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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
DECEMBER 15, 2014
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 15, 2014, 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 Douglas Rademacher, Chair
Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer, Pro-Tem
Commissioner Sean P. Conway
Commissioner Mike Freeman
Commissioner William F. Garcia - EXCUSED
Also present:
County Attorney, Robert Frick
Clerk to the Board, Esther Gesick
Controller, Barbara Connolly
E MINUTES: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of December 10, 2014, as printed. Commissioner Conway seconded the
motion, and it carried unanimously.
Ii READ ORDINANCE BY AUDIO: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to read Code Ordinance
#2014-15 and Emergency Ordinance #250 by audio. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
E CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Conway moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on December 10, 2014, as follows: 1) PUDZ14-0003 - Living Trust and Lori and
Colin Legge, 2) USR14-0058 - Timbro Ranch and Cattle Company, do Noble Energy, Inc., and
3) USR14-0057 - Noble Energy, Inc. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
e AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
F1 CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Conway moved to approve the Consent Agenda as printed.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
El 1) RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, DEPART. OF PUBLIC WORKS — DONALD CARROLL: Chair
Rademacher read the certificate for the record. Jay McDonald, Director of the Department of Public
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Works, expressed his appreciation of Mr. Carroll's knowledge and for the opportunity to work with him.
Mr. Carroll recognized his family, various co-workers, and the various Commissioners he has worked
with over the years, as well as personally addressing each member of the current Board and Bruce
Barker. The Commissioners expressed their thanks for the many years of dedicated hard work and
service and for the valuable input and knowledge he shared through the years. They wished him the
best in his retirement.
2) RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, CLERK TO THE BOARD — DONNA BECHLER: Chair
Rademacher read the certificate for the record. Esther Gesick, Clerk to the Board, expressed her
appreciation for all of the quality work through the years, as well as her example of professionalism and
friendship. Ms. Bechler stated she has enjoyed her time with the County and will miss all of the people
she has had the pleasure of working with. The Board thanked Ms. Bechler for her cheerful presence in
the office and for her years of dedication and service to the citizens of Weld County.
El PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
BIDS:
El 1) APPROVE BID#61400212, WELD COUNTY LEGAL NEWSPAPER SERVICES -CLERK TO
THE BOARD (CON'T FROM 12/8/14): Trevor Jiricek, Director of General Services, stated the Clerk's
recommendation is to accept the low bid from the Greeley Tribune and he referenced the supplemental
information provided by the vendors. E Bryce Jacobson and Jennifer Kline reviewed the circulation
amounts for the Greeley Tribune. A representative of the Tributory was not present to speak.
Commissioner Conway moved to approve said bid as recommended by staff. Seconded by
Commissioner Freeman, the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
El 1) CONSIDER COUNTY DANCE HALL LICENSE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - SIPRES
LOUNGE, INC., DBA SIPRES LOUNGE: Bob Choate, Assistant County Attorney, stated the
corresponding liquor license renewal was granted in October and he recommends approval of this
dance license application. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said license and authorize the
Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously.
Ii 2) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN - VALERIE BREWSTER: Commissioner Conway moved to approve said appointment and
authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, carried
unanimously.
El 3) CONSIDER SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR INMATE HEALTH SERVICES
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CORRECT CARE SOLUTIONS, LLC: Sterling Geesaman,
Sheriff's Office, stated the amendment reflects a 2.1 percent increase for a new annual total of
$273,552.19. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to
sign. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
El 4) CONSIDER ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - DUANE DURAN: Mr. Geesaman stated the new Jail Chaplain, Duane
Duran, has been a very positive influence, is in high demand, and needs more time to complete the
work he would like to do; therefore, Mr. Geesaman requested to increase the Chaplain's hours from 30
hours to full-time. He explained the Chaplain is selected by a committee, he is contracted annually,
and the position is subject to change, if necessary. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said
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addendum and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner
Conway, carried unanimously.
El 5) CONSIDER TASK ORDER CONTRACT FOR IMMUNIZATION CORE SERVICES PROGRAM
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Dr. Mark Wallace, Director of the Department of Public Health and
Environment, reviewed the terms and provisions for the Immunization Core Services Program, not to
exceed $98,836.00, in 2015. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said task order contract and
authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Conway commended staff for their important work with this
program and seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
El 6) CONSIDER EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR NATIONAL EMERGENCY GRANT-
DISASTER GRANT PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Judy Griego, Director of the
Department of Human Services, explained the expenditure requests for the services detailed in the
corresponding memorandum. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said expenditure authorization
and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, and it carried
unanimously.
Li 7) CONSIDER EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR TWO (2) EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Griego reviewed the proposed program
expenditures as detailed in the corresponding memorandum. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to
approve said expenditure authorization and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Freeman, the motion carried unanimously.
