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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 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, December 9, 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 — EXCUSED
Commissioner Scott K. James
Commissioner Lori Saine
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon
Interim Controller, Cheryl Pattelli
• MINUTES:
1) There being no corrections to the Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of
November 20, 2024, as printed, Commissioner Saine moved to approve. Commissioner Buck seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously.
2