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Home My WebLink About20241610.tiffMINUTES WELD COUNTY COUNCIL April 15, 2024 The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity with the Weld County Home Rule Charter at 6:30 p.m., Monday, April 15, 2024, at the Weld County Administration Building, 1150 0 Street, Greeley, CO. ROLL CALL: El The meeting was called to order by President Nancy Teksten. Councilmembers Elijah Hatch, Cindy Beemer, James Welch and Trent Leisy were present, constituting a quorum of members. Also present was ;Council Secretary Linda Kane. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilmember Hatch made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Councilmember Welch and carried. APPROVAL OF DOCUMENTATION: Approval of March Minutes Councilmember Hatch made a motion to approve the March minutes, seconded by Councilmember Welch, and the motion carried. REVIEW PROGRAM: Sheriff Steve Reams Sheriff Reams said the goal of the sheriff's department is to provide effective public safety services with honor and integrity. The office has three divisions: administration; detentions and patrol. With an overall budget of $73 million: administration makes up $9.8 million; patrol $18.1 million; and detentions $44.9 million. The sheriff said he has 448 employees. EEs. They recently added a records and evidence department. They had been sharing with the Greeley Police Department, but the new records and evidence department has been a "Godsend," the sheriff said. The Sheriff's Department accepts volunteers who are typically focused on a career in law enforcement but can't or don't want to do it full-time. Sheriff Reams said the extra eyes and ears are extremely helpful. The jail currently has about 550 detainees, most of whom are Weld County residents. Capacity at the jail has decreased from about 776 detainees to 562. The jail was forced to expand in 2017-2018, but will not need new facilities unless something dramatic happens with state legislation, the sheriff said. He said the jail structure should be good for another 30 years. He said the department spends a lot of money transporting inmates downtown to the courts. He'd like to see an in-house system implemented to decrease that expense. An estimated 50 percent of inmates are diagnosed or claim some kind of mental issue, Sheriff Reams said. Transgender inmates are on the rise and DUI arrests increased 24.4 percent in 2023 from 2022. The sheriff said that DUls typically occur when a community experiences financial challenges. For more information, see addendum 1. CO -4 Vn;Go.-Fian.S o6/14/0 -Li 2024-1610 PUBLIC COMMENT: Bob Grand of Keenesburg thanked Council for responding to his questions regarding eligibility and concerns pertaining to Commissioner Lori Saine. OLD BUSINESS: There was none. NEW BUSINESS: Coordinator Reports/Councilman Reports There were none. Bills Councilmember Leisy made a motion to approve bills, it was seconded by Councilmember Hatch and carried. The bills were paid as follows: o Weld County Phone Bill for March $25.15 ADJOURNMENT: By acclamation, the meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m. May 20, 2024 / Council President, Nancy Teksten Council Secretary, Linda Kane Weld County Sheriff's Office 2024 Budget (73 mil) ■ 30-10-523. Sheriffpermjtsforconcea1ed handguns • The "glue" of the agency, 77 positions • Office Admin Staff, Booking Technicians, Victim Advocates, Professional Standards, Posse, Reserves, etc. • Added Records and Evidence since last presentation on • Concealed Weapons Permits • Manage over 27,000 active permits in the County (ii,000 when I took over) • Training • 463.2 employees to keep fully trained and 386.E must remain POST compliant (2023) • Internal affairs • Use of Force Incidents • 66 patrol • 162 Detentions • it Courts • Internal investigations • 8o (25 administrative inv, S5 supervisor inv) • 51 sustained complaints m 