PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1993
SUBDIVISIONS
(#148 & #150)
The Board of County Commissioners met at 9:00 a.m. in regular session
with John Barnett, Director of Planning. Chairman Hotchkiss presided;
Commissioners Disney and Duvall were present. Also present were: Al
Kadera, Subdivision Administrator; Jerry White, Zoning Administrator;
Russ Legg, Development Processing Administrator; Elaine Spencer,
Director of General Engineering Services; Jerry Blehm, Public Health;
Jeannine Haag, Assistant County Attorney; and Bill Gordon, County
Administrator. Recording Clerk, S. Graves.
Mr. Barnett stated that the following are consent items and will not be
discussed unless requested by the Commissioners or members of the
audience.
1. RANCH ACRES SUBDIVISION AMENDED PLAT (#92-SA0195): NE 35-06-69;
ONE MILE NORTH OF LOVELAND ON THE WEST SIDE OF U.S. HIGHWAY 287;
6.63 ACRES; 2 LOTS; R-RESIDENTIAL ZONING (2-16-93)
This is a request for an Amended Plat of Ranch Acres Subdivision 2nd
Addition Tracts 'L' and 'M' to adjust the boundary lines of Tracts L and
M to create one lot of .46 acres and one lot of 6.17 acres for single
family dwellings. Staff Findings include: 1) Ranch Acres Second
Addition was approved by the County in 1962; 2) The proposed Amended
Plat is intended to reconfigure two existing tracts and does not create
any new lots; 3) The County Health and Engineering Departments reviewed
the proposed Amended Plat and stated no objections; 4) The utilities
serving this area reviewed the proposed Amended Plat and stated no
objections, although the water and sewer providers indicated that
easements may be needed to provide water and sewer service to these
lots.
Staff Recommendation is for Approval of the Amended Plat of Tracts L and
M, Ranch Acres Subdivision Second Addition, with the condition that the
applicant locate the water and sewer lines and provide appropriate
easements for these utilities.
2. CARLISLE SUBDIVISION (FORMERLY MINOR (JOHNSON) SUBDIVISION -
#92-SU0088: NE 1/4 33-05-68; SOUTHWEST CORNER OF COUNTY ROAD 16
AND COUNTY ROAD 7; 39.77 ACRES; 8 LOTS; FA-FARMING ZONING (2-16-93)
This is a request for Final Plat Approval - To divide 39.7 acres into
eight lots for single-family dwellings. Staff Findings are: 1) The
proposed Final Plat for Carlisle Subdivision is consistent with the
conditionally approved Preliminary Plat; 2) The Subdivision Improvements
Agreement cost estimates have been approved by the Health and
Engineering Departments, and the applicant has proposed a letter of
credit to secure the Agreement; 3) A minor addition to the homeowner's
documents will bring them into conformance with the County's
requirements for maintenance of roads and other common facilities.
Staff Recommendation is for Approval of the Final Plat for Carlisle
Subdivision with the following conditions: 1) The homeowner's documents
be amended to include Section 3.5.E.7 of the Subdivision Resolution
concerning maintenance of roads and common facilities; 2) The County
Engineering Department's approval of the final construction drawings
must be granted before the Final Plat is recorded; 3) The letter of
credit to be offered as collateral to secure the Subdivision
Improvements Agreement shall be provided to the Planning Division before
the Final Plat is recorded.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board adopt the Staff Findings and
Staff Recommendation and approve the Ranch Acres Subdivision Amended
Plat (#92-SA0195) and the Carlisle Subdivision (Formerly Minor (Johnson)
Subdivision (#92-SU0088); each, with the conditions as previously
outlined.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
3. BRACKENBURY MINOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (#92-EX0188): N 1/2
12-08-69; SOUTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF COUNTY ROAD 15 AND
COUNTY ROAD 60 ON THE EAST SIDE OF COUNTY ROAD 15; 35 ACRES;
2 LOTS; O-OPEN ZONING (2-16-93)
This is a request to divide a 35-acre lot with an existing single family
home and mobile home park into two lots of 13 and 22 acres to create one
vacant lot for a single-family dwelling. Mr. Legg reviewed the major
concerns and issues and, subsequent to an inspection of the site by the
Poudre Fire Authority, suggested an amendment be added to the condition
regarding the location of the fire hydrants. Norm Brackenbury,
applicant, addressed the Board with his concerns and requested the
condition regarding provision of a second point of access, if additional
lots are served by the access road, be eliminated; he also requested the
right-of-way dedication be changed to reservation in Condition No. 5.
