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Home My WebLink About972721.tiffRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO DECEMBER 24, 1997 TAPE #97- 33 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, December 24, 1997, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. ROLL CALL: MINUTES: CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: CONSENT AGENDA: COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: 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 - EXCUSED 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 Commissioner Webster moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of December 22, 1997, as printed. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the Certification of Hearings conducted on December 22, 1997, as follows: 1) CDBG Hearing to allow citizens to review and comment on the performance of the County of Weld in carrying out the Wattenberg Water System Improvement Project in Wattenberg, Colorado. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. There were no additions to the agenda. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports. 972721 BC0016 PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was offered. WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: BIDS: All Funds $219,196.25 Commissioner Webster moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. APPROVE REHABILITATION OF WELD COUNTY BRIDGE 129/92A - ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT: Mr. Warden stated two vendors were presented on December 10, 1997. Wayne Howard, Public Works representative, recommended accepting the low bid from J-2 Contracting Company in the amount of $53,448. Commissioner Webster moved to approve the said bid. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BUSINESS: OLD: CONSIDER REQUEST TO CONDUCT BUSINESS DECEMBER 31, 1997 - J. MONIES, INC., DBA EL RODEO NIGHTCLUB (CON'T FROM 12/22/97): Mr. Barker explained this item of business was continued from the December 22, 1997, Board Meeting to allow the Board to hear comments from Deputy Mark Profitt, Sheriffs Office. Mr. Profitt stated two incidents have occurred at the El Rodeo Nightclub to which a deputy was called. The first happened a week ago when some men were caught stealing. The second incident happened three weeks ago when the guard on duty called for assistance to control a large fight in the parking lot for which five or six disorderly tickets were issued. Mr. Profitt added four DUls have been issued which were directly related to the nightclub; however, he did not have any concerns about the business being open December 31, 1997. Mr. Profitt explained Mr. and Mrs. Montes have been working with the Sheriffs Office to provide better lighting in the east side of the parking lot, and seem to be maintaining the building capacity established by the Fire Department. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said request to conduct business December 31, 1997. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. NEW: CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE FORT COLLINS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Walt Speckman, Director of Human Services, stated this agreement will allow for the implementation of a Northern Colorado Labor Market Study. Mr. Speckman explained the purpose of the study is to develop a regional overview to provide a better understanding for companies and communities of the region's labor market dynamics, and to assess corporate work force needs and perceptions about the region's ability to meet long-term growth and employment plans. Mr. Speckman stated this study will cost the Human Services Department $2,000. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously. Minutes, December 24, 1997 972721 Page 2 BC0016 CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: CANCEL UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS FOR 1997: Mr. Warden stated the uncollectible accounts are the write-offs of the Ambulance Service which includes a little over years amounts. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said resolution. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR USE OF FUEL FACILITY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Barker stated this agreement has been corrected from the original agreement presented to the Board earlier in the year. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER REQUEST TO WAIVE BID PROCEDURE AND ACCEPT OIL AND GAS LEASE WITH NEW HORIZON EXPLORATION, INC. - PART OF E'/:, S22, T7N, R66W: Mr. Barker explained that according to the policy in the Weld County Administrative Manual, a bid procedure is not required for parcels five acres or less, and this request is for 3.64 acres. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said request. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEMS: Mr. Warden stated the County helps provide 72 -hour holding in psychiatric care for certain individuals. Mr. Warden explained $17,000 is budgeted; however, it has not yet been used. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. 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. Minutes, December 24, 1997 972721 Page 3 BC0016 There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:15 a.m. ATTEST: Weld County C BY. Deputy Cler BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO eorge Baxter, Chair EXCUSED Constance L. Harbert, Pro-Tem EXCUSED DATE OF APPROVAL Da,K. Hall W. H. Webster Minutes, December 24, 1997 972721 Page 4 BC0016 Hello