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Home My WebLink About980901.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO JUNE 1, 1998 TAPE #98-13 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, June 1, 1998, 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 Constance L. Harbert, Chair Commissioner W. H. Webster, Pro-Tem Commissioner George E. Baxter Commissioner Dale K. Hall Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer Also present: County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Esther E. Gesick Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden READ ORDINANCE BY TAPE: READ EMERGENCY ORDINANCE #198-A BY TAPE: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to read Emergency Ordinance#198-A by tape. Seconded by Commissioner Webster, the motion carried unanimously. MINUTES: Commissioner Webster moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of May 27, 1998, as printed. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the Certification of Hearings conducted on May 27, 1998, as follows: 1) Site Specific Development Plan and Final Plat #448 - Jubilee Acres, Merle and Karla Grieser. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: There were no additions to the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Baxter moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 980901 BC0016 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 $591,203.08 Electronic Transfers -All Funds $2,541,682.48 Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BUSINESS: NEW: CONSIDER DUST BLOWING COMPLAINT - S18, T8N, R60 (THOMAS/LINDSEY): Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated this complaint involves a property that is in a trust. The trust deed is held by Sharon Bennett of Heartland Community Foundation. Mr. Barker explained a notice was sent to the wrong address resulting in a delayed response from Ms. Bennett, and he recommended continuing this matter to Wednesday, June 3, 1998, because it is not clear who manages the property. In response to Chair Harbert, Mr. Barker stated Myron Showers is the complainant. Commissioner Webster moved to continue this matter to June 3, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Barker explained the property was under contract; however, the closing never occurred and the property is still managed by the Heartland Community Foundation. CONSIDER OIL AND GAS LEASE (SMALL TRACT) WITH NORTH AMERICAN RESOURCES COMPANY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - S23, T2N, R68: Mr. Barker stated Weld County policy requires a $200 fee for small tract oil and gas leases, and this amount has been paid by North American Resources Company. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said lease and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEMS: Walt Speckman, Director of Human Services, stated Lutheran Health Systems will provide therapeutic services for children with disabilities and will be paid $40 per hour. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT: Mr. Speckman stated the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment will provide medical and dental services to approximately 250 eligible Migrant Head Start children in Frederick, Fort Morgan, six sites in Greeley, Olathe, and Grand Junction. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hall. In response to Commissioner Minutes, June 1, 1998 980901 Page 2 BC0016 Kirkmeyer, Mr. Speckman stated the maximum amount is $170,000 and 250 children are estimated. He explained the children receive constant attention from on-site staff and children who are too young to attend school will be registered at a day care center as an extension of the Head Start Program. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - MONTROSE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY: Mr. Speckman stated this agreement will provide funds to cover the expense of custodial service, utility service reimbursement, building maintenance, and food service for the Montrose County Housing Authority. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER SERVICE ENHANCEMENT REQUEST AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, INC. (SCT): Mr. Warden stated SCT will provide extra services at Head Start locations paid for with grant monies. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said request and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER LAW ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL DUTY AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - R.E.I., LLC: Mr. Barker stated this agreement is for Site Construction Security. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM VEGETATION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST TO ENTER UPON CERTAIN LANDS: Ron Broda, Public Works Department, stated this request is to gain right of entry to carry out weed control measures. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said request. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF WELD COUNTY ROAD 41 BETWEEN WELD COUNTY ROADS 4 AND 8: Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said temporary closure. Seconded by Commissioner Webster, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF WELD COUNTY ROAD 52 BETWEEN WELD COUNTY ROADS 43 AND 45: Commissioner Webster moved to approve said temporary closure. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF WELD COUNTY ROAD 70 BETWEEN WELD COUNTY ROADS 53 AND 55: Commissioner Webster moved to approve said temporary closure. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously. Minutes, June 1, 1998 980901 Page 3 BC0016 CONSIDER TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF WELD COUNTY ROAD 120 BETWEEN WELD COUNTY ROADS 127 AND 125: Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said temporary closure. Seconded by Commissioner Webster, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION OF ERIE AREA ROAD ADVISORY GROUP: Drew Scheltinga, Public Works Department, requested the Board accept the recommendations from the Erie Area Road Advisory Group to use chipseal and crackfill on Weld County Road 5 from State Highway 7 to State Highway 52 for an estimated cost of $40,000. The Group also recommends extending Weld County Road 8 over Coal Creek for an estimated cost of $50,000. Mr. Scheltinga stated these projects will be covered by the 1998 Trust Fund. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES WEST OF ARROWHEAD DRIVE, ADJACENT TO ARROWHEAD LAKE: Mr. Scheltinga explained the Public Works Department has been receiving complaints about people parking along the east side of Arrowhead Lake. He recommended installing four "No Parking" Signs along the west side of Arrowhead Drive adjacent to the lake. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said installation. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON WELD COUNTY ROAD 26, EAST OF WELD COUNTY ROAD 1: Mr. Scheltinga explained the Public Works Department has been requested to reduce the speed limit on Weld County Road 26, east of Weld County Road 1 because the BMX Track and Union Reservoir have increased the volume of traffic on Weld County Road 26. The City of Longmont is requesting "45 MPH" speed limit signs be posted to insure the safety of the traveling public. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said installation. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously. In response to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Mr. Scheltinga stated he will speak with the City of Longmont regarding the possibility of the City annexing Weld County Road 26. CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - OSBORNE: Mr. Barker stated this is a standard form used by the Ambulance Services to provide paramedic education. Commissioner Baxter reported that Gary McCabe, Director of Ambulance Service, stated this program now requires the trainees to give four years of full- time service in return for their training. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously. Minutes, June 1, 1998 980901 Page 4 BC0016 CONSIDER CHANGE ORDER LETTER #3 FOR COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Warden stated this change order letter includes end-of-the-year adjustments. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said change order and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT - DEED OF TRUST AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - FLORIDA CIRTECH, INC., CIRTECH HOLDING, LLC ET. AL: Mr. Barker explained in 1996, the Board signed an agreement with Florida Cirtech, Inc. Under this agreement, Florida Cirtech agreed to a five-year term on the property for a building project; however, they have refinanced the property and changed their name so they have to redo their subordination agreement and take on all requirements of the previous agreement. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said subordination and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously. Chair Harbert commented that this property is located in the Weld County Business Park. CONSIDER EMERGENCY ORDINANCE #198-A, IN THE MATTER OF A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE YEAR 1998: Mr. Warden stated Ordinance #198-A has been read by tape and explained this ordinance concerns year end encumbrances which include additional work done on the Poudre River Trail, grants to the Departments of Health and Human Services, purchase of water shares at Hokestra Pit, and construction work on Weld County Road 392. Mr. Warden also stated General Fund encumbrances include the Airport Energy Impact Grant and terminal monies, as well as new positions in the Department of Planning Services. There was no public input concerning this matter. Commissioner Webster moved to approve Ordinance #198-A as an emergency. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent agenda. Ordinance#198-A was approved on an emergency basis. Let the minutes reflect that the above and foregoing actions were attested to and respectfully submitted by the Acting Clerk to the Board. Minutes, June 1, 1998 980901 Page 5 BC0016 There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:30 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WEL COUNTY, COLORADO O ' ii ATTEST: i � L�b�j�, 'G'�"'ucl ezztdaix Constance L. Harbe , Chair Weld County Clerk to the lard top W. H. WWbst r, ro-Tem BY: I ±4 c/ a lJ_ .fir' ^-S Deputy Clerk to the Boa .►` U rge . Baxter Dale K. Hall / d- B rbara J. Kirkmeyer Minutes, June 1, 1998 980901 Page 6 BC0016 Hello