Staff Findings include: 1) The proposed Brackenbury Minor Residential
Development is consistent with the existing development in the area,
with the existing zoning of the site, and with the minimum requirements
of the Larimer County Subdivision regulations; 2) The Larimer County
Engineering and Health Departments, the Poudre Fire Authority, all
serving utilities, and other referral agencies have reviewed this
proposed Minor Residential Development and have stated no objections to
it as long as certain conditions are met; 3) Approval of the Brackenbury
Minor Residential Development, with the following conditions, will not
result in any significant negative impacts on the surrounding
properties, utility services, transportation facilities, or the natural
environment.
Staff Recommendation is for Approval of the Brackenbury Minor
Residential Development, with the following conditions as amended: 1)
Two fire hydrants must be installed--one at the intersection of County
Roads 60 and 15, the other at the property line with Trotwood Ranches;
or receipt of a letter from the Poudre Fire Authority stating that any
existing hydrants are adequate; 2) Lot 2 must have a circular driveway
or a cul-de-sac must be provided at the end of the access road; 3) Water
lines to serve Lot 1 must be extended to that lot prior to recording the
Final Plat; 4) A total half right-of-way of 50 feet must be dedicated on
the Final Plat for County Road 15; 5) One of the driveways serving the
house and one of the driveways serving the mobile home park must be
removed. The ditch must be regraded and reseeded. This must be done
prior to recording the Final Plat; 6) The road must be completed in
accordance with County policy. The road must be built and approved by
the Engineering Department prior to recording the Final Plat; 7) The
existing Public Service easement recorded at Book 1326, Page 243 must be
shown on the Final Plat; 8) The road must be labeled as a utility
easement on the Final Plat; 9) An agreement must be reached between the
Brackenburys and North Poudre Irrigation prior to recording the Final
Plat. The agreement must be recorded; 10) The WestGas pipeline must be
identified with a bearing and distance description provided by the
developer to WestGas. The 50-foot easement must be shown on the Final
Plat and labeled as requested by WestGas; 11) School Fees of $8 for Lot
1 must be paid before recording the Final Plat; 12) The following plat
notes should appear on the Final Plat: A) Engineered footings and
foundations shall be required for all construction on this site; B)
Radon detection tests are required in any new residential structure
prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy; C) Uses on the
lots shall be restricted to single family dwellings and permitted
accessory uses; D) Park Fees will be collected at the time of building
permit issuance; E) No structures of any type, including fences and
large trees, shall be allowed on the Western Gas Supply Company's high
pressure natural gas pipeline easement; F) Maintenance of the internal
road is the responsibility of the property owners. Failure to maintain
the road may result in a lien on the property; G) The Section 2.8 Fee of
$313 will be collected at building permit issuance for Lot 1.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Disney moved that the Board adopt the Staff Findings and
Staff Recommendation with Amended Conditions and approve the Brackenbury
Minor Residential Development (#92-EX0188).
Motion carried 3 - 0.
4. US WEST/NEW VECTOR SPECIAL REVIEW (LIEN QUARRY AREA) - #92-ZR0113:
SW 1/4 36-10-70; TWO MILES SOUTHEAST OF LIVERMORE; 3.24 ACRES;
O-OPEN ZONING (2-16-93)
This is a request for Special Review to allow a cellular
telecommunication facility. Mr. White described the project and its
history, reviewed the major concerns and issues, and indicated on an
aerial map the location of the nearest residences to the site, noting
that the nearest family dwelling is 6400 feet. Staff Findings are: 1)
The proposed use is consistent with the intent and purpose of the Zoning
Resolution and Comprehensive Land Use Plan; 2) The proposed use will not
impair the public health, welfare, prosperity or safety by creating
undesirable traffic congestion, undesirable sanitary conditions,
overburdening of utilities, or adverse environmental influences in the
area; 3) The proposed use will not have a significant impact on
surrounding land uses or on property values in the neighborhood; 4)
Review agencies have all indicated no objection to the proposal.