El 8) CONSIDER EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR THREE (3) EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Griego gave a brief description of the
expenditure requests and payment terms for various programs. Commissioner Freeman moved to
approve said expenditure authorization and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
Li 9) CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE GREELEY BUILDING AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - COLORADO RECOVERY PROPERTIES, LTD. V PARTNERSHIP:
Ms. Griego reviewed the terms and provisions of the amendment for the parent education center.
Commissioner Conway moved to approve said amendment to lease agreement and authorize the Chair
to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Freeman, the motion carried unanimously.
10) CONSIDER CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION (CDSME) LICENSE
HOLDER AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CENTRAL COLORADO AREA HEALTH
EDUCATION CENTER: Ms. Griego explained the term and intent of the license holder agreement.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The
motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, carried unanimously.
El 11) CONSIDER CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN - PAID IN FULL, INC.: Ms. Griego reviewed the terms as further detailed in the
associated memorandum. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said agreement and authorize the
Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
lei 12) CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR TREATMENT FOSTER CARE
PILOT PROGRAM WITH SIX (6) CHILD WELFARE PROVIDERS AND EIGHT (8) COLORADO
COUNTIES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Griego explained this is a non-financial MOU to
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participate in the Foster Care Pilot program to look at data and outcomes to provide better services to
foster children. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said memorandum of understanding and
authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Ig 13) CONSIDER INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF
EMPLOYMENT FOCUSED FUNDS WITH THE NORTHEASTERN COUNTIES CONSORTIUM AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Griego stated the Department is serving as the fiscal agent and
has received Colorado Works funding on behalf of the Consortium for employment and training
services. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said intergovernmental agreement and authorize
the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
14) CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING PURSUANT TO
HOUSE BILL 04-1451 WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Griego
explained the purpose of the amendment is to provide $48,000 to the Youth and Family Connections
(YFC) to cover the budget shortfall created by the Colorado Department of Human Services.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Freeman, the motion carried unanimously.
El 15) CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR RELOCATION OF GAS/OIL FACILITIES AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN - DCP MIDSTREAM, LP: Cameron Parrott, Department of Public Works, indicated
the project location and explained there is a considerable amount of pipeline at the intersection that will
be relocated at the expense of DCP since they are not a utility. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to
approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Freeman, carried unanimously.
El 16) CONSIDER CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR WELD COUNTY PARKWAY PROJECT (WCR 49
EXTENSION - BID #B1400101) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - FLATIRON CONSTRUCTORS,
INC.: Michael Bedell, Department of Public Works, stated the Parkway construction is currently
25 percent complete, the project involves a new bridge over the Platte River which is currently flowing
higher than historical levels, and this change order is necessary for the project to accommodate the
high water flows. Following discussion, Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said change order
and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Freeman the motion carried unanimously.
17) CONSIDER 2015 AMOUNT TO BE PAID FOR THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF GREELEY AND WELD COUNTY FOR ISLAND GROVE PARK
MANAGEMENT SERVICES: Don Warden, Director of Budget and Management Analysis, stated in
2015 the County is responsible for $486,520.00, pursuant to an Intergovernmental Agreement which
was entered into on October 24, 1984, with the City of Greeley. Commissioner Conway moved to
approve said Resolution. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
El 18) CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH AUDIO INFORMATION NETWORK
OF COLORADO AS A RECIPIENT OF WELD COUNTY GENERAL FUND MONIES AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Warden stated this agreement would provide the agency with $5,737.00 to
produce radio broadcasts for the visually impaired. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to correct the
amount reflected in the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Conway, and it
carried unanimously. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said memorandum of agreement
and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
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El 19) CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH ENVISION AS A RECIPIENT OF
WELD COUNTY GENERAL FUND MONIES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN THE SAME:
Mr. Warden stated this agreement will provide $38,225.00 for the purpose of improving developmental
disability services to Weld County citizens. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said
memorandum of agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the
motion carried unanimously.
El 20) CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH, AS A RECIPIENT OF WELD COUNTY GENERAL FUND MONIES (SUICIDE EDUCATION
AND PREVENTION) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Warden stated this agreement will
provide the agency with $20,000.00 for the purpose of providing suicide education and prevention
services. Commissioner Conway stated this is a hugely important issue in Weld County and he moved
to approve said memorandum of agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Freeman, the motion carried unanimously.
El 21) CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH, AS A RECIPIENT OF WELD COUNTY GENERAL FUND MONIES (MENTAL HEALTH
SERVICES) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Warden stated this agreement will provide the
agency with $108,225.00 for mental health services for the citizens of Weld County. Commissioner
Kirkmeyer moved to approve said memorandum of agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Freeman, the motion carried unanimously.
