MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOULDER COUNTY, SEPTEMBER
11, 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, September 11, 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, Vice Chair
Ronald K. Stewart, Commissioner
[Note: The Chair noted that today is a day of tragedy because of the
terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and possible other
unknown sites. Expression of sympathy was conveyed for those who lost their
lives and their families, and flags on County buildings were ordered to be
flown at half mast. Finally, employees with concerns for loved ones who may
be affected were given permission to leave if they felt it necessary, and
that County buildings are on a state of heightened security.]
9:00 a.m.
Land Use Matters:
Public Hearing: Docket #SPR-01-117 (Spencer Residence, Pool House &
Garden Shed); Site Plan Review for the construction of a 14,831 sq.ft. residence
(above grade=12,096 sq.ft./below grade=2,735 sq.ft./ finished floor area=13,444
sq.ft./unfinished floor area=1,387 sq.ft.), pool house (above grade=4,425 sq.ft./finished
floor area=4,425 sq.ft.), and garden shed (above grade=378 sq.ft./finished floor
area=378 sq. ft.) (located at 7570 North 83rd Street, in Section 29,
T2N, R69W): (4141, Tape No.
50/counter mode)
ACTION
Commissioner Danish moved to table Docket #SPR-01-117, Spencer Residence,
Pool House and Garden Shed, until September 27, 2001, at 9:00 a.m.
Commissioner Mendez seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, excused. Motion carried 2-0.
(4155)
10:15 a.m.
County Attorney’s Office:
Public Hearing: Proposed ballot issue concerning a 0.10% County-wide Sales
& Use Tax for transportation projects:
(10:23
– 10:40) (4175, Tape No. 50 through 31, Tape No. 51/DAT recorder,
"counter" mode)
Legal notice was published in the newspaper of record in accordance with the
statutory or regulatory requirements pertaining to this matter.
Presenters: Larry Matel, Transportation Director
Present: Madeline Meacham, Assistant County Attorney
Speakers: Mike Evans, Lafayette
Doug Short, Lafayette Public Works Director
Lynn Ellins, Erie Chamber of Commerce
Ray Keener, "Bikes Belong" representative
Dave Allured, 4231 Eaton Court
City Council Member (speaking for herself), presenting a letter from Will
Toor, M
Mayor of Boulder
Board discussion begins at 4850, Tape No. 50.
(Continued on Tape No. 51)
ACTION
Commissioner Danish moved to place the question concerning a 0.10%
Countywide Sales and Use tax for transportation projects on the November
ballot. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (4850)
11:00 a.m.
Budget Office: Year 2002 Non-profit Budget Requests:
(11:05 –
12:00) (181, Tape No. 51)
An informal work session was held with various volunteer groups and the
emergency response groups. No action was required at this time since budget
decisions will be made at the November budget work sessions.
2:00 p.m.
Transportation Department:
Public Hearing: Closure status of County Road 102 J:
(2:03
– 2:10) (1639, Tape No. 51/DAT recorder, "counter" mode)
Legal notice was published in the newspaper of record in accordance with the
statutory or regulatory requirements pertaining to this matter.
[Commissioner Danish was excused from this meeting.]
Presenters: None
Present: Leslie Lacy, Assistant County Attorney
Speakers: None
ACTION
Commissioner Stewart moved to table this item until September 27, 2001,
at 3:00 p.m. Commissioner Mendez seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, excused; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 2-0.
(1772)
3:45 p.m.
Parks & Open Space Department:
Public Hearing: Avista Land Exchange. Proposed land swap where the County
would create two lots in order to convey approximately 3.1 acres of the
Scriffiny Open Space to Avista Hospital in exchange for an adja-cent 3.5 acres
to be used by the County for Open Space:
(3:50
– 3:55) (1810, Tape No. 51/DAT recorder, "counter" mode)
Legal notice was published in the newspaper of record in accordance with the
statutory or regulatory requirements pertaining to this matter.
[Commissioner Danish was excused from this meeting.]
