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Home My WebLink About911590.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO JANUARY 9, 1991 TAPE #91-01 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, Januray 9, 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 Kirby moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of January 7 , 1991, as printed. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. CERTIFICATIONS OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Kennedy moved to approve the Certification for the hearing conducted on January 7, 1991, as follows : 1) Reconsideration of Show Cause Hearing, Eaton Landfill/McMill, Inc. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Don Warden added Consider Investment Agreement between Weld County Treasurer and Denman and Company as #8 under new business. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Harbert moved to approve the consent agenda with the above addition. Commissioner Kennedy seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. DEPARTMENT HEADS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS : Vern Hammers, Communications Director, briefly discussed the enhanced radio systems, customer relations , enhanced 911 system, and personnel status . Al Dominguez, District Attorney, discussed the present caseload and implementation of 1991 changes in staff. 911x90 WARRANTS: Don Warden presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: General fund $247,946.77 Social Services 158,364.49 Handwritten warrants: General fund 6,336.50 Payroll 49,876.85 Commissioner Kennedy moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Kirby seconded the motion which carried unanimously. BUSINESS: CONSIDER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT WITH TOWN OF HUDSON AND NEW: AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: After determining that Jan Allison, Assistant County Attorney had reviewed this Law Enforcement Agreement Commissioner Kennedy moved to approve said Agreement. Commisssioner Harbert seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WELD COUNTY SHERIFF AND THE TOWN OF JOHNSTOWN AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Ms. Allison has also reviewed this Agreement. Commissioner Kirby moved to approve said Agreement. Commissioner Kennedy seconded the motion, which carried unnaimously. CONSIDER CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WELD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND COLORADO TRUST AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Jeannie Tacker, Health Department representative, explained that this is the pre-natal labor and delivery grant in the amount of $173,800. Commissioner Kirby moved to approve the Contract. Commissioner Kennedy seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Mr. Warden explained that this is the Contract that has previously been approved by the Board for the CDBG in the amount of $250,000 for renovation of a non- profit corporation's building. Commissioner Kennedy moved for approval. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER DUST BLOWING COMPLAINT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE EAST 1/2 OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 57 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M. , WELD COUNTY, COLORADO: Bruce Barker, Assistant County Attorney, explained that he had received the complaint from the State Department of Highways on 12/19/90. Centennial Soil Conservation District was contacted and asked to inspect the property, after which they recommended the ground be ripped to 6". Mr. Lousberg, owner of said property, was also contacted regarding this matter, but was unable to attend today. Mr. Richard Ivy, State Highway Department, was present and explained that on the above date he received complaints from several people regarding poor visibility on the highway. He found visibility to be at 60 - 80 feet, with tumbleweeds and dust blowing across the highway. Mr. Paul Hnizdil, who is presently farming the land, explained that he has farmed this land for a number of years and this is the first time he has had a problem with dust blowing. He feels this is due to the poor wheat crop one year ago, compounded by the recent drought. Apparently tumbleweeds blowing across the property have started the Minutes - January 9, 1991 Page 2 but doubts he can accomplish 6" due to the frostline. After discussion, Commissioner Kennedy moved to continue this item to February 20, 1991 on the condition that Mr. Hnizdil rips the ground during the next week, and Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion. Centennial Soil Conservation District will be asked to re-inspect the property by February 15, 1991. The motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: VACATE RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED IN SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 65 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M. , WELD COUNTY, COLORADO: Mr. Barker explained that this is necessary due to the sale of two properties sold to Mr. Wickersham and was part of the Scout Island property, with the public access no longer needed. Commissioner Kennedy moved to approve vacation of right-of-way. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, whcih carried unanimously. CONSIDER FINANCIAL ASSURANCE AGREEMENT FOR REMOVAL OF TIRES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN - R.E.C.O.A. AND MCMILL, INC. : Lee Morrison, Assistant County Attorney, explained that this is the follow-up to the action taken in the hearing held on January 7 , 1991. This is the Agreement in the amount of $4, 500 for a period of one year in which interest will accumulate to the Certificate. If conditions are not met, the funds will be available to the Board. Commissioner Kennedy moved to approve said Agreement. Commissioner Kirby seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER INVESTMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN WELD COUNTY TREASURER WITH DENMAN AND COMPANY: Mr. Warden explained that this is in conjunction with the 1991 Tax Anticipation Notes. It allows the purchase of U. S. Government securities, which is the same as last year. The Treasurer has reviewed the Agreement and recommends approval. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve Agreement. Commissioner Kennedy seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. PLANNING: CONSIDER RE x/1315 - GORDON G. AND CLEONNE JANET STEINMILLER: Brian Grubb, representing the Department of Planning Services, made this matter of record, and explained staff concerns regarding the level of development and potential for continued division occurring in this quarter section. This will be the second Recorded Exemption and the 6th parcel. Mr. Ken Lind, Attorney representing the Steinmillers, made comments and answered questions from the Board. He explained that the Town of Windsor has no problem with this Recorded Exemption. After discussion, Commissioner Harbert moved to grant Recorded Exemption x/1315, and Commissioner Webster seconded the motion. The motion carried four to one, with Commissioner Kennedy voting nay. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: VIOLATIONS OF THE BUILDING CODE ORDINANCE - JENEX PETROLEUM: Commissioner Webster moved to approve this Resolution authorizing the County Attorney to proceed with legal action against Jenex Petroleum for violations of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance. Commissioner Kennedy seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. CONSIDER DEMOLITION OF DANGEROUS BUILDING - VEGA (CONT. FROM 11/28/90) : Chuck Cunliffe, Director of Planning Services, stated that the Planning staff is recommending this matter be dismissed, since upon inspection it was found that the property has been cleaned up. Commissioner Kennedy moved to dismiss this matter, and Commissioner Harbert seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Minutes - January 9, 1991 Page 3 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 10:00 A.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Weld County Clerk to the Board Gene R. Brantner, Chairman By: Deputy Clerk to the Board George Kennedy, Pro-Tem Constance L. Harbert C.W. Kirby Gordon E. Lacy Minutes - January 9 , 1991 Page 4 Hello