MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOULDER COUNTY, JANUARY 9, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Boulder County met in regular session in full conformity with the law and resolution of said Board at the regular place of meeting in the Office of the Board of County Commissioners, Third Floor, Courthouse, Boulder, Colorado, on Tuesday, January 9, 2001.

The meeting was called to order at approximately 9:00 a.m., by Chair Stewart with the following present:

Ronald K. Stewart, Chair

Jana L. Mendez, Vice Chair

Paul Danish, Commissioner

Swearing in of newly elected officials: (9:05 - 9:15) (3334, Tape No. 01/counter mode)

Chief District Court Judge Roxanne Bailin conducted the swearing in of the following elected officials: Mary Keenan, District Attorney; Paul Danish, County Commissioner; and Ron Stewart, County Commissioner.

A reception in the honor of these officials followed the ceremony.

11:00 a.m.

Annual Reorganization Meeting: (11:00 - noon) (3606, Tape No. 01 through 325, Tape No. 02) 

1. Charlotte Houston, Boulder County Clerk and Recorder, deputized employees in the Commissioners', Human Resources, Finance, Land Use, Transportation, and Social Services Offices for the purpose of carrying on the duties of her office as they pertain to the Board of County Commissioners only. 

2. Chair Stewart gave comments concerning highlights of the past year. 

3. Election of Officers: 

Commissioner Stewart: AI nominate Jana Mendez to serve as Chair of the Board for the year 2001.@ Commissioner Danish seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (4000)

Commissioner Mendez assumed the chair and called for a motion for election of Vice Chair:

 ACTION

Commissioner Mendez: AI nominate Paul Danish to serve as Vice Chair of the Board for the year 2001.@ Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (4010)

Appointment of County Attorney: 

Commissioner Danish: AI move to appoint Larry Hoyt as County Attorney to serve at the pleasure of the Board.@ Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (4019) 

Adoption of 2001 Resolutions: 

a. Resolution #2001-01, designating the official newspaper for 2001 (CRS 137-10-5);

b. Resolution #2001-02, designating the official meeting days of the Board of County Commissioners;

c. Adopt Resolution #2001-03, designating Allan Beezley as Local Liquor Licensing Authority;

d. Adopt Resolution #2001-04, designating the Official County Holidays for 2001 and New Year=s Day, 2002;

e. Resolution #2001-05, naming banks within the county as depositories for 2001: 

Commissioner Danish moved adoption of Resolution No. 2001-01, designating the Boulder Daily Camera as the official newspaper for the year 2001. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (4019) 

Commissioner Danish moved adoption of Resolution No. 2001-02, designating the official meeting days of the Commissioners as Monday through Thursday, inclusive. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (4036)

Commissioner Danish moved adoption of Resolution No. 2001-03, designating Allen Beezley as the County=s Liquor License Authority for the year 2001. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (4044) 

Commissioner Stewart moved adoption of Resolution No. 2001-04, designating the official County holidays for 2001, and New Year=s Day, 2002. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (4063) 

Commissioner Danish moved adoption of Resolution No. 2001-05, designating certain Boulder County banks as depositories for County funds for the year 2001. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (4067) 

Designation of official county auditors for 2001 to conduct 2000 audit: 

Commissioner Danish moved to appoint the firm of Grant Thornton to conduct the County=s 2000 audit in the year 2001. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (4075) 

Appointment of various County Officials to serve at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners for the year 2001, as follows: 

The following department and division heads were appointed by individual motions of the Board: 

a. Susan Ashcraft, Deputy to Board of County Commissioners (4085)

b. Dickey Lee Hullinghorst, Intergovernmental Relations Director (4093)

c. Margaret McKinney, Public Information Officer (4100)

d. James Burrus, Media Information Officer (4108)

e. Margaret Parish, Budget Officer (4118)

f. Arlen Stokes, Administrative Services Director (4125)

g. Michael Harlan, Information Technology Manager (4138)

h. Karen Holstein, Finance Manager (4138)

i. Peggy Jackson, Human Resources Manager (4138)

j. Barbara Gigone, Community Services Director (4152)

k. Rosemary Williams, Aging Services Manager (4160)

l. Janet Heimer, CAP Manager (4160)

m. Joe Thome, Community Corrections Manager (4160)

n. Maria Harper, Head Start Manager (4160)

o. Jim Liles, Housing Authority Manager (4160)

p. Graham Billingsley, Land Use Director (4175)

q. Ron Stewart, Parks and Open Space Director (by vote of 2-0, Commissioner Stewart abstaining) (4183)

r. Larry Matel, Transportation (4195)

s. Dan Hershman, Road Maintenance Division Manager (4208)

t. Ted Plank, Road Maintenance Supervisor (4215)

u. Christine Highnam, Social Services Director (4225) 