Presenters: Emy Brawley, Parks and Open Space Department
Present: Ben Pearlman, Assistant County Attorney
Speakers: None
ACTION
Commissioner Stewart moved to approve staff recommendations for the
Avista Land Exchange, with the conditions that the approval is subject to
approval by Broomfield and Louisville, and that staff determine that this
transaction is not in violation of the IGA concerning US Highway 36, and if
so, that the approval of Boulder and Superior will need to be obtained as
well. Commissioner Mendez seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, excused; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 2-0.
(1900)
10:30 a.m.
BUSINESS MEETING
(10:30 – 10:55) (0031, Tape No. 51/counter mode)
NEW BUSINESS:
ITEMS TO NOTE FOR THE RECORD:
1. Application for use of the Courthouse Lawn from Downtown Boulder,
Inc. for the Oktoberfest September 21-23 (11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.)
ACTION
Item No. 1 was noted for the record.
CONSENT ITEMS:
2. Parks and Open Space Department -- grant funded contracts with the
Colorado Historical Society:
a. Lohr-McIntosh Barn exterior rehabilitation ($50,725 revenue);
b. Agricultural Heritage Center at Lohr ($50,000 revenue)
3. Other contracts:
a. Transportation -- contract with Western Mobile Denver/LaFarge
for the Acorn Lane new paving project ($18,244);
b. Road Maintenance -- contract with W.L. Contractors for traffic
signal maintenance and repair (amount depends on work performed);
c. Purchasing -- contract with Mr. C’s Auction Services for the
September 22nd auction (5.6% commission)
4. Open Space acquisition documents:
a. Mechanics Lien Letter, Notice of Property Restrictions (Rowan);
b. Purchase/Option Agreement & Division of Land (Ruth Reynolds)
ACTION
Commissioner Danish moved approval of Item Nos. 2 through 4. Commissioner
Stewart seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (31)
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Commissioners Matters:
5. Personnel Actions:
Presenter: Joe Heard, Human Resources Division
Monthly reports were presented for the Board’s review.
Elected Officials and Department Heads Matters:
6. County Attorney’s Office: Resolution 2001-130, calling a Special
Election and certifying certain issues to the November 6, 2001 mail ballot
election:
Presenter: Madeline Meacham, Assistant County Attorney
ACTION
Commissioner Danish moved approval of Item No. 6. Commissioner Stewart
seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (68)
7. Land Use Department: Proposed annexation of the Archdiocese of
Denver/Cabrini Gardens property to the City of Lafayette (39.2 acres):
Presenter: Pete Fogg, Land Use Department
ACTION
Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 7, with corrections as
discussed. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (161)
[Note: The following, Item Nos. 8, 9 and 10, were considered as a block of
items.]
8. Transportation Department -- Special Use Applications for County
Roads:
a. Niwot Nostalgia Days on Saturday, September 15th
(7:00 a.m. - midnight);
b. Niwot High School Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 5th
(4:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
9. District Attorney’s Office -- applications to the Victims
Assistance and Law Enforcement Board to continue VALE grants, with requests
to waive admin costs:
a. Victim/Witness Assistance Program for County Court ($94,903
grant/$5,136 admin costs);
b. Victim/Witness Assistance Volunteer Coordinator ($48,408
grant/$2,323 admin costs);
c. Victim/Witness Assistance Program for Juvenile Court ($15,390
grant/$964 admin costs):
10. Sheriff’s Office: Application to the Bureau of Justice to
continue the Mobile Data award program (Phase VI $22,660), with request to
waive admin costs ($675):
ACTION
Commissioner Danish moved approval of Item Nos. 8, 9 and 10. Commissioner
Stewart seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (61)
Administrative Matters:
11. Scheduling and Communications:
None
Items Amended to the Agenda:
12. Request for an executive session for the purpose of discussing
property matters under negotiation:
ACTION
Commissioner Danish moved approval of Item No. 12. Commissioner Stewart
seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (173)
13. Request for an executive session for the purpose of receiving legal
advice:
ACTION
Commissioner Danish moved approval of Item No. 13. Commissioner Stewart
seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (186)
14. Request for authorization of the Chair to sign a letter of interest
in purchasing a certain piece of real estate:
ACTION
Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 14. Commissioner Danish
seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (200)
Upon motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously, this meeting was
adjourned by the Commissioners at approximately 3:55 p.m.
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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.]
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