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Home My WebLink About990689.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO MARCH 31, 1999 TAPE #99-10 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 31, 1999, 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 Dale K. Hall, Chair Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, Pro-Tem Commissioner George E. Baxter Commissioner M. J. Geile Commissioner Glenn Vaad 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 Vaad moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of March 29, 1999, as printed. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, and it 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 Geile seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONS: RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - MARY REIFF, CLERK AND RECORDER'S OFFICE: Chair Hall read a plaque recognizing Mary Reiff, who was present, for her years of service to Weld County. J. A. Suki Tsukamoto, Clerk and Recorder, presented Ms. Reiff with a pin and stated she has been a great employee and will be missed. RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - MARTHA KINDSFATHER, ASSESSOR'S OFFICE: Chair Hall read a plaque recognizing Martha Kindsfather, who was present, for her years of service to Weld County. Stan Sessions, Weld County Assessor, presented Ms. Kindsfather with a pin and thanked her for delaying her retirement to help ensure a smooth transition following the election. 990689 ri u. 1 BC0016 RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - OSCAR BELL, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: Chair Hall read a plaque recognizing Oscar Bell, who was present, for his years of service to Weld County. Dave Becker, Public Works Department, presented Mr. Bell with a pin and thanked him for fifteen years of faithful service grading Weld County Roads. RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - BETTY CZAPENSKI, SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT: Chair Hall read a plaque recognizing Betty Czapenski, who was present, for her years of service to Weld County. Judy Griego, Director of Social Services, presented Ms. Czapenski with a pin and stated she has advanced through various positions at Social Services and thanked her for her recent contributions. RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - BOBBIE GOOD, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: Chair Hall read a plaque recognizing Bobbie Good, who was present, for her years of service to Weld County. Mr. Warden presented Ms. Good with a pin, on behalf of Pat Persichino, Director of General Services, and thanked her for all of her time and dedication to various departments of Weld County. COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports. PUBLIC INPUT: There was no public input. WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants for approval by the Board: All Funds $646,435.74 Electronic Transfers - All Funds $686,316.37 Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion,which carried unanimously. BIDS: PRESENT ASPHALT MILLING BID - ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT: Mr. Warden presented the two bids received. Said bids will be considered on Wednesday, April 14, 1999. PRESENT MOWING AND HERBICIDAL APPLICATION -WEED AND PEST DEPARTMENT: Mr. Warden presented the two bids received. Said bids will be considered on Wednesday, April 14, 1999. PRESENT 1999 SLURRY SEAL PROJECT BID - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: Mr. Warden presented the three bids received. Said bids will be considered on Wednesday, April 14, 1999. PRESENT AND APPROVE NOTICE OF VALUATION-ASSESSOR'S OFFICE: Mr. Warden stated the Assessor's Office recommends emergency approval of the low bid from American Business Forms, in the amount of $14,C166.80. He Minutes, March 31, 1999 990689 Page 2 BC0016 stated the Notice of Valuation forms need to be completed before May 1, 1999. Commissioner Geile commented there is a small difference between the low bid and second low bid which is located in Weld County. Mr. Warden stated he mentioned this to the Assessor's Office; however, it prefers the work that has been done by the low bidder in the past. Commissioner Geile moved to approve said low bid. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. APPROVE FUEL-DIESEL, UNLEADED, AND PROPANE BID - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: Mr. Warden stated the Public Works Department recommends approval of the low bid from Agland. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said bid. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. APPROVE MOVING OF PLANNING AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT BID - FINANCE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Warden recommended approval of the low bid from Dandelion Moving for a four-day move in the amount of $7,000. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said low bid. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. APPROVE MOTORGRADER BLADES BID - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: Mr.Warden stated the Public Works Department recommends approval of the low bid from Wagner Equipment Company in the amount of $72,280. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said low bid. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously. BUSINESS: NEW: CONSIDER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR TAVERN LIQUOR LICENSE FOR FIEREFORD BAR AND GRILL,INC., DBA HEREFORD BAR AND GRILL AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated Deputy Ronald Richardson expressed no concerns regarding this renewal. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER 1999-2004 COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Jan Spangler, Community Corrections, was present to answer questions from the Board. Mr. Barker explained the list of changes includes all of Weld County's requests and recommended approval of said contract. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF USED LEADCARE BLOOD TESTING SYSTEM: Mr. Warden explained the Weld County Health Department, in conjunction with the Department of Human Services is requesting to purchase a used blood lead testing machine from Samuel Shukert, M.D., in the amount of $800. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve said purchase. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. Minutes, March 31, 1999 990689 Page 3 BC0016 CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -4-D TRIANGLE, % BILL DELAP: Frank Hempen, Jr., Director of Public Works, stated under this agreement Bill Delap will inspect the installation of a fiber optic cable running through a majority of Weld County. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously. PLANNING: CONSIDER RECORDED EXEMPTION#2362-TERRA HOLDINGS,INC.: Eric Jerman, Department of Planning Services, stated Recorded Exemption (RE) #2362 was approved by staff on February 25, 1999,with Conditions of Approval. He explained the applicant has expressed a concern that Condition of Approval#2.A is delaying the sale of recording of his plat and sale of Lot A. Mr. Jerman stated staff finds that Sections 11.4.2.1 through 11.4.2.6 of the Weld County Subdivision Ordinance have not been met and referred to a Metter dated March 22, 1999, explaining staff's concerns. In response to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Mr. Barker stated the RE is approved; however, the plat cannot be recorded until the Conditions have been met or the Board determines Condition #2.A needs to be altered or deleted. Mr. Jerman stated Andy Peterson owns Lightning Wireline, Inc., and has been operating an oil and gas support operation on the site for approximately one year. In response to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Mr. Jerman stated the purposed of the RE is to create a five-acre Lot A, where the operation is currently located, and then sell it to Mr. Peterson. He explained Mr. Peterson is in the process of obtaining a Use by Special Review Permit to bring the Lot into compliance. Responding to Commissioners Baxter and Geile, Mr. Jerman stated the applicant can address the use of the large lot, and the Town of LaSalle has the option to annex the Lots if it desires; however, there is no discussion of annexation at this time. In response to Chair Hall, Mr. Jerman explained currently the Condition requires the USR on Lot A to be approved and recorded prior to recording the plat for RE #2362. Mr. Howard is requesting the Condition be amended or deleted to allow him to move forward with recording his plat and the sale of Lot A. Mr. Jerman added the USR will be heard by the Planning Commission April 20, 1999. In response to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Mr. Jerman explained if the USR is denied, the Recorded Exemption plat will not be recorded and would be in violation until the operation on Lot A ceased. Commissioner Kirkmeyer commented the applicant has been aware of the violation for approximately one year and should have been working to clear the violation. Wayne Howard, applicant, stated when he started the Recorded Exemption process, there were no problems; however a survey was conducted revealing a boundary line discrepancy. Mr. Howard stated the adjacent property owner was very ill and later died, which delayed resolving the dispute. His son lives in California and requested numerous documents and surveys delaying the process further. Mr. Howard stated Mr. Peterson moved his equipment onto the property seven or eight months ago because he had given three months notice to his previous landlord. He stated Mr. Peterson delayed starting the USR process because he is unsure if the property will eligible to sell. In response to Commissioner Baxter, Mr. Howard stated the previous owner lived in one mobile home and had a hired man living in the second mobile home to help run the farm. Mr. Peterson moved in the third trailer on a temporary basis to use an Minutes, March 31, 1999 990689 Page 4 BC0016 office until he can build a steel structure. In response to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Mr. Barker stated the Board has the authority to alter or delete the Condition. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Howard stated he currently owns all of the property. There was no public testimony given concerning this matter. Commissioner Kirkmeyer commented the staff followed the correct procedure; however, since Mr. Peterson is in the process of obtaining a Use by Special Review Permit on Lot A she moved to delete Condition of Approval #2.A. She stated although the Condition has not been met, Condition of Approval #2.B addresses the procedure if the USR is denied. Commissioner Baxter 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. There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:445 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WflOUNOTY, CO ORA / it L)/� , ATTEST: 1 psi', `e pa O. Dal K. Hall, Chair Weld County Clerk to the E. jSfr - ' / / 1 0� arbara J. Kirkmeyer, Pr -Tem Li BY: �,a7�� / Co .. ti ., , , -� vg Deputy Clerk to the Board _�J �e ,c 7 ' Ui 2-1 Geor xter ee Glenn Vaad Minutes, March 31, 1999 990689 Page 5 BC0016 Hello