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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
APRIL 21, 1993
TAPE #93-15
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, April 21, 1993, 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 Constance L. Harbert, Chairman
Commissioner W. H. Webster, Pro-Tem
Commissioner George E. Baxter
Commissioner Dale K. Hall
Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer
Also present:
Weld County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Carol Harding
Finance and Administration Director, Don Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Hall moved to approve the minutes of the Board of
County Commissioners meeting of April 19, 1993, as printed.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
ADDITIONS: There were no additions to today's agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Webster moved to approve the consent agenda as
printed. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, and it
carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS: RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - JERRY ENGEL, UNIFORM BUILDING CODE
BOARD OF APPEALS: Chairman Harbert read the plaque into the
record. Mr. Engel was not present to receive his award.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - CECIL VIGIL, PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL:
Mr. Vigil was not present to receive his award.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - GERALD SHADWICK, PRIVATE INDUSTRY
COUNCIL: Chairman Harbert read the plaque into the record and
presented it to Mr. Shadwick.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - JULIANNE HAEFELI, NORTH COLORADO
MEDICAL CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND EXTENSION ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Ms. Haefeli was not present to receive her award.
PROCLAMATIONS: VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK - APRIL 25 THROUGH MAY 1, 1993: Chairman
Harbert read said proclamation into the record and presented it
to Nancy McMenamin, District Attorney's Office. Ms. McMenamin
invited the Board to a ceremony in recognition of victims'
rights to be held at the gazebo in Lincoln Park on Monday, April
26, 1993 at noon.
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DEPARTMENT HEADS AND
ELECTED OFFICIALS: Don Warden, Finance and Administration Director, highlighted the
special areas of staff involvement during the first quarter. He
discussed the major effort spent in dealing with the social
service's turnback. He said a compromise has been struck, and
an amendment concerning placing a cap on social service's growth
will be introduced by Senators Ruzuto and Norton this week. He
said this is a major reform in and of itself, since the State
thereby recognizes the growth of the social service burden on
the County with Amendment 1. Mr. Warden said the door is open
to deal with the whole social service subsidy issue, which is a
very slow process requiring patience and persistence. Mr.
Warden also discussed the Communications consolidation, which is
going to result in a savings of $330,000 per year to the County.
He discussed the long-term strategic advantage of integrating
the criminal justice area into the system, as well as the impact
to our Information Services Department, since thirty percent of
the workload in Information Services will be impacted. Mr.
Warden reported the contract between the City of Greeley and the
County was negotiated and, as of yesterday, a draft has been
completed for approval by the City Council and the Board of
Commissioners. October 1, 1993 is still the target date for the
consolidation. Mr. Warden reported on the success of the
Reinventing Weld County Program, and said the feedback he has
been getting has all been positive. He said the 1994 budget
process has started, and gave the status of the Health Insurance
Task Force. Mr. Warden said a review of the insurance program
leads him to conclude Weld County should stay with the CAPP
pool. He said the Accounting Department is concluding the 1992
audit and fiscal year 1992 ended with healthy fund balances.
Capital projects are slightly ahead of schedule, with the
Centennial Center scheduled for completion by May 13 and the
jail portion being completed by October 1. Mr. Warden said the
restructuring of the Veteran's Office with Disabled American
Veterans will be accomplished by May 1, 1993.
Randy Gordon, Health Director, reported on the smooth transition
to a new method of providing clinical services to clients. He
discussed the use of nurse practitioners for routine family
planning and maternity care services. He updated the Board on
First Steps, the prenatal case management system for pregnant
women, and the beginning of the Western Equine Encephalitis
Surveillance Program. Dr. Gordon stated it is a high-risk year
for encephalitis since there has been such a wet winter and
spring. He reported on the status of the $15,000 grant for
addressing adolescent health problems in the Johnstown/Milliken
area. Dr. Gordon briefly discussed the concept of State-run
managed competition plans, one of which is to be called Colorado
Care.
PUBLIC INPUT: There was no public input.
WARRANTS: Don Warden presented the following warrants for approval by the
Board:
General Fund $ 214, 636.22
Handwritten warrants:
Payroll Fund $ 1, 828.85
Commissioner Baxter moved to approve the warrants as presented
by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion which
carried unanimously.
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BIDS: PRESENT PAINTING PROJECT - COURTHOUSE, DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S
OFFICE FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS: Pat Persichino, Director of
General Services, read the names of the four bidders into the
record. Said bid will be considered for approval on May 5,
1993.
