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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MARCH 9, 1998
TAPE #98-06 AND #98-07
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,
March 9, 1998, 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 Constance L. Harbert, Chair
Commissioner W. H. Webster, Pro-Tem
Commissioner George E. Baxter
Commissioner Dale K. Hall
Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer
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 Webster moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of March 4, 1998, as printed. Commissioner Kirkmeyer
seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
CERTIFICATION
OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Baxter moved to approve the Certification of Hearings conducted
on March 4, 1998, as follows: 1) Change of Zone from Agricultural to PUD,
Doug and Diana Cummings/Larry Kaylor(Con't to 03/18/98).
ADDITIONS TO
AGENDA: There were no additions to the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Webster moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Hall seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS: OLDER WORKERS WEEK - MARCH 9-13, 1998: Chair Harbert read said
proclamation declaring the week of March 9-13, 1998, as Older Workers Week.
A representative of the Area Agency on Aging was present to receive the
proclamation.
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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 $634,830.43
Commissioner Baxter moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.
Warden. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
BIDS: CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL AND AGREEMENT FOR
PROVISION OF CONSULTING SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN - RLH ENGINEERING, INC.: Pat Persichino, Director of General
Services, stated this agreement is for removal of asbestos from the old Island
Grove hospital building. In response to Chair Harbert, Mr. Persichino stated the
project will cost approximately $47,000; however, it is necessary whether or not
the building is destroyed. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said
agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
BUSINESS:
NEW: CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - EL RODEO%JEANETTE MONTES: Warren
Lasell, Assessor, recommended approval and stated the petitioner submitted
a gross value for both personal and real property; however, only personal
property should have been included. Commissioner Hall moved to approve said
petition and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer,
the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TWO PETITIONS FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -PATINA OIL AND GAS CORPORATION
% LOGAN AND FIRMINE, INC.: Mr. Lasell explained the petitioner submitted
duplicate reports and recommended approval of said petitions. Commissioner
Baxter moved to approve said petitions and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Webster, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR 3.2 PERCENT BEER RETAIL
LICENSE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - METRO OIL, INC., DBA
TOTAL NO. 2748: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated Deputy Profitt
expressed no concerns about this application and recommended approval.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said application and authorize the
Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried
unanimously.
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CONSIDER OPERATING AND FINANCIAL PLAN FOR REIMBURSABLE
SERVICES REQUESTED BY THE U.S.D.A. FOREST SERVICE, PAWNEE
NATIONAL GRASSLAND, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Barker
explained this is an extension of the contract for Ed Jordan, Sheriff, to conduct
patrols in the Pawnee National Grassland area. Commissioner Baxter moved
to approve said plan and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR MUNICIPAL JAIL SERVICES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CITY OF FORT LUPTON: Mr. Barker stated
this is a standard agreement used by the Sheriffs Office and recommended
approval. Commissioner Webster moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR WELD COUNTY
SHERIFF'S OFFICE DETENTION CENTER MEDICAL UNIT SERVICE AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - PREFERRED CORRECTIONAL MEDICAL
TEAM, INC.: Mr. Barker explained this amendment will increase the amount
paid by the County for medical services at the detention centers. For the
months of January through March 1998, the amount will remain at $46,800;
however, for the months of April through December 1998, the amount will
increase to $54,800. In response to Chair Harbert, Mr. Warden explained the
increase is due to an expected increase in the number of inmates.
Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said agreement and authorize the
Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR ONE STOP
COMMUNICATION NETWORK AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Walt
Speckman, Director of Human Services, and John Gomez, Sheriff's Office
representative, stated this is the first time an application has been submitted to
the Department of Commerce. Mr. Speckman explained the grant is for funds
for three years which will be used to expand the learning labs at the Jail, Head
Start, and Area Agency on Aging sites. If approved, Human Services will
receive $250,000 a year from the Department of Commerce requiring a non-
cash match from Human Services in the amount of$1 million. In response to
Chair Harbert, Mr, Warden stated the contract was amended to include a
position which will oversee a county-wide web site. Mr. Warden stated SCT will
be involved in the networking process and maintenance of the labs, and the
Department of Human Services should be able to absorb the majority of on-
going costs after the first three years. The only cost to the County will be the
Health Department and Sheriffs Office shares. In response to Commissioner
Webster, Mr. Speckman stated after three years, funds will be used for
equipment and personnel, and the various programs involved should be able to
absorb the on-going costs of the program. Responding to Commissioner
Kirkmeyer, Mr. Speckman stated the cost to the Sheriff's Office will be
approximately $30,000 which is very cost effective for providing a full-time
educator; however the cost to the Health Department is hard to calculate
because the use is different. Mr. Warden added it will cost forty to fifty thousand
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to integrate a web site position. He stated if the funds are granted, the position
will be funded for three years with no cost to the county; however, if not funded,
he will recommend a web site position be created in the 1999 budget.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer clarified if the application is approved, the Board will
have to approve its inclusion in the 1999 budget or eliminate it. In response to
Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Mr. Warden stated the grant was reallocated to cover
the $25,000 cost for equipment to make the network run, and added there is no
cost to the county for the first three years. In response to Commissioners
Kirkmeyer and Baxter, Mr. Speckman stated SCT will be contracted for any
work required, and explained this is a competitive grant, which may not be
awarded. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the application with the
conditions included in Mr. Warden's memorandum which states, if the grant is
approved a more complete analysis will be done, and SCT will be involved in the
design and maintenance of the network. Commissioner Webster seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: LIST OF PERSONS WITH LABOR
RELATIONS AND/OR LEGAL BACKGROUNDS FOR WELD COUNTY
GRIEVANCE BOARD: Mr. Barker stated according the Ordinance #118, as
amended, which is the Personnel Policy Handbook, the Board is required to
appoint a person with labor relations and/or legal backgrounds to serve as the
chairperson for the Weld County Grievance Board. The draft resolution
suggests several attorneys including Thomas David, Mark Geil, Don Hoff,
Jacqueline Johnson, Stan Peek, Mark Rapp, and Todd Taylor. Mr. Barker
explained the Director of Personnel has the authority to select one individual
from the list to serve as Chairperson for the Grievance Board. Commissioner
Baxter moved to approve said resolution. Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the
motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES -WELD COUNTY ROADS 10,
54, AND 27.5: Commissioner Webster moved to approve said road closures.
Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEMS,
OPERATOR OF NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER:Commissioner Hall
moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded
by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: DESIGNATE ADDITIONAL MONEY MARKET
FUND AS DEPOSITORY FOR WELD COUNTY FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE
THE WELD COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST IN SUCH FUND: Mr. Barker
explained Art Willis, Treasurer, requested he be allowed to invest in an
additional money market fund, and added this request is in compliance with
§ 24-75-601.1(1)(k) C.R.S., as amended. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to
approve said resolution. Seconded by Commissioner Webster, the motion
carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND MUTUAL RELEASE FOR
BANTCO AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN -WYMER: Commissioner
Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Baxter, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND MUTUAL RELEASE OF ALL
CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN -WYMER: Commissioner
Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Webster, the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE #147-N, IN THE MATTER OF
AMENDING THE WELD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Commissioner
Baxter moved to read Ordinance #147-N by title only. Seconded by
Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. Commissioner
Baxter moved to read Ordinance #191-B by title only. Seconded by
Commissioner Webster, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Barker read said
titles. Shani Eastin, Department of Planning Services representative, explained
the location of the proposed amendment which involves adding approximately
310 acres to the Mixed Used Development (MUD) Structural Land Use Map 2.1
and Comprehensive Plan Structural Land Use Map 2.1. Ms. Eastin explained
when the Mixed Use Development Plan was revised, public sewer was not
available to the subject site; however, service from St. Vrain Sanitation District
is currently available. Ms, Eastin explained in 1997, Ordinance #191 was
formulated with the intentions of guiding and implementing planned land use
changes in the MUD area, and added inclusion of this property will ensure
proper measures are taken to impose urban type standards on future
development. Ms. Eastin stated the applicant agrees to adjust the proposed
land uses to include limited site factors along the natural drainage area that runs
from the south west to the northeast of the property. In response to
Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Ms. Eastin stated a letter was received from Michael
McDonough, Town of Mead Planning Consultant.
Virginia Shaw, county resident, questioned the Town of Mead's intent for the
area if it is annexed. Chair Harbert clarified the County has no
intergovernmental agreement with Mead; however, the County has asked to
renew discussion. Commissioner Hall stated he has a meeting scheduled with
the Town of Mead and Don Sandoval, Department of Local Affairs
representative, in April to discuss future plans for the area. Ms. Shaw also
stated her concern for the agricultural impact on the area with three large dairies
or cattle feeding operations within close proximity. Chair Harbert stated future
developers will have to take into consideration the existing uses which could
determine if the property will sell. In response to Commissioner Baxter, Ms.
Shaw estimated the distance from the proposed site to the surrounding dairies
to be a mile or mile and a half.
Gary Tuttle, representative for Glen Douthit, applicant, explained since the
sewer line is now accessible and the applicant is being requested to contribute
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to the cost, it only seems reasonable to include his property in the MUD area.
Mr. Tuttle clarified this proposal does not guarantee development; however, it
does leave that option available for future consideration and added the applicant
agrees to a limited site factor for the natural drainage area. In response to
Commissioner Baxter, Mr. Tuttle stated the applicant is willing to work with
School District #7 concerning construction of an elementary school.
Responding to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Mr. Tuttle stated the area is currently
farmed, the proposed site is located to the southeast of the Sekich Business
Park, and the applicant has owned this property since 1969. Commissioner
Baxter moved to approve Ordinances #147-N and #191-B on second reading.
Seconded by Commissioner Hall, the motion carried unanimously.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE #191-B, IN THE MATTER OF
AMENDING THE WELD COUNTY MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT (MUD)
PLAN: Ordinance#191-B was discussed and approved with the above matter.
RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent agenda.
Ordinances #147-N and 191-B were approved on second 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 9:45 a.m.
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