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Home My WebLink About980992.tiff .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO JUNE 8, 1998 TAPE #98-15 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, June 8, 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- EXCUSED 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 June 3, 1998, as printed. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Baxter moved to approve the Certification of Hearings conducted on June 3, 1998, as follows: 1) Site Specific Development Plan, Certificate of Designation, and Special Review Permit#1129, O.K. Farms Compost% Myron Cunning. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: There were no additions to the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Webster moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. PUBLIC INPUT: There was no public input. 980992 WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: All Funds $769,838.68 Commissioner Baxter moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BUSINESS: NEW: CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - WHEELABRATOR COAL SERVICES COMPANY: Warren Lasell, County Assessor, stated his office initially received incorrect depreciation values from the Colorado Division of Property Taxation, and later received a letter explaining Wheelabrator Coal Services Company discovered errors in its 1997 reporting after receipt of its tax notice. Mr. Lasell stated the Division of Property Taxation has made the necessary corrections and recommended approval of this petition, as well as the following petition, due to similar conditions. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said petition and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -SWINDELL - DRESSLER ENERGY SUPPLY COMPANY c/o KEITH SMITH: Commissioner Hall moved to approve said petition and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - JAMES WINTER, DBA WINTER ENTERPRISES % BH PROPERTIES, LLC: Mr. Lasell explained the Division of Property Taxation now gives a break to owners of vacant land and allows the discount procedure to be used. Mr. Lasell recommended approval of this petition and the two following items for the same reason. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said petition and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - FABRICIUS: Commissioner Hall moved to approve said petition and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - BH PROPERTIES, LLC: Commissioner Webster moved to approve said petition and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously. Minutes, June 8, 1998 980992 Page 2 BC0016 CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR COLORADO WORKS PROGRAM AND COLORADO CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated 62 counties will be considering said Memorandum of Understanding for approval after which it will be returned to the State, He further stated he spoke with Wade Livingston, State Attorney, who will recommend the State Board consider this matter in August. Mr. Barker stated the term of the Memorandum of Understanding is from July 1, 1998, to December 31, 1998, and added Commissioner Kirkmeyer has worked on this agreement and recommends the Board's approval. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said Memorandum of Understanding and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF A TEMPORARY SLOPE EASEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -WELD COUNTY ROAD 27 AND HIGHWAY 34: Don Somer, Public Works Department, stated the State Department of Transportation is rebuilding the 34 Bypass and copies of the plans were reviewed by the Public Works Department. Drew Scheltinga, County Engineer, responded noting realignment of 83rd Avenue into the 34 Bypass was not included, creating a very hazardous intersection. Mr. Somer explained the Department of Transportation has redesigned the plans and will do the construction without charging the County; however, a Temporary Slope Easement is requested with Elmer Lundvall. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR VALE GRANT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Nancy Haffner, District Attorney's Office, stated this contract is for the use of $1,000 VALE Grant monies and $1,331 for Administrative fees for the term July 1, 1998, through December 31, 1998. Ms. Haffner explained these funds will be used to increase hours for the part-time clerical staff working in the Victim Witness Program. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER AGREEMENT OF ASSIGNMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - UPPER FRONT RANGE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION: Mr. Barker stated this agreement is in the amount of $52,102. The Agreement of Assignment is issued to Weld County because it has the capability for administrative entity. When the funds are received, they will be distributed to the other counties. Mr. Barker explained the State has included an Acceptance which he has reviewed and recommends for approval. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. Minutes, June 8, 1998 980992 Page 3 BC0016 CONSIDER PETITION FOR ANNEXATION TO MILLIKEN AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - QUENTINE AVENUE: Mr. Barker stated this petition for annexation is pursuant to an agreement with the Town of Milliken. Currently the County and the Town split the maintenance of Quentine Avenue and the Town Attorney requested the County petition for annex of 2,700 feet of Quentine Avenue. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said petition and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. PLANNING: CONSIDER IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT FOR POLICY REGARDING COLLATERAL FOR IMPROVEMENTS (PRIVATE ROAD MAINTENANCE) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -SOHNE II ENTERPRISES, LLC: Monica Mika, Director of Planning Services, stated that by Administrative Review, Amended Site Plan Review#242 was approved by staff. Sohne II Enterprises, LLC have signed the improvements agreement and submitted collateral for approval. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said improvements agreement and accept collateral. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, 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 9:30 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WEJ,D COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: lad Weld County Clerk to ,�e :.�� Constance L. Harbe Chair i'hi e �4, pax W. H. ebster, Pro-Tem Deputy Clerk to the'ill 0 1 �f orge . Baxter a e . al EXCUSED Barbara J. Kirkmeyer Minutes, June 8, 1998 980992 Page 4 BC0016 Hello