Appointment of representatives from the Board of County Commissioners to serve on the following boards: 

The Commissioner discussed and agreed to appoint one of themselves to serve on the following entities, as designated: (one motion, 4360) 

a. DRCOG Board of Directors (Paul Danish)

b. Workforce Boulder County (Jana Mendez)

c. Consortium of Cities (and IGAs) (Ron Stewart)

d. Clean Air Consortium (Jana Mendez)

e. Recycling and Composting Authority (Jana Mendez)

f. Human Services Coordinating Council (Jana Mendez)

g. Rocky Flats Coalition of Local Governments (Paul Danish)

h. Urban Drainage and Flood Control (2-year appointment to expire 12/31/02) (Paul Danish) 

There being no further business to come before this Board, the Commissioners adjourned for the year 2000. 

Board and Commission Appointments: (4460, Tape No. 01 through 329, Tape No. 02/counter mode) 

The Commissioners then considered vacancies on the various advisory Boards of the County and made the following appointments (in individual motions, not shown here): 

Aging Advisory Council:

Reappointed: Susan Lutz, Rose Jean Harris, Douglass Hawes, Hughes Moir, terms to expire 12/31/03.

New members: Harriet Olson (Louisville rep); Sarah Wise (Erie rep); Scott Holwick (at large), terms to expire 12/31/03.

New member (partial term): Paula Uhlir (at large), term to expire 12/31/01.

Vacancy: 1 at large member

Citizen Review Panel:

Commissioner Stewart moved to extend the terms of members of the Citizen Review Panel to three years, with this year to be two and three-year terms, and to reappoint the following members for the term indicated: Barry Erdman (2 years); Ann Goldfarb (2 years), Liza Harris-Gelbard (2 years), Becky Lesser (3 years) and Theresa Soto (3 years). [Note: The two-year terms will expire 12/31/02 and the three-year terms will expire 12/31/03. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (4594) 

Community Action Programs Administering Board: (4612, 4638) 

Reappointed: Robert Trujillo (Public Sector); Mandy Yick (Private Sector), terms to expire 12/31/02.

New members: Emily Co-Babe (private sector) and Mary Golden (private sector), terms to expire 12/31/02.

New members: Emma Pena-McCleave (low income) and Robin Chavez (low income), terms to expire 12/31/02. 

Community Corrections Advisory Board: (4650, 4780, 4793) 

Reappointed: Paul Katsampes, Mary Mande and Lawrence Nelson (for at least one year), terms to expire 12/31/03.

New members (partial terms): Catherine Heckel (at large) and Ron Ackerman (at large), terms to expire 12/31/01.

Vacancy remaining: partial term to expire 12/31/01. 

Domestic Abuse Prevention Project Advisory Board: (4850) 

Reappointed: Sgt. Michael Root (law enforcement); Laurie Turner (probation); Anne Tapp (Shelters); Walt Czapran (probation), terms to expire 12/31/02.

New member: Brian Ecton (community), term to expire 12/31/02.

Vacancies remaining: Representatives of Elder Abuse, Judiciary and treatment provider 

Housing Authority: (4878) 

New members: Ron Ahlstrom (resident programs rep) and Dianne Shanks (at large), terms to expire 12/31/05. [Note: Term of Ron Gallegos will expire in November 2001, when Broomfield becomes a county.] 

Housing--Project Self-Sufficiency: (4903) 

Reappointed: Betsy Dollar, Cathleen Meadows, Wendy Milburn, Nancy Nachman-Hunt (all at large members), terms to expire 12/31/02.

New Member: Corrine E. Campbell (at large), term to expire 12/31/02.

Vacancy remaining: Social Services representative. 

