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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MARCH 31, 1997
TAPE #97-08
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,
March 31, 1997, at the hour of 9:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL:
MINUTES:
CERTIFICATION
OF HEARINGS:
ADDITIONS:
CONSENT AGENDA:
COMMISSIONER
COORDINATOR
REPORTS:
PUBLIC INPUT:
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, Carol A. Harding
Finance and Administration Director, Don Warden
Commissioner Hall moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of March 26, 1997, as printed. Commissioner Webster
seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
Commissioner Hall moved to approve the hearings conducted on March 24,
1997, and March 26, 1997, respectively: 1) CDBG Application for installation of
a disinfection water system for the community of Wattenburg; and 2) Special
Review Permit for a livestock confinement operation (1500 -head dairy with two
accessory -to -the -farm mobile homes) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, Marcy
Daniels. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
There were no additions to the agenda.
Commissioner Webster moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
There were no reports given.
John Folsom, who resides in the Casa Grande Estates Subdivision, stated his
concems regarding recent annexation of Weld County Roads 20, 22, and 15. All
annexations were in the Tri-Town area of Firestone, Frederick, and Dacono;
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however, only one was petitioned by the Board of County Commissioners. Mr.
Folsom is concerned about flagpole annexations being allowed under State law
and indicated his concerns for subdivisions in the county having access by roads
which were annexed into a municipality. After discussion, Commissioner Hall
stated the County tries to work in coordination with the municipalities throughout
Weld County in matters, such as annexations. Monica Daniels -Mika, Director of
Planning Services, explained the Interim IGA Agreement recently approved by
the Board provides for consistent development by requiring the highest and best
standards for roads in the area, until such time as the final IGA Agreement is
reached.
WARRANTS: Don Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following
warrants for approval by the Board:
All Funds
Electronic Transfer:
Payroll Fund
$ 211,713.26
$ 1,580,383.70
Commissioner Webster moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.
Warden. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
BUSINESS:
NEW: CONSIDER TAX ABATEMENT PETITION FROM ROOSEVELT RASTEGAR
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mike Sampson, Chief Appraiser, stated the
Assessor originally recommended denial of said petition; however, after receiving
more information from the agent, now recommends an adjusted abatement, as
follows: Adjust value of abatement to $43,260, from $51,140, or $209,800 for
each year, and a tax abatement of $3,975.49 each year, for a total of $7,950.97.
Commissioner Harbert moved to approve the Assessor's adjusted
recommendation and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Webster, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CHANGE ORDER LETTER BETWEEN COMMUNITY
CORRECTIONS BOARD AND COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY, DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN: Jan Spangler, Community Corrections, stated said change order is to
increase funding by $68,211 for non-residential placements. Commissioner
Kirkmeyer moved to approve said change order and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Harbert, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 BETWEEN COMMUNITY
CORRECTIONS BOARD AND COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Spangler explained this amendment will
decrease the Intensive Supervision Program from $43,000 to $27,000.
Commissioner Webster moved to approve said amendment and authorize the
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Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Harbert, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER 1997 DRUG CONTROL AND SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
APPLICATION FOR WELD COUNTY TASK FORCE TO DIVISION OF
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Commissioner
Kirkmeyer moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Harbert, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER NEIGHBOR -TO -NEIGHBOR TRAINING PROGRAM APPLICATION
TO COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN: Walt Speckman, Director of Human Services, stated this
application will be submitted through a competitive bid process and noted the
two -fold purpose of the program will be to assist public assistance recipients
become self-sufficient, as well as to increase the availability of child care in Weld
County. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said application and authorize
the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer,
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER 1997 COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROJECT PLAN
TO THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman stated said plan is for a total of $194,378, and
the focus will be on linkage of services and access to transportation for the in -
need, rural elderly of Weld County. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve
said plan and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Webster, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER REQUEST TO WAIVE BID PROCEDURE AND ACCEPT OIL AND
GAS LEASE WITH LCM, LTD., LLC - NE1/4 S13, T5N, R64W: Mr Barker stated
this is for a small tract acreage of 1.88 acres. He explained there was some
question of whether this acreage was already leased; however, the
misunderstanding has now been resolved. Commissioner Harbert moved to
waive the bid procedure and accept the oil and gas lease from LCM, Ltd., LLC.
The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Webster, carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM JIM AND
NICOLE HILL AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN NECESSARY DOCUMENTS -
WELD COUNTY BRIDGE NO. 19.5/36B: Drew Scheltinga, County Engineer,
explained said agreement is necessary for the continuation of the bridge project
on Weld County Road 19 over the St. Vrain River, near the power plant. He
stated the agreement is for purchase of 4.6 acres of right-of-way and includes a
provision for five cottonwood trees which will be in the new right-of-way, as well
as a temporary construction agreement. Following discussion, Commissioner
Harbert moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Webster, the motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM PUBLIC
SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS - WELD COUNTY BRIDGE NO. 19.5/36B: Mr.
Scheltinga stated this is for the same project on Weld County Road 19 and
involves the purchase of 0.64 acres from Public Service. Commissioner
Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Harbert, the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 147-K, IN MATTER OF
AMENDMENT TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved
to read by title only. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Hall,
carried unanimously. Mr. Barker read the title of Ordinance No. 147-K into the
record. Gloria Dunn, Department of Planning Services, stated no comments have
been received since the first reading. There being no public testimony,
Commissioner Harbert moved to approve Ordinance No. 147-K on second
reading. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent agenda.
Ordinance No. 147-K was approved on second reading.
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 9:30 a.m.
to the Board
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