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Home My WebLink About951743.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO AUGUST 21, 1995 TAPE #95-31 AND#95-32 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, August 21, 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 - EXCUSED Commissioner George E. Baxter 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 Baxter moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of August 16, 1995, as printed. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. ADDITIONS: There were no additions to the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Harbert moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: No reports were given. PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was offered. WARRANTS: Don Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: General Fund $ 484,040.59 Handwritten Warrants: Payroll Fund $ 42,402.42 Commissioner Webster moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BIDS: APPROVE SALE OF PROPERTY - OLD YOUTH SHELTER: Mr. Warden reminded the Board only one bid was received for $81,000.00; however, said property is valued at $133,000.00. Therefore, staff recommends rejecting said bid and soliciting a realtor through a request for proposal. Mr. Warden said the property would be listed for approximately 90 days. Commissioner Harbert moved to reject the sole bid received, and Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 951743 BC0016 BUSINESS: NEW: AMENDMENT TO DATA SHARING SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH U S WEST BUSINESS RESOURCES, INC., AS AGENT FOR U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC., AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated this agreement was originally approved in April of 1995, to provide copies of the Assessor's maps which are digitized in Florida. He explained, however, there was uncertainty in the original agreement regarding the term "updates" which are to be provided twice per year. Therefore, this amendment is necessary for clarification and to ensure new subdivision plat maps will be copied and sent to U S West at a minimum of two times per year. Mr. Barker noted Martha Kindsfather, Assessor's Office, confirmed this amendment is acceptable. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chairman to sign. The motion, seconded by Commissioner Webster, carried unanimously. CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR COPIES OF COUNTY RECORDS AMONG INFORMATION ADVANTAGE, INC., ASSESSOR'S OFFICE, AND TREASURER'S OFFICE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Mr. Barker stated this agreement is similar to one with Longmont Board of Realtors and one for court records. He stated Information Advantage, Inc., will provide 9mm tapes to the Assessor's Office to get information and will pay for the cost of the tapes and the run on the tapes which will occur twice per year. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER RENEWAL OF 3.2% BEER LICENSE FOR L. JENSEN, DBA HIGHLANDLAKE, INC., AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Mr. Barker noted no violations have been reported for this establishment in the past year; therefore, he recommended approval of said renewal. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said renewal and authorize the Chairman to sign. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WELD COUNTY ROAD 72 BETWEEN WELD COUNTY ROAD 37 AND HIGHWAY 85: Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said closure, and Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER REQUEST OF VARIOUS LANDOWNERS TO RECONSIDER RESOLUTION DIRECTING STAFF TO PROCEED WITH REPLAT AND VACATION OF BRUNO AVENUE: Mr. Barker explained a petition was received in July 1995, requesting the Board reconsider its decision from June 1995, directing staff to vacate and replat Bruno Avenue. He stated the petitioners indicated they are willing to maintain Bruno Avenue as a pedestrian, bike, and horse trail. Mr. Barker reviewed the information in the Commissioner's packets and noted the Board decided to reconsider the matter in a worksession; therefore, staff is waiting to proceed with the previous direction. He also noted Todd Hodges, Planning Department, is present and will work on the replat if necessary. Drew Scheltinga, Engineer for Public Works Department, recommended the road either be built to County standards as a public right-of-way and be maintained by Weld County at a cost of$43,000.00 or the road be vacated. He noted vacating a portion of the right-of-way and allowing the neighborhood to maintain a trail will be difficult for the citizens and probably cause future problems. Mr. Scheltinga clarified staffs recommendation is first to vacate the road, secondly to have Weld County build and maintain the road, and thirdly to allow public maintenance of a trail. Ira Daigle, property owner in Country Estates, voiced concerns about easements, and Mr. Scheltinga and Mr. Barker addressed said concerns. Mr. Daigle suggested the road be left open for fire control and later submitted a map, Exhibit I for the record. M. Russell Miller, property owner, submitted the following: Exhibit A - petition requesting the road be vacated; Exhibit B - letter dated August 14, 1995, from Joanne Day and Al Theodoran requesting vacation; Exhibit C - petition requesting vacation; Exhibit D - letter dated August 18, 1995, from John and Pat Cunningham Minutes, August 21, 1995 951743 Page 2 BC0016 requesting vacation; and Exhibits E and F - petitions requesting vacation. Mr. Barker confirmed for Mr. Miller his license agreement is still in effect, and Mr. Miller voiced further concerns about the Sheriffs Office, ATV's, and violence and numerous incidents in the area. He requested the road be closed and vacated permanently. (Changed to Tape #95-32 during Mr. Miller's presentation.) Rebecca Furr, property owner, stated the area is not safe due to unrestrained dogs and inconsiderate and disrespectful people; therefore, she requested the road