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Home My WebLink About960357.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO MARCH 11, 1996 TAPE #96-09 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, March 11, 1996, 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 Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, Chair Commissioner George E. Baxter, Pro-Tem Commissioner Dale K. Hall Commissioner Constance L. Harbert - TARDY Commissioner W. H. Webster Also present: County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Shelly Miller Finance and Administration Director, Don Warden Let the record reflect Commissioner Harbert is now present. MINUTES: Commissioner Webster moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of March 6, 1996, as printed. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Hall moved to approve the hearings conducted on March 6, 1996, as follows: 1) Special Review Permit for a wet sand and gravel mining operation in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, Owens Brothers Concrete Company. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. ADDITIONS: There were no additions to the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Baxter moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: No reports were given. PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was offered. 960357 BC0016 WARRANTS: Don Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: All Funds $ 751,630.15 Commissioner Webster moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BUSINESS: OLD: CONSIDER RENEWAL OF TAVERN LIQUOR LICENSE, WITH EXTENDED HOURS, FROM RICE ENTERPRISES, INC., DBA FORT TWENTY ONE, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN (CONT. FROM 02/26/96): Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated Deputy Roger Ainsworth, Sheriffs Office, is present to update the Board on this matter. Deputy Ainsworth explained Deputy Vicki Laeger, Sheriffs Office, spoke with Kathy Strub, Manager of Fort Twenty-One, on February 2, 1996, and provided her with copies of the incident reports, a State Liquor Code, and information on intoxication identification classes for employees, including all new employees. He confirmed for Commissioner Hall that the concerns of the Sheriffs Office have been addressed and recommended employees be required to attend said classes. Mr. Barker clarified there is a session on March 25, 1996, which will be instructed by Dave Sauter, State Liquor Enforcement Division, and attendance of such a session for all current and new employees should be required as a Condition of Approval of this License. Ms. Strub confirmed her conversation with Deputy Laeger and noted the establishment has had a clean record since June 1995. She also agreed with the suggested conditions. Commissioner Hall moved to approve the renewal of said License, including Conditions of Approval #1 and #2 concerning said classes, and authorize the Chair to sign. Mr. Barker confirmed for Ms. Strub the Condition of Approval requiring security guards three days per week will also be included on said License. Commissioner Hall agreed, and Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING WELD COUNTY TASK FORCE BETWEEN CITY OF GREELEY POLICE DEPARTMENT AND WELD COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN (TABLED 02/05/96): Commissioner Hall moved to bring said matter back on the table. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Mr. Barker explained the City has made his suggested changes to Sections IV.B. and IV.C. of said agreement and recommended approval of same. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, seconded by Commissioner Baxter, carried unanimously. NEW: CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WELD COUNTY ROAD 8 BETWEEN WELD COUNTY ROAD 29 AND MATTHEWS STREET: Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said closure, and Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Minutes, March 11, 1996 960357 Page 2 BC0016 CONSIDER REASSIGNMENT AND APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION: Chair Kirkmeyer stated Zachary Allely will be reassigned to District 3 to replace Curt Moore, with his term expiration to remain as July 31, 1996, and Cristie Nicklas will replace Mr. Allely as an at-large representative, with her term also expiring July 31, 1996. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said reassignment and appointment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall and carried unanimously. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING CHAIR TO SIGN PETITION FOR ANNEXATION TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF TOWN OF FIRESTONE, COLORADO - FIRESTONE FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD: Mr. Barker explained this petition and the following annexation petition have been submitted to the Board for approval and include corrections to roadways. He noted all plat maps, legal descriptions, and the form of the petitions are correct. Virginia Buczek, Trustee for Firestone, explained the specific roads proposed for annexation and noted the purpose is to clean up messes and provide access to and a viable corridor for the Town of Firestone. She stated an extensive traffic study has been completed and the Town has expended $70,000.00 on this project. Responding to questions from the Board, Ms. Buczek confirmed the Town will maintain the roads and is working in a reasonable and responsible manner. She answered further questions from the Board concerning pavement and gravel on Weld County Roads 18 and 20, and Chair Kirkmeyer requested the Public Works Department look at the roads regarding standards. No public testimony was offered. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said petition and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING CHAIR TO SIGN PETITION FOR ANNEXATION TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF TOWN OF FIRESTONE, COLORADO - FIRESTONE FOURTH: Commissioner Webster moved to approve said petition and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON WELD COUNTY ROAD 72 AT WELD COUNTY ROAD 41: Drew Scheltinga, County Engineer for Public Works Department, stated a request was received from residents at the corner of Weld County Roads 72 and 41. He explained an investigation and traffic count were completed, and, even though the traffic counts were low, the sight distance is extremely limited. Mr. Scheltinga noted the intersection is totally blind in three of the four directions; therefore, he recommended installation of "Stop Ahead" and "Stop" signs at both the eastbound and westbound lanes on Road 72 at the approach to Road 41. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said installation, and Commissioner Hall 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. Minutes, March 11, 1996 960357 Page 3 BC0016 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. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SEt11 &rKwkmey4rf COUNTY, COLDO �� kitt Wefflt I a k to the Board �> 1. TWLf te �� i G/ 5 . Ba ter r ena� $-� �TClerk the Board Dale K. Hall xWL Constance L. Har 3ert W. . ebster Minutes, March 11, 1996 960357 Page 4 BC0016 Hello