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Home My WebLink About20253496 Record of Proceedings Minutes Board of County Commissioners Weld County, Colorado Wednesday, December 17, 2025 The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, met in regular session in full conformity with the laws of the State of Colorado at the regular place of ineeting in the Weld County Administration Building, Greeley, Colorado, December 17, 2025, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. Roll Call: The meeting was called to order by the Chair and on roll call the following members were present, constituting a quorum of the members thereof: Commissioner Perry L. Buck, Chair Commissioner Scott K. James, Pro-Tem Commissioner Jason S. Maxey Commissioner Lynette Peppler Commissioner Kevin D. Ross Also present: Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon County Attorney, Bruce Barker Amendments to Agenda: There were no amendments to the Agenda. Consent Agenda: There being no request for public testimony concerning the following item, as listed under `ConsentAgenda — Miscellaneous', Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 1. Vacation, VAC25-0027, of Two-Lot Recorded Exemption, RECX19-0030, and Recombine Lots into One (1) Parcel — Charles McFarlin Warrants: 1. General Warrants: Commissioner James moved to approve the General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Peppler seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 2. Commissioner Warrants — Perry L. Buck: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the Warrant, as printed. Commissioner Peppler seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote of four (4) to zero (0), the motion carried with Commissioner Buck abstained. 2025-3496 � Z�� BC0016 Page 2 Wednesday, December 17, 2025 www.weld.gov New Business — General: 1. Consider Contract ID #10140 for Medicaid Eligibility Technician (MET) and Authorize Chair to Sign — Salud Family Health: Jamie Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services, states the contract allows for the department to co-locate one (1) Medicaid Eligibility Technician with reimbursement from Salud Family Health. Commissioner Peppler moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously. 2. Consider Contract ID #10159 Agreement for Partially Self-Funded Program and authorize Chair to sign —Colorado Counties Casualty and Property Pool, clo County Technical Services, Inc. (CTSI): Kelly Leffler, Department of Human Resources, stated the agreement provides partial property and liability insurance in the amount of $3,187,977.00 for 2026. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously. 3. Consider Reorganization of Weld County Office of Emergency Management (OEM): Roy Rudisill, Director of the Office of Emergency Management, stated a restructure of the Office of Emergency Management is resulting from cuts in government grant funding, and indicated the affected staff have been notified in accordance with County Code. Commissioner James moved to approve said Resolution. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppler and it carried unanimously. 4. Consider Intergovernmental Agreement for Use of Weld County Oil and Gas Energy Department Staff to Assist with 1041 Oil and Gas Location Assessment Enforcement, and Authorize Chair to Sign — Town of Keenesburg: Brett Cavanaugh, Director of the Department of Oil and Gas Energy, stated the agreement aligns the updated roles and expectations for 1041 Oil and Gas Location Assessment Enforcement on behalf of the Town of Keenesburg. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Ross, carried unanimously. 5. Consider Amendment to Purchase of Professional Services Agreement for Oil and Gas Audits and Evaluation Services, and Authoriie Chair to Sign — Martindale Consultants, Inc.: Jennifer Oftelie, Budget Manager, stated the amendment allows the County to ensure the oil and gas companies are self-reporting accurately. Commissioner James moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously. 2025-3496 BC0016 Page 3 Wednesday, December 17, 2025 www.weld.gov 6. Consider Memorandum of Understanding for Adult Treatment Court and DUI Court and Authorize Chair to Sign: Ms. Oftelie, alongside Linda Duncan, Budget Analyst, stated the Memorandum of Understanding is a multi-jurisdictional agreement for Adult Treatment and DUI Court funds for 2026. Commissioner Peppler moved to approve said memorandum of understanding and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Maxey, carried unanimously. 7. Consider Memorandum of Agreement Between Weld County, Colorado, and East Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) as Recipient of Weld County Economic Development Trust Fund Monies, and Authorize Chair to Sign: Ms. Duncan stated the agreement provides funding, in the amount of $65,000.00, for the 2026 calendar year from the economic development trust fund monies. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said memorandum of agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Ross carried unanimously. 8. Consider Cancellation of Certain Outstanding Accounts Receivable for the Weld County Treasurer— Delinquent Personal Property Accounts, and Water Accounts Delinquent for More than Six (6) Years: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, explained there are two (2) Colorado Revised Statutes that require the County to report and write-off accounts that are delinquent for more than six (6) years, and staff recommends approval. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said cancellation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppler and it carried unanimously. New Business — Planning: 1. Consider Consent to Enforcement of 2024 International Fire Code, with Amendments, Within Certain Areas of Unincorporated Weld County Lying Within Berthoud Fire Protection District: Caleb Sulzen, Building Official for the Department of Planning Services, requested the Board to consent to the Berthoud Fire Protection DistricYs enforcement of the 2024 International Fire Code in unincorporated areas of Weld County. Discussion between Commissioner Maxey and Mr. Sulzen encompassed the unintended consequences and negative impacts to residents and businesses historically, noted the protection districts have verbiage that is geared for commercial applications, and further clarified the County 'dead-end' properties, versus subdivisions with multiple access points. In response to Commissioner Maxey, Mr. Barker clarified the Board is not adopting the fire code, nor the enforcement of the fire code, but did reconfirm that the Board is requested to consent to the district's enforcement of their code, and further expressed he does not recall what happens when a Board does not consent to their enforcement. In response to Commissioner James, Mr. Sulzen indicated he does not believe there are current impacts to property or business owners with their ability to obtain insurance coverage, or have their claims be denied as a result to not having the most recent building codes coincide with the enforcement of the 2025-3496 BC0016 Page 4 Wednesday, December 17, 2025 www.weld.gov latest fire codes. Commissioner James moved to continue said consent to enforcement February 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously. Public Comment: 1. Patrick Redmond, City of Fort Collins, offered his comments to the Board. Let the Minutes reflect that the above and foregoing actions were attested to and respectfully submitted by the Clerk to the Board. There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:34 a.m. The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, approved the above and foregoing Minutes, on motion duly made and seconded, by the following vote on the 31st day of December, A.D., 2025: Perry L. Buck, Chair: Aye '� Scott K. James, Pro-Tem: Excused Date of Approval Jason S. Maxey: Aye Lynette Peppler: Aye Kevin D. Ross: Excused Date of Approval ''�� Attest: ��`�� Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board 2025-3496 BC0016 ATTENDANCE LIST Z/l"1 /2. NAME - PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY ADDRESS (CITY, STATE ZIP) EMAIL COUNTY OF SPEAKING RESIDENCE (Y/N)? IA$4414d 441 loop 110. 4. , 1JWWI to ,i)'ti 1,1004blte@ iwJ .Uri, iJOkott, 1.1 NI OLkCk eiVA K \e.v 2 sx i h 1 ex p ►hvE',nl✓rg4. 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