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Home My WebLink About20151897.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO JUNE 29, 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, June 29, 2015, 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 Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair Commissioner Mike Freeman, Pro-Tern Commissioner Sean P. Conway Commissioner Julie A. Cozad Commissioner Steve Moreno Also present: Assistant County Attorney, Brad Yatabe 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 June 24, 2015, as printed. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. • CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Conway moved to approve the Certification of Hearings conducted on June 24, 2015, as follows: 1) USR14-0079 - Anadarko E & P Company, LP, do Kerr-McGee Gathering, LLC, and 2) USR15-0023 - Boyd and Helen Arnold, do Henrylyn Irrigation District. Commissioner Cozad 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 Moreno seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. S/oj Minutes, June 29, 2015 2015-1897 Page 1 BC0016 PRESENTATIONS: • 1) 2015 CIGNA WELL-BEING AWARD RECIPIENT - STACI DATTERI-FREY: Chair Kirkmeyer presented the award to Staci Datteri-Frey, Safety and Wellness Coordinator, Commissioner Cozad stated she appreciated all the hard work that Ms. Datteri-Frey has done and she expressed that she has utilized the services that are available to the employees. Commissioner Conway congratulated the team and extended his appreciation in making sure that County employees are healthy and explained that it helps lower the County's health care costs. Chair Kirkmeyer stated the team created the 5k Commissioner's Cup that will be held September 18th. Ms. Datteri-Frey said that the award is actually a team effort and thanked the Board for their support. (Clerk's note: meeting was paused for a photo opportunity.) • PUBLIC INPUT: Glen Vaad, former County Commissioner currently serving as a Colorado Public Utility Board (PUC) Commissioner, introduced his colleagues, Drew Bolin, Research and Emergent Issues Office, and Bob Bergman, Advisor to the Public Utility Commission. He said he visited the DCP Midstream Facility south of Kersey. He spoke about the REX project and stated he agrees that the roads need to be repaired and maintained. He also toured the Carr and Windsor facilities where they transfer oil a total of 60,000 barrels of oil to Texas to be refined. The power lines are almost to capacity and they are trying to find ways to increase them. The windmill anchor bolts are reaching their life expectancy and could cause a catastrophic event if the bolts fai, therefore the Ponnequin Wind Farm will be retired. He explained there is a demand for power because of growth, and a housing development coming up in Evans will create a need for more power. The Board thanked Mr. Vaad for the exchange of information to benefit Weld County. BIDS: 1) PRESENT BID #B1500119, COUNTY ROADS 13, 19, 126 RHP (ROAD HAUL PROJECT) - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Trevor Jireck, Director of General Services, presented the bid received and stated staff will make a recommendation on July 13, 2015. NEW BUSINESS: • 1) CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR VICTIM SERVICES FUNDING AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - VICTIM'S ASSISTANCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (VALE) BOARD: Debbie Calvin, Sheriffs Office, stated this grant contract is to assist victims of crime. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. • 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR VICTIM ASSISTANCE UNIT FUNDING AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - VICTIM'S ASSISTANCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (VALE) BOARD: JoAnn Holden, District Attorney's Office, explained that this grant will help fund a position that was previously part-time. Commissioner Cozad moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously. • 3) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 4 BETWEEN CRS 73 AND 81: Janet Lundquist, Department of Public Works, presented the closure effective July 7, 2015, through July 10, 2015, and stated it is for a culvert replacement. She said they will use water for dust abatement and message boards and standard road signs and barricades will be used. The motion to approve said temporary closure, which was made by Commissioner Conway, and seconded by Commissioner Moreno, carried unanimously. Minutes, June 29, 2015 2015-1897 Page 2 BC0016 4) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 6 BETWEEN CR 23 AND U.S. HIGHWAY 85: Ms. Lundquist reviewed the details of the closure for a culvert replacement, to be effective from June 8, 2015, through October 30, 2015. She said staff will use magnesium chloride for dust abatement to protect the roadway, since the public won't use the paved detour route as often. Since signs and message boards will not be used, information will be communicated to the public utilizing Facebook. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said temporary closure as presented by staff. Seconded by Commissioner Cozad, the motion carried unanimously. • 5) CONSIDER POSSESSION AND USE AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN — M & J DAIRY, LLC: Bob Choate, Assistant County Attorney, presented the terms of the agreement and explained the details, stating that this is part of the CR 49 project and that the property is required in order to complete the Road Improvement Project. