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Minutes
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County, Colorado
Monday, January 5, 2026
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, January 5, 2026, 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 Scott K. James, Chair
Commissioner Jason S. Maxey, Pro-Tem
Commissioner Perry L. Buck
Commissioner Lynette Peppler
Commissioner Kevin D. Ross
Also present:
Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Elections and Assignments:
1. Election of Chair of the Board for 2026: Commissioner Ross moved to nominate
Commissioner James to serve as Chair of the Board of County Commissioners for
2026. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried
unanimously.
2. Election of Chair Pro-Tern of the Board for 2026: Commissioner Buck moved to
nominate Commissioner Maxey as Chair Pro-Tem of the Board of County
Commissioners for 2026. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and
it carried unanimously.
3. Assignments of Commissioners to Coordinate Departments for 2026:
Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said Commissioner Coordinator
Assignments drafted in the Resolution for 2026. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously.
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Minutes: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the below listed Minutes of the Board of
County Commissioners meeting, as printed. Commissioner Peppier seconded the motion
and it carried unanimously.
1. Minutes from December 22, 2025
Certification of Hearings: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the below listed
Hearing Certificate. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
1. Application for Vintner's Restaurant (County) Liquor License and Biennial
Renewal — Kingman Enterprises, Inc., dba Kingman Estates Winery
Amendments to Agenda: There were no amendments to the Agenda.
Consent Agenda: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as
printed. Seconded by Commissioner Peppier, and upon a roll call vote of four (4) to
one (1), the motion carried with Commissioner Ross abstained.
Warrants:
1 . General Warrants: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the General Warrants,
as printed. Seconded by Commissioner Peppier, and upon a roll call vote of four (4)
to one (1), the motion carried with Commissioner Ross abstained.
New Business — General:
1 . Consider Scheduling of Regular Meetings of the Board for 2026:
Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously.
2. Consider Authorization of Publication of Proceedings for 2026:
Commissioner Buck moved to approve said Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously.
3. Consider Designation of Particular Public Place for Posting of Public
Notices: Commissioner Buck moved to approve said Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously.
4. Consider Designation of Particular Public Place for Posting of Notices of Tax
Lien Sales and Notices of Properties Going to Deed: Commissioner Buck
moved to approve said Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously.
5. Consider Appointment of Commissioner Perry L. Buck to Certain Advisory
Boards: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously.
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6. Consider Appointment of Commissioner Scott K. James to Certain Advisory
Boards: Commissioner Buck moved to approve said Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously.
7. Consider Appointment of Commissioner Jason S. Maxey to Certain Advisory
Boards: Commissioner Ross moved to approve said Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously.
8. Consider Appointment of Commissioner Lynette Peppier to Certain Advisory
Boards: Commissioner Ross moved to approve said Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously.
9. Consider Appointment of Commissioner Kevin D. Ross to Certain Advisory
Boards: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously.
10. Consider Appointment to Weld County Regional Opioid Council:
Commissioner Peppier moved to approve said appointment. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
11 . Consider Recommendation of Appointment to Frederick Urban Renewal
Authority: Commissioner Ross moved to approve said recommendation of
appointment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried
unanimously.
12. Consider Reappointment to North Front Range Water Quality Planning
Association: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said reappointment. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously.
13. Consider Contract ID #10188 Revised Large Deductible Collateral
Requirements Letter Agreement, and Workers Compensation and Employers
Liability Insurance Proposal (Policy #4234402), Authorize Chair to Sign,
Rescind Resolution #2025-3548, dated December 24, 2025 — Pinnacol
Assurance: Kelly Leffler, Department of Human Resources, explained the Board
recently approved the department to move forward with binding coverage
regarding workers compensation for 2026, which was based on an estimated
experience modification (e-mod) factor of .081 . She stated the National Council on
Compensation Insurance provided Weld County with an updated e-mod factor
of .73, resulting in negotiation of clinical assurance to reduce the annual premium
from $452,796.00, to $437,700.39. Ms. Leffler stated staff recommends approval
of the revised proposal and requested the Board to rescind the previous version
approved by Resolution #2025-3548. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said
revised letter agreement and proposal, authorize the Chair to sign, and rescind
Resolution #2025-3548. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier.
Commissioner Ross extended his appreciation to Ms. Leffler for continued
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negotiations to save the County money. There being no further discussion, the
motion carried unanimously.
14. Consider Contract ID #10204 Amendment #1 to Extend Subrecipient
Agreement for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for Erie
Home Rehabilitation Program (Project #24-4) and Authorize Chair to Sign —
Town of Erie: Cynthia Martin, CDBG Analyst, explained the Town of Erie lost both
of their project managers in September 2025, which has resulted in the project
timeline being behind schedule, and the amendment extends the timeline of the
project through September 30, 2026. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said
amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. 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 9:12 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
26th day of January, A.D., 2026:
Scott K. James, Chair: Aye II.
Jason S. Maxey, Pro-Tem: Aye 1 \- � 4 %
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Perry L. Buck: Aye ala'
Lynette Peppler: Aye 144t=
Kevin D. Ross: Aye
Attest: .�
Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board
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