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Minutes
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County, Colorado
Monday, February 9, 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 February 9, 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
Minutes: Commissioner Ross 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 January 26, 2026
Read Ordinances by Audio: Commissioner Ross moved to read the below listed Code
Ordinance by audio. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried
unanimously.
1. Code Ordinance #2026-03
Certification of Hearings: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the below listed
Hearing Certificate. Commissioner Buck 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.
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Consent Agenda: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as
printed. Commissioner Peppier seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Warrants:
1. General Warrants: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the General Warrants,
as printed. Commissioner Peppier seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
New Business — General:
1. Consider Appointment of Caleb Sulzen as Chief Building Official of Weld
County Department of Planning Services: Caleb Sulzen, Department of
Planning Services, shared his previous work history conducting inspections for
different jurisdictions since 2004, stated he has, or is currently, serving on
numerous committees over the course of the past 22 years, and he expressed his
excitement to bring his expertise to Weld County. Commissioner Buck moved to
approve said appointment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and
it carried unanimously.
2. Consider Contract ID #10334 Memorandum of Agreement to Purchase
Property Interest for Acquisition of Temporary Construction Easement for
Galeton Drainage Improvements Project on County Road 74, Between
Grandview Avenue and County Road 51, and Authorize Chair to Sign All
Necessary Documents — Mojack Enterprises, LLC: Val Mino, Department of
Public Works, stated the agreement allows for the County to purchase 1,574
square feet of Temporary Construction Easement (TCE), in the amount of
$2,457.00, for improvements related to the Galeton Drainage Project.
Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair
to sign all necessary documents. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously.
3. Consider Contract ID #10337 Memorandum of Agreement for Purchase of
Property Interest for Acquisition of Public Road Right-of-Way for Galeton
Drainage Improvements Project on County Road 74, Between Grandview
Avenue and County Road 51, Accept Property Conveyance of Same, and
Authorize Chair to Sign All Necessary Documents — Dual Doc Farms, LLC:
Ms. Mino stated, similar to the previous item of business, the agreement allows for
the County to purchase 0.155 acres of right-of-way (ROW), in the amount of
$1,560.00, for improvements related to the Galeton Drainage Project.
Commissioner Ross moved to approve said agreement, accept conveyance of
property, and authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously.
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New Business — Ordinances:
1. Second 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): Commissioner Maxey moved to read Code Ordinance #2026-01
by title only. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried
unanimously. Bruce Barker, County Attorney, read the title for the record.
Maxwell Nader, Department of Planning Services, reviewed the proposed changes
regarding zone requirements related to data centers, stated there have been no
additional changes since First Reading, and indicated staff recommends approval.
Ken Brown, Town of Windsor resident, introduced himself as a real estate expert
for more than 15 years, with his focus being heavily influenced by local, state, and
federal zoning and license requirements. He expressed his concerns surrounding
the proposed location of data centers being allowed in the I-1 (Light Industrial)
Zone District, and stated the standards for development for the data center process
should be limited to the 1-2 (Heavy Industrial) Zone District. Mr. Brown supported
his concern based on careful consideration of the loud noise generated, the
amount of energy and resources these massive tech driven businesses consume,
and the health impacts that are just now coming to light from other locations
throughout the nation. There being no further public testimony, Commissioner
Ross moved to approve Code Ordinance #2026-01 on Second Reading. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey. Chair James, Commissioner
Buck, and Commissioner Maxey extended their appreciation to Mr. Brown and
encouraged him to communicate with Mr. Nader and David Eisenbraun, Director
of the Department of Planning Services, for any concerns that specifically impact
the Water Valley area. There being no further discussion, the motion carried
unanimously.
2. First Reading of Code Ordinance #2026-03, In the Matter of Repealing and
Reenacting, with Amendments, Chapter 2 Administration of the Weld County
Code (Article XVI — Emergency Management): Roy Rudisill, Director of the
Office of Emergency Management, provided an overview of the proposed changes
to Chapter 2 regarding Article XVI for administration of emergency management
services. He elaborated Section 2-16-10 of the Weld County Code adds and
clarifies the definitions of emergency operations such as epidemic, mitigation,
preparedness and prevention. Mr. Rudisill highlighted the Emergency
Management Director is also the director of the local Emergency Planning
Committee, detailed responsibilities related to the collection of Tier II reports to
help mitigate hazards, and stated staff recommends approval. There being no
public testimony concerning the matter, Commissioner Maxey moved to approve
Code Ordinance #2026-03 on First Reading. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously.
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New Business — Planning:
1 . Consider Request to Extend Time to Record Map for Use by Special Review
Permit, USR25-0014 — Lembke Family Preserve, LLC: Molly Wright,
Department of Planning Services, stated staff received a request from the Denver
Zoo (applicant) for extension to April 22, 2026, to record the USR map, which was
conditionally approved on September 24, 2025. She explained the applicants are
actively working on revising their USR plans and Drainage Report per staff's
direction, and stated staff is supportive of the extension request and recommends
approval. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said request for extension. 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 9:19 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
25th day of February, A.D., 2026:
Scott K. James, Chair: Excused Date of Approval .•
Jason S. Maxey, Pro-Tem: Aye SL4 %•
Perry L. Buck: Aye r
Lynette Peppler: Aye r t f0-1412111
Kevin D. Ross: Excused Date of Approval Or j
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Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board
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