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Home My WebLink About20242202.tiffRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2024 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, August 19, 2024, 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 Kevin D. Ross, Chair Commissioner Perry L. Buck, Pro-Tem Commissioner Mike Freeman Commissioner Scott K. James Commissioner Lori Saine Also present: County Attorney, Bruce Barker Clerk to the Board, Esther Gesick Interim Controller, Chris D'Ovidio ▪ MINUTES: There being no corrections to the Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of August 5, 2024, as printed, Commissioner James moved to approve. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. ▪ AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the Agenda. • CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. El WARRANTS: 1) GENERAL WARRANTS - AUGUST 16, 2024: Commissioner James moved to approve the General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. • NEW BUSINESS: 1) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF PATRICK O'NEILL AS DIRECTOR OF WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES: Chair Ross invited Patrick O'Neill to share an introduction as the new Facilities Director. Commissioner James stated he appreciates the experience Mr. O'Neill brings to the team, Commissioner Freeman commented he is anticipating working with him as the department Coordinator for the remainder of his term, and Commissioner Buck welcomed him to Weld County. Commissioner Saine expressed her intent to abstain from the vote, not because of the person, but because of the process, but welcomed him to the role. Chair Ross stated Mr. O'Neill comes highly recommended by the Arapahoe County Commissioners. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said ql,a Minutes, Monday, August 19, 2024 Page 1 2024-2202 BC0016 appointment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and upon a roll call vote, the motion carried four (4) to one (1), with Commissioner Saine abstaining. • 2) CONSIDER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR HOTEL AND RESTAURANT (COUNTY) LIQUOR LICENSE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - R AND D 14 CORRIDOR, LLC, DBA DEWEY'S BAR AND GRILL: Matthew Conroy, Assistant County Attorney, provided a brief description of the location of the facility, which has been licensed since 2001, with the current licensee holding the permit since 2019, and staff has no referral concerns. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said renewal and authorize the Chair to sign the liquor license. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously. i 3) CONSIDER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR TAVERN (COUNTY) LIQUOR LICENSE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - EL CENTENARIO ENTERTAINMENT, LLC, DBA EL CENTENARIO NIGHTCLUB: Mr. Conroy provided a brief description of the location of the facility, and noted during the referral review, staff noticed an issue with the building permit. Robert Godin, Building Official, explained there were administrative tasks that needed to be concluded, thus he conducted an inspection to verify the work was completed, per the 2018 permit. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said renewal application and authorize the Chair to sign the liquor license. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman and the motion carried unanimously. • 4) CONSIDER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR HOTEL AND RESTAURANT (COUNTY) LIQUOR LICENSE, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - REA'S DINER AT DILLARDS, LLC, DBA REA'S DINER AT DILLARDS: Mr. Conroy provided a brief description of the facility location, noted the current owner has held the license since 2022, and staff has no concerns. Commissioner James moved to approve said renewal and authorize the Chair to sign the liquor license. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. • 5) CONSIDER EXTERNAL USERS EVENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTRACT, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Karla Ford, Office Manager, stated this contract is necessary for use of space at Aims Community College for the upcoming State of the County event. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously. i 6) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8539 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR K-9 COMFORT DOG MINISTRY AT WELD COUNTY REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CENTER (WCRCC) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES/REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH: Tina Powell, Director of the Department of Public Safety Communications, stated this agreement allows the K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry to bring therapy dogs to the dispatch center on a regular basis, as well as upon request during special circumstances, and there is no cost to the County. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair and Department of Public Safety Communications to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and carried unanimously. • 7) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8588 COMMUNICATIONS TOWER AND SITE LEASE AGREEMENT AT SOUTHWEST SERVICE SUBSTATION (4209 CR 24.5), AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR AND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS TO SIGN - WESTERN MIDSTREAM OPERATING, LP: Ms. Powell stated this lease agreement allows for placement of four (4) antennas at 100- and 180 -foot increments on the County tower located at the Southwest Service Substation. She noted there is no cost to the County, and Western Midstream Operating, LP, will pay $19,200.00, Minutes, Monday, August 19, 2024 Page 2 2024-2202 BC0016 annually, during the term of the lease. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Buck, carried unanimously. ▪ 8) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8613 CHANGE ORDER TO AGREEMENT FOR MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT FOR SURFACE GRAVEL SUPPLY (BID #B2400037) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - J2 CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC.: Mike Livengood, Department of Public Works, stated the contractor has performed to specification thus far, and this Change Order extends the delivery of an additional 40,000 tons of gravel, through December 2024, at a cost of $670,000.00, which has been budgeted. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said change order and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously. • 9) CONSIDER 2024 FUNDING AWARD ALLOCATION RECOMMENDATION FOR PROJECT #24-4 ERIE HOME REHABILITATION PROGRAM THROUGH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM: Elizabeth Relford, CDBG Program Manager, stated the CDBG Advisory Committee has recommended suport of the Town of Erie Home Rehabilitation Program, in the amount of $167,000.00, specifically 10 single family dwellings, at $16,000.00 each, and targeting three (3) manufactured home parks within their community. She noted the repair and rehabilitation work will be completed by Brothers Development. Commissioner Saine moved to approve said funding award allocation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. IR 10) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENT TO WELD COUNTY REGIONAL OPIOID COUNCIL: Commissioner Buck moved to approve said appointment and reappointment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously. PLANNING: 1) CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAND USE APPLICATIONS TIMELINE EXTENSION FOR USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMITS, USR24-0012 AND USR24-0013, FOR 1041 MAJOR FACILITIES OF PUBLIC UTILITY OUTSIDE OF SUBDIVISIONS AND HISTORIC TOWNSITES IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - HORUS ENERGY, DBA JANUS SOLAR, LLC, AND PROSPECT SOLAR, LLC: Karin McDougal, Deputy County Attorney, stated this agreement is necessary to extend the statutory timeline requirements for processing of a 1041 application. Commissioner James moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously. • 2) CONSIDER CERTIFICATION TO WELD COUNTY TREASURER OF ZONING VIOLATION PENALTIES AS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - CONSUELO HERNANDEZ (CONT'D FROM 5/20/2024): Karin McDougal, Deputy County Attorney, provided a brief description of the location of the property, and stated the court assessed a $20 daily penalty in 2021. She described the various violations and noted former amounts were previously certified by the Board; however, the matter was continued from May 20, 2024, to allow the property owner additional time to bring the site into compliance. Consuelo Hernandez, property owner, explained she inherited the property after her father's death in July, 2023. She detailed certain family obligations which have caused additional delays, described her efforts to contract with companies to remove the contents of the box cars and scrap metal, and requested an additional 90 days to complete the work. Jordan Cook, Zoning Compliance, displayed photographs of the site, taken on August 15, 2024. Ms. McDougal stated this is an agricultural property with no primary use, and although staff understands there are extenuating circumstances, the compliance remains outstanding despite staff's attempts to contact the property owner. Commissioner James encouraged Ms. Hernandez to communicate with staff going forward, and he moved to continue the matter to November 18, 2024. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Saine. Commissioner Freeman commented this has been a very Minutes, Monday, August 19, 2024 Page 3 2024-2202 BC0016 lengthy violation and he does not support waiving the amount or setting a precedence, and Chair Ross agreed. Ms. Hernandez reiterated she recently inherited the property, in 2023, and she committed to have the work completed within 90 days. She also inquired concerning the status of the uses permitted when the site was originally purchased. Maxwell Nader, Department of Planning Services, explained the Code would not have allowed this type of use without a house as a primary use. Commissioner Saine commented she understands the Code remains unchanged, she appreciated the work being arranged, and stated she will not support any future continuances. Upon a call for the vote, the motion carried four (4) to one (1), with Chair Ross opposed. PUBLIC COMMENT: 1) Edwin Grant, Greeley resident, offered his comments to the Board. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The Resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the Consent Agenda. No Ordinances were approved. 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 9:32 a.m. These Minutes were approved on the 4th day of September, 2024. 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