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HomeMy WebLinkAbout941546.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO SEPTEMBER 7, 1994 TAPE #94-35 The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, met in regular session in full conformity with the laws of the State of Colorado at the regular place of meeting in the Weld County Centennial Center, Greeley, Colorado, September 7, 1994, 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 W. H. Webster, Chairman Commissioner Dale K. Hall, Pro-Tem Commissioner George E. Baxter Commissioner Constance L. Harbert Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer Also present: County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker 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 County Commissioners meeting of August 31, 1994, as printed. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. CERTIFICATIONS OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Hall moved to approve the hearings conducted on August 31, 1994, as follows: 1) Special Review Permit for seed production, processing, and storage in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, ICI Seeds; 2) Special Review Permit for a dewatered gravel mine in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, Twin Peaks Excavating (Schell Pit) ; and 3) Amended Special Review Permit for a dewatered sand and gravel mine and materials processing facility in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, C & M Companies c/o Jim McFarland (Distel Farms) . Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. ADDITIONS: Items added under new business were as follows: Item #6) Consider form of Memorandum of Intergovernmental Agreement for Conduct of Coordinated Elections and authorize Chairman to sign agreements with various entities; Item #7) Consider form of TABOR Only Version of Memorandum of Agreement for Conduct of Coordinated Elections and authorize Chairman to sign agreements with various entities; Item #8) Consider form of Northglenn Version of Memorandum of Agreement for Conduct of Coordinated Elections and authorize Chairman to sign agreements with various entities; Item #9) Consider form of Weld District Court Version of Memorandum of Agreement for Conduct of Coordinated Elections and authorize Chairman to sign agreements with various entities; Item #10) Consider form of Eaton/Evans Version of Memorandum of Agreement for Conduct of Coordinated Elections and authorize Chairman to sign agreements with various entities; Item #1] ) Consider form of Greeley/Longmont Version of Memorandum of Agreement for Conduct of Coordinated Elections and authorize Chairman to sign agreements with various entities; and Item #12) Consider Resolution re: Submitting Request to Qualified Electors for Revenue Increase from 1994 Property Tax Base. 941566 CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Baxter moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONS: RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - TOM RULON, PLANNING COMMISSION: Chairman Webster read the certificate recognizing Tom Rulon for three years of service on the Planning Commission. Mr. Rulon was not present to accept his award. RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - JULIETTE KROEKEL, PLANNING COMMISSION: Chairman Webster read the certificate recognizing Juliette Kroekel for two years of service on the Planning Commission. Ms. Kroekel was not present to accept her award. RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - WILLIAM O'HARE, PLANNING COMMISSION: Chairman Webster presented William O'Hare with a certificate recognizing him for three years of service on the Planning Commission. PUBLIC INPUT: There was no public input offered. WARRANTS: Don Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: General Fund $ 930,575.23 Payroll Fund $ 48, 111 97 Handwritten Warrants: Payroll Fund $ 488, 020. 90 Electronic Transfer: Payroll Fund $ 69, 205. 18 Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BIDS: No bids were presented today. BUSINESS: OLD: CONSIDER TAX ABATEMENT PETITION FROM TEXAS-OHIO POWER, INC. , AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN (CONT. FROM 08/24/94) : Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated he spoke to both Stephanie Tutthill., Attorney representing Texas-Ohio Power, Inc. , and Richard Timberlake, Colorado Division of Property Taxation, and they reported they are meeting today to try to establish the proper amount of the abatement being requested. They requested a continuance to September 28, 1994, which is the next available time they both are free to attend. Mr. Barker stated Warren Lasell, Assessor, is in agreement with this continuance. Commissioner Hall moved to continue this matter to September 28, 1994, at 9:00 a.m. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. NEW: CONSIDER POSSESSION AND USE AGREEMENT WITH JUDITH A. HERGERT, PATRICIA M. HERGERT, ALLISON L. HERGERT, AND JUDITH A. HERGERT AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HERGERT PARTNERSHIP Il AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Mr. Barker explained the next two items of business are related to the Bridge It23/74A project. The County requires additional right-of-way on both the east and west sides of Weld County Road 23, and this agreement concerns the property on the east side. The owner is not available; therefore, the County is dealing with the trust set up as the Hergert Partnership #1. Said agreement will allow the County to use the road until the appropriate property transfers and easements can be done. Minutes - September 7, 1994 Page 2 Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER POSSESSION AND USE AGREEMENT WITH GLENN D. BECHTHOLDT, BETTY J. BECHTHOLDT, ROBERT D. BECHTHOLDT, MARK G. BECHTHOLDT, AND STEVEN L. BECHTHOLDT ON BEHALF OF HERGERT PARTNERSHIP 1/3 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: This agreement is for the property on the west side of Weld County Road 23, as discussed in the previous item of business. The agreement is with the beneficiaries listed in the Hergert Partnership 1/3 and allows the County's use of said right-of-way until the appropriate transfers can be achieved. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER SETTING HEARING DATE AND TIME FOR ROAD PETITION 'I'O VACATE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF WELD COUNTY ROAD 8 AND REFER 'I'O PUBLIC WORKS FOR RECOMMENDATION: Mr. Barker stated the County has received a request to vacate parts of Weld County Road 8 and is therefore required to set a hearing date and notify adjacent landowners of said hearing. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to set September 19, 1994 at 9:00 a.m. as the date for this matter to be heard and to refer said petition to the Public Works Department for staff recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WELD COUNTY ROAD 80 BETWEEN WELD COUNTY ROADS 93 AND 85; AND 95TH AVENUE BETWEEN BUSINESS 34 AND HIGHWAY 34 BYPASS: Commissioner Hall moved to approve said closures. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY, APPROVE CONTRACT TO AUCTION WITH RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS INT'L. , AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said resolution. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER FORM OF MEMORANDUM OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR CONDUCT OF COORDINATED ELECTIONS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS ENTITIES: Mary Ann Feuerstein, Clerk and Recorder, explained the need for said agreements stems from the passage of Amendment One requiring coordinated elections. Lee Morrison, Assistant County Attorney, stated the next six items of business are several versions of said agreement which have been modified to accommodate various entities. He explained each form needs to be approved; thereby authorizing the Chairman to sign the agreements with particular entities. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the form of said agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign agreements with various entities. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER FORM OF TABOR ONLY VERSION OF MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR CONDUCT OF COORDINATED ELECTIONS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS ENTITIES: Commissioner Harbert moved to approve the form of said agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign agreements with various entities. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER FORM OF NORTHGLENN VERSION OF MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR CONDUCT OF COORDINATED ELECTIONS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS ENTITIES: Commissioner Harbert moved to approve the form of said agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign agreements with various entities. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. Minutes - September 7, 1994 Page 3 CONSIDER FORM OF WELD DISTRICT COURT VERSION OF MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR CONDUCT OF COORDINATED ELECTIONS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS ENTITIES: Commissioner Baxter moved to approve the form of said agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign agreements with various entities. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER FORM OF EATON/EVANS VERSION OF MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR CONDUCT OF COORDINATED ELECTIONS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS ENTITIES: Commissioner Hall moved to approve the form of said agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign agreements with various entities. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER FORM OF LONGMONT VERSION OF MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR CONDUCT OF COORDINATED ELECTIONS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS ENTITIES: Commissioner Harbert moved to approve the form of said agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign agreements with various entities. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: SUBMITTING REQUEST TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS FOR REVENUE INCREASE FROM 1994 PROPERTY TAX BASE: Mr. Warden explained this draft resolution is in response to the Board's request yesterday following the District Attorney's 1995 Early Warning Budget Session. He explained this ballot issue, if passed, will allow the County to retain the mill levy at 22.457, increasing property tax revenue by $708,235. He explained the County, in 1995, is adding a $3 million jail facility and approximately $90,000 has been requested for additional District Attorney staff to prosecute juvenile and adult offenders. He reiterated this would not increase the amount paid by any property taxpayer, if not approved, each property owner would realize approximately $3.90 less in their tax bill for a $75, 000 home. He pointed out that the County Council could have approved the retention of the previous year's mill levy prior to the passage of TABOR. Mr. Barker stated the draft resolution includes all those points covered by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Harbert verified this action would maintain the status quo; Mr. Barker clarified it would allow the County to retain the 1994 mill levy. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said draft resolution as printed. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. PLANNING: CONSIDER RE #1636 - SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-8 AND FULTON IRRIGATION DITCH COMPANY (CONT. FROM 08/24/94) : Gloria Dunn, Department of Planning Services, reported she received a request from Burl VanBuskirk, representing Fulton Irrigation Ditch Company, asking for a continuance of this matter to September 14, 1994. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to continue to September 14, 1994, at 9:00 a.m. Seconded by Commissioner Harbert, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER RE #1646 - SCHNEIDER: Ms. Dunn stated staff would prefer this be considered in conjunction with SE #510, which is the next item of business and presented the unfavorable recommendation of staff to be entered into the record. She explained the applicant is requesting to remove two sets of existing improvements from his 133.5-acre parcel. The proposal is to divide off 1.5 acres, including Roy Schneider's residence, through the subdivision exemption process. A division is then requested, using the recorded exemption process, to separate the improvements including an old labor house located on proposed Lot A. Proposed Lot B would then consist of 131 acres of farmground. Ms. Dunn reviewed staff's concerns and answered questions from the Board concerning accesses and buildable lots. In response to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Ms. Dunn explained two Minutes - September 7, 1994 Page 4 acres were removed from the original