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Home My WebLink About970836.tiffRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO MAY 5, 1997 TAPE #97-11 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, May 5, 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 - EXCUSED Commissioner W. H. Webster Also present: County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Shelly K. Miller Finance and Administration Director, Don Warden MINUTES: CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: ADDITIONS: Commissioner Harbert moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of April 30, 1997, as printed. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Commissioner Hall moved to approve the hearing conducted on April 30, 1997, as follows: 1) Planned Unit Development (PUD) Final Plan for Second Filing (78 lots), Meadow Vale Subdivision, Meadow Vale Farms, Inc. (Planner Hodges). Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. New Business: 1A) Consider Agreement for Non -Residential Intensive Supervision Services Program between Community Corrections and The Villa at Greeley, Inc., dba The Restitution Center, and authorize Chair to sign. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Harbert moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 970836 BC0016 PROCLAMATIONS: GREELEY INDEPENDENCE STAMPEDE DAYS - JUNE 25 THROUGH JULY 6, 1997: Chair Baxter read said proclamation into the record and presented it to Jeff Bedingfield, Chair of the Stampede Committee. Mr. Bedingfield thanked Weld County for its support and stated this year is the 75th Anniversary of the Stampede. He noted they are already 60 percent ahead of sales compared to last year, which was a record year. COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: No reports were given. PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was offered. WARRANTS: BIDS: Don Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: All Funds $ 553,434.48 Electronic Transfer: Payroll Fund $ 81,192.17 Commissioner Webster moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. APPROVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE SOCIAL SERVICES ANNEX - FINANCE: Mr. Warden recommended acceptance of the low bid from Bley Associates, Architect at 3.50 percent of the construction fee. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said recommendation, and Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BUSINESS: NEW: CONSIDER ISP CONTRACT BETWEEN COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS BOARD AND COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Jan Spangler, Community Corrections, was present to answer questions from the Board. Bruce Barker, County Attorney, explained this contract is for residential services with the State and the following item of business, the agreement with The Villa at Greeley, Inc., will actually fulfill this contract. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL INTENSIVE SUPERVISION SERVICES PROGRAM BETWEEN COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS AND THE VILLA AT GREELEY, INC., DBA THE RESTITUTION CENTER, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: This item was discussed with the previous item of business. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve this agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Webster, and it carried unanimously. Minutes, May 5, 1997 970836 Page 2 BC0016 CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO INSTALL SIGNALS, BELLS, AND GATES AT CROSSING OF BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE RAILWAY COMPANY AT WELD COUNTY ROAD 59 TO COLORADO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Drew Scheltinga, Engineer for Public Works Department, stated this application provides vehicle and train traffic information to the Public Utilities Commission. He confirmed for the Board that the County's indirect cost for administration is only $1,500.00, with the grant project being 100 percent Federally funded at $136,500.00. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, seconded by Commissioner Harbert, carried unanimously. CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR UPGRADING HIGHWAY/RAILROAD GRADE CROSSING WARNING DEVICES UNDER FEDERAL SECTION 130 PROGRAM WITH COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DIVISION OF ENGINEERING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, AND THE BURLINGTON NORTHERN AND SANTA FE RAILWAY COMPANY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Scheltinga stated this is the actual contract among the County, State, and Railroad, which outlines the details of the project and authorizes the construction to proceed. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND NORTHERN COLORADO CYTOLOGY SERVICE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Judy Nero, Health Department, explained this agreement allows Northern Colorado Cytology Service to test pap smears at $9.00 each for the Health Department from January 1, 1997, through December 31, 1997. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, seconded by Commissioner Hall, carried unanimously. CONSIDER CANCER PREVENTION OUTREACH CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 BETWEEN HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Nero stated this amendment extends the contract from July 15, 1997, until August 15, 1997. She explained funding not to exceed $1,558.00 will be used for a half-time person to provide outreach activities to recruit low-income women over age 50 for breast and cervical cancer screening. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND TOM FLANAGAN AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Nero stated this is the third year that Mr. Flanagan has provided consultant pharmacist services, with the term of the agreement being from January 1, 1997, through December 31, 1997, and to be renewed automatically each year thereafter. Ms. Nero indicated Mr. Flanagan will be paid $50.00 per hour and averages two to three hours per day. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall and carried unanimously. Minutes, May 5, 1997 970836 Page 3 BC0016 CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN FENWC MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAM AND LAIDLAW TRANSIT, INC., AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Walt Speckman, Human Services Director, stated this agreement is to provide FENWC with transportation services on the Western Slope. He noted the company is the same as last year but has changed names. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN FENWC MIGRANT HEAD START PROGRAM AND FAMILIES IN NEED OF DIRECTION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman stated this agreement is to provide FENWC with mental health services on the Western Slope. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Harbert, and it carried unanimously. CONSIDER RENEWAL OF TAVERN LIQUOR LICENSE, WITH EXTENDED HOURS, FOR DEEANN AND RICHARD WILHELM, DBA FORT 21, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Barker stated Deputy Lager, Sheriffs Office, had no concerns with this establishment. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said renewal and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER RENEWAL OF RETAIL LIQUOR STORE LICENSE FOR RONALD FAHRENHOLTZ, DBA C J'S LIQUORS, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Barker confirmed Deputy Profitt, Sheriff's Office, had no concerns with this establishment. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said renewal and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY BOARD: Chair Baxter stated Yrineo Salazar will replace James Collins as the Police Zone 3 representative, and Tom Davis will replace Steven Modrell as the Police Zone 4 representative, with terms to expire December 31, 1997, and December 31, 1999, respectively. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said appointments, and Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF RUTH GARTRELL TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR WELD LIBRARY DISTRICT: Commissioner Webster moved to ratify said appointment of Ruth Gartrell, with her term to expire December 31, 2000. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LEGISLATION REGARDING EXCHANGE OF LAND OWNED BY CITY OF GREELEY AND WATER SUPPLY AND STORAGE COMPANY: Mr. Warden explained the Board was requested by the City to support its exchange of property with the U.S. Forest Service in the Roosevelt National Forest. Commissioner Webster so moved, and Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Minutes, May 5, 1997 970836 Page 4 BC0016 CONSIDER ESCROW AGREEMENT WITH SANIFILL OF COLORADO, INC., DBA USA WASTE SERVICES, AND LONGMONT TITLE COMPANY, INC., AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Barker stated this agreement is pursuant to a Road Improvements Agreement approved by the Board on December 30, 1996, which required USA Waste to place $180,000.00 in escrow on or before April 1, 1997. He explained said escrow has been posted as required by Longmont Title Company, and Lee Morrison, Assistant County Attorney, has reviewed this agreement and recommended approval. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall, and it carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: VERIFIED INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT TO PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR FULL RELEASE OF DEED OF TRUST FOR PROPERTY OWNED BY PEDRO RODRIGUEZ AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Barker stated this resolution is to solve a problem ongoing since 1982. He explained the subject property was mortgaged by the Housing Authority through the Planning Department, and the original Promissory Note has not been found. He further explained the property owner, Pedro Rodriguez, now wants to sell the property and has requested it be released. Mr. Barker noted Rural Legal Services represents Mr. Rodriguez and spoke with the Public Trustee regarding said release. Mr. Barker advised the Board is at no risk by authorizing and signing this agreement for full release since all matters are complete; therefore, he recommended approval. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said resolution and agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, which 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 9:25 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELCOUNTYJLORADO �Georg€ E. Baxter, Chair j l Dale K. Hall tance L. H-rbI' o-Tem EXCUSED Barbara J. Kirkmeyer W. H. Webster ' Minutes, May 5, 1997 970836 Page 5 BC0016 Hello