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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JANUARY 26, 1998
TAPE #98-04
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,
January 26, 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 Webster moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of January 21, 1998, as printed. Commissioner
Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it 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 Hall seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was offered.
WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following
warrants for approval by the Board:
All Funds $417,646.10
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.
Warden. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
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BUSINESS:
NEW: CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES -
KINSALE PROPERTIES, INC, DBA RAMADA INNS OF GREELEY: Martha
Kindsfather, Assessor's Office, stated Warren Lasell, County Assessor,
recommends approval. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said petition.
Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES -
STEHMAN WHEAT PRODUCTS % DALE DILKA, PRESIDENT: Ms.
Kindsfather stated Warren Lasell, County Assessor, recommends approval.
Commissioner Webster moved to approve said petition. Commissioner Hall
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR TAVERN LIQUOR LICENSE
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - LUCKY STAR CORPORATION, DBA
LUCKY STAR BAR AND GRILL: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated Deputy
Hood expressed no concerns. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said
renewal and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the
motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TWO EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY FULL
SERVICE AGREEMENTS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Walt
Speckman, Director of Human Services, stated these agreements are with Weld
County School Districts RE-1 and RE-4 to provide remedial and educational
services to youth in need. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said
agreements and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN: Mr, Speckman stated this agreement is with the University of Northern
Colorado to conduct a needs survey of Weld County citizens 60 years of age
and older for the Weld County Area Agency on Aging. UNC will be using
telephone interviews, mailed questionnaires, and focus groups to conduct the
survey and will develop a final report and interpretation of the information
received. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman stated the final allocation of Federal funds for
the 1998 Head Start grant is $1,609,136 and the revised match requirements
are $402, 284. In response to Chair Harbert, Mr. Speckman stated there are
only a few small problems remaining to work out concerning Head Start.
Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said application and authorize the
Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried
unanimously.
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CONSIDER AMERICORPS VISTA PROJECT APPLICATION FOR HEAD
START AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman stated this is a new
request for a competitive grant to fund 20 VISTA volunteers for the America
Reads project. Mr. Speckman explained the project will provide training for
staff, parents, children, and teachers to use computers, and teach parents how
to read to their children. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said application
and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the
motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR USE AND FUNDING OF "A KID'S PLACE"
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Barker stated he sent this agreement
to United Way staff to review and they responded with concerns about coming
into compliance by the March 1, 1998, deadline explained under 2.a.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer suggested United Way be required to begin the
incorporation process by March 1, 1998. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to
approve said agreement with suggested changes and authorize the Chair to
sign. Responding to Chair Harbert, Mr. Barker stated he will be able to monitor
the process by working with the attorneys for United Way. Seconded by
Commissioner Webster, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER REAPPOINTMENT TO THE WELD 911 TELEPHONE
AUTHORITY BOARD: Commissioner Baxter moved to approve the
reappointment of Terry Urista, with his term to expire January 11, 2000.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CDBG CONTRACT FOR WELD/LARIMER REVOLVING LOAN
FUND AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Warden stated this contract is
between the counties of Weld and Larimer to fund the unincorporated areas of
these counties; however, it excludes Fort Collins, Loveland, and Greeley.
Commissioner Hall moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to
sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: AUTHORIZING LEGAL HOLIDAYS FOR
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT DURING 1998 CALENDAR YEAR: Mr.
Warden stated the Department of Human Services is no longer required to
follow the State holiday schedule, and with this resolution the Department will
follow the Weld County holiday schedule. Commissioner Baxter moved to
approve said resolution. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: DECLARE INTENT TO ISSUE INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS - EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD
SAMARITAN SOCIETY: Mr. Warden stated the IRS procedure requires a
resolution stating the intent to issue bonds, as well as publishing a notice prior
to formally considering the matter on February 18, 1998. Commissioner
Webster moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously.
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PLANNING: FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 191-A, IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING
THE MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT (MUD) PLAN: Commissioner Kirkmeyer
moved to read Ordinance 191-A by title only. Commissioner Hall seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously. Mr. Barker read said title. Shani Eastin,
Department of Planning Services, stated her presentation relates to Ordinance
191-A and 147-M to keep the two Ordinances consistent. Ms. Eastin
recommended that Ordinance#147-M, the Comprehensive Plan, A.Goal 3 and
A.Policy 3 be amended to replace "a municipality's comprehensive plan area"
with "an accepted Intergovernmental Agreement area". In response to
Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Ms. Eastin explained urban scale is defined as a
development of six lots or more, and stated the PUD makes allowance for
clustering and encourages this type of development. No public input was
offered. Responding to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Mr. Barker stated the word
"approved" is more appropriate than "accepted" under A.Policy 3.
Commissioner Baxter moved to approve Ordinance 191-A on third reading.
Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 147-M, IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING
THE WELD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Commissioner Kirkmeyer
moved to read Ordinance 147-M by title only. Commissioner Hall seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously. Mr. Barker read said title and stated the
changes to Ordinance 147-M are consistent with those previously done for
Ordinance 191-A. No public input was offered. Commissioner Baxter moved
to approve Ordinance 147-M with above stated changes. Commissioner Hail
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent agenda.
Ordinances #191-A and #147-M were 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.
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There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:20 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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EXCUSED DATE OF APPROVAL
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