30 -lo -511. Sheriff custodian of jail; • the Sheriff shall have charge and custody of the jails of the county, and them phimself or of the prisoners in the jails, and shall supervise through a deputy or jailer. m 30-10-514. Sheriff to transport prisoners m 30-10-515. Sheriff to execute writs -attend court • 284 Uniformed Deputies/Staff • Forced to expand capacity in 2017-2018 • Previous capacity: 776 (958 physical beds if overcrowded) ■ Current capacity: 1177 (1335 beds if overcrowded) • 2018 ■ 759 ADP 12,330 intakes ▪ 12,441 releases ■ 2023 592 ADP • 9,315 intakes 9,125 releases *Other factors not listed* ■ 21 Transgender Review Boards (continually on the rise) ■ 296 documented medical emergencies (those requiring a Code 5) ■ 18,303 court hearings facilitated by deputies (includes virtual and off site) ■ DUI arrests increased 24.4% in 2023 from 2022 ■ 2,860 public fingerprints completed at the jail front lobby in 2023 ■ 14,845 inmate visits facilitated and monitored in 2023 (5,570 on site and 9,068 remote) ■ 6,924 professional visits processed by front desk staff ■ 5,570 on site inmate visits ■ 21,449 pieces of incoming mail processed by front desk staff ■ 30-10-516. Sheriffs to preserve peace -command aid; It is the duty of the sheriffs, undersheriffs and deputies to keep and preserve the peace in their respective counties, and to quiet and suppress all affrays, riots, and unlawful assemblies and insurrections. For that purpose, and for the service of process in civil or criminal cases, and in apprehending or securing any person for felony or breach of the peace, they, and every coroner, may call to their aid such person of their county as they may deem necessary. Persons Crimes ■ 102.2 FTEs assigned for patrol ■ Approximately 50,736 • 60,000 in 2018 • 6,704 criminal reports ▪ 5840 in 2018 ■ 10,209 traffic contacts • 13116 in 2018 Assault Offenses Homicide Offenses 265 3 Sex Offenses Property Crimes 37 Arson Burglary/ Breaking & Entering larceny / Theft Motor Vehicle Theft Robbery Vehicle Trespass 7 137 360 115 7 32 ■ Reduced jail staffing by 25 FTE, from 284 to 259 ■ Added a 7 person SRO unit to provide Deputies to each school in unincorporated Weld ■ 6 deputies, 1 sergeant IlJ(111t! weioc sM,ar..toch,in a,, .. Weld County Sheriff's Office to change response to certain calls amid staffing shortages rr^:tClOS PC, Of thallgin �l'll}1111f" W N1,A. dt S4-fky cawkr.� J �, xane _ Weld sheriff Staffing situation will get worse before it gets better `Niii 1;607i 448.2 authorized (2024) Department/division Number of vacancies Administration SO Support Services Technician Booking SO Booking Shift Supervisor Evidence Unit - SO SO Evidence Technician Inmate Services SO Corrections Counselor Iii Investigations SO Detective Patrol SO Patrol Deputy II Records Unit - SO SO Records Technician Security SO Custodial Lead:Worker" SO Detention Deputy Grand Total 1 3 3 11 11 1 1 21 2 19 ?epartrnnt/division .. Administration SO Office Technician IV Booking SO Booking Technician I Inmate Services SO Corrections Counselor III Investigations SO Detective Ordinance Enforcement SO Animal Control & Code Enf :. Patrol SO Patrol Deputy II .. . Regional Lab SO Criminalist III Security SO Custodial Lead Worker rand Total Number of Vacancies _. 1 S S 3 3. 3 3 9 2 2 OFFICE OF WELD COUNTY COUNCIL 1150 O Street P O BOX 758 GREELEY, COLORADO 80632 EMAIL: countycouncil@weldgov.com PHONE: 970-400-4780 WEBSITE: www.weldgov.com WELD COUNTY COUNCIL 2024 - 1st Quarter REPORT TO THE PEOPLE The Weld County Council is mandated in accordance with the Home Rule Charter of Weld County, Colorado, to report to the people of Weld County on a quarterly basis, those matters related to the council's review of Weld County government. This report summarizes the activities of the Weld County Council during the first quarter of the calendar year 2024. January 22, 2024 Selection of Meeting Dates Meeting dates were set for