The Planning Commission/Staff Recommendation is for Approval of the
Special Review request for a cellular telephone communications station
in the O-Open Zoning District, subject to the following conditions: 1)
The site be developed in strict conformance with Zoning File Exhibit A
(Application for Special Review, dated July 21, 1992, and revised
November 25, 1992), unless otherwise modified by the following
conditions; 2) The tower shall have a non-reflective galvanized finish,
and shall have no lighting. The microwave dish shall be an open grid
design, with a non-reflective galvanized finish; 3) The building shall
be earth-tone color, with no reflective surfaces; 4) US West/New Vector
(and its successors) shall be responsible for removal of the tower and
building, within 30 days, if those facilities are not utilized to
provide cellular phone communication services to this area for a period
of six months.
Larry Storms, representing US West/New Vector Group, Inc., described the
benefits and purpose of the facility--aid to mobile society, personal
use and security, emergency service, etc. Steve Koeckeritz, real estate
developer in the Red Feather Area, spoke of the need of this service in
the area and asked if the scope of the service area would reach the Red
Feather or Glacier View Area; the answer was negative. The following
Bonner Peak Residents addressed the Board with their opposition and
concerns of the electromagnetic rays being harmful to health, etc: Gene
Eisert, Daniel Fumento, Phil Lanier, Marsha Henreich, Greg Keller.
Also, several letters of opposition, pictures of the site, and a paper
on Cellular Radio Transmission Health Effects were presented to the
Board. Commissioner Duvall expressed concerned regarding the cumulative
effects of these proposed structures in the future. Much discussion
followed.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Disney moved that the Board adopt the Staff Findings and
Planning Commission/Staff Recommendation and approve the US West/New
Vector Special Review (Lien Quarry Area) - #92-ZR0113.
Motion carried 2 - 1; Commissioner Duvall opposing.
The meeting recessed at 10:55 a.m.
WORKSESSION ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY BOARD
(#150 @ 1760)
The Board of County Commissioners reconvened at 11:00 a.m. in regular
session with Bill Gordon, County Administrator. Chairman Hotchkiss
presided; Commissioners Disney and Duvall were present. Also present
were the following Ad-Hoc Committee Members for Forming an Environmental
Advisory Board: John Barnett, Planning; Elaine Spencer and Rex Burns,
Engineering; Larry Johnston and Ed Schemm, Environmental Health; Frank
Lancaster, Natural Resources; and John MacFarlane, Parks Director.
Recording Clerk, S. Graves.
The Ad-Hoc Committee Members for the formation of an Environmental
Advisory Board presented their initial findings and explained that
presently there is no existing citizen board providing the Commissioners
feedback on general environmental issues. Their recommendation is that
the Commissioners form an Environmental Advisory Board to serve as a
sounding board for overall environmental policy and issues. This Board
should have a maximum of seven members and be from diverse geographical,
demographical, and technical backgrounds. Also, the Board should form
an Environmental Management Team to work with the Environmental Advisory
Board, Commissioners, and Staff on overall County environmental policy,
and would provide administrative support. The Management Team should be
composed of representatives from Environmental Health, Engineering,
Planning, Natural Resources, Parks, and Extension.
Commissioner Disney and Mr. Lancaster will coordinate efforts in
advertising for citizens to serve on the Environmental Advisory Board
and return to the Commissioners for final selection of applicants. The
Board appointed Mr. Lancaster to serve as leader in coordinating efforts
and developing guidelines for the Environmental Advisory Board and
Environmental Management Team.
The meeting recessed at 11:30 a.m.
