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Home My WebLink About990280.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO FEBRUARY 10, 1999 TAPE #99-05 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 10, 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 Geile moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of February 8, 1999, as printed. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. READ ORDINANCE BY TAPE: ORDINANCE#147-P, AMENDING THE WELD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND ORDINANCE#191-D,AMENDING THE WELD COUNTY MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT PLAN: Commissioner Baxter moved to read said Ordinances by tape. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA: The following was added under New Business: 3) Consider Rescinding Tax Abatement Petition #R2809886 dated October 7, 1998 - Newco, Inc.; and 4) Consider Rescinding Tax Abatement Petition #R2810086 dated October 7, 1998 - Newco, Inc. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 990280 Cc -e_ c.,0 /IxCe� L� BC0016 PRESENTATIONS: RECOGNITION OF SERVICES - FERN LIBSACK, ASSESSOR'S OFFICE: Mike Sampson, Assessor's Office representative, presented the plaque recognizing Ms. Libsack, and he thanked her for the years of dedication in assessing mobile homes. 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 $177,728.56 Commissioner Baxter moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. BIDS: PRESENT JANITORIAL SERVICES/FORT LUPTON AREA BID-BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT: Pat Persichino, Director of General Services, presented the four bids received. Said bids will be considered for approval on Wednesday, February 24, 1999. PRESENT SIGN FACING MATERIAL FOR 1999 BID - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: Mr. Persichino presented the twelve bids received. Said bids will be considered for approval on Wednesday, February 24, 1999. APPROVE 1999 PAINT PROJECT/VARIOUS AREAS BID - FINANCE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Persichino recommended approval of the low bid from Nesvik Painting. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to accept the low bid from Nesvik Painting, in the amount of$30,678.00. The motion,which was seconded by Commissioner Baxter, carried unanimously. APPROVE HAULING AND SPREADING GRAVEL(CONTRACT TRUCKS)BID - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: Mr. Persichino read a letter from Dave Becker, Department of Public Works, for the record which recommends acceptance of the low bid from Kitzman/Richardson, and explains the terms under which the company is bidding. Mike Willits,Ward Construction,explained the amount of time, labor, and equipment necessary to meet the specifications, and stated his company is more than capable of meeting the County's hauling needs. Dick Ward, Ward Construction, stated they have been awarded the bid for six of the past seven years. He further stated the low bidder did not bid specific amounts for the second and third years. In response to Chair Hall, Mr. Becker stated both companies have worked with the County in the past and he has no concerns with either one. Responding to Commissioner Baxter, Frank Hempen, Jr., Director of Public Works, explained the bidders have the option of giving specific amounts for the second and third years. In response to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Mr. Becker stated both companies have a sufficient amount of trucks. Commissioner Baxter stated he met with the Public Works Minutes, February 10, 1999 990280 Page 2 BC0016 staff and following their discussion, he found no reason not to accept the low bid. Jim Richardson, Kitzman/Richardson, stated his company has met the needs of the County in the past and has the capabilities to meet the current specifications. In response to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Richardson stated he has 22 trucks. Responding to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Becker stated there is a difference of approximately $100,000 between the two bidders. Commissioner Vaad moved to accept the low bid from Kitzman/Richardson. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. APPROVE 1999 TRAFFIC PAINT AND GLASS BEADS BID - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: Mr. Persichino requested the Board continue this bid to February 24, 1999, to allow more time to test the vendors' samples. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to continue said bid to February 24, 1999, at 9:00 a.m. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously. BUSINESS: NEW: CONSIDER PETITION OF ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - MILLIKEN EARLY POTATO ASSOCIATION, STEVEN FRITZLER: Mike Sampson, Assessor's Office representative, recommended denial of the petition based on similar petitions. He stated the company was not in business; however, their equipment was still on the property until it could be auctioned. Mr. Sampson stated the equipment was auctioned in January 1997, and the association was required to pay$1,934.88. In response to Commissioner Geile, Mr. Sampson stated he is not aware of the State granting an exception to this type of situation, and any petition for abatement or refund for an amount over$1,000 must be sent to the State. Mr. Barker explained the Board has the authority to grant or deny the petition; however, the final decision will be made by the State. Steve Fritzler, represented the petition and stated the doors were locked which they considered to be storage of their equipment, some of which had been disassembled. In response to Chair Hall, Mr. Fritzler clarified the business was closed prior to 1997. Commissioner Vaad moved to approve the petition and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER PETITION OF ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -NEWCO, INC.: Mr. Sampson stated a petition for R2810086 from Newco, Inc., was previously approved on October 7, 1998; however the amounts abatement and balance amounts were reversed. He recommended approval of this petition and stated the first petition will be rescinded. