MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOULDER COUNTY, MARCH 13, 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, March 13, 2001.

The meeting was called to order at approximately 9:05 a.m., by Chair Mendez with the following present:

Jana L. Mendez, Chair

Paul Danish, Chair

Ronald K. Stewart, Commissioner

9:00 a.m.

Land Use Matter:

1. Public Hearing: Docket #LU-01-03 (Hauser LU); Limited Special Use and Site Plan Review for the construction of a 4,468 sq.ft. residence (above grade= 3,140 sq.ft./below grade=1,328 sq.ft.) involving 4,800 cu.yds. of earth-work (driveway=3,450 cu.yds. of fill/other= 1,350 cu.yds. of fill) (located at 220 Hickok Trail, approximately five miles west of Jamestown, adjacent to and east of Bar K Ranch Subdivision, in Section 23, T2N, R72W): (9:05 - 9:45) (3936, Tape No. 15, through 363, Tape No. 16/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

Dan Hauser, applicant

(Continued on Tape No. 16) 

Present: Barbara Andrews, Assistant County Attorney 

Speakers: Patricia Olson, nearby property owner 

ACTION 

Commissioner Stewart: AI move to approve Docket #LU-01-03, Hauser limited impact special review in accordance with Land Use recommendations and additional concerns as discussed on the record.@ Commissioner Danish seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (336) 

2. Public Hearing: Docket #SE-01-03 (Raynak/Pope/Lefils BLA); Subdivision Exemption for a Boundary Line Adjustment between two parcels of residentially developed land. The proposal is to adjust the east-west boundary line to the north approximately 46 feet, allowing the property owner to the south to use the strip for additional horse pasture and eliminate the need for the owner to the north to mow and manage weeds on the strip (located at 7955 & 7979 North 41st Street, on the east side of North 41st Street, 2 mile north of Oxford Road, in Section 20, T2N, R70W): (9:50 - 9:55) (363, Tape No. 16/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: Lisa Bloom-Pruitt, Land Use Department 

Present: Barbara Andrews, Assistant County Attorney 

Speakers: None 

ACTION 

Commissioner : AI move approval of Docket #SE-01-03, Raynak/Pope/Lefils boundary line adjustment, in accordance with Land Use recommendations.@ Commissioner ^ seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (468) 

11:00 a.m.

Public Hearing: Proposed amendments to the existing Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Longmont pursuant to Sections 29-1-201 and 29-20-105, CRS, as amended, which would, if adopted, approve additional regulatory provisions for approval of development using Transferrable Development Rights on properties within the designated Receiving Sites shown on the proposed revised Exhibit A map dated September 20, 2000, which Receiving Sites are in the unincorporated area surrounding the City of Longmont within or adjacent to the Longmont Planning Area (LPA), in Sections 17 & 18, T2N, R69W, Section 20, T3N, R69W, and Section 13, T2N, R70W: (11:00 - 11:25) (1744, Tape No. 16/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: Larry Hoyt, County Attorney 

Speakers: Ted and Anya Binder, 7917 Plateau Road, Longmont 

ACTION 

Commissioner Danish: AI move adoption of the IGA amendments to the City of Longmont/Boulder County Intergovernmental Agreement as recommended by the County Attorney.@ Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (2222) 

2:00 p.m.

County Attorney=s Office:

Public Hearing: Final Bond Resolution (Humane Society), Resolution No. 2001-32 : (2:12 - 2:20) (2276, Tape No. 16/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: Pat Mayne, Assistant County Attorney

Fred Marienthal, Bond Counsel 

Present: Humane Society Board Members 

Speakers: None 

ACTION 

Commissioner Stewart: AI move adoption of Resolution 2001-32, for issuance of $5.8 million in private activity bonds for the Boulder Humane Society.@ Commissioner Danish seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (2500) 

2:30 p.m.

American Public Works Association presentation for the Lake Eldora Ski Road: (2:35 - 2:41) (2503, Tape No. 16/dual dat recorder, Acounter@ mode) 

Presenters: Clark Misner, Transportation Department

Ned Williams, American Public Works Association

Larry Matel, Transportation Director 

Speakers: None

An award was presented to the County by Ned Williams, and accepted by the Commissioners. 

