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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY , COLORADO
September 7 , 1977
Tape # 77-87 , 88 , & 89
The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County , Colorado , met in regular
session in full conformity with the law and by- laws of said Board at the
regular place of meeting ILthe Weld County Centennial Center , Greeley ,
Colorado , on Wednesday , September 7 , 1977 , at the hour of 9 : 00 A . M .
ROLL CALL : The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and on roll call the f ollowirrg
members were present , constituting a quorum of the members thereof :
Chairman , June R . Steinmark
Cotmtissioner , Victor L . Jacobucci , Pro Tem
Commissioner , Norman Carlson
Cammissi anel: , Ed Dunbar
C oiwnis s i oner , Leonard Roe
Also present :
Acting Clerk to the Board , Jeannette Ordway
County Attorneys Thomas 0 . David
County Finance Officer , Tarn Dority
Director of Human Resources , Walt Speckaan
Director of Planning Services , Gary Fortner
Purchasing Director , Bette Rhoden
MINUTES APPROVED : The Board approved the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners '
meeting of August 31 , 1977 . A motion was made and seconded . Motion carried .
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA : The Chairman included on the agenda the mad & Bridge District S Shop
meetings as itch # 4 listed under New Business and a road petition submitted
1972 as item # 5 listed under New Business .
t HOSPITAL ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR ,
OFFICIALS AND DEPARTMENTS HEADS : W�� ' t��he therr� Colorado Oncology Center
was pleased to inform the Board that
construction is progressing . He briefly cemented on the additional construction
required in order to complete said project . He also informed the board that
the Oncologist , Dr . Mark Moran , has been hired and be will be available November
1 , 1977 . The staff will be working closely with the PresbyteMedicalrian Fullernoted that
Center
located in Denver , Colorado , for cent irnfing coverage .
they are currently interviewing technologists to assist DT . Moran . . Mr . Fuller
. It is
anticipated that the Center willbe functionii by December 1 ,
commented on the scheduling required for the Open House for said faciy • Be
added that this unit should be selfesubstain� Board that Hospital patient
cin a ensus two year lit
. Mr .
puller concluded his remarks by informing tb
census in naw an target as it had been pre j ec ted .
r(( DORIl'Y , Cow FINANCE OFFICER , counted on the 1978 Budget preparation . He
added that the cooperation has been good , He warned that we are looking at a very
tight budget year . To date there is a 1 . 71 increase in the General Fund Budget
over the 1977 budget , He informed the Board that the Centennial Centershould
es he
for ether
paid in full in 1978 . Therefore, Revenue Sharing Funds wilt be available
areas or projects . He briefly commented on the status of the 1977 Social Service
Budget . He added that the Director of Social Services , Eugene , could not
be faulted for the status of said budget . Mr .. Dority announced that the entire
Accounting Department staff are working on the 1978 Preliminary Budget . He added
that the Preliminary budget will be presented to the Board by approximately
September 20 , 1977 . Mr . Dority commented on the County revenues and added that
the revenue* art lower than anticipated for the year 1977 . Se stated that hy hat by t e
year 1979 the County may have to cut services , He eau ested to t
that they begin building a tax bese & Mr , Dority informed the Board that the
Grand Jury investigation costs are included in the 1970 District At t orney is budget .
Ha added that vs hares not had any response to the Boards challenge regarding the .
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payment of Crand Jury costs.
APPOINT`I'r'\TN, HEARINGS, REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS; The Board approved those listed on
the agenda with the followin3 additions:
PETITION TO OPEN A PUBLIC WAY BY THE EXTENSION OF COUNTY ROAD 92I - The
Chairman reviewed this request. Commissioner Dunbar stated that this petition
had been referred to the County Engineer for his recommendation. The Chairman
directed the Clerk to the Board to list this item as Old Business on the next
Board agenda, September 12, 1977.
