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Home My WebLink About20260301 Record of Proceedings Minutes Board of County Commissioners Weld County, Colorado Wednesday, February 11, 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 CountyAdministration Building, Greeley, Colorado 80631, on February 11, 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: 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 January 28, 2026 Certification of Hearings: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the below listed Hearing Certificates. Commissioner Maxey seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 1 . 2025 Highway User Tax Fund (HUTF) Annual Mileage and Condition Certification Report, and adoption of the HUTF Map to be submitted to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) showing the Weld County Primary and Secondary Road Systems, and showing the total mileage of public roads in Weld County which are eligible for participating in the HUTF, pursuant to the requirements of C.R.S. §43-2-110(1) — Weld County Department of Public Works 2. USR25-0019 — 70 Ranch, LLC 3. USR25-0020 — Jose and Susan Garcia 2026-0301 BC0016 Z /Z5/? Page 2 Wednesday, February 11 , 2026 www.weld.gov Amendments to Agenda: Commissioner Buck moved to amend the Agenda to insert the below listed item under `Warrants' as item #2 and to renumber the remaining items accordingly. Seconded by Commissioner Peppier the motion carried unanimously. There being no further amendments, Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the Agenda, as amended. Commissioner Peppier seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 1 . Commissioner Warrants — Jason S. Maxey Consent Agenda: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed. Commissioner Peppier seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Presentations and Proclamations: 1 . University Bulldogs Day, Class 2A/3A Poms State Championship — February 11, 2026: Chair James read the certificate for the record. Aracelli Martinez, Senior, stated she has been part of the team since her freshman year, and expressed the magical, yet bittersweet, feelings of standing on the floor to perform one last time. She, alongside her teammates, introduced themselves for the record and they each recalled memorable moments from the season. Gina Shepard, Coach, stated this season was her 11th year of coaching the team, shared stories of their rough start and how the team overcame with perseverance and competitive spirits, and extended her gratitude, Maddie, who stepped in as an Assistant Coach and her expertise that lent to the winning season. In turn, each Commissioner congratulated the team for their dedication to excellence, being leaders among their peers, and representing their school and community well. (Clerk's Note: The group gathered for a photo opportunity.) Warrants: 1. General Warrants: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Peppier seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 2. Commissioner Warrants — Jason S. Maxey: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the Warrant, as printed. Commissioner Peppier seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote of four (4) to zero (0), the motion carried with Commissioner Maxey abstained. New Business — General: 1 . Consider Application for Disability Benefit Assistance Grant for Supplemental Social Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Authorize Chair and Department of Human Services to Sign and Submit: Jamie Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services, requested to submit the application for funding, in the amount of $248,233.76, to provide assistance to individuals applying for supplemental Social Security 2026-0301 BC0016 Page 3 Wednesday, February 11 , 2026 www.weld.gov Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair and the Department of Human Services to sign and submit. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously. 2. Consider Contract ID #10235 Memorandum of Understanding for Kinship, Foster, and Adoptive Parent Pre-Certification Training Requirements, and Authorize Chair to Sign — Project 1.27: Ms. Ulrich stated the non-financial memorandum of understanding (MOU) provides pre-certification training to families to become kinship, foster, or adoptive parents. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said MOU and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously. 3. Consider Contract ID #10266 AmeriCorps Service Location Agreement for AmeriCorps Colorado Youth Fixed Award Program and Authorize Department of Human Services to Sign and Submit — Colorado Youth Corps Association: Ms. Ulrich stated the Department receives grant funding that allows for the support of 32 AmeriCorps members, ages 17-25, and the agreement solidifies the County as an AmeriCorps location. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Department of Human Services to sign and submit. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. 4. Consider Contract ID #10349 Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA) Work Plan for Unemployment Insurance (UI) Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Program, and Authorize Chair, Department of Human Services, and Workforce Development Board to Sign: Ms. Ulrich stated the allocation of funds supports participants of the program by facilitating required activities to connect them to the workforce center and partnered services. Commissioner Buck moved to approved said NFA Work plan. Seconded by Commissioner Peppier, the motion carried unanimously. 