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Home My WebLink About991495.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO JUNE 2, 1999 TAPE #99-20 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 2, 1999, 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 Dale K. Hall, Chair Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, Pro-Tem Commissioner George E. Baxter Commissioner M. J. Geile Commissioner Glenn Vaad 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 Vaad moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of May 26, 1999, as printed. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Geile moved to approve the Certification of Hearings conducted on May 26, 1999, as follows: 1)A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit#1221, Pawnee Sportsmans Center, LLC, % Allen Rechnagel; 2) A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit #1223, Bart and Geri Fischer; and 3)A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit#1224, Roy and Jacqueline Nelson. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: There were no additions to the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 991495 BC0016 PROCLAMATIONS: GREELEY INDEPENDENCE STAMPEDE DAYS - JUNE 23 THROUGH JULY 4, 1999: Chair Hall read the certificate proclaiming June 23-July 4, 1999, as Greeley Independence Stampede Days into the record. Steve Holdren and Manuel Sisneros of the 1999 Greeley Independence Stampede Committee presented the Board with a proclamation recognizing Weld County for its support of the scheduled events. PRESENTATIONS: RECOGNITION OF SERVICES ON EXTENSION ADVISORY COUNCIL-TERI IPHIPPS: Chair Hall read the certificate into the record recognizing Teri Phipps, who was not present, for her year of service on the Extension Advisory Council. RECOGNITION OF SERVICES ON FAMILIES, YOUTH AND CHILDREN COMMISSION - JOHN MICHAELS, JOHN GOMEZ: Chair Hall read the certificate into the record recognizing John Michaels and John Gomez for their service on the Families, Youth and Children Commission during the past year RECOGNITION OF SERVICES ON REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY BOARD - CARL HARVEY: Chair Hall read the certificate into the record recognizing Carl Harvey, who was not present, for eight years of service on the Regional Communications Advisory Board. RECOGNITION OF SERVICES ON NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER I3OARD OF TRUSTEES - LARUE MONDT: Chair Hall read the certificate into the record recognizing LaRue Mondt, who was not present, for six years of service on the North Colorado Medical Center Board of Trustees. RECOGNITION OF SERVICES ON JUVENILE COMMUNITY REVIEW BOARD - BONNIE EDMISTON, JON EASTIN: Chair Hall read the certificates into the record recognizing Bonnie Edmiston for two years of service, and Jon Eastin for serving eight years on the Juvenile Community Review Board. RECOGNITION OF SERVICES ON AREA AGENCY ON AGING - BEVERLY MCCONNICO, JAMES RIESBERG, MARGUERITE SCOTT, PRISCILLA KIMBOKO, GALE HEIMAN: Chair Hall read the certificates into the record recognizing Beverly McConnico, James Riesberg, Marguerite Scott, Priscilla Kimboko, and Gale Heiman for their services with the Area Agency on Aging. Chair Hall also presented certificates to James Riesberg for six years of service and Anne Heiman, on behalf of Gale Heiman, who served two years. RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - JOAN WONENBERG, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES: Chair Hall read the certificate for the record recognizing Joan Wonenberg for her dedication to the Department of Social Services for the past sixteen years. Judy Griego, Director of Social Services, presented Ms. VVonenberg with a pin and thanked her for all of her work in the Fort Lupton Office, as well as in the Child Support Unit. COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports. PUBLIC INPUT: There was no public.input. Minutes, June 2, 1999 991495 Page 2 BC0016 WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration,presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: All Funds $912,826.26 Electronic Transfers -All Funds $796,927.53 Commissioner Baxter moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BIDS: PRESENT BIDS: There were no bids to present. BUSINESS: NEW: CONSIDER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR TAVERN LIQUOR LICENSE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - DEE WOLFE (FORMERLY DEE WILHELM), DBA FORT 21: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated Deputy Terence Reed expressed no concern with this renewal application and recommends approval. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER AGREEMENT CONCERNING CLINICAL EXPERIENCE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - MORGAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Gary McCabe, Director of Weld County Ambulance Service, stated under this agreement, the Department will provide training to students enrolled in health occupation programs at Morgan Community College at no cost to either party. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR PLACEMENT OF IRRIGATION SPRINKLER LINE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -CITY OF GREELEY: Mr. Barker stated this agreement provides for placement of an irrigation sprinkler within the City of Greeley's water main easement on the north side of the new Health Department building. He stated the City has no objection to the placement within the easement; however, it is requesting a release from liability and to be held harmless by the County for any damages to the sprinkler line caused by City personnel while working on the City water main. