. COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Harbert updated the Board on the road damage caused by excessive rains. WARRANTS: Don Warden presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: General fund $198, 784.57 Handwritten warrants: Payroll $687,883.91 93171i Commissioner Kennedy moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Let the record reflect that a recess was taken at this time to allow the Board to convene as the Board of Social Services. BIDS: PRESENT AND APPROVE CLASSROOM SUPPLIES - HEADSTART SCHOOL: Mr. Warden stated that emergency approval is requested on the first three bids, due to the start of the Migrant Headstart Program. He recommended the low bid on each item, which makes a total of $3, 495.85 for Lakeshore, $9, 782.50 for ABC School Supply, and $1,802.25 for Kaplan School Supply. Commissioner Kennedy moved for emergency approval on staff recommendation. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. PRESENT AND APPROVE CLASSROOM FURNITURE - HEADSTART SCHOOL: Mr. Warden recommended the low bid on each item, making a total of $12,839. 16 for Childcraft and $3, 785.80 for Kaplan School Supply Corporation. Commissioner Kennedy moved for emergency approval on staff recommendation. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. PRESENT AND APPROVE DISPOSABLE DIAPERS - HEADSTART SCHOOL: Mr. Warden stated staff is recommending low bid from Stuart's Specialty in the amount of $7,687.50. Commissioner Harbert moved for emergency approval on staff recommendation. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. APPROVE SEVEN (7) PORTABLE CLASSROOM BUILDINGS - HEADSTART SCHOOL: Mr. Warden reviewed the memo from Tere Keller, Department of Human Resources, recommending the low bid of Son Corporation in the amount of $297,885.00. Commissioner Harbert moved for approval. Commissioner seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BUSINESS: NEW: CONSIDER REQUEST FOR FIREWORKS LICENSE FROM METRO JUNIOR WRESTLING LEAGUE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Bruce Barker, Assistant County Attorney, reviewed the criteria required for a Fireworks License which includes a $1,000.00 bond, a $5.00 fee, and a review of the site by the Fire Chief of the appropriate Fire District. All have been received from the Metro Junior Wrestling League. Dave Ditirro, applicant, was present to answer questions from the Board. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said Fireworks License and authorize the Chairman to sign. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER STATEMENT OF AUTHORITY TO STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Ms. Keller presented the application for food reimbursement through the Child and Adult Care Food Program for the 1991 Summer Migrant Head Start Program for approval. Commissioner Kirby moved to approve said application and authorize the Chairman to sign. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SAN LUIS VALLEY BOARD OF COOPERATIVE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Ms. Keller presented the Purchase of Services Agreement between FENWC and The San Luis Valley Board of Cooperative Services for the Summer Migrant Head Start Program for 1991. The San Luis Valley Board of Cooperative Services will provide services on behalf of FENWC to 75 migrant children at a reimbursable rate of Minutes - June 10, 1991 Page 2 $1, 107.903 per child, not to exceed $83,095.00. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said Purchase of Services Agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign. Commissioner Kennedy seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER TWO TAX ABATEMENT PETITIONS FROM STEVEN F. REAVES, TRUSTEE OF THE REAVES FAMILY TRUST: Mr. David explained that these petitions are on two oil wells, located one mile north of the Adams County line. A bankruptcy case is pending in Los Angeles, and Mr. David feels these taxes are uncollectible. He explained the Board has two choices: 1) Approve the abatement subject to the approval of the State Tax Administrator, or 2) Petition the Bankruptcy Court in Los Angeles to do so. Warren Lasell, Weld County Assessor, stated the reason he was recommending denial of said petitions was due to the failure to file in a timely manner, but after speaking to Mr. David, he agrees with his approach. Commissioner Kennedy moved to approve said Abatements. Commissioner Kirby seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER TWO TAX ABATEMENT PETITIONS FROM HERGERT MILLING, INC. : Mr. Lasell explained these properties were purchased May 16, 1990. A reappraisal was done and the 1991 assessment was adjusted. The applicant then requested an adjustment from May 17, 1990 to the end of 1990, and the petition for abatement shows the pro-rated amounts; therefore, he recommends approval. Commissioner Kennedy moved to approve said Abatement. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER WAIVING FEE AND COLLATERAL AND PLOWING PERMIT N0. 91-03 FOR SW! SW,' 55, T7N, R59W AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN - THOMAS DALE GREEN: Mr. Barker explained this is a request to waive the fee and collateral on two parcels; one is 1.5 acres and the other is 44.6 acres, 25.1 acres of which would be plowed in 1991. Thomas Green, applicant, was present and explained that he is trying to restore the grass, not plow up the area for crops. He stated none of the acreage would be open for more than 90 days, and he only plans to plow in order to get proper growth when he replants grass. Mr. Barker stated he talked to Ray Mowery at the Soil . Conservation Service, who had no information to that effect; however, Mr. Green's Conservation Plan was done in 1985 in order to comply with the Food Security Act, and a new one was not required for his plowing permit request. Mr. Barker reminded the Board that Ordinance 108-A affects anyone plowing any grassland, and the procedure of going from grass back to grass is not addressed in that Ordinance. Chairman Lacy reiterated the fact that Weld County maintains responsibility; therefore, collateral has to be required for the County's protection in the case of failure to complete. After discussion, Commissioner Kennedy moved to waive the plowing permit. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion. The motion failed on roll call vote, with Commissioners Webster and Kennedy voted for the motion, and Commissioners Harbert, Kirby, and Lacy voted against the motion. CONSIDER MARCH OF DIMES BIRTH DEFECTS FOUNDATION CHAPTER GRANT APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Jeannie Tacker, Weld County Health Department, reviewed the Health Department's grant proposal to the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation to increase utilization of Health Department services by the teenage population of Weld County. The project period for the grant will be January 1, 1992 through December 31, 1993. The total amount of funding requested from the March of Dimes for the two-year period is $5,000.00. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said Grant Application and authorize the Chairman to sign. Commissioner Kirby seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Minutes - June 10, 1991 Page 3 CONSIDER SETTING PRELIMINARY HEARING DATE FOR A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ON WELD COUNTY ROAD 63: Chairman Lacy reviewed the memo from County Attorney's staff regarding the opinion that a Local Improvement District can be created when there is only one landowner involved. He stated the problem remains as to whether or not the property value is high enough to support the District, since improvements will cost approximately $11,500. Commissioner Kennedy moved to set a Preliminary Hearing for July 10, 1991 at 10:00 a.m. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER ACCEPTING PETITION AND SETTING PRELIMINARY HEARING DATE FOR A LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ON WELD COUNTY ROADS 15 AND 84: Commissioner Kennedy moved to accept said petition and set a Preliminary Hearing for July 10, 1991 at 10:00 a.m. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR RENEWAL OF 3.27 BEER LICENSE FROM JOHN E. MARTINEZ, DBA GILL RECREATION CENTER: Chairman Lacy read Lt. Fliethman's report stating no violations have been reported to the Sheriff's Department. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said renewal. Commissioner Kennedy seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER TWO AGREEMENTS WITH BYRON E. NORTON, DIRECTOR OF FAMILY PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Mr. Warden explained these Agreements are unchanged from the past two years. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said Agreements and authorize the Chairman to sign. Commissioner Kirby seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER CERTIFICATION OF ANTELOPE HILLS LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY SPECIAL ELECTION: Mr. Barker presented the Certification of the Antelope Hills Law Enforcement Authority Special Election. He recommended the Board declare the Law Enforcement Authority in effect as of this date, and set a date of November 4, 1991 at 9:00 a.m. , to convene as the Board of said Law Enforcement District. Commissioner Webster so moved. Seconded by Commissioner Kirby, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER EMERGENCY CLOSURE OF WELD COUNTY ROAD 390 BETWEEN WELD COUNTY ROADS 122 AND 136: Commissioner Kennedy moved to approve said closure. Commissioner Kirby seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WELD COUNTY ROAD 106 BETWEEN WELD COUNTY ROADS 77 AND 83: Commissioner Kennedy moved to approve said closure. Commissioner Kirby seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER EMERGENCY CLOSURE OF WELD COUNTY ROAD 83 BETWEEN WELD COUNTY ROADS 390 AND 132: Commissioner Kennedy moved to approve said closure. Commissioner Kirby seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER EMERGENCY CLOSURE OF WELD COUNTY ROAD 106 BETWEEN WELD COUNTY ROADS 83 AND 85; AND WELD COUNTY ROAD 83 BETWEEN WELD COUNTY ROADS 100 AND 106: Commissioner Kennedy moved to approve said closure. Commissioner Kirby seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER CANCELLATION OF UNCOLLECTIBLE AMBULANCE ACCOUNTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,039.21: Commissioner Kennedy moved to approve cancellation of said accounts. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Minutes - June 10, 1991 Page 4 CONSIDER CANCELLATION OF GENERAL WARRANTS FOR MAY, 1991, IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,559. 74: Commissioner Webster moved to approve cancellation of said warrants. Commissioner Kennedy seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: ACCEPTANCE OF LETTERS OF CREDIT - ANTELOPE HILLS, PUD, C/0 DUANE KUNKEL: Commissioner Harbert moved to accept said Letters of Credit for Antelope Hills, PUD. Commissioner Kirby seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: APPOINTMENTS TO AREA AGENCY ON AGING ADVISORY BOARD: Commissioner Kirby moved to approve the appointment of Beatrice Chavez and Bernie Olivas to the Area on Aging Advisory Board, with terms to expire January 31, 1993, and January 31, 1994, respectively. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. PLANNING: CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: VIOLATIONS OF THE BUILDING CODE ORDINANCE - ENERGY PIPELINE: Commissioner Kennedy moved to approve this Resolution authorizing the County Attorney to proceed with legal action against Energy Pipeline for violations of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The Resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent agenda. There were no Ordinances. 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 9:45 A.M. APPROVED: PILLATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUN C RADO Weld County Clerk to the Board Gord ac , irman By: Deputy Clerk to the Boarder Georrpe Kennedy, Constance L. Harber /ft. C. W. Kirby loAda,o W. H. Webs er Minutes - June 10, 1991 Page 5 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES WELD COUNTY, COLORADO JUNE 10, 1991 TAPE #91-14 The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, met in regular session as the Board of Social Services in full conformity with the law and bylaws of said Board at the regular place of meeting in the Weld County Centennial Center, Greeley, Colorado, June 10, 1991, at the hour of 9:00 A.M. ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and on roll call the following members were present, constituting a quorum of the members thereof: Commissioner Gordon E. Lacy, Chairman Commissioner George Kennedy, Pro-Tem Commissioner Constance L. Harbert Commissioner C. W. Kirby Commissioner W. H. Webster Also present: Weld County Attorney, Thomas O. David Acting Clerk to the Board, Carol Harding Finance and Administration Director, Don Warden MINUTES: Commissioner Kennedy moved to approve the minutes of the Board of Social Services meeting of June 5, 1991, as printed. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. WARRANTS: Don Warden presented the warrants for approval by the Board in the amount of $189,616.52. Commissioner Kennedy moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion which carried unanimously. 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 9:05 A.M. 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