BIDS: ARCHITECT FOR LIBRARY EXPANSION Betty Bowers, Library Director, commented on
the qualifications of the three architecturalfirms that had been selected of the
seven firms that did participate.
(Change Tape #77-88)
Mrs. Bowers informed this Board that the Library Board has recommended that Peter J.
Boer and his associate Wayne Roberts, of Greeley, Colorado, be appointed to perform
this service. Commissioner Carlson made a motion to accept this recommendation
made by the Library Board. Commissioner Jacobucci seconded the motion and it
carried unanimously.
CHANGE ORDER VETERANS OFFICE - Mrs. Rhoden referred to the letter from Nelson,
Haley, Patterson 6 Quirk, Inc. regarding the two office space possibilities for
relocating the Veterans' Services Office. The location of the two available
spaces are the first floor area previously allocated for said office in the original
plans and the third floor bridge area. Commissioner Carlson commented on the
inspection he and Commissioner Jacobucci had made on the bridge area on the third
floor of the Centennial Center. Commissioner Carlson suggested that one of the
three spaces not currently assigned on the bridge on the third floor could be
designated as the space to be utilized by the Weld County Veterans' Service Office. _
Robert Davis, Veterans Officer, indicated that he could take the space on the third
floor bridge area so long as he may remain in this facility where his records are
maintained. In his opinion the original office space allocated on the first floor
is not adequate. Commissioner Carlson referred to a diagram and suggested that
a wall could be moved approximately two foot in the office space being discussed
on the first floor in order to increase the size of the office. Sheriff Don
Bawer announced his opposition to the moving of the wall in question. He stressed
that said move would make the next room entirely too small for anything other than
a coffee room. He expressed that he does not plan to use said area as a coffee
room. After discussion Commissioner Roe made a motion to reject the Change Order
and to direct the Construction Engineer to begin with the original plans.
Commissioner Dunbar seconded the motion. The motion was amended to include the
elimination of the wall that created the triangular space in the plan for the
first floor room. Commissioner Roe having made the motion and Commissioner Dunbar
having seconded the motion included the amendment to said motion and the vote was
call for. All Commissioners except Commissioner Carlson voted aye and the amended
motion carried. Commissioner Carlson voted nay. Mrs. Rhoden was asked to advise
the Construction Engineer of this decision.
EARTH SCIENCE, INC., COAL S URANIUM PROSPECT PROJECT IN BRIGGSDALE AREA, LEASE - The Chairman
referred to the letter prepared by the County Attorney's Office that directed
Y. Kay Norton, Assistant County Attorney, to pursue the discussions begun at the
Board meeting of August 24, 1977, concerning the Earth Science, Inc. leasing of
county owned coal. The Chairman made a motion to remove this matter from the
agenda until the Board receives further notice from the County Attorney's office.
Commissioner Jacobucci seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
GRANT APPLICATION FOR FUNDING THROUGH TITLE III OF THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT - Walt Speakman,
Director of Human Resources, was in attendance and reviewed this grant application.
The operational expenses and the stationing of the vans in rural areas was discussed.
After additional review Commissioner Roe made a motion to approve this grant
application for funding through Title III of the Older American Act so long as
the two vans are stationed in rural areas and the availability of the CSA funds
to pay the operational costs. Commissioner Jacobucci seconded the motion and it
carried. Commissioner's Carlson, Jacobucci, and Roe voted aye. Commissioner
Dunbar end Chairman Steiomark voted nay.
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CANCE[11NC PUBLIC WELFARE: WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST, 1971 The Chairman read
the resolution into the record that if approved would cancel public welfare
warrants for the month of August, 1977 totaling $17,698.00, Commissioner
Jacobucci made a motion to adopt said resolution. Commissioner Carlson
seconded the motion and it carried unanimous);,
REN£d 3.21 BEER LICENSE, ED'S PLACE - The Board reviewed the renewal request and the two items
listed on the Weld County Sheriff's report. After review Commissioner Jacobucci
made a motion to approve the request. Commissioner Carlson seconded the motion
and it carried.
