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Board of County Commissioners
Weld County, Colorado
Monday, December 22, 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 meeting in
the Weld County Administration Building, Greeley, Colorado, December 22, 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
Minutes: Commissioner James moved to approve the below listed Minutes of the Board
of County Commissioners meeting, as printed. Commissioner Maxey seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously.
1. Minutes from December 8, 2025
Amendments to Agenda: There were no amendments to the Agenda.
Consent Agenda: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as
printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Warrants:
1. General Warrants: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Peppler seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
2. Commissioner Warrants — Jason S. Maxey: Commissioner James 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 Maxey abstained.
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3. Commissioner Warrants — Lynette Peppier: Commissioner James moved to
approve the Warrant, as printed. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion, and
upon a roll call vote of four (4) to zero (0), the motion carried with
Commissioner Peppler abstained.
Bids:
1. Approve Bid #B2500059, Budget and Annual Comprehensive Financial
Report (ACFR) Publishing Software — Finance Department: Toby Taylor,
Purchasing Department, reviewed the advertised solicitation for publication of the
annual budget book and the ACFR reports. He stated three (3) bids were received
and after review, staff recommends selecting the lowest bidder who met
specifications, IGM Technology Corporation, dba Gravity, for a total amount of
$106,684.00 for the first year, with a three (3)-year cost amounting to $245,443.00.
Commissioner James moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
New Business — General:
1. Consider Contract ID #10173 Agreement Renewal of Community Service
Funding for Animal Control Services and Authorize Chair to Sign —
NOCO Humane: Captain Matthew Turner, Sheriff's Office, provided a brief history
of the relationship with the Humane Society and Weld County and stated
NoCo Humane has done a great job since taking over functions of the former Weld
County Humane Society. He shared they have communicated the need for a 10%
increase for coverage of increased costs, which is the first increase in the nearly
three (3) years they have been in operations. Captain Turner stated the animal
control officers need to have this relationship in order to complete their jobs when
called upon, and he recommended approval to maintain the good-standing
relationship. Commissioner James moved to approve said agreement renewal and
authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppler
and it carried unanimously.
2. Consider Temporary Closure of County Road 48 Between County Roads 53
and 55:Amy Mutchie, Department of Public Works, requested the closure to begin
January 8, 2026, and go through April 15, 2026, for the placement of Bridge 48/53A
over the Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company (FRICO) Canal. She stated
the detour route is paved, message boards will be in place for the duration of the
closure, and local traffic will be accommodated, as needed. Commissioner Ross
moved to approve said temporary closure. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously.
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3. Consider Contract ID #10184 Change Order #1 for Extension to High Plains
Boulevard (also known as County Road 9.5) Between County Roads 32
and 34 Design Build Project(Bid #B2400039-1) and Authorize Chair to Sign —
Kraemer North America, LLC: Don Dunker, Department of Public Works, stated
the contractor, Kraemer North America, LLC, has requested a non-financial
extension from December 31, 2025, to October 31, 2026, for the project's timeline
as a result of delays in acquiring rights-of-way. Commissioner Ross moved to
approve said change order and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Peppler and it carried unanimously.
4. Consider County Dance Hall License No. 2026-01, and Authorize Chair to
Sign — RM, Inc., dba Room 119: Matthew Conroy, Assistant County Attorney,
reviewed the location of the establishment, stated there has been a dance hall
license since 2017, and there are no concerns from the referral agencies. He
indicated staff recommends approval. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve
said dance hall license number 2026-01 and authorize the Chair to sign. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
5. Consider Cancellation of Board of County Commissioners Meeting
Scheduled for January 21, 2026: Commissioner Ross moved to approve said
Resolution for cancellation as a result of Commissioners Ross, Maxey,
and Peppier being in Washington, D.C., lobbying on behalf of Weld County and
there will not be a quorum. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey
and it carried unanimously.
New Business — Ordinances:
1. Final Reading of Code Ordinance #2025-16, In the Matter of Repealing and
Reenacting, with Amendments, Chapter 23 Zoning of the Weld County
Code (EV Charging Stations): Commissioner James moved to read Code
Ordinance #2026-16 by title only. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously. Bruce Barker, County Attorney,
read the title for the record. Jim Flesher, Department of Planning Services,
reviewed the proposed changes to allow EV Charging stations in various zone
districts, stated there are no further changes since Second Reading, and indicated
staff recommends approval. There being no public testimony concerning the
matter, Commissioner James moved to approve Code Ordinance #2026-16 on
Final Reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried
unanimously.
Public Comment: No public comment was offered.
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 9:14 a.m.
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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 that
took place in 2025, with Commissioner Perry L. Buck, as Chair. These Minutes were
approved by the newly nominated and approved Board of Commissioners on the 5th day
of January, A.D., 2026:
Scott K. James, Chair: Aye 4•+••-%4,
Jason S. Maxey, Pro-Tern: Aye /�.,
Perry L. Buck: Aye I 4 AI
Lynette Peppier: Aye j:; `
Kevin D. Ross: Aye
Approved as to Form: •:; i/�
Bruce Barker, County Attorney
Attest:
Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board
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