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Home My WebLink About20241739.tiffRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 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, June 26, 2024, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. El 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 Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon Chief Financial Officer, Cheryl Pattelli • MINUTES: There being no corrections to the Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of June 12, 2024, as printed, Commissioner James moved to approve. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. ▪ CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the Certification of Hearings conducted on June 12, 2024, as follows: 1) RES24-0001 - Sunset Industrial, LLC, 2) USR24-0007 — Tiriel and Brenda Bassett, and 3) USR23-0042 — Michael Boulter Farms, LLC, c/o Liberty Power Innovations, LLC. Commissioner James seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. -9 AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the Agenda. e CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner James moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. ▪ PRESENTATIONS: 1) RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES - JILL BOSHINSKI: Chair Ross read the certificate for the record. Robert Godin, Department of Planning Services, expressed his appreciation for Ms. Boshinski and her wealth of institutional knowledge, and gave a brief overview of her tenure with Weld County, which began at the Assessor's Office 37 years ago. He stated Dave Sprague, former Weld County Building Official, offered Ms. Boshinski the opportunity to become a building inspector and she rose to the challenge. He highlighted her value in a male -dominated `'h5 Minutes, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 Page 1 2024-1739 BC0016 profession, extended his appreciation for her presence and dedication to making Weld County a safer place to live, and noted she will be missed. Each Commissioner, in turn, extended their congratulations, wished Ms. Boshinski the best in her retirement and future endeavors, and thanked her for her dedication to the citizens of Weld County. (Clerk's Note: The group gathered for a photo opportunity.) WARRANTS: 1) GENERAL WARRANTS - JUNE 25, 2024: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. • NEW BUSINESS: 1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8413 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR FRONT RANGE COMMUNICATIONS CONSORTIUM (FRCC) RADIO INTEROPERABILITY CHANNEL SHARING FOR SAFER GRANT PROGRAM BETWEEN WELD COUNTY REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CENTER (WCRCC) AND VARIOUS AGENCIES, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR, SHERIFF'S OFFICE, AND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS TO SIGN: Cordero Bustos, Department of Public Safety Communications, stated the memorandum of understanding (MOU) is a result of the School Safe Program implemented by Weld County School District 6, which outlines the department's operational responsibilities, should an event occur at a school, by connecting first responders to personnel inside the school through a radio network. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said memorandum of understanding and authorize the Chair, Sheriff's Office, and Department of Public Safety Communications to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. • 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8404 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR NURSE HOME VISITOR PROGRAM (NHVP) / NURSE -FAMILY PARTNERSHIP (NFP) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Jason Chessher, Director of the Department of Public Health and Environment, stated the agreement allows public health care workers to partner with mothers throughout their pregnancy, birth, and the first two (2) years of a child's life to ensure milestones are met and to provide parenting education and techniques. He further stated the program is fully funded by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, in the amount of $1.3 Million, and staff recommends approval. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously. El 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8290 ACCEPTANCE OF PURCHASE ORDER FUNDS FOR AMERICORPS PLANNING GRANT AND AUTHORIZE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO DISBURSE FUNDS: Jamie Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services, stated the funding provided through the purchase order will be utilized to administer water and energy saving measures for Weld County residents. Commissioner Buck moved to accept said purchase order funds and authorize the Department of Human Services to disburse said funds. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner James, carried unanimously. • 4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8298 MODIFICATION LETTER TO EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION AND WORK PLAN FOR WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) VETERAN'S SERVICE TO CAREER PROGRAM (VSCP), AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO SIGN: Ms. Ulrich stated the program is operated through the Employment Services Division of Weld County and explained the modification letter will extend the period of performance through June 30, 2025. Commissioner James moved to approve said modification letter and authorize the Chair and Department of Human Services to sign. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Minutes, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 Page 2 2024-1739 BC0016 5) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8302 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION AND WORK PLAN FOR WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) WORKFORCE TRAINING GRANT ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD TO SIGN: Ms. Ulrich stated funding through the expenditure authorization will be used to support individuals in need of re-skilling, up-skilling, or next-skilling. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said expenditure authorization and authorize the Chair, Department of Human Services, and Workforce Development Board to sign. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 6) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8303 AGREEMENT FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO SIGN - SIGNAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORK: Ms. Ulrich stated the agreement provides out -patient residential substance abuse evaluation and treatment services for children, adolescents, and families. Commissioner James moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair and Department of Human Services to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. 7) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8351 AMENDMENT #1 TO AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION OF ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - EVERDRIVEN TECHNOLOGIES, LLC: Ms. Ulrich stated the agency provides safe transportation to and from school for foster youth. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously. 8) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8374 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR MEDICAID INTAKE SPECIALIST AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 6: Ms. Ulrich stated the department provides a Medicaid Intake Specialist outreach worker, co -located at Weld County School District 6, one day per week, for on -site eligibility services for families within the school district. She expanded the school district reimburses Weld County for services through the memorandum of understanding. Commissioner Saine moved to approve said memorandum of understanding and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Buck, carried unanimously. El 9) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8375 COLLABORATIVE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) FUNDING AWARD ATTESTATION STATEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Ulrich stated the Attestation Statement serves as the notice of acceptance for the Collaborative Management Program (CMP) memorandum of understanding for the 2024-2025 state fiscal year. Commissioner James moved to approve said attestation statement and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. El 10) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8350 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR VARIOUS CORE AND NON -CORE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - BETTER THAN GOOD COUNSELING, LLC: Ms. Ulrich stated the agency, Better Than Good Counseling, LLC, is a post -bid (Bid #62400040) vendor, and the agreement provides mental health services to families within the child welfare system. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously. 11) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8377 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR EDUCATIONAL, RELIEF, AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR FOSTER CARE AND KINSHIP FAMILIES, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - FOSTER SOURCE: Ms. Ulrich stated Foster Source provides trauma education, relief services, and therapeutic services for foster and kinship families in Minutes, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 Page 3 2024-1739 BC0016 partnership and collaboration with departmental staff. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously. e 12) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8393 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - INLINGO, LLC: Ms. Ulrich stated the agreement is for language translation and interpretation services. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously. IR 13) CONSIDER REAPPOINTMENTS TO NORTHERN COLORADO RETAC (NORTHEAST COLORADO REGIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND TRAUMA SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL): Commissioner James moved to approve said reappointments. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman and it carried unanimously. 14) CONSIDER TERMINATION OF WELD COUNTY INVOLVEMENT IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL/TRAUMA SERVICE COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS AND MEETINGS: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated July 1, 2024, is the effective date of Code Ordinance #2024-07 to remove Chapter 7 from the Weld County Code, and explained the County will no longer be involved with licensing of emergency medical services. He explained, historically, the Emergency Medical/Trauma Service Council reviewed applications annually and provided recommendations to the Board for approval. Mr. Barker stated the original Bylaws were approved in 2004, and amended on two (2) occasions, and required the Board to approve appointments to said council, which Mr. Barker indicated is no longer necessary. Commissioner Freeman explained the Council will continue to operate as an advisory board as a connection between law enforcement, fire, and emergency responders, and indicated that should anything arise, the advisory board will continue to inform the Board of County Commissioners. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said Resolution. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. e 15) CONSIDER REORGANIZATION OF WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES: Jill Scott, Director of the Department of Human Resources and Administration / Chief Human Resources Officer, stated the updated organizational chart reflects reassignments of personnel as a result of the implementation of the Workday system and noted certain job responsibilities are no longer needed because of efficiencies gained by the new system. Commissioner James moved to approve said Resolution and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman. Chair Ross clarified the updated chart reflects a reduction in the workforce. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously. IR 16) CONSIDER AUTHORIZING BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO CONVENE AS A BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: Karin McDougal, Deputy County Attorney, stated the Resolution authorizes the Board of County Commissioners to convene as a County Board of Equalization (CBOE), effective July 1, 2024. In addition, she indicated the Resolution adopts the alternate protest and appeal schedule as a result of Senate Bill (SB) 23-304, which counties with a population of 300,000 or more are required to adhere to. Ms. McDougal recommended the Board adopt the alternate schedule for both reappraisal and intervening years. Ms. McDougal added the CBOE will hear veteran and senior exemption appeals from August 1, 2024, through September 1, 2024, and evaluation and classification appeals for real and personal property from September 1, 2024, through November 1, 2024. She indicated the Resolution allows for the appointment of independent referees to make recommendations to the CBOE and stated staff recommends approval. Commissioner James moved to approve said Resolution. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. Minutes, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 Page 4 2024-1739 BC0016 17) SECOND READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2024-11, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE (PER DIEM): Commissioner James moved to read Code Ordinance #2024-11 by title only. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. Mr. Barker read the title for the record. Cheryl Pattelli, Director of the Department of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, stated there have been no additional changes since First Reading. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner James moved to approve Code Ordinance #2024-11 on Second Reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman and it carried unanimously. 18) FINAL READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2024-09, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 21 AREAS AND ACTIVITIES OF STATE INTEREST OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE (1041 WOGLA CODE CHANGES): Commissioner Freeman moved to read Code Ordinance #2024-11 by title only. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously. Mr. Barker read the title for the record. Jason Maxey, Director of the Department of Oil and Gas Energy, thanked staff for their collaboration and cooperation. He indicated there have been no comments, questions, or requests for changes from industry partners since Second Reading, held on June 10, 2024; however, he recommended Sections 21-5-320.B(6) and 21-5-350.A(3) of the Weld County Code be stricken and no longer required in order to streamline the process by removing duplication. He stated the Code provisions have no bearing on the overall review of oil and gas applications and staff recommends approval. Commissioner Saine stated she appreciates staff addressing the flowline regulations since they are already regulated by the State. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner James moved to approve Code Ordinance #2024-11 on Final Reading, as amended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Saine and it carried unanimously. El PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment was offered. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The Resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the Consent Agenda. Code Ordinance #2024-11 was approved on Second Reading and Code Ordinance #2024-09 was approved on Final Reading, as amended. 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 9:33 a.m. Minutes, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 Page 5 2024-1739 BC0016 These Minutes were approved on the 10th day of July, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNtORAUU- ATTEST: Weld County Clerk to the Board BY: Deputy Clerk to the Board Kevin D. Ross, Chair Perry L. Bt k, Pro-Tem Minutes, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 Page 6 2024-1739 BC0016 Hello