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Minutes
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County, Colorado
Wednesday, December 24, 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 24, 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— Excused
Commissioner Scott K. James, Pro-Tern
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 Ross moved to approve the below listed Minutes of the Board
of County Commissioners meeting, as printed. Commissioner Peppler seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously.
1. Minutes from December 10, 2025
Certification of Hearings: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the below listed
Hearing Certificates. Commissioner Peppler seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
1. 2026 Final Budget for Weld County, Colorado
2. PCSC25-0014 - Santos Vega and Luz Yadira Vega
3. PCSC25-0012 — Peitz Land Investments, LLC
4. COZ25-0007 — Dustin Gartrell
5. COZ25-0009 — CR 25 Lot B West, LLC
Amendments to Agenda: There were no amendments to the Agenda.
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Consent Agenda: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as
printed. Commissioner Maxey seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Warrants:
1. General Warrants: Commissioner Peppler moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Maxey seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
Bids:
1. Approve Bid #62500139, Backup Emergency Communications Building
Design and Engineering Services — Facilities Department: Toby Taylor,
Purchasing Department, stated staff recommends selecting the lowest bidder who
met specifications, Markley Designs, LLC, for a total amount of $106,450.00.
Commissioner Ross moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously.
New Business — General:
1. Consider Contract ID #10156 Professional Service Agreement for
Interpretation and Translation Services, and Authorize Chair Pro-Tem to
Sign — Language Line Services, Inc., dba LanguageLine Solutions:
Jamie Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services, stated the agreement
allows for child welfare clients to have access to interpretation and transcription
services. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said agreement and authorize
the Chair Pro-Tem to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and
it carried unanimously.
2. Consider Contract ID #10188 Large Deductible Collateral Requirements
Letter Agreement, and Workers Compensation and Employers Liability
Insurance Proposal (Policy #4234402), and Authorize Chair Pro-Tem to
Sign — Pinnacol Assurance: Kelly Leffler, Department of Human Resources,
requested approval of the proposal for 2026 workers compensation insurance, for
the amount of $477,490.00, and stated there was a three percent (3%) increase
from 2025. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said letter agreement and
proposal, and authorize the Chair Pro-Tern to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Peppler and it carried unanimously.
3. Consider Designation of Brokers and Dealers for Handling Investment
Transactions of Weld County Funds: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, on behalf
of Brigitte Grimm, Weld County Treasurer and Public Trustee, stated staff
recommends approval. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said Resolution.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
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4. Consider Designation of Certain Banks and Money Market Investment
Accounts as Depositories for Weld County Funds: Mr. Barker, on behalf of
Ms. Grimm, stated staff recommends approval. Commissioner Ross moved to
approve said Resolution. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and
it carried unanimously.
5. Consider Contract ID #10198 Intergovernmental Agreement for
Right-of-Entry to Remove Asbestos in Certain Real Properties Located at 912
and 918 10th Street, and Authorize Chair Pro-Tem to Sign — City of Greeley:
Mr. Barker stated the agreement allows the contractor for the City of Greeley to
enter into the identified buildings for the abatement of asbestos and indicated staff
recommends approval. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said agreement
and authorize the Chair Pro-Tern to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously.
6. Consider Contract ID #10195 Amendment #2 to Intergovernmental
Agreement for Construction of Improvements to "O" Street and 59th Avenue
Intersection, and Authorize Chair Pro-Tem to Sign — City of Greeley:
Mr. Barker stated the amendment addresses the addition of mill and overlay, for
an amount not to exceed $1,300,000.00. Commissioner Ross moved to approve
said amendment and authorize the Chair Pro-Tern to sign. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Peppler. Commissioner Maxey expressed his
enthusiasm for the project. There being no further discussion, the motion carried
unanimously.
7. Consider Contract ID#10200 Intergovernmental Contract for County Road 17
and U.S. Highway 341601 Interchange Review, and Authorize Chair Pro-Tem
to Sign: Mr. Barker stated the contract is with the Colorado Department of
Transportation (CDOT) to finalize the 1601 Interchange Review and praised
Evan Pinkham, Department of Public Works, for his commitment to the project.
Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair
Pro-Tem to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross, who further
highlighted the tremendous effort Mr. Pinkham put forth in a short time frame and
his collaboration with CDOT. Each of the remaining Commissioners, in turn,
likewise praised Mr. Pinkham. There being no further discussion, the motion
carried unanimously.
8. Consider Agreement for Lobbying Services and Authorize Chair Pro-Tem to
Sign — Colorado Legislative Services, LLC, dba Colorado Legislative
Strategies: Commissioner Ross moved to approve said agreement. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously.
9. Consider Client Engagement Agreement for Federal Advocacy and Authorize
Chair Pro-Tem to Sign — Purple Label Government Solutions, LLC:
Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said agreement. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Peppler and it carried unanimously.
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Public Comment: No public comment was offered; however, the Board extended holiday
greetings and their warm wishes for the staff and residents of Weld County alike.
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 9:13 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
7th day of January, A.D., 2026, by the newly nominated and approved Board of County
Commissioners for 2026:
Scott K. James, Chair: Aye
Jason S. Maxey, Pro-Tern: Aye e<491. _ �,
Perry L. Buck: Aye I1
Lynette Peppler: Aye `���
Kevin D. Ross: Aye ,1
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Bruce Barker, County Attorney
Attest:
Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board
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