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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
APRIL 21, 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, April 21, 2014, 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 Douglas Rademacher, Chair
Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer, Pro-Tem
Commissioner Sean P. Conway
Commissioner Mike Freeman
Commissioner William F. Garcia
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Susan Brown
El MINUTES: Commissioner Conway moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of April 16, 2014, as printed. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion,
and it carried unanimously.
G CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Garcia moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on April 16, 2014, as follows: 1) USR13-0068, Gerald Calvin and Karen Herman-
Calvin, and 2) USR14-0002 - Circle B Land Company, do Ripley Design. Commissioner Freeman
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
• AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
e CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the Consent Agenda as
printed. Commissioner Conway seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
CI PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
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BIDS:
le 1) PRESENT AND APPROVE EMERGENCY BID #61400084, BRIDGES 3/42A, 13/44A,
17/50A, 27.5/48A, AND 54/13A (FLOOD REPAIRS) - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Trevor
Jiricek, Director of General Services, said staff is recommending the low bid from Walsh
Construction, Inc., for a total amount of $287,711.00. Richard White, Department of Public Works,
explained that this is to stabilize the five priority sites on the Big Thompson River. In response to
Commissioner Conway, Mr. White explained this bid was intended to encompass all five sites as a
package deal. Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said bid on an emergency basis, due to the
approaching spring run-off, as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Freeman, and it carried unanimously. In response to Commissioner Rademacher, Mr. White confirmed
staff is confident this vendor can get all five projects done before the spring run-off in the time frame
specified.
NEW BUSINESS:
la 1) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 17 BETWEEN U.S. HWY 34 AND CR 54:
Amy Joseph, Department of Public Works, reviewed the temporary road closure for a culvert
replacement. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said temporary road closure. Commissioner
Conway seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
2) CONSIDER LEASE AGREEMENT FOR FULTON DITCH SHARES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN - PETROCCO FARMS: Clay Kimmi, Department of Public Works, explained the bids closed
on March 26, 2014. He said Dave Petrocco was the sole bidder at $71.00 per share, a substantial
increase over the $42.00 a share Petrocco Farms paid two years ago. Commissioner Conway said the
Board's goal is to keep these shares in use. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said lease
agreement for ditch shares and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the
motion carried unanimously.
3) CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENT FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO CR 20.5 (EM-BR20.5/3B FLOOD REPAIR
PROJECT), AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - SQUIRREL HOLDINGS, LLC: Mr. Kimmi explained
this is for permanent repairs of last year's flood damage to a bridge over Boulder Creek and will take
place after spring run-off. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said agreement and authorize the
Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Freeman, the motion carried unanimously.
a 4) CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENT FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO 19.5 (EM-BR19.5/36A FLOOD REPAIR PROJECT)
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - HEATHER SWARTZ AND RICHARD SWARTZ, JR.: Mr. Kimmi
explained that this is also to repair flood damages to a bridge over the St. Vrain river near the Fort Saint
Vrain Power Plant, and will take place after spring runoff. He confirmed temporary measures are in
place which are sufficient for the time being. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said
agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried
unanimously.
5) CONSIDER CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR CR 49/22 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN — TETRA TECH: Don Dunker, Department of Public
Works, said Tetra Tech did the preliminary design, so change order is for them to also prepare the final
design. After re-negotiation their price was $329,703.00, a savings of $25,000.00. Commissioner
Kirkmeyer noted this is neccessary due to changes in alignment and a need for getting this done with
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expediency for the grant funding. Commissioner Conway explained that the realignment saves money
by avoiding the relocation of existing power lines, and he moved to approve said change order and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
El 1) CONSIDER PARTIAL CANCELLATION AND RELEASE OF COLLATERAL FOR USE BY
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT #1787 - PAWNEE WATER MANAGEMENT/ HALLIBURTON ENERGY
SERVICES, INC.: Rich Hastings, Department of Public Works, said staff recommends approval and
noted Halliburton has been very responsible in responding to requests for road base materials because
of the high water table at that location causing chronic soft spots on the road. Commissioner Kirkmeyer
moved to approve said partial cancellation and release of collateral. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Freeman, and it 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 9:20 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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