ROAD 3 BRIDGE DISTRICT SHOP MEETINGS - Commissioner Carlson informed the Board that he is in
favor of discontinuing said meetings and listed his reasons. Each Commissioner
expressed his concerns regarding this matter. Commissioner Carlson made a motion
to disconaiuue the Road 6 Bridge shop meetings. Commissioner Jacobucci seconded
the motion and the vote was called for. All Commissioners voted nay except
Commissioner Carlson. Commissioner Carlson voted aye. The motion did fail.
ROAD PETITION SUBMITTED IN 1972 (County Road #50 between County Road 19 and County Road #17) -
Coaauissioner Carlson read the petition into the record dated September 12, 1972 and
stated he has been requested to reinstitute said petition. Said petition was
referred to the County Engineer For his review and recommendation.
The Chairman called a break. Commissioner Jacobucci was not present when the Board
reconvened to approve the claims.
CLAIMS APPROVED: On motion it was moved and seconded to approve the following claims.
Motion carried.
Encumbrance Claim List
General Fund $118,581.15
Road and Bridge Fund 3,887.30
Health Department 2,094.32
Public Works Service Building 3,570.32
Intragovermental 10,741.33
Social Service Claims
Social Service 33,603.09
OAP 387.00
Handwritten warrants
Weld County Hospital Operating 228,956.15
General Fund Claims 800.00
875.00
875.00
August Payroll Corrections 93.12
56.49
Commissioner Jacobucci is now present.
PLANNING SERVICES: HB 1041 WORK PLAN - Gary Fortner, Director of Planning, and Roy Jost,
Planner, reviewed this request for the Board. Mr. Fortner read the resolution
stressing that Weld County does wish to continue to participate with HB 1041,
into the record. Re also read the resolution approving the HB 1041 Work Plan
into the record. Mx. Fortner reviewed previous year_ work plans. The five items
in this work plan were briefly reviewed by the Planning representatives:
1. public utility plan, 2. historical and anuhae®logical guidelines, 3. geological
hazard axes maps, 4, flood plain maps and flood proofing regulations, and 5.
rewriti^.O the zoning ordinance. The supplemental funding cost share plan was
discussed. Mr. Fortner stated that Weld County's portion of funding is $12,500.
It is an incrzaae of $2,500 this year over the previous year. Mr. Fortner stated
that additional staffing will not be required and that the two existing department
H6 1041 planners will be able to perform these services. Commissioner .arlson
after review made a motion to continue with RB 1041. Commissioner Roe seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously. Commissioner Carlson made a motion to
approve the HB 1041 York Plan. Commissioner Roe seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously. Commissioner Roe ride a motion to accept and approve the revision of
the supplemental funding that consists of $10,000 Weld County match rather than
the pr $12,500 request match. Commissioner Carlson seconded the motion and
it carried unanimensly.
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RICHARD XOCK. , VI 48 , JUNKYARD IN AGRICULTURAL ZONE w : :r . Honn , " oaring
Administrator , informed the Baird that an inspection of this property as made
last week . As a result of said inspection the Department of Planning Services
Staff are of tt.e opinion that said proper Ly could not commonly be recognized
as a junk yard , as defined by the Weld County Zoning Resolution . Said property
does appear to be in compliance with the Zoning Resolution at this time . Coraraissiorer `
Carlson made a motion to accept the Department of Planning Services Staff ' s report
and directed the Planning Staff to continue to periodically inspect said property
to see that it remains in compliance with the Zoning Resolution . Commissioner
Dunbar seconded the motion and it carried unanimously .
TODD SUBDIVISION EXEMPTION Mr , Honn reviewed this request . He read the Planning
Departments favorable recommendation and its reasons into the record . The Board
considered said request . After review Commissioner Dunbar made a motion to grant
the Charles Todd Subdivision Exemption . Commissioner Carlson seconded the motion
and it carried unanimously .
