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Home My WebLink About980853.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO MAY 18, 1998 TAPE #98-11 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, May 18, 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-Tern Commissioner George E. Baxter Commissioner Dale K. Hall Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer 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 Kirkmeyer moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of May 13, 1998, as printed. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Webster moved to approve the Certification of Hearings conducted on May 12, 1998, as follows: 1) Violation Hearings. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: There were no additions to the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Baxter moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports. PUBLIC INPUT: There was no public input. 980853 CC /.8 Ce7pozo BCo016 WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: All Funds $912,204.98 Electronic Transfers -All Funds $590.92 Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BUSINESS: NEW: CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF DEED OF DEDICATION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -OLIVER: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to continue said item of business to Wednesday, May 20, 1998, at 9:00. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion which carried unanimously. CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL PAROLE ISP SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated this is an on-going contract. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE MUTUAL AID AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - PLATTE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE: Cyndy Giauque, Assistant County Attorney, stated this is a mutual aid agreement to provide better service in the designated area. In response to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Ms. Giauque stated typically a fire department is the first to respond to an emergency call. This agreement defines designated areas for response to calls for the Platte Valley Medical Center Emergency Medical Service and the Weld County Ambulance Service. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE TOWN OF NEW RAYMER AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Kent Donahue, Director of Communications, stated this property is being deeded to Weld County from the Town of New Raymer for a communications facility and is approximately one acre in size. Mr. Donahue stated no funds will be exchanged, and added that New Raymer is interested in getting cellular service in their area; however, Weld County will not be involved with the agreement between New Raymer and their cellular service provider. He did state the County will decide where the cellular service receiver is located on the tower. Mr. Donahue explained when the facility is no longer needed, it will be deeded back to New Raymer. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Donahue stated the new Motorola equipment is in place at the Communications Center and invited the Commissioners to tour the facility. Minutes, May 18, 1998 980853 Page 2 BC0016 CONSIDER EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - KN ENERGY: Don Somer, Public Works Department, stated last year KN Energy acquired an easement across Hoekstra Pit and is now requesting an easement to the east side of the pit. Mr. Somer explained the proposed location for the new pipeline. In response to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, he stated KN Energy is paying an average rate of $1 per foot for a total of $2,375.40. He further stated the easement will not affect mining operations or the reclamation permit and added because the pipeline is running through grassland which is not as valuable as farmland the per foot price is lower. Commissioner Kirkmeyer suggested Mr. Somer request a tap from KN Energy for future use. She stated when the land is turned over to the State Parks program for maintenance, they may required access. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to continue this matter to Wednesday, May 20, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER LEASE AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION, OPERATIONS, AND MAINTENANCE OF TRAIL ACROSS KODAK PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Barker stated the Poudre River Trail has been constructed and Weld County is responsible for maintenance and repairs. He added the agreement requires liability insurance be held; however, due to the high security of Kodak, this is a very low risk. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: ESTABLISH MINIMUM VALUE OF FIXED ASSETS TO BE INVENTORIED IN WELD COUNTY: Mr. Warden stated Senate Bill 98-032 provides for the Board of Commissioners to establish a minimum value not to exceed $5,000 for fixed assets to be inventoried. He further stated the current value of$500 will be increased to $1,000. The new amounts will be effective ninety days after the adjournment of the general assembly on September 1, 1998. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said Resolution. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: DIRECTING CLERK TO THE BOARD TO HAVE PUBLISHED EMERGENCY ORDINANCE #198-A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR 1998: Mr. Warden stated the Supplemental Appropriations must be published once prior to the Boards consideration. Ordinance#198-A will be published May 27, 1998, and considered for approval June 1, 1998. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said Resolution. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Webster, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER PETITIONS TO CITY OF GREELEY FOR ANNEXATION OF 20 WELD COUNTY ROADS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Warden stated the County petitioned to have these roads annexed in 1995; however, the process was delayed for some time. He explained the Board needs to sign the petitions since Weld County owns the rights-of-way. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said petitions and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. In response to Commissioner Baxter, Mr. Barker stated there are 22 annexations listed; Minutes, May 18, 1998 980853 Page 3 BC0016 however, one has already been annexed and another has continuity problems so the Board is only approving 20 petitions. In response to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Mr. Warden stated he will work on the annexation with continuity problems and Mr. Barker stated he will speak with the City of Greeley. 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 9:25 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO . ATTEST: r v� ' Constance L. Hrt, Chair Weld County :-js,�• ' ;'''^ cd OC tW 41 c� �j� ' 4"►� W. Jçjgj ster, Pro-Tem �� BY: Co�_I Deputy Clerk r, _ eorg Baxter DaltK. Hall l c J .r arbara J. Kirkmeyer � � Minutes, May 18, 1998 980853 Page 4 BC0016 Hello