WorkForce Boulder County: (5065) 

Reappointed: Craig Brenholt, John Cody, Marie Gambon, Clif Harald, Tom Ivory Paula McKey, Jana Mendez, Bill Prater, Herman Romero, Dorothy Rupert, and Joe Winslow, terms to expire 12/31/02.

New Member: Susan Bond (Boulder Chamber rep), term to expire 12/31/02.

Vacancies: To be determined by staff and grant regulations. 

Board of Adjustment: (5114) 

Reappointed: Linda Bassi, John Dickinson, Ben Harding, James Ortega, Hal Osteen, terms to expire 12/31/01. 

Fire Code Review Committee: (164, Tape No. 02) 

Reappointed: David Gelderloos, David Hustvedt, Marla Wilcox, terms to expire 12/31/03.

Vacancies: 2. 

Historic Preservation Advisory Board: (5141) 

Reappointed: Anne Dyni (at large), term to expire 12/31/03.

Reappointed: Glenn Sherwood (historic), term to expire 12/31/02 (10 years= service completed)

New member: Diane Q. Benedict (at large), term to expire 12/31/03 

Planning Commission: (200, 205) 

Reappointed: Karl Kurtz, Matthew Morrison, terms to expire 12/31/03.

New Member: Ronald D. Goodman, term to expire 12/31/03. 

Board of Review: 

No applications received.

Vacancies remaining: State-licensed architect, term to expire 12/31/03, and alternate, partial term to expire 12/31/01. 

Adult Protection Review Team: (270, Tape No. 02) 

Reappointed: Jodi Ansell (Hsg Authority rep); Ann Boyd (at large); Mary Lou May (Personal care coordinator); Shelly Miezwa (Hsg Authority/resident services); Brian Quiram (District Attorney); Barbara Wilkins-Crowder (Adult care mgmt), terms to expire 12/31/03.

Alternates appointed as full members: Jay Brawner (law enforcement); Gail Marcus (SafeHouse); Becky White (senior medical services); Diana Sperka (community resources specialist), terms to expire 12/31/03.

New members: Joanne Marlatt-Otto (Colorado Dept. Human Services); Pat Critchfield (aging services/rural areas), terms to expire 12/31/03 

CORE: (288, Tape No. 02) 

Reappointed: Diana Joy (Social Services); Allan Pollack (Core Services); Barbara Ryan (Mental Health Center), terms to expire 12/31/03.

Vacancies: 3 agency representatives/no applications received. 

Social Services Advisory Committee: (298, Tape No. 02) 

Reappointed: Thomi Quackenbush (at large); Judy Walker (at large), terms to expire 12/31/03.

New members: Rick Blauvelt (at large), Maureen Buchholz (at large), JC Lodge (at large), terms to expires 12/31/03.

New member (partial term): Teresa Myers (at large), term to expire 12/31/01. 

Extension Service Advisory Committee: (164, Tape No. 02) 

Reappointed: David Asbury (at large), Kurt Carlson (at large), David Macy (at large), terms to expire 12/31/03.

New member: Gregory Skomp (horticulture), term to expire 12/31/03.

Vacancy remaining: Agriculture representative/no applications received 

Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee: (200, Tape No. 02) 

Reappointed: David Batts, Christian Meyer, David Robertson, Eric Vogelsberg, terms to expire 12/31/03.

Reappointed, partial term: Jim Holitza, term to expire upon Broomfield becoming a County, November, 2001.

New member: Mary McQuiston, term to expire 12/31/03. 

Benefits Advisory Board: 

Action deferred for more information. 

Citizens Cultural Advisory Committee: (245, Tape No. 02) 

Reappointed: Robert Horan (Broomfield/Superior), Mary B. Jensen (Lafayette/Erie), Bryan Baum (Longmont), Nancy Nixon (unincorporated), Harriet Simons (at large), Gretel Wolniewicz (unincorporated), terms to expire 12/31/01.

New members: Dr. Richard Cross (at large), James B. Wolf (Boulder), terms to expire 12/31/01.

Vacancy: Louisville. 

Gunbarrel Public Improvement District Board of Directors: (260, Tape No. 02) 

Reappointed: Scott Dixon, Charles Simmons, terms to expire 12/31/02.

New Members: Dr. Richard Cross, Robert A. Dudley, terms to expire 12/31/02.

Vacancies remaining: 2 partial memberships, terms to expire 12/31/01. 

2:30 p.m.

