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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
NOVEMBER 17, 1997
TAPE #97-30
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,
November 17, 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
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:
MINUTES:
CERTIFICATION
OF HEARINGS:
Commissioner Harbert moved to read Ordinances #82-S, #84-S, and #136-L by
tape. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
Commissioner Webster moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of November 12, 1997, as printed. Commissioner
Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
Commissioner Harbert moved to approve the Certification of Hearings
conducted on November 12, 1997, as follows: 1) Change of Zone #Z-508,
Merle and Karla Grieser; and 2) Site Specific Development Plan and Special
Review Permit #1158, James and Jana Younger. Commissioner Hall seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO
AGENDA: There were no additions to the agenda.
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CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Harbert moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PUBLIC INPUT:
WARRANTS:
No public input was offered.
Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following
warrants for approval by the Board:
All Funds
Electronic Transfers - All Funds
$953,581.18
$691.54
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.
Warden. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
BUSINESS:
NEW: CONSIDER INVITATION TO BID FOR ABSTINENCE EDUCATION GRANT
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: John Pickle, Department of Health
Director, introduced Karen Spink, Health Promotion Program, who explained the
Health Department will use this contract to implement an abstinence education
project in Weld County. The grant request is for a two-year period beginning
March 1998 and ending February 2000. The request this year is for $32,429.20
to assess the need for abstinence education programs, develop materials, and
implement the program. Ms. Spink also stated the Health Department will be
contracting with the Colorado Coalition for Abstinence Education (Friends First)
to provide the Friends First Network Training and WAIT training programs in two
Weld County communities. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said grant
and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER OFFICE OF ENERGY CONSERVATION GRANT CONTRACT
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Pickle explained this contract requires
the Health Department to perform various services to establish an effective
composting program in Weld County. Mr. Pickle added the contract will also
provide funding to hire a half-time composting education technician and to
purchase a book -binding cutter for use in the regional recycling program. For
these services, the Health Department will receive an amount not to exceed
$30,000. The term of the contract is November 1, 1997, through November 30,
1998. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said contract and authorize
the Chair to sign. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
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CONSIDER CHANGE ORDER #97-110 FOR "H" STREET ROADWAY AND
WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr.
Warden stated the original project did not provide for sanitary sewer or waterline
installation. The amount of this Change Order is $34,502 which will cover the
cost of tearing up the road, installing the new systems, and repaving the road
next spring. Mr. Warden stated that in speaking with the Public Works
Department, they feel this is a reasonable amount for this type of work.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said change order and authorize
the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Harbert, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER TAX INCENTIVE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN - KODAK: Mr. Warden explained there is adequate assessed value to
accommodate Senate Bill #90-118, which provides that a taxing authority may
negotiate incentive payments to taxpayers who establish new business facilities
or who extend existing business facilities. Mr. Warden added terms have been
negotiated concerning Kodak's tax protests and recommended approval.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreement and authorize the
Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried
unanimously.
FIRST READING, ORDINANCE #136-L IN THE MATTER OF SETTING THE
AMOUNT OF PURCHASES BY WRITTEN SEALED BIDS: Mr. Warden
explained the Home Rule Charter requires the Board to set the minimum
written, sealed bid purchase amount annually. Mr. Warden stated staff
recommends that all purchases for the year 1998 in excess of $7,500 be by
written, sealed bid with a ten-day period for consideration. Commissioner
Harbert moved to approve Ordinance #136-L on first reading. Commissioner
Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
FIRST READING, ORDINANCE #82-S IN THE MATTER OF SETTING FEES
FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE WELD COUNTY HEALTH
DEPARTMENT: Mr. Warden explained many of the fees for the Health
Department are determined by the State of Colorado and will be effective
January 1, 1998. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve Ordinance #82-S
on first reading. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
FIRST READING, ORDINANCE 84-S IN THE MATTER OF SETTING FEES
FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY WELD COUNTY: Mr. Warden explained there
are only a few minor changes and updates of the fees, which will be effective
January 1, 1998. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve Ordinance #84-S
on first reading. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
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PLANNING:
CONSIDER ZPMH #2084 - HINES: Scott Ballstadt, Department of Planning
Services, submitted a letter received from the applicant prior to the hearing. Mr.
Ballstadt explained staff is recommending denial of ZPMH #2084 because the
applicant has not shown compliance to Section 43.2.4.1.1 of the Weld County
Zoning Ordinance, which specifies a medical hardship requires the supervision
and care of those living in the mobile home. Mr. Ballstadt stated the applicant
does care for his parents due to a medical hardship; however, the needs
identified do not include daily care of the person who requires medical
supervision. Mr. Ballstadt also stated the applicant has not shown compliance
with Sections 43.2.4.1.2, or 43.2.4.1.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
James Hines, applicant, stated his parents do have medical problems. He often
prepares their meals, cleans the house, and maintains the property. In
response to Commissioner Harbert, Mr. Hines stated he does work full time in
Brighton and added that his boss is very understanding to the situation if he
needs to leave work early. In response to Chair Baxter, Mr. Ballstadt stated the
original letter from the applicant is not specific as to what the parents' medical
problems are. Commissioner Harbert clarified once the medical hardship is
over, so is the use for the trailer, and the case is to be examined annually. Mr.
Hines stated he understood the conditions of the permit and is willing to appear
annually if necessary. Commissioner Kirkmeyer stated direct medical care is
different from helping out due to medical limitations. Mr. Hines stated the
property was purchased in 1989 after medical hardship was determined. In
response to Commissioner Webster, Mr. Hines stated the mobile home will have
a new well and septic system installed; however, there is a possibility of
connecting the mobile home sewer system to the existing septic system. In
response to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Mr. Hines stated his parents are not in
wheelchairs, but do have difficulties in maintaining their home. This request will
allow the family to provide care rather than hiring outside help. Mr. Hines
answered Commissioner Harbert by stating he has lived with and cared for his
parents for the past six years. Commissioner Webster moved for approval of
ZPMH #2084. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion. Upon approval, Mr.
Ballstadt stated the Planning Department does have four proposed conditions,
which he read for the record. Commissioners Webster and Hall agreed to
include the conditions into the motion. The motion, which carried four to one,
with Commissioner Kirkmeyer in opposition.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent agenda.
Ordinances #82-S, 84-S, and 136-L 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.
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There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:30 a.m.
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