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Home My WebLink About950246.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO FEBRUARY 22, 1995 TAPE #95-07 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, February 22, 1995, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and on roll call the following members were present, constituting a quorum of the members thereof: Commissioner Dale K. Hall, Chairman Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, Pro-Tern Commissioner George E. Baxter- TARDY Commissioner Constance L. Harbert- EXCUSED Commissioner W. H. Webster Also present: County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Carol Harding Finance and Administration Director, Don Warden MINUTES: Commissioner Webster moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of February 15, 1995, as printed. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Webster moved to approve the hearings conducted on February 14, 1995, as follows: 1) Violation Hearings. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. ADDITIONS: 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. (Let the record reflect that Commissioner Baxter is now present.) PROCLAMATIONS: AMERICANISM DAY - FEBRUARY 26, 1995: Chairman Hall read said proclamation into the record. PUBLIC INPUT: There was no public input offered. 950246 BC0016 WARRANTS: Don Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: General Fund $ 600,809.67 Payroll Fund $ 4,294.56 Handwritten Warrants: Payroll Fund $ 750.50 Commissioner Baxter moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BIDS: PRESENT RUBBERIZED CRACK FILLING - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: Mr. Warden presented the bids received from seven vendors. Said bid will be considered for approval on March 8, 1995. BUSINESS: NEW: CONSIDER RENEWAL OF TAVERN LIQUOR LICENSE, WITH EXTENDED HOURS, FOR RICE ENTERPRISES, INC., DBA FORT TWENTY-ONE, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, noted there was a variety of offenses reported in and near this facility during the last year; therefore, he recommended a Probable Cause Hearing be scheduled in order to determine whether there is cause not to renew said license. Jack Rice, owner, stated he works very closely with the Sheriffs office regarding problems and has established an "86 list" which precludes troublemakers from being allowed in the bar. Responding to Commissioner Baxter, Mr. Rice stated the number of incidents has been relatively stable over the last several years, increasing only in conjunction with an increase in business. There was no public testimony. Commissioner Baxter moved to set a Probable Cause Hearing on March 13, 1995, at 9:00 a.m. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY BY MARK HILL: Mr. Barker explained his research shows this parcel was reserved for parking and/or width of road and, being outside of an organized subdivision, it falls to the County to vacate said right-of-way. He also noted no properties would be landlocked and the parcel should be conveyed to the adjacent landowner, Mark Hill. Mr. Hill was present and detailed his plans to build a residence upon the adjoining property. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the request from Mark Hill to vacate a strip of land and convey said parcel to Mark Hill, pursuant to Section 443-2-302, CRS. Seconded by Commissioner Webster, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR ONE-STOP CAREER CENTER FUNDING BETWEEN WELD COUNTY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Walt Speckman, Director of Human Services, reviewed a new grant application to be submitted to the Department of Labor to enable Weld County to serve as a test site in the development of a one-stop employment and training system and to develop information on our labor market and training, as well as its correlation to available training in the local area. He stated only ten sites will be established nationwide and he thinks approximately 250 applications will be submitted. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said application and to authorize the Chairman to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. Minutes, February 22, 1995 950246 Page 2 BC0016 CONSIDER EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION REQUEST FOR JTPA SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM GRANT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman explained this continuing grant is for a minimum of 180 youth over a period of eight weeks in the Summer Youth Employment and Training Program. Responding to Commissioner Baxter, Mr. Speckman explained anytime there is a budget cut in Congress, the program is phased down to the appropriate expenditure amount. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said grant and authorize the Chairman to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN OF BOARD TO SIGN CERTAIN CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS: Mr. Warden explained that prior to 1990 State law required the Board to enter into any contracts for the County; however, effective January 1, 1990, the Board may now delegate that authority to an individual. In order to update our current policies and consolidate them into one policy, staff has drafted a resolution delegating authority to the Chairman of the Board to enter into and sign personal services contracts under the amount of$5,000; change orders for not more than 5 percent of the overall cost of construction, not to exceed $5,000; equipment maintenance agreements; contracts and license agreements related to computer hardware and software operation; and contracts and documents required to acquire and maintain computer systems. Following a brief discussion, Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said resolution, as drafted by staff. Seconded by Commissioner Webster, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR ALTERNATIVE HOMES FOR YOUTH WITH R. D. STEWART, INC., AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Mr. Warden explained said Change Order is necessary to allow for a fire wall in the attic and for the costs associated with the water tap. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said Change Order and authorize the Chairman to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL: Commissioner Baxter moved to affirm Gregory Valcourt as the Aims College representative, with a term to expire December 31, 1995. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: AUTHORIZE HUDSON SANITATION DISTRICT TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDS DIRECTLY TO STATE OF COLORADO, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, AS THE APPROVED MANAGEMENT AGENCY UNDER SECTION 208 OF THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT: Mr. Warden explained Weld County, as the 208 Water Management Agency, has the task of administering small grants in the amount of$7,000 to $10,000 among entities within its jurisdiction. However, the County can allow the entity to apply for grant funds directly, making it directly responsible to the State with minimum involvement from Weld County. Mr. Warden stated he has been in contact with the consultant for the Hudson Sanitation District who agrees with the resolution as drafted by staff. Mr. Barker stated there is no problem with it as long as the District signs off on #6 of the proposed resolution. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said draft resolution. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter,the motion carried unanimously. Minutes, February 22, 1995 950246 Page 3 BC0016 CONSIDER INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR IMPROVEMENT OF 37TH STREET WITH CITY OF EVANS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Mr. Barker explained said agreement is with the City of Evans in regards to 37th Street, as discussed at a work session several weeks ago. The maximum Weld County will pay is $53,039.70, which is less than half the amount of the total project. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER VETERAN SERVICE OFFICER'S MONTHLY REPORTS AND CERTIFICATIONS OF PAY FOR JULY 1994 THROUGH JANUARY 1995 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Commissioner Webster moved to approve said reports and authorize the Chairman to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING SERVICES WITH EDWARD L. BERLIER AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Mr. Warden explained the County has used the services of Chuck Jones to perform surveyor duties since July 1, 1987 and recently a proposal was requested from interested parties for this service. Three proposals were received, from Mr. Jones, Alles and Associates, Inc., and Land Surveyors of Colorado. Mr. Warden stated the Public Works Department reviewed the proposals and recommends the lowest bid from Edward L. Berlier, dba Land Surveyors of Colorado. Mr. Warden also noted the initial term will be one year with automatic renewal unless notice is received within sixty days of the expiration date. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: APPOINT DEFERRED COMPENSATION COMMITTEE: Mr. Warden explained the Deferred Compensation Committee was established to act on hardship requests regarding the Deferred Compensation Plan. In the past Don Warden, David Worden and Mike Loustalet were members, along with two elected employee representatives. Staff is recommending the appointment, by position, of the Director of Finance and Administration, the Director of Personnel, and the County Treasurer. In this manner, the committee will remain functional even if there is staff or elected official turnover. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said draft resolution. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. PLANNING: FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 173-B, AMENDMENTS TO SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to read Ordinance No. 173-B by title only. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Barker read the title of said ordinance. There was no public testimony given. Commissioner Webster moved to approve Ordinance No. 173-B on final reading. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 89-CC, AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to read Ordinance No. 89-CC by title only. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Barker read said title. There being no public testimony given, Commissioner Baxter moved to approve Ordinance No. 89-C on final reading. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. Minutes, February 22, 1995 950246 Page 4 BC0016 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent agenda. Ordinances 173-B and 89-CC were 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. There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:35 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS I'C��GL�G�o 7 WELD COUNTY, C LORADO ATTEST: I / Do Dale K. Hall, Chairman Weld County Clerk to the Board �' a Kirkmeyer, o-Tem BY: r��,- Deputy Clerk to the Board — -f � � eorge . Baxter FXCI ism Constance L. friar ert I ` , bW o A W. ebster Minutes, February 22, 1995 950246 Page 5 BC0016 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES WELD COUNTY, COLORADO FEBRUARY 22, 1995 TAPE #95-07 The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, met in regular session as the Board of Social Services 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, February 22, 1995, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and on roll call the following members were present, constituting a quorum of the members thereof: Commissioner Dale K. Hall, Chairman Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, Pro-Tem Commissioner George E. Baxter Commissioner Constance L. Harbert - EXCUSED Commissioner W. H. Webster Also present: County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Carol Harding Director of Finance and Administration, Don Warden MINUTES: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the minutes of the Board of Social Services meeting of February 15, 1995, as printed. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. WARRANTS: Don Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the warrants for approval by the Board in the amount of $598,476.59. Commissioner Webster moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 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 9:40 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS W LD COUNTY, COLO 0 ATTEST: /O Aid � / ' �� nyl4v i€th'? Dale K. Hall, Chairman Weld County Clerk to the Board .72/ / j Barbar J. 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