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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JANUARY 8, 1997
TAPE #97-02
ROLL CALL:
MINUTES:
ADDITIONS:
CONSENT AGENDA:
PRESENTATIONS:
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,
January 8, 1997, at the hour of 9:00 a.m.
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 Harding
Finance and Administration Director, Don Warden
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of January 6, 1997, as printed. Commissioner Harbert
seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
"Present Bids" was added after "Warrants"
Commissioner Harbert moved to approve the consent agenda with said addition.
Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF CELLULAR PHONE TO PLAN DE SALUD DEL VALLE
AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS FROM AT&T: Craig Goudy, Corporate
AT&T, gave an overview of The Cellular for the Community Program, through
which a cellular phone is awarded to various nonprofit agencies. Mr. Goudy
presented a cellular phone to Caroline Martinez of Plan de Salud del Valle and
Nancy Raben of Sexual Assault Survivors. The agencies will each be allowed
use of said phones for a one-year period.
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RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - DR. PAUL HIRATZKA, BOARD OF
TRUSTEES FOR NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER: Chair Baxter read
said certificate recognizing Dr. Paul Hiratzka for seven years of service on the
Board of Trustees for North Colorado Medical Center. Dr. Hiratzka was not
present.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - BILL DUDLEY, FAIR BOARD: Chair Baxter
read said certificate recognizing Bill Dudley for his service on the Fair Board
during the past year. Mr. Dudley was not present.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - JOHN MACKENZIE, WELD 911
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICE AUTHORITY BOARD: Chair Baxter
read said certificate recognizing John MacKenzie, who was not present, for his
service during the past four years.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - ANNE WHITE, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
Chair Baxter presented a certificate to Anne White for her service during the
past six years on the Board of Adjustment.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - JOE MURPHY, PLACEMENT
ALTERNATIVES COMMISSION: Chair Baxter read said certificate recognizing
Joe Murphy for his service on the Placement Alternatives Commission. Mr.
Murphy was not present.
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 $ 1,051,847.09
Commissioner Webster moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.
Warden. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
BIDS: PRESENT BRIDGE PROJECT 31/68A REPLACEMENT - PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT: Mr. Warden read the names of the seven vendors submitting
bids. Said bid will be considered for approval on January 22, 1997.
BUSINESS:
NEW: CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: DENOMINATION OF WELD COUNTY ROAD
27.5 (77TH AVENUE) BETWEEN COLORADO STATE HIGHWAY 60 AND
WELD COUNTY ROAD 54, AS "TWO RIVERS PARKWAY": Commissioner
Hall reviewed the history of the Road 27.5 project and how it provides a more
direct route from West Greeley to Highway 85. He stated through discussions
with Mayor Vernon Nelson of Greeley it was determined that denominating a
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new name would be the best action to take, rather than try to decide whether to
call it 77th Avenue or Weld County Road 27.5. Commissioner Harbert stated
she is delighted to have the more direct route to Denver International Airport
and displayed the new name sign. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve
said resolution. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Webster,
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR USE OF SOIL AND/OR GRAVEL FOR ROAD
PURPOSES WITH GARY AND JEAN SHEFFLER AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN: Commissioner Kirkmeyer noted a typographical error on page two,
paragraph five, the word "peer" instead of "per." With that correction, she
moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded
by Commissioner Webster, the motion carried unanimously
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE AND
SNOW REMOVAL OF DEFENSE ACCESS ROADS WITH THE UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL HIGHWAY
ADMINISTRATION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Bruce Barker,
County Attorney, stated his office has been working with the Department of
Public Works to complete said agreement, which will replace the one which
expired September 30, 1996. In concurrence with said agreement, Public
Works will assist the Air Force by snow removal from the access road to
Minuteman Missile sites in Weld County. Mr. Barker noted said agreement
should be effective October 1, 1996 through September 30, 2001.
Commissioner Webster moved to approve said agreement and authorize Chair
to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WELD COUNTY AREA AGENCY
ON AGING AND VICTIM ASSISTANCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT BOARD
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Walt Speckman, Director of Human
Services, explained said contract is for the VALE Grant which will support
additional staff time to expand ombudsman visitations to Weld County nursing
homes and personal care boarding homes. The term of said contract is
January 1, 1997, through December 31, 1997. Commissioner Webster moved
to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION MODIFICATION REQUEST
FOR JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACTS OLDER WORKER CONTRACT
WITH THE GOVERNOR'S JOB TRAINING OFFICE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman stated this modification allows $6,097 of 1994 funds
to be moved to the current fiscal year. Commissioner Webster moved to
approve said modification request and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion,
which was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, carried unanimously.
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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 9:15 a.m.
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