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Home My WebLink About991228.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO MAY 26, 1999 TAPE #99-20 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, May 26, 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 MINUTES: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of May 24, 1999, as printed. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Baxter moved to approve the Certification of Hearings conducted on May 24, 1999, as follows: 1)A Site Specific Development Plan and Planned Unit Development Final Plan, S #488, Bill Hall/Lindies Lake. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: There were no additions to the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. PROCLAMATIONS: MEMORIAL DAY, MAY 31, 1999: Chair Hall read the certificates proclaiming May 31, 1999, as Memorial Day, and stated they will be presented at the ceremonies taking place on that day. 991228 CLL. inCu_C //) -P BC0016 PRESENTATIONS: RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - GLORIA SCHELL, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: Chair Hall read and presented a plaque to Gloria Schell recognizing her for over 22 years of dedicated service to Weld County in the Buildings and Grounds Department. Pat Persichino, Director of General Services, presented Ms. Schell with a retirement pin and thanked her for all of her hard work. RECOGNITION OF SERVICES-IRA ROBINS,ASSESSOR'S OFFICE: Chair Hall read and presented a plaque to Ira Robins recognizing him for 11 years of dedicated service to Weld County in the Assessor's Office. Stan Sessions, Weld County Assessor, presented Mr. Robins with a retirement pin and thanked him for all his hard work and for helping make the transition between elected officials a smooth process. RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - ROLAND FROID, ASSESSOR'S OFFICE: Chair Hall read and presented a plaque to Roland Froid recognizing him for 12 years of dedicated service to Weld County in the Assessor's Office. Mr. Sessions presented Mr. Froid with a retirement pin and thanked him for all his hard work. RECOGNITION OF SERVICES-JANICE TAPPY, SOCIAL SERVICES: Chair Hall read and presented a plaque to Janice Tappy recognizing her for 12 years of dedicated service to Weld County in the Social Services Department. Judy Griego, Director of Social Services, presented Ms. Tappy with a retirement pin and thanked her for all of her work with the clients. COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports. PUBLIC INPUT: Sheri Hannah-Ruh,Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, presented the Board with a Guide to Smoke-Free Dining in Colorado and gave a brief summary of facts regarding tobacco use in Weld County. Commissioner Geile commended Ms. Hannah-Ruh for being involved in the various communities and stated her program has been well received. WARRANTS: Esther Gesick, Deputy Clerk to the Board, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: All Funds $366,688.50 Electronic Transfers -All Funds $1,937,224.08 Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the warrants as presented by Ms. Gesick. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BIDS: PRESENT BIDS: There were no new bids to present. Minutes, May 26, 1999 991228 Page 2 BC0016 BUSINESS: OLD: CONSIDER NON-EXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE OF WELD COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - DEBORAH AND HENRY THUENER II (CON'T FROM 05/24/99): Frank Hempen, Jr., Director of Public Works, stated this non- exclusive license agreement is needed to allow access to a Recorded Exemption. He stated it allows use of Weld County Road 21 for one mile north of Weld County Road 20. Mr. Hempen stated this is a standard agreement which has been reviewed by the Public Works Department and County Attorney's Office. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously. NEW: CONSIDER TRANSPORTATION FARE PLAN AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN:Walt Speckman, Director of Human Services, stated this is a competitive grant and the plan is requesting $10,000 which will be used to research the transportation programs used by other rural communities. In response to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Mr. Speckman stated the research should be completed by May 2000. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said plan and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER NOTICE OF RENEWAL FOR 1999-2000 COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS INMATE INTENSIVE SUPERVISION PROGRAM, AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN, AND RESCIND RESOLUTION #991014 DATED MAY 10, 1999: Jan Spangler, Weld County Community Corrections Board, requested the previous notice of renewal be rescinded. She explained the State has requested a new contract in the amount of$42,000, rather than the change order in the amount of$25,000. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said notice of renewal, authorize the Chair to sign, and to rescind Resolution#991014, dated May 10, 1999. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously. DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY, APPROVE CONTRACT TO AUCTION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - RITCHIE BROS.AUCTIONEERS(AMERICA)INC.:Mr. Hempen recommended the listed equipment be declared surplus and stated the funds from the sale will be put towards new equipment as needed. In response to Commissioner Vaad, Mr. Hempen stated the age of equipment is determined by the number of hours and added this particular equipment has been operated approximately 1,800 hours per year over the past eight or nine years. Commissioner Vaad moved to declare said equipment as surplus, approve the contract to auction with Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers(America) Inc., and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY, AUTHORIZE TRADE-IN TO COLORADO MACHINERY, APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Hempen stated there is a $17,455 difference between the 1997 and 1999 equipment and added the County will save money by upgrading to new equipment rather than maintaining the current equipment. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to declare said equipment as Minutes, May 26, 1999 991228 Page 3 BC0016 surplus, authorize the trade-in to Colorado Machinery, approve the purchase order and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER REAPPOINTMENT TO THE BUILDING TRADES ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Commissioner Baxter moved to approve the reappointment of Tom Fisher to the Building Trades Advisory Committee with his term to expire April 10, 2002. Commissioner Vaad seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER CONTRACT WITH STATE OF COLORADO, DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS, FOR AGRICULTURAL FEASIBILITY GRANT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated under this contract the County will receive funding to conduct a study to determine the technical and economic feasibility of establishing a plant to process locally grown meats. Mr. Barker stated there is an in-kind match of$40,000 and the following item of business allows for the work to be done. In response to Commissioner Geile, Chair Hall commented Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Educational and Charitable Foundation approached the County and requested this contract because the grant requires a governmental entity to accept the grant. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER AGREEMENT TO CONDUCT STUDY TO DETERMINE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING PROCESSING PLANT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - WELD COUNTY AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN FARMERS UNION EDUCATION AND CHARITABLE FOUNDATION: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: ESTABLISH THE WELD COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AD-HOC COMMITTEE AND APPOINT MEMBERS: Commissioner Baxter moved to approve the establishment of the Weld County Agricultural Ad-Hoc Committee and to appoint Thomas Haren, Francis Gregerson, Marlene Sidwell, Chuck Carlson, Arthur Elmquist, Skylar Loeffler, Jim Anderson, Mike Kinnison, Jack Schneider, Jim Vetting, Paul Farrer, Marcy Gruber, Lonnie Ochsner, Bruce Rippe, and Ray Petersen. Commissioner Vaad 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. Minutes, May 26, 1999 991228 Page 4 BC0016 There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:30 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY, CO ORADO ATTEST: fid,��I/��i ,l� `� r� fftln .J Weld County Clerk to t Dal K. Hall, Chair �► arbara J. Kirkmeyer, Pro-Tem BY: Lid" u....:.,., ,c1.-i Deputy Clerk to the B+f_ ." �]! i +�,r <7 , 0f fic / GeorgtE. axter Xei ell6) Glenn Vaad • Minutes, May 26, 1999 991228 Page 5 BC0016 Hello