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreement authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER NON-EXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE OF WELD COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAYAND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - WELD COUNTY ROAD 63 BETWEEN WELD COUNTY ROADS 48 AND 50: Mr. Barker stated this is a standard form between six parties; however, three of the parties do not wish to enter into the agreement. He explained the agreement will still be in effect with the individuals who have signed the agreement. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. Minutes, June 2, 1999 991495 Page 3 BC0016 CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: CONSENT TO THE ENFORCEMENT BY THE WESTERN HILLS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF THE 1997 UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND STANDARDS, WITH AMENDMENTS, WITHIN THE DISTRICT'S UNINCORPORATED PORTIONS OF WELD COUNTY:Mr. Barker explained if a fire protection district including, unincorporated portions of the County, adopts a fire code it must be approved by the Board of Commissioners. Mr. Barker stated Dave Sprague, Department of Planning Services, and Mike Reisman, Greeley-Weld County Airport Authority, have reviewed the new code and have no concerns. In response to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Barker stated the Fort Lupton, Mountain View and Platteville Fire Protection Districts have adopted new codes. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said resolution. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously. In response to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Chair Hall stated as Chair of the Greeley- Weld County Airport Authority, he agrees with the recommendation submitted by Mr. Reisman. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: AMENDMENTS TO WELD COUNTY CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AND ALCOHOL POLICIES FOR CERTAIN "SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS": Mr. Barker stated Weld County's Controlled Substance and Alcohol Policy became effective September 11, 1996, and Precision Compliance, Inc.,which does the drug testing for the County, has reviewed the amendments. Mr. Barker stated the Federal Transit Administration has reviewed the policy through the Colorado Department of Transportation and explained the bold type indicates regulations specific to Weld County. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said resolution. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. In response to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Barker stated the Federal Transit Administration does conduct random testing. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: POLICY REGARDING SMOKING IN I3UILDINGS AND VEHICLES UNDER THE CONTROL OF WELD COUNTY, INCLUDING AREAS OUTSIDE OF SUCH BUILDINGS WITHIN FIFTY (50) FEET OF ENTRANCES THERETO: Mr. Barker stated due to numerous complaints regarding the smoking at entrances around County buildings, Pat Persichino, Director of General Services, and Don Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, have proposed an amendment to the policy adopted in 1988 prohibiting smoking in Weld County buildings. He stated the new policy would prohibit smoking within fifty feet of any entrance and will apply to all Weld County employees and employees working in the Courthouse. Anthia Mestary, Youth Coalition Against Tobacco and Smoking, stated she strongly supports this policy because will leaves a good impression that Weld County is responsible for the health of its employees, as well as the general public. Sheri Hannah-Ruh, Department of Public Health and Environment, stated various agencies, such as Larimer County, North Colorado Medical Center, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment have similar policies. She also read a letter of support from a Weld County employee in favor of the policy although this person does smoke. Ms. Hannah-Ruh stated this policy is a result of numerous complaints and comments from employees and added she has not received any opposition to this policy. Kathy Zabel, University of North Colorado, stated she supports this policy because it sets an example for young people, as well as protects the public from second-hand smoke. Commissioner Minutes, June 2, 1999 991495 Page 4 BC0016 Baxter moved to approve said resolution. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE FUND CONTRACT CHANGE LETTER #1 FOR SIX-MONTH EXTENSION ON AIRPORT TERMINAL AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Warden stated this change letter grants a six-month extension to compensate for any construction delays. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said change letter#1 and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO FAIR BOARD: Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the appointment of Lindsey Smith to the Fair Board to replace Jeremy Schneider as the 4-H Youth Executive Council representative, with a term to expire October 31, 2000. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion,which 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 9:50 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS LD COUNT OR DO ATTEST: Lifite 't, �"zm La's, Dale K. Hall, Chair Weld County Clerk to the I3or Jar .� (k(O,.:-= T - EXCUSED DATE OF APPROVAL y`_' . Barbar J. Kirkmeyer, Pro-Tem BY: ti 7%.. .. Deputy Clerk to the Boa u ,d eorge . xter . J. eile ztegeal 7/IAA Glenn Vaaa Minutes, June 2, 1999 415 a5 Page 5 BC0016 Hello