BANFK SUnIVISION EXEMPTION - 14-r . Honn reviewed this request . He then read the
Planning Departments recommendation that this request be approved and the reasons
thereon into the record , After review Commissioner Jacobucci made a motion to
grant this Subdivision Exemption requested by Oren A . Baneke Commissioner Carlson
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously .
KERSEY COMMUNITY CHURCH - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - Mr . Honn reviewed the Conditional
Use Permit request and informed the Board that the representative for the Kersey
Community Church was unable to attend this meeting . He added that this request
is an expansion of the existing facility . Mr . Bonn read the Weld County Planning
CommissionI .s favorable recommendation into the record , He also read the reasons
that supported said -recommendation as well as the five development standards into
the record . Commissioner Jacobucci made a motion to grant the request i it
ncludng
the five development standards . Commissioner Dunbar seconded the motion
carried unanimously . The Chairman announced that Commissioners Roe and Dunbar
had visited the site .
SITE PLAN - GEISERT SUBDIVISION , LOT #7 - Mr . Honn read the Weld County Planning
Commission ' s favorable recommendation into the record and the three reasons
listed thereon , Mr . Bonn added that the applicant Mr . Geisert was present
n
order to answer questions regarding this request . After brief review Commissioner
Dunbar made a motion to approve the Site Plan Geisert Subdivision , Lot / 7 ,
Commissioner Jacabucci seconded the motion and it carried unanimously .
PARKLAND ESTATES FINAL PLAT Mr . Honn read the favorable recommendation made by
the Weld County Planning Commission into the record and the reasons thereon .
He also stressed that the Park Fee has been determined by the Weld County Engineer ' s
Office to be $2 , 772 . 00 . Mr . Miller , representing VTN Engineering Firm and Mr .
Ginsberg , Counsel for Parkland Associates , both testified on behalf of Parkland
Estates , Mn Thomas E . Hellerich , associate of Melvin Dinner , Counsel for
the Protestants , confirmed their position .
( Tape change # 77-89 )
Mr . Hellerich continued to comment on their concerns . Mrs . Virginia Thurman and
Mr s P Koch reinforced their position against the proposal . Mr . Ginsberg submitted
a copy of his letter addressed to Mr . Dinner that expressed the position of the
applicant that included the moving of the Cook ' s ditch outside the perimeter
the
eter
of Parkland Estates . After review Commissioner Dunbar made a motion
thaBoard of County Commissioners approve the Parkland Estates Final Plat to approve
the subdivision improvements agreement , to accept a park fee the t
of
$2 , 772 . 00 , to change the final plat to read a three year non use on
the et ed an the
of the laterals , that bonding shall be at 1002 of the $ 99B , t
997 . 00
improvements agreement , except that road construction that is li
ed to take
more than two years will be bonded at 1502 and that a letter of stipulation be
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entered into the record that Parkland Estates has made an offer and agrees emmer
the Cook ' s lateral which traverses Parkland Estates property.Commissioners Commissioner
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Roe seconded the motion and the vote was called for . All C�i o eCrs votedson voted
except Commissioner Carlson and the motion did carry . Commissioner
nay .
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CO1'Nrc .11"lORNF.f: Resolutions stand as listed on the agenda,
hEf,e OVER: 1. Petition t ' open a Public Way by the extension of County Road 921
2. Road Petition submitted in 1972 regarding County Road #50 between County roads
?9 and Bl7
3. Social Services Title 'LAC Homemaker Services Contract
S. Deny Funding for Community Corrections Program 6 Disband Community
Corrections Committee
5. :approve Human Resources Affirmative Action Plan for CETA
6. Approve City of Greeley, Southeast lnteceptor Sewer
7, Authorize Establishment of Airport Authority
Let the minutes reflect each motion as made, seconded and carried by the Board
as a unanimous vote in favor of the motion, unless otherwise indicated.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:10 PM.
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