be closed and submitted her prepared statement as Exhibit G for the record. Deanie Stengel, property owner, submitted 14 copies of a form letter signed by various property owners, Exhibit H for the record, requesting the road be open as a pedestrian, bike, and horse trail. She reiterated it would be community common ground and maintained by the public. Steve Steerman, property owner, stated his daughter has had no problem with dogs on Bruno Avenue. He also stated a formal schedule for regular maintenance would be drafted and reiterated his preference for the road to be opened as a trail and maintained by the neighborhood. After further comments from Ms. Stengel and Mr. Steerman, Bunni Chartier, property owner, reiterated there is a big problem with dogs, AN's, and numerous other problems, and she requested the road be closed. Lori Steerman, property owner, clarified the Weld County Sheriff, Ed Jordan, indicated pedestrians could use Bruno Avenue. She noted issues happening on Mathews and Tate should be addressed but should not affect Bruno, and she requested the road be opened. Jim Webster, property owner, noted the people on Tate want Bruno closed, but Bruno is used as his driveway. He questioned how the neighborhood people are going to have time to maintain the trail. Debbie Webster, property owner, reiterated Bruno Avenue is their driveway and questioned how they would access their property if the road is closed. She noted there is a huge neighborhood feud going on in the area. Brenda Johnson, property owner, stated she spoke with the Hudson Fire Department which indicated it would like to see the road open for fire access and as a fire break and, if the road is closed, the Webster's address would need to be changed for emergency purposes. Kathy Boerema, property owner, questioned if Weld County has any guidelines for bike paths, and if not, how the trail will be maintained and who will carry the liability insurance for the recreational facility. Mr. Barker confirmed the trail would be considered a recreational facility and liability would be required for the owner, which is Weld County. Ms. Boerema stated there is not a home owners' association; however, there are restrictions and covenants. She reiterated concerns about funds for insurance and starting a home owners' association and stated she prefers the road be vacated permanently. She also questioned what is to prevent the AN's from using the trail and how the Sheriffs Office will enforce codes if there are none for bike paths. Responding to the Board, Dave Becker, Project Manager for Public Works Department, explained his estimate for$43,000.00 to build the road to County standards and reiterated staff recommends a trail not be allowed. Commissioners Baxter and Harbert voiced concern regarding a recreational area and-the liability problem and agreed the road must be opened and maintained by Weld County or completely closed. Mr. Barker noted since there are only four Commissioners present, Commissioner Kirkmeyer would review the record and cast the deciding vote in the event of a tie. After further discussion, Commissioner Baxter made further comments and moved to vacate Bruno Avenue and direct staff to proceed with the replat process. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion. Commissioner Webster stated this is a difficult decision, but he, too, agrees the road must either be completely opened or closed, and vacation seems to be the wiser course. The motion then carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent agenda. There were no ordinances. Minutes, August 21, 1995 D51743 Page 3 BC0016 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 10:00 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY, CO ORA+O Aw �� iv r Dale K. Hall, Chairman (WPIY C o the Board 4 t- R FxcusFn n Barbara Kirkmeyer, o-Tem pIty lerk the Board GeorgeGeeo . Baxter 971 Constance L. Harbert // f � W. H. pxdster Minutes, August 21, 1995 951743 Page 4 6C0016 RECORD OFPROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES WELD COUNTY, COLORADO AUGUST 21, 1995 TAPE4/95-32 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, August-21, 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— EXCUSED Commissioner George E. Baxter Commissioner Constance L. Harbert Commissioner W. H. Webster Also present: County Attorney,Bruce T. Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Shelly Miller MINUTES: Commissioner Harbert moved to approve the minutes of the Board of Social Services meeting of August 16, 1995, as printed. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. WARRANTS: Shelly Miller,Acting Clerk to the Board, presented the warrants for approval by the Board in the amount of $11,205.31. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve the warrants as presented by-Ms. Miller. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. NEWBUSINESS: CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT FIRST PROGRAM INTRA-GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH HUMAN SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Richard Rowe, Social Services Department, stated this amendment reflects the anticipation of significant changes in the food stamp program initiated by welfare reform. He stated the State Department of Human Services has extended the Employment First Program to September 30, 1995, until pending legislation is considered and passed. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said amendment -and authorize the Chairman to sign. The motion, seconded by Commissioner Harbert, 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. 951743 BC0016 There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 10:05 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY, COO 0 A�Ti 3 -'� �, i / �G� Dale K. Hall, Chairman Ylt�etd�; • r'k� 1fo the Board ram: ;41 i.bt �'-% FXCI ism ta,l a f r Bar�J. Kirkmeyer ro Tem 1ti�d��rUl�lly ler t• the Board -� "Georget.Baxter Constance L. Harbert hiK 2'L W.#i. 1�Vebste Minutes,August 21, 1995 9517-3 Page2 BC0016 Hello