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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
DECEMBER 10, 1997
TAPE #97- 32
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,
December 10, 1997, 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 George E. Baxter, Chair
Commissioner Constance L. Harbert, Pro-Tem
Commissioner Dale K. Hall
Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer - EXCUSED
Commissioner W. H. Webster
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Esther E. Gesick
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
READ ORDINANCE
BY TAPE: Commissioner Harbert moved to read Ordinance #147-M, 191-A, 198 and 199
by tape. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
MINUTES:
Commissioner Webster moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of December 8, 1997, as printed. Commissioner Hall
seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO
AGENDA: 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.
PRESENTATIONS: 1997 EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS - 10 AND 20 YEARS EMPLOYEES:
The Board of Commissioners presented pins to employees for ten and twenty
years of service with the County.
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COORDINATOR
REPORTS:
PUBLIC INPUT:
There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports.
No public input was offered.
WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following
warrants for approval by the Board:
BIDS:
All Funds $267,051.43
Commissioner Webster moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.
Warden. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
PRESENT REHABILITATION OF WELD COUNTY BRIDGE - ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT: Pat Persichino, Director of General Services, stated there are
two vendors. These two bids will be considered for approval on Wednesday,
December 24, 1997.
BUSINESS:
NEW: CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR PEER INTERVENTION
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: John Pickle, Director of Health
Department, stated the Weld County Health Department has been awarded
$8,500 by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for the
implementation of the Greeley Teen Pregnancy Prevention Outreach Program.
Funding for this project is from November 3, 1997, through June 30, 1998.
Commissioner Webster moved to approve said agreement and authorize the
Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT WITH UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Pickle
explained this agreement is a continuation of an existing agreement which
provides clinical experience for University of Northern Colorado nursing students
while working with the Health Department. The term of this agreement is from
December 1, 1997, through November 30, 2003. Commissioner Hall moved to
approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Webster, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER 1998 DRUG CONTROL AND SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR MULTIJURISDICTIONAL TASK FORCE AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said
application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Webster, the motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN - LARIMERIWELD REVOLVING LOAN FUND: Mr. Warden stated this
letter of understanding will allow all funds repaid under this contract, as well as
funds repaid under all previous CDBG contracts, to be classified as
miscellaneous income and retained as an asset of EDAP. Commissioner
Harbert moved to approve said letter of understanding and authorize the Chair
to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER INCREASED FEE SCHEDULE FOR FEES COLLECTED BY THE
WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES FOR
PROCESSING AND REVIEWING LAND -USE PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
Monica Mika, Director of Planning Services, stated most of the fees which are
increased are balanced by decreased corresponding fees. The Certificate of
Compliance (COC) is the biggest change to the fees, which adds a $50 charge
for each application. In response to Commissioner Hall, Ms. Mika stated the
proposed fee for a COC is a one time charge which allows the Planning
Department to verify all submitted information. In response to Chair Baxter, Ms.
Mika stated follow-up is done on each permit, and medical hardships are
checked on an annual basis. In response to Bruce Barker, County Attorney, Mr.
Warden stated these fees are not included in the Fees Ordinance because it
has always been a part of the planning process. In response to Chair Baxter
and Commissioner Webster, Ms. Mika stated the increased fee schedules were
approved by Planning Commission with one in opposition, and the change to
#17 of the PUD fees is due to changing the PUD process. The fees are being
redistributed based on the amount of work involved with each case.
Commissioner Webster moved to approve said increased fee schedule.
Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion. Commissioner Hall questioned if
there should be any public input if the hearing was advertised as a public
hearing, and the motion was withdrawn.
Chris Jeavons, President of the Weld County Builder's Association, spoke on
behalf of interested builders. Mr. Jeavons stated his concerns on how the
increased fees will impact local builders, and consequently, homeowners. Mr.
Jeavons also stated he realized the fees have not been changed for some time,
but suggested phasing in the fees over a two-year period of time to distribute
the effects of the change.
