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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JULY 17, 1991
TAPE 1191-18
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, July 17, 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:
Assistant Weld County Attorney, Lee Morrison
Acting Clerk to the Board, Cathy Flot
Finance and Administration Director, Don Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Harbert moved to approve the minutes of the Board
of County Commissioners meeting of July 15, 1991, as printed.
Commissioner Kennedy seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
CERTIFICATION
OF PUBLIC FORUM: Commissioner Kennedy moved to approve the Certification of the
Public Forum conducted on July 15, 1991, re: Move of County
Offices. Commissioner Kirby seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
ADDITIONS: Chairman Lacy added as 113 under New Business: Consider Approval
of Letter of Credit re: Baldridge PUD 1st Filing.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Kennedy moved to approve the consent agenda as
printed. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, and it
carried unanimously.
DEPARTMENT HEADS/
ELECTED OFFICIALS: Chuck Cunliffe, Planning Director, reported the number of
land-use cases requiring public hearings is down 18.17 compared
to the total number of cases processed during the same period in
1990. Planning personnel also responded to a total number of
6,061 public inquiries, including 4,803 telephone calls and
1,258 personal walk-ins; comparing with a total of 5,669 during
the same time period in 1990, representing a 6.92 increase. Mr.
Cunliffe also reported the Department issued 627 building
permits, 143 electrical permits, and 69 mobile home permits,
reflecting a 3.27 increase over 1990. The Planning Department
conducted 4, 760 construction inspections, processed 71 building
code violations, investigated 112 zoning complaints and
processed 115 zoning violations. Commissioner Webster commended
Mr. Cunliffe for a job well done by the Planning staff.
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COMMISSIONER Curt Probert, Extension Director, reported on the 4-H Youth
programs including the 4-H Conference, Creative Cooks"
demonstration, the softball program, exchange trip with Michigan
and the State 4-H Dairy Judging Champion Team. Jerry Alldredge,
Weld County Extension Agronomist, reported on the research plots
for onions, alfalfa, potatoes, beans and wheat. Mr. Alldredge
also discussed the joint waste management project with Weld,
Adams, Larimer and Boulder Counties, as well as the water
quality of Weld County. Commissioners directed questions to Mr.
Alldredge concerning the lettuce, onion, and corn crops here in
Weld County.
WARRANTS: Don Warden presented the following warrants for approval by the
Board:
General fund $411,098.14
Payroll 34,608.59
Handwritten warrants:
General fund $ 80.00
Payroll $ 188.39
Commissioner Kennedy moved to approve the warrants as presented
by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Kirby 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: APPROVE COPIER - HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Mr. Warden asked that this
bid be continued for two weeks so final neogations can be done.
APPROVE JANITORIAL SUPPLIES - BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT:
Mr. Warden stated staff has recommended accepting the low bids
on each item as follows: Items 111-4, 6-8, 13-15, 17 and 19 to
Northern Colorado Paper in the amount of $2,560.49; Items 119,
11, 12, 16, 20 and 21 to Century Papers, Inc. , in the amount of
$6,324.17; Item 1110 to Columbine Paper and Maintenance Supply
Company in the amount of $93.17; and Items 115 and 18 to
Huntington Laboratories-Mountain States Division in the amount
of $1,325.02. Commissioner Kennedy moved to approve said bids,
as recommended. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion which
carried unanimously.
BUSINESS:
NEW: CONSIDER REQUEST FOR RENEWAL OF TAVERN LIQUOR LICENSE FROM
DONALD EDICK, DBA RAFFERTY'S, INC. : Chairman Lacy read the
Sheriff's Office report stating no violations have been received
on this establishment. Commissioner Webster moved to approve
said request. Commissioner Kennedy seconded, and the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER STIPULATION OF INTEREST AND AGREEMENT FOR SETTLEMENT OF
CLAIMS - FINA OIL AND CHEMICAL COMPANY: Assistant County
Attorney, Lee Morrison, explained there was a disputed claim
arising out of the County's acquisition and subsequent sale of
the surface of this property. The stipulation pertains to
interest in the mineral royalty for the monies which were put
into an expense account as a result of this dispute. The County
was assigned a 3/5 interest. These are held by the Court, and
the County will get almost 90% of those monies. Mr. Morrison
recommended approval of this Stipulation. Commissioner Kennedy
moved to approve said Stipulation and Commissioner Harbert
seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Minutes - July 17, 1991
Page 2
CONSIDER LETTER OF CREDIT RE: BALDRIDGE PUD 1ST FILING - Mr.
