MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOULDER COUNTY, MARCH 1, 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 March 1, 2001. 

The meeting was called to order at approximately 10:35 a.m., by Chair Mendez with the following present: 

Jana L. Mendez, Chair

Paul Danish, Vice Chair

Ronald K. Stewart, Commissioner 

Legislative Report: (11:00 - 11:15) (511, Tape No. 15/dual dat recorder, Acounter@ mode) 

Presenter: Dickey Lee Hullinghorst, Intergovernmental Relations Director

Commissioner Jana Mendez 

Staff presented the following legislation for consideration: SB148 update, HB1305, HB1329, SB59, HB1282, HB1161, HB1331, SB101. The following action(s) were then taken concerning specific legislative items: 

Commissioner Danish moved to support HB1305, HB1329, and HB1331 Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (590, 654, 788) 

Commissioner Stewart moved support of HB1282. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (741) 

Action was withheld on the remaining legislation for more information from appropriate departments. 

2:00 p.m.

Land Use Matter:

Public Hearing: Docket #SPR-00-215 (Otten/Showman Addition); Site Plan Review for the construction of 6,895 sq.ft. addition (above grade=6,895 sq. ft./finished floor area=5,945 sq.ft./unfinished floor area=950 sq.ft.) (located at 4330 Prado Drive, Lot 37, Valle Del Rio Subdivision, in Section 20, T1S, R70W): (2:00 - 4:25) (831, Tape No. 15/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. 

Presenters: Todd Tucker, Land Use Department

Jeff Otten, applicant, 13978 N. St. Vrain, Lyons

Jodie Showman, 2290 Stone Hill Rd. 

Speakers: Richard Reynolds, 4331 Eldorado Springs Drive

Mary McQuiston, 4331 Eldorado Springs Dr.

Kim Hedburg, 4578 Prado Dr.

Bill Lanning, 4519 Prado Dr.

Rose Stanford, 4334 Prado Dr.

John Cedar, 4259 Prado Dr.

Martha Thomas, 4291 Prado Dr.

Mary Smolovich, 4437 Prado Dr.

Al Pederson, 4339 Prado Dr.

Michael O=Neal, contiguous property owner

Brett Sanders, 4343 Eldorado Springs Dr.

Tom Meier, 4561 Eldorado Springs Dr.

Elaine Taylor, 4227 Eldorado Springs Dr.

Lucy Buckley, 4524 Prado Dr.

Doug Pagels, 4384 Eldorado Springs Dr.

Mort Whitman, 4510 Prado Dr.

Claire Levy, representative of Reynolds/McQuiston

Allison Reynolds, 4331 Eldorado Springs Dr.

Helen Roberts, 4479 Prado Dr.

Jim Yeck, 4537 Eldorado Springs Dr. 

[Board discussion begins at 2763, Tape No. 15.] 

ACTION 

Commissioner Stewart: AI move to hold an executive session for the purpose of obtaining legal advice.@ Commissioner Danish seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (3744) 

Commissioner Danish moved to table Docket #SPR-00-215, Otten/Showman Addition, until April 5, 2001, at 9:00 a.m. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (3807) 

10:30 a.m.

(10:35 - 10:50)(184, Tape No. 15/dual DAT/Counter Mode) 

NEW BUSINESS:

CONSENT ITEMS: 

1. Parks and Open Space lease renewals (revenue):

a. Elizabeth Henits and David Hoerath, for the residence on the Gage property:

b. Randy Adler, for the residence on the South Keyes property;

c. Randy Adler, for the South Keyes agricultural lease;

d. Randy Adler, for the Adelia Swanson agricultural lease;

e. Schwartz Farms, for the Holderby agricultural lease. 

2. Contracts:

a. Finance -- contract with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs for pass-through gaming funds (Columbine Health Center, $28,950);

b. Finance -- contract with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs for pass-through gaming funds (Voices for Children, $15,000);

c. Solid Waste -- renewal of the Household Hazardous Waste Intergovernmental Agreement for 2000 with municipalities in Boulder County (County contribution $81,404);

d. Information Technology -- contract with Sequoia Pacific Systems for a new Clerk & Recorder voter registration computer system ($221,650). 

3. Open Space documents:

a. Two Temporary Construction Easement Deeds for Left Hand Water District (Almquist property);

b. Permanent Easement Deed for Left Hand Water District (Autrey property);

c. Temporary Construction Easement Deed for Left Hand Water District (Wittemeyer property);

d. Mechanics Lien Letter, Property Restriction Notice, Special Warranty Deed/County to City, Deed of Conservation Easement in Gross/City to County (sale of Rocky Mountain Fuel property to City of Lafayette):

ACTION 

Commissioner Danish moved approval of Item Nos. 1 through 3, except for 3d. Commissioner Mendez seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, excused; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 2-0. (200) 

Presenter: Ben Pearlman, Assistant County Attorney (re: Item 3b) 

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 3d, with authorization for the Chair to sign the Deed of Conservation Easement when completed. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (446) 

DISCUSSION ITEMS: 

Commissioners Matters: 

4. Personnel Actions: 

Presenter: Joe Heard, Human Resources 

The Board reviewed a request from Social Services to hire a Technician III at 3% above midpoint based upon qualifications and difficulty in recruiting the position: 

ACTION 

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

VOTE: STEWART, excused; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 2-0. (234) 

5. Ratification of Chair=s 2/28/01 action awarding bid for $50 million Open Space Capital Improvement Trust Fund Bonds Series 2001; Resolution No. 2001-26, awarding bid to Dane Rauscher, Inc.:

Presenters: Larry Hoyt, County Attorney

Karen Holstein, Finance Manager

Commissioner Danish moved approval of Item No. 5. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (305) 

Elected Officials and Department Heads Matters: 

6. Budget Office -- 2000 Budget Supplementals:

a. Internal Services Fund ($85,301);

b. Clerk and Recorder=s Office ($157,785): 

Presenters: Margaret Parish, Budget Officer

Gene Jackson, Risk Manager

ACTION 

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

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (397) 

ACTION 

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

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (420) 

7. Sheriff=s Office: Request for three-year bid waiver to purchase license and support services for the Home Detention Program (BI Incorporated -- $15,431 for 2001): 

Presenter: Jenny Olberding, Purchasing

ACTION 

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

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (452) 

Board of Social Services Matters: 

The Board of County Commissioners convened as the Board of Social Services for the purpose of consideration of the following Item No. 8. Upon completion of consideration, the Board of Social Services adjourned and reconvened as the Board of County Commissioners. 

8. Social Services Department: Renewal of the contract with Boulder County Safehouse for emergency shelter services ($25,830): 

ACTION 

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 8. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (480) 

Administrative Matters: 

9. Scheduling and Communications: 

None

Item Amended to the Agenda: 

10. Architects: Request to award Bid #4160-01, for modular for Justice Center courtroom to William Scotsman ($183,060): 

ACTION 

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 10. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (497) 

Upon motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously, this meeting was adjourned by the Commissioners at approximately 4:25 p.m. 

Deputy Clerk to the Board

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