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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JANUARY 28, 2015
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 28, 2015, at the hour of 9:00 a.m.
e 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 Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair
Commissioner Mike Freeman, Pro-Tem
Commissioner Sean P. Conway
Commissioner Julie A. Cozad
Commissioner Steve Moreno
Also present:
County Attorney, Robert T. Frick
Acting Clerk to the Board, Tisa Juanicorena
Controller, Barbara Connolly
ID MINUTES: Commissioner Conway moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of January 26, 2015, as printed. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion,
and it carried unanimously.
e AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
le CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
printed. Commissioner Cozad seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
IED PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
• COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Conway reported attending the
annual Erie Chamber of Commerce banquet and also the Fort Lupton Chamber of Commerce annual
banquet. Both communities are thriving and he expressed appreciation for both Chambers.
Commissioner Cozad shared that she attended the North Range Behavioral Health Open House for
their new downtown facility and did a press release offering office hours to the public once a month.
Commissioner Conway added that he attended a positive community meeting regarding transportation
issues for the Hill -N- Park Subdivision.
BIDS:
El 1) PRESENT BID #61500029, EROSION CONTROL AND REVEGETATION SERVICES -
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Trevor Jiricek, Director of General Services, conveyed the
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department received bids from six (6) vendors and stated staff will make a recommendation to the
Board to bring back on February 11, 2015.
El 2) PRESENT AND APPROVE EMERGENCY BID #B1500031, UNIFORMS - SHERIFF'S
OFFICE: Mr. Jiricek stated the department received bids from two (2) vendors and staff recommended
the low bid from Neves Uniforms that came in at $133,468.00. Sterling Geesman, Sheriff's Office,
requested the Board expedite the matter as an emergency bid because there are officers that will begin
active service in 8-10 weeks who will need uniforms. In response to Commissioner Conway, Chair
Kirkmeyer communicated that Sheriff Reams addressed the details of timing and cost at the budget
session. The motion, which was made by Commissioner Cozad, and seconded by Commissioner
Conway to approve said low bid on an emergency basis, carried unanimously.
IR 3) PRESENT BID #61500045, CONCRETE WASHED ROCK AND SQUEEGEE -
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Jiricek reported receiving bids from four (4) vendors and
staff will return with a recommendation for the Board on February 11, 2015.
NEW BUSINESS:
Fi 1) CONSIDER VETERANS SERVICE OFFICERS MONTHLY REPORT AND CERTIFICATION
OF PAY FOR DECEMBER, 2014, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Toby Taylor, Veteran's Officer,
presented the monthly report. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said Certification and
authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Conway. Commissioner
Cozad interjected a concern with senior housing resources for veterans and mentioned that County
employee and veteran, Deon Harris, will be receiving an award at the Johnstown VFW. Commissioner
Conway expressed appreciation for the hard work being done to provide support and services to our
local veterans. The motion carried unanimously.
IEI 2) CONSIDER REAPPOINTMENT TO FEDERAL MINERAL LEASE DISTRICT BOARD OF
DIRECTORS — BRUCE WHITE: Commissioner Conway moved to approve said reappointment.
Seconded by Commissioner Moreno, the motion carried unanimously.
Ei 3) CONSIDER REAPPOINTMENT TO THE WELD/LARIMER REVOLVING LOAN FUND
COMMITTEE — RALPH KREITLER: Commissioner Conway moved to approve said reappointment.
The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Cozad, carried unanimously.
Ei 4) CONSIDER 2014 ANNUAL MILEAGE AND CONDITION CERTIFICATION REPORT FOR
THE HIGHWAY USER TAX FUND: Rich Hastings, Department of Public Works, explained the terms
and details of the report to be sent to the Colorado Department of Transportation. Commissioner
Freeman moved to approve said Certification Report and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner
Conway seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
lei 5) CONSIDER AUTHORIZING CHECKING ACCOUNTS FOR THE CHASE PLAZA BUILDING'S
MANAGEMENT FIRM: Barbara Connolly, Controller, explained the contracts for the tenant
management situation in regard to the purchase of the Chase building and that future surplus of funds
will be added to the General Fund. The motion, which was made by Commissioner Conway to
authorize said checking accounts, and seconded by Commissioner Cozad, carried unanimously.
