PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONDAY, MARCH 29, 1993
8TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATION DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION
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The Board of County Commissioners met at 10:00 a.m. in regular session
with Scott Courtney, Acting Chief of Probation Services. Chairman
Hotchkiss presided; Commissioners Disney and Duvall were present. Also
present were Gina Dersham, Domestic Violence Evaluation Specialist;
Roland Gilmore, Probation Supervisor; and Wayne Lawler, Acting County
Administrator. Recording Clerk, S. Graves.
Mr. Gilmore provided the history and an overview of the Domestic
Violence Monitoring Program, noting that previously the program was
supervised out of the District Attorney's Office. In 1991, the District
Attorney realized it was a conflict of interest to be prosecuting as
well as supervising offenders of domestic violence. Therefore, they
requested Community Corrections to supervise the offenders on a
temporary basis, which within one year increased to over 600 offenders.
Realizing the magnitude of this program, the Community Corrections
Advisory Board was consulted for ideas how to continue supervision of
these clients. Mr. Paul Cooper, Director of Community Corrections, came
to the Board requesting an additional FTE; the request was denied. The
Advisory Board determined that Community Corrections should not be
handling this program and recommended the program be dropped. Mr.
Gilmore applied for seed money from the State, the program was funded
for one year, and Ms. Dersham took over the Domestic Violence Program in
November.
Ms. Dersham presented a flow chart of the agencies involved in domestic
violence in Larimer County and noted that over 50% of all households in
America experience some type of emotional, sexual, verbal, or physical
abuse. Ms. Dersham described in detail her duties and activities as
Domestic Violence Coordinator.
Mr. Courtney stated that the request today is for the Board to authorize
funding to continue the domestic violence program, as current funding
ends June 30, 1993. Mr. Courtney presented a budget summary and noted
that the Probation Department will provide in-kind contributions of
supervision, administration, supplies, and operating expenses. The
request is for salary and benefits only. Because of the restrictions of
Amendment #1, the Board cannot commit to long-term continuation of this
program. The Board suggested that Human Development be contacted to
ascertain the possibility of obtaining CDBG Funding for this program.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board approve the continuation of the
Domestic Violence Program until the end of the year, at the current
funding level; funds to be derived from Unanticipated Carry-Over.
Motion carried 2 - 1; Chairman Hotchkiss opposing.
Commissioner Duvall expressed appreciation to Ms. Dersham for her work
and commended her for using volunteers as much as possible.
The meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m.
TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 1993
EXTENSION QUARTERLY UPDATE
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The Board of County Commissioners met at 9:30 a.m. in regular session
with Laurel Kubin, Director of Extension. Chairman Hotchkiss presided;
Commissioners Disney and Duvall were present. Also present were Tom
Brown, 4-H Youth Coordinator; and Bob Scott, Advisory Committee Member.
Recording Clerk, S. Graves.
Ms. Kubin thanked the Board for their support in contacting the State
Legislators requesting minimal cuts be made in Extension. As a result,
Ms. Kubin noted that the percentage cut to extension as an agency is
not as bad as the percentage cut to other agencies; the Urban Programs
will receive a $136,500 cut, and 4-H will not be cut. The cuts will be
in horticulture, agriculture, family consumer education, etc.
Mr. Brown provided an update on the 4-H Programs in Larimer County and
reported on the annual 4-H Carnival held last Saturday. The Carnival
was attended by 12,000 persons; $23,000 was raised and another $10,000
is anticipataed. This money is used to finance 4-H Programs for
scholarships, award trips, leadership development, and to provide
educational experiences for members and leaders. Ten college
scholarships are given each year. There are 1,535 4-H members in
Larimer County, ages 5 to 18, involved in over 3,000 projects. Mr.
Brown stated that the strength of the program is their volunteers.
Mr. Brown described several new programs: Shooting Sports, which teaches
safety; "Dare To Be You", which develops self-esteem; Day in Denver for
younger 4-H members to visit the Capitol, Mint, Museum of Natural
History, and possibly meet the Governor; and a Meats Education Program.