PRESENT AND APPROVE BRUSH (TREE) CHIPPER - ROAD AND BRIDGE
DEPARTMENT: Mr. Persichino read the sole bid into the record,
and stated the Road and Bridge Department is requesting
emergency approval of said bid. Commissioner Webster moved to
approve said bid from Vermeer Sales and Service of Colorado,
Inc. , in the amount of $19, 150.00. Seconded by Commissioner
Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE PLACEMENT ALTERNATIVE FUNDING - SOCIAL SERVICES (CONT.
FROM 04/14/93) : Dan Fowler, Department of Social Services,
reviewed the individual program funding within PAC for each
project as follows: CARE Parent Advocate $37, 755.00; In-Home
Intensive Care $72, 408.00; Therapeutic Foster Care $181, 068.00;
Youth Passages $51,581.53; Weld Partners Plus $111, 700. 00; and
Day Treatment $42,200.00. Total funding is $496, 712.53.
Commissioner Webster moved to approve said bid for funding.
Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously.
BUSINESS:
OLD: CONSIDER HOUSING GRANT CONTRACT WITH COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF
LOCAL AFFAIRS, DIVISION OF HOUSING, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO
SIGN (CONT. FROM 04/14/93) : Jim Sheehan, Housing Authority,
explained there are still zoning problems with said contract
that have not been resolved. He feels another month is adequate
time to resolve said problems. Commissioner Baxter moved to
continue said contract to May 19, 1993 at 9:00 a.m. Seconded by
Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
NEW: CONSIDER EIGHT INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS
ENTITIES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Mr. Sheehan said these
agreements cover the 1993 CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program
and permit the towns and cities to be included in Weld County' s
target area. Towns included are Ault, Firestone, Platteville,
Gilcrest, Erie, Evans, Johnstown, and Milliken. Commissioner
Baxter moved to approve said agreements and authorize the
Chairman to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS ON MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET AT
FIR AVENUE IN CARMACAR SUBDIVISION: Drew Scheltinga, County
Engineer, said this matter is in response to a complaint which
was received regarding the intersection at Mountain View Street
and Fir Avenue. His staff verified that the intersection is not
controlled and there are visual problems, as well as pedestrian
and bicycle traffic. Staff recommends installation of Stop
signs on Mountain View Street at Fir Avenue. Commissioner
Webster moved to approve staff recommendation. Seconded by
Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES WITHIN
BOUNDARIES OF WATTENBURG: Mr. Scheltinga explained that speed
limit signs have never been posted within the boundaries of
Wattenburg. Due to pedestrian activity, staff is recommending
the installation of four 30 MPH Speed Limit signs in Wattenburg.
Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said installation, per
staff recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE STATEMENT OF GRANT AWARD
FOR STATE VALE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Nancy
McMenamin, District Attorney's Office, explained the original
VALE grant did not run concurrent with the state fiscal year and
needs to be adjusted. Consequently, this grant is for the
period of January 1, 1993 through June 30, 1993. Commissioner
Hall moved to approve said grant and authorize the Chairman to
sign. Seconded by Commissioner Webster, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: SUPPORTING RECYCLING EFFORTS AND EARTH
DAY: Commissioner Webster moved to approve said draft
resolution. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH GROWLING BEAR CO. , INC. , AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Mr. Warden explained said change
order is for the remodel of the library lobby. He said the
Library Board has approved the change. However, the contract is
done through Weld County; therefore, it requires the Chairman's
signature. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve Change Order
No. 1 and authorize the Chairman to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WELD COUNTY ROAD 41 BETWEEN WELD
COUNTY ROADS 90 AND 92: Commissioner Baxter moved to approve
said closure. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried
unanimously.
PLANNING: CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: VIOLATIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE -
MARX: Commissioner Webster moved to approve this Resolution
authorizing the County Attorney to proceed with legal action
against Rusty Marx for violations of the Weld County Zoning
Ordinance. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER REQUEST TO DELETE REQUIREMENT OF FARM OIL SIGNING JOINT
USE AGREEMENT REGARDING RE #1483 - BARKER, ET AL: Chuck
Cunliffe, Director of Planning Services, explained RE #1483,
which was approved April 7, 1993, included Condition #5 stating
that an ingress and egress agreement must be signed by all
parties concerning the farm road used as access to the property.
Larry Barker, applicant, said he has been unable to get Farm Oil
to sign the agreement. He spoke to Paul Harder, Jr. , who said
under no circumstances will they sign an agreement due to the
assumption of liability. However, he said verbal agreement was
given to share the use of the road with all parties involved.
