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Home My WebLink About951804.tiffRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO AUGUST 30, 1995 TAPE #95-33 ROLL CALL: 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, August 30, 1995, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and on roll call the following members were present, constituting a quorum of the members thereof: Commissioner Dale K. Hall, Chairman Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, Pro-Tem Commissioner George E. Baxter Commissioner Constance L. Harbert Commissioner W. H. Webster Also present: Assistant County Attorney, Cyndy Giauque Acting Clerk to the Board, Shelly Miller Finance and Administration Director, Don Warden MINUTES: Commissioner Webster moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of August 28, 1995, as printed. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. ADDITIONS: There were no additions to the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Baxter moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was offered. WARRANTS: Shelly Miller, Acting Clerk to the Board, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: General Fund $ 97,460.93 Payroll Fund $ 44,159.18 Handwritten Warrants: General Fund $ 13,985.49 Payroll Fund $1,544,254.61 Commissioner Webster moved to approve the warrants as presented by Ms. Miller. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BIDS: PRESENT COUNTY NEWSPAPER - ALL DEPARTMENTS: Pat Persichino, General Services Director, read the names of the three bidders into the record and stated said bid will be considered for approval on September 13, 1995. 951804 BC0016 APPROVE HIGHLAND DAY CARE CENTER - FINANCE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Persichino recommended approval of the low bid from Growling Bear Company for $531,433.00. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said recommendation, and Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. APPROVE WATERLINE MISSILE SILO PARK - FINANCE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Persichino recommended the Board accept the low bid from Rinehart Construction for $40,030.00. He noted this waterline is part of the GOCO project. Commissioner Baxter moved to accept said low bid. The motion, seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, carried unanimously. APPROVE BATHROOM RENOVATION MISSILE SILO PARK - FINANCE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Persichino recommended approval of the low bid from Sierra Vista Contracting Corporation for $31,370.00. He noted this renovation is also part of the GOCO project and for the Poudre Trail. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said recommendation, and Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BUSINESS: OLD: CONSIDER ASSET RESOLUTION POOLS ADDITIONAL DEPOSITORY FOR WELD COUNTY (CONT. FROM 08/28/95): Chairman Hall referred to the memo from Bruce Barker, County Attorney, and stated this resolution seems acceptable. Art Willis, Treasurer, was present. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said resolution, and Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. NEW: CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WITH COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Don Warden, Finance and Administration Director, stated the funds from this contract will pay for a portion of the defibrillators, and the remaining funds will be reimbursed by the various districts. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve contract and authorize the Chairman to sign. The motion, seconded by Commissioner Webster, carried unanimously. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF ANITA DRAKE TO POUDRE RIVER TRAIL CORRIDOR BOARD: Chairman Hall stated Anita Drake will replace Keith McIntyre, with a term to expire in June 1997. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said appointment, and Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER CANCELLATION OF UNCOLLECTIBLE AMBULANCE ACCOUNTS IN AMOUNT OF $358,024.28: Mr. Warden explained these accounts are normally cancelled at the end of the year; however, the Ambulance Department is converting to a new accounts receivable system at this time. He stated extreme collection efforts are made and, even though these accounts are written off, they are not forgiven and remain with Professional Finance. He noted approximately 30 percent are not collected. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve the cancellation of said accounts, and Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. PLANNING: CONSIDER ZPMH #1969, #1970, #1971, AND #1972 - BUSKER (CONT. FROM 08/16/95): Todd Hodges, Planning Department, entered staffs recommendation for approval into the record and suggested Condition of Approval #5 be added requiring the mobiles homes be removed upon cessation of use as accessories to farm. He also entered a site map as Exhibit A for the record and noted referrals from the Tri-Area Planning Commission and the Minutes, August 30, 1995 951804 Page 2 BC0016 Town of Firestone were received yesterday. Responding to questions from the Board, Mr. Hodges confirmed the Health Department and the State Division of Water Resources signed off on the proposal concerning the water and septic issues, which are addressed as a Condition of Approval, and noted water is also available from a district. He also noted the well permit contains conditions of approval assuring adequate water. Scott Busker, applicant, explained the reasons for this request and noted the difficulty