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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 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, October 28, 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 — EXCUSED
Commissioner Perry L. Buck, Pro-Tem
Commissioner Mike Freeman
Commissioner Scott K. James
Commissioner Lori Saine
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon
Chief Financial Officer, Cheryl Pattelli
El MINUTES: There being no corrections to the Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of October 14, 2024, as printed, Commissioner James moved to approve.
Commissioner Freeman 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.
---� WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS - OCTOBER 25, 2024: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the
General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
El BIDS:
1) PRESENT BID #62400138, WELD COUNTY ASSESSOR'S AND TREASURER'S OFFICE BUILDING
(1400 N. 17TH AVE, GREELEY) BULLET RESISTANT WALL AND WINDOW PANELS FOR LOBBIES -
FACILITIES DEPARTMENT: Carolyn Geisert, Purchasing Department, stated five (5) bids were received
and staff will make a recommendation on November 13, 2024.
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IR NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 55 BETWEEN CRS 44 AND 46: Amy Mutchie,
Department of Public Works, stated the closure will begin November 4, 2024, and go through
November 7, 2024, for the replacement of a drainage culvert. She further stated the one (1) mile gravel
portion of the detour route has already been treated for dust control, with the rest of the detour route
paved. Commissioner James moved to approve said temporary closure. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Freeman and it carried unanimously.
2) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 5.5 BETWEEN CR 26 AND
PEARL HOWLETT RD: Ms. Mutchie stated the closure will begin November 12, 2024, and go through
November 22, 2024, for the replacement of an irrigation culvert. She further stated water will be used for
dust control, as needed, for the one (1) mile gravel portion of the detour route and the length of the
closure will also include asphalt patching. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said temporary
closure. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
El 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8797 TAX INCENTIVE AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO
C.R.S. §30-11-123, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR PRO-TEM TO SIGN - TEXAS FARM PRODUCTS
COMPANY, DBA TFP NUTRITION: Cheryl Pattelli, Chief Financial Officer, stated staff received a request
to utilize the County's Personal Property Tax Rebate Program by Texas Farm Products,
dba TFP Nutrition, which specializes in manufacturing and distribution of animal pet foods. She indicated
the company, founded in Texas, is looking to establish their first Colorado operation locate in Platteville.
Ms. Pattelli stated $90 million is the estimate cost of expansion, and approximately $59.5 million is new
equipment. She reported the company will hire 100 full-time employees, of which an estimated 65%
reside in Weld County, with an estimated wage of $63,453.00. Based on the company's equipment
investment of $59.5 million, Ms. Pattelli indicated $572,629.00 is eligible for a partial personal property
tax rebate over a period of ten (10) years. Commissioner James moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair Pro-Tem to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried
unanimously.
4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8822 TAX INCENTIVE AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO
C.R.S. §30-11-123, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR PRO-TEM TO SIGN - NORTH AMERICAN MACHINES
OF COLORADO, DBA TRULOG SIDING: Ms. Pattelli stated staff received a request to utilize the
County's Personal Property Tax Rebate Program by North American Machines of Colorado, dba Trulog
Siding. She indicated the company specializes in manufacturing of metal siding that is designed to give
structures the appearance of a log cabin. She indicated the company is an existing company located in
LaSalle, Colorado, but is seeking to expand their operation and production capacity. Ms. Pattelli
explained the company's consideration of constructing a new production and distribution facilities has
estimated an investment of equipment at $5.1 million, of which $4.1 million will be new equipment, and
stated the company anticipates hiring at least eight (8) new full-time employees with an estimated wage
of $65,000.00 per year. She noted the company estimates 74% of their employees reside in Weld County
and based on the company's equipment investment of $4.1 million, Ms. Pattelli indicated $39,458.00 is
eligible for a personal property tax rebate over a period of ten (10) years. Commissioner Saine moved to
approve said agreement and authorize the Chair Pro-Tem to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously.
IE 5) CONSIDER SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR PRO-TEM TO SIGN -
NOCO SANTA SQUAD: Matthew Conroy, Assistant County Attorney, stated the application is for
NoCo Santa Squad and their event being held on November 9, 2024, from 4:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the
Dreams and Dragonflies Event Center near Johnstown, Colorado. He noted the event center is permitted
under Use by Special Review Permit, USR19-0033, and informed the Board staff's concern is the existing
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septic system is permitted for twenty (20) people. Mr. Conroy indicated staff recommends the use of
additional portable toilets to supplement during the event, but noted it is not a requirement.
Martin Gerlach, applicant, provided background to the creation of NoCo Santa Squad and indicated it is
a first responder based non-profit organization for the benefit of children and families in Northern
Colorado during the holiday season. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter.
Commissioner James moved to approve said special event permit and authorize the Chair Pro-Tem to
sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman and it carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
1) CONSIDER CERTIFICATION TO WELD COUNTY TREASURER OF ZONING VIOLATION
PENALTIES AS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - MICHAEL LOPEZ (CONT'D FROM 9/30/2024):
Adria Schiel, Assistant County Attorney, shared the property location and indicated the Weld County
Court found the property was in violation of the Weld County Code and assessed daily penalties, in the
amount of $25.00. She informed the Board, as of October 21, 2024, the property was deemed in
substantial compliance with the Weld County Code and the case was dismissed from the Weld County
Court. Ms. Schiel stated staff recommends not to certify the penalties as a special assessment with the
Treasurer's Office. In response to Chair Pro-Tem Buck, Jordan Cook, Department of Planning Services,
indicated there may have been a lapse in communication with the property owner and the previous
compliance officer, but the property owner has made substantial progress in screening of his property.
Commissioner James thanked the property owner who was not present, and further moved to dismiss
said zoning violation and said penalties are no longer due or owing from the property owner. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Saine and it carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment offered.
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 9:18 a.m.
These Minutes were approved on the 13th day of November, 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY
ATTEST:
Weld County Clerk to the Board
Deputy Clerk to the Board
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