As a result, Mr. Barker is requesting the deletion of the
requirement to obtain Farm Oil's signature on said agreement.
Mr. Cunliffe said if Farm Oil is exempted from signing the Joint
Use Agreement, the second sentence of paragraph two needs to be
removed, since it specifically applies to Farm Oil. After
discussion concerning access to said property, Commissioner
Kirkmeyer moved to exempt Farm Oil from signing the Joint Use
Agreement and remove the second sentence of paragraph two.
Seconded by Commissioner Webster, the motion carried
unanimously.
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CONSIDER ZPMH #1843 - VELASCO: Mr. Cunliffe asked that the
favorable recommendation of the Department of Planning Services
be entered into the record as written. This matter is before
the Board because the applicant failed to obtain signatures from
70% of the surrounding landowners. Manuel Velasco, applicant,
said he has gone to considerable expense thus far in meeting all
the requirements for the mobile home permit. He also said he
has applied for an accessory structure permit for a storage
shed. Burl VanBuskirk, surrounding property owner, spoke in
favor of this permit. In response to Chairman Harbert, Mr.
Velasco said he understood the four Conditions of Approval.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer read each condition to Mr. Velasco and
asked if he understood them. He replied he did. Commissioner
Webster moved to grant ZPMH #1843 for Manuel Velasco for one
mobile home to be used as a Principal Dwelling, with four
Conditions of Approval as presented by staff. Seconded by
Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
(Let the record reflect Lee Morrison, Assistant County Attorney,
is now the Attorney of Record. )
CONSIDER RE #1482 - MCDONALD: Mr. Cunliffe asked that the
recommendation for denial from the Department of Planning
Services staff be entered into the record as written. James
McDonald appeared on behalf of his son, Gary. Mr. McDonald
discussed the history of the parcel. He said he had 80 acres
and 40 acres were split off a number of years ago. His neighbor
then created five parcels of ten acres each and sold three of
them to different parties. All this was done prior to any
requirement for Recorded Exemptions. Mr. McDonald said the
existing property has two residences. He lives in one and his
son lives in the other. The new two-acre parcel will allow a
residence to be built for the applicant's mother and father-in-
law, who will help provide farm and animal husbandry care to the
main operation, as well as provide medical care for the father
of the applicant. Brian McDonald, brother of the applicant,
also answered questions from the Board. In response to a
question from Chairman Harbert, Mr. McDonald located all the
present dwellings on the map. There was no public comment
given. After discussion, Commissioner Webster moved to approve
RE #1482 for Gary McDonald, with three Conditions of Approval as
presented by staff. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion
carried unanimously.
(Let the record reflect that a short recess was taken at this
time. )
CONSIDER RE #1481 - BICKLER: Mr. Cunliffe asked that the letter
from the Department of Planning Services' staff be entered into
the record as written. He said the main concern of staff is the
water supply for the small 10-acre parcel. Samuel Bickler,
applicant, explained he is planning to sell the 10-acre parcel
which would enable him to build a nicer home for himself on the
70-acre parcel. He said this is an old turkey farm and he is
attempting to remove all the decrepit buildings as he is able.
He does lease some of the buildings at present and he uses some
for hogs. Mr. Bickler said he hopes to sell the 10-acre parcel
with only a household-use-only well available to the proposed
purchaser. He said he could give them a portion of his well
rights if he has to in order to sell the land. Mr. Morrison
pointed out that the State Engineer reviewed the application on
the basis of having a domestic well on the 10-acre site, he did
not review the question of whether or not the existing well
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could be split and shared. After further discussion,
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to continue this matter to allow
Mr. Bickler time to address the questions concerning water.
Burl VanBuskirk, real estate agent, said they really needed 30
days in order to get the questions answered. Commissioner
Kirkmeyer moved to continue this matter to May 19, 1993 at 9:00
a.m. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried
unanimously. Mr. Bickler was directed to check with the
Division of Water Resources to see if his water can be split
with the smaller parcel.
CONSIDER RE #1475 - PALERMO, ET AL: Mr. Cunliffe asked that the
favorable recommendation of the Department of Planning Services
be entered into the record as written and presented four
proposed Conditions of Approval for consideration. Larry
Intermill, representing the applicant, reviewed the history of
this section of land. He discussed RE #1475 and RE #1476
together. Mr. Intermill said there were approximately 3.2 acres
that were split off the south end of the property in the 1940's.
