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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MARCH 4, 1996
TAPE #96-08 AND #96-09
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 4, 1996, 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 Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, Chair
Commissioner George E. Baxter, Pro-Tem
Commissioner Dale K. Hall
Commissioner Constance L. Harbert
Commissioner W. H. Webster
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Shelly Miller
Finance and Administration Director, Don Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Hall moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of February 28, 1996, as printed. Commissioner Harbert
seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS: There were no additions to the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Webster moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
READING OF
ORDINANCE BY TAPE: CONSIDER READING ORDINANCE NO. 169-A BY TAPE: Commissioner Hall
moved to allow said reading by tape, and Commissioner Baxter seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER
COORDINATOR
REPORTS: No reports were given.
PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was offered.
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WARRANTS: Don Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following
warrants for approval by the Board:
All Funds $ 700,720.07
Electronic Transfer
Payroll Fund $ 74,788.34
Commissioner Webster moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.
Warden. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
BUSINESS:
NEW: CONSIDER 1996 COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PLAN FROM
HUMAN SERVICES TO COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Marilyn Carlino, Fiscal Officer for Human
Services, stated this request is for $154,322.00, and the focus of the grant is
linkage of services and access to transportation for the in-need rural elderly of the
County. She explained this is a continuing grant for the same amount and
purpose as last year. Ms. Carlino confirmed for the Board the Weldco's Senior
volunteers are reimbursed at $0.27 per mile. Commissioner Baxter moved to
approve said grant and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Harbert
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TRANSFER OF VAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN HUMAN SERVICES
FENWC HEADSTART PROGRAM AND SCHOOL DISTRICT 6 AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Warden stated he has been involved with
Walt Speckman, Human Services Director, concerning this matter. He explained
a portion of the School District's funding from the State is capital, which is applied
toward the purchase of the van for FENWC to provide transportation services.
Mr. Warden noted this transfer is allowed within the school statutes.
Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said transfer and authorize the Chair
to sign. The motion, seconded by Commissioner Baxter, carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RENEWAL OF 3.2% BEER LICENSE FOR MYRTLE G. JORDAN,
DBA P & M RECREATION, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Bruce Barker,
County Attomey, stated the requisite application and fees have been submitted,
and the Sheriff's Office has no concerns; therefore, he recommended approval
of said renewal. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said renewal and
authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WELD COUNTY ROAD 14.5
BETWEEN HIGHWAY 85 AND WELD COUNTY ROAD 23: Commissioner
Webster moved to approve said closure, and Commissioner Hall seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
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FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 169-A, IN MATTER OF REPEALING
AND REENACTING ORDINANCE NO. 169, THE UNDESIRABLE PLANT
MANAGEMENT PLAN: Chair Kirkmeyer moved this item to the end of the
agenda to allow the completion of the tape.
PLANNING: CONSIDER MINOR RESUBDIVISION, S #396, IN JOHNSON SUBDIVISION -
WELD COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, C/O PLANNER HODGES:
Todd Hodges, Planning Department, explained this minor resubdivision will
vacate a portion of B Street and a portion of West 1st Street in the Johnson
Subdivision. He stated the vacation is intended to stop traffic from using the
mentioned rights-of-way to and from the Larsen Subdivision within the City of
Greeley. Mr. Hodges further explained the property owners' concerns and noted
a local improvement district to pave the streets within the subdivision was
completed and paid for by said property owners. He stated 100 percent of the
adjacent property owners signed the petition for this request. Mr. Hodges stated
staff recommends conditional approval of this matter and responded to questions
from the Board concerning the proposed barrier for B Street and the fire
protection issues. Mr. Barker clarified the adjacent property owners would be
responsible for maintenance and possibly construction of such a barrier and
suggested an agreement be made with the City of Greeley. Drew Scheltinga,
County Engineer, reiterated the citizens' concerns regarding the additional traffic
during the construction of the Larsen Subdivision and stated the streets were
temporarily closed in May 1995. He noted access to Lots 11 and 12 may be
disturbed and discussed a temporary gate. Greg Thompson, City of Greeley
Planning Department, presented a packet of information to the Board and noted
the City of Greeley Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial of
this proposal. He reviewed the commission's findings, including nine different
elements, and noted concerns. Mr. Thompson suggested said matter be
continued or a formal resubdivision process be used. Responding to questions
from the Board, Mr. Thompson confirmed 51 percent of the Johnson Subdivision
residents have not requested annexation. He discussed the issue concerning
dead-end streets in subdivisions within the City of Greeley and clarified the
commission's concems. Glen Shield, City of Greeley Fire Department, stated he
is also representing Western Hills Fire Protection District and noted the
subdivision was in an unincorporated area in 1963. He explained the concerns
regarding fire protection and the need for two access points and answered
numerous questions from the Board. Steve Bagley, City of Greeley Public Works
Department, noted the Johnson and Larsen Subdivisions were engineered
properly and correctly and access is an important issue. He reiterated all
engineering was planned, questioned the vacation, and recommended at least
B Street remain open. Wallace Jacobson and Bruce Lindahl, residents of
Johnson Subdivision, stated their support for this vacation, reiterated concerns,
and responded to questions from the Board. After further discussion,
Commissioner Hall stated the subdivision has rural standards and noted concern
about adding burden to the owners of Lots 11 and 12 by requiring a barrier. He
then moved to vacate B Street and West 1st Street in Johnson Subdivision with
the property to be equally deeded to the owners, not including the language
regarding the barrier. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, and
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Commissioner Webster confirmed the barrier is not required. Commissioner
Baxter agreed with Commissioner Hall that this subdivision is in a rural area;
however, the problem with the fire protection issue needs further provisions.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer offered suggestions concerning the Conditions of
Approval. After further discussion among the Board and staff, Commissioner Hall
amended his motion to include only Conditions of Approval #5 and #6 with staffs
recommended additional language conceming utilities located within the vacated
portions of B Street; the change of Section 10.5 to 10.6; and to not allow
placement of permanent structures in the easement. Commissioner Harbert
agreed to said amendment, and Commissioner Baxter reiterated, without
provisions for access to fire hydrants, he will vote against the motion.
Commissioner Harbert stated that issue should be resolved between the property
owners and the fire protection district. The motion then carried four to one, with
Commissioner Baxter voting nay.
NEW BUSINESS: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 169-A, IN MATTER OF REPEALING
AND REENACTING ORDINANCE NO. 169, THE UNDESIRABLE PLANT
MANAGEMENT PLAN: This item was moved to the end of the agenda. Mr.
Warden confirmed the tape was completed. Ron Broda, Vegetation Management
Specialist, explained the major amendments to said ordinance include the
addition of Field Bindweed and Scotch Thistle to said plan. He then reviewed
numerous other minor recommendations from the Advisory Board resulting from
its three-year review. Mr. Broda noted the weed species names, department
names, dates, etc. have been updated, as well as other minor additions made.
(Changed to Tape #96-09.) Responding to questions from Chair Kirkmeyer
concerning the impact of this amendment to landowners and the County, Mr.
Broda explained this amendment will potentially cause additional costs to the
landowners; however, it will also make them comply with the 1990 Weed Species
Act. Mr. Warden stated the additional cost to Weld County was $15,000.00 and
was included in the 1996 budget. No public testimony was offered.
Commissioner Webster moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No.
169-A, and Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent agenda.
Ordinance No. 169-A was approved on first 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 10:25 a.m.
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