Morrison explained that the original Agreement and Letter of
Credit was for $65,500.00. Some of the work has been performed
on the site so the amount left to guarantee is substantially
less. The $15, 000 is intended to cover the portion of
landscaping remaining. Commissioner Kirby moved to approve said
Letter of Credit. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
PLANNING: CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: BUILDING CODE AND ZONING VIOLATIONS -
RURAL DITCH COMPANY, HIATT, FAHRENHOLTZ, BURGE, HYENG, BURGER,
CONOCO, INC. , AND CARLSON: Commissioner Webster moved to
approve this Resolution authorizing the County Attorney to
proceed with legal action against the Rural Ditch Company, Ron
and Darlene Fahrenholtz, Ricky L. Hiatt, Arnold Burger, Yoo Jin
Hyeng, Conoco, Inc. , Stener and Frances Carlson, Arnold and
Dorothy Burger, and Conoco, Inc. , for violations of the Weld
County Zoning and Building Code Ordinances. Commissioner
Kennedy 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
9:40 A.M.
APPROVED:
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Weld County Clerk to the Board
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W. H. Webster
Minutes - July 17, 1991
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES
For period ending June 30, 1991
CURRENT PLANNING
The department received and processed a total number of 104 land-use cases that
required public hearings. This figure is a 18.1% decrease from the total number
of cases processed during the same period in 1990. The department processed 127
cases during 1990. The department also reviewed a total of 42 staff-issued
applications. This figure is a 1.4% increase in the total number as applications
reviewed during the same period in 1990. The department reviewed 37 during 1990.
The staff reviewed and approved a total of 68 different applications utilizing
the administrative review process for reviewing recorded exemptions, subdivision
exemptions, and zoning permits for mobile and manufactured homes. This figure
represents 65% of the total cases submitted that required public hearings.
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
Planning personnel responded to a total number of 6,061 public inquiries. These
included 4,803 telephone calls and 1,258 personal walk-ins. This compares with a
total number of 5,669 inquiries during the same time period in 1990 and
represents a 6.9% increase. These figures do not include inquiries with the
Director, administrative support staff, or building inspection personnel.
BUILDING PERMITS, INSPECTIONS. AND COMPLIANCE
The department issued 839 permits. These included 627 building permits, 143
electrical permits, and 69 mobile home permits. These figures reflect a 3.2%
increase when compared to the number of permits issued during the same time
period in 1990. (813 permits issued in 1990.) Total valuation of permits
decreased 23.6% when compared to the valuation of permits issued during the same
time period in 1990. ($15,417,582 in 1991 and $20,180,547 in 1990.)
The department conducted 4,760 construction inspections. This figure is a 16.4%
decrease in the number of inspections compared to those conducted during the same
time period in 1990. (5,694 in 1990). As of June 30th, there were 1,309 active
permits. This figure includes 418 town permits, 81 mobile home permits, and 810
county permits.
The department processed 71 building code violations. This figure is a 48.5%
decrease when compared to the number of violations processed during the same time
period in 1990. (138 in 1990). As of June 30th, there were 69 building code
violation cases in progress.
ZONING COMPLIANCE
The department investigated 112 zoning complaints and processed 115 zoning
violations. This is a 13.8% decrease in the number of complaints investigated
and a 12.8% decrease in violation cases when compared to those investigated and
processed during the same time period in 1990 (130 complaints and 132 violation
cases in 1990). As of June 30th, there were 140 zoning violation cases in
progress.
The priorities established for responding to zoning complaints are: called-in
complaints from the public, active violation cases in progress, and staff
initiated complaints found on routine field inspections.
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University
Cooperative Extension
Colorado State University
Weld County Extension Office
425 North 15th Avenue
Exhibition Building, Island Grove Park
Greeley,Colorado 80631
(303)356-4000 Ext. 4465
WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REPORT
JULY 17 , 1991
By Curt Probert, Weld County Cooperative Extension Director
JERRY ALLDREDGE (Weld County Extension Agronomist) Report - in person
I. Research Plots
A. Onions - varieties with CSU - insects
B. Alfalfa varieties and fertilizer. Next year irrigation
scheduling.