UPDATE ON LAPORTE AIR QUALITY STUDY/AIR QUALITY LAWS
(#153;154)
The Board of County Commissioners reconvened at 2:00 p.m. for a meeting
with Dr. Larry Johnston, Public Health Department. Chairman Hotchkiss
presided; Commissioners Disney and Duvall were present. Also present
was Joe Palomba, Technical Secretary to the Colorado Air Quality Control
Commission; Steve Arnold, Acting Assistant Director of the Colorado Air
Quality Control Commission; Dr. Adrienne LeBailly, Director of Public
Health; Jerry Blehm, Planner, Public Health; and Bill Gordon, County
Administrator. Recording Clerk, M. Bloom.
Dr. Johnston noted that this hearing would address two areas of concern;
specifically, regulations for dehydrators and the status of the LaPorte
Air Quality Study.
Joe Palomba stated that Senate Bill 105, which was passed in 1992,
removed authority to regulate agricultural operations (Regulation 5)
from the Air Quality Control Commission. Mr. Palomba informed the Board
that a petition has been received from Graves Ranch Company requesting
deletion of Regulation 5 as a control of existing alfalfa dehydrators.
The Commission has scheduled a hearing to consider removing this
regulation on March 18, 1993. An amendment to the State Implementation
Plan will have to be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency
upon deletion of Regulation 5. Mr. Palomba stated that when standards
within an area are exceeded, it is incumbent upon that area to show the
EPA how it will attain and then maintain those standards. In answer to
Commissioner Duvall, Mr. Palomba stated that the cumulative effect of
particulate matter may be one of a number of established standards that
is to be maintained. Additionally, Mr. Palomba noted that if the
hearing scheduled for March 18, 1993, can substantiate that Regulation 5
is not a part of the State Implementation Plan measures then the
Environmental Protection Agency will have to accept the deletion.
Interim Regulations for Alfalfa Dehydrators in Larimer County: Steve
Arnold stated that Colorado Revised Statutes 25-7-128 provides that . . .
"local municipalities can enact local resolutions/ordinances. . ."
Adoption of local resolutions or ordinances would be totally independent
and not subject to approval by the State Air Pollution Control
Division/Commission.
Kate Curran, resident in the LaPorte area, informed the Board that she
would like to have the data collected during the study evaluated and the
Advisory Board reactivated. Additionally Ms. Curran noted that a local
resolution or ordinance on regulation 5 would give the Advisory
Board/Committee something to work with.
John Chilson, Attorney, stated that the proposed resolution/ordinance
would be administrative only and not a solution. Furthermore, Mr.
Chilson questioned how Larimer County would establish a department to
enforce the regulation. Joe Palomba stated that the State would not
enforce an ordinance or resolution adopted by Larimer County - Larimer
County would have to provide enforcement.
CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS was to direct the Staff
to come back to the Board within 30 days with a proposal as to what the
Board could do in the way of a resolution or ordinance and to look into
how the air-quality study could be completed. Commissioner Disney
expressed hope that the Dehydrator Emissions Committee will come to a
solution.
The meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1993
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
(#151 & #150 @ 3000)
The Board of County Commissioners met at 9:30 a.m. in regular session
with Bill Gordon, County Administrator. Chairman Hotchkiss presided;
Commissioners Disney and Duvall were present. Also present were: Laurel
Kubin, Director of Extension; Jerry White, Zoning Administrator; Rena
Mackrill, Human Development Director; Wayne Buhlig, Weatherization
Director; Carol Gillespie, Community Development Director; Robert
Thompson, Program Specialist I; Ralph Jacobs, Personnel Director; Patsi
Maroney, Compensation and Benefits Specialist; and Rex Smith, Director
of Public Works. Recording Clerk, S. Graves.
1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR 4-COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) GRANT: Ms. Kubin provided an update for the
Board regarding application for a $75,000 EPA grant for an Agricultural
Pesticide Recovery Program in Adams, Boulder, Larimer and Weld Counties.
This program will be aimed at gathering and disposing of banned and
unusable pesticides stored at farms and greenhouses in the four-county
area. Ms. Kubin requested Board approval to use the Larimer County
Landfill as a set-up site for this project. CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD was
to endorse the application of this grant and approve the useage of the
Landfill as a set-up site.
