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A regular meeting of the Weld County Utilities Coordinating Advisory Committee was held on Thursday, March
27, 1997, at 10:00 a.m., in the Conference Room of the Weld County Administrative Offices, 1400 N. 17th
Avenue, Greeley, Colorado.
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MEMBERS PRESENT
Don Carroll Weld County Public Works
Gary Sandau La Salle Fire Protection District
Jerry Adams Greeley Gas
Jonathan Keller U.S. West Communications
Gene Rempel Public Service Company
Also present Monica Daniels -Mika, Director, Todd A. Hodges, Current Planner II, Department of Planning
Services; Jim Hillhouse, Applicant; Tammie Pope, Secretary.
1. CASE NUMBER: S-423
CURRENT PLANNER II: Todd A. Hodges
APPLICANT: Douglas E. Myers, do James S. Hillhouse
REQUEST: A Planned Unit Development Final Plan for a 5 lot subdivision (Gander Valley PUD)
4 Planned Unit Development Estate lots and 1 Planned Unit Development Agricultural
lot
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot B of RE -1211, located in the SE4 of Section 4, T6N, R67W of the 6th
P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: North of and adjacent to Weld County Road 72; west of and adjacent to Weld County
Road 19. For a more precise location, see legal.
Todd A. Hodges and Jim Hillhouse gave a brief overview of the proposed site.
Gene Rempel asked why there was only an eight (8) foot perimeter utility easement around the property, rather
than the standard fifteen (15) foot perimeter utility easement. Mr. Hillhouse stated that he has no objection to
increasing the perimeter utility easement to fifteen (15) feet.
Gene Rempel moved to accept the plat with the addition of a fifteen (15) foot perimeter utility easement. Jerry
Adams seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Review Modified By -Laws with Monica Daniels -Mika, Planning Director.
Monica Daniels -Mika explained that previously, members were limited to three-year terms. However, this isn't
always feasible due to the fact that some members are required to be the utility representative as part of their
job description. Therefore, the By -Laws have been revised to provide some flexibility in the term limits.
Don Carroll stated that he is a standing member and wondered if it causes any problems that he works with
the applicants prior to the Utility Board meeting (as part of his Public Works duties) and then again at the Utility
Board meeting. Ms. Daniels -Mika stated that the Board of County Commissioners considered several
personnel issues related to the Utility Board and that they feel comfortable with the By -Laws as proposed.
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March 27, 1997
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Don Carroll stated that often the applicants are located in a different utility company, fire protection district, etc.,
than those represented by the board. Mr. Carroll asked if perhaps those entities should be notified of the Utility
Board meetings. Monica Daniels -Mika explained that all concerned entities are notified and have the
opportunityto comment during the referral process. However, the Utility Board usually meets regarding a case
before the referrals are returned to the Department of Planning Services. Ms. Daniels -Mika suggested that a
case not be brought before the Board until the referrals are returned and the Board members have had a
chance to review the referrals. Todd A. Hodges stated that this would push back the hearing dates, but this
shouldn't be a problem. Mr. Carroll suggested that the applicant be required to list all providers so that the
Department of Planning Services could then notify them of the hearing date. Todd A. Hodges suggested that
the Utility Board agenda be sent to the listed providers.
Monica Daniels -Mika stated that she has talked to Bill Myer of United Power and Mr. Myer is interested in
attending meetings concerning his district. Ms. Daniels -Mika asked the Board members if they would be
comfortable with Mr. Myer attending some meetings. No one expressed any concerns.
Don Carroll asked if he should continue as the chairman or if anyone else was interested in the position.
Monica Daniels -Mika explained that the term for officers runs from July to July, so the election of officers will
be placed on the July agenda:
Don Carroll asked Monica Daniels -Mika to address the alternate positions in relation to providing a quorum.
Ms. Daniels -Mika stated that the member and their alternate cannot both vote.
Gary Sandau moved to accept the revised By -Laws as presented. Gene Rempel seconded the motion. Motion
carried unanimously.
Monica Daniels -Mika stated that at the next Utility Board meeting she will go over the Mixed Use Development
(MUD) Ordinance.
Respectfully submitte
Tammie Pope
Secretary
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