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Home My WebLink About20260330 Record of Proceedings Minutes Board of County Commissioners Weld County, Colorado Wednesday, February 18, 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 18, 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 — Excused Commissioner Kevin D. Ross Also present: Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon County Attorney, Bruce Barker Minutes: Commissioner Buck moved to approve Minutes from February 2, and 4, 2026, as printed. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Read Ordinances by Audio: Commissioner Ross moved to read the below listed Code Ordinance by audio. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously. 1 . Code Ordinance #2026-02 Certification of Hearings: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the below listed Hearing Certificate. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 1 . PCSC25-0012 — Peitz Land Investments, LLC Amendments to Agenda: There were no amendments to the Agenda. Consent Agenda: There being no request for public testimony concerning the following item, as listed under `Consent Agenda — Miscellaneous', Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 2026-0330 3/3D BC0016 Page 2 Wednesday, February 18, 2026 www.weld.gov 1 . Vacation, VAC25-0032, of Two-Lot Recorded Exemption, RECX17-0136, and Recombine Lots into One (1) Parcel — Joshua Hattig Presentations and Proclamations: 1 . Engineers Week— February 22-28, 2026: Chair James read the certificate for the record. David Eisenbraun, Director of the Department of Planning Services, expressed that Weld County has some of the best engineers he has had the honor of working alongside. He highlighted the unmatched dedication both the Departments of Planning Services and Public Works have for the structural integrity and safety for the residents throughout Weld County, including projects that require jurisdictional collaboration as the growth continues to expand Weld County. Curtis Hall, Director of the Department of Public Works, echoed the sentiments of Mr. Eisenbraun, and expressed humility when speaking on the opportunities for the team of engineers to showcase their incredible knowledge. He acknowledged the difficulties that are encountered with the public being quick to relay public safety concerns which require quick and appropriate responses by the engineers. In turn, the Board acknowledged the incredible amount of education and hard work that continually evolves to ensure public safety, expressed their gratitude for the quality of consistent work on projects that Weld County has ownership over, and expressed their pride in knowing that Weld County's engineers get the job done the right way. (Clerk's Note: The group gathered for a photo opportunity.) Warrants: 1. General Warrants: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 2. Commissioner Warrants — Scott K. James: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the Warrant, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote of three (3) to zero (0), the motion carried with Commissioner James abstained. 3. Commissioner Warrants — Kevin D. Ross: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the Warrant, as printed. Commissioner Maxey seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote of three (3) to zero (0), the motion carried with Commissioner Ross abstained. Bids: 1. Approve Bid #B2500147, County Roads 54 and 13 Intersection Roundabout Project — Department of Public Works: Toby Taylor, Purchasing Department, reviewed the Quality Based Selection (QBS) process and stated staff recommends selecting the lowest bidder who met specifications, Kraemer North America, LLC, for a total amount of $14,916,360.60. He further stated the project has federal 2026-0330 BC0016 Page 3 Wednesday, February 18, 2026 www.weld.gov funding administered by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and confirmed the state concurs with the selection. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously. New Business — General: 1. Consider Request for Expenditure Authorization to Purchase Vaccines Provided at Various Public Health Clinic Locations — Medico-Mart, Inc.: Mr. Taylor stated the Department of Public Health and Environment requests to purchase various vaccines, in the amount of $153,500.00, pursuant to Section 5-4-80 of the Weld County Code. He explained vaccinations are paramount to public health and safety, and given the expenditure being over the $50,000.00 threshold, staff requests approval for the purchase. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said request. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. 2. Consider Contract ID #10367 Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA) Work Plan for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Performance Incentive Funds (PIF) Dislocated Worker 10% Program, and Authorize Chair, Department of Human Services, and Workforce Development Board to Sign: Jamie Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services, stated the NFA funds are awarded to the local Workforce Development Board based on exemplary performance and regional cooperation to be used to support employment, training, and development of the workforce. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said NFA Workplan and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously. 3. Consider Contract ID #10374 Amendment #6 to Leave Management Services Agreement and Authorize Chair to Sign — UPMC Benefit Management Services, Inc., dba WorkPartners: Allison Palmer, Department of Human Resources, stated the County's Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) contract for third-party administrative services is up for renewal for another year and the current amendment includes a proposed two percent (2%) increase, which is consistent with current market rates. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously. 4. Consider Contract ID #10372 Agreement Concerning Use of Southwest Service Center Pond and Authorize Chair to Sign — North American Model Boating Association, NAMBA District 20: Patrick O'Neill, Director of the Facilities Department, explained the NAMBA District 20 has historically utilized the pond located at the southwest service center and stated the 2026 season being held on weekends from 7:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m., from April 1 ,2026, through November 30, 2026. He indicated staff recommends approval of the agreement. In response to Commissioner Maxey, Mr. O'Neill confirmed there are no longer 2026-0330 BC0016 Page 4 Wednesday, February 18, 2026 www.weld.gov concerns regarding access or damage to the grounds from the participants. