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Home My WebLink About981989.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO OCTOBER 14, 1998 TAPE #98-29 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, October 14, 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-Tem 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 Baxter moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of October 12, 1998, as printed. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: There were no additions to the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Webster moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONS: RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - CHRIS HOFFMAN, NORTHEAST COLORADO AREA TRAUMA ADVISORY COUNCIL: Chair Harbert read the certificate recognizing Chris Hoffman, who was not present, for his services on the Northeast Colorado Area Trauma Advisory Council for the record. RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, LOCAL ENERGY IMPACT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW TEAM - RON LINNEBUR, GLEN HANSON, AND GARY NOVINGER: Chair Harbert read the certificate recognizing Glen Hanson, who was present, for his services on the Local Energy Impact and Community Development Review Team for the record. Ron Linnebur and Gary Novinger were not present to receive their awards. ,,.f 981989 (2P . Jv2JXc� , 471a:i BC0016 COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Hall commended the Greeley Tribune for supporting the Board's decision in favor of agricultural preservation. Commissioner Hall stated he has been working with the American Farmland Trust and Larimer County and requested the Board meet in a work session to discuss establishing an Agricultural Preservation Committee to address conflicts which have become evident between urban and rural areas. Commissioner Kirkmeyer added she attended an American Farmland Trust workshop and they predict there will be two or three units per acre west of 1-25 by the year 2020. PUBLIC INPUT: There was no public input. WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: All Funds $299,111.11 Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BIDS: PRESENT FLEET MAINTENANCE BID - FINANCE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Warden presented the two bids received and explained the City of Greeley withdrew from the bidding process and intends to use City employees to do its maintenance. Said bids will be considered for approval on Wednesday, October 28, 1998. Commissioner Hall commented he does not understand how the city justifies that it will save money when they had not yet seen the bid amounts. PRESENT REHABILITATION OF BRIDGE ABUTMENTS BID - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: Mr. Warden presented the two bids received. Said bids will be considered for approval Wednesday, October 28, 1998. PRESENT COUNT NEWSPAPER BID FOR NOVEMBER 1, 1998, THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 1999 -VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS: Mr. Warden presented the two bids received. Said bids will be considered for approval Wednesday, October 28, 1998. BUSINESS: NEW: CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS, INC.: Warren Lasell, County Assessor, stated Agricultural Products, Inc., sold its equipment in 1996; however, it was still listed in 1997, and he recommended approval of the petition. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said petition and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. Minutes, October 14, 1998 981989 Page 2 BC0016 CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - RUDY AND JENNIE GARCIA: Mr. Lasell stated the property was incorrectly listed as vacant land; however, the petitioner has provided evidence that the land is used for agricultural purposes, therefore, he recommends approval of the petition. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said petition and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Webster, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -TOM KEBERLEIN: Mr. Lasell stated in 1997, the property was assessed at its full value; however, it was only eighty percent complete and he recommends approval of this petition. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said petition and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: OPPOSING BALLOT INITIATIVES BY STOCKMAN'S WATER COMPANY TO PLACE METERS ON ALL UNCONFINED AQUIFER WELLS AND TAX THE RIO GRANDE WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said resolution. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: CHANGE IN POLLING PLACES FOR 1998 ELECTION: Commissioner Hall moved to approve said resolution. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER CDBG CONTRACT CHANGE LETTER #1 FOR EAST EATON SEWER PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Warden stated this change letter will extend the CDBG grant for six months. He explained there have been some delays trying to gain easements for the Eaton sewer line and the project should be completed in the spring of 1999. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said change letter and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Webster, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER CONTRACT TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY FROM PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Warden stated Dave Becker, Department of Public Works representative, has located a prime piece of property for the new grader shed site on Weld County Road 31. The County will purchase this property from Public Service Company of Colorado in the amount of$2,500 per acre. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign any necessary documents. Seconded by Commissioner Webster, 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, October 14, 1998 981989 Page 3 BC0016 There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:25 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WE COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: .��•. e!' j�R ,, �� + LLe � � Constance L. Harbert Chair Weld County Clerk to a ifiwri,It , c 4y (� �� a �, . ,". W. H. W bster, fro-T Deputy Clerk to the N' '70l P Y � e . Baxter Dal K. Hall arbara J. Kirkmeyer Minutes, October 14, 1998 981989 Page 4 BC0016 Hello