El 22) CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH PROMISES FOR CHILDREN AS A
RECIPIENT OF WELD COUNTY GENERAL FUND MONIES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN:
Mr. Warden stated $5,000.00 will be paid for agency services. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to
approve said memorandum of agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
23) CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH RSVP AS A RECIPIENT OF WELD
COUNTY GENERAL FUND MONIES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Warden stated RSVP
will be awarded a one-time sum of $5,500.00 for senior citizen services. Commissioner Freeman
moved to approve said memorandum of agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
El 24) CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH WELD COUNTY SENIOR CITIZEN
COORDINATORS AS A RECIPIENT OF WELD COUNTY GENERAL FUND MONIES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Warden stated $19,000.00 will be awarded ($1,000.00 per senior
center). Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said memorandum of agreement and authorize
the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
El 25) CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH NORTHEAST EAST CENTRAL
COLORADO SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBDC) AS A RECIPIENT OF WELD
COUNTY GENERAL FUND MONIES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Warden stated
$65,000.00 will be utilized for various small business programs and services throughout the County.
Commissioner Conway moved to approve said memorandum of agreement and authorize the Chair to
sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
ID 26) CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH UNITED WAY OF WELD COUNTY
AS A RECIPIENT OF WELD COUNTY GENERAL FUND MONIES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
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SIGN: Mr. Warden stated $25,000.00 will be awarded to provide the 2-1-1 Information and Referral
Service which was very beneficial during the 2013 flood. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve
said memorandum of agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
ED 27) CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH UPSTATE COLORADO ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AS A RECIPIENT OF WELD COUNTY GENERAL FUND MONIES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Warden stated $90,000.00 will be utilized to improve economic
development services. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said memorandum of agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer. Commissioner
Conway commented the organization has done an exceptional job as demonstrated by growth, a
dropping unemployment rate and various other successful programs. Commissioner Kirkmeyer
amended her motion to also reflect a correction of the amount reflected in the Resolution. Seconded by
Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
28) CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH YOUTH AND FAMILY CONNECTION
AS A RECIPIENT OF WELD COUNTY GENERAL FUND MONIES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN: Mr. Warden stated $27,594.00 will be awarded to provide youth services. Commissioner
Freeman moved to approve said memorandum of agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
Fl 29) FIRST READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2014-15, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING
AND REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 9 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, OF THE
WELD COUNTY CODE: Ryan Rose, Director of Information Technology, stated the changes to
Article I address the department name change, an upgraded mission statement to reflect their current
vision, the new project process, removal of references to the governance process, and alignment with
the recent purchasing process. The Board expressed their desire for a detailed review during a work
session. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to
approve said Code Ordinance on first reading. Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion
carried unanimously. Commissioner Conway thanked Mr. Rose and his IT team for their work.
PLANNING:
El 1) CONSIDER ADOPTION OF WELD COUNTY ROAD 49 ACCESS CONTROL PLAN:
Elizabeth Relford, Department of Public Works, stated work on developing a plan started in 2011, and
she displayed a PowerPoint presentation of the WCR 49 Access Control Plan (ACP), which she
reviewed for the record. She gave a brief overview of the Technical Advisory Committee, purpose to
identify and ensure access safety, and Goals and Objectives. She explained the ACP Process, and
definitions/pictures of access types and data inventory. El Janet Lundquist, Department of Public
Works, explained the Safety Analysis and noted many of the problematic intersections have been, or
will be, improved. Ms. Relford continued by displaying an aerial photograph of the WCR 49 Corridor
depicting the number of accesses, which is also inventoried in spreadsheet form and addresses
possible improvements. She explained the options for access control techniques, auxiliary lanes, and a
cross-section diagram which includes a center access lane. El Ms. Relford discussed the plan
implementation and policy direction regarding traffic signals, the removal of the project list, school bus
stops, shared accesses and change of use accesses. Ms. Lundquist added the la out and topography
lends to the possibility of traffic not having adequate notice to slow down. LI In response to
Commissioner Conway, Ms. Lundquist confirmed staff has been in discussions with the Colorado State
Patrol (CSP) regarding the issue of inspections of oversized hazardous materials transports.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer clarified that use was evaluated; however, it was agreed that it should not be
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conducted on WCR 49; rather, the CSP needs to conduct their inspections on the State Highways and
Interstates. She further stated the Plan documents current policies and practices. s Ms. Relford
displayed a visual diagram of the Access Change of Use for various types of accesses. In summary,
she reviewed the Plan Implementation regarding new accesses, load limiting, safe accesses, road cut
policy, comprehensive land use planning, CR 49 IGA, and future ACPs. She stated the plan was
posted to the website this past weekend and the other committee members involved will also be
presenting to their governmental entities. Ms. Lundquist reiterated this is intended to be a dynamic
document and modifications will be allowed as long as they are in accordance with the Goals and
Objectives. Ms. Relford agreed and proposed the development of an Advisory Committee among the
various entities involved requiring a 3/4 majority approval for significant changes as they work with the
landowners along the way. E In response to Chair Rademacher, Ms. Relford stated the language
has remained consistent throughout the entire process. Responding to Commissioner Conway, Ms.
