PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONDAY, JULY 19, 1993
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
The Board of County Commissioners convened at 9:00 A.M. as the Board of
Equalization to hear appeals of property valuations. Chairman Hotchkiss
presided; Commissioners Disney and Duvall were present. Also present
were representatives from the Assessor's Office and Bill Gordon, County
Administrator. Recording Clerk, S. Graves.
The hearings adjourned at 5:00 P.M.
TUESDAY, JULY 20, 1993
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
The Board of County Commissioners convened at 9:00 A.M. as the Board of
Equalization to hear appeals of property valuations. Chairman Hotchkiss
presided; Commissioners Disney and Duvall were present. Also present
were representatives from the Assessor's Office and Bill Gordon, County
Administrator. Recording Clerk, S. Graves.
The hearings adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 1993
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
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The Board of County Commissioners met at 9:00 a.m. in regular session
with Bill Gordon, County Administrator. Chairman Hotchkiss presided;
Commissioners Disney and Duvall were present. Also present were: Patty
Arnett, Health Department Business Office Director; and Dr. Keith Olson,
Executive Director Mental Health Center. Recording Clerk, S. Graves.
1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE HEALTH DATA COLLECTION PROPOSAL AND THE
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES 1994 PROPOSAL: Ms. Arnett requested Board approval
and the Chairman's signature on two grant proposals: 1) Health Data
Collection to insure continuation funding for the Epidemiologist\Data
Analyst and for assistance and expansion of the project to all local
health departments in the State; and 2) Healthy Communities 1994, a
preventive health block grant application to fund one full-time Health
Educator to develop a model for demonstrating and evaluating optimal
methods for delivering comprehensive health services to families and
individuals residing in mobile home parks. Ms. Arnett noted that keeping
with Board policy, if the grant funding is withdrawn, the position will
be eliminated.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board approve and authorized the
Chairman to sign the Health Data Collection Proposal and the Healthy
Communities 1994 Proposal, as requested by Ms. Arnett.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
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2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE VOCATIONAL SERVICE GRANT APPLICATION:
Dr. Olson requested Board approval of a Vocational Services Grant
Application for funds from the Division of Mental Health and Colorado
Rehabilitation Services to maintain currently provided vocational
services for the chronically mentally ill.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board approve the Vocational Services
Grant Application, as submitted by Dr. Olson.
Motion carried 3 - O.
3. FIRST READING OF THE RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCE CONCERNING PARKING
REGULATION: Mr. Gordon reviewed the Ordinance adoption procedures with
the Board, noting that the Ordinance must be introduced and read at a
regular or special meeting of the Board; following such reading, the
Ordinance must be published in the newspaper and a public hearing held
for second reading not sooner than ten days after publication.
M O T I O N
Commisioner Disney moved that the Board approve the first reading of the
Resolution and Ordinance Concerning Parking Regulations and proceed with
publishing such Resolution, as required by Statute, and advertise for
Public Hearing.
Motion carried 3 - O.
4. COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS:
-- Commissioner Duvall expressed her desire to renew efforts to include
as much information as possible on the weekly agendas for public
information and inclusion in the local newspapers.
-- Commissioner Duvall reported on the Health Department Air Quality
Study Meeting which she attended last week and noted that two different
studies reflected conflicting results; therefore, the State is going to
analyze the data in an attempt to determine which study is correct.
Commissioner Duvall expressed interest in what the Environmental Health
Department is doing about the air quality issues and volunteered to work
with the Department toward this effort.
-- Commissioner Duvall discussed with the Board concerns raised by the
residents of Manor Ridge and Colland Center regarding covenants,
drainage, and an open space area dedicated by the developer to the
homeowners to do with as they wish. With regard to whether or not the
County has any involvement in this matter, Chairman Hotchkiss responded
that it is a civil matter, but the County could act as facilitator.
-- Commissioner Disney reported that he accompanied Bill Heiden, Road
and Bridge Director, on a tour of roads and bridges in Larimer County;
discussion ensued on how to disseminate information regarding road
conditions to the citizens. They decided to develop a general
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information sheet indicating road conditions, road treatment when
repairs were made or are scheduled, snow removal, etc. When the sheet
is developed, a draft will be brought to the Board for suggestions and
their approval.