5. Consider Temporary Closure of County Road 59 Between County Roads 74 and 76:Amy Mutchie, Department of Public Works, requested the closure to begin February 23, 2026, and go through March 6, 2026, for the replacement of two (2) irrigation culverts. She stated the detour route is paved and gravel, with treatment as needed for dust control, and message boards will be placed. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said temporary closure. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously. 6. Consider Temporary Closure of County Road 61 Between State Highway 52 and County Road 14: Ms. Mutchie requested the closure to begin February 17, 2026, and go through February 20, 2026, for the replacement of an irrigation culvert. She stated the detour route is paved and gravel, with water used as needed for dust control, and message boards will be placed. Commissioner Buck 2026-0301 BC0016 Page 4 Wednesday, February 11 , 2026 www.weld.gov moved to approve said temporary closure. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously. 7. Consider Bargain and Sale Deed for Property Conveyance Resulting from County Road 41 and State Highway 52 Intersection Improvements Project, and Authorize Chair to Sign: Erich Green, Department of Public Works, stated the deed will transfer 261 square feet in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of County Road 41 and State Highway 52 to establish clear maintenance responsibilities with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). He indicated there is no compensation associated with the conveyance of land and stated staff recommends approval. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said deed and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. 8. Consider Standard Form for Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement for CDBG Funds Between the Department of Finance and Various Subrecipients, and Authorize Chair to Sign All Amendments Consistent with Said Form: Cynthia Martin, CDBG Analyst, stated the form will allow for all future amendments to various subrecipient agreements to be listed and approved on the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said standard form and authorize the Chair to sign all amendments consistent with said form. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously. 9. Consider Cancellation of Board of County Commissioners Meeting Scheduled for February 23, 2026: Chair James stated he and Commissioner Ross will be in Washington, D.C., for a National Association of Counties (NACO) conference, and Commissioner Peppier will be attending her son's basic training graduation ceremony, therefore, there will not be a quorum. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the cancellation. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. New Business — Planning: 1 . Consider Certification to Weld County Treasurer for County Compliance Violation Penalties as Special Assessment — Sandra Eskildsen (Continued from December 15, 2025): Adria Schiel, Assistant County attorney, shared the general location of the property, and stated the Weld County Court found the property owner, Sandra Eskildsen, was in violation with the Weld County Code for an unscreened non-commercial junkyard, for the storage of too many commercial vehicles, and semi-trailers for a property in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, with daily penalties, in the amount of $25.00. She further recalled the Board previously continued this case as a result of a request by Ms. Eskildsen but this is the first time hearing testimony concerning the matter. Nicole Brick, Compliance Officer for the Department of Planning Services, provided photographs showing the property being non-compliant, dated February 3, 2026. Robert Pagh, Owner of CPI Welding, Inc., and Lessee tenant of the property, provided testimony regarding 2026-0301 BC0016 Page 5 Wednesday, February 11, 2026 www.weld.gov the circumstances that led to the non-compliant state of the property, indicated financial hardships are complicating his ability to bring the property into compliance, and requested additional time to sort out issues related to title and ownership of various equipment on the property. After discussion, Commissioner Maxey moved to continue said certification to September 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously. Public Comment: 1 . Steve Teets, City of Greeley resident, offered his comments to the Board with response from Chair James. 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 9:49 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 do w.�, Jason S. Maxey, Pro-Tern: SrIL/0 Aye j„�,, �' Perry L. Buck: Aye �` ti, aarr. lt Lynette Peppler: Aye ` tirli,� Kevin D. Ross: Excused Date of Approval Attest: 4* 001 Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board 2026-0301 BC0016 Attedance List ZA\/2Co Name - Please Print County of Speaking Address (City, State Zip Code) Email Legibly Residence (YIN)? 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