MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOULDER COUNTY, MAY 31, 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 Thursday, May 31, 2001.

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

Jana L. Mendez, Chair

Paul Danish, Vice Chair

Ronald K. Stewart, Commissioner

11:00 a.m.

Land Use Matter:

Public Hearing: Docket #HP-01-01 (Emily Mining Shack Landmark Application); Historic Landmark application by the Patricia J. Felde Trust (Owner) and Katherine Felde (Applicant) (located at 960 County Road 128N, in the Nederland area): (11:15 - 11:20) (4210, Tape No. 32/dual dat recorder, "counter" mode)

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

Presenters: Denise Miller, Land Use Department

Speakers: None

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Docket #HP-01-01, Emily Mining Shack Landmark Application, in accordance with staff recommendations. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (4320)

2:00 p.m.

Transportation Department:

Public Hearing: Niwot Road Overlay Project; Review of a public open house held April 17, 2001, in Niwot and presentation of project overview & design elements: (2:05 - 2:40) (4400, Tape No. 32, through 241, Tape No. 33/dual dat recorder, "counter" mode) (Note: A brief gap in recording occurred when tapes were changed)

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

Presenters: Mike Thomas, Transportation Department

Clark Misner, Transportation Department

Speakers: Ula Peterson, Overlook Drive

(Continued on Tape No. 33, brief gap in tape changeover)

George Stroh, Niwot Community Association (not recorded); indicated that NCA had not had an opportunity to review the proposal

Jo Tengle (not recorded)

Ricky Weiser, 4020 N. 75th Street

Commissioner Stewart moved to approve the project with direction to staff to explore the process of extending the improvements to 83rd Street; and to schedule on the business meeting in approximately one month a report on the scope of such extension of the project in order to give the Niwot Community Association an opportunity to review the project. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (202, Tape No. 33)

10:00 a.m.

(10:05 - 11:15)(2167, Tape No. 32/dual DAT/Counter Mode)

OLD BUSINESS:

LAND USE ITEMS:

1. Docket #SPR-00-209 (Spiegel Residence); Site Plan Review for the construction of a 6,892 sq.ft. residence (above grade=6,892 sq.ft./ finished floor area=5,597 sq.ft./unfinished floor area=1,295 sq.ft.) (located at 792 Gapter Road, Lot 32, Gapter 1, in Section 34, T1N, R70W) (Tabled from 4/26/01 & 5/17/01): (53 min.) (2167, Tape No. 32)

Presenters: Todd Tucker, Land Use Department

Mark Spiegel, applicant

Dave Compton, 814 Gapter Road

Ron Elu, owner of 1021 Gapter (contractual interest)

Gifford Miller, Gapter Road resident

Alice Defler, Gapter Road resident

Liz Bowes-Spiegel, applicant

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Docket #SPR-00-209, Spiegel Residence, in accordance with Land Use Staff recommendations and any commitments of record, with the following modifications: The house shall be limited to 4600 square feet and a detached garage of 900 square feet shall be permitted. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, no; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 2-1. (3540)

CONSENT ITEMS:

2. County Attorney’s Office:

a. Resolution 2001-54, conditionally approving Docket #SU-00-23/SE-00-40 (Verizon Wireless/Boulder #10 American Legion Special Use/Site Specific Development Plan/Subdivision Exemption);

b. Resolution 2001-63, conditionally approving Docket #SD-00-02 (Isabelle Farm NUPUD Subdivision Sketch Plan);

c. Letter to extend the closing for the sale of Trillium Parcel 3 to the City of Louisville (to no later than July 31, 2001)

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 2. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (3572)

DISCUSSION ITEMS:

Commissioners Matters:

3. Personnel Actions:

None

Elected Officials and Department Heads Matters:

4. Transportation Department: Special Use Application for County Roads from the City of Longmont, for the 21st Annual Longmont Triathlon to be held Sunday, June 3rd (6:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.):

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

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (3579)

5. Administrative Services Department:

a. Resolution 2001-76, appointing Abatement Hearing Officers;

b. Resolution 2001-77, appointing Board of Equalization Hearing Officers:

Presenter: Francesca Tatum, Administrative Services

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item Nos. 5a and 5b (separate motions). Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (3616, 3650)

6. Facilities Management Division: Request for unbudgeted capital outlay to purchase an aerator (A Small Engine Shop -- $2,684):

Presenter: Diane Liebert, Facilities Manager

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

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (3694)

7. Community Corrections Division:

a. Continuing grant application to the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice for Senate Bill IV Halfway House Placement funding ($1,421,441), with request to waive admin costs ($43,799);

b. Change Order Letter from the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice to increase Senate Bill IV Halfway House Placement funding by $20,000:

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

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (3703)

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

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (3711)

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 Nos. 8 and 9. Upon completion of consideration, the Board of Social Services adjourned and reconvened as the Board of County Commissioners.

8. Social Services Department: Request for a bid waiver to continue contracting with the Mental Health Center of Boulder County for foster parent training and orientation/home studies ($50,000), with attached contract:

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

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (3718)

9. Social Services Department: Renewal of security services contract with the Sheriff’s Office ($86,327):

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 9, with the understanding that this amount exists in the Social Services Department budget. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (3739)

Administrative Matters:

10. Barb Baker: Concerns about the proposed addition to the Sundquist building:

Presenters: Barbara Baker

Wayne Kuhn, County Architect

Item No. 4 was for information only.

11. Scheduling and Communications:

None

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