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Home My WebLink About950622.tiffRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO APRIL 3, 1995 TAPE #95-11 ROLL CALL: MINUTES: CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: ADDITIONS: CONSENT AGENDA: COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: PUBLIC INPUT: WARRANTS: 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, April 3, 1995, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. 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 Dale K. Hall, Chairman Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, Pro-Tem Commissioner George E. Baxter Commissioner Constance L. Harbert Commissioner W. H. Webster Also present: County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Carol Harding Finance and Administration Director, Don Warden Commissioner Harbert moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of March 29, 1995, as printed. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve the hearings conducted on March 29, 1995, as follows: 1) Hearing concerning CDBG application to Colorado Department of Local Affairs from Eldergarden Adult Day Program, RVNA, and Hospice of Northern Colorado; and 2) Change of Zone from A (Agricultural) to C-3 (Commercial), Agland, Inc. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. There were no additions to the agenda. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. There were no coordinator reports given. No public input was offered. Don Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: General Fund $ 178,867.03 Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 950622 BC0016 BUSINESS: NEW: CONSIDER DATA SHARING SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH U S WEST BUSINESS RESOURCES, INC. AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, explained said agreement will allow the County to obtain digitized maps from U S West, who will send Assessor's maps to a company in Florida. The digitized images show the contours and contain coverages which can then be removed by computer. Mr. Warden stated this is consistent with our plans for a GIS System and will, in fact, be a windfall of information to the County which we otherwise would have to obtain ourselves. Mr. Barker indicated the only cost to the County is copy and mail charges. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Webster, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION SPECIAL PROJECTS CONTRACT FOR MED-AID PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WITH WELD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT CLINICS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: John Pickle, Director of Public Health, stated this the continuation of an agreement whereby individuals without other sources are offered prescriptions through the NCMC Foundation. The program works through the Health Department clinics, and the term of said contract is March 1, 1995 , to February 29, 1996. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chairman to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER AMENDMENT #1 CONTRACT FOR RYAN WHITE HIV BETWEEN COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT AND WELD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Mr. Pickle stated said amendment is because the State did not issue new contracts for 1995 in a timely manner. The extension is for one month and will provide a continuum of service to clients until the new contract is written. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chairman to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER REDUCING SPEED LIMIT AT 1-25 AND WELD COUNTY ROAD 44 BY INSTALLING 35 MPH SPEED LIMIT SIGN: Drew Scheltinga, County Engineer, stated a request was received from the Colorado Department of Transportation to lower the speed limit on Weld County Road 44 at the 1-25 Frontage Road. He stated westbound traffic on Weld County Road 44 approaching the 1-25 Frontage Road is currently posted at 55 MPH; however eastbound traffic on State Highway 56 approaching the 1-25 Frontage Road is currently posted at 35 MPH. Mr. Scheltinga noted there is a history of at least one broadside accident at this intersection and recommended the reduced speed zone. Commissioner Webster moved to approve the reduced speed limit, as recommended by staff. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Baxter, carried unanimously. CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY WITH R. M. HINER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Mr. Warden explained the County is in need of drainage easements and a retention pond in conjunction with the construction of the new jail. This agreement is for the purchase of 2.6 acres to be used for a retention pond and is located just south of the jail site. Purchase price is $6,500. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. Minutes, April 3, 1995 950622 Page 2 BC0016 CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF GRAVEL AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS WITH R. M. HINER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Mr. Warden stated the property under consideration contains one parcel of 3.2 acres and one parcel of 19.5 acres which has previously been mined; however, it was not done properly and there is a large amount of high quality gravel available. The sum of $73,361 will be paid to Mr. Hiner for the right to mine said parcels, payable over a two-year period of time. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER DUST COMPLAINT AGAINST RAINEY ARABIAN HORSES - NW 1/4, S29, TIN, R67W: Mr. Barker explained a complaint was received on March 24, 1995, concerning dust blowing from the property of Rainey Arabians, near the intersection of Weld County Roads 15 and 6. Mr. Barker notified the soil conservation service and did receive a letter from Norman J. Wells, Jr., Natural Resources Conservation Service, who recommended protection of the soils with permanent vegetation to control future erosion, with a windbreak installed to reduce the wind velocity to a nonerosive speed. He noted a tree/shrub windbreak would be ideal, but would take time to plant and become established. In the meantime, a snow fence of some type would be recommended to address the immediate problem. Darrell Johnston, Complainant, was present and explained this problem also occurred last year. He noted the parcel of land causing the problem is used as a horse run and goes right up to Mr. Johnston's property line. To complicate the problem, Mr. Johnston's property is 12 to 18 inches lower than the horse runs. Therefore, when the dust starts to blow the dirt shifts to Mr. Johnston's property. Mr. Johnston noted there is no vegetation on the runs. Last year no dollar damage was apparent because he had the soil prepared for corn to be planted at the appropriate time. This year barley was planted early in March and was just emerging prior to the incident on March 24, 1995. It is now completely covered, and whether or not it will pull through is not yet apparent. In response to Commissioner Baxter, Mr. Johnston stated he feels the recommendation of the soil conservation service would control the problem, as would anything that would prevent the runs from blowing. Ronald Rainey, owner of Rainey Arabians, explained he has approximately 67 arabians on his 40 acres. That portion of the property causing a problem is approximately eight acres divided into three runs approximately 850' long. Mr. Rainey stated he was aware of the problem last year and, after discussion with Mr. Johnston concerning possible courses to be taken, he began working with the Colorado Water Board to obtain water for shrubs, trees, and grass on that portion of his property. He has dug a retention pond in order to catch the runoff from across the road and has installed a two-inch pump. Mr. Rainey intends to plant grass on approximately 80 percent of the runs and use the pump for irrigation. He does have some snow fence available and stated it may be enough for the area. Mr. Rainey stated he will do whatever is necessary to resolve the problem. Responding to questions from the Board, Mr. Rainey stated he has all the aluminum pipe and equipment necessary to water the grass and indicated he purchased 350 trees and bushes for use on his property, which will allow approximately 100 to be planted across this area. Mr. Rainey explained a fence would have to be built inside the fence line in order to protect the new vegetation from the horses, and by shortening the runs to 50 or 100 feet it will be possible to vegetate the area. Commissioner Kirkmeyer confirmed Mr. Rainey intends to shorten the runs to no more than 100 feet; plant shrubs and trees on the west side of each run; plant grass as discussed earlier, and install a snow fence. There was no public testimony given in this matter. Mr. Barker indicated Section 35-72-103, CRS, allows the Board to issue a citation if the appropriate facts are found, or they Minutes, April 3, 1995 950622 Page 3 BC0016 may continue this matter to see if the problem can be resolved within a certain timeframe. Commissioner Webster moved to find that soil is blowing from the land in sufficient quantity to be injurious to private property, an emergency exists, property damage appears to be resulting from soil blowing, and to continue this matter until May 31, 1995, at 9:00 a.m., to allow the property owner time to resolve the problems by planting grass, shortening three horse runs, planting shrubs and trees on the west side of those runs, and installing a snow fence at the property line. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Baxter, 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. ATTEST: Weld County Clerk to the Board BY eputy Clerk to the Board — BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, CQLORADO �George/E. Baxter Constance L. Harbert % 1/J/12140)6 W. H. Webster Minutes, April 3, 1995 950622 Page 4 BC0016 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES WELD COUNTY, COLORADO APRIL 3, 1995 TAPE #95-11 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, April 3, 1995, 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 Dale K. Hall, Chairman Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, Pro-Tem Commissioner George E. Baxter Commissioner Constance L. Harbert Commissioner W. H. Webster Also present: County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Carol Harding MINUTES: Commissioner Webster moved to approve the minutes of the Board of Social Services meeting of March 29, 1995, as printed. Commissioner Baxter 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 $17,321.90. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER NOTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARD FOR PLACEMENT ALTERNATIVES COMMISSION (PAC) FUNDS FOR WELD COUNTY PARTNERS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Commissioner Harbert indicated this is the result of the bids requested by the Placement Alternatives Commission, and the annual budget for Partners Plus will be reduced to $25,082. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said award and authorize the Chairman to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER NOTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARD FOR PLACEMENT ALTERNATIVES COMMISSION (PAC) FUNDS FOR NORTH COLORADO PSYCHCARE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said award, increasing the annual budget for the Youth Passages Program to $73,571.73. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, carried unanimously. 950622 BC0016 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. ATTEST: Weld County Clerk to the Board BY. 74A-4, Deputy Clerk to the Board BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLQRADO K. Hall, Chairman George 'E Baxter . Kirkmeyer,,Jnro-Tem Constance L. Harbert 19,.I'(A)Am4) W. H. 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