the year. Council will no longer meet the third Monday of January in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Selection of President and Vice -President Councilmember Nancy Teksten was elected President and Councilmember Elijah Hatch was elected Vice -President. February 26, 2024 Discussion Regarding Salary Setting The discussion was tabled to March when a full Council was present. March 18, 2024 Discuss Salary Setting Process Council intends to establish some guidelines to setting salaries for elected officials. It will be a public - facing process. Salaries for commissioners will be set in the fall. WELD COUNTY COUNCIL Council President Nancy Teksten Council Vice -President Elijah Hatch Councilmember Trent Leisy Councilmember Cindy Beemer Councilmember James Welch Date Signed: May 20, 2024 WELD COUNTY PHONE BILL Division: County Council County Council From 04/01/2024 To 04/30/2024 00:02:06 $0.06 $25.00 $0.00 $25.06 00:02:06 $0.06 $25.00 $0.00 $25.06 Department County Council Number Of Calls Total Duration 00:02:06 Call Flood Non -Fixed Cost Cost Cost $0.06 $25.00 Total Cost $0.00 $25.06 Department: County Council User: Kane, Linda _Standard VoIP Phone Number. 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Affidavit of Publication OFFICE OF WELD COUNTY COUNCIL 1150 O Sheet POSOX 756 GRF_ELEV, COLORADO80692 EMAIL: countyoourKil(Pweldgovaom PHONE: 970-100.4780 WEBSRE www.weklgov.can wELD couNry couNaL 2023 - 4t11 Quarter REPORT 7O THE PEOPLE The War CouNy Council s mandated sat go,,,T nce with the Home Rule Charter d Weld Camry, Cobrado, ro report ro the PaoWe of Weld COrygy not a quaAerty b�is. those matters related to the coundYa reYtaw of WOW County of government Tors report summarizes the abtivbies of the Wed County Couxil during the lounh quarter of the calendar year 2023. odTdber,8, :II= Counh Co+nmidsiorrers ores Olio: notice ro consider a "easiest to retain dYoess hinds .the 2224..1 Commissioner No... gave 8 project overview. He said the facilities deparfinerfl worked wiN tin architect to develop a conceptual improvement plan to Island Grove Park He said the park has tatting foundations, root and =tritium= concerrw. The a hire re y rendering would include an arena whh stadum seating, dassrcom spaces hint would show the young popularion me wurny believes to egriCutturel youth. Cheryl Petepi, Chief Rnandal ORicer, said me total project cost rs $fit.2 mllpon with project lundng coming in at 57A.5 milrwn. Thal leaves a funding gap of $2,69 million. With medean home values to Web County .1..10 ,000, the average homeowner would see a $109 tax increase should the esoluldn be passed. Ms. Patel, said the county assessor estimates next yeses lax income to decline by 20 percent Commissioner Scott James said he was not in support of the restitution but charged his mind after tlisprsston. He said 4mmlaslpnere dpn,•t roles Ale holding d taxperer dopers Iighdy. He said rho resolution was not a decision or invesoment into Island Grove, twat a corsweratkin of the hry's future fiscal responsDi,ty. Reap/urpn 229: A,... 1f of 2A24Tekateirlpeased few CGaren endf itember Deemer made a motion W approve Resolution 229, it was seCOMeci by Ceunglmember Counoin and failed by h H cote. end Lei y voted rs eeemar and Teksten voted lea tour bat the resokh '. Councflmembers Welch, Hatch and Leisy voted against p. _ November 20, 2023 Mr. Rely, a brief overview of his d HaN. Diragq of r. Worh1 apartment which includes 9 envisions; : Admintatration, Engineenrtg, Graver Roads Managemeru. Maintenarroe Support, Miring, Pavement Managemem. Read and 8ritlge Conatrudtion, bucking. erM Weeds. His 2023. departrnenf had 33 employees rum -over Thus tar in He 5aio his employees do 1he hest they can to provide a safe and economic dhaseucture to the pudic. Public Works is responsible for the maintenance of 2,133 miles of gravel roads, 751 miles of hard• sunaced roads. a3p bridges, and ttauaends