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Minutes
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County, Colorado
Wednesday, March 25, 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 25, 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 — Excused
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 March 11, 2026
Amendments to Agenda: There were no amendments to the Agenda.
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 . Highland Huskies Day, Class 2A Boys Wrestling State Championship —
March 25, 2026: Chair James read the certificate for the record. Tyler Varra,
Captain and Senior, stated this is his personal first title, as well as for the team. He
shared heartfelt highlights from their historical season, expressed pride in his
teammates for not only bringing home three (3) separate titles for individuals this
season but also as a team, and extended gratitude for the support from their
parents and community since they were little children. Jake Varra, Coach, thanked
the Board for their recognition of the team, and stated the team deserved the title
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with how they made every match count. Each of the Commissioners extended their
congratulations to the team for their accomplishments and applauded their
outstanding leadership skills and hard work as a part of Team Weld. (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 Maxey seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote of
three (3) to zero (0), it carried with Commissioner Peppier abstained and
Commissioner Ross excused.
New Business — General:
1 . Consider Contract ID #10450 Agreement for Services for Emergency
Placement of Individuals or Families and Authorize Chair to Sign —
A Woman's Place: Lenny Bottorf, Department of Human Services, stated the
agreement allows for the County to pay the community partner for emergency
placement services of individuals or families eligible for up to 14 days, from April 1 ,
2026, through November 30, 2026, with maximum funds, in the amount of
$10,000.00, for services. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said agreement
and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Peppler and it carried unanimously.
2. Consider Contract ID #10451 Agreement for Services for Emergency
Placement of Individuals or Families and Authorize Chair to Sign —
Catholic Charities and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Denver,
Inc.: Mr. Bottorf stated the agreement allows for the County to pay the community
partner for emergency placement services of individuals or families eligible for up
to 14 days, from April 1 , 2026, through November 30, 2026, with maximum funds,
in the amount of $10,000.00, for services. Commissioner Peppier moved to
approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously.
3. Consider Contract ID #10452 Agreement for Services for Emergency
Placement of Individuals or Families and Authorize Chair to Sign —
Greeley Transitional House, Inc., dba Greeley Family House: Mr. Bottorf stated
the agreement allows for the County to pay the community partner for emergency
placement services of individuals or families for up to 14 days, from April 1 , 2026,
through November 30, 2026, with maximum funds, in the amount of $10,000.00,
for services. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and
it carried unanimously.
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4. Consider Contract ID #10296 Communications Tower and Site License
Agreement for LaSalle Tower (18940 County Road 38, Platteville) and
Authorize Chair and Department of Public Safety Communications to Sign —
Skybeam, LLC, dba Rise Broadband: Cordero Bustos, Department of Public
Safety Communications, stated the agreement allows for continued partnership for
the amount of $2,000.00, per month, for next five (5) years, for a grand total of
revenue, in the amount of $120,000.00. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve
said agreement and authorize the Chair and Department of Public Safety
Communications to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and
it carried unanimously.
5. Consider Contract ID #10343 Communications Tower and Site License
Agreement for Fort Lupton Tower (7625 County Road 31, Fort Lupton) and
Authorize Chair and Department of Public Safety Communications to Sign —
Skybeam, LLC, dba Rise Broadband: Mr. Bustos stated the agreement allows
for continued partnership for the amount of $2,200.00, per month, for next five (5)
years, for a grand total of revenue, in the amount of $132,000.00.
Commissioner Peppier moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair
and Department of Public Safety Communications to sign. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously.
6. Consider Contract ID #10409 Professional Service Agreement for
Photography at 2026 Weld County Fair and Authorize Chair to Sign —
Allison Marie Media: Mikayla Gabel, CSU Extension Services of Weld County,
stated the Weld County Fair Board recommends approval of the agreement with
Allison Marie Media, for photography of the 2026 Weld County Fair, in the amount
of $7,500.00, which is to be paid by a sponsor. 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 Partial Vacation, VAC25-0029, of Use by Special Review Permit,
USR17-0012 — Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company: Diana Aungst,
Department of Planning Services, stated on October 30, 2025, staff received the
request for partial vacation of Use by Special Review Permit, USR17-0012, for the
removal of a 39.06-acre parcel, which would allow for USR26-0014 to operate, if
approved. She stated staff deemed the Conditions of Approval complete as of
March 12, 2026, and recommends approval of the partial vacation.
Todd Messenger and Lisa Shay, applicant representatives, were present for
questions and extended their appreciation to staff in getting this request before the
Board. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said partial vacation. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously.
Public Comment: No public comment was offered.
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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 9:23 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
8th day of April, A.D., 2026:
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