HomeMy WebLinkAbout971213.tiffRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JUNE 25, 1997
TAPE #97-17
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 25, 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, Carol A. Harding
Finance and Administration Director, Don Warden
MINUTES:
ADDITIONS:
Commissioner Hall moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of June 23, 1997, as printed. Commissioner Webster
seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
Added under New Business was the following: 4) Consider Amendment to
Agreement for Use of Geisert Pit for Fireworks Show with Greeley
Independence Stampede Committee and authorize Chair to sign.
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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PRESENTATIONS: RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - VIOLET SOTO, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL
SERVICES: Chair Baxter read the certificate being presented to Violet Soto in
recognition of nearly 20 years of service, and Richard Rowe, Department of
Social Services, presented her with a retirement pin.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - DONALD KING, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL
SERVICES: Chair Baxter read the certificate being presented to Donald King
in recognition of 20 years of service, and Richard Rowe, Department of Social
Services, presented him with a retirement pin.
PUBLIC INPUT:
WARRANTS:
No public input was offered.
Don Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following
warrants for approval by the Board:
All Funds $ 394,978.50
Commissioner Webster moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.
Warden. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BIDS: There were no bids to present.
BUSINESS:
NEW: CONSIDER SITE APPLICATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - TOWN OF AULT
(KBN ENGINEERS): Jeff Stoll, Department of Health, presented staffs
recommendation for approval and stated Steven Butherus, KBN Engineers, is
present to answer any questions concerning this application. Commissioner
Hall moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Webster, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE CONTRACT WITH COLORADO
DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS: Jim Sheehan, Department of Social
Services, stated this contract in the amount of $105,600 provides down payment
assistance, as well as administration of the program by High Plains Housing
Development Corporation. Mr. Sheehan also noted the CDBG Community
Development Plan which is submitted as an exhibit of this contract, has been
amended to include the East Eaton sewer project. In response to Commissioner
Hall, Mr. Sheehan stated this is on the Board of Commissioner's agenda instead
of the Housing Authority agenda because the County is the sponsoring entity.
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He also noted the funds must be awarded to a local governmental entity.
Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair
to sign any necessary documents. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: ESTABLISH NORTHEAST COLORADO
AREA TRAUMA ADVISORY COUNCIL AS ATAC FOR WELD COUNTY AND
APPOINT MEMBER THERETO: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, explained
Commissioner Hall has been working with the Northeast Colorado Trauma
Consortium, composed of pre -hospital providers and hospital representatives
in the counties of Jackson, Larimer, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick,
Washington, Weld, and Yuma in an attempt to begin fulfillment of the
requirements of the Statewide Trauma Care System Act. This group will be
established as the Northeast Colorado Trauma Advisory Council and Chris
Hoffman, RN, and Mitch Wagy, EMT -P, will be appointed as Weld County's
representatives. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said draft resolution. The
motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Webster, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR USE OF GEISERT PIT
FOR FIREWORKS SHOW WITH GREELEY INDEPENDENCE STAMPEDE
COMMITTEE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Barker stated this is an
amendment to the agreement approved last June allowing use of the Geisert Pit
for firing of fireworks in connection with the Greeley Independence Stampede.
Mr. Barker further noted the amendment has been worded so that it will not limit
the number of shows each year; however, use of the pit will not affect the
operations of the Public Works Department. Commissioner Harbert moved to
approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Webster, the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER VACATION OF SUP #414 - TROSTEL: Kerri Keithley, Department
of Planning Services, explained the vacation of SUP #414 is required as a
Condition of Approval for a Recorded Exemption. She noted Tom Trostel,
applicant, is not present today; however, he has submitted a written request for
vacation of the SUP since the dairy operation no longer exists. Commissioner
Hall moved to approve vacation of SUP #414. The motion, which was seconded
by Commissioner Harbert, 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.
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There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:15 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD UNTY, COLD
George E. Baxter, Chair
stance L. Harbert
EXCUSED
Barbara J. Kirkmeyer
Dale K. Hall
W. H. Webster
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