C. Potatoes - varieties small plots and strip trails. State-wide
research coordination - travel to San Luis Valley.
D. Beans - planting time study and irrigation study.
E. Wheat - Field Day, RWA studies, and variety plots .
II. Joint Waste Management
A. Four counties Cooperative Extension (Weld, Adams, Larimer,
Boulder.
B. Weld County Environmental Services (Health Department)
C. Federal and State Agencies
D. Projects on:
1) Oil disposal
2) Container Disposal
3) Chemical Amnesty Day
III . Water Quality - pollution prevention on sustainable agriculture .
A. Central Water S.A. project
Multi Agency - project Federal , State, local
B. SB-126 - Best Management practices
IV. Info Transfer
A. Meetings
B. One-on-One Field calls
C. News media (Radio & newspaper)
D. SIA's
4-H YOUTH PROGRAMS
1. State 4-H Conference (June) - Don Croghan (Weld County) elected as
'91- ' 92 State 4-H President. Livestock Judging Team members (1st year Senior
team members) placed 5th among 23 teams . Twenty-four members participated as
senators, speech contests and horse judging contests .
2. Approximately 20 members competed in the "Creative Cooks'"
demonstration in the Greeley Mall on a Saturday in June and a similar number
in "Cake Decorating" .
Colorado State University. U.S. Department of Agriculture and Weld County cooperating.
Cooperative Extension programs are available to all without discrimination.
3. Weld County 4-H Demonstration Day (June 9) identified 4 of 10
participants to represent us at State Fair in Pueblo.
4. Weld County 4-H Softball program is to conclude on July 25th in
Kersey.
5. 4-H Exchange trip with Michigan, July 9-15.
6. Mark Cronquist presented a wildlife conservation program to 4-H
members at the State Conservation Camp.
7. STATE 4-H DAIRY JUDGING CHAMPION TEAM - WELD COUNTY (Alvie Rothe,
Coach) - July 10, 1991- State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest held in Weld County,
hosted by the State 4-H Office and Dairy Specialist; four counties (Weld,
Delta, Pueblo and Douglas) participating.
8. Nancy Hardy, a CSU summer intern student (no salary) is identifying
projects and schools approximate for short-term 4-H project education in
Greeley supervised by Mark Cronquist. She is promoting the after school 4-H
project club and obtaining approval from school administration to conduct 4-H
in the schools, where appropriate. It will open 4-H to more members of a more
diverse audience.
9 . WELD COUNTY FAIR - AUGUST 2-5, 1991. Pre-entry deadline, July 15 -
indicated heavy participation for '91.
OTHER AG AND HOME ECONOMIC PROGRAMS
1. Colorado Farm Show ( '92) plans for educational programs, Curt
Probert, Chairman, are well underway for major programs in General, Ag, Dairy,
Beef and Partners in Ag.
2. Inloes - Rotational Beef Pasture Study program in progress with Crow
Valley producers and US Forest Service.
3. Liess - Women's second, spring Financial Management program
completed - 97 women.
4. Probert - Master Gardeners (9) continue to respond to 15-20 calls
daily about Horticulture problems.
5. News Media/Visibility - A 3 to 5 minute radio program is now
presented 5 days per week on KFKA and once weekly (Saturday) on KGRE. Local
newspapers carry frequent news releases and a Weld County calendar of Events
on a regular basis.
6. Pest and Weed Department - (Broda) - Time demands are intense to
respond to land owner weed complaints (45-50 in last month) in addition to
routine noxious weed control and roadside vegetative management programs.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES
BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JULY 17, 1991
TAPE 1191-18
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, July 17, 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:
Assistant Weld County Attorney, Lee Morrison
Acting Clerk to the Board, Cathy Flot
Finance and Administration Director, Don Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Kennedy moved to approve the minutes of the Board
of Social Services meeting of July 15, 1991, as printed.
Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
WARRANTS: Don Warden presented the warrants for approval by the Board in
the amount of $27,336.94. Commissioner Kirby 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
9:10 A.M.
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WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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