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously. 5. Consider Contract ID #10359 Permanent Drainage and Grading Easement, Accept Real Property Donation Conveyance of Same, for Construction and Maintenance of Bridge 19/46.5 (aka Little Thompson Bridge) and Authorize Chair to Sign — Town of Johnstown: Mike Bedell, Department of Public Works, stated the County has completed the design for Bridge 19/46.5A, which is located between the Towns of Johnstown and Milliken on County Road 19. He explained the Town of Johnstown owns the parcel on the west side of the bridge, which the County requires in preparation for the reconstruction. Therefore, the Town has donated the parcel to the County, worth the estimated value of $5,000.00- $10,000.00. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said easement, accept the donation, and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously. 6. Consider Contract ID #10360 Memorandum of Agreement for Purchase of Property Interest for Acquisition of Public Road Right-of-Way and Grant of Temporary Construction Easement 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 — Dale and Lori Hill: Val Mino, Department of Public Works, stated the agreement purchases 1,092 square feet of right-of-way (ROW), and 7,233 square feet of temporary construction easement (TCE), for the combined total of $20,212.00, which is included into the 2026 budget. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said agreement, accept the conveyance, and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously. 7. Consider Contract ID #10361 Memorandum of Agreement for Purchase of Property Interest for Acquisition for Grant 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 — Dillard Family, LLC: Ms. Mino stated the agreement allows for the purchase of 1,556 square feet of TCE for the amount of $2,431 .00, which is within the department's 2026 budget. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously. 2026-0330 BC0016 Page 5 Wednesday, February 18, 2026 www.weld.gov 8. Consider Contract ID #10362 Memorandum of Agreement for Purchase of Property Interest for Acquisition of Public Road Right-of-Way and Grant of Temporary Construction Easement for County Road 29 Improvements Project, Between State Highway 392 and County Road 74, Accept Property Conveyance of Same, and Authorize Chair to Sign All Necessary Documents — Mike Schmidke and Erica Santisteven: Ms. Mino stated the agreement allows for the purchase of 1,635 square feet ROW and 1 ,562 square feet of TCE, for the combined total of$65,354.50, which is within the department's 2026 budget. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. 9. Consider Contract ID #10384 Change Order #2 to Agreement for Materials or Equipment for Surface Gravel Supply (Bid #B2400037), and Authorize Chair to Sign — J2 Contracting Company, Inc.: Nate Gibson, Department of Public Works, requested the Board's approval of Change Order #2 to a contract that originated in 2024, for the amount of$875,000.00, which allows the department to commence utilizing the supply for 2026. He confirmed the department has budgeted $1,982,500.00, therefore, he indicated staff recommends approval. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said Change Order and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. 10. Consider Ratification Agreement for Two (2) Oil and Gas Leases (S1, T5N, R65W) and Authorize Chair to Sign — PDC Energy, Inc., a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Chevron USA, Inc.: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated Chevron requested ratification of two (2) of their leases that are held by production and with there being no concerns, he recommends approval. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously. New Business — Ordinances: 1 . First Reading of Code Ordinance #2026-02, In the Matter of Repealing and Reenacting, with Amendments, Chapter 23 Zoning, Chapter 24 Subdivisions, and Chapter 27 Planned Unit Developments, of the Weld County Code (Land Use Processes): Jim Flesher, Department of Planning Services, provided an overview of the proposed changes to portions of Chapters 23, 24, and 27, regarding permitting processes for certain land use applications. He stated the removal of timelines being codified in the code for aspects of the land use process, but rather have an internal working guide for such matters and he further stated the Planning Commission recommended approval on February 2, 2026. Hannah Dutrow, AGPROfessionals representative, thanked staff and addressed concerns related to no longer having timelines codified in Code for transparency and accountability purposes for referral responses for the staff report. In response to Commissioner Maxey, Maxwell Nader, Deputy Director of the Department of 2026-0330 BC0016 Page 6 Wednesday, February 18, 2026 www.weld.gov Planning Services, confirmed there have been discussions surrounding timelines, but explained the logic behind staff's desire to take a more simplistic approach with having policies and procedures in place. Discussion between Commissioners Maxey and Ross highlighted the desire for further discussion in a work session . There being no further discussion, Commissioner Ross moved to approve Code Ordinance #2026-02 on First Reading. Commissioner Maxey seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. New Business — Planning: 1 . Consider Consent to Enforcement of 2024 International Fire Code, with Amendments, Within Certain Areas of Unincorporated Weld County Lying Within Berthoud Fire Protection District (Continued from 12/17/2025): Caleb Sulzen, Building Official, requested continuance of the matter to schedule a work session with the fire protection district. Mr. Eisenbraun indicated a minimum of 60 days, but preferably 90 days, to allow for the existing Fire Chief to retire and the appointment of the replacement to take place. Commissioner Buck moved to continue the matter to May 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Commissioner Maxey seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. (Clerk's Note: Subsequent to the meeting, the Board and staff had said work session with the Fire Protection District, and it was advised from Bruce Barker, County Attorney, to have this item of business listed for consideration on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.) 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 9:43 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 4th day of March, A.D., 2026: Scott K. James, Chair: Aye •».,,, Jason S. Maxey, Pro-Tern: Aye fI S I e`. Perry L. Buck: Aye ae'% 0 Lynette Peppler: Aye ootat(1/42 Kevin D. Ross: Aye Attest: .�, Esther E. 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