This summer, two 2-day Day Camps will be held and over one-half of the
participants will be non 4-H members. Mr. Brown noted that 4-H has an
Exchange Program and members must earn their money thru Community
Service Projects. This year the Exchange members will be visiting North
Carolina and Washington, D.C.
In response to questions from the Board, Mr. Brown stated that each Fall
a 4-H flyer is distributed to every child in 3rd thru 6th grade to
acquaint them with 4-H; Commissioner Disney asked if it would be
possible to incorporate a program educating the youth how County
Government works and the duties of a County Commissioner; and
Commissioner Duvall wondered if a program about horse psychology could
be introduced.
The meeting recessed at 10:20 a.m.
MEETING WITH FOREST SUPERVISOR AND DISTRICT RANGERS
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The Board of County Commissioners reconvened at 1:30 p.m. in regular
session with Skip Underwood, Forest Supervisor. Chairman Hotchkiss
presided; Commissioners Disney and Duvall were present. Also present
were Mike Lloyd and Paul Langowski of the United State Forest Service.
Recording Clerk, S. Graves.
Mr. Lloyd provided an overview of the duties and functions of the Forest
Service in Larimer County and noted that the relationship between the
County and the Forest Service is one of cooperation in the management of
the land. Mr. Lloyd stated that fifty percent of Larimer County's
1,689,000 acres is publicly owned, and the Districts are: Estes-Poudre,
and Red Feather.
Mr. Lloyd reviewed the respective responsibilities of the Forest Service
and the Sheriff's Department with regard to jurisdiction, law
enforcement, road maintenance, fire management, etc. Mr. Lloyd stated
that the Forest Service has an excellent relationship with the Sheriff's
Department.
Commissioner Disney noted that a Conference on the future of Rocky
Mountain National Park will be held at the Aspen Lodge in Estes Park on
September 17 & 18, 1993 and issued an invitation to Forest Service
Representatives to attend.
Mr. Underwood informed the Board that Ellen Vollmer has been hired as
the new District Ranger and will start her duties next week.
The meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 1993
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
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The Board of County Commissioners met at 9:30 a.m. in regular session
with Wayne Lawler, Acting County Administrator. Chairman Hotchkiss
presided; Commissioners Disney and Duvall were present. Also present
were: Ralph Jacobs, Personnel Director; Barbara Case King, Legal Advisor
for the Sheriff's Department; Rena Mackrill, Director of Human
Development; and Robert Thompson, Community Development Program
Specialist. Recording Clerk, S. Graves.
1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED REVISION TO THE SHERIFF'S
PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL: A revision of the Sheriff's Personnel Policy
Manual regarding their alternate duty policy was submitted for Board
approval, in accordance with the resolution passed by the Board of
County Commissioners on April 29, 1992.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Disney moved that the Board approve the proposed revision
to the Sheriff's Personnal Policy Manual with regard to alternate duty
policy, as recommended by the Personnel Director, Ralph Jacobs.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
2. PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION BEFORE THE PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING
CROSSROADS SAFEHOUSE ADDITION AND REHABILITATION - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG): Preliminary discussion was held with the Board
before the Public Hearing on Monday, April 5, 1993 regarding the CDBG
application for a 4,000 sq. ft. addition to the Crossroads Safehouse and
renovation of the existing structure to comply with the 88' building
code safety requirements. Pending approval of the request on Monday,
Mr. Thompson requested the Board to write a letter in support of the
project.