In January, 1973, there were approximately 7.3 acres retained
with the house when the balance of the property was sold. The
request for RE #1475 is to correct the illegal split, and RE
#1476 is to then divide the larger parcel into two. Tim
Palermo, applicant, answered Chairman Harbert's questions
regarding water source and road access. Commissioner Kirkmeyer
moved to approve RE #1475, with Conditions of Approval as
written by staff. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RE #1476 - PALERMO: Mr. Cunliffe asked that the letter
from the Department of Planning Services staff be entered into
the record as written, along with eight proposed Conditions of
Approval. Commissioner Webster moved to approve RE #1476 with
Conditions of Approval as written by staff. Commissioner Baxter
seconded the motion. Mr. Morrison suggested the motion include
incorporation of the record from RE #1475. Commissioners
Webster and Baxter agreed. The motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RE #1484 - WILLARD: Mr. Cunliffe asked that the letter
from the Department of Planning Services staff be entered into
the record as written, along with five proposed Conditions of
Approval. Kevin Willard, applicant, said he is currently living
on a 2.5-acre parcel in the southeast corner. However, his
family has outgrown the house, -and he wishes to sell the
existing residence and build a larger residence on the larger
parcel. The small parcel will be residential while the larger
parcel will retain its agricultural usage. In response to
Commissioner Kirkmeyer's question, Mr. Willard said he has no
problems with the Conditions proposed by staff. There was no
public comment given. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve RE
#1484 with the Conditions of Approval as written by staff.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDING - HORN (CONT. FROM
04/07/93) : Mr. Cunliffe read a memo from staff stating the
debris has been removed from the site. Therefore, the
Department of Planning Services staff recommended dismissal of
this case. Commissioner Hall moved to dismiss said matter.
Seconded by Commissioner Webster, the motion carried
unanimously.
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CONSIDER ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDING - UNION PACIFIC
RAILROAD (CONT. FROM 04/07/93) : Mr. Cunliffe asked the internal
case memorandum dated April 20, 1993 be entered into the record
as written. All debris has been removed except for the wood
that is still smoldering, which should be removed today.
Commissioner Baxter moved to dismiss said matter. Seconded by
Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion 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
11:25 A.M.
APPROVED:
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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES
BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
APRIL 21, 1993
TAPE #93-15
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, April 21, 1993, 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 Constance L. Harbert, Chairman
Commissioner W. H. Webster, Pro-Tem
Commissioner George E. Baxter
Commissioner Dale K. Hall
Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer
Also present:
Assistant Weld County Attorney, Lee Morrison
Acting Clerk to the Board, Carol Harding
Finance and Administration Director, Don Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Baxter moved to approve the minutes of the Board of
Social Services meeting of April 19, 1993, as printed.
Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
WARRANTS: Carol Harding, Finance Department, presented the warrants for
approval by the Board in the amount of $141, 188.99.
Commissioner Hall moved to approve the warrants as presented by
Mr. Warden. Commissioner Baxter 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
11:30 A.M.
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WII'Dc. To Board of County Commissioners Date April 21, 1993
COLORADO From Randy Gordon, MD, MPH, Director, Health Department
Subject: Quarterly Appearance
We have had a smooth transition to a new method of providing clinical services
to our clients. In February we started utilizing nurse practitioners to
provide routine family planning and maternity care services. This has been
well received by our clients because it lessens the wait time for getting an
appointment, and we are able to offer clinics more often. We have selected
another nurse to send to Nurse Practitioner School so that we can continue to
provide services in this manner.
First Steps, our prenatal case management system for pregnant women, has been
incorporated and is in the final stages of being approved for 501-C3 status.
This will allow the program greater flexibility in finding funding to
continue. The Program continues to see many women at high risk for not
receiving adequate prenatal care.
We are beginning our Western Equine Encephalitis Surveillance Program. This
viral illness is transmitted by mosquitos to humans. We participate in a
surveillance program with other counties on the Front Range. I anticipate
that we may have a high mosquito concentration this year because of the wet
winter and spring we have had.
We have secured approximately $15,000 for the Johnstown/Milliken Project. We
are working with these communities in addressing adolescent health problems.
The centerpiece of this program is a peer counseling program that trains
adolescents in being able to talk to their peers about such issues as
substance abuse and teen pregnancy.
Finally, we are anticipating the President's announcement in the middle of May
regarding health care reform. It is anticipated that the federal program will
be based on state run managed competition plans. In this state, the planning
continues to move forward on the managed competition plan called Colorado
Care. This plan will be presented to the Legislature in July followed by
public meetings throughout the State in the fall. I am hopeful that managed
competition will focus more resources on prevention and public health
programs.
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