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, April 1, 2004.
The meeting was called to order at approximately 10:30 a.m. by Chair Danish
with the following present:
Paul Danish, Chair
Ronald K. Stewart, Vice Chair (Excused all day)
Thomas A. Mayer, Commissioner
11:00 a.m.
Legislative Update. (11:26 – 11:28) (3540, Tape No. 14/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: Caroyln Dulchinos, Policy Analyst
David Hughes, Deputy County Attorney
The Board of Commissioners reviewed legislation as follows: SB 215. After
review, the following actions were taken:
ACTION
Commissioner Mayer moved to strongly oppose SB 215. Commissioner Danish
seconded the motion.
VOTE: DANISH, aye; STEWART, excused; MAYER, aye. Motion carried 2-0.
(3630)
11:30 a.m.
Presentation of Innovation / Achievement Awards to Diane Liebert
(Facilities Management)
and Mike Sweeney (Assessor’s Office). (11:34 – 11:46) (3644, Tape
No. 14/DAT recorder, "counter" mode)
Speakers: Marianne Reichert, Commissioner staff
Rex Westen, Assessor’s Office
Cindy Domenico, County Assessor
Arlen Stokes, Administrative Services Director
The Board presented Diane Liebert and Mike Sweeney with
Innovation/Achievement
awards for their respective accomplishments.
11:45 a.m.
Land Use Department:
Public Hearing: Docket #DC-04-01(Boulder County Land Use Code Text
Amendment); Proposed amendment to Article 4-1002(D) of the Land Use Code to
provide for an extension of time by the County Commissioners to allow
restoration of a nonconforming structure upon a showing of extra-ordinary
circumstances (Tabled from 02/26/04).
(11:50
– 11:54) (4050, Tape No. 14/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: Greg Oxenfeld, Land Use Department
ACTION
Commissioner Mayer moved to approve Docket #DC-04-01, in accordance with
staff recommendations. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.
VOTE: DANISH, aye; STEWART, excused; MAYER, aye. Motion carried 2-0.
(4188)
10:30 a.m.
BUSINESS MEETING
(10:30 – 11:25) (2006, Tape No. 14/DAT recorder,
"counter" mode)
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSENT ITEMS:
1. Contracts:
a. Architects Division – contract with Custom Environmental Design
for Justice Center Addition landscaping and irrigation ($36,263);
b. Budget Office – 2004 non-profit contract with the Boulder
Emergency Squad ($47,724);
c. Youth Corps – summer services contract with the City of
Louisville ($18,000 revenue);
d. Youth Corps – summer services contract with the City of
Lafayette ($18,000 revenue);
e. Workforce Boulder County—expenditure authorization for
Workforce Invest- ment Act funds (total $91,000).
ACTION
Commissioner Mayer moved approval of Item No. 1. Commissioner Danish
seconded the motion.
VOTE: DANISH, aye; STEWART, excused; MAYER, aye. Motion carried 2-0. (2017)
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Commissioners Matters:
2. Personnel Actions.
Joe Heard of the Human Resources Division presented the Commissioners with
the March 2004 terminations, new hires, merit, and hiring above entry reports.
Elected Officials and Department Heads Matters:
3. District Attorney’s Office: Request to retain a pool vehicle.
Presenter: Mary Keenan, Boulder County District Attorney
ACTION
Commissioner Mayer moved approval of Item No. 3. Commissioner Danish
seconded the motion.
VOTE: DANISH, aye; STEWART, excused; MAYER, aye. Motion carried 2-0. (2053)
4. Parks and Open Space Department:
a. Withdrawn prior to hearing
b. Request to retain four surplus vehicles temporarily.
Presenter: Cat Trujillo, Parks and Open Space Department
ACTION
Commissioner Mayer moved approval of Item No. 4b. Commissioner Danish
seconded the motion.
VOTE: DANISH, aye; STEWART, excused; MAYER, aye. Motion carried 2-0. (2103)
5. Land Use Department: Grant-funded agreement with the US Department
of Agriculture for aerial mulching in the Overland Fire area ($67,500).
Presenter: Graham Billingsley, Land Use Director
ACTION
Commissioner Mayer moved approval of Item No. 5. Commissioner Danish
seconded the motion.
VOTE: DANISH, aye; STEWART, excused; MAYER, aye. Motion carried 2-0. (2135)
6. Workforce Boulder County: Grant-funded agreement with the Colorado
Department of Labor and Employment for Program Year 2004 (up to $500,000).
Presenter: Pat Mayne, Assistant County Attorney
ACTION
Commissioner Mayer moved approval of Item No. 6. Commissioner Danish
seconded the motion.
VOTE: DANISH, aye; STEWART, excused; MAYER, aye. Motion carried 2-0. (2183)
7. Transportation Department:
a. Resolution 2004-07, rescinding Resolution 2003-110 which
imposed a weight limit of 7 tons on roads in Willis Heights (Tabled from
1/6/04);
b. Special Event Application for County Roads from COS / Colorado
Roubaix Road Race for a bike race on Saturday, April 10th
(8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Presenter: Mike Thomas, Transportation Department(7a & 7b)
Speakers: Frank Rainer, 12875 Waterbury Road (7a)
Oliver W. Lee, 12856 Waterbury Road (7a)
Alan Parks, 12853 Waterbury Road (7a)
Harold Kosmerl, 12852 Waterbury Road (7a)
Beth Parks, 12853 Waterbury Road (7a)
Graham Billingsley, Land Use Director & Zoning Administrator (7a)
ACTION
Commissioner Mayer moved approval of Item No. 7a. Commissioner Danish
seconded the motion.
VOTE: DANISH, aye; STEWART, excused; MAYER, aye. Motion carried 2-0. (3067)
ACTION
Commissioner Mayer moved approval of Item No. 7b. Commissioner Danish
seconded the motion.
VOTE: DANISH, aye; STEWART, excused; MAYER, aye. Motion carried 2-0. (3098)
Administrative Matters:
8. Scheduling and Communications.
Clerk to the Board, Susan Ashcraft, informed the Board of a conflict with
the previously scheduled date for the Circle of Honor induction and
indicated that another date will be brought before the Board in the near
future.
Items Amended to the Agenda:
9. Land Use Department: Request for determination as to whether to
call-up Dockets SPR 04-019 and 04-016 for public hearing.
Presenter: Phillip Hartigan, Land Use Department
No action was taken on Item No. 9.
Upon motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously, this meeting was
adjourned by the Commissioners at approximately 11:54 a.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.]
