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Minutes
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County, Colorado
Monday, March 2, 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 March 2, 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-Tern
Commissioner Perry L. Buck
Commissioner Lynette Peppier
Commissioner Kevin D. Ross
Also present:
Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Read Ordinances by Audio: Commissioner Buck moved to read the below listed Code
Ordinance by audio. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried
unanimously.
1. Code Ordinance #2026-06
Amendments to Agenda: There were no amendments to the Agenda.
Consent Agenda: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as
printed. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Presentations and Proclamations:
1 . Windsor Wizards Day, Class 4A All-Girl Cheer State Championship— March 2,
2026: Chair James read the certificate for the record. Caeli Wright,
Jayden Warnock, Meridith Geizen, Team Co-Captains, thanked the Board for the
recognition, expressed their feelings of privilege and honor to have the opportunity
to work so hard alongside their teammates, and further highlighted moments from
their winning season. At the request of Chair James, each teammate introduced
themselves for the record, including Head Coach, Samantha Murray, and Assistant
Coaches Raven Tanner, Hailey Griffin, and Liz Campshetter. In turn, each
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Commissioner extended their congratulations to the team for their victorious
season, encourage them to remember the feelings of accomplishment the team
earned through their countless hours of dedicated hard work and their commitment
to each other, and extended a reminder that the support of their parents and
community played a role in the team's success. Upon request of
Commissioner Buck, the team performed a short cheer. (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 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 #B2500157, Weld County Justice Center Design Services —
Facilities Department: Toby Taylor, Purchasing Department, reviewed the
selection process and stated staff recommends selecting the lowest bidder who
met specifications, Populous, Inc., dba Fentress Studios, for a total amount of
$378,000.00 for conceptual programming, drawings, and validation. He further
noted all other fees identified in the proposal may be negotiated after the initial
awarded scope of work at the complete and sole discretion of the Board.
Commissioner Buck moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Ross, who further extended his congratulations to the awarded firm,
as the nature of the project is complex but he is looking forward to what the team
renders, which was echoed by Commissioner Peppler. There being no further
discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
2. Approve Bid #B2600003, Hot and Warm Mix Asphalt Supply — Department of
Public Works: Mr. Taylor stated staff recommends selecting the lowest bidder who
met specifications, Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., for a total amount not to exceed
of $7,422,983.00, for both north and south Weld County. Commissioner Maxey
moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppler
and it carried unanimously.
3. Approve Bid #B2600004, 2026 Crack Seal Supply — Department of Public
Works: Mr. Taylor introduced Maxwell Products, Inc., as the low bidder selected
by staff and confirmed they met all specifications at the price of$1 ,160.00, per ton,
and a total amount not to exceed $74,240.00. Commissioner Buck moved to
approve said bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it
carried unanimously.
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New Business — General:
1 . Consider Impact Assistance Grant Application for 2025 Payment in Lieu of
Taxes (PILT) for State Parks and Wildlife Areas, and Authorize Chair to Sign:
Jennifer Oftelie, Budget Manager, explained when the State purchases land for
Parks and Recreation through the Conservation Trust Fund, they are obligated to
provide annual payment in lieu of taxes (PILT) to counties and schools. She
indicated the numbers are provided by the Assessor's Office, and stated for tax
year 2025, Weld County can apply to receive monies, in the amount of $7,781 .78,
and staff recommends approval. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said
application 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 Controller
to Sign Any Necessary Documents: Chris D'Ovidio, Controller, stated the
equipment identified on Exhibit A are at end-of-life and will be sent to auction being
held on March 11, 2026. He indicated replacements are in production and staff
recommends approval. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said declaration
of surplus equipment, authorize sale of same at auction, and authorize the
Controller to sign any necessary documents. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously.
3. Consider License Agreement for Private Lateral Ditch Crossing for High
Plains Boulevard (aka County Road 9.5) Improvements Project, Between
County Roads 32 and 34, and Authorize Chair to Sign — Allan Carlson:
Cameron Parrott, Department of Public Works, stated the ditch is owned by
Allan Carlson and is used to fill the Holt Reservoir for irrigation purposes. He
explained, as part of the High Plains Boulevard project, between County Roads 32
and 34, the ditch crosses into property owned by Mark and Linda Getman, which
the County has already acquired as right-of-way for construction purposes.
Mr. Parrott indicated in order to proceed with the project, Mr. Carlson agreed to
allow the County access to cross the ditch, for an amount of $10,000.00, which is
accounted for in the 2026 budget. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said
agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously.
New Business — Ordinances:
1. First Reading of Code Ordinance #2026-06, In the Matter of Repealing and
Reenacting, with Amendments, Chapter 7 Adoption of Miscellaneous
Standard Codes of the Weld County Code (Article I — Colorado Wildfire
Resiliency Code): Bruce Barker, County Attorney, reviewed the proposed
changes to Chapter 7 regarding the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code. He
recalled the State legislature made a law requiring the creation and use of a State
Wildfire Resiliency Code to then be approved and adopted by each local
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government agency on or before April 1, 2026. He confirmed what is proposed
complies with that statute and he recommends approval. There being no public
testimony concerning the matter, Commissioner Ross moved to approve Code
Ordinance 2026-06 on First Reading. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously.
New Business — Planning:
1. Consider Acceptance of Request to Withdraw Application for Use by Special
Review Permit, USR24-0019, for Uses similar to Organic Composting
(Biochar processing), outside of subdivisions and historic townsites in the
A (Agricultural) Zone District, and Rescind Resolution #2025-2968, Dated
November 5, 2025 — NGL Water Solutions DJ, LLC: Diana Aungst, Department
of Planning Services, stated staff received a request from the applicant on
February 5, 2026, to withdraw their application for Use by Special Review Permit,
USR24-0019, conditionally approved on November 5, 2025. She indicated plans
for the property have changed, since approval, thus the applicant does not intend
to pursue the permit, and stated staff is supportive of the request.
Commissioner Maxey moved to accept said request to withdraw USR24-0019, and
rescind Resolution #2025-2968. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross
and it carried unanimously.
2. Consider Vacation, VAC25-0022, of Use by Special Review Permit, USR-642 —
Margaret Vogl: Molly Wright, Department of Planning Services, stated the
applicant requested to vacate USR-624, which was recorded March 6, 1985, for a
gravel mine. She indicated the permit was never permitted through the Colorado
Department of Natural Resources, Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety
(DRMS), nor was the land ever mined; therefore, staff supports the request.
Commissioner Buck moved to approve said vacation. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously.
3. Consider Vacation, VAC25-0018, of Use by Special Review Permit,
USR20-0013 — Jerrilyn Stinar and Margaret Vogl: Ms. Wright stated the
applicant requested to vacate USR20-0013, which was recorded November 17,
2020, for a gravel mine. She indicated, in 2020, the property was permitted through
DRMS Permit, #M-1998-013AM-03; however, in 2024, there was an acreage
reduction to remove the property as it was never mined, therefore, staff supports
the request. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said vacation. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
Public Comment: No public comment was offered. However, David Springer, Director of
the Department of Fleet Services, introduced Matt Kendall as the new Deputy Director.
Mr. Kendall shared a bit of his professional background. The Board welcomed him to Weld
County and stated they look forward to working alongside him.
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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 9:26 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
16th day of March, A.D., 2026:
Scott K. James, Chair: Aye ..
Jason S. Maxey, Pro-Tem: Aye �! l 114I41"►�
Perry L. Buck: Aye / 41;;�� Via
Lynette Peppier: Aye N}�� 11.4
Kevin D. Ross: Aye
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