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Home My WebLink About951376.tiffRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO JULY 10, 1995 TAPE #95-23 AND #95-24 ROLL CALL: MINUTES: ADDITIONS: CONSENT AGENDA: COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: PUBLIC INPUT: WARRANTS: 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, July 10, 1995, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and on roll call the following members were present, constituting a quorum of the members thereof: Commissioner Dale K. Hall, Chairman Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, Pro-Tem Commissioner George E. Baxter - TARDY Commissioner Constance L. Harbert Commissioner W. H. Webster Also present: County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Shelly Miller Finance and Administration Director, Don Warden Commissioner Webster moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of July 5, 1995, as printed. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. There were no additions to the agenda. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. No reports were given. No public input was offered. Don Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: General Fund $ 480,966.00 Payroll Fund Handwritten Warrants: Payroll Fund Electronic Transfer: Payroll Fund $ 25,771.50 $ 523,702.45 $ 74,224.47 Commissioner Webster moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 951376 BC0016 BUSINESS: OLD: CONSIDER DUST BLOWING COMPLAINT AGAINST RAINEY ARABIANS - NW'V4 S29, T1 N, R67W (CONT. FROM 07/05/95): Bruce Barker, County Attorney, referred to letters from certain individuals and noted Sylvia Gillen, Resource Conservationist for Natural Resource Conservation Service of Brighton, is present; however, Mr. Rainey was unable to attend today, but has been working on the situation. Mr. Barker stated Mr. Rainey is not installing the snow fence but has planted trees, and the well is being drilled but is not completed. Let the record reflect Commissioner Baxter is now present. Mr. Barker stated Mr. Rainey has requested a 30 -day extension to reseed and complete the well. After discussion among the Board members, Ms. Gillen reported the horse runs have been shortened; however, the only cover is of bindweed, and the trees planted are only 9 to 12 inches tall. She stated installation of the snow fence is not a concern now but needs to be completed by next spring. She recommended the grass not be reseeded until the time period between November and May unless supplemental water is available. Ms. Gillen confirmed some effort has been made, but she does not understand Mr. Rainey's resistance to the snow fence. Commissioner Harbert stated she would consent to a 30 -day continuance so long as the matter is not continued again. Commissioner Kirkmeyer stated she would not consent to continuing said matter 30 days and moved to continue said matter to Wednesday, July 12, 1995, at 9:00 a.m. to allow Mr. Rainey to be present. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion. Commissioner Baxter noted that since the plow -out ordinance is being repealed, the Board must be tough with the dust blowing ordinance. The motion carried four to one, with Commissioner Webster voting nay. NEW: CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WELD COUNTY ROAD 7 BETWEEN WELD COUNTY ROADS 10 AND 12: Commissioner Webster stated he visited with Drew Scheltinga, County Engineer, this morning regarding this matter and moved to approve said closure. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: AUTHORIZE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO CONVENE AS BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Mr. Barker explained the Board of Equalization hearings will be from July 27, 1995, through August 4, 1995. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said resolution, and Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 108-B, IN MATTER OF ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR THE PLOWOUT AND CULTIVATION OF GRASSLAND: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to read said ordinance by title only. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Mr. Barker read the title of Ordinance No. 108-B into the record. Sue Kamal, Carl Erickson, Ryan Erickson, Norma Erickson, and Mary Kippes spoke in opposition to said ordinance and stated numerous concerns about preservation of the grasslands. (Changed to Tape #95-24 during Ms. Erickson's comments.) Mr. Barker clarified Ordinance No. 108-A prohibits the plowing of grasslands without a permit, and Ordinance No. 108-B will repeal No. 108-A allowing plowing without a permit but not absolving the required soil conservation plans. He noted landowners must heed plans and responsibility to the land, and emergency situations for dust blowing are governed by State statute adopted in 1953. Ms. Gillen stated there are two sides to the issue; however, she does share some of the same concerns as the individuals who spoke today. She stated funds are limited to return land to grass and suggested more marginal land, rather than farm land, be used for development. Ms. Gillen noted most of the productive land is already being farmed. Commissioner Baxter noted he is a farmer and has worked extensively with the County Attorney and the Soil Conservation Service concerning this issue. He noted Ordinance No. 108-A Minutes, July 10, 1995 951376 Page 2 BC0016 went beyond the need and actually caused hardships; therefore, an open hearing was held concerning Ordinance No. 108-B at which the most affected people wanted No. 108-A repealed. Commissioner Baxter further commented on property rights and responsibilities. Commissioner Harbert noted many letters were received confirming Commissioner Baxter's statements. Gretchen Cutts read a prepared written statement concerning the eco-system and facts concerning the grasslands and its users. After further discussion, Commissioner Baxter stated he believes Federal and State lands are not allowed to be broken. Commissioner Webster noted times have changed and citizens are more responsible now. He also reiterated the dust blowing ordinance is still effective, and owners are better stewards of their land with better equipment today. Commissioner Baxter made further comments concerning the CRP Program, stating only the good ground will be broken and the fragile grasslands will be left as they are since reseeded. He reiterated one must go though the soil conservation service; therefore, there is no eminent danger grassland will be broken like it was before. Commissioner Baxter then moved to approve Ordinance No. 108-B on final reading for the reason stated and noted it will not create the anticipated problems, and the dust blowing ordinance will be strictly enforced. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion. Chairman Hall stated he agreed with comments made by Commissioners Baxter and Webster; however, he is unable to add any information. Commissioners Harbert and Kirkmeyer also agreed, and the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent agenda. Ordinance No. 108-B was approved on final reading. 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 9:55 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY,.C arbara.J. Kirkmeyer, f,Fo-Tem Geo e' Baxter n d../-2.66 Constance L. H-arbert W. Hce terVd 1k �lxX Minutes, July 10, 1995 951376 Page 3 BC0016 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES WELD COUNTY, COLORADO JULY 10, 1995 TAPE #95-24 ROLL CALL: The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, met in regular session as the Board of Social Services 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, July 10, 1995, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and on roll call the following members were present, constituting a quorum of the members thereof: Commissioner Dale K. Hall, Chairman Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, Pro-Tem Commissioner George E. Baxter Commissioner Constance L. Harbert Commissioner W. H. Webster Also present: County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Shelly Miller Director of Finance and Administration, Don Warden MINUTES: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the minutes of the Board of Social Services meeting of July 5, 1995, as printed. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. WARRANTS: Don Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the warrants for approval by the Board in the amount of $39,941.68. Commissioner Webster moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: COORDINATION AND PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH A WOMAN'S PLACE, INC. AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Jim Sheehan, Social Services, stated this agreement is for $9,888.00 to fund operation costs and essential services, including case management services, through the Emergency Shelter Grant. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER COORDINATION AND PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WELD INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICE, INC. AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Mr. Sheehan stated this agreement is for $11,945.00 to fund homeless prevention and essential services, including case management services, through the Emergency Shelter Grant. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER COORDINATION AND PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES/NORTHERN AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Mr. Sheehan stated this agreement is for $11,305.00 to fund operation costs and essential services, including case management services, through the Emergency Shelter Grant. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 951376 BC0016 CONSIDER COORDINATION AND PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GREELEY TRANSITIONAL HOUSE: Mr. Sheehan stated this agreement is for $11,612.00 to fund operation costs and essential services, including purchasing food, through the Emergency Shelter Grant. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 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 10:00 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS D COUNTY, CnLO',' DO a J. Kirkmey Pro-Te c-rAs Geomet. Baxter Constance L. Harbert W. ii t Minutes, July 10, 1995 951376 Page 2 BC0016 Hello