(10:00 - 10:55) (490, Tape No. 16/counter mode) 

OLD BUSINESS:

LAND USE ITEMS: 

1. Docket #LU-00-15 (Lyons LU); Limited Impact Special Review for an agricultural accessory dwelling and a Site Plan Review for a 4,681 sq. ft. residence (above grade=3,683 sq.ft./finished floor area=3,199 sq.ft.) (located at 6860 Nelson Road, east of North 63rd Street and west of North 75th Street, in Section 11, T2N, R70W) (Tabled from 1/25/01 & 2/13/01): (490, Tape No. 16) (15 min.) 

Presenters: David Callahan, Land Use Department

Gail Lyons, applicant

John Tweedy (?)

Barbara Andrews, Assistant County Attorney 

Speakers: None 

Commissioner Danish moved: AI move to table Docket #LU-00-15, Lyons limited impact special review, March 15, 2001, at 10:00 a.m.@ Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (1010) 

NEW BUSINESS:

CONSENT ITEMS 

2. Finance: Warrants Issued Report for February 

3. County Attorney: Resolution 2001-21, conditionally approving Docket #LU-00-23 (Canino Limited Impact Special Review) 

4. 2001 Economic Development contracts:

a. Broomfield Economic Development Corporation ($29,611);

b. Town of Nederland ($11,400);

c. Lafayette Chamber of Commerce ($27,585);

d. Boulder Technology Incubator ($9,920). 

5. Other contracts:

a. Risk Management -- contract with IHI International for assistance with establishing a Hazardous Materials Safety Committee, training and education (up to $10,000);

b. Parks and Open Space -- renewal of the Kragh Open Space agricultural lease with Howard Buehler (revenue);

c. Workforce Boulder County -- renewal of the Boulder office lease with THW Partnership ($6,035/month);

d. Human Resources -- renewal of the sick child care contract with Heart of Colorado ($12,000). 

6. Authorization for the Board to go into Executive Session at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 14, 2001, with Larry Hoyt, County Attorney, pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(b) Legal Advice: 

ACTION 

Commissioner Danish moved approval of Item Nos. 2 through 6. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion.

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (1027) 

DISCUSSION ITEMS: 

Commissioners Matters: 

7. Personnel Actions: 

Presenter: Joe Heard, Human Resources 

The following requests were presented for the Board=s review: February report on hiring above entry level; and:

a. Two from District Attorney=s Office: To hire 2 time Deputy D.A. position (Robin Taylor) above 20% entry and waiver of open recruiting, and; Career Deputy D.A. Position (Bakke), at $82,500/year based on experience, 34.8% above entry.

b. Sheriff=s, Records Technician at 12.9% above entry

c. Housing Authority: Rehire Dan Lucero at same salary as before: 

ACTION 

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item Nos. 7a and b. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (1076, 1096) 

ACTION 

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

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (1121) 

Board questioned what percentage of new hires are above entry level. 

8. Petitions for Abatement or Refund of Taxes recommended for approval by the Assessor (1999 & 2000):

a. Fred Spallone, Inc., ID #065829 ($18,974.16);

b. Fred Spallone, Inc., ID #016712 ($3,341.22): 

ACTION 

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

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (1140) 

9. Petitions for Abatement or Refund of Taxes recommended for partial approval by the Assessor (1997 & 1998):

a. Fred Spallone, Inc., ID #65829 ($8,899.36);

b. Fred Spallone, Inc., ID #016712 ($2,350.92): 

ACTION 

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 9. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (1146) 

10. Application from Chippy Cianci for the Innovation/Achievement - Suggestion Committee. 

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. (1150) 

Elected Officials and Department Heads Matters: 