3. APPOINTMENTS TO THE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY ACTION BOARD:
M O T I O N
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board approve the following
appointments to the Human Development Community Action Board: L. Paul
Loopo, Margaret Brown, and Sharon Olson to fill unexpired terms of
former appointees, and for a full 3-year term thereafter, ending
December 31, 1996; and Grace Kushihashi to fill an unexpired term,
ending December 31, 1994, as approved and recommended by the Human
Development Community Action Advisory Board.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
4. APPOINTMENTS TO THE OFFICE ON AGING ADVISORY COUNCIL:
M O T I O N
Commissioner Disney moved that the Board approve the appointment of the
following persons to the Office On Aging Advisory Council: Carolyn
McCarthy and Ayleen Burns to fill unexpired terms of former appointees,
and for a full 3-year term thereafter, ending December 31, 1996; and
Erma Nelson to fill an unexpired term, ending December 31, 1994, as
approved and recommended by the Office on Aging Advisory Council.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
5. APPOINTMENT TO THE EXTENSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
M O T I O N
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board approve the appointment of Andy
Grant to the Extension Advisory Committee for a 3-year term ending
December 31, 1995, as approved and recommended by the Extension Advisory
Committee.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
6. WORKSESSION:
-- Bike-A-Thon for St. Jude's: Mr. Lawler received a call from Doris
Lockman, President of Concerned Citizen's of Colorado, requesting Board
approval for use of the Blue Spruce parking lot on Saturday, May 8,
1993, for a Bike-a-Thon for St. Jude's Cancer Research Hospital.
CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD was to approve this request, pending approval
from Mike Burch, Risk Manager, regarding insurance liability.
7. DOCUMENT REVIEW: The following documents, of a routine nature, were
considered by the Board:
M O T I O N
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board approve the Minutes for the
week of March 22, 1993, and the Agenda for the week of April 5, 1993, as
submitted.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board approve Petitions for Abatement
for Phillip/Mary Carpenter and Ethel Mobley; as recommended by the
County Assessor, Steve Miller.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board approve the following
miscellaneous documents: Amended Plat of Crystal Lakes 14th Filing of
Lots 67 and 68; Notice Concerning Restriction on Sale of Lots for
CdeBaca Acres; Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Application; Emergency
Community Services - Homeless (ECSH) Grant Application; and Fort
Collins/Loveland Job Service Plan.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
LIQUOR LICENSES: County approval was granted to Pot Belly Restaurant &
Lounge - 6% - Red Feather Lakes, CO. Licenses were issued to: Dunraven
Inn - 6% - Estes Park, CO; and The Store - 3.2% - Fort Collins, CO.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board approve the following
documents:
A93-54 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND THE CITY
OF FORT COLLINS (1993 Human Resource Funding)
A93-55 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT RELATING TO SECTION 8
CERTIFICATES AND VOUCHERS BETWEEN THE LARIMER COUNTY HOUSING
AUTHORITY AND THE FORT COLLINS HOUSING AUTHORITY
A93-56 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT RELATING TO SECTION 8
CERTIFICATES AND VOUCHERS BETWEEN THE LARIMER COUNTY HOUSING
AUTHORITY AND THE LOVELAND HOUSING AUTHORITY
A93-57 SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AND MARY LAVONNE CDEBACA FOR CDEBACA ACRES
A93-58 AGREEMENT CONCERNING INSULATION INSTALLATION BETWEEN THE BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND THERMAL CRAFT INSULATION (Insulation
for Homes in Larimer and Weld Counties)
A93-59 AGREEMENT CONCERNING INSULATION INSTALLATION BETWEEN THE BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND HUPPERT INSULATION (Same as Above)
C93-21 CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND PUBLIC
SERVICE COMPANY (Colorado Energy Saving Partners Program)
D93-07 DEED OF DEDICATION BY BOOTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP OF LARIMER
COUNTY (Horsetooth Road - Project #169)
R93-43s RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RELEASE OF RESTRICTION ON SALE OF
LOTS FOR REIN MINOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Motion carried 3 - 0.
The meeting recessed at 10:00 a.m.
LEGAL MATTERS
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The Board of County Commissioners met at 10:30 a.m. with George Hass,
County Attorney. Chairman Hotchkiss presided; Commissioners Disney and
Duvall were present. Also present were: Jeannine Haag, Assistant County
Attorney; Steve Miller, County Assessor; Al Kadera, Subdivision
Administrator; Ralph Jacobs, Director of Personnel; and Wayne Lawler,
Acting County Administrator. Recording Clerk, S. Graves.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Disney moved that the Board go into Executive Session to
discuss pending litigation.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
The meeting adjourned 11:35 a.m.; no action taken.
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( S E A L ) COURTLYN W. HOTCHKISS, CHAIRMAN
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST:
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Sherry E. Graves, Deputy County Clerk