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said petition and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESCINDING TAX ABATEMENT PETITION #R2809886 DATED OCTOBER 7, 1998- NEWCO, INC.: Mr. Sampson stated once the corrections are made to this petition, the amount will be less than $1,000, therefore, it will not need to be sent to the State, and it will be corrected in the Weld County Assessor's system. Commissioner Vaad moved to rescind said petition #R2809886 from Newco, Inc. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. Minutes, February 10, 1999 990280 Page 3 BC0016 CONSIDER RESCINDING TAX ABATEMENT PETITION#R2810086 DATED OCTOBER 7, 1998 - NEWCO, INC.: Mr. Sampson recommended rescinding this petition due to incorrect amounts as explained previously. Commissioner Baxter moved to rescind said petition #R2810086 from Newco, Inc. Commissioner Geile seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER CONTRACT RENEWAL LETTER #1 FOR MINIMUM DATA SET CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: John Pickle, Director of Health Department, stated this is the fourth year the Health Department has applied for renewal funding. He stated the grant will fund a full-time staff member to collect minimum health indicator data which can be accessed by other participating health departments throughout the State. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said contract renewal letter. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Baxter, carried unanimously. CONSIDER APPOINTING PROXY FOR RURAL DITCH COMPANY ANNUAL MEETING AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to appoint Dave Becker, Department of Public Works as Proxy to attend the Rural Ditch Company annual meeting scheduled for February 13, 1999. Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE:CONSENT TO THE ENFORCEMENT BY THE FORT LUPTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF THE 1997 UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND STANDARDS WITH AMENDMENTS WITHIN THE DISTRICT'S UNINCORPORATED PORTIONS OF WELD COUNTY: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said resolution. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER MASTER CONTRACT FOR BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF COLORADO AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Warden stated this is the master contract for the Weld County 1999 health insurance program. He explained the necessary commitments and endorsements were received at the beginning of the year to provide coverage until this time. Mr. Warden stated he reviewed the contract and it was also reviewed by Pat Persichino, Director of General Services, and Masoud Sharrazi, Insurance Agent. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Vaad, the motion carried unanimously. PLANNING: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE#147-P,AMENDING THE WELD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Anne Best Johnson, Department of Planning Services representative, requested the Board amend and replace the following items: the 1-25 Mixed Use Development Area Structural Plan Map 2.1, Table Five entitled "Land Use Plan Distribution", Map #1 entitled "Urban Growth Boundary", and make language changes to reflect correct grammar and word selection. Ms. Best Johnson stated the City of Longmont is not able to be present. In response to Chair Hall, Ms. Best Johnson stated the applicant, City of Longmont, purchased Sand Stone Ranch which is currently zoned High-Intensity Commercial Employment Center, and the applicant wants it zoned Low-Intensity. Responding to Geile, Ms. Best Johnson stated there will be two portions of the park. One will be a wildlife preserve which will have limited entry due to sensitive wildlife habitat, and the remaining portion of the Minutes, February 10, 1999 990280 Page 4 BC0016 park will be a community park. She stated entrance fees have not been discussed. There was no public input concerning this matter. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve Ordinance#147-P on first reading. Seconded by Commissioner Geile, the motion carried unanimously. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE#191-D,AMENDING THE WELD COUNTY MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT PLAN: Ms. Best Johnson requested the Board amend and replace the 1-25 Mixed Use Development Area Structural Plan Map 2.1, Table Five entitled "Land Use Plan Distribution". There was no public input concerning this matter. Commissioner Geile moved to approve Ordinance #191-D on first reading. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent agenda. Ordinances #147-P and #191-D were 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. There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:50 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST'I r' / ,'frr !/ I�. / f D K. Hall, Chair Weld Cnt qM '� he <r.r c Ill R,�� / arbara J. Kirkmeyer, Pr -Tem Of BY: „-=�i� !_ i,, sir > Deputy Cler+oo e Board ( <i eorg axter ddi IM. �9geile A Glenn Vaad Minutes, February 10, 1999 990280 Page 5 BC0016 Hello