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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
NOVEMBER 12, 1997
TAPE #97-28
ROLL CALL:
MINUTES:
ADDITIONS TO
AGENDA:
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,
November 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, Esther E. Gesick
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
Commissioner Webster moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of November 10, 1997, as printed. Commissioner
Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
There were no additions to the agenda.
Commissioner Harbert moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - PENNY AXTON, WELD COUNTY JUVENILE
COMMUNITY REVIEW BOARD: Chair Baxter read the certificate recognizing
Penny Axton, who was present, for her services on the Weld County Juvenile
Community Review Board.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - BOB DREILING, WELD COUNTY FAIR
BOARD: Chair Baxter read the certificate recognizing Bob Dreiling, who was
not present, for his services on the Weld County Fair Board.
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RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - GEORGE KENNEDY, WELD COUNTY FAIR
BOARD: Chair Baxter read the certificate recognizing George Kennedy, who
was not present, for his services on the Weld County Fair Board.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - TIM CROISSANT, WELD COUNTY FAIR
BOARD: Chair Baxter read the certificate recognizing Tim Croissant, who was
not present, for his services on the Weld County Fair Board.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - MARY ELLEN LABLANC, WELD COUNTY
FAIR BOARD: Chair Baxter read the certificate recognizing Mary Ellen
LaBlanc, who was not present, for her services on the Weld County Fair Board.
RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - RYAN PFANNEBECKER, WELD COUNTY
FAIR BOARD: Chair Baxter read the certificate recognizing Ryan
Pfannebecker, who was not present, for his services on the Weld County Fair
Board.
COMMISSIONER
COORDINATOR
REPORTS: Commissioner Kirkmeyer stated two bills are to be presented at the next
Legislative Session concerning Welfare Reform. If passed, the first bill will
reduce welfare program costs by 75%; the second by 68%.
PUBLIC INPUT:
WARRANTS:
No public input was offered.
Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following
warrants for approval by the Board:
All Funds $98,453.72
Commissioner Webster moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.
Warden. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
BUSINESS:
NEW: CONSIDER DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE STATEMENT OF GRANT
AWARD AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Nancy Haffner, District Attorney's
Office, stated the grant period began October 1997, and will continue through
December 1999. Ms. Haffner added the grant award is in the amount of
$12,491 which is a deficit; therefore, the District Attorney's Office will be seeking
other funds. Mr. Warden stated the budget already covered the difference.
Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said grant award and authorize the
Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried
unanimously.
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CONSIDER CANCELLATION OF DECEMBER 3, 1997, BOARD MEETING:
Commissioner Hall moved to cancel the December 3, 1997, Board Meeting.
Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF CERTIFICATION OF NOVEMBER 4, 1997,
ELECTION RETURNS: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated these Election
Returns of the Coordinated Election held in Weld County on November 4, 1997,
involved the Martin Brothers PUD. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve
said election returns. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER REQUEST TO PRE -ADVERTISE SECOND AMENDED USR
#1002 - NORTH AMERICAN RESOURCES COMPANY: Gloria Dunn,
Department of Planning Services, stated Bill Crews, North American Resources
Company (NARCo), is requesting to preadvertise the Board of County
Commissioners Hearing. In response to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Ms. Dunn
stated it typically takes three to four weeks for an item to get from the Planning
Commission to the Board of County Commissioners. In reference to his letter
dated November 6, 1997, Mr. Crews noted the three main reasons for the
request are: Peak gas use and processing during the winter months; The plant
is located in a remote area where they do not expect any objections to the
proposed amendment; and NARCo will be working with the Department of
Public Works to address concerns about the east entrance. Mr. Crews added
with the preadvertisement, NARCo would be able to recover lost time.
Commissioner Webster moved to approve said pre -advertisement.
Commissioner Harbert 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.
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 9:22 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD ctUNTY,COLORADO
Barbara J. Kirkmeyer
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