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Home My WebLink About20260123 Record of Proceedings Minutes Board of County Commissioners Weld County, Colorado Monday, January 26, 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 80631, on January 26, 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 Peppier Commissioner Kevin D. Ross Also present: Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon County Attorney, Bruce Barker Minutes: 1. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting from January 5, 2026, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 2. Commissioner Buck moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting from January 7, 2026, as printed. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 3. Commissioner Buck moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting from January 12, 2026, as printed. Commissioner Peppier seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Read Ordinances by Audio: Commissioner Buck moved to read the below listed Code Ordinance by audio. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously. 1. Code Ordinance #2026-01 2026-0123 BC0016 ZAZ/ ZCp Page 2 Monday, January 26, 2026 www.weld.gov Certification of Hearings: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the below listed Hearing Certificate. Commissioner Maxey seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 1 . PCSC25-0014 - Santos Vega and Luz Yadira Vega Amendments to Agenda: There were no amendments to the Agenda. Consent Agenda: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed. Commissioner Peppler seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Presentations and Proclamations: 1. Recognitions of Service, Area Agency on Aging Advisory Board — Aaron Sanchez, Anne Curry, Jami Shepherd, and Dr. Susan Collins: Chair James read the certificate each identified person for the record and the Board extended their gratitude for their voluntary services for the citizens of Weld County. Warrants: 1. General Warrants: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Maxey 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 #B2500148, Bridge, Irrigation, and Drainage Maintenance and Rehabilitation On-Call Services — Department of Public Works: Toby Taylor, Purchasing Department, stated staff recommends selecting the lowest bidder who met specifications, TLM Constructors, for a total amount of $655,585.00. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppler and it carried unanimously. 2. Approve Bid #B2500153, Trash Service — Facilities Department: Mr. Taylor reviewed staff's recommendation to select Waste Management of Colorado, Inc., the low bidder meeting specifications, for a total amount of $4,984.99, for trash pickup services, $125.00 per hour for trash compactor services, and $200.00 for as-needed, 20-yard roll off haul services. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously. 3. Approve Bid #B2500155, 24/7 Rated Ergonomic Dispatch Chairs — Department of Public Safety Communications: Mr. Taylor introduced Ergogenesis Workplace Solutions, LLC, as the low bidder selected by staff and confirmed they met all specifications, with said bid amounting to $62,385.81. 2026-0123 BC0016 Page 3 Monday, January 26, 2026 www.weld.gov Commissioner Buck moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously. New Business — General: 1 . Consider Contract ID #10265 Service Agreement for Emergency Purchase and Installation of Roofing Materials for Replacement Project (1401 North 17th Avenue, Greeley), and Authorize Chair to Sign — Front Range Roofing Systems, LLC: Patrick O'Neill, Director of the Facilities Department, requested emergency approval for purchase and installation of roofing materials to repair damage sustained to the roof of the Department of Information Technology building during a recent high-wind event, for the cost of $220,000.00. Commissioner Ross commended staff for their quick response and moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. 2. Consider Declaration of Certain Equipment as Surplus Property, Authorize Sale of Same at Auction with Roller and Associates, and Authorize Assistant Controller to Sign Any Necessary Documents: Chris D'Ovidio, Assistant Controller, referenced a list of equipment staff has identified as end-of-life (marked as Exhibit A) and requested the Board to declare them as surplus to allow for them to go to auction on February 11, 2026. Commissioner Buck moved to declare said equipment at surplus property, and authorize the sale of same at auction and the Assistant Controller to sign any necessary documents. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously. 3. Consider Declaration of Certain Building Assets as Surplus Property and Authorize Disposal: Mr. D'Ovidio referenced a list of building assets staff has identified as no longer of use by the County (marked as Exhibit A). Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said declaration as surplus and authorize disposal. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously. 4. Consider Appointments of Certifying Officials for Environmental Reviews of Community Development Block Grant Funded Projects: Cynthia Martin, CDBG Analyst, stated the officials are responsible for reviewing and reporting environmental impacts related to CDBG funded projects throughout Weld County. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said appointments. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. 5. Consider Reappointments to 911 Emergency Telephone Service Authority Board: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said reappointments. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously. 2026-0123 BC0016 Page 4 Monday, January 26, 2026 www.weld.gov 6. Consider Appointments and Reappointment to Area Agency on Aging Advisory Board: Commissioner Buck moved to approve said appointments and reappointment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously. 7. Consider Reappointment to Federal Mineral Lease Act District Board: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said reappointment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. 8. Consider Reappointment to Regional Communications Advisory Board: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said reappointment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. 9. Consider Reassignment to Workforce Development Board: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said reassignment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously. New Business — Ordinances: 1. First Reading of Code Ordinance #2026-01, In the Matter of Repealing and Reenacting, with Amendments, Chapter 23 Zoning of the Weld County Code (Data Centers): Jim Flesher, Department of Planning Services, reviewed the proposed changes to Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code regarding the zone criteria concerning data centers in unincorporated Weld County. He stated the changes reflect the added definition for the use to be allowed as a Use by Special Review Permit (USR) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, and as a Site Plan Review (SPR) in all of the Industrial Zone Districts. Mr. Flesher indicated the Planning Commission hearing of this matter is scheduled for February 3, 2026, and staff recommends approval. There being no public testimony concerning the matter, Commissioner Maxey moved to approve Code Ordinance #2026-01 on First Reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross 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 9:18 a.m. 2026-0123 BC0016 Page 5 Monday, January 26, 2026 www.weld.gov 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 9th day of February, A.D., 2026: Scott K. James, Chair: Aye 40.00.4.0%,, Jason S. Maxey, Pro-Tem: Aye , Perry L. Buck: Aye I toa Lynette Peppler: Aye .ff-eCif` oo Vif Kevin D. Ross: Aye ‘i:;r Attest: ♦ Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board 2026-0123 BC0016 Hello