County Attorney=s Office:

1. Public Hearing: Amendment to the Southeast Boulder County, South 96th Street, Dillon Road and U.S. 287 Area Comprehensive Development Plan Intergovernmental Agreement (Northwest Parkway): (2:32 - 2:50) (785, Tape No. 02/dual dat recorder, Acounter@ mode) 

Legal notice of this hearing was duly published in accordance with legal and policy requirements in the designated newspaper of general circulation. 

Presenter: Larry Hoyt, County Attorney 

Speakers: Kirk Ogilsvy, Broomfield representative

Steve Hogan, Northwest Parkway Chairman 

ACTION 

Commissioner Danish: AI move approval of the agreement on the basis of the discussion, and with the condition that its approval is based upon approval of both agreements before us today.@ Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (912) 

2. Public Hearing: Intergovernmental Agreement for Open Space Acquisition/Funding and Northwest Parkway Right-Of-Way.: (2:50 - 3:00) (915, Tape No. 02/dual dat recorder,

Legal notice of this hearing was duly published in accordance with legal and policy requirements in the designated newspaper of general circulation. 

Presenter: Larry Hoyt, County Attorney 

Speakers: Steve Hogan, Northwest Parkway Chairman

Bill Simmons, City of Louisville 

ACTION 

Commissioner Danish: AI move conditional approval in accordance with the amending language set forth by the County Attorney and Commissioner Stewart, and conditioned upon the effectiveness of both agreements and signatures on both agreements.@ Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (1182)

2:00 p.m. 

BUSINESS MEETING

(2:10 - 2:30) (328, Tape No. 02/counter mode)

NEW BUSINESS:

CONSENT ITEMS: 

1. Contracts:

a. Transportation -- temporary construction easement agreement with Robert & Joanne Jagt for the North 63rd Street project ($1.00);

b. Aging Services -- contract renewal with Avista Hospital to provide meals for the congregate meal program in Louisville and Lafayette ($1,680) 

2. Parks and Open Space -- Left Hand Water District easements over Open Space areas:

a. Longmont United Hospital (temporary);

b. Dodd-Hindman Parcel 1 (temporary);

c. Dodd-Hindman Parcel 2 (temporary);

d. Twin Corners (permanent);

e. Agreement Regarding Management of Left Hand Water District Easements Over Boulder County Open Space 

3. Authorization for the Board to go into Executive Session at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2001, with Larry Hoyt, County Attorney, pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(b) Legal Advice 

ACTION 

Commissioner Danish moved approval of Item Nos. 1 through 3. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (328) 

DISCUSSION ITEMS: 

Commissioners Matters: 

4. Personnel Actions: 

Presenter: Joe Heard, Human Resources 

Personnel Action exceptions presented for consideration: a) Request from Land Use to hire GIS technician at 7.8% above entry level based upon qualifications exceeding those required; and b) request from Architects Division to place promoted electrician at the 17% level of the pay scale based upon experience and qualifications. 

ACTION 

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 4a. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (355) 

ACTION 

Commissioner Danish moved approval of Item No. 4b. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (363) 

5. Mountain Sports request for an ice-climbing demonstration in Boulder Canyon: 

Presenters: Therese Glowacki, Parks and Open Space Department

Erin Hagerty, Mountain Sports

Bill Morase, Boulder Mountain Guides 

ACTION

Commissioner Stewart moved to accept the staff recommendation to deny the request by Mountain Sports. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (625) 

Elected Officials and Department Heads Matters: 

6. Information Technology Division: Request to convert $1,500 unspent operating funds to capital funds to purchase a desktop PC for the new GIS Coordinator: 

Presenter: Mike Belavqua, Information Technology 

ACTION 

Commissioner Danish moved approval of Item No. 6. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (765) 

7. Facilities Management Division: Purchase of a PC for Bill Gallagher using 2001 funds (approved 12/14/00 using 2000 funds but paperwork was not completed in time to order): 

ACTION 

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 7. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (779) 

Administrative Matters: 

8. Scheduling and Communications: 

None 

Upon motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously, this meeting was adjourned by the Commissioners at approximately 3:00 p.m. 

 

Deputy Clerk to the Board

 

[Note: All documents referred to in these Minutes of Commissioners Proceedingsare on file and may be reviewed in the Office of the Boulder County Commissioners..]