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Home My WebLink About20260617 Record of Proceedings Minutes Board of County Commissioners Weld County, Colorado Wednesday, March 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 March 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 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 Buck seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 1. Minutes from March 4, 2026 Amendments to Agenda: There were no amendments to the Agenda. Presentations and Proclamations: 1 . Eaton Reds Day, Class 3A Boys Wrestling State Championship — March 18, 2026: Commissioner Ross read the certificate for the record. Paxton Pettinger, Team Captain and Junior, thanked the Board for recognition of the Team's hard work, and expressed his pride in the season they experienced battling through adversity. He further shared, since winning the championship, the team has been a number of places with the trophy and indicated it is a surreal and special experience. In response to Chair James, each teammate introduced themselves for the record. Each of the Commissioners extended their congratulations to the team for their accomplishments, applauded their outstanding leadership skills and hard work as a part of Team Weld, and acknowledged the Coach's accolade being 2026-0617 BC0016 y/8/ZCo Page 2 Wednesday, March 18, 2026 www.weld.gov named Coach of the Year. (Clerk's Note: The group gathered for a photo opportunity.) Consent Agenda: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed. Commissioner Peppler seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Warrants: 1 . General Warrants: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 2. Commissioner Warrants — Kevin D. Ross: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the Warrant, as printed. Commissioner Peppler seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote of four (4) to zero (0), it carried with Commissioner Ross abstained. New Business — General: 1. Consider Contract ID #10462 Service Agreement for Onsite Audiometric Screening for Hearing Conservation Program and Authorize Chair to Sign — Mobile Health Diagnostics, LLC: Kelly Leffler, Department of Human Resources, stated the agreement provides on-site mobile health diagnostic hearing tests for employees in the Departments of Public Works, Facilities, and Fleet Services, to fulfill MSHA requirements over the course of one and a half (1.5) days, for the cost of $3,980.00. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously. 2. Consider Contract ID #10463 Proposal of Insurance and Application for Hull and Liability Insurance for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones), and Authorize Chair to Sign — Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC, and Global Aerospace, Inc.: Ms. Leffler stated the department seeks approval to move forward with contracting for insurance coverage of the County's unmanned aircraft systems through Global Aerospace, Inc., for an annual amount totaling $16,770.00. She shared the amount increased $409.00 from the current amount for the same coverage of the twenty-two (22) drones owned and operated by the Department of Public Works and the Sheriff's Office. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said proposal and application, and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppler and it carried unanimously. 3. Consider Temporary Closure of County Roads 54 and 13 Intersection: Amy Mutchie, Department of Public Works, presented the closure on behalf of Kramer North America, which is requested to begin on March 30, 2026, and go through October 26, 2026, to construct the roundabout project. She stated the detour route is paved and message boards will be placed for the duration of the 2026-0617 BC0016 Page 3 Wednesday, March 18, 2026 www.weld.gov closure. In response to Chair James, Ms. Mutchie further clarified the detour route to address safety concerns. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said temporary closure. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. 4. Consider Temporary Closure of County Roads 32 and 9.5 Intersection: Ms. Mutchie presented the closure on behalf of Kramer North America, which is requested to begin on April 6, 2026, and go through July 6, 2026, for utility relocations and roundabout construction for the High Plains Boulevard Project. She stated the detour route is paved and message boards will be placed for the duration of the closure. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said temporary closure. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. 5. Consider Corporation Report of Changes and Authorize Chair to Sign — 7-Eleven, Inc., dba 7-Eleven Store 39510H: Matthew Conroy, Assistant County Attorney, provided an overview of the establishment's location and stated the Corporation's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) retired at the end of 2025, thus the national chain is updating their portfolio of licenses, and staff recommends approval. In response to Commissioner Maxey, Mr. Conroy confirmed this location is the only store that is in unincorporated Weld County, and all others are within municipal jurisdictions. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said report of changes and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously. New Business — Ordinances: 1 . Final 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): Commissioner Ross moved to read Code Ordinance #2026-02 by title only. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously. Bruce Barker, County Attorney, read the title for the record. Jim Flesher, Department of Planning Services, reviewed the proposed changes, stated there are no additional changes since Second Reading, and staff recommends approval. There being no additional public testimony concerning the matter, Commissioner Ross moved to approve Code Ordinance #2026-02 on Final Reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck. Commissioner Maxey expressed his concerns regarding the project timelines no longer being codified in Code, and upon a roll call vote of four (4) to one (1), the motion carried, with Commissioner Maxey opposed. 2026-0617 BC0016 Page 4 Wednesday, March 18, 2026 www.weld.gov New Business — Planning: 1 . Consider Cancellation and Full Release of Project Collateral for Access Permit, AP20-00070 — Omaha Track, Inc.: Jazmyn Trujillo-Martinez, Department of Planning Services, requested cancellation and full release of project collateral, in the amount of $1 ,897,262.25, that is currently held as Performance Bond #148512, guaranteed by Universal Surety Company. She stated the two (2)- year warranty period has been met and has been annexed by the Town of Eaton, with their staff having inspected the improvements and was deemed satisfactory. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said cancellation and full release of collateral. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously. 2. Consider Acceptance of Request to Withdraw Application for Use by Special Review Permit, USR18-0001, and Rescind Resolution #2018-1394, Dated March 6, 2019 — City of Aurora: Diana Aungst, Department of Planning Services, displayed an aerial map and explained the property was conveyed to the City of Aurora in 2023, and staff received a letter, dated April 25, 2024, requesting the withdrawal of the application for Use by Special Review Permit, USR18-0001 , which was conditionally approved on March 6, 2019, for the sale of construction equipment, miscellaneous equipment, truck and trailers, vehicle modification and the dismantling of wrecked vehicles for sale or recycle of vehicle parts. She stated staff made a site visit which confirmed there is no longer a commercial operation onsite and, therefore, supports the request. Commissioner Ross moved to accept said withdrawal and rescind Resolution #2018-1394. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. 3. Consider Acceptance of Request to Withdraw Application for Use by Special Review Permit, USR15-0038, and Rescind Resolution #2015-3475, Dated November 4, 2015 — Timbro Ranch and Cattle Company, LLC, c/o Wells Trucking, LLC: Ms. Aungst provided a brief historical timeline associated to USR15-003, and stated staff was informed by the applicant of their desire to withdraw the permit application. She indicated staff reached out to the Colorado Department of Natural Resources, Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (DRMS) to confirm there is no longer active mining operations, and, therefore, supports the request. Commissioner Maxey moved to accept said withdrawal and rescind Resolution #2015-3475. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. 4. Consider Acceptance of Request to Withdraw Application for Use by Special Review Permit, USR17-0029, and Rescind Resolution #2017-2946, Dated August 6, 2017 — City of Greeley: Ms. Aungst provided a brief historical timeline associated to USR17-0029, and stated staff was informed by the applicant of their desire to withdraw the permit application. She indicated staff confirmed there is no commercial operation on the site and, therefore, supports the request. Commissioner Buck moved to accept said withdrawal and rescind 2026-0617 BC0016 Page 5 Wednesday, March 18, 2026 www.weld.gov Resolution #2017-2946. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously. 5. Consider Acceptance of Request to Withdraw Application for Use by Special Review Permit, USR19-0064, and Rescind Resolution #2020-0045, Dated January 15, 2020 — Cervi Enterprises, Inc., c/o Kerr-McGee Gathering, LLC: Ms. Aungst provided a brief historical timeline associated to USR19-0064, and stated staff was informed by the applicant of their desire to withdraw the permit application. She indicated staff confirmed there is no commercial operation on the site and, therefore, supports the request. Commissioner Maxey moved to accept said withdrawal and rescind Resolution #2020-0045. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppler and it carried unanimously. 6. Consider Acceptance of Request to Withdraw Application for Use by Special Review Permit, USR16-0021, and Rescind Resolution #2016-2665, Dated September 7, 2016 — Tallgrass Terminals, LLC: Ms. Aungst provided a brief historical timeline associated to USR16-0021 , and stated staff was informed by the applicant of their desire to withdraw the permit application. She indicated staff confirmed there is no commercial operation on the site and, therefore, supports the request. Commissioner Ross moved to accept said withdrawal and rescind Resolution #2016-0045. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. Public Comment: 1 . Jared Sorensen, Town of Milliken, offered his comments to the Board. 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 9:37 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 1st day of April, A.D., 2026: Scott K. James, Chair: Aye Jason S. Maxey, Pro-Tem: Aye e�yL.V`• Perry L. Buck: Aye I it; 0 Lynette Peppier: Aye ©4� `1b61 .. ►. 4p Kevin D. Ross: Aye ice Attest: 04,, W Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board 2026-0617 BC0016 Attedance List 3A S/Z(2 Name - Please Print County of Speaking Address (City, State Zip Code) Email Legibly Residence (Y/N)? �aYC�l 50fUlc)(4/1 ZO 0 ¶ tht{ A( mi<<;u cn CO C)-<< oncre, PErrtNG-E-R Ea In tads 1/01feS�l�.c-x� WW1 `/ Hello