HomeMy WebLinkAbout992808.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
NOVEMBER 22, 1999
TAPE #99-38
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, November 22, 1999, 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 Dale K. Hall, Chair
Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, Pro-Tem
Commissioner George E. Baxter
Commissioner M. J. Geile
Commissioner Glenn Vaad
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Esther E. Gesick
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of November 17, 1999, as printed. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion,
and it carried unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Baxter moved to approve the Certification of Hearings
conducted on November 17, 1999, as follows: 1)A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review
Permit #1242, Stan and Lori Waddell; and 2) Change of Zone #528, Siegrist Companies, Go Tuttle
Applegate, Inc. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: There were no additions to the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PUBLIC INPUT: There was no public input.
WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds $660,707.05
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner
Vaad seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF WELD COUNTY ROAD 13 BETWEEN WELD COUNTY
ROAD 12 AND STATE HIGHWAY: Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said closure. Seconded by
Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER DECLARING CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY, APPROVE CONTRACT
TO AUCTION WITH RITCHIE BROS. AUCTIONEERS (AMERICA) INC., AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN: Mr. Warden stated this contract is for the auction of surplus equipment from the Department of
Public Works. Commissioner Vaad moved to declare said equipment as surplus, approve the contract with
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (America), Inc., and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF DEED OF AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-ALBERT CHALLENGER: Lee Morrison,Assistant County Attorney,stated
Albert Challenger is not present; however, he owns property near the intersection of Weld County
Roads 54 and 17 along the Big Thompson River, and he is proposing the establishment of an agricultural
conservation easement for viewing of wildlife and a rookery in the area. Mr. Morrison explained the
property will remain as private ownership, with Mr. Challenger paying property taxes on the site, there will
be no public access; however,Weld County has the option of constructing a viewing station along the road,
and Mr. Challenger has requested there be no hunting or fishing in the area, therefore the County will need
to post"No Trespassing" signs. Mr. Morrison stated Exhibit D has been amended to indicate the trees will
not be disturbed in the rookery. He further stated Mr. Challenger has submitted photographs of the site
as it exists now and needs to submit a letter stating the photographs and corresponding map constitute
the baseline data. In response to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Morrison stated the easement will be perpetual;
however, if the easement should cease due to unique circumstances explained in the easement, the
County will be compensated for the relative value of the easement or half the value of the property.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to accept said deed of agricultural conservation easement and authorize
the Chair to sign. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion. At the request of Mr. Morrison,
Commissioner Kirkmeyer amended the motion to hold the record until a letter is received from Mr.
Challenger indicating the baseline data. Commissioner Baxter agreed with the amendment, and the
motion carried unanimously. (Clerk's Note: Mr. Challenger was present following the Planning item and
thanked the Board for accepting the easement.)
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR PARTIALLY SELF-FUNDED PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN-COLORADO COUNTIES CASUALTY AND PROPERTY POOL: Mr.Warden stated this agreement
will continue insurance coverage through the Colorado Counties Casualty and Property Pool (CAPP). He
explained CAPP is changing to a January 1st renewal date, therefore, the term of this agreement will be
from January 1, 1999,through December 31, 2000, and the amount has been included in the 2000 Budget.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreement and authorize Chair to sign. Commissioner
Vaad seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REVISION TO GENERAL ADMINISTRATION SECTION OF WELD COUNTY
ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL: Mr. Warden stated this revision reflects a change to provide service
recognition to full-time, as well as part-time employees who have served for either ten or twenty years.
Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said revision. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion
carried unanimously.
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PLANNING:
CONSIDER CONDITION OF APPROVAL#4 FORA MINOR RESUBDIVISION FOR THE VACATION OF
RIGHT-OF-WAY IN UNINCORPORATED TOWN OF BARNESVILLE - LINDSEY AND RUTH WILSON:
Mr. Barker requested this matter be continued to Wednesday, November 24, 1999. He stated staff needs
to verify some ownership information. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to continue this matter to
Wednesday, November 24, 1999, at 9:00 a.m. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent
agenda. No Ordinances were approved.
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 9:30 a.m.
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