11. County Attorney=s Office:

a. Resolution 2001-27, authorizing issuance of Boulder County Open Space Capital Improvement Trust Fund Bonds, Series 2001;

b. Rebate Analysis Agreement with Ritter Eichner & Norris PLLC for the Hover Manor Project Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 2001;

c. Agreement for Animal Impoundment Services with The Humane Society of Boulder Valley;

d. Agreement and General Release between Switzerland Park landowners (Plaintiffs), the City of Boulder and the County of Boulder (Defendants) in Case No. 2000 CV 551(Lakewood Pipeline 1041);

e. Memorandum of Understanding with the Colorado Department of Human Services for the 2001 Colorado Works Program;

f. IRS 8283 Forms for the donation of conservation easements in 2000 by Waldrep and Zakrison: 

Presenter: Larry Hoyt, County Attorney

Pat Mayne

Barbara Andrews, Assistant County Attorney

Toni Gray, Assistant County Attorney 

ACTION 

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 11a. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (1173) 

ACTION 

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 11b. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion. 

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

ACTION 

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 11c. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (1191) 

ACTION 

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 11d. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (1208) 

ACTION 

Commissioner Danish moved approval of Item No. 11e. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (1226) 

ACTION 

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 11f. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (1232) 

12. Treasurer=s Office: Contract for the Gaia Herb Corporation=s purchase of personal property seized from Allegro Natural Dyes Company for non-payment of delinquent personal property taxes ($20,000): 

Presenter: Rob Gunning, Assistant County Attorney 

ACTION 

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 12. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (1290) 

13. Sheriff=s Office:

a. Notification of Grant Award from the Office of Justice Programs for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program ($263,028), with request to waive admin costs ($7,833);

b. Bid waiver to purchase annual memberships from Flatirons Athletic Club ($14,400): 

Presenter: Faye Ashley, Sheriff=s Department

Dennis Hopper, Sheriff=s Department 

ACTION 

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 13a. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (1335) 

ACTION 

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 13b. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (1380) 

14. Land Use Department: Extension of the recording deadline for Docket #RE-97-03 (The Farm in Boulder Valley Replat D): 

ACTION 

Commissioner Danish moved approval of Item No. 14. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (1390) 

15. Budget Office: Resolution 2001-28, appropriating additional sums for 2000: 

Presenter: Margaret Parish, Budget Officer 

ACTION 

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 15. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (1403) 

16. Human Resources Division: Amendment 5 to the Boulder County Retirement Savings Plan and Trust, clarifying that the District Attorney is not an eligible participant: 

ACTION 

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 16. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (1414) 

17. Information Technology Division: Bid waiver to purchase training from Dell Computers ($13,000): 

Presenter: Mike Bevaqua, IT 

ACTION 

Commissioner Danish moved approval of Item No. 17. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (1438) 

18. Long=s Peak Energy Conservation: Application to the Governor=s Office of Energy Management and Conservation to continue the Energy Savings Partners Program ($1,025,044), with request to waive admin costs ($30,188): 

Presenter: Amy Hollander, Long=s Peak Energy Conservation 

ACTION 

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 18. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (1463) 

Administrative Matters: 

19. Scheduling and Communications: 

Presenter: Susan Ashcraft, Deputy 

a. Scheduling conflict for Board on 3/15.

b. 3/14 Site plan visits need to be rescheduled

c. Benefits workshop scheduled for June 6

d. Discussion of necessary bid waiver for BLM land appraisals

e. Marianne Reichert: Proposed dates for Boulder Community Day/dinner with Council 

Commissioner Danish: AI move to continue the business meeting until after the last agenda item today for the purpose of discussing Item 19d.@ Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (1704)

[It was later determined that no further meeting would be necessary.] 

Item Amended to the Agenda: 

20. Request from the Transit Alliance for funding to help sponsor a survey of public opinion regarding planned transportation projects ($500): 

Presenter: Dickey Lee Hullinghorst, Intergovernmental Relations Director 

ACTION 

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 20. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (1514) 

21. Shannon Estates No Parking Resolution, 2001-31, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.: 

Presenter: Clark Misner, Transportation Department 

ACTION 

Commissioner Danish moved approval of Item No. 21. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion. 

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (1536) 

Upon motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously, this meeting was adjourned by the Commissioners at approximately 2:45 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.]