Relford confirmed they have conducted outreach meetings and Ms. Lundquist reviewed the feedback
received from the area residents to more correctly identify existing access uses and inquiries
concerning timing (see page Appendix C of the Plan).
El Danny Kipp, Town of Keenesburg Mayor, stated the Plan accurately describes the activities that
have taken place since 2011, and noted the importance of the IGA which delegates authority to make
changes without a public ballot issue.
E Coralie Slusher, Town of Kersey Mayor Pro-Tem, expressed her support of the plan.
Ei Glenn McClain, Superintendant of Platte Valley School District RE-7 in Kersey, expressed
concern with the proposal to remove "All" school bus stops (9-12 stops along three routes). He noted
there are differing opinions on what is safe and he has requested input from CSP, Weld County
Sheriffs Office, CDOT and parents as to what determines a safe bus stop. He requested the language
be modified to allow them to work together or delay until further collaboration can be completed,
including additional school districts which will be impacted in the future. El
In response to Chair
Rademacher, Mr. McClain stated he previously expressed his concerns at the public meetings and he
appreciated staffs efforts to ride the routes; however, all attention was diverted following the 2013
flood. He suggested the language not require absolute removal but allow for some flexibility.
El Ms. Relford stated School Districts RE-1 and RE-3J were contacted and at that time they indicated
they have no stops but that was prior to the flood and they were not subsequently notified of this
hearing. B Commissioner Kirkmeyer stated the County did work with RE-3J which did remove their
stops on CR 49, staff is willing to work with RE-1, and RE-7 is not willing to change. She agreed
continued review of this matter through the remainder of the school year would be appropriate;
however, ultimately stopping busses on a four-lane highway with traffic traveling at 65 miles per hour is
not safe. El Commissioner Freeman stated moving bus sto s to consolidated locations generates
more traffic and he would support further review of this issue. PI Commissioner Conway commented
the timing of enacting the removal of all bus stops by January, 2015, is not feasible and additional
review may be warranted. Mr. McClain requested pushing the date further out and allowing some
flexibility concerning bus stops because there may be other options. El Jason Maxey, Board
Member of Platte Valley School District RE-7, stated some stops are removed, whereas, others have
been relocated to pull off areas and he is not certain that congregating drop-off traffic is any safer.
George Maxey, area resident, submitted a letter, marked Exhibit A, and referenced accesses 9
and 10. Ms. Relford explained the site conditions at those locations and stated only two accesses are
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recommended for closure, which she reviewed for the record. She also clarified Mr. Maxey accesses
his property at locations 7 and 8, which are not going to be closed.
lE Scott Bacon, area resident, expressed opposition to the plan due the amount of traffic and the
need for another roadway. He stated they built an internal frontage road to move their agricultural
implements to avoid CR 49, and the County should consider also improving CRs 53, 55, or 47.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer stated traffic increases five to nine percent annually. He agreed the Hazmat
stations need to be removed since they are disruptive to traffic.
IE Elizabeth Sharvanda, expressed opposition due to expansion and expediting the timing.
El Commissioner Kirkmeyer referred to Chapter 7, School Bus Stops (page 45) and proposed the
language be modified to require that all "unsafe" bus stops on CR 49 be removed by the beginning of
the 2015-2016 school year, as determined by staff and the local school district(s). Responding to
Commissioner Conway, Ms. Relford stated the intent for removal of the stops was to make the route as
safe as possible prior to construction. Commissioner Kirkmeyer stated this policy came up before the
expansion of CR 49 was even proposed. The modified schedule allows time to resolve unsafe issues
and have the locations communicated to the parents prior to the start of the next school year. She
added it will likely be necessary to continue this exercise on an annual basis. In response to
Commissioner Conway, Ms. Lundquist stated she has discussed this issue with various CDOT
representatives and they have all agreed it is safer for busses to pull off and then merge back into
traffic with new acceleration lanes, versus stopping on the road and obstructing traffic. Ms. Relford
proposed that all bus stops be reviewed on an annual basis. El At the request of Commissioner
Conway, Mr. McClain and Mr. Maxey returned and expressed agreement with the proposed modified
language. ID Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to amend the language to state, ". . . are requiring the
School Districts to remove all unsafe bus stops on WCR 49, which will be reviewed on an annual
basis." The motion was seconded by Commissioner Conway and it carried unanimously.
IIEJ Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve and adopt said WCR 49 Access Control Plan, as
amended. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the
Consent Agenda. Code Ordinance#2014-15 was approved on First Reading.
Let the minutes reflect that the above and foregoing actions were attested to and respectfully submitted
by the Acting Clerk to the Board.
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There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 11:33 a.m.
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