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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
SEPTEMBER 8, 1997
TAPE #97-23
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,
September 8, 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
Commissioner W. H. Webster
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Carol Harding
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES:
CERTIFICATION
OF HEARINGS:
ADDITIONS TO
AGENDA:
Commissioner Webster moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of September 3, 1997, as printed. Commissioner
Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
Commissioner Hall moved to approve the Certification of Hearing conducted on
September 3, 1997, as follows: 1) Show Cause for revocation of SUP #3 to
determine whether or not the commercial hog operation is still in existence,
Bragg Ranch Company. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
Three items were added under New Business: 12) Accept Petition and set
hearing to determine intent to create Martin Brothers PUD Local Improvement
District, #1997-1; 13) Establish Ballot Issue pursuant to Article X, Section 20,
of the Colorado Constitution for Martin Brothers PUD Local Improvement
District, #1997-1; 14) Consider Sales Contract with Scott J. and Karen L. Wilson
for Gowanda Grader Shed and authorize Chair to sign. Item #1 under New
Business on the Social Services Agenda was deleted.
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: Commissioner Harbert presented Mark Black, Public Works Department, a
plaque for second place in the State Roadeo Competition for Motor Graders at
the Colorado State Fair. She stated he missed first place by one point.
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
Electronic Transfer:
Payroll Fund
$ 2,450,022.84
$ 2,485,583.69
Commissioner Webster moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.
Warden. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
PRESENT AMENDMENT TO TRUCK HAULING CONTRACT - FINANCE
DEPARTMENT: Mr. Warden stated the contract would be extended to
October 31, 1997, and increased by $215,250 to allow for repairs made due to
flooding. Commissioner Harbert moved to approved said contract.
Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BUSINESS:
NEW: CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR THE 1997 JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP
ACT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Walt Speckman, Director of Human
Services, stated the agreement provides $12,000 in the form of educational
scholarship vouchers to be used for higher education to enhance retraining;
however, the scholarship vouchers may only be used to pay for in -state tuition
and class fees at community colleges throughout the State. Term of the
agreement is August 25, 1997, through June 30, 1998. Commissioner
Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Harbert, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER HEALTH CARE PROGRAM CONTRACT FOR CHILDREN WITH
SPECIAL NEEDS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Judy Nero, Health
Department, stated this contract, formerly the Handicapped Children Program,
provides numerous services in exchange for an amount not to exceed $127,114
for the period October 1, 1997, through June 30, 1998, and the contract shows
a 67 percent increase over last year. Commissioner Webster moved to
approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Hall
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER AMENDMENT#1 TO THE AIR QUALITY PROGRAM CONTRACT
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Nero stated this amended contract
will allow the CFC inspections budget to be increased by $3,133.00 and the
particulate monitoring budget to be decreased by $968, for a total increase of
$2,165. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said amendment and authorize
the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL L. PIERSON AS DEPUTY
DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Commissioner
Harbert moved to appoint Michael L. Pierson as Deputy District Attorney and
authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO JUVENILE COMMUNITY REVIEW BOARD:
Commissioner Harbert moved to appoint Jim Gault to replace Paul Cooper as
the Division of Youth Services Representative on said board. Mr. Gault's term
will expire November 1, 1999. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER THREE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS AND RELEASE OF ALL
CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - OCM LITIGATION: Mr. Barker
stated these three agreements are a result of continuing litigation and stated
Weld County's share is approximately five percent. Commissioner Harbert
moved to approve said agreements and authorize Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERSETTLEMENT AGREEMENT REGARDING RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR
WELD COUNTY ROAD 396 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - PIRNIE: Mr.
