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Home My WebLink About970432.tiffRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO MARCH 12, 1997 TAPE #97-06 ROLL CALL: MINUTES: ADDITIONS: CONSENT AGENDA: PRESENTATIONS: 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 12, 1997, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. 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, Shelly K. Miller Finance and Administration Director, Don Warden Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of March 10, 1997, as printed. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, and it 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. RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - LARRY JORGENSEN, UNIFORM BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS: Chair Baxter read said certificate recognizing Larry Jorgensen for his eight years of service. Mr. Jorgensen was not present to accept said award. RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - MIKE WAILES, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COUNCIL: Chair Baxter read said certificate recognizing Mike Wailes for his year of service. Mr. Wailes was present to accept said award. 970432 BC0016 RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - MARK JACOBY, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COUNCIL: Chair Baxter read said certificate recognizing Mark Jacoby for his four years of service. Mr. Jacoby was not present to accept said award. RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - GREG ENGEL, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COUNCIL: Chair Baxter read said certificate recognizing Greg Engel for his year of service. Mr. Engel was not present to accept said award. RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - KEN ROSALES, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COUNCIL: Chair Baxter read said certificate recognizing Ken Rosales for his three years of service. Mr. Rosales was not present to accept said award. RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - DAVID VOHS, REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY BOARD: Chair Baxter read said certificate recognizing David Vohs for his five years of service. Mr. Vohs was not present to accept said award. PUBLIC INPUT: WARRANTS: BIDS: No public input was offered. Don Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: All Funds $ 1,196,305.68 Commissioner Webster moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. PRESENT PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR HUDSON AND FREDERICK - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES: Pat Persichino, Director of General Services, read the names of the vendors into the record and stated said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, March 26, 1997. PRESENT VOTER TABULATION SYSTEM - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE: Mr. Persichino read the names of the vendors into the record and stated a work session will be scheduled prior to considering approval on Wednesday, March 26, 1997. PRESENT FUEL - UNLEADED, DIESEL, REGULAR, AND PROPANE/PWD - VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS: Mr. Persichino read the names of the vendors into the record and stated said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, March 26, 1997. Minutes, March 12, 1997 970432 Page 2 BC0016 PRESENT AND APPROVE WINDROW ELEVATOR USED FOR ASPHALT - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino stated the sole bidder is Power Equipment at $75,800.00, for which the Department of Public Works is requesting emergency approval based on the lead time to receive the equipment. Responding to questions from the Board, Dave Becker, Operations Manager for Public Works, stated his estimate was approximately $5,000.00 higher than this bid, and the machine is actually bigger than expected. He stated paving projects will begin the first week in April 1997, and this machine will be required by the second week of April 1997, to put asphalt into the lay - down machine so belly -dump trucks may be used. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said bid, and Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. PRESENT AND APPROVE HAULING AND SPREADING GRAVEL - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino read the names of the vendors into the record and stated the Department of Public Works is requesting emergency approval of the low bid from Ward Construction Company, using Weld County fuel, at $39.45 per hour. He noted Public Works reserves the right to use Ted Kitzman and Sons, second low bidder, at $42.23 per hour if Ward cannot provide the service. Mr. Becker explained they need to start hauling around April 1, 1997; however, he was late getting the bid out and is now requesting emergency approval. Mr. Becker confirmed Ward is fully equipped and has backup to handle this job as it did two years ago. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said recommendation, and Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. PRESENT BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT HOT/COLD MIX AND ASPHALT - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino read the names of the vendors into the record and stated said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, March 26, 1997. PRESENT RUBBERIZED CRACK FILLING - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Persichino read the names of the vendors into the record and stated said bid will be considered for approval on Wednesday, March 26, 1997. BUSINESS: NEW: CONSIDER CONTRACT RENEWAL LETTER NO. 1 BETWEEN HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (DISEASE CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENTAL EPIDEMIOLOGY DIVISION) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: John Pickle, Health Department, explained this renewal is for the traditional immunization contract. He stated Rosemary Spence, Health Department nurse, has been excellent in promoting this program across the State; therefore the funding will increase $55,619.00 over last year's amount to pay for her travel expenses, as well as for the cost of a replacement nurse to assume her duties for one year. Mr. Pickle requested the Board approve the continuation of this program. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said contract renewal letter and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Harbert, and, after discussion, it carried unanimously. Minutes, March 12, 1997 970432 Page 3 BC0016 CONSIDER GRANT AGREEMENT/CONTRACT BETWEEN HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND COLORADO ACTION FOR HEALTHY PEOPLE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Pickle explained this grant is for community assessment activities funded at $3,700.00 to develop training in the Hudson/Keenesburg area for substance abuse prevention programming for youth and families. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said grant and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, and Mr. Pickle confirmed this program is the same type as the one in Johnstown for teen pregnancy prevention. The motion then carried unanimously. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO UTILITIES COORDINATING ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Chair Baxter stated Jonathan Keller will be appointed to replace Sue Skaley as the telephone utility representative, with a term to expire December 31, 1999, and no alternate will be appointed at this time. Gary Sandau, fire protection district representative, and Glenn Miller, alternate, will be reappointed with terms to expire December 31, 1999. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said appointment and reappointments, and Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 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 9:15 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, CO ORADO ATTEST: Weld County Clerk to the Board BY' Duty Clerk to the Board George'E. Baxter, Chair ( C-/-0' . . Constance L. Harbert, P .-T Dale K. Hall /c Barbara J. Kirkmeyer EXCUSED DATE OF APPROVAL W. H. Webster Minutes, March 12, 1997 970432 Page 4 BC0016 Hello