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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
SEPTEMBER 28, 1998
TAPE #98-25
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,
September 28, 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, Carol A. Harding
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
READ ORDINANCE
BY TAPE: READ ORDINANCE #198-B BY TAPE: Commissioner Hall moved to read
Ordinance#198-B by tape. The motion,which was seconded by Commissioner
Kirkmeyer, carried unanimously.
MINUTES: Commissioner Webster moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of September 23, 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 September 23, 1998, as follows: 1) Assessment Hearing for Weld County
Martin Brothers PUD Local Improvement District No. 1997-1; and 2) Site
Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit#1193, Gary and Mary
Novotny. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO
AGENDA: There were no additions to the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Hall moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
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PUBLIC INPUT: There was no public input.
WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following
warrants for approval by the Board:
All Funds $ 1,441,999.36
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.
Warden. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BUSINESS:
NEW: CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - MOTHER EARTH, INC.: Warren Lasell,
Assessor, explained the petitioner claimed to be out of business when the taxes
were assessed, and stated his staff has verified the date of closure; therefore,
he recommends approval of said abatement. Commissioner Webster moved
to approve said petition and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR
ONE-STOP CAREER CENTER SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION FUNDS AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Walt Speckman, Director of Human Services,
stated this amendment increases the grant funds by $2,222, for a total of
$116,116, and extends the grant until December 31, 1998. Commissioner
Baxter moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Webster, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER LIFEPLANS BENEFITS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CARE
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr.
Speckman stated said agreement provides assessment and ongoing case
management services to Life Plans/Family Caring Network. He further stated
the addendum includes a change in the amount the Area Agency on Aging will
be reimbursed because of a change from a flat rate to an hourly payment. Mr.
Speckman noted the change will benefit Weld County. Commissioner Baxter
moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded
by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PROPOSAL FOR FUNDING FOR HIV PREVENTION SERVICES
IN RURAL COMMUNITIES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Judy Nero,
Health Department, presented the HIV Prevention Services proposal for
approval, stating three intervention projects will be undertaken during the
calendar year of 1999, in the total amount of $50,000. Commissioner Baxter
moved to approve said proposal and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Webster, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PERMANENT CLOSURE OF WELD COUNTY ROAD 64.5
BETWEEN WELD COUNTY ROADS 45 AND 47: Frank Hempen, Jr., Director
of Public Works, stated this portion of Weld County Road 64.5 was vacated by
the Board of County Commissioners on August 4, 1997, under the condition it
remain open until construction of the new NS Runway at the Airport requires it
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to be closed. Mr. Hempen added the road should now be permanently closed.
Commissioner Webster moved to approve said closure. The motion,which was
seconded by Commissioner Hall, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGE #47/68B AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Hempen presented said contract for the
Bridge #47/68B Project. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said
contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Webster,
the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT OF BASELINE ROAD, A.K.A. WELD COUNTY ROAD 2,
A.K.A. 168TH AVENUE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Hempen
explained this is a four-party agreement, in the total amount of $282,000 to
repair Weld County Road 2. He further explained Weld County's share is
$79,000 plus trucking, and the other entities will each pay an equal portion of
the project. After discussion, Commissioner Kirkmeyer clarified that all of Weld
County's portion will be annexed, only the portion in Adams County remains to
be annexed. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Hall,the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER EMERGENCY ORDINANCE #198-B, IN THE MATTER OF A
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE YEAR 1998: Mr. Warden
reviewed the supplemental appropriations being considered. There was no
public testimony given. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve Ordinance
#198-B on an emergency basis. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Kirkmeyer, carried unanimously.
PLANNING: CONSIDER PROBABLE CAUSE HEARING FOR USR #1181 -
WEIDENHAMER/WALKER: (Clerk's Note: Lee Morrison, Assistant County
Attorney, is now acting as Attorney of Record.) Sharyn Frazer, Department of
Planning Services, stated Special Review Permit #1181 was approved on
June 17, 1998, at which time the applicant was given 15 days in which to record
the plat. She said the plat has not been recorded to date; however, the
racetrack is operational and numerous complaints have been received regarding
the hours of operation, noise, etc. Responding to Commissioner Hall, Scott
Ballstadt, Planning Department, stated he did inform the applicant of the
requirements for recording the plat, after which he received calls from them
asking hours of operation, etc. Mr. Ballstadt also stated the applicant indicated
that now the racing season is over, everything will be taken care of; however,
the applicant was not present at today's hearing. There was no public
testimony. In response to Commissioner Hall, Mr. Morrison stated all issues
need to be cited in the motion, as well as the finding that it is more probable
than not that the violations have occurred. Responding to Commissioner Hall,
Ms. Frazer stated there is a manufactured home on the property; however, Mr.
Ballstadt stated the applicant did not apply for a building or electrical permit.
Sheble McConnellogue, Health Department, stated she responded to a noise
complaint on a Sunday morning, at which time it appeared a man was living in
the house. However, she was told the men building the track were only
camping there. Commissioner Hall moved to find there is Probable Cause to
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believe violations exist for USR #1181, as printed by staff, and a Show Cause
Hearing be set for October 28, 1998, at 10:00 a.m. Commissioner Baxter
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent agenda.
Ordinance #198-B was approved on an emergency basis.
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
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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BY:
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Dale . Hall
arbara J. Kirkmeyer
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