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Home My WebLink About980416.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO MARCH 11, 1998 TAPE #98-07 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, 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- TARDY 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 Webster moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of March 9, 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. COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Baxter reported he met with the EMS Coordinator, and the Town of Kersey to try and get an agreement established concerning Emergency Medical Services. (Let the record reflect that Commissioner Kirkmeyer is now present.) 980416 BC0016 PUBLIC INPUT: John Folsom, county resident, suggested with the upcoming census in 2000, demographic changes, and growth in the area, this would be a good time to consider realigning the County Commissioner District lines. Mr. Folsom stated 45 percent of the votes come from Greeley, 35 percent come from other municipalities, and 25 percent are rural voters who are unable to elect Commissioner candidates. His suggested solutions include realigning county boundaries to match those of state representatives, changing at-large representation to territorial, or making all five commissioner positions at-large, giving voters one vote for each position. Chair Harbert stated the districts were realigned in the last census and the decision to move the boundaries must come from the County Clerk and Recorder. Commissioner Kirkmeyer commented that three-fifths of the Board come from an agricultural background. WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: All Funds $140,245.96 Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BIDS: PRESENT AND APPROVE 1998 CORRUGATED PLASTIC PIPE BID - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: Pat Persichino, Director of General Services, stated the sole bid from Advanced Drainage was received late and requested this bid be approved on an emergency basis to allow all pipe to be purchased at the same time. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said bid on an emergency basis. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. PRESENT FUEL-DIESEL, UNLEADED, AND PROPANE BID - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: Mr. Persichino presented the two bids received. Said bids will be considered for approval Wednesday, March 25, 1998. PRESENT SEEDING (VARIOUS LOCATIONS) BID - PEST AND WEED DEPARTMENT: Mr. Persichino presented the three bids received. Said bids will be considered for approval Wednesday, March 25, 1998. PRESENT MARTIN SUBDIVISION LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BID - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: Mr. Persichino presented the four bids received. Said bids will be considered for approval Wednesday, March 25, 1998. PRESENT BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT HOT/COLD MIX AND ASPHALT BID - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: Mr. Persichino presented the three bids received. Said bids will be considered for approval Wednesday, March 25, 1998. Minutes, March 11, 1998 980416 Page 2 BC0016 APPROVE 1998 STEEL BID - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: Mr. Persichino recommended the Board approve the low bid from Big "R" Manufacturing and Distribution for the following items: corrugated metal pipe, structural plate pipe, aluminum box culverts, beams, steel piling, sign posts, sheet piling, cattle guard cross bar, guard rail, guard rail ends, 10' to 19' radius curved guard rail, 20' to 50' radius curved guard rail, tubular guard rail, and steel bridge deck. Mr. Persichino recommended the Board approve the low bid from Winograd's Steel and Supply for the following items: steel angles, pipe, tubing, flat plate, fabricated guard rail, and fencing. Mr. Persichino recommended the Board approve the low bid from CRS-Hydro Conduit Corporation for the following items: RCP pipes, ECP (arch) pipes, and end sections. In response to Commissioner Baxter, Mr. Persichino stated these items are priced by the foot; therefore, until purchasing knows how much of each item is needed there are no definite prices. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said bid. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. BUSINESS: NEW: CONSIDER FACILITIES USE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE: John Pickle, Health Department Director, explained the Health Department is conducting training for Health Education Standards at Colorado Mountain College and recommended approval of said agreement. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER CHANGE ORDER LETTER #1 FOR DIABETES CONTROL CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Pickle stated this change order will increase the amount received from the State by $1,950 for a total of$7,325 for the Diabetes Control Program. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said change order and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER TWO APPLICATIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF SIGNALS AND GATES TO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Drew Scheltinga, County Engineer, explained the County is required to apply to the Public Utility Commissioner to receive a contract and authorization to install signals and gates at railroad crossings on Weld County roads. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said applications and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER LONG-TERM ROAD MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - ANDESITE ROCK COMPANY: Mr. Scheltinga explained this agreement is similar to others in the area which use Weld County Road 7. Mr. Scheltinga stated this is part of the old Camenish site; however, Andesite Rock Company is the new owner and the original agreement needs to be updated. This agreement also states the operator will install a paved acceleration lane and participate in future maintenance of Weld County Road 7. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Minutes, March 11, 1998 980416 Page 3 BC0016 Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously. In response to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Mr. Scheltinga stated June 1, 1998, is a reasonable completion date to be added to condition#3. Commissioner Webster amended his motion to add July 1, 1998 as a completion date to condition #3. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF 54TH STREET ROAD BETWEEN 65TH AVENUE AND WELD COUNTY ROAD 396: Commissioner Webster moved to approve said closure. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. PLANNING: CONSIDER VACATION OF SUP #408 FOR A DAIRY - WALTER AND VIRGINIA BAILEY: Scott Ballstadt, Department of Planning Services representative, stated the applicant was not present; however, a letter dated February 19, 1998, was received to represent their request. Mr. Ballstadt explained the applicant recently applied for a recorded exemption; however, since the dairy is no longer active, a Condition of Approval for RE #2156 requires the applicant to vacate SUP #408. In response to Commissioner Baxter, Mr. Ballstadt stated the applicant will keep the animals allowed by right and does not intend to operate a dairy. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said vacation. Seconded by Commissioner Webster, the motion 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 9:25 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO A Loin, set- Constance L. Harbert, Chair It ot Board �♦ j W. Webster, Pro-Tem t , � i► he Board orge EBaxter Dale K. Hall / /Barbara J. Kirkmeyer Minutes, March 11, 1998 980416 Page 4 BC0016 Hello