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Home My WebLink About950808.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO APRIL 17, 1995 TAPE #95-12 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, April 17, 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 Commissioner W. H. Webster- EXCUSED Also present: County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Shelly Miller Finance and Administration Director, Don Warden MINUTES: Commissioner Harbert moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of April 12, 1995, as printed. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Baxter moved to approve the hearings conducted on April 11, 1995, as follows: 1)Violation Hearings; and the hearings conducted on April 12, 1995, as follows: 1) Special Review Permit for a Bed and Breakfast in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, Craig McConnell; and 2) Special Review Permit for an asphalt and concrete batch plant, an oil field construction business, and a recreational facility in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, Rex Hiner. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. ADDITIONS: There were no additions to the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the consent agenda as printed. Commissioner Harbert 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 $ 1,012,623.79 Commissioner Baxter moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 950808 BC0016 BUSINESS: NEW: CONSIDER TAX ABATEMENT PETITION FROM BIO MEDICAL APPLICATION OF GREELEY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Warren Lasell, Assessor, stated a clerical error was made by the Assessor's Office; therefore, he recommended approval of said abatement for 1994. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said petition and authorize the Chairman to sign. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER TAX ABATEMENT PETITION FROM BALL CORPORATION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Mr. Lasell stated this abatement is for 1993 and 1994 taxes. He stated Mike Sampson and Stan Jantz of his office have worked out a compromise with Ball Corporation. Mr. Sampson explained this property is a specialized parcel which tests fuel for space shuttles and the facility has cut back from 20 or 30 employees to one; therefore, only one of the two buildings is being used. He noted Ball Corporation is asking for a more substantial reduction, including 1992 taxes; however, the building is too specialized to be marketed. Mr. Sampson stated the agreement is fair for both parties and includes a stipulation that if employees are moved back into the facility or it is altered, it will immediately be reassessed. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said petition and authorize the Chairman to sign. The motion, seconded by Commissioner Harbert, carried unanimously. CONSIDER TAX ABATEMENT PETITION FROM NORWEST PUBLISHING COMPANY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Mr. Lasell stated a clerical error was made by adding rather than deleting. He stated the petitioner made no response to the Notice of Valuation, but responded to the Treasurer's notice by filing this abatement. Mr. Lasell recommended approval of said petition. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said petition and authorize the Chairman to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Baxter, and it carried unanimously. CONSIDER 1995 SUMMER JOB HUNT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Walt Speckman, Human Services Director, stated this contract is ongoing and will provide 375 youth, age 16 to 21, with employment and/or job search skills. Said contract is in the amount of$10,000.00, which is the same as past. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chairman to sign. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion and asked if a certain project was scheduled for this summer. Mr. Speckman stated Go Colorado Funds and trail projects are scheduled. The motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER 1996 APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR SECTION 18 FTA FUNDS TO COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman stated this application is for a competitive grant in the amount of$55,918.00 to provide transportation to elderly and disabled of rural Weld County. An additional $25,000.00 is being requested for certain equipment; therefore, the grant request is a substantial increase from last year's $35,000.00. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said application and authorize the Chairman to sign. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR USE AND OPERATION OF "A KID'S PLACE" AMONG VARIOUS ENTITIES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated this agreement is for a child abuse assessment center to be located above United Way in the Pinon Plaza. The duties of each party, including the District Attorney's Office, United Way, the Sheriffs Office, the Board, and the Cities of Greeley and Evans, are incorporated in said agreement, with United Way to provide secretarial and scheduling services. He Minutes, April 17, 1995 950808 Page 2 BC0016 stated all agencies have agreed and a provision is included to extend Weld County's insurance coverage for third-party liability and liability on the actual building. Mr. Barker confirmed Weld County is responsible for maintenance and utilities. Mr. Warden reminded the Board the space and utilities for the facility were approved during the budget. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign. The motion, seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, carried unanimously. CONSIDER CORPORATE EASEMENT FOR U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC. ON WELD COUNTY PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN - NW%, S5, T6N, R64W: Mr. Warden stated this easement is near the Galeton Grader Shed, and Dave Becker, Public Works Department, has been on site with U S West to reach an agreement for the location of the easement. Commissioner Baxter moved to approve said easement and authorize the Chairman to sign. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. PLANNING: CONSIDER RE #1713 - MATLOCK: Shani Eastin, Planning Department, entered staffs recommendation for denial and answered questions from the Board. Bill Matlock, applicant, referred to proposed Lot A and confirmed the primary vegetation on the land is classified as wetlands and noted three of the four soil types are moderately to highly eroded by wind. Referring to proposed Lot B, Mr. Matlock stated it is in dryland wheat which is not productive due to erosion. He planted 3,300 shrub and tree seedlings and is working with various programs through the State. Mr. Matlock noted the land is not irrigated and cannot be irrigated; therefore, the soil type is not considered good. He reviewed his future plans for the property and answered questions from the Board, confirming no home exists on either lot. Discussion ensued concerning access and Weld County Road 31 right-of-way, after which Mr. Matlock agreed to access from Weld County Road 8. No public testimony was offered, and Mr. Barker read proposed language for Condition of Approval#3 limiting one access from Weld County Road 8, excluding the existing ditch access onto Lot A. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve RE #1713 for William Matlock, including three Conditions of Approval. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER RE#1716 - RIVERBEND INVESTMENTS, LLC: Ms. Eastin read staffs recommendation for denial. Brad Gielissen, farm manager, answered numerous questions from the Board. He explained proposed Lot A has a 2,400- square-foot home on it, which was built in 1976 with electric heat. He lives there now with his family; however, the home is very expensive to heat, and he would like to sell it and build a new home on proposed Lot B. He confirmed the ground on which he proposes to build is not currently farmed. Ms. Eastin noted RE#87 was done in 1973 by a previous owner. Responding to further questions from the Board, Mr. Gielissen referred to staffs recommendation and stated both B and C apply to the Comprehensive Plan Agricultural Policy#7. He said there are four other homes on that one-mile stretch of Weld County Road 42 and reiterated the proposed building site is not farmed. Mr. Gielissen stated Riverbend Investments consists of himself and Tom Darwin. He said he would not consider putting the lot split by RE #87 back together with proposed Lot B since it would decrease the value down the road by not having two buildable sites. No public testimony was offered. Mr. Barker explained that, since Commissioner Webster is not present, in the case of a tie vote, he would review the record and cast the deciding vote. Commissioner Kirkmeyer stated she agrees with staffs recommendation that sprawl row type development is being created; therefore, she moved to deny the request. Commissioner Harbert seconded the motion. Commissioner Baxter stated he understood the reasoning for said request, but he would be more accepting if the applicant would agree to limit the building site to one; therefore, he would vote for the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Minutes, April 17, 1995 950808 Page 3 BC0016 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 147-E, IN MATTER OF AMENDMENTS TO CERTAIN MAPS, WELD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Mr. Barker read said ordinance into the record. Monica Mika, Planning Department, stated this is the second of three amendments to the Comprehensive Plan requested in 1994. She referred to #6 on the overhead map and noted eleven referral comments were received, with four being in opposition. Ms. Mika stated the Planning Department recommends approval of said amendment to be effective November 7, 1995, and regulations are in place to mitigate impacts. Gary Tuttle, Tuttle Applegate, Inc., stated this amendment includes 450 acres, on which part are permitted for mining. He stated lakes and opportunities will be created in the MUD area, which will be low residential with open space. Mr. Tuttle noted the request meets the criteria of the Comprehensive Plan. No further public testimony was offered, and Commissioner Harbert moved to approve Ordinance No. 147-E on first reading. Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent agenda. Ordinance No. 147-E was 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 10:05 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS LD C�OUNNTY, CO ORADO ATTEST: D / �� Dale K. Hall, Chairman Weld County CI tereta/tie Board ba .J Kirkm. Pyo r c arbar . Kirkmey r, P Te BY 1 r�� s/ Dep. * C[s ard (e-n -/ /Georg . Baxter Constance L. Harbert FxCI ism W. H. Webster Minutes, April 17, 1995 950808 Page 4 BC0016 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES WELD COUNTY, COLORADO APRIL 17, 1995 TAPE #95-12 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, April 17, 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 Commissioner W. H. Webster- EXCUSED Also present: County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Shelly Miller Director of Finance and Administration, Don Warden MINUTES: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the minutes of the Board of Social Services meeting of April 12, 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$305,650.79. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr. Warden. Commissioner Harbert 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 10:10 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OUNTY, CO ORAD ATTEST: Ar n d %%//��) �:D !t { ar :ur' /� u �'T Dale K. Hall, Chairman Weld County Clerk to the Board 11kV arbar J. 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