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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
AUGUST 4, 1997
TAPE #97-20
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,
August 4, 1997, at the hour of 9:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL:
MINUTES:
CERTIFICATION
OF HEARINGS:
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, Carol A. Harding
Finance and Administration Director, Don Warden
Commissioner Webster moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of July 30, 1997, as printed. Commissioner Hall
seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
Commissioner Harbert moved to approve the hearing conducted on July 30,
1997, as follows: 1) Special Review Permit #1151 for a livestock confinement
operation consisting of a 6000 -head dairy (2500 milking -cow herd) with three
office buildings and 29 accessory -to -the -farm dwellings in the A (Agricultural)
Zone District, Francis Gregerson. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS: There were no additions to the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Webster moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
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PUBLIC INPUT:
Norman Nash, who lives approximately two miles south of the Meyer Feedlot
in Greeley, asked for the assistance of the County in any way possible to help
resolve the situation over the odor at the Meyer Feedlot. Mr. Nash expressed
his frustration of being a Weld County resident trying to deal with an issue which
is within the incorporated boundaries of the City of Greeley. He stated the odor
has been constant in the evening and night hours since early spring.
Commissioner Hall explained the Health Department has been assisting the
City, but must stay within the state health guidelines. Commissioner Harbert
also noted the Chamber of Commerce is trying to negotiate some end to the
situation. Mr. Nash reiterated it is extremely frustrating having no voice in the
matter, since he lives outside the city limits, and again encouraged the Board
of County Commissioners to assist in any way possible.
WARRANTS: Don Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following
warrants for approval by the Board:
All Funds
Electronic Transfer:
Payroll Fund
$ 669,795.38
$ 92,795.78
Commissioner Hall moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.
Warden. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
BUSINESS:
NEW: CONSIDER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR 3.2% BEER LICENSE FROM
HIGHLANDLAKE, INC., AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Bruce Barker,
County Attorney, stated the report received from Deputy Mark Profitt of the
Sheriffs Office, indicated no concerns regarding said renewal. Commissioner
Hall moved to approve said renewal and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded
by Commissioner Webster, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR THE ECONOMIC DISLOCATION AND
WORKER ADJUSTMENT ACT 1997 PROGRAM YEAR WITH COLORADO
COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Walt Speckman, Director of Human Services,
stated this agreement will provide $12,500, in the form of education scholarship
vouchers, which will be used to coordinate services with higher education to
enhance the retraining of dislocated workers. Mr. Speckman further explained
the scholarship vouchers may only be used to pay for in -state tuition and class
fees at community colleges. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said
agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Hall,
the motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR LOCAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Warden explained this
is the contract for $12,400 of grant funds received each year for emergency
medical services. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said contract and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER REQUEST FROM VEGETATION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
TO ENTER UPON CERTAIN LANDS: Commissioner Hall moved to approve
said request. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Harbert,
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: DESIGNATE ADDITIONAL MONEY MARKET
FUNDS AS DEPOSITORIES FOR WELD COUNTY FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE
WELD COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST IN SUCH FUNDS: Mr. Barker
indicated he received a request from Art Willis, Treasurer, to have the Board
change the authorizations for his investment of Weld County funds. Mr. Willis
is requesting authorization to invest County funds in the Money Market Fund,
Government Securities Fund and the Treasury Securities Fund of Mitchell
Hutchins Liquid Institutional Reserves through Paine Webber, Inc. Mr. Barker
stated he has spoken with Jeff Nutall and Adam Vengrow of Paine Webber, who
assure him the investment policies and goals of the three funds meet Colorado
Revised Statute requirements. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said
request, authorizing the Treasurer to invest in the above -listed funds. The
motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Hall, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE PAVING,
AND/OR REPAVING OF MAIN STREET IN THE TOWN OF GROVER,
COLORADO, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - WCR 390: Mr. Barker
indica'ed this agreement covers paving and repaving of the Town of Grover's
Main Street between Weld County Road 390 and the Town of Grover's west
jurisdictional boundary. Dave Becker, Public Works, was present to answer
questions. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Webster, the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR DONATION OF RIGHTS -OF -WAY FOR
POUDRE RIVER TRAIL WITH HALL-IRWIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Barker stated the easements included
in said agreement allow crossing the right-of-way north from Weld County Road
62.25 and west from Weld County Road 25. He noted the necessary action is
dedication and acceptance of the rights -of -way. Mr. Barker also indicated Hall -
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Irwin Construction Company needed the signed agreement by July 31, 1997,
which was the end of its fiscal year; therefore, Chair Baxter has already signed
the agreement. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign, nunc pro tunc July 31, 1997. Seconded by
Commissioner Harbert, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: VACATE PORTIONS OF WELD COUNTY
ROADS 64 AND 64.5: Mr. Barker indicated the vacation of Weld County Roads
64 and 64.5 are made necessary by the airport project for the construction of
the NS Runway. He noted surrounding property owners were notified of the
intent of this hearing by letter mailed out on July 25, 1997. Mike Reisman,
Airport Manager, stated Weld County Road 64 will be closed immediately;
however, Weld County Road 64.5 will not be closed until approximately July of
next year. Dennis Hoshiko, adjacent property owner, asked the attempt be
made to keep 64 open as long as possible, since harvest is beginning at this
time. He also questioned the airport plans for reduction of weeds which are
currently maturing. Mr. Reisman explained the airport received additional
Federal dollars this year for site relocation; however, it is nearly impossible to
keep the road open after ground moving begins. Mr. Barker pointed out the
vacation does not stop it from being a usable road until it is closed. The draft
resolution is written such that the roads will be closed as needed. Commissioner
Hall pointed out the Airport Authority Board is doing everything it can to leave
the roads open as long as possible; however, the reason for leaving 64.5 open
this next year is to help accommodate the public upon closure of 64. Mr.
Reisman responded to other questions from Mr. Hoshiko regarding utilities,
movement of soil, and relocation of irrigation laterals. After further discussion,
Commissioner Hall moved to approve said vacation. The motion, which was
seconded by Commissioner Harbert, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL:
Commissioner Hall moved to appoint Lucille Mantelli to replace Dick Wesolowski
as a Large Business Representative on said board. Seconded by Commissioner
Webster, 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.
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There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:30 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Dale K. Hall
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