parcel in the 1940's; in 1977 the two-acre parcel was split into two one-acre parcels. Pat McNear, Scott Realty Company, represented the applicant and explained Roy Schneider is retired; both parcels of land being split off are non-productive; and the purpose of the subdivision exemption is to allow Mr. Schneider to split his residence from the main parcel being farmed. His son, Jack, will continue to farm the 131 acre parcel. Mr. McNear said this is prime soil; however, because of the size and shape of the small, irregular parcels, it would be more efficient to divide as proposed and sell proposed Lot A rather than attempting to farm it. In response to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Mr. McNear reiterated no one presently lives in the labor house on proposed Lot A, and he feels it would take several thousand dollars to upgrade it to a habitable condition since it has been vacant the past four or five years. After answering further questions from the Board concerning accesses, Jack Schneider, applicant's son, explained they would actually be eliminating one access on Lot A; six accesses would remain on the north in that half mile section, only two of which are his. Commissioner Harbert questioned whether the applicant is willing to have a note on the plat stating no building sites would be allowed on Lot B. In response to Commissioner Hall, Mr. Barker and Ms. Dunn stated the subdivision exemption does not create a buildable lot; however, by virtue of the recorded exemption showing two lots on the plat, each one would be buildable unless otherwise limited. Ms. Dunn read the appropriate portions of the Subdivision Ordinance explaining the subdivision exemption should be acted upon first, followed by the recorded exemption. Mr. Barker pointed out that a note on the plat could restrict building on Lot B as long as it is zoned agricultural and the applicant is agreeable to this approach. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. After further discussion and in response to Commissioner Kirkmeyer's direct inquiry, Jack Schneider agreed to the Condition restricting Lot B from building as long as it remains in the Agricultural Zone. He verified that in order to get that Condition removed the matter would have to be brought back to the Board of County Commissioners for action, such as a Change of Zone. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to continue RE #1646 to later in the meeting, in order to first consider SE #510. Seconded by Commissioner Harbert, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER SE #510 - SCHNEIDER: Ms. Dunn reiterated this matter is in conjunction with the preceding matter under discussion and presented two proposed Conditions of Approval for said subdivision exemption. There was no public testimony given regarding this matter. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve SE #510 for Roy Schneider, with two Conditions of Approval as written by staff. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER RE #1646 - SCHNEIDER: (Continued from earlier in the meeting. ) Ms. Dunn presented five proposed Conditions of Approval for consideration. Commissioner Harbert requested the proper language from Mr. Barker concerning restricting Lot B from becoming a buildable lot. Mr. Barker read the suggested language. Commissioner Kirkmeyer requested a change in Condition #4 restricting access to one per lot; also requiring an easement through Lot A to Lot B. After discussion as to the desire of the Board, Mr. Barker suggested the Board act on the recorded exemption with the exact language to be written by him and approved by the applicants after this meeting. He clarified that both Lot B and Lot A have one access each; however, Lot A should grant an easement to Lot B for use. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve RE #1646 subject to the Conditions as written by staff with the addition of Condition #6 and the change to Condition #4, the exact wording of which will be written by Mr. Minutes - September 7, 1994 Page 5 Barker and approved by the applicant prior to the Resolution being completed. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, 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 10: 10 a.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Weld County C er to d �1� � /I 2 Webster, C airman By: S� Deputy Cl o the B Daley Hall AC t2 T C ge Baxter Con tance L. Harbert Barbara J. Kirkm yer Minutes - September 7, 1994 Page 6 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES WELD COUNTY, COLORADO SEPTEMBER 7, 1994 TAPE #94-35 The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, met in regular session as the Board of Social Services in full conformity with the laws of the State of Colorado at the regular place of meeting in the Weld County Centennial Center, Greeley, Colorado, September 7, 1994, 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 W. H. Webster, Chairman Commissioner Dale K. Hall, Pro-Tem Commissioner George E. Baxter Commissioner Constance L. Harbert Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer Also present: County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Carol Harding MINUTES: Commissioner Hall moved to approve the minutes of the Board of Social Services meeting of August 31, 1994, as printed. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. WARRANTS: Carol Harding, Finance and Administration, presented the warrants for approval by the Board in the amount of $243, 477.51. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve the warrants as presented by Ms. Harding. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER EMPLOYMENT FIRST PROGRAM INTRA-GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH DIVISION OF HUMAN SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Walt Speckman, Director of Human Services, explained this is the on-going agreement between his agency and Social Services concerning the food stamp and job search programs. The term of said agreement is July 1, 1994, through June 30, 1995. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion 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 10:15 a.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: kia/teliBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Weld County Clerk to the Board Pi it ill )„, �f /�J��� W. H. Webster, airman By: 4 Deputy C erk to the Boa Da e I Georg E. Baxter / on tance L. Harbert Barbara S. Kirk yerer 47 Minutes - September 7, 1994 Page 2 Hello