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Home My WebLink About20180093.tiffRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO JANUARY 8, 2018 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 Administration Building, Greeley, Colorado, January 8, 2018, 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 Steve Moreno, Chair Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer, Pro -Tern Commissioner Sean P. Conway Commissioner Julie A. Cozad - EXCUSED Commissioner Mike Freeman Also present: County Attorney, Bruce Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Stephanie Frederick Controller, Barbara Connolly • MINUTES: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of January 3, 2018, as printed. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. • CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the Certification of Hearings conducted on January 3, 2018, as follows: 1) USR17-0054 — Jessica Lee, do Bestway Concrete. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda. • CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the Consent Agenda as printed. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it carried with three (3) Commissioners agreeing with motion and Commissioner Conway was opposed. PRESENTATIONS: 1) GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (GFOA), CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING - BARBARA CONNOLLY, CONTROLLER, AND WELD COUNTY ACCOUNTING STAFF: Chair Moreno read the certificate for the record recognizing Barbara Connolly and the Accounting staff for their outstanding service. Ms. Connolly stated she appreciates the hard work from her staff. Each one of the Commissioners recognized the Accounting staff for being responsive, professional and for their commitment to the citizens of Weld Minutes, January 8, 2018 Page 1 2018-0093 BC0016 County. Commissioner Kirkmeyer mentioned the outstanding job staff did during the IRS audit in accurately keeping the books. (Clerk's Note: the meeting was paused for a photo opportunity.) PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given. BIDS: 1) APPROVE BID #61700129, PERMANENT FLOOD REPAIRS (EM -BR 54/13A) - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (CONT'D FROM 1/3/2018): Rob Turf, Department of Purchasing, presented the eleven (11) bids and stated staff recommends awarding to the low bidder, Colt and Steel Corporation, in the amount of $244,303.00. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said low bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: la 1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #1553 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR COORDINATED INVESTIGATIONS INTO CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - LIFE STORIES CHILD AND FAMILY ADVOCACY: Jamie Ulrich, Deputy Director of the Department of Human Services, reviewed the terms of the memorandum of agreement with Life Stories Child and Family Advocacy, to perform coordinated investigations into child abuse and neglect cases. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said memorandum of agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously. 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #1564 CONTRACT AMENDMENT #2 TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR SINGLE ENTRY POINT AGENCY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Ulrich reviewed the terms of the amendment which allows a funding increase in the amount of $25,707.00. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said amendment #2 and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Freeman, the motion carried unanimously. • 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #1567 AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN — NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Ms. Ulrich stated the agreement will allow North Range Behavioral Health to provide psychiatric/medical provider for medical consultation and interpretation services related to Child Welfare cases. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, carried unanimously. 4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #1568 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - ALISHA SCHULTZ: Ms. Ulrich presented the agreement with Alisha Schultz to provide a Foster Care Services in a Foster Care Home. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously. • 5) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #1574 AGREEMENT FOR CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN — RENEW THERAPY CENTER: Ms. Ulrich presented the agreement with Renew Therapy Center to provide neurofeedback services. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, and it carried unanimously. • 6) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #1587 GRANT PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT FOR PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS (ADULT EDUCATION AND LITERACY ACT GRANT) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Ms. Ulrich presented the Partnership Agreement with Aims Minutes, January 8, 2018 Page 2 2018-0093 BC0016 Community College, which is proposing the inmplementation of a three-year program, to provide basic educational skills necessary to compete in today's workforce, to low-income and low -literate adults, utilizing the Adult Education and Literacy Grant. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said grant partnership agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Conway, and it carried unanimously. 7) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #1599 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR HOTLINE CALLS FOR CHILD AND ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - PROWERS COUNTY: Ms. Ulrich presented the memorandum of understanding to allow Prowers County to manage and administer calls to the Hotline for child welfare and adult protective services for residents of Weld County. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said memorandum of understanding and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, carried unanimously. 