Barker explained this agreement is a result of Dick and Joanne Pirnie's plan to
move fences; however, a correction to the right-of-way measurement is
necessary. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Harbert, the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF ESTHER GESICK AS DEPUTY CLERK TO
THE BOARD: Commissioner Harbert moved to appoint Esther Gesick to the
position of Deputy Clerk to the Board. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: DECLARE GOWANDA GRADER SHED
SURPLUS PROPERTY, AUTHORIZE SCOTT REALTY COMPANY TO ACT
AS AGENT FOR SALE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Warden
stated the Public Works Department no longer has use for the grader shed
located at Gowanda. He stated there is a pad for a mobile home, .4 acres of
property, as well as the mobile home, and recommended the mobile home be
declared surplus. Mr. Warden also recommended approval of Scott Realty
Company to act as the listing agent for said sale. Commissioner Webster
moved to declare the Gowanda Grader Shed surplus property, authorize Scott
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Realty to act as agent, and authorize the Chair to sign the appropriate
documents. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer,
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE MEMBERSHIP AND
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE NORTH FRONT RANGE TRANSPORTATION
AND AIR QUALITY PLANNING COUNCIL: Mr. Warden stated Weld County
is a charter member of said council, and authorization is necessary for the
current year contribution of $3,541. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve
said membership and contribution. Seconded by Commissioner Harbert, the
motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR ENERGY IMPACT GRANT AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Warden stated this is the contract for the Energy Impact
Grant for the Dacono, Firestone, and Frederick area. Commissioner Webster
moved to approve said contract. and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner
Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
ACCEPT PETITION AND SET A HEARING TO DETERMINE INTENT TO
CREATE THE MARTIN BROTHERS PUD LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT,
#1997-1: Lee Morrison, Assistant County Attorney, reviewed the administrative
process by which local improvement districts are created and stated there are
two actions necessary at this time. The first is to accept the petition and set a
hearing, and the second is to establish a ballot issue. Dean Dreher, Public
Works displayed a map delineating the proposed district in blue and stated the
project will include the paving of Clara Lee Street and Elizabeth Street from
Clara Lee Street to the southern end of the Martin Brothers Planned Unit
Development, Amended Plat. The district will include 18 lots, and the
assessment is projected to be $2,547.78 per lot. Responding to questions from
the Board, Mr. Dreher stated the section of road between Elizabeth Street and
Weld County Road 10 is not included in the project because there is no
dedicated right-of-way, and Mr. Morrison reiterated the ballot issue must be to
the Clerk and Recorder by September 9, 1997. After discussion, Mr. Dreher
verified for Commissioner Kirkmeyer that the entire $59,860 cost of the project
will be paid; $14,000 by Martin Brothers LLC and $45,860 through assessment
to the property owners. After further discussion, Commissioner Kirkmeyer
moved to accept the petition and set a hearing date for October 15, 1997, at
9:00 a.m. to determine the intent to create the Martin Brothers PUD Local
Improvement District #1997-1. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Hall, carried unanimously.
ESTABLISH BALLOT ISSUE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE X, SECTION 20, OF
COLORADO CONSTITUTION FOR MARTIN BROTHERS PUD LOCAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #1997-1: Mr. Morrison stated the wording of the
ballot will be the same as that used to place Delwood Avenue on the ballot two
years ago, with only the appropriate changes to numbers and legal description.
He further stated the assessment will be $2,547.78 per lot to be paid in 1998 or
financed for ten years at a rate of 7.75 percent. Commissioner Kirkmeyer
moved to place said issue on the ballot. Seconded by Commissioner Harbert,
the motion carried unanimously.
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BY.
APPROVE SALES CONTRACT FROM SCOTT J. AND KAREN L. WILSON
FOR GOWANDA GRADER SHED AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr.
Warden explained Scott Realty has forwarded said Sales Contract from Scott
J. and Karen L. Wilson, in the amount of $70,000, which is the list price.
Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair
to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, carried
unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER SITE APPLICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
DOMESTIC WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, FOSTER RIDGE
BUSINESS PARK: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to continue the site
application to September 10, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. Seconded by Commissioner
Hall, the motion carried unanimously.
SITE APPLICATION FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, TOWN OF BERTHOUD:
Commissioner Harbert moved to continue the site application to September 10,
1997, at 9:00 a.m. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent agenda.
No Ordinances were approved.
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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.
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