City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 16, 2008

MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING OF

COMMERCE CITY COUNCIL

June 16, 2008

CALL TO ORDER

A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Commerce City was called to order by Mayor Paul Natale on June 16, 2008, at 7:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Present:

Mayor Natale- presiding

Councilman Benson

Councilman Jaquith

Councilman Johnson

Councilman Lewis

Councilman McEldowney

Councilwoman Snyder

Councilwoman Teter

Absent:

Councilwoman Drotar

Staff Reporting:

City Attorney Robert Gehler

City Manager Jerry Flannery

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

MAYOR PRO-TEM APPOINTMENT

Council members McEldowney and Johnson moved to amend the agenda to move the Mayor Pro-Tem appointment from the end of the meeting to the beginning.

VOICE VOTE: Unanimous; all present affirmed

The Mayor appointed Councilman Jaquith to the position of Mayor Pro-Tem.

PRESENTATIONS

Memorial Day Scholarships

City Council announced the recipients of the 2008 Memorial Day Scholarships.

Appointment and Swearing in of Assistant City Attorney

Council members Benson and Lewis moved and seconded to appoint Gregory Graham as Assistant City Attorney.

VOICE VOTE: Unanimous; all present affirmed

City Clerk Laura Bauer administered the oath of office to Assistant City Attorney Gregory Graham

Bike to Work Day Proclamation

Council members McEldowney and Johnson moved and seconded approving a proclamation declaring June 25, 2008, as Bike to Work Day in Commerce City

VOICE VOTE: Unanimous; all present affirmed

2007 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

Auditor Kim Higgins with Gordon, Hughes, and Banks presented City Council with the annual report.

Council members Johnson and Teter moved and seconded approving the audit report.

VOICE VOTE: Unanimous; all present affirmed

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Council members McEldowney and Jaquith moved and seconded allowing Council members Snyder and Teter to abstain from voting on the minutes of the regular meeting of May 19, 2008, and Councilman Johnson to abstain from voting on the minutes of the regular meeting of June 2, 2008, because of their excused absences.

VOICE VOTE: 5 aye, 3 abstain (Snyder, Teter, Johnson)

Council members Teter and Jaquith moved and seconded approving the minutes of the study session of May 12, 2008.

VOICE VOTE: Unanimous; all present affirmed

Council members McEldowney and Johnson moved and seconded approving the minutes of the special meeting of May 12, 2008

VOICE VOTE: Unanimous; all present affirmed

Council members Jaquith and Johnson moved and seconded approving the minutes of the regular meeting of May 19, 2008.

VOICE VOTE: 6 aye, 2 abstain (Snyder, Teter)

Council members McEldowney and Teter moved and seconded approving the minutes of the regular meeting of June 2, 2008, as amended.

VOICE VOTE: 7 aye, 1 abstain (Johnson)

CITIZEN COMMUNICATION

Robert Romine, 6760 E. 74th Ave., spoke about safety issues at Pioneer Park because of cars parking along the south side of the park and children running out between the cars. Mr. Romine also spoke about street conditions in the Derby area as a result of work done by the water district.

Trudy Smith, 7142 Pontiac St., said the Commerce City Citizens for Recycling want to update their logo incorporating the city’s logo.

Bobbie Crall, 6985 E. 68th Pl., asked about an ordinance in the city regarding planes flying overhead because the noise level seems to have increased.

Guillermo Serna, 14122 E. 102nd Pl., talked about attendance and activities at the Boys and Girls Club.

Gene Leffel, 6530 Brighton Blvd., thanked several groups and individuals for the success of the Derby Daze Festival.

Fernando Martinez, 4695 E. 72nd Ave., said he is concerned about tractor trailers parking at 7195 Dahlia and other violations of the conditions placed upon the property when it was zoned industrial.

Rene Bullock, 6130 Ivanhoe St., asked for an update regarding a local carwash business.

John Miller, 6 E. 98th Ave., has concerns regarding the intersection alignment of 104th and Chambers.

CONSENT AGENDA

Council member Jaquith asked to remove Resolution 2008-30 from the consent agenda to be voted on separately.

Council members Benson and Johnson moved and seconded approving the consent agenda as amended.

City Attorney Bob Gehler read the title of Ordinance 1731: AN ORDINANCE RENAMING THE COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO THE “COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT”

City Attorney Bob Gehler read the title of Ordinance 1732: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2008 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO, BY APPROPRIATING A PORTION OF THE UNENCUMBERED FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,000 TO BE USED FOR ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF

City Attorney Bob Gehler read the title of Resolution 2008-22: RESOLUTION APPROVING SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT ON CITY PROPERTY TO SOUTH ADAMS COUNTY WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT

City Attorney Bob Gehler read the title of Resolution 2008-26: RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO SERVICE PLAN FOR NORTHERN COMMERCE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

ROLL CALL VOTE: 8 aye

Council members Jaquith and McEldowney moved and seconded approving Resolution 2008-30.