Chair Baxter asked staff to respond to Mr. Jeavons concerns. Ms. Mika clarified
the land -use fees have not been raised for two years, and the only increase will
be for accessory permits. Mr. Warden displayed an overhead and explained it
has been County policy that building inspection fees recover 100% of the cost
of that department and that there be a 50 percent cost recovery from the
Planning Department. Mr. Warden also explained the indirect costs used to
determine recovery levels. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said
increased fee schedule. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER INCREASED FEE SCHEDULE FOR FEES COLLECTED BY THE
WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES FOR
PROCESSING AND REVIEWING BUILDING AND ELECTRICAL PERMIT
APPLICATIONS: Ms. Mika explained the Board has adopted the 1994 Uniform
Building Code; however, the County still charges the fees suggested for 1988,
and staff recommends the Board adopt the fees suggested in the 1994 Code.
Ms. Mika read the recommendation of the Building Trades Advisory Committee
into the record. She did note only three members were present at the meeting
and there is only one signature on the recommendation. Mr. Mika also stated
neither the electrical or prefab structure fees are being changed. Mr. Warden
stated the suggested changes will impact the budget by $21,000.
Commissioner Harbert commented the County does not charge a sales tax as
many of the municipalities do, therefore the builders are already receiving a
break in Weld County. In response to Commissioner Hall, Dave Sprague,
Planning Department, explained the commercial/industrial jobs are just below
65 percent so the increase is less. Mr. Warden stated the Planning Department
often reviews one plan more than once and charges only for the initial review.
Commissioner Hall commented that procedure seems unfair for the individuals
who are building only one home, and questioned how the department knows if
a plan is being used more than once. Commissioner Hall also stated the fees
are too high, and suggested the plan be phased in, with the builders billed for
an hourly rate. Roger Vigil, Planning Department, stated it would be difficult to
know what hourly rate to bill, and how to keep track of interrupted working time.
In response to Commissioner Harbert, Ms. Mika stated the plan checking would
require move help rather than clerical area. Mr. Warden added that with past
experiences it has been very time consuming to justify each time charge to each
individual or company.
Chris Jeavons, President of the Weld County Builder's Association, spoke again
on behalf of concerned builders which will be effected by the increased fees.
Mr. Jeavons suggested the Board consider the recommendation of the Building
Trades Advisory Committee by phasing in the review fees over a two year
period and stated the main concern is plan check fees.
In response to Chair Baxter, Mr. Sprague stated the recommendation of the
advisory committee is to increase the fees by one-half each year, and
distributed the written recommendation to the Board. Commissioner Harbert
moved 1994 Uniform Building Code Fees be adopted. Chair Baxter seconded
the motion. After discussion, Commissioner Hall moved to amend the motion
to phase in plan check fees for commercial and residential over a two-year
period, with 50% of the proposed increase for each of the two years.
Commissioner Webster seconded the amendment to the motion. Mr. Warden
clarified the commercial plan checks are not proposed for increase; therefore,
there is no change to those fees, and only residential plan check fees will be
phased in over the two-year period. The motion to amend carried three to one,
with Commissioner Harbert in opposition. The amended motion carried
unanimously.
(Commissioner Webster excused.)
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FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE #147-M IN THE MATTER OF THE
REPEAL AND RE-ENACTMENT OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF ORDINANCE
#147-L, WELD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ORDINANCE: Kerri
Keithley, Department of Planning Services, explained there are two revisions to
the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. The word "urban -scale" is to be added
to A.Goal 3 and A.Policy 3. Commissioner Hall moved to approve Ordinance
#147-M on first reading. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE #191-A IN THE MATTER OF THE REPEAL
AND RE-ENACTMENT OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF ORDINANCE #191,
WELD COUNTY MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT PLAN: Ms. Keithley explained
the change in Section 2.7.3 involves paving all parking areas for commercial
and industrial development to be consistent with the urban -scale development
standards in the Mixed Use Development area. Ms. Keithley stated this change
will also provide clarification for the Public Works Department. In response to
Chair Baxter, Ms. Keithley stated Ordinance #191-A passed in the Planning
Commission meeting with a four to one vote. Commissioner Hall moved to
approve Ordinance #191-A on first reading. Commissioner Harbert seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent agenda.
Ordinances #147-M and #191-A were approved on first 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 10:10 a.m.
ATTEST:
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Deputy Clerk'to
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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'GeorgE. Baxter, Chair
tance L. Harbert, Pro-Tem
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Barbara J. Kirkmeyer
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