of finding affordable housing. He submitted a letter from the Central Weld County Water District confirming availability of water service, Exhibit B; a letter from the Health Department confirming approval of the Individual Sewage Disposal System Permit, Exhibit C; and a Determination of Water Usage from Rollin Consulting based on information from the State Division of Water Resources and Colorado State University, Exhibit D. Mr. Busker responded to questions from the Board concerning the septic systems, which are engineer -designed, and stated he has operated the dairy for approximately one year. Diana Evans, surrounding property owner, submitted a letter with two attachments as Exhibit E for the record and voiced opposition and concerns about the water supply and the number of cows. She stated insufficient information has been provided and the site is going to look like a mobile home park, which is inconsistent with the eleven conventional homes in the immediate section. Commissioner Baxter clarified the mobile homes must be used as accessories to the farm or be removed. Nancy Gandy and Joseph Heaton, surrounding property owners, voiced opposition and concerns about decreased property values. Mr. Busker clarified the site is not a mobile home park and reiterated need for the accessories to farm. Responding to questions from the Board, Mr. Busker noted Dacono, Frederick, and Firestone all have numerous mobile homes, even though the homes in the immediate surrounding area are stick -built. He confirmed the surrounding area is farmed and reiterated water is not an issue and the allocation will not be exceeded. Mr. Hodges reiterated the State Engineer signed off on the proposal which included a map indicating all six mobile homes and 500+ head of cattle. Mr. Busker again stated the water issue has been reviewed by a professional engineer. Commissioner Harbert noted it is made clear in the Comprehensive Plan that Weld County desires to retain agricultural land and part of the problem with recorded exemptions is that people from the cities move into an agricultural area and then do not like their surroundings. She stated this proposal will be in harmony with the neighborhood since mobile homes are scattered in the area, and it will provide economical accessory housing for the dairy, which is a use -by -right. Commissioner Harbert also stated she feels water and sewer are adequate and the proposal will not negatively affect the area; therefore, she moved to approve ZPMH #1969, #1970, #1971, and #1972 for Busker Dairy, with the Conditions of Approval as recommended by staff, including the addition of Condition of Approval #5. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion and stated he agrees with Commissioner Harbert concerning the conflict of people who build in agricultural areas and concerning the right to agricultural use. Commissioner Kirkmeyer stated she disagrees with the motion and will possibly vote against it since the dairy has been there less time than the surrounding property owners' homes and the proposal may adversely affect the neighborhood; therefore, it will not be compatible. Chairman Hall stated he agrees the proposal is not compatible or in harmony with the neighborhood and six mobile homes are not a use -by -right; therefore, he, too, will vote against the motion. Commissioner Webster stated the agricultural operation exists in an agricultural area and the proposed mobile homes are support facilities for the dairy, which are seen throughout Weld County. He agreed with the need for employees to live on site to benefit the dairy. On a roll -call vote, the motion carried three to two, with Commissioners Kirkmeyer and Hall voting nay. Minutes, August 30, 1995 951804 Page 3 BC0016 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. There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:35 a.m. ham. ATTEST: B ray dirlOb the Board Deputy Cleto the Board BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, CO ORADO Constance L. Harbert i ! 09A)57-7 W. H. Webster Minutes, August 30, 1995 951804 Page 4 BC0016 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES WELD COUNTY, COLORADO AUGUST 30, 1995 TAPE #95-33 ROLL CALL: MINUTES: WARRANTS: The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, met in regular session as the Board of Social Services 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, August 30, 1995, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and on roll call the following members were present, constituting a quorum of the members thereof: Commissioner Dale K. Hall, Chairman Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, Pro-Tem Commissioner George E. Baxter Commissioner Constance L. Harbert Commissioner W. H. Webster Also present: County Attorney, Cyndy Giauque Acting Clerk to the Board, Shelly Miller Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the minutes of the Board of Social Services meeting of August 28, 1995, as printed. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Shelly Miller, Acting Clerk to the Board, presented the warrants for approval by the Board in the amount of $571,378.87. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve the warrants as presented by Ms. Miller. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 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 9:40 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY, COLO';J'O Held ou ler. Ito the Board ' ti. y'C r the Board Dal arbara J. Kirkmey , ' ro-Tem Geor E. Baxter Constance L. Harbert 1 Jt //13I W. H. Webster 951804 BC0016 Hello