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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JUNE 17, 1996
TAPE #96-17
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 17, 1996, 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 Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, Chair
Commissioner George E. Baxter, Pro-Tem
Commissioner Dale K. Hall
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
MINUTES: Commissioner Hall moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of June 12, 1996, as printed. Commissioner Webster
seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS: There were no additions to the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Harbert moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
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REPORTS: Commissioner Hall stated he attended a meeting last Wednesday, June 12,
1996, with the communities of Dacono, Firestone, and Frederick, concerning
regional planning for stormwater drainage and the Last Chance Ditch.
PUBLIC INPUT: Virginia Scheel and Margo Mingel voiced their opinions regarding the recent
amendment to Section 15 of the Home Rule Charter and requested the building
of the juvenile detention facility be placed on the ballot for November 1996.
WARRANTS: Don Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following
warrants for approval by the Board:
All Funds $ 237,717.73
Commissioner Webster moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.
Warden. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
BUSINESS:
NEW: CONSIDER TAX ABATEMENT PETITION FROM HEWLETT-PACKARD
COMPANY, CIO CONSULTUS, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Warren
Lasell, Assessor, explained this property was valued at approximately
$12,000,000.00 and the petitioner requested it be reduced to $7,000,000.00.
He stated his recommendation is to deny the reduction request for 1993 and to
accept the abatement to $10,500,000.00 for 1994. Responding to questions
from the Board, Mr. Lasell confirmed he agrees there should be a reduction,
which reflects a more accurate market value. No representative for Hewlett-
Packard Company was present. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said
petition and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Harbert and carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TAX ABATEMENT PETITION FROM POLLACK, SHELDON/US
WEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC., C/O CONSULTUS, AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Lasell explained the 1993 value was protested; therefore,
it is not eligible for abatement. However, he recommended the 1994 value be
adjusted from $1,773,295.00 to $1,250,000.00, based on a lease received from
the petitioner's representative. Mr. Lasell confirmed for the Board that 1995 will
have the same value as 1994. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said
petition and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Webster seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR WASTE SERVICE, TREATMENT
AND DISPOSAL WITH ENSCO, INC.AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Judy
Nero, Health Department, stated ENSCO was awarded the bid for the
household hazardous waste services and has requested this contract be signed.
She noted Lee Morrison, Assistant County Attorney, and Trevor Jiricek and
Robin Newbrey, Health Department representatives, have reviewed said
agreement and made changes, which the Town of Erie has agreed to and
initialed. Ms. Nero noted staff and John Pickle, Health Department Director,
recommended approval. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said
agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Hall, and it carried unanimously.
CONSIDER YOUTH CRIME PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION GRANT
REQUEST BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS AND
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN: Walt Speckman, Human Services Director, explained this grant will
provide funding for the operation of the Youth Workforce Skill Development
Project designed to assist young people who are dropouts, expelled, or on
waiting lists for alternative schools to obtain remedial and basic skills
development to either return to school or obtain a GED and continue to post-
secondary education or employment. Mr. Speckman noted this grant is very
competitive, and there is a 50/50-percent chance of receiving it. Commissioner
Baxter moved to approve said grant request and authorize the Chair to sign.
Commissioner Hall seconded the motion. Mr. Speckman responded to further
questions from the Board, and the motion then carried unanimously.
Let the record reflect the previous item of business was actually considered
after the following item of business.
CONSIDER CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN TAX LIEN SALE CERTIFICATES:
Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated these tax lien sale certificates must be
formally canceled by Board resolution as explained in the Treasurer's memos
to the Board. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said cancellation, and
Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER QUIT CLAIM DEED TO TOWN OF ERIE, COLORADO, FOR
ANNEXATION OF WELD COUNTY ROAD 1 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN: Mr. Barker stated this deed concerns a two and one-half mile stretch of
roadway which has been improved and benefits both the Town of Erie and
Boulder County. He explained Erie desires the property be deeded from
Boulder and Weld Counties, which process Boulder County has already
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completed. Responding to questions from the Board, Mr. Barker confirmed
annexing the property has the same effect as deeding it; however, the deeds
will prevent the cost of providing survey plats for the annexation. He also
confirmed the right-of-way will be taken over by the Town of Erie, and the deeds
will make the process more expedient and save costs. Commissioner Harbert
moved to approve said deed and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion,
seconded by Commissioner Hall, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER REAPPOINTMENT TO POUDRE RIVER TRAIL CORRIDOR
BOARD: Chair Kirkmeyer stated Dale Hall will be reappointed as a county
representative, with a term to expire June 1998. Commissioner Baxter moved
to approve said appointment, and Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent agenda.
There were no ordinances.
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.
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