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Home My WebLink About20181949.tiffRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO JUNE 20, 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, June 20, 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 Commissioner Mike Freeman Also present: County Attorney, Bruce Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Stephanie Frederick Controller, Barbara Connolly • MINUTES: Commissioner Conway moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of June 18, 2018, as printed. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. • CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Cozad moved to approve the Certification of Hearings conducted on June 18, 2018, as follows: 1) PCSC18-0011 — Gabriel and Velia Robles. Commissioner Conway seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. • AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda. • CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the Consent Agenda as printed. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. PROCLAMATIONS: El 1) WINDSOR WIZARDS DAY - JUNE 20, 2018: Chair Moreno read the certificate for the record recognizing the Windsor Wizards Boys Swimming and Diving Team. Trevor Timmons, Windsor High School Coach, stated he is proud of the team for their amazing efforts and leadership skills. Each Commissioner congratulated the teamfor winning the title of Class 4A State Champion on May 18 and 19, 2018, at the Air Force Academy. They stated they are rolemodels for their peers and the residents of Weld County. Commissioner Kirkmeyer congratulated Coach Timmons for being named Class 4A Swimming and Diving Coach of the Year, by the Colorado High School Swim Coaches Association and she also thanked the parents for raising leaders and supporting the boys during their season. She stated Minutes, Wednesday, June 20, 2018 Page 1 2018-1949 BC0016 the Boys Diving and Swim Team are the face of Weld County. Each one of the boys listed the events they competed in at the State Championship. (Clerk's Note: The meeting was paused for a photo opportunity.) • PUBLIC INPUT: Bill Gillard, resident of Greeley, expressed his frustration regarding a recent article in the Tribune about the Commissioners using taxpayers' money for mileage reimbursement. Commissioner Conway presented a press release, as Exhibit A, regarding S & P Upgrades Rating of E-470 Toll Revenue Bonds, stating the outlook is stable at an A rating. BUSINESS: • 1) CONSIDER REVISIONS TO OPERATIONS MANUAL, SECTION 6.000, CHILD CARE POLICY: Judy Griego, Director of the Department of Human Services, reviewed the details of the revisions to the Operations Manual, Section 6.000, for Child Care Rates and Policies, which will take effect immediately. She stated the major change is the early income eligibility limit increase to 185% of Federal Poverty Level for individuals seeking child care. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said revisions to operations manual. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. • 2) CONSIDER FOUR (4) STANDARD FORMS OF AGREEMENTS FOR VARIOUS OUT -OF - HOME PLACEMENT SERVICES, COST OF LIVING RATE INCREASE AND OUT -OF -HOME PROVIDER LIST AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AGREEMENTS CONSISTENT WITH SAID FORMS: Ms. Griego reviewed the updated forms for out -of -home placement services. She stated the templates will be used for the next fiscal year and include the approved 1% cost of living adjustment. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve four (4) standard forms and authorize the Chair to sign agreements consistent with said forms. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cozad, and it carried unanimously. • 3) CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF REVISIONS TO SINGLE ENTRY POINT CONTRACT FOR LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Griego presented a revision made by the Colorado Department of Human Service, to remove the Statement of Work, Exhibit B, from the previously approved contract. Commissioner Kirkmeyer thanked Ms. Griego for acknowledging the Department of Information of Technology and the legal staff's support of the State's revision. Commissioner Cozad moved to approve and accept said revisions and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, carried unanimously. 4) CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES FOR ACCOUNT NUMBER R7130298 (TAX YEAR 2016) - MORALES, LEWIS D., LLC: Chris Woodruff, Weld County Assessor, stated the next two (2) petitions for abatements are similar. He stated it is a 25,000 -square foot hotel, located in Evans, Colorado, known as the Select Stay Hotel. He explained there is housing shortage in Weld County, and because of this, hotels and motels can have a portion of their property classified as residential. Mr. Woodruff stated the property owner submitted documentation showing the number of long-term residents, who rent a room for 30 consecutive days. He stated for tax year 2016, 39% of the building should be classified as residential, so staff is asking for a change of the assessed value. He presented the new assessed value in the amount of $507,80.00, which results in a tax refund for year 2016 of $17,367.98. In response to Commissioner Conway, Mr. Woodruff stated the petitioner agreed with the adjusted amount. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the petition for abatement or refund of taxes. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Conway, carried unanimously. • 5) CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES FOR ACCOUNT NUMBER R7130298 (TAX YEAR 2017) - MORALES, LEWIS D., LLC: Mr. Woodruff stated this the same property Minutes, Wednesday, June 20, 2018 Page 2 2018-1949 BC0016 description as previously presented. In 2017, they had 22% of the building, which qualified as Residential due to long-term renters. He stated the new assessed value is $731,690.00, which results in a tax refund for year 2017, of $13,911.37. Commissioner Conway moved to approve the petition for abatement or refund of taxes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cozad, and it carried unanimously. • 6) CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES FOR ACCOUNT NUMBER R4571806 - LITTLE MIGHT, LLLP, C/O ARTHUR R. STAPP LONGMONT TOYOTA: Mr. Woodruff reviewed the specification of the property located on the 1-25 Interstate Frontage Road and explained a portion of the second floor was left unfinished for future expansion. He stated this is a request for tax years 2015 and 2016. He stated the cost approach, market, and income approach were used to assess the value. He stated based on the indicators of value, he recommends sustaining the value of $6,654,541.00. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Cozad moved to sustain the value and deny the petition for abatement or refund of taxes for 2015 and 2016. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. • 7) CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES FOR ACCOUNT NUMBER R3882186 - YOON J. LEE: Mr. Woodruff presented the petition for abatement or refund of taxes for 2017 for Americas Best Value Inn, located in Evans, Colorado, with 61% of the hotel considered long-term Residential. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. In response to Commissioner Conway, Mr. Woodruff stated the property owner wanted some less than 30 -day rentals to be considered as long-term; however, the law is specific to 30 consecutive days. He explained the petitioner has a right to appeal the decision made by the Board at the Board of Assessment Appeals. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said petition for abatement or refund of taxes in the amount of $18,160.97 for the tax year 2017. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, carried unanimously. 8) CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES FOR ACCOUNT NUMBERS R1105402, R6784572, R5372708, R6787537, AND R6787604 - PELICAN LAKES, LLC: Brenda Dones, Deputy Assessor, stated the petition for abatement is five (5) account numbers and is for tax years 2015 and 2016. She stated Pelican Lakes is comprised of two (2) golf courses, 11 buildings, a pool and is considered a semi -private golf course. Ms. Dones stated golf courses are unique and the valuation process is difficult. She reviewed the data collected when using the market and income approach and the data collected supports a market value of $150,000.00 per hole. In response to Commissioner Conway, Ms. Dones stated they took into consideration the economic impacts of the golf course. She stated Pelican Lakes, Inc., net income is more stable than the other comparable used and stated the rounds of golf played were used to determine the value. Commissioner Freeman moved to sustain the Assessor's value of $3,664,099.00 and deny said petition for abatement or refund of taxes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cozad, and it carried unanimously. PLANNING: • 1) CONSIDER RESUBDIVISION, RES18-0001, TO DIVIDE LOT 1 OF UNION COLONY SUBDIVISION INTO TWO LOTS - BRADY RENTALS, LLC, C/O STEVE GORHAM: Diana Aungst, Department of Planning Services, presented the request for a resubdivision to divide Lot 1 of the Union Colony Subdivision. She explained on the smaller lot there will be a house and the other lot will be a business. She stated the majority of the parcel is vacant and the Utility Board recommends retaining the