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Home My WebLink About980507.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO APRIL 1, 1998 TAPE #98-08 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, April 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 MINUTES: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of March 30, 1998, as printed. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, and it 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. PROCLAMATIONS: BUILDING SAFETY WEEK - APRIL 5 - 11, 1998: Chair Harbert read the proclamation declaring April 5 - 11, 1998, as Building Safety Week. The Weld County Building Inspectors were present to receive this joint recognition. PRESENTATIONS: JOSEPH A. HOLMES SAFETY AWARD - PUBLIC WORKS: Chair Harbert read the certificate recognizing the Department of Public Works for its safe workplace. Two representatives were present to receive the award. RECOGNITION OF SERVICES-ROBERT AKIN,WELD COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: Chair Harbert read the certificate recognizing Robert Akin for his service on the Weld County Board of Adjustment. Mr. Akin was not present. 980507 C,C th W� BC0016 RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - ROY WARDELL, EXTENSION ADVISORY COUNCIL: Chair Harbert read the certificate recognizing Roy Wardell for his service on the Extension Advisory Council. Mr. Wardell was not present. RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - JIM REEMAN, EXTENSION ADVISORY COUNCIL: Chair Harbert read the certificate recognizing Jim Reeman for his service on the Extension Advisory Council. Mr. Reeman was present to receive his certificate. RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - SHEILA LANDFAIR-MUELLER, PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL: Chair Harbert read the certificate recognizing Sheila Landfair-Mueller for her service on the Private Industry Council. Ms. Landfair- Mueller was not present. RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - RON KAUFFMAN, PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL: Chair Harbert read the certificate recognizing Ron Kauffman for his service on the Private Industry Council. Mr. Kauffman was not present. RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - SAM LEEPER, PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL: Chair Harbert read the certificate recognizing Sam Leeper for his service on the Private Industry Council. Mr. Leeper was not present. COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Kirkmeyer reported the Maintenance of Effort Bill was heard by Committee and passed on in the amount of $3.6 million. Commissioner Kirkmeyer explained the Governor is thinking of vetoing the bill if passed by the Senate Appropriation Committee because he believes the money should be used entirely for the welfare system. Commissioner Kirkmeyer also reported she and Bruce Barker, County Attorney, met with Wade Livingston, State Attorney General's Office, and are waiting to hear whether the State will accept the Memorandum of Understanding they have drafted. Chair Harbert commended Commissioner Kirkmeyer for all of her efforts. 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 $351,106.08 Electronic Transfers -All Funds $724,748.41 Commissioner Baxter moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Minutes, April 1, 1998 980507 Page 2 BC0016 BIDS: PRESENT ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE SOCIAL SERVICES BUILDING BID - FINANCE DEPARTMENT: Pat Persichino presented the two bids received. He explained these services will be used to remodel the old Social Services Building. In response to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Mr. Persichino stated Bley Associates, Architects, is the current architectural firm working on the new Social Services building. Said bids will be considered for approval April 15, 1998. APPROVE MOW AND HERBICIDAL APPLICATION - WEED AND PEST DEPARTMENT: Mr. Persichino read the memorandum submitted by Ron Broda, Public Works Department, who recommends using two bidders in each region of the County, as necessary to complete the timely mowing and spraying for effective weed control. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said bids as listed in the memorandum. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously. BUSINESS: NEW: CONSIDER LETTER OF INTENT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH CONFERENCE SUPPORT GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: John Pickle, Director of Health Department, stated this letter of intent is requesting supplemental funds from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in the amount of$18,720 to be used for video confrencing and live presentations in five different regional locations in Colorado. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said letter of intent and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF EL POMAR YOUTH IN COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANT AWARD AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Pickle explained the Greeley West Peer Helper organization from Greeley West High School has awarded $500 to the Health Department. He stated these funds will be used to purchase educational materials, and incentives for those using the program, as well as the peer educators for volunteering their time. Commissioner Webster moved to accept said grant award and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER CHANGE ORDER LETTER #1 FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Pickle explained due to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment underestimating their expenses the amounts to be reimbursed to each participating agency will be reduced by 10 percent. Mr. Pickle stated this reduction will not effect Weld County due to salary savings resulting from staff vacancies in the Health Care Program for Children with Special Needs. Commissioner George Baxter moved to approve said change order and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously. Minutes, April 1, 1998 980507 Page 3 BC0016 CONSIDER 1998 IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Pickle stated this contract will allow the Health Department to work with SCT to promote the use of the Colorado Immunization Tracking System. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Webster, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER 1998 HIV PREVENTION SERVICES CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Pickle stated this is a continuation grant for HIV Prevention Services for rural at-risk communities, prevention case management, and public awareness. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Webster, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATURAL GAS AND ELECTRIC, LLC GAS SALES CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Persichino recommended approval of the agreement with Rocky Mountain Gas and Electric to provide natural gas service to Weld County through the Greeley Gas Company lines. Mr. Persichino explained this proposal will save the County approximately $17,000. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR JAIL REMODEL AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - GROWLING BEAR COMPANY, INC.: Mr. Persichino explained this contract with Growling Bear Company, Inc., is for the replacement of the showers in C pod at the jail and drywall in the basement parking lot for the Sheriffs Office. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. PLANNING: CONSIDER VACATION OF USR #777 - DINIS/LIESER: Scott Ballstadt, Department of Planning Services representative, stated Special Review Permit #777 is located north of and adjacent to State Highway 392 and west of and adjacent to Weld County Road 55. The permit was issued to Jack Dinis May 27, 1987, by the Board of Commissioners for a livestock confinement operation with a maximum of 1,200 animal units. Mr. Ballstadt explained the current owner, Frances Lieser, has applied for Recorded Exemption #2165; however, as a condition of approval for said exemption, the Department of Planning Services is requiring USR#777 be vacated. Mr. Ballstadt viewed the site and stated it does not appear the operation ever commenced and is not currently active. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said vacation. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. Minutes, April 1, 1998 980507 Page 4 BC0016 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 9:25 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS W D COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: �G0.25 r_eJ�� j �C �i.e77 g,, Const ce L. Har rt, Chair Weld County Clerk to tha9 �y/Q n W. H. Webster, ro-Temkj_e „U BY: \ - Deputy Cler d L org E. Baxter Dal K. Hall jall 6064.4„.c. ..1 4/,,,dgaiiirc. Barbara J. Kirkmeyer Minutes, April 1, 1998 980507 Page 5 BC0016 Hello