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PLANNING:
El 1) CONSIDER ZONING PERMIT, ZPHB14-0005, FOR A HOME OCCUPATION, CLASS II
(WELDING BUSINESS) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT — DARREN AND CARRIE
LAY: Tiffane Johnson, Department of Public Works (previous case Planner), presented a brief
summary of the proposal explaining the business, legal description, parcel size of 85 acres, and
accesses. The applicant is currently in zoning violation proceedings due to operating the business
without the proper permits. The case has not been sent to the Magistrate yet and awaits approval or
denial from the Board. If the case is approved, the zoning violation will be corrected. The applicant is
asking to have two (2) additional employees, times of operation, and appropriate storage. The applicant
has a private 30-foot access. E The summary of surrounding property owner concerns reflected
impacts to the access point for the business, public right-of-way, unregulated hours of operation and
truck traffic trips, noise of diesel trucks and trailers at all hours, devaluation of property, traffic and dust
control, industrial welding, compatibility with surrounding agriculture, and lack of adequate fire
suppressions. Ms. Johnson showed photos of the property and access points and further explained this
is an application only without a plat, and adequate water and sewer are available with the agreement to
provide portable toilets and bottled water for future employees. In response to Chair Kirkmeyer, Ms.
Johnson clarified the access points on the map and that the applicant would like to continue the use of
the private 30-foot drive. Pl Ms. Johnson clarified to Commissioner Cozad, the varying conditions of
CR 81, the details of the Nonexclusive License Agreement, and the private access for Lot A. In
response to Commissioner Moreno, the hours of operation criteria were clarified as a home business
and a second job.
Applicants, Darren and Carrie Lay, residents of Briggsdale, explained the business of repairing
trailers for one dealer out of Ft. Collins as a second job. The public does not come to the house for
business purposes. Mr. Lay explained the significance of the trailer on the property that belongs to him.
In response to Commissioner Cozad, Mr. Lay stated the reason they do not use CR 81 is because of a
five-foot cut to the road containing an exposed fiberoptic line, and the conditions often make it
impassable. Mr. Lay clarified to Commissioner Conway the maximum number of business related trips
are 30 in a good month, defining a trip as each way; and that all the welding is done inside the carport.
El Chair Kirkmeyer opened to Public Hearing — Lester Blake, neighbor, stated he has no objection to
the welding business, but does have a concern regarding the 30-foot easement of the access because
of an incident when Mr. Lay drove into his field because of road conditions, therefore, he is requesting
Mr. Lay stick to the easement only. He further has concerns regarding the high rate of driving speed of
Mr. Lay and any visitors and he is suggesting a set speed limit of 10 mph because of possibe liability to
other property owners should there be a wreck on the property. He is requesting the easement be
marked and/or fenced.
Gary Parker, neighbor, stated he has spoken to Commissioner Conway regarding the hazards
and maintenance of CR 81. What would be CR 72 goes into an oil tank battery just south of the
property and he inquired why it can't be used as an access. He concurred with Mr. Blake's comments
regarding the high rate of speed and the noise as a result. He expressed concern for the reason that
CR 81 is blocked off, and clarified the line is an old telephone line not a fiberoptic line. He agreed with
Mr. Blake and Mr. Lay that CR 81 is problematic. Ms. Johnson explained that the road in question is not
a County road right-of-way but a private access.
1] Katie Ford, neighbor and real estate agent that assisted the Lay's in their purchase of the
property, commented in support of the application.
Faith Bromley, neighbor, no concerns with the business. She concurred with the other neighbors
that CR 81 is dangerous and needs thousands of dollars of repairs.
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El Thurston Anderson, neighbor, stated he has no problems with the business; however, he believes
there are disrespect issues with speeding and harassment.
• Steve Schultz, neighbor in support of the business, agreed that a 10 mph speed limit would be
h ful.
PI Chair Kirkmeyer closed the public input portion of the hearing and invited the applicant to respond
to the neighbors. Mr. Lay disagreed with the accusations of speeding and reiterated the poor conditions
of CR 81 as the reason for not using that access. In response to Chair Kirkmeyer, Mr. Lay stated his
agreement with the Conditions of Approval to include some discussion over the hours of operation due
to a change in occupation circumstances making him more available to work on the trailers than the
hours stated.
El Commissioner Conway stated that a little respect goes a long ways with neighbor relations and
suggested the deletion of Condition of Approval #2.A.4. The Board concurred with the deletion.
Commissioner Cozad mentioned the positive feedback of the neighbors regarding the business aspect
and further agreed with Commissioner Conway regarding respectful treatment of neighbors.
Commissioner Moreno extended his appreciation to those who participated in the hearing and also
encouraged mutual respect between neighbors. Commissioner Cozad moved to approve said Zoning
Permit, which was seconded by Commissioner Conway who also thanked the public for participating in
the process. The motion carried unanimously.
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 Acting Clerk to the Board.
There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 10:02 a.m.
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