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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JUNE 9, 1997
TAPE #97-16
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,
June 9, 1997, at the hour of 9:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by the Chair and on roll call the following
members were present, constituting a quorum of the members thereof:
Commissioner George E. Baxter, Chair
Commissioner Constance L. Harbert, Pro-Tem
Commissioner Dale K. Hall
Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer
Commissioner W. H. Webster
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Carol A. Harding
Finance and Administration Director, Don Warden
MINUTES:
CERTIFICATION
OF HEARINGS:
Commissioner Hall moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of June 4, 1997, as printed. Commissioner Kirkmeyer
seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the hearing conducted on June 4,
1997: 1) Planned Unit Development (PUD) Final Plan for redesign of
Rademacher Business Park PUD (26 lots), Zeek Properties, Ltd., Go Landmark
Engineering Ltd. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
ADDITIONS: Consider Application for Early Head Start Limited Grant and authorize Chair to
sign was added as #7 under New Business.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Hall moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER
COORDINATOR
REPORTS:
There were no reports given.
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PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was offered.
WARRANTS: Don Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following
warrants for approval by the Board:
All Funds $ 409,780.63
Commissioner Hall moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.
Warden. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
BIDS:
PRESENT AND APPROVE RENTAL VANS - HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT: Pat Persichino, Director of General Services, presented said
bid for emergency approval. He stated the low bid from Garnsey & Wheeler
requires a three- or four -week notice; therefore, the second low bid from
Enterprise is recommended. Walt Speckman, Director of Human Services,
explained this bid is the result of the new Summer of Service Program, which
will require transportation of the participants from Hewlett-Packard, Kodak, and
IBM to the job site for direct hands-on experience. Ted Long, Employment
Services, answered questions from the Board, stating the grant is in the amount
of $120,000, along with a fee paid by parents of the participants. He stated no
County dollars are involved, the program is for an eleven -week period from
June 16, 1997 through August 22, 1997, and participants are aged 11 to 15.
Responding to Chair Baxter, Mr. Persichino explained the contract of $275
covers an unlimited number of miles in state, and 150 miles out of state.
Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said bid on an emergency basis.
Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
BUSINESS:
NEW: CONSIDER AGREEMENT CONCERNING PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FOR
CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AT INTERSECTION OF WELD COUNTY ROADS
32 AND 43 WITH WILLIAM K. AND MARJORIE A. FRANK AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN: Drew Scheltinga, County Engineer, explained this agreement
is a result of work at the intersection of Weld County Roads 32 and 43. He
stated no dollars will change hands, since the property is being donated by
William and Marjorie Frank to the County. Commissioner Harbert moved to
approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON WELD
COUNTY ROAD 64.5 AT INTERSECTIONS OF WELD COUNTY ROADS 45
AND 47 AND ON WELD COUNTY ROAD 62 AT WELD COUNTY ROAD 47:
Mr. Scheltinga explained this request is necessary as a result of the airport
project and involves installation of "Stop" and "Stop Ahead" signs on Weld
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County Road 64.5 at intersections of both Weld County Roads 45 and 47, as
well as switching the signs currently located on Weld County Road 47 at the
intersection of Weld County Road 62. He further explained the switch is
necessary because Bliss Road will become a cul-de-sac and Weld County Road
47 will be considered a "through" road after construction is completed. He
responded to Commissioner Hall that the signs will not be switched until
construction begins or utilities are installed, whichever first requires road
closure. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said installations as detailed by
Mr. Scheltinga. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER INTERGOVERNMENTAL CONTRACT FOR SUMMER YOUTH
PROGRAM BETWEEN EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND COLORADO
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman explained this is the tenth year under the Summer
Youth Program, and there are no appreciable changes to said contract. He
further stated the program goals are to place 375 youth into un-subsidized jobs;
provide 150 youth with job search skills; and obtain employment for 75 youth.
Commissioner Webster moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair
to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS,
AMERICORPS PROGRAM, BETWEEN EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND
LARIMER COUNTY EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman explained Weld and Larimer
Counties collaborated on the Youth Conservation Corps Grant, which was
awarded to Larimer County. This agreement is the sub -contract from Larimer
County to provide the services for Weld County residents. The term of the
contract is February 1, 1997, through January 28, 1998. Commissioner
Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER DECLARING CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY,
APPROVING CONTRACT TO AUCTION WITH RITCHIE BROS.
AUCTIONEERS INT'L., AND AUTHORIZING CHAIR TO SIGN: Commissioner
Kirkmeyer moved to declare said equipment as surplus property, approve the
contract to auction, and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was
seconded by Commissioner Harbert, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: PARTICIPATION IN BIG THOMPSON
WATERSHED FORUM, CONTRIBUTION OF $1000.00, AND APPOINTMENT
OF COMMISSIONER WILLIAM WEBSTER TO SERVE AS WELD COUNTY'S
REPRESENTATIVE: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said
resolution. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Harbert, carried
unanimously.
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CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR EARLY HEAD START LIMITED GRANT
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman explained this application
for an early Head Start limited grant covers ages zero to three years, and staff
is looking at various ways to provide this service. He feels there is a 50/50
chance of the funding being awarded, and noted the Parent Policy Group has
recommended the program. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said
application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Harbert, 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 9:20 a.m.
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