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Home My WebLink About20242158.tiffRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 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 14, 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 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 July 31, 2024, as printed, Commissioner Buck moved to approve. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. IR CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the Certification of Hearings conducted on July 31, 2024, as follows: 1) USR24-0010 - Sunlight Farm, LLC, c/o Pivot Solar 59, LLC. Commissioner James seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. • AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the Agenda. • CONSENT AGENDA: There was no request for public testimony concerning Partial Vacation, VAC24-0007, of Three -Lot Recorded Exemption, RECX17-0178, for Removal of Lot C — Chugwater Creek, LLC; Partial Vacation, VAC24-0016, of Second Amended Two -Parcel Recorded Exemption, 2AMRE-34, for Removal of Parcel B — M and M Excavation Company; Partial Vacation, VAC24-0017, of Two -Lot Recorded Exemption, RE -5104, for Removal of Lot B — Arnusch Land Company, LLC; and Partial Vacation, VAC24-00018, of Two -Parcel Subdivision Exemption, SE -481, for Removal of Parcel B — Legendary Land Holdings, LLC. Commissioner James moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Minutes, Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Page 1 2024-2158 BC0016 • PRESENTATIONS: 1) RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, NOXIOUS WEED MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD - RONALD BRODA: Chair Ross read the certificate recognizing Ronald Broda for his volunteer contributions to the Noxious Weed Management Advisory Board for the citizens of Weld County. El 2) RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION - ELIZABETH BARBER: Chair Ross read the certificate for the record. Commissioner James provided several accomplishments regarding the leadership demonstrated by Ms. Barber during her tenure on multiple boards on behalf of Weld County. Elizabeth Barber was present and took an opportunity to thank the Board for their recognition and support, and further expressed her excitement for the notable growth she experienced on the Human Services Advisory Commission and the Workforce Development Board. In turn, each Commissioner extended their appreciation for her volunteer contributions for the citizens of Weld County. El 3) RECOGNITIONS OF SERVICES, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD - ELIZABETH BARBER AND LORI CUNO: Chair Ross read the certificates recognizing Elizabeth Barber and Lori Cuno for their volunteer contributions to the Workforce Development Board for the citizens of Weld County. (Clerk's Note: The group gathered for a photo opportunity.) re WARRANTS: 1) GENERAL WARRANTS - AUGUST 13, 2024: Commissioner James moved to approve the General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. • BIDS: 1) APPROVE BID #B2400112, HEATING, VENTILATION, AND COOLING (HVAC) BELTS - FACILITIES DEPARTMENT: Toby Taylor, Purchasing Department, stated staff recommends selecting the lowest bidder who met specifications, Fastenal, for the total amounts listed in their bid response, and noted parts will be ordered on an as -needed basis throughout the year. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. El 2) APPROVE BID #B2400114, HEATING, VENTILATION, AND COOLING (HVAC) FILTERS - FACILITIES DEPARTMENT: Mr. Taylor reviewed staffs recommendation to select Superior Filtration, the low bidder meeting specifications, for the total amounts listed in their bid response, and noted parts will be ordered on an as -needed basis throughout the year. Commissioner James moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. • NEW BUSINESS: 1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8590 AGREEMENT FOR APPLIED RESEARCH IN CHILD WELFARE (ARCH) PROJECT SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - LARIMER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES: Jamie Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services, stated the agreement with Larimer County Department of Human Services allows for them to be a pass -through agency for participation in applied research services conducted by the Colorado State University (CSU) concerning child welfare. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. Minutes, Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Page 2 2024-2158 BC0016 .! 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8616 2024-2027 WELD COUNTY UPSTATE REGIONAL PLAN FOR WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA), AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD TO SIGN: Ms. Ulrich stated the regional plan is required every four (4) years by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), which includes continuous initiatives and client opportunities provided through Employment Services of Weld County. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said plan and authorize the Chair, Department of Human Services, and Workforce Development Board to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously. 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8614 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR BRIDGE 60.5/49A REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Michael Bedell, Department of Public Works, stated the agreement funding, in an amount not to exceed $2 Million, is administered by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for the Bridge 60.58/49A replacement project located east of the Greeley Airport. He indicated the project is on the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), a design consultant will be utilized in early 2025, and construction is anticipated to commence in a few years. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner James, carried unanimously. 4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8628 AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING INSPECTIONS, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN — TOWN OF NEW RAYMER: Elizabeth Relford, Interim Director for the Department of Planning Services, stated the agreement allows for the County to perform electrical and plumbing inspections and permitting in accordance with codes for the construction of the new fire station for the Town of New Raymer. She acknowledged the efforts of Bruce Barker, County Attorney, and Dave Long, Mayor for the Town of New Raymer, expedite this agreement, which was approved by the Town on Monday. Commissioner James moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Buck, carried unanimously. (Clerk's Note: The contract ID number and title of this item was corrected following the meeting.) El 5) CONSIDER ANNEXATION AGREEMENT AND PETITION FOR ANNEXATION NOS. 1 AND 2 FOR PORTIONS OF CRS 18 AND 59, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - TOWN OF KEENESBURG: Ms. Relford presented the annexation agreement and petition for portions of County Roads (CRs) 18 and 59, which she identified is pursuant to terms of a prior agreement for road and intersection improvements for the Town of Keenesburg, with the understanding that once the improvements were completed the Town would annex into their jurisdiction. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said agreement and petition, and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. --- 6) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD: Commissioner James moved to approve said appointment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. 7) CONSIDER REASSIGNMENT AND REAPPOINTMENT TO NOXIOUS WEED MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD: Commissioner Buck moved to approve said reassignment and reappointment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously. Minutes, Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Page 3 2024-2158 BC0016 PUBLIC COMMENT: 1) Steve Teets, City of Greeley resident, offered his comments to the Board. 2) Edwin Grant, City of 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 9:25 a.m. These Minutes were approved on the 28th day of August, 2024. 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