2. REQUEST FOR SIGNATURE ON QUIT CLAIM DEEDS FOR SALE OF CRYSTAL LAKES
LOTS 107 AND 108, 15TH FILING: Mr. White requested Board approval and
the Chairman's signature on a Quit-Claim Deed for sale of Crystal Lakes
Lots 107 and 108. Mr. White noted these are two of twenty-three lots
the County holds in escrow and all proceeds go directly to the Crystal
Lakes Association to be used for improvements. CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD
was to authorize the Chairman to sign the Quit Claim Deed for the sale
of Crystal Lakes Lots 107 and 108, 15th Filing.
D93-03 QUIT CLAIM DEED TO CRYSTAL LAKES ROAD AND RECREATION ASSOCIATION
AND CRYSTAL LAKES WATER AND SEWER ASSOCIATION OF LARIMER COUNTY
FOR LOTS 107 AND 108, CRYSTAL LAKES FIFTEENTH FILING, P.U.D.
3. WEATHERIZATION:
A. Capital Equipment Purchase: Subsequent to last week's meeting
regarding a request to use current grant funds (approximately $29,000)
for the purchase of insulation equipment and for three additional
entry-level employees, the Board met with Larry Meeks, President Thermal
Craft Insulation Company to address his concerns. Based on assurances
from Mr. Buhlig, Mr. Meeks informed the Board he does not wish to thwart
the purchase of this insulation equipment as the "in-house" services to
be performed with this equipment are not services performed by an
insulation contractor.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board approve the capital equipment
purchase of insulation equipment and the addition of three additional
entry-level employees for the Weatherization Department, as requested by
Mr. Buhlig, and expressed the Board's desire that capital equipment
purchases for "in-house" services not compete with private business.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
B. Staff Assignment - Temporary Detached Service: Ms. Gillespie noted
that in response to a request from the National Association of Community
Action Agencies attempting to assist the Community Action Agency of
south Florida in rebuilding after the devastation of Hurricane Andrew,
approval from the Board is requested to loan Robert Thompson for a
period of 4 weeks to assist in this effort a nd to relieve the
overburdened staff in this area. CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD was to approve
the temporary detached service staff assignment, as requested by Ms.
Gillespie.
4. DISCUSSION REGARDING CULTURAL CENTER/MUSEUM, WELLINGTON, COLORADO:
Following a meeting last week relative to this subject, the Board
requested documentation from Wellington Town Officials supporting the
concept for the Cultural Conservancy and the proposed two-day workshop.
Gary West, Wellington Town Manager, and John Schafer, interested
citizen, addressed the Board and expressed their enthusiasm for the
project and a letter of support from Mayor Walt Kuemmerlin was presented
to the Commissioners. Commissioner Duvall expressed her concern that
the estimated seed capital needed for Phase One is $36,530 and that is
only for the design phase. Much discussion followed; it was noted that
this Center will be of financial benefit for all of Larimer County, not
just Wellington.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Disney moved that the Board approve the request for
$1,917.50 for the two-day worksession on February 25 and 26, 1993 to
produce a preliminary design for the Cultural Conservancy.
Commissioner Duvall asked if the Town of Wellington could participate in
the partial funding of the workshop. Mr. West indicated that the Town
of Wellington has no funds. Mike Palmer, Cultural Conservancy Advocate,
suggested that solicitation of funds from town residents and businesses
will be undertaken to raise the $600 needed for the plane fare for
Dennis Holloway, Architect for the Center.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Disney amended his motion that the Board approve the
appropriation of $1,317.50 from the Commissioner's Special Projects Fund
for the two-day workshop to be held on February 25 & 26, 1993 for the
preliminary design for the Cultural Conservancy Center/Museum.
Motion carried 2 - 1; Chairman Hotchkiss dissenting.
5. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL AND SIGNATURE OF THE ADDENDUM TO THE
ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE LARIMER COUNTY DENTAL PLAN: Mr. Jacobs
and Ms. Maroney requested Board approval and the Chairman's signature on
the Addendum to the Administrative Agreement for the Larimer County
Dental Plan. Mr. Jacobs stated that C.W. Sweeney & Co. is the
third-party administrator for the County's self-funded dental plan and
this addendum provides for an 8% increase in the "per-participant" fee.
The addendum has been approved as to form by Marla Hehn, Assistant
County Attorney.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board approve the Addendum to
Administrative Agreement for the Larimer County Dental Plan for a
one-year period commencing January 1, 1993, as recommended by the
Personnel Director.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
A93-17 ADDENDUM TO ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT FOR LARIMER COUNTY
DENTAL PLAN BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND
C. W . SWEENEY AND COMPANY
6. APPOINTMENT TO AN UNEXPIRED TERM ON THE LARIMER COUNTY COMMUNITY
CORRECTIONS ADVISORY BOARD:
M O T I O N
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board appoint Donn Hopkins to fill an
unexpired two-year term on the Larimer County Community Corrections
Advisory Board. term ending December 31, 1993.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
7. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ACCESS PERMIT FEE INCREASE: Mr. Smith
reminded the Board that on November 17, 1992 the Board was requested to
authorize a fee increase from $15 to $30 for access permits for new
construction projects. At that time, Mr. Smith was instructed to draft
a resolution authorizing this fee increase and return to the Board for
approval.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board adopt a Resolution Concerning
Access Permit Fees and authorized the Chairman to sign same; this fee
increase to commence March 1, 1993.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
R93-25g RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACCESS PERMIT FEES
Mr. Smith also presented a Notice to Proceed with Terracon to proceed
with the next phase of the groundwater remediation work at the Vine
Drive Shop and requested Board approval and the Chairman's signature.
Commissioner Duvall requested Mr. Smith to consider other firms in the
future for this work. Mr. Smith stated it is so complex that Terracon
would need to write the proposal. Commissioner Duvall indicated her
desire to proceed as quickly as possible with the groundwater cleanup.
Chairman Hotchkiss recommended we discuss this matter further at the
next Public Works Meeting.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Disney moved that the Board approve the Notice to Proceed
with Terracon, as requested by Mr. Smith.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
8. WORKSESSION:
-- Elitch's Day: Mr. Gordon presented a form for Board approval and the
Chairman's signature reserving June 26, 1993 for Elitch's Day for
Larimer County Employees, and requesting a downpayment. CONSENSUS OF
THE BOARD was to approve and sign the form and authorize Mr. Gordon to
send a downpayment of $200 reserving June 26, 1993 for Larimer County
Employees.
-- Letter to Ed Secor: A letter supporting the efforts for alternate
transportation means of access to the new Denver International Airport
from downtown Denver and from Northern Colorado was submitted for Board
approval and the Commissioner's signatures. CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD was
to approve sending the letter to Mr. Secor and for the three
Commissioners to sign.
-- Retreat Schedule: Discussion ensued regarding the expanded Retreat
Schedule for the Larimer County Retreat to be held March 4 & 5, 1993 in
Estes Park. The three groups will discuss these three subjects: 1)
Re-organization regarding Teamwork; 2) Customer Service, Public
Relations and Communication; and 3) Stretching the Dollar, Saving Money,
and discussing a new Budget Process.
-- Complaints about Humane Society: Following citizen complaints
against the Humane Society regarding vicious dogs, Commissioner Disney
suggested a meeting be scheduled with the Humane Society to discuss this
matter. Chairman Hotchkiss indicated the Commissioners have a contract
with the Humane Society Board and complaints should be directed to them.
The Board directed Mr. Gordon to schedule a meeting with the Humane
Society Board, the Humane Society, and the Board to discuss contractual
fulfillment.
-- Letter to Interior and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman: Mr.
Gordon presented a letter addressed to The Honorable Sidney Yates,
Chairman Interior and Related Agencies Subcommittee requesting support
for the purchase of 19,000 acres of Union Pacific Land in the Cherokee
Park Area of Larimer County for addition to the Roosevelt National
Forest. CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD was to approve the submittal of this
letter and for all three Commissioners to sign the letter.