or aI>.erts. More information can be round at hitpaJiwww.vcraILGovernmemi0epartmem5'Public-Works. Commissioners' oresenitrp�,poddg Vfsider a nosiest to retain excess /uR{j� or Cie 2424 W1daA' Ryan Rohe, Dkecror d Finance and AdmkYstratl0n aria Cheryl PatteYl, CFO, were on hand to elaborate on disctssims held last momh regaNMg retaining excess funds far data 2024 burger. tds. Patted said data assessed vaple le es,mafetl to go down 546. t rrl8bn in 2024. The retarder cif access lands would bat put toward fadLry maintenance. Pudic works road salary projects and butltltng atxxlssloirrry nestle. Resaturbn 230.• Apddvelrgtetainir�exCess funds for 2024 � arydrers tnmeaaafe rraeds drmafiu ' r illy res mW pub=„arks road se 6 Molests hint lnfnastnrdure r �mar��g Councilmember Reamer made a motion ro approve Resoludon� 3₹ 0 -and p was secorWed by Cpuncilmomber Teksten. Cwncr7manrbers Beeman and Teksten wted i 1 favor d the res Iudon and Councitmembers W. and Leisy voted against it The resoldion dW not pass due to a Zack of a majorpy vole. County ro 16, 2023 Nevin Ras,. Wed c, gilm Board of Cpcom �om commissioners' buss Commissioner Ross gave a yearin•review glimpse into tt>e commissioner' business during the last year. There were 6 key focus point: 1) Strategic Plan. This included input from leadership, elected officials and employees. 2) Enterprise Resource Plannkg. Software in Human Resources is Immo.OX. and repacw, The peyros system end benetrts Padwga fe "" pkaecf. Fetililies Nester Plan, WOW is ono d iha top five fastest growing counties in are nat+on. •Wo cornmue to bole at ways to improve ora`I�r5paz, Mr. Rose saw. He said e5 me county continue, to grow and double:in:sil:e. the coWpy cool need ro eontkwe MovWing servioas lo residents. a) Employes PcnQagemem. The county issued a sadslacdon survey and 80 pattern of amp(oyees partncipated, D�m9 the odtxrlssiorrors. sat ales c invesUnent ward County. In 2023, the county bought several pieces or gro .. some to use As Worage hi largo ehicies. 6) Artificial Inleipgence. Ways in.. AI could improve county practices is being explored. WELD COUNTY COUNCIL touncilmember James Welch Cindy Beeman Date Signed: February 28, 2024 Published Greeley Tribune March 16, 2024 — 2040778 STATE OF COLORADO ss. County of Weld, I, the undersigned agent, of said County of Weld, being duly sworn, say that I am an advertising clerk of THE GREELEY TRIBUNE, that the same is a three days weekly plus Sunday newspaper of general circulation and printed and published in the City of Greeley in said county and state; that the notice or advertisement, of which the annexed is a true copy, has been published in said daily newspcb, -for consecutive (days): that the notice was published in the regular and entire issue of every number of said newspaper during the period and time of publication of said notice, and in the newspaper proper and not in a supplement thereof; that the first publication of said notice was 16th day of March A.D. 2024 and the last publication thereof: in the issue of said newspaper 16th day of March A.D. 2024 has been published continuously and uninterruptedly during the period of at least six months next prior to the first issue thereof contained said notice or advertisement above referred to; that said newspaper has been admitted to the United States mails as second-class matter under the provisions of the Act of March 3, 1879, or any amendments thereof; and that said newspaper is a daily newspaper duly qualified for publishing legal notices and advertisements within the meaning of the laws of the State of Colorado. Subscribed and sworn to before me this' day of March, 2024 fat the County of Weld, State of Colorado. Acct#:11033 Ad #: 2040778 Cost: $132.00 Public SHAYLA NAJERA NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF COLORADO NOTARY ID 20174031965 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES July 31, 2025 Hello