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Home My WebLink About20162403.tiffRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO JULY 27, 2016 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, July 27, 2016, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. El 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 Mike Freeman, Chair Commissioner Sean P. Conway, Pro-Tem Commissioner Julie A. Cozad Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer Commissioner Steve Moreno Also present: County Attorney, Bruce Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Stephanie Frederick Controller, Barbara Connolly • MINUTES: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of July 25, 2016, as printed. Commissioner Cozad seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. O7- AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda. • CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the Consent Agenda as printed. Commissioner Cozad seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. El PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given. • COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Moreno attended the Energy Summit with Commissioner Cozad and stated there were severa► interesting presentations. He and Chair Freeman attended the Government Agency meeting. He reported he attended the DDA Meeting and mentioned they are reviewing the by-laws. Commissioner Kirkmeyer attended the National Association of Counties Annual conference. She is on the Natural Resources committee and was able to attend the Child Welfare Allocation Meeting by phone. Commissioner Cozad confirmed she attended the Energy Summit, and noticed the attendance was low this year compared to previous years. She reported attending the Annual meeting for the Commission on Aging and there were discussions about the goals of the division, lack of housing, legislative changes to construction defect laws, and transportation and health care. She was able to meet with Tom Teixeira, Executive Director of the Greeley -Weld Housing Authority, and during the meeting she learned 96 units for affordable Senior Housing will be built in Fox 10/11/K, Minutes, July 27, 2016 Page 1 2016-2403 BC0016 Run. Lastly, she attended the Mead Town Board Meeting. Commissioner Conway announced the County received funding from CDOT from the Tiger Grant. He reported attending a presentation by Sheriff Reams. Commissioner Kirkmeyer added she and Senator Gardner had a discussion about the refugee settlement issue. There are impact issues with bringing in immigrants without the County being informed. Chair Freeman followed up with a statement about the marijuana issue stating Garden City is bringing in a tremendous amount of money and have used it to improve streets, sidewalks. He reported he met with Karen Salaz about putting together a committee of the 100 year anniversary of the court house and spoke with Former Judge Hobbs. BIDS: • 1) PRESENT BID B#1600120, CISCO USC C SERIES SERVER - DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Ryan Rose, Director of Information Technology, presented the seven (7) bids received and stated staff will bring back a recommendation on August 10, 2016. This device will be the primary server for the County's enterprise application environment. NEW BUSINESS: • 1) CONSIDER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR TAVERN LIQUOR LICENSE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - THE FORT 21, LTD., DBA THE FORT 21: Frank Haug, Assistant County Attorney, presented the renewal application, and advised, the Sheriffs Office reported there have been no calls for service, and recommended approval. Commissioner Cozad moved to grant said license renewal and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously. • 2) CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM FOR COUNTY ROADS 52, 47, AND 49, 60.5 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Elizabeth Relford, and Jim Flesher, Department of Public Works, stated staff would like to submit several applications: the first one being for the installation of culverts located in Lone Tree Creek Drainage Basin. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Moreno, carried unanimously. Commissioner Kirkmeyer thanked the Public Works staff for their hard work. El 3) CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM FOR COUNTY ROAD 49 WATER QUALITY POND AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Relford stated this application would assist with the drainage issues along County Road 49. Commissioner Cozad moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, and it carried unanimously. ▪ 4) CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM FOR POUDRE TRAIL FLOOD DAMAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Relford reviewed the terms of the application and explained it will be used to complete flood damage improvements and the County has partnered with the City of Greeley. Ms. Relford explained she will follow-up with the communities to see about entering into an IGA. She reported they are requesting the amount of $365,000.00 with a federal match of $292,000.00 and a local match of $73,000.00. Ms. Relford asked for flexibility to modify the grant after the meeting with the State and will present the application to the Board August 1, 2016, if there are significant changes. Commissioner Cozad clarified that there are multiple projects that need to be completed. The Poudre Trail Board Committee is in support of the application and is hoping the Town of Windsor will contribute more than a third of the local match portion. Commissioner Conway expressed he would like to see Windsor contribute to this since the project is in their town. Commissioner Cozad stated the Poudre Trail Board could also contribute. Commissioner Cozad moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Minutes, July 27, 2016 Page 2 2016-2403 BC0016 Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Cozad stated she would like to see Windsor step-up and help fund this project. (Clerk's Note: this matter was reconsidered on Monday, August 1, 2016, to allow the Board to consider a different amount on the application.) 5) CONSIDER WORK ORDER FORM AND CHANGE ORDER #2 FOR FLOOD REPAIRS - EM-BR54/13A FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR PERMANENT REPAIRS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - BOHANNAN HUSTON, INC: Richard White, Department of Public Works, presented the terms of change order #2 for flood repairs in the amount of $17,000.00. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said work order and change order #2. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 6) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE FOR CR 25 BETWEEN CR 46 AND STATE HIGHWAY 60: Janet Lundquist, Department of Public Works, reviewed the details of the closure effective July 27, 2016, through August 19, 2016, being requested by the Town of Milliken. Ms. Lundquist stated the Town of Milliken does not intend to consider an annexation of the roadway. Commissioner Cozad moved to approve said temporary closure. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moreno, and it carried unanimously. 7) CONSIDER AUTHORIZING ASSIGNMENT TO COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY OF A PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND ALLOCATION OF COUNTY OF WELD PURSUANT TO COLORADO PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND CEILING ALLOCATION ACT: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated this is a request to allocate $7,456,700.00, to the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority which will be used for the Peakview senior affordable housing. Commissioner Conway moved to authorize said assignment to Colorado Housing and Finance Authority. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Cozad, carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the Consent Agenda. No Ordinances were approved. Minutes, July 27, 2016 Page 3 2016-2403 BC0016 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 9:52 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: die -AN) 'gi Mke Freeman, Chair Weld County Clerk to the Board e.r/Gl Gi• „5-1_ Sean P. Conway,' Pro-Tem Dty Clerk to the Board � EXCUSED ON DATE OF APPROVAL Juli A. Cozad arbara Kirkmeyer Steve Moreno Minutes, July 27, 2016 Page 4 2016-2403 BC0016 Hello