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, carried unanimously. • 6) CONSIDER AGREEMENT CONCERNING PURCHASE OF PUBLIC ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, PERMANENT EASEMENT AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO CR 49 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN NECESSARY DOCUMENTS — DEAN AND LYNETTE MILLER: Tiffanie Johnson, Department of Public Works, explained that this parcel is being purchased in order to widen CR 49 and it is being aquired for DCP Midstream. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Conway, and it carried unanimously. • 7) CONSIDER AGREEMENT CONCERNING PURCHASE OF PUBLIC ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, PERMANENT EASEMENT AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO CR 49 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN NECESSARY DOCUMENTS - VINCENT BANOWETZ: Ms. Johnson gave the details concerning the purchase of property for the public road right-of-way. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Cozad seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. • 8) CONSIDER AGREEMENT CONCERNING PURCHASE OF PUBLIC ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, PERMANENT EASEMENT AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO CR 49 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN NECESSARY DOCUMENTS - IAN AND BILLIE MOORE: Ms. Johnson stated that this is also part of the CR 49 Improvement Project. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Moreno, carried unanimously. • 9) CONSIDER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO CONVENE AS A BOARD OF EQUALIZATION FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2015: Chair Kirkmeyer stated the reason this is being presented is to allow the County Commissioners to act as the Board of Equalization for the adjustment and equalization of property assessments. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said Resolution and Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. PLANNING: • 1) SECOND READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2015-7, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 22 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AND CHAPTER 23 ZONING, OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE: Commissioner Conway moved to read Code Ordinance #2015-7 by title only. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cozad, and it carried unanimously. Michelle Martin, Department of Planning Services, reviewed the code change. No Minutes, June 29, 2015 2015-1897 Page 3 BC0016 public testimony was offered concerning this matter. The motion to approve on Second Reading, which was made by Commissioner Moreno and seconded by Commissioner Conway, carried unanimously. • 2) SECOND READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2015-8, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 23 ZONING, OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE: Commissioner Freeman moved to read Code Ordinance #2015-8 by title only. Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously. Ms. Martin explained this code ordinance deals with telecommunications, and she reviewed the changes in the code which clean it up and leave more discretion to the engineers. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Cozad requested a change to Section 23-4-810 K to replace the word "report" with "statement". Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the change to Code Ordinance #2015-8 on Second Reading and Commissioner Cozad seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. • 3) SECOND READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2015-9, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 24 SUBDIVISIONS, OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE: Commissioner Cozad moved to read Code Oridnance #2015-9 by title only. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Conway, carried unanimously. Ms. Martin explained the ordinance focuses on recorded exemptions and she gave details on the changes to the code. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Cozad moved to approve the changes and approve on Second Reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously. • 4) SECOND READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2015-10, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 27 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE: Commissioner Conway moved to read Code Ordinance #2015-10 by title only. Seconded by Commissioner Freeman, the motion carried unanimously. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. The motion was to approve on second reading approved by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Conway, and it carried unanimously. Commissioner Cozad thanked the staff for their hard work. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the Consent Agenda. Code Ordinances #2015-7, #2015-8, #2015-9, and #2015-10 were approved on Second Reading. Minutes, June 29, 2015 2015-1897 Page 4 BC0016 i 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 10:23 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WE D COUNTY, CO ORADO ATTEST: �� Y arbar Kirkme er Chair Weld County Clerk to the Board Mike Freeman, Pro-Tem BY: 1 I I 1 I.l. �_' tfl 1 15./ .! D-• , Clerk to the Bard ��. /►t Tf \� t. P. Co, ay • Al,"I� ,, ,'41.1v, 4: Cozad �►�/ -ve Moreno Minutes, June 29, 2015 2015-1897 Page 5 BC0016 I a cis r N Ls() N Y I- 4, p) c.3 :> c ,_ , ,,..., ..., >- W '..c) If O r ,_ W Q %I Z W 3 Q W 0 T 0 j c.-) J ` " `'2 r%^ J W d i J ,i t) a (1. Lss — 3 Lul Q �---1.) (1) V1 Q z Hello