8) CONSIDER ADOPTION OF WELD COUNTY ROAD 29 ACCESS CONTROL PLAN: Jim Flesher, Department of Public Works, presented the Weld County Road 29 Access Control Plan which includes Weld County and the Towns of Nunn, Pierce, Ault, Severance, and Eaton. Mr. Flesher reviewed this plan, stating the main objective is to provide safe access to properties on the County Road 29 corridor between State Highway 392 and County Road 100. He displayed slides outlining the objectives and concerns that were brought up during the public meeting. He stated after the public meeting the concerns were addressed and changes were made to the draft of the Access Control Plan. Mr. Flesher reviewed the requirements for access spacing, sight distance, and auxiliary lanes and stated staff's recommendation is to consolidate two accesses into one shared access on the property line. In response to Chair Moreno, Mr. Flesher reiterated there was one public meeting held June 13, 2017. In response to Commissioner Conway, Mr. Flesher explained during the Appeal process, it takes a majority vote between the six (6) entities before any change is made to the Pan. Commissioner Conway clarified there was only one public meeting held in the Administration Building, on June 13, 2017. Commissioner Kirkmeyer reiterated all the entities should adopt the Plan before moving forward. Stephanie Rice, resident of Eaton, requested clarification of this project, because it had been conveyed that it wasn't a widening of the road and believes this is a safety concern. Ms. Rice expressed she is against the widening of the road and doesn't want traffic signals to be installed. She stated she doesn't want County Road 29 to become like U.S. Highway 85. la Commissioner Kirkmeyer clarified it is not in the capital plan to widen the roadway, but the designation of the road was changed to an arterial road and the Plan outlines how future accesses should be addressed if widening of the roadway occurs. She explained this is only an access management plan. She reiterated it is a recommendation to consolidate accesses and not a requirement for residents to change their accesses. Ms. Rice inquired if the Access Plan proposal could have been done with the classification of the roadway as a Collector road. Commissioner Kirkmeyer stated the County has policies in place for access points along County roads, similar to what is being proposed in the Access Management Plan. Ms. Rice stated she doesn't have an issue with access points. Mr. Flesher explained the standards are different for a Collector road classification and distances between access points are located closer than an Arterial road. He clarified the references of 100 -foot or 140 -foot width refers to right-of-way, not the actual width of the roadway. Minutes, January 8, 2018 Page 3 2018-0093 BC0016 In response to Commissioner Conway, Ms. Rice stated she is frustrated with this project and believes it is being rushed. She indicated she didn't get involved until she discovered the roadway classification had been changed, unbeknownst to residents along the corridor. • In response to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Ms. Rice stated it would be helpful to have another Public Open House because communication is important. She reiterated she is against the widening of County Road 29. • Carolyn Prior, surrounding property owner, thanked the Department of Public Works for their communication with the property owners. She stated the road she lives along will be the one most impacted by the access plan and requested clarification. • Commissioner Kirkmeyer mentioned it may be advantageous to continue this matter and hold another Public meeting for residents to have the opportunity to ask questions and clear up any confusion. Commissioner Conway stated he agrees this matter should be continued until a public meeting can be scheduled to also invite the Mayors and the Town Managers to attend. • Rebecca Seward, surrounding property owner, stated she appreciates the Board continuing this matter. She would like the Board to consider hosting more than one public meeting to make sure all property owners can attend. • Commissioner Conway moved to continue said matter to February 26, 2018. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Conway suggested the public meeting should be scheduled in the evening hours so the property owners can attend. Commissioner Kirkmeyer stated she would like two meetings scheduled; one at the Administration Building and one in a north municipality. • Commissioner Conway thanked the public for attending and stated he understands the concerns that the project feels rushed. 9) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #1601 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR WELD COUNTY ROAD 29 ACCESS CONTROL PLAN BETWEEN STATE HIGHWAY 392 AND CR 100 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - VARIOUS ENTITIES: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to continue this matter to February 26, 2018. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, carried unanimously. 10) SECOND READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2017-10, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 30 ONSITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS, OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE: Commissioner Freeman moved to read Code Ordinance #2017-10 by title only. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. Bruce Barker, County Attorney, read the title for the record. Katie Sall, Department of Public Health and Environment, stated the changes made were for clarification purposes only. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve on second reading. Seconded by Commissioner Freeman, the motion carried unanimously. Minutes, January 8, 2018 Page 4 2018-0093 BC0016 11) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said appointment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, and it carried unanimously. 12) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO NOXIOUS WEED MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said appointment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Conway, and it carried unanimously. 13) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF KIMBERLY DEWEY AS DEPUTY CLERK TO THE BOARD: Esther Gesick, Clerk to the Board, introduced Ms. Dewey who is transferring from the Accouting Department. Ms. Dewey stated she is excited to contribute her prior experiences to the new position. Each one of the Commissioners welcomed Ms. Dewey to her new position as Deputy Clerk to the Board. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said appointment. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the Consent Agenda. Code Ordinance #2017-10 was approved on Second Reading. Let the minutes reflect that the above and foregoing actions were attested to and respectfully submitted by the Clerk to the Board. There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:58 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: datifvo,e, Steve Moreno, Chair Weld County Clerk to the Board BY: 9 2e cry Deputy Cler to the Boar lrj{ijED Julie A. 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