2009-09-17_PERMIT FILE - M2009064

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Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting -Grand County, Colorado May 19, 2009 Page 8 of 18 Ms. Underbrink Curran stated that staff does not see a downside in the Waste Connections proposal. If private enterprise wants to step up and do this, it will address the concerns of staff. The proposal from Waste Connections was not presented in this manner before and it will save the County approximately $2 million. Waste Connections will take C & D; the normal constructions items. He will not take the large construction materials. Mr. Wurgler stated that he is not sure if he can take carcasses and he will check. Commissioner Newberry asked if this proposal affects the recycling efforts taking place. Ms. Underbrink Curran stated that the County does not regulate recycling. Mr. Wurgler stated that recycling costs more than regular trash. He wanted the Board to understand that it will be expensive. Mr. Wurgler will charge for the recycling that is brought in. Commissioner Bumgarner stated that he wants to make sure that it is clear that Grand County will not necessarily say "no" to someone that goes through the permit process to build a Transfer Station. Commissioner Bumgamer moved that Grand County government abandon, at this time, all plans to construct and/or operate a Transfer Station anywhere within the County. Discussion: Ms. Underbrink Curran stated that she would like to get an idea from Waste Connections as to when they will open. She would like to keep the landfill open until the Transfer Station is open. Ms. Underbrink Curran stated that she would like the Granby Landfill closed within a year. The Board would like it closed sooner. The motion passed unanimously. Health Advisory Committee Beth Wilderman, Tina Strang, and Brene Belew-LaDue appeared before the Board to present an update. Ms. Wilderman stated that the Department of Social Services has been quite busy. The caseloads in Social Services are up 51 percent. The Department has 559 cases. In March of 2009, Grand County issued over $35,000 for food assistance; $65,000 in Medicaid; LEAP benefits were $58,000; Colorado Works was $89,000; and Childcare Assistance was $72,000. There are 5 to 6 homes that have received training to be foster homes. There has been a big need in the community for foster homes. Ms. Wilderman reported that EMS has been in business in Grand County for 39 years. The EMS Department has been working with the Public Health Nurse's office on a possible pandemic in the fall. Ms. Strang stated that she has not been able to get things worked out with the DOLA CSBG grant with the Workforce Office. Ms. Strang stated that Horizons may be interested in the grant. In addition, the EMS Department may be able to use the funds for training. The Board received a copy of the Home Health Annual Agency Evaluation 2008 Operations. The agency is still in the need for a physical therapist. The agency has 1.5 FTE position in the budget. The agency has prepared an emergency preparedness for its clients. The patients are rated at a level 1, 2, or 3 dependent on the level of service they need. County Road 3 Gravel Pit Special Use Permit The public hearing that scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. was called to order by Chairman Stuart at 2:00 p.m. County Attorney DiCola set the record. The following is all or part of staff s Certificate of Recommendation to the Board as they were provided by staff for inclusion in the minutes of the meeting held on May 19, 2009. A. Letter of Application dated March 5, 2009