City Attorney Bob Gehler read the title and contents of Resolution 2008-30: RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO DESIGNATED BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS OF COMMERCE CITY

ROLL CALL VOTE: 8 aye

ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING

Ordinance 1735

Council members Johnson and McEldowney moved and seconded introduction of Ordinance 1735 by Council as seated and approval of the ordinance on first reading.

City Attorney Bob Gehler read the title of Ordinance 1735: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2008 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE ADAMS COUNTY OPEN SPACE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $504,800 TO BE USED FOR THE FIRST PHASE OF FENCING AND TRAIL AMENITIES THAT WILL CONNECT THE NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN PORTIONS OF THE CITY, HIGWAY 2 FROM 72ND AVENUE TO 96TH AVENUE AND ALONG 96TH AVENUE FROM HIGHWAY 2 TO BUCKLEY ROAD AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF

ROLL CALL VOTE: 8 aye

Ordinance 1736

Council members Teter and McEldowney moved and seconded introduction of Ordinance 1736 by Council as seated and approval of the ordinance on first reading.

City Attorney Bob Gehler read the title of Ordinance 1736: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2008 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE ADAMS COUNTY OPEN SPACE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,691 FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND OTHER PARK AMENITIES AT LEYDEN PARK AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF

ROLL CALL VOTE: 8 aye

Ordinance 1737

Council members Johnson and Jaquith moved and seconded introduction of Ordinance 1737 by Council as seated and approval of the ordinance on first reading.

City Attorney Bob Gehler read the title of Ordinance 1737: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2008 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $500 FOR DEVELOPING A RECREATIONAL FISHING PROGRAM IN THE COMMUNITY AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF

ROLL CALL VOTE: 8 aye

REPORTS

Newly appointed Mayor Pro-Tem Jaquith stated he appreciated the opportunity to serve as Mayor Pro-Tem

ADJOURNMENT:

The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

CITY OF COMMERCE CITY ATTEST

_________________________ ___________________________

Paul Natale, Mayor Laura Bauer, City Clerk

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MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF COMMERCE CITY COUNCIL June 16, 2008 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Commerce City was called to order by Mayor Paul Natale on June 16, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Natale- presiding Councilman Benson Councilman Jaquith Councilman Johnson Councilman Lewis Councilman McEldowney Councilwoman Snyder Councilwoman Teter Absent: Councilwoman Drotar Staff Reporting: City Attorney Robert Gehler City Manager Jerry Flannery PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. MAYOR PRO-TEM APPOINTMENT Council members McEldowney and Johnson moved to amend the agenda to move the Mayor Pro-Tem appointment from the end of the meeting to the beginning. VOICE VOTE: Unanimous; all present affirmed The Mayor appointed Councilman Jaquith to the position of Mayor Pro-Tem. PRESENTATIONS Memorial Day Scholarships City Council announced the recipients of the 2008 Memorial Day Scholarships. Appointment and Swearing in of Assistant City Attorney Council members Benson and Lewis moved and seconded to appoint Gregory Graham as Assistant City Attorney. VOICE VOTE: Unanimous; all present affirmed City Clerk Laura Bauer administered the oath of office to Assistant City Attorney Gregory Graham Bike to Work Day Proclamation Council members McEldowney and Johnson moved and seconded approving a proclamation declaring June 25, 2008, as Bike to Work Day in Commerce City VOICE VOTE: Unanimous; all present affirmed 2007 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Auditor Kim Higgins with Gordon, Hughes, and Banks presented City Council with the annual report. Council members Johnson and Teter moved and seconded approving the audit report. VOICE VOTE: Unanimous; all present affirmed APPROVAL OF MINUTES Council members McEldowney and Jaquith moved and seconded allowing Council members Snyder and Teter to abstain from voting on the minutes of the regular meeting of May 19, 2008, and Councilman Johnson to abstain from voting on the minutes of the regular meeting of June 2, 2008, because of their excused absences. VOICE VOTE: 5 aye, 3 abstain (Snyder, Teter, Johnson) Council members Teter and Jaquith moved and seconded approving the minutes of the study session of May 12, 2008. VOICE VOTE: Unanimous; all present affirmed Council members McEldowney and Johnson moved and seconded approving the minutes of the special meeting of May 12, 2008 VOICE VOTE: Unanimous; all present affirmed Council members Jaquith and Johnson moved and seconded approving the minutes of the regular meeting of May 19, 2008. VOICE VOTE: 6 aye, 2 abstain (Snyder, Teter) Council members McEldowney and Teter moved and seconded approving the minutes of the regular meeting of June 2, 2008, as amended. VOICE VOTE: 7 aye, 1 abstain (Johnson) CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Robert Romine, 6760 E. 74th Ave., spoke about safety issues at Pioneer Park because of cars parking along the south side of the park and children running out between the cars. Mr. Romine also spoke about street conditions in the Derby area as a result of work done by the water district. Trudy Smith, 7142 Pontiac St., said the Commerce City Citizens for Recycling want to update their logo incorporating the city’s logo. Bobbie Crall, 6985 E. 68th Pl., asked about an ordinance in the city regarding planes flying overhead because the noise level seems to have increased. Guillermo Serna, 14122 E. 102nd Pl., talked about attendance and activities at the Boys and Girls Club. Gene Leffel, 6530 Brighton Blvd., thanked several groups and individuals for the success of the Derby Daze Festival. Fernando Martinez, 4695 E. 72nd Ave., said he is concerned about tractor trailers parking at 7195 Dahlia and other violations of the conditions placed upon the property when it was zoned industrial. Rene Bullock, 6130 Ivanhoe St., asked for an update regarding a local carwash business. John Miller, 6 E. 98th Ave., has concerns regarding the intersection alignment of 104th and Chambers. CONSENT AGENDA Council member Jaquith asked to remove Resolution 2008-30 from the consent agenda to be voted on separately. Council members Benson and Johnson moved and seconded approving the consent agenda as amended. City Attorney Bob Gehler read the title of Ordinance 1731: AN ORDINANCE RENAMING THE COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO THE “COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT” City Attorney Bob Gehler read the title of Ordinance 1732: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2008 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO, BY APPROPRIATING A PORTION OF THE UNENCUMBERED FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,000 TO BE USED FOR ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF City Attorney Bob Gehler read the title of Resolution 2008-22: RESOLUTION APPROVING SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT ON CITY PROPERTY TO SOUTH ADAMS COUNTY WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT City Attorney Bob Gehler read the title of Resolution 2008-26: RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO SERVICE PLAN FOR NORTHERN COMMERCE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT ROLL CALL VOTE: 8 aye Council members Jaquith and McEldowney moved and seconded approving Resolution 2008-30. City Attorney Bob Gehler read the title and contents of Resolution 2008-30: RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO DESIGNATED BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS OF COMMERCE CITY ROLL CALL VOTE: 8 aye ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING Ordinance 1735 Council members Johnson and McEldowney moved and seconded introduction of Ordinance 1735 by Council as seated and approval of the ordinance on first reading. City Attorney Bob Gehler read the title of Ordinance 1735: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2008 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE ADAMS COUNTY OPEN SPACE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $504,800 TO BE USED FOR THE FIRST PHASE OF FENCING AND TRAIL AMENITIES THAT WILL CONNECT THE NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN PORTIONS OF THE CITY, HIGWAY 2 FROM 72ND AVENUE TO 96TH AVENUE AND ALONG 96TH AVENUE FROM HIGHWAY 2 TO BUCKLEY ROAD AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF ROLL CALL VOTE: 8 aye Ordinance 1736 Council members Teter and McEldowney moved and seconded introduction of Ordinance 1736 by Council as seated and approval of the ordinance on first reading. City Attorney Bob Gehler read the title of Ordinance 1736: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2008 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE ADAMS COUNTY OPEN SPACE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,691 FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND OTHER PARK AMENITIES AT LEYDEN PARK AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF ROLL CALL VOTE: 8 aye Ordinance 1737 Council members Johnson and Jaquith moved and seconded introduction of Ordinance 1737 by Council as seated and approval of the ordinance on first reading. City Attorney Bob Gehler read the title of Ordinance 1737: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2008 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $500 FOR DEVELOPING A RECREATIONAL FISHING PROGRAM IN THE COMMUNITY AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF ROLL CALL VOTE: 8 aye REPORTS Newly appointed Mayor Pro-Tem Jaquith stated he appreciated the opportunity to serve as Mayor Pro-Tem ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. CITY OF COMMERCE CITY ATTEST _________________________ ___________________________ Paul Natale, Mayor Laura Bauer, City Clerk Accommodations for disabled persons may be made upon adequate notice prior to any meeting. Please call (303) 289-3600 for instructions. skip to main content
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