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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JANUARY 12, 1998
TAPE #98-02
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,
January 12, 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 Dale K. Hall
Commissioner W. H. Webster
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 January 7, 1998, as printed. Commissioner Webster
seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
CERTIFICATION
OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Hall moved to approve the Certification of Hearings conducted
on January 7, 1998, as follows: 1) 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 (Con't
from 12/22/97); 2) A Site Specific Development Plan, Second Amended Special
Review Permit (SUP #386), and Amended Certificate of Designation, Coors
Energy Company; and 3) A Site Specific Development Plan and Special
Review Permit #1171, Douglas Born. Commissioner Baxter seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO
AGENDA: There were no additions to the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
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PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was offered.
WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following
warrants for approval by the Board:
All Funds $1,071,136.38
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.
Warden. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
BUSINESS:
NEW: CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LARIMER
COUNTY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Walt Speckman, Director of
Human Services, stated this agreement will provide back-up coverage of Long
Term Care Ombudsman services when the Ombudsman from either County is
out of the office. The rate of reimbursement will be $15 per hour, including
travel time, and mileage will be reimbursed at $.27 per mile. Commissioner
Baxter moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER SEVEN PURCHASE OF SERVICES AGREEMENT
AMENDMENTS WITH VARIOUS SERVICE PROVIDERS AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman stated the seven agreements establish
services to be provided as specified in the Area Agency on Aging 1997 Annual
Plan. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreements and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Webster, the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF WELD COUNTY ROAD 76
BETWEEN WELD COUNTY ROADS 53 AND 55: Weld County Road 76
between Weld County Roads 53 and 55 was closed on January 8, 1998, for
forty days for a bridge replacement. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve
said temporary road closure. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR MUNICIPAL JAIL SERVICES WITH TOWN
OF GARDEN CITY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Bruce Barker, County
Attorney, stated the Town of Garden City, in accordance with Section 31-15-
401(1) (k) CRS, does not desire to maintain a jail facility and wishes to use the
County Jail and the services of the Weld County Sheriff. Commissioner Hall
moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded
by Commissioner Webster, the motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: COMBINE PETTY CASH FUND AND
CHANGE FUND FOR AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Warden stated the
Ambulance Department currently has a Petty Cash Fund in the amount of$75,
and a Change Fund in the amount of$50. Mr. Warden stated the two funds are
not necessary, and it will be more efficient to combine them into one Petty Cash
Fund in the amount of$125. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said
resolution. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER PETITION TO ANNEX WELD COUNTY BUSINESS PARK
ANNEXATION#3 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Warden stated this
annexation is located south of the existing fuel farm and runs south to the pond.
This area will become the new Public Works site. In response to Commissioner
Kirkmeyer, Mr. Warden stated the annexed portion will be zoned commercial
separately from the main PUD to avoid involving the other owners.
Commissioner Hall moved to approve said petition and authorize the Chair to
sign. Seconded by Commissioner Webster, the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT ACCORDING
TO POLICY REGARDING COLLATERAL FOR IMPROVEMENTS(PUBLICLY
MAINTAINED ROADS) AND ROAD MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT
AGREEMENT (OFF-SITE) AND ACCEPT FORM OF COLLATERAL -
WESTERN DAIRYMEN COOPERATIVE, INC.: Commissioner Kirkmeyer
abstained from this business due to her membership in the Western Dairymen
Cooperative, Inc. Todd Hodges, Department of Planning representative, stated
the letter of credit provides collateral for both on and off-site improvements. In
response to Commissioner Harbert, Don Carroll, Department of Public Works
representative, stated he had reviewed his memo dated November 17, 1997,
and his only concern is the stop sign which is to be located at the intersection
of Weld County Road 7.5 and State Highway 119. Mr. Hodges explained he
spoke with Tess Jones, Colorado Department of Transportation, who stated the
applicant is in the process of receiving the permit for the sign. Commissioner
Webster moved to approve both agreements and accept the form of said
collateral. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF COLLATERAL FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENT
AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - EAST WELD SANITARY LANDFILL,
DBA BUFFALO RIDGE LANDFILL: Lee Morrison, Assistant County Attorney,
stated the Board approve the Road Improvement and Maintenance Agreement
on December 22, 1993; and collateral has now been presented in the from of
a Guarantee Payment Bond. Commissioner Baxter moved to accept said
collateral. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE #197, IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING
THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) PLAN: Commissioner Hall
moved to read Ordinance #197 by title only. Commissioner Kirkmeyer
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Mr. Barker read said title into
the record. Monica Mika, Director of Planning Services, stated no comments
have been received and copies of the Ordinance were sent to the 32
municipalities in Weld County.
Artie Elmquist, St. Vrain Rural Impact District, read a letter dated January 12,
1998, marked Exhibit A, requesting the St. Vrain Rural Impact District be given
referral agency status, and proposed additional language for the PUD
Ordinance. Mr. Elmquist also submitted a copy of the Boulder County agenda
in the Daily Times Call, also Exhibit A, and suggested the Board publish a
summary of the Weld County agenda in several papers throughout the County.
In response to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Mr. Elmquist stated the request to be
an agricultural referral agency would allow the group to be a formal voice for
local residents early in the process, and added the County should consider
reserving land for agricultural buffer zones between municipalities. Responding
to Commissioner Baxter, Mr. Elmquist suggested enforcing a County-wide sales
tax to pay for land for buffer zones.
Virginia Shaw, resident, stated lottery funds are another option to help purchase
land for buffer zones, and stated 90 percent of lottery funds currently go toward
Island Grove projects, and could be redistributed. Ms. Shaw submitted copies
of the Daily Times Call, marked Exhibit B, pointing out headlines concerning the
growth in Weld County, and asked, on behalf of the St. Vrain Rural Impact
District, that the Board give some input on other ways the group could get their
goals accomplished.
Anne Hansen, St. Vrain Rural Impact District, stated she farms 370 acres with
her father and questioned what incentives an individual has to continue farming
with so much growth and impact in the area. Commissioner Kirkmeyer stated
the main incentive to farm is enjoyment of the lifestyle; however, she also stated
the incentives must be found within each individual.
In response to Commissioner Hall, Carol Harding, Deputy Clerk to the Board,
stated it is possible to fax or e-mail agendas; however, they are prepared only
24 hours prior to the Board meetings. Ms. Mika stated the Planning Department
does publish press releases for Ordinances. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved
to approve Ordinance #197 on final reading with proposed changes from
Planning staff. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent agenda.
Ordinance #197 was approved on Final Reading.
Let the minutes reflect that the above and foregoing actions were attested to
and respectfully submitted by the Acting Clerk to the Board.
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There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:45 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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