5. WORKSESSION:
-- Mr. Gordon presented a Resolution providing for the Appointment of
Independent Referees to Conduct Hearings on behalf ot the Larimer County
Board of Equalization, and requested Board approval and the Chairman's
signature.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Disney moved that the Board approve the Resolution
Providing for the Appointment of Independent Referees to Conduct
Hearings on Behalf of the Larimer County Board of Equalization, as
requested by Mr. Gordon.
Motion carried 3 - O.
R93-92g RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT
REFEREES TO CONDUCT HEARINGS ON BEHALF OF THE LARIMER
COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
6. 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, as
corrected, for the week of July 12, 1993, and the Agenda for the week of
July 26, 1993, as submitted.
Motion carried 3 - O.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board approve Petitions for
Abatement, as recommended by County Assessor Steve Miller, for the
following: HPSC Leasing; TAIS Credit; Paul Pigeon; Glenn Snyder; Dale
Fogleman (10 Petitions); Rita Kahler; Leslie Larson (2 Petitions); Jack
Isaacson; Home Federal Savings and Loan (3 Petitions); and International
Leisure Ent., Inc. (29 Petitions).
Motion carried 3 - 0.
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M O T I O N
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board approve the following
miscellaneous documents: Summer Youth Employment and Training Program
Expenditure Authorization Signature Page; Second Amended Plat of the
Amended Cottonwood Exemption; Hiawatha Heights Amended Plat; Maxwell
Minor Residential Development Plat; Prouty Minor Residential Plat - 92
EX 0186; Feighner Minor Residential Development Plat - 92 EX 0173;
Hergenreter Minor Land Development Plat; and an Amended Plat of Colland
Center Tract 2.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
LIQUOR LICENSES: Licenses were issued to Rustic Resort - 6% WITH
EXTENDED HOURS and Rustic Liquors - 6% - Bellvue, CO; and Southwest
Liquors - 6% - Loveland, CO. Approval was granted to Conoco #06358 -
3.2% - Loveland, CO; Conoco # 06354 - 3.2% - Ft. Collins, CO; Ptarmigan
Club - 6% - Ft.Collins, CO; and Ramada Inn - 6% - Ft. Collins, CO.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Duvall moved that the Board approve the following
documents:
A93-128 LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND
STORAGE TRAILER RENTAL, LEE'S LEASING LTD. (For Weatherization
Office for storage of insulation on site)
R93-93s FINDINGS AND RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE PLAT OF LITTLE MINOR
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
R93-94rb FINDINGS AND RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE DEDICATION TO THE
PUBLIC OF A RIGHT-OF-WAY IN SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH,
RANGE 70 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M.
R93-95s FINDINGS AND RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE PLAT OF BAIRD-ROSEN
MINOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
R93-96s FINDINGS AND RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF
LINDEN RIDGE, FIRST FILING SUBDIVISION
R93-97Z SPECIAL REVIEW FINDINGS AND RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE PETITION
OF WELD COUNTY WATER
R93-98s FINDINGS AND RESOLUTION SIECZKOWSKI EXEMPTION, LOT 2
R93-99s FINDINGS AND RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE PROPOSED STREET NAME
ROCK RIDGE LANE
R93-100g RESOLUTION OF THE LARIMER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS (Civil Suit #F92S466)
Motion carried 3 - 0.
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7. With regard to the purchase of the two vacant lots north of Blue
Spruce, Mr. Lawler reported that the owners have offered to sell the
four available lots for $50,000, which is the original asking price for
the two lots. Mr. Lawler conferred with the Assessor's Office and was
assured that $50,000 is a very good price. Mr. Lawler stated that
purchasing the four lots provides flexibility for the future.
Discussion followed.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Disney moved that the Board agree to the purchase of the
four lots north of Blue Spruce for $50,000.
Motion carried 2 - 1; Commissioner Duvall dissenting.
8. As a result of questions raised by Commissioner Duvall regarding the
routine approval of miscellaneous documents, Mr. Legg was summoned and
explained Board policy regarding the amending of plats; which is that
amended plats do not require a public hearing. Mr. Legg stated that
before the Board is requested to approve an amended plat, however,
reviewing agencies are consulted.