utility easements. Utility Board recommends keeping the utility easements. In response to Commissioner Cozad, Ms. Aungst stated the existing zoning for the lot is C-3 (Commercial) and when the Change of Zone is approved, the smaller lot will be zoned Residential. = Steve Gorham, property owner, stated the pallet business has grown and they need more space. Minutes, Wednesday, June 20, 2018 Page 3 2018-1949 BC0016 Mary Lou Walton, adjacent neighbor, stated the neighbors would like clarification about the property and the business. She stated she wants to know about screening, hours of operations, appearance and dust abatement procedures. Commissioner Cozad stated the Board is considering the changing the zoning to Residential because it is zoned Commercial. She suggested the neighbors work with the property owner to get their questions answered. Commissioner Kirkmeyer suggested Mr. Gorham work with his neighbors and communicate with them about the future with the lot. Mr. Gorham stated he cares about the community, will work to be a good neighbor and address the neighbors' concerns. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said Resubdivision. Seconded by Commissioner Freeman, the motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Kirkmeyer expressed her appreciation of the property owner being a good neighbor. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the Consent Agenda. No Ordinances were approved. 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 9:55 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: datAdit) X�ito;ci Steve Moreno, Chair Weld County Clerk to the Board BY: Deputy Clerk to the 'rbara Kirkmeyer/Pro-Tem Sean P. Conway Julie A.Cozad Mike Freeman Minutes, Wednesday, June 20, 2018 Page 4 2018-1949 BC0016 E470 News Release For Release: June 14, 2018 Media Contacts: Jessica Carson 303-537-3706 carson@e-470.com Sheryl Machado 303-598-2422 sherylmachado@GBSM.com S&P Upgrades Rating of E-470 Mill Revenue Bonds, Outlook Stable "A" Rating Follows 1a) ecord Year for the Authority Aurora, Colorado S&P Global, one of the nation's top three bond rating agencies, has upgraded the E-470 Public Highway Authority toll revenue bonds from an A- to an A rating. The rating outlook is stable. The upgrade was announced on May 25, 2018. According to S&P's ratings report, "The rating reflects our opinion of strong enterprise risk and financial risk profiles " Credit factors such as "strong market position" and "very strong management and governance" were among those cited as integral to the strong enterprise risk profile. The strong financial risk profile is supported by "financial performance that we expect to continue, coupled with very strong liquidity and financial flexibility, with no additional debt plans." The report goes on to state that "The stable outlook reflects our expectation that traffic will remain generally favorable, and management will maintain DSC [Debt Service Coverage] levels we view as strong." The Authority's management and governance in particular were noted as "very strong" with "management's conservative approach to financial and capital planning, and record of exceeding financial and operational goals." Heidi Williams, Mayor of Thornton and Chair of the E-470 Board, is pleased to hear that E -470's credit rating has been upgraded again. "We take our credit rating very seriously and I commend the staff at E-470 for the impressive work." "The ratings upgrade is a testament to the sound leadership brought by our strong board and management teams lead by our skilled finance group," said Tim Stewart, Executive Director of E-470. "We have been able to maintain solid financial standing and reduce our debt while passing savings on to customers, such as freezing toll rates, potentially for up to three years." The upgrade follows one of the most successful years for the Authority. In 2017, E-470 recorded the highest traffic volume and the highest toll revenues since the opening of the first segment of the roadway in 1991. Additionally, E-470 has had eight consecutive years of traffic and net toll revenue growth. According to Stewart, these factors have also contributed to favorable ratings from the rating agencies. E-470 is the 75 -mph toll road running along the eastern perimeter of the Denver metropolitan area. E-470 is a user -financed roadway, receiving no tax funds. E-470 is a political sub -division of the state governed by the E-470 Public Highway Authority Board composed of eight local governments including Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties, and the municipalities of Aurora, Brighton, Commerce City, Parker and Thornton. For more information on E-470, go to www.e-470.com. ATT NDANCE LIST DATE: 7 I Hello