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Home My WebLink About20260649 Record of Proceedings Minutes Board of County Commissioners Weld County, Colorado Monday, March 23, 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 23, 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 — Excused Also present: Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon County Attorney, Bruce Barker Minutes: Commissioner Maxey 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 9, 2026 Amendments to Agenda: Commissioner Maxey moved to amend the Agenda to remove the below listed item from the 'Presentations and Proclamations' section and place it under the 'Consent Agenda — Miscellaneous' section as new item #1 , and to renumber the remaining items accordingly. Seconded by Commissioner Buck, the motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the Agenda, as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Buck, the motion carried unanimously. 1 . Recognition of Services, Department of Human Services — Robin Skinner Consent Agenda: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed. Commissioner Peppler seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 2026-0649 BC0016 y /g/Z(o Page 2 Monday, March 23, 2026 www.weld.gov Presentations and Proclamations: 1. Recognition of Services, Assessor's Office — Suann Haas: Brenda Dones, Weld County Assessor, read the certificate of recognition for Suann Haas, spoke to the longevity of Ms. Haas' career with Weld County, and extended her heartfelt appreciation to Ms. Haas, while highlighting what an asset to the Assessor's Office she has been for so many years. Ms. Dones further shared several monumental tasks Ms. Haas has accomplished, one being the process of transitioning the County from paper maps to electronic records, and stated she has been a staple in the Assessor's Office throughout her 32-year career. Josh Gelfenbaum, Assessor's Office, stated it has been his privilege being Ms. Haas' manager for the past eight (8) years, shared she has incredible institutional knowledge with the ability to remember things a database could not, and stated the impact of her departure will be felt. Suann Haas thanked the Board and her colleagues for allowing her to thrive and for harboring amazing and talented individuals who have provided leadership for her to work alongside throughout her tenure. Each Commissioner, in turn, thanked Ms. Haas for her years of dedicated service to the citizens of Weld County and extended their best wishes for her future endeavors. (Clerk's Note: The group gathered for a photo opportunity.) Bids: 1. Approve Bid #B2600020, Southwest Service Center Boilers and Pump Replacements — Facilities Department: Toby Taylor, Purchasing Department, stated staff recommends selecting the lowest bidder who met specifications, FRPHI Hydronics, LLC, for a total amount of $97,217.00. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously. 2. Approve Bid #B2600021, Fleet Auto and Equipment Glass Maintenance — Department of Fleet Services: Mr. Taylor stated staff recommends selecting the lowest bidder who met specifications, Native Auto Glass, for a total amount not exceed $100,000.00. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. New Business — General: 1 . Consider Proposal for Purchase of Security Cameras and Licensing Pursuant to State of Colorado Cooperative Price Agreement and Participating Addendum to NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement — Long Building Technologies, Inc., dba Justice Systems Corporation: Mr. Taylor stated the Facilities Department desires to purchase security cameras that have reached their end of life and for future construction projects that are scheduled for later in 2026. He indicated, pursuant to Section 5-4-80 of the Weld County Code, the best value to purchase said equipment is to utilize State of Colorado Cooperative Price Agreement #198297, with the participating addendum 2026-0649 BC0016 Page 3 Monday, March 23, 2026 www.weld.gov to NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement #99SWC-NV23-16267, for a total amount of $139,192.88. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said proposal. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. 2. Consider Contract ID #10474 Acceptance of Purchase Order for 2026 Click It or Ticket Grant Funds, and Small Dollar Grant Award Terms and Conditions, and Authorize Chair to Sign: Matthew Turner, Sheriff's Office, stated the County received grant funds to offset expenses related to traffic safety patrol during holidays, specifically seat belt control. Commissioner Peppier moved to accept said purchase order, approve said terms and conditions, and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously. 3. Consider Contract ID #10475 High Visibility Impaired Driving Enforcement Application for Funding and Authorize Chair to Sign: Captain Turner indicated the Sheriff's Office desired to submit the application for grant funding to increase efforts in reducing impaired driving during the holidays. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously. 4. Consider Contract ID #10449 Professional Services Agreement for Colorado Regulators Event with Mounted Shooters at 2026 Weld County Fair and Authorize Chair to Sign — Colorado Regulators: Mikayla Gabel, CSU Extension Service of Weld County, stated the Weld County Fair Board recommends approval of the agreement to add a Colorado Regulators Show to the 2026 Weld County Fair at no cost. Commissioner Peppier moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. 5. Consider Temporary Closure of East 18th Street Between Old Highway 34 and Fern Avenue: Amy Mutchie, Department of Public Works, requested the closure to begin on April 1, 2026, through May 12, 2026, for mill and overlay paving. She stated the detour route is paved, local access will be maintained at all times, and message boards will be placed in advance of the closure. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said temporary closure. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. 6. Consider 2027 Congressionally Directed Spending Official Request Form and Application to U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper for County Roads 13 and 50 Intersection Realignment and Roundabout Construction Project, and Authorize Department of Public Works to Submit: Evan Pinkham, Department of Public Works, stated the department desires to submit the application for the requested amount of $5,000,000.00, to be used towards the realignment and roundabout construction project at the intersection of County Roads (CRs) 13 and 50. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said 2026-0649 BC0016 Page 4 Monday, March 23, 2026 www.weld.gov application and authorize the Department of Public Works to submit. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppler and it carried unanimously. 7. Consider Contract ID #10453 Reimbursement Agreement for Preliminary Engineering Services for Design of County Road 66 Corridor Project and Authorize Chair to Sign — Union Pacific Railroad Company: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppler and it carried unanimously. 8. Consider Contract ID #10461 Reimbursement Agreement for Preliminary Engineering Services for Design of County Road 54 Corridor Project and Authorize Chair to Sign — Union Pacific Railroad Company: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously. 9. Consider Contract ID #10490 Memorandum of Agreement to Purchase Property Interest for Acquisition of Public Road Right-of-Way 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 — Guttersen and Company, LLP: Val Mino, Department of Public Works, stated the agreement allows for the County to acquire 1 ,597 square feet of right-of-way and 300 square feet of temporary construction easement, for the cost of $5,000.00, which includes a settlement and is within the department's 2026 budget. Ms. Mino further stated the agreement includes the relocation of a fence and access point. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. New Business — Planning: 1 . Consider Termination of Road Maintenance and Improvement Agreement According to Policy Regarding Collateral for Improvements for Use by Special Review Permit, USR-642 — BURNCO, LLC: Jazmyn Trujillo-Martinez, Department of Planning Services, requested the termination of the agreement related to Use by Special Review Permit, USR-642, as a result of the recently approved vacation of said permit on March 2, 2026. Commissioner Peppier moved to approve said Resolution. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. 2. Consider Termination of Road Maintenance Agreement According to Policy Regarding Collateral for Improvements for Use by Special Review Permit, USR20-0013 — Tom and Jerrilyn Stinar, and Richard and Margaret Vogl, c/o BURNCO, LLC, dba Bestway Concrete and Aggregate: Ms. Trujillo-Martinez requested the termination of the agreement related to 2026-0649 BC0016 Page 5 Monday, March 23, 2026 www.weld.gov USR20-0013, as a result of the recently approved vacation of said permit on March 2, 2026. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said Resolution. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppler and it carried unanimously. Public Comment: 1 . Edwin Grant, Greeley resident, 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 9:31 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 6th day of April, A.D., 2026: Scott K. James, Chair: Aye lop frogrei,s, Jason S. Maxey, Pro-Tem: Aye 41 �SLa�� Perry L. Buck: Aye / a , Lynette Peppier: Aye r'o , �? �. Kevin D. Ross. Aye �'"+`li4 w•. \C° VC/ Attest: a,,,, 00 Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board 2026-0649 BC0016 Attedance List Name - Please Print County of Speaking Address (City, State Zip Code) Email Legibly Residence (Y/N)? FA wvI1 Qva Z411 Z'i"w' Ave `�\. C,vPel lC�w0,34 weVk k. �: Hello