The meeting recessed at 10:50 a.m.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
The Board of County Commissioners reconvened at 10:55 a.m. as the Board
of Equalization to consider recommendations from the Board of Referees
on appeals of property valuations. Chairman Hotchkiss presided;
Commissioners Disney and Duvall were present. Also present was Bill
Gordon, County Administrtor. Recording Clerk, S. Graves.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Disney moved that the Board approve the recommendations
made by the Board of Referees for July 19 and July 20, 1993.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
LIQUOR LICENSE HEARING FOR RIVER FORKS STAGE STOP
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The Board of County Commisioners reconvened at 11:00 a.m. for a Liquor
License Hearing for the River Forks Stage Stop. Chairman Hotchkiss
presided; Commissioners Disney and Duvall were present. Also present
was George Hass, County Attorney. Recording Clerk, S. Graves.
Following a review of the contents of the application file by Mr. Hass,
applicant James Edward Crill was sworn in and questioned. Mr. Crill
made a presentation concerning the application, including clarifications
required during the review of the file. For the record, Mr. Hass noted
that there was no one appearing in opposition to the granting of this
license.
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This matter coming on to be heard this 21st day of July, 1993 upon the
application of James Edward Crill and Elsie Annette Crill, dba River
Forks Stage Stop for a 6% Hotel and Restaurant License, and the said
Board of County Commissioners having heard the testimony and evidence,
has considered the same and being fully advised on the premises, find
that the requirements of the neighborhood and the desires of the
inhabitants, indicate that the said license should be granted.
Therefore, it is ordered that a Colorado (6%) Hotel and Restaurant
Liquor License be granted to James Edward and Elsie Annette Crill, dba
the River Forks Stage Stop.
M O T I O N
The Board of County Commissioners has considered the testimony and
evidence in this matter and finds that the desires of the inhabitants
and requirements of the neighborhood are such that the license applied
for should be granted. Therefore, Commissioner Duvall moved that the
application of James Edward and Elsie Annette Crill, dba River Forks
Stage Stop, for a Colorado 6% Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License at the
location of 1601 Big Thompson Highway, P.O. Box 158, Drake, Colorado
80515 in Larimer County, Colorado, be granted.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
The meeting recessed at 11:20 a.m.
MEETING WITH SHERIFF SHOCKLEY ON SNOW TOP INCIDENT
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The Board of County Commissioners reconvened at 1:30 p.m. in regular
session with Richard Shockley, Larimer County Sheriff. Chairman
Hotchkiss presided; Commissioner Duvall was present. Commissioner
Disney was attending a previously scheduled meeting in Greeley. Also
present were the following from the Emergency Management Unit: Erik
Nilsson, Sgt. Bill Nelson, and Cpl. Don Griffith; Bob Keister, Budget
Manager; and Bill Gordon, County Administrator. Recording Clerk, S.
Graves.
Sgt. Bill Nelson presented a briefing paper to the Board describing the
Snow Top Fire of July 11-14, 1993, which was located about 15 miles
west-northwest of Loveland, Colorado on the Arapaho/Roosevelt National
Forest. Sgt. Nelson reported on the cost of the fire, approximately
$300,000, and the status of hopefully recapturing 50% of our 40% out of
the Fire Fund.
The meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
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THURSDAY, JULY 22, 1993
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
The Board of County Commissioners met at 10:00 a.m. as the Board of
Equalization to hear appeals of property valuations and review
recommendations from the Board of Referees. Chairman Hotchkiss
presided; Commissioners Disney and Duvall were present.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Disney moved that the Board approve the recommendations
made by the Board of Referees for July 21, 1993.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
M O T I O N
Commissioner Disney moved that the Board go into Executive Session at
11:00 a.m. with representatives from the County Attorney's Office to
receive legal advice on a proposed action.
Motion carried 3 - 0.
The meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon; no action taken.
FRIDAY, JULY 23, 1993
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
The Board of County Commissioners convened at 9:00 A.M. as the Board of
Equalization to hear appeals of property valuations. Chairman Hotchkiss
presided; Commissioners Disney and Duvall were present. Also present
was Bill Gordon, County Administrator. Recording Clerk, S. Graves.
The hearings adjourned at 12:00 noon.
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COURTLYN W. HOTCHKISS, CHAIRMAN
( S E A L )
ATTEST:
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Sherry E. Graves, Deputy County Clerk