-- CDOT District Reapportionment: A FAX from the Boulder County
Commissioners proposing a new transportation region arrangement based on
population was discussed.
9. DOCUMENT REVIEW: The following documents, of a routine nature, were
considered by the Board:
MINUTES/AGENDA
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board approve the Minutes for the
week of February 8, 1993, as amended, and the Agenda for the week of
February 22, 1993, as submitted.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board approve Petitions for Abatement
for Henry Lavigne; James Sloan; and Cathleen Solsky, as recommended by
the County Assessor, Stephen Miller.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board approve the following
miscellaneous documents: Application Before Public Utilities Commission
(PUC) of the State of Colorado Regarding Funding for Grade Crossing
Warning System - County Road 11 - Project #180; Certification of Road
Mileage; Road Supervisor Form; Amended Yelek Exemption; Carlisle
Subdivision Plat; McDonough Minor Residential Development Plat; Ranch
Acres Amended Plat; and Fleming Minor Residential Development Plat.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
LIQUOR LICENSES: Licenses were issued to: Best Western Coach House Motor
Inn of Loveland 6 % - WITH EXTENDED HOURS - Loveland, CO; Aspen Lodge of
Estes - 6% WITH EXTENDED HOURS - Estes Park, CO; Drink N Dawg - 6% WITH
EXTENDED HOURS _ LaPorte, CO; and Glen Haven General Store - 3.2% - Glen
Haven, CO.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board approve the following
documents:
A93-18 ELEVATOR SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AND MONTGOMERY ELEVATOR COMPANY
A93-19 SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AND A. LEE AND MARILYN MINOR JOHNSON REGARDING
THE CARLISLE SUBDIVISION
C93-02 CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND THE
STATE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS, DIVISION OF HOUSING
(Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) Funds
C93-03 CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND THE
STATE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS, DIVISION OF HOUSING
(Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization Assistance
Program Funds)
Motion carried 3 - 0.
The meeting recessed at 12:00 noon.
WORKSESSION ON BUDGET
(#156)
The Board of County Commissioners reconvened at 1:30 p.m. in regular
session with Bob Keister, Budget Manager. Chairman Hotchkiss presided;
Commissioners Disney and Duvall were present. Also present was Bill
Gordon, County Administrator. Recording Clerk, S. Graves.
The purpose of today's worksession is to review the current budget
process and discuss possible ways of changing this process. Mr. Keister
stated that the budget is a "Plan" which represents current management
decisions. Mr. Keister reviewed the strengths and weaknesses of the
current method of budgeting and indicated his willingness to change the
budget process if the Board decides that their expectations are not
being met with the current method.
Commissioner Duvall indicated her desire to develop a strategic plan and
set goals so that the County has an outcome-based budget, and have each
department work towards achieving those common goals. Mr. Keister noted
that developing this goal-based budget would be a monumental task and
will take two to three years to develop. Chairman Hotchkiss stated that
the budget is a reflection of decisions the Board makes every day and
that in his opinion the current system works well and noted that 90% of
the budget is set by others. Mr. Gordon cautioned that within the
limitations of Amendment #1, the County has a limitation on
funding--revenue cannot be raised. Commissioner Disney suggested the
Board continue with the current budgeting method for one year in order
to acquire a better understanding of the budget process and maybe next
year consider making some changes.
Commissioner Duvall suggested that instead of department heads coming to
the Board individually with requests, the Board meet with them as a
group to involve them and develop a team approach. The elected officials
and department heads will discuss possible revisions to the budget
process at the County Retreat in March and another meeting will be
scheduled with the Board in early April to review their suggestions.
Also, Commissioner Duvall wishes to involve the public earlier in the
budget-making process.
Discussion was held regarding the reinstitution of "County Seat for a
Day" in April or May.
The meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m.
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COURTLYN W. HOTCHKISS, CHAIRMAN
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
( S E A L )
ATTEST:
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Mary R. Bloom, Deputy County Clerk
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Sherry E. Graves, Deputy County Clerk
