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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
DECEMBER 16, 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, December 16, 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-Tem - EXCUSED
Commissioner Sean P. Conway
Commissioner Julie A. Cozad
Commissioner Steve Moreno
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Stephanie Frederick
Controller, Barbara Connolly
El MINUTES: Commissioner Conway moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of December 14, 2015, as printed. Commissioner Cozad seconded the motion,
and it carried unanimously.
el READ ORDINANCE BY AUDIO: Commissioner Conway moved to read Emergency Ordinance
#250-B by audio. Commissioner Cozad seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
• CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Cozad moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on December 14, 2015, as follows: 1) Annual Meeting and Proposed 2016 Budget
for Beebe Draw Law Enforcement District Authority Board, 2)Annual Meeting and Proposed 2016 Budget
for Weld County Pioneer Community Law Enforcement Authority District, 3) Annual Meeting and
Proposed 2016 Budget for Southwestern Weld County Law Enforcement Authority District, and 4) 2016
Final Budget Hearing. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
• AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
• CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the Consent Agenda as printed.
Commissioner Cozad seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
• PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
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• COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Cozad reported she went with Judy
Griego, Director of Department of Human Services, to the United Way Luncheon to discuss a Bill that is
coming up to help quality child care. She stated she has a final report concerning the Hill-n-Park efforts
where there was a discussion about short-term and long-term transportation goals. She made known that
she represents Weld County on the North Front Range Water Control Board and they worked on the final
budget. El Commissioner Conway stated he had the opportunity to attend the ribbon cutting of the
Shields Project. He attended the State of the Region Address in El Paso County and meet with the El
Paso County Commissioners concerning the Bright Futures Program. He also spoke with the city
manager of Colorado Springs, concerning 1-25. He and Chair Kirkmeyer participated in a panel discussion
with NCLA. Lastly he visited the snow desk and extended his appreciation to the Public Works department
for their hard work. CI Commissioner Moreno expressed his thanks to Team Weld for their efforts during
the snow storm. He made known that he is part of the Pilot Election Review Committee and they will be
making their final selection soon. He attended the annual Migrant Christmas Fiesta and appreciates the
help from the Weld Staff. el Chair Kirkmeyer expressed her appreciation to Public Works and read a
public comment from the website.
OLD BUSINESS:
el 1) CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR TIER III EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES LICENSE -
COLORADO MOTOCROSS MEDICS, LLC (CON'T FROM 12/14/2015): Kevin Atuna, Department of
Public Health and Environment, Dave Bressler, representative of Banner Health, and Joel Painter,
representative of Motocross Medics, LLC, introduced themselves to the Board. Mr. Painter explained the
responsibilities for his paramedic service, and stated Colorado Motocross Medics, LLC, does not provide
transport. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said Tier III License. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Cozad, and it carried unanimously. Chair Kirkmeyer stated it is important that comments
are filled in on the form that is sent in so the Board knows that everyone has reviewed the concerns and
findings.
• 2) CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR TIER III EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES LICENSE AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - STADIUM MEDICAL, INC. (CON'T FROM 12/14/2015): Rod Rains,
representative of Stadium Medical, Inc., stated they serve as a special events provider and provide
transportation. Mr. Rains and Mr. Bressler suggested changing the License from a Tier III, because they
are providing transport. Mr. Atuna clarified the requirements for the Tier III License. Commissioner Cozad
moved to approve said Tier III License and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Moreno, the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING OLD BUSINESS:
• 1)FIRST READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2015-27, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND
REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 23 ZONING, OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE: Tom
Parko, Director of Planning Services indicated this was added to the Agenda by mistake, therefore, it was
deleted for consideration at a later date.
NEW BUSINESS:
• 1) CONSIDER ADOPTION OF 2016 MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN: Roy
Rudisill, Director of the Office of Emergency Management explained the plan is updated every five (5)
years to look at the natural hazards in the County. It is currently being reviewed by FEMA. Commissioner
Conway moved to approve said plan. Seconded by Commissioner Moreno, the motion carried
unanimously. Commissioner Conway extended his appreciation to Mr. Rudisill and his team for their hard
work.
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• 2)CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR PARTIALLY SELF-FUNDED PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN-COLORADO COUNTIES CASUALTY AND PROPERTY POOL: Don Warden, Director
of Finance and Administration, stated this is the annual agreement for the self-insured program.
Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner
Cozad seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
• 3)CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - RICK DILL: Mr. Warden stated Rick Dill is agreeable to continuing in his
current role for the year 2016. Commissioner Cozad moved to approve said agreement and authorize
the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moreno, and it carried unanimously.
• 4)CONSIDER RESTATEMENT OF PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR OIL AND GAS AUDITS AND EVALUATION SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
MARTINDALE CONSULTANTS, INC. Mr. Warden explained that Martindale Consultants, Inc., has done
the oil and gas audits for the past three years for the County and the money that is recouped is put into
a trust fund. Chris Woodruff, County Assessor, expressed they are a valuable company to work with and
very well respected. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair
to sign. Commissioner Cozad seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
• 5) EMERGENCY ORDINANCE #250-B, IN THE MATTER OF A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION FOR THE YEAR 2015: Mr. Warden stated this is the second and final appropriation
for 2015, and he reviewed a summary of changes for the record. No Public testimony was offered
concerning this matter. Commissioner Conway moved to approve Ordinance #250-B on an emergency
basis. Seconded by Commissioner Moreno, the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
• 1)CONSIDER APPEAL OF RECORDED EXEMPTION APPLICATION RE-3975 - BRUCE
WILSON: Tom Parko, Department of Planning Services, explained this is an appeal concerning Section
2-4-10 of the Weld County Code and the property owner submitted a Recorded Exemption to split Lot A.
Mr. Parko stated he contacted Mr. Wilson explaining he would not be able to accept the application
because Lot A does not meet the requirements, and at that time Mr. Parko suggested Mr. Wilson meet
with the Board. Mr. Parko displayed photographs and a map of the parcel. In response to Chair
Kirkmeyer, Mr. Parko reported Lot A is approximately 24 acres. Commissioner Cozad asked if other
options other than the Recorded Exemption were available to the applicant. = Bruce Wilson, resident
of Longmont and applicant, thanked the Board for allowing him to appeal. He assured the Board that
there would be no conflicts to the surrounding agricultural lots. 0 Chair Kirkmeyer asked for clarification
about the amount of information for the request of the application. Bruce Baker, County Attorney,
explained the Code doesn't allow the Board the ability to waive the requirement so as a result the Planning
Staff couldn't accept the application. There was discussion about what authority the Board has to accept
the application or grant the request. 0 Mr. Wilson stated he understands that the Planning Staff is
unable to accept the application under the Code, but he as the applicant can appeal the decision. Mr.
Barker explained to Mr. Wilson that the process of the appeal is asking the Board to violate the code. In
response to Commissioner Cozad, Mr. Wilson explained he is no longer the owner of Lot B. After a
lengthy discussion the appeal has been withdrawn by the applicant and Mr. Parko stated he will continue
to work with the applicant concerning his other options available.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the
Consent Agenda. Ordinance #250-B was approved on an emergency basis.
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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 10:02 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, C LORADO
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