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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
OCTOBER 6, 1997
TAPE #97-25
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,
October 6, 1997, 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 George E. Baxter, Chair
Commissioner Constance L. Harbert, Pro-Tem
Commissioner Dale K. Hall
Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer
Commissioner W. H. Webster
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Esther E. Gesick
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES:
CERTIFICATION
OF HEARINGS:
Commissioner Webster moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of October 1, 1997, as printed. Commissioner
Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
Commissioner Hall moved to approve the Certification of Hearings conducted
on October 1, 1997, as follows: 1) Special Review Permit #1091, Hirsch Dairy;
and 2) Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit #1163, Todd
and Rhonda Amen. Commissioner Harbert 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 Webster seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
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PUBLIC INPUT:
WARRANTS:
BIDS:
No public input was offered.
Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following
warrants for approval by the Board:
All Funds
Electronic Transfer:
Payroll Fund
$683,834.19
$3,223.43
Commissioner Webster moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.
Warden. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
PRESENT AND APPROVE SOCIAL SERVICES BUILDING AND FIRE
PROTECTION - FINANCE DEPARTMENT: Pat Persichino, Director of General
Services, presented this bid request on an emergency basis in order to begin
construction before winter weather arrives. Commissioner Harbert moved to
approve said bids from Growling Bear Company Inc., in the amount of
$1,277,333, for construction; Safe Systems, in the amount of $11,985, for
fire/smoke alarms; and Ameripro Fire Protection, LLC, in the amount of $18,415,
for fire sprinklers. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
BUSINESS:
OLD: CONSIDER RESCHEDULING HEARING FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF
FINAL PLANS FOR SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT #1091 - HIRSCH DAIRY:
Bruce Barker, County Attorney, requested the Board reschedule the hearing for
review and approval of final plans for Special Review Permit #1091 - Hirsch
Dairy from October 22, 1997 to November 5, 1997 at 1:30 p.m., thereby
allowing all parties to attend. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said
motion. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
NEW:
CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR EMS SUBSIDY FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Warden stated that this is an annual program of
approximately $13,000 per year. The State now requires each county to go
through an annual contract process, with renewal allowed for four additional
years. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said contract. Commissioner
Webster seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER GRANT AGREEMENT CONTRACT WITH COLORADO ACTION
FOR HEALTHY PEOPLE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Walt
Speckman, Director of Human Services, stated that under this contract, Family
Education Network of Weld County will receive $9,606 from Colorado Action for
Healthy People to conduct a child healthy habits project. The term of this award
is from Oct 15, 1997 through October 14, 1998. Commissioner Kirkmeyer
moved to approve said contract. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RENEWAL FORM FOR CHILD ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman stated that
this is an on -going agreement in which the Family Education Network of Weld
County receives a reimbursement for meals served to both adults and children.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreement. Commissioner
Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR DISTRICT RE -5J
PRESCHOOL AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman stated that
under this agreement District RE -5J will reimburse the Family Educational
Network of Weld County for each preschool student, with a maximum of 9
student equivalents. Term of said agreement is September 1, 1997, through
May 31, 1998. The maximum to be reimbursed is $19,242. Commissioner
Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreement. Commissioner Harbert seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR DISTRICT RE -5J
HEAD START MEALS AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman stated that under this agreement the School
District will provide lunch with milk for $1.75 per meal for approximately 60
children and 7 adults. The District will also provide janitorial services, snow
removal, and transportation services for off -regular -route students for $3,400.
The term of this agreement is from September 1, 1997, through May 31, 1998.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreement. Commissioner
Harbert seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR DISTRICT RE -1
PRESCHOOL AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman stated that
under this agreement, District RE -1 will reimburse the Family Educational
Network of Weld County for each preschool student with a maximum of 48
student equivalents. The term of said agreement is September 1, 1997, through
May 31, 1998. The maximum to be reimbursed is $100,800. Commissioner
Harbert moved to approve said agreement. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR DISTRICT RE -1J
MEALS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman stated that under
this agreement, District RE -1J agrees to provide lunches with milks for
approximately 30 children at a cost of $1.65 per child; breakfast for
approximately 15 children at $.90 cents; and snack for approximately 15
children at $.75 cents. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said
agreement. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: ESTABLISH ASSESSMENT PROTOCOL FOR
EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH (APEXPH) COMMITTEE AND APPOINT
MEMBERS THERETO: Mr. Barker stated that John Pickle, Director of Health
Department, spoke with the Board to establish the protocol and appoint
members to assess the health status of the community, prioritize health
problems, and develop plans to address those problems. Said committee will
sunset September 1, 1998. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said
resolution. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, and carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: DISTRIBUTION OF PAYMENT IN LIEU OF
TAXES (PILT) FOR 1997: Mr. Warden recommended continuation of
distribution based on a 50/50 percent split, which provides $44,983.12 to Public
Works and $44,983.13 to be divided between the School Districts.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said resolution. Commissioner
Harbert seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: DISTRIBUTION OF BANKHEAD-JONES
FUNDS FOR 1997: Mr. Warden recommended continuation of distribution
based on a 50/50 percent split, which provides $40,797.54 to Public Works and
$40,797.54 to be divided between the School Districts. Commissioner Webster
moved to approve said resolution. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the
motion which carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE #89-HH, IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING
THE WELD COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE: Commissioner Hall moved to
read by title only. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously. Mr. Barker read the title of Ordinance #89-HH into the record.
Kerni Keithley, Department of Planning Services, stated that they have received
no comments since the second reading. Ms. Keithley recommended the
addition of Section 23.1.7 and two definitions for "Non -Urban Scale
Development" and "Urban Scale Development" which correspond to language
proposed in the upcoming PUD Ordinance. In response to Commissioner
Kirkmeyer, Ms. Keithley said that adjacent agricultural PUD's are excluded as
long as the housing is clustered. In response to Commissioner Webster, Trevor
Jiricek, Health Department, recommended that Section 47.2.7 concerning
ground water monitoring have language added to only do the monitoring at the
discretion of the Board of County Commissioners. He stated if monitoring is
kept at the local level, it would become the responsibility of the Board and
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Health Department to establish the violation and then to show there is an impact
occurring from a certain facility. Mr. Jiricek stated the process now occurs at the
State level and is complaint driven. After further discussion, Mr. Barker
proposed language for Section 47.2.7, as follows: "Ground water monitoring
wells may be required to evaluate impacts on the ground water table. The
number, placement, construction, and monitoring of wells shall be at the
direction of the Board of County Commissioners." Mr. Jiricek recommended the
definition for "Qualified Ground Water Scientist" which was deleted on second
reading. Commissioner Hall stated his motion for second reading included the
definition, and Commissioner Kirkmeyer verified with the Clerk the definition was
included on second reading. Gloria Dunn, Department of Planning Services,
stated that they had received no additional public input on the additional
sections proposed. She presented a copy of Section 43 with the changes
requested on second reading, deleting the "Accessory Dwelling Unit" language
and clearly stating the intent of temporary use of a mobile home. Ms. Dunn also
requested additional verbiage to Section 43.2.7, Temporary Accessory
Structure, and Section 43.2.2, Temporary Storage, to clarify the storage of
goods. She further stated there are additional minor changes to Sections 31,
33, and 34, which clarify the language in these section to be compatible with
the intent of Section 43. There was no public input given. Commissioner
Kirkmeyer moved to approve Ordinance #89-HH including staffs
recommendation for amendment to Section 43; the additional changes
recommended to Sections 31, 33, and 34; staff recommendations to Section
23.1.7 and the addition of two new definitions regarding Site Plans; and the
additional language, as discussed, in Section 47.2.7 requiring direction or
approval from the Board of County Commissioners. Commissioner Harbert
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE #173-E, IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING
THE WELD COUNTY SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE: Commissioner Hall moved
to read by title only. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously. Mr. Barker read the title of Ordinance #173-E into the
record. In response to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Monica Mika, Director of
Planning Services, stated this amendment reflects the inclusion of various
Intergovernmental Agreements and municipal Comprehensive Plans, as
applicable. Responding to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, she stated staff is working
on a combined Land Use Code and the compiled Ordinance #89 is being
reviewed by County Attorney staff. Ms. Mika further stated that the combined
Code should be completed after the PUD Ordinance is finalized. Commissioner
Hall moved to approve Ordinance #173-E. Commissioner Harbert seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES:
The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent agenda.
Ordinance #89-HH was approved on final reading with changes noted above
and Ordinance #173-E was approved on final reading, with no changes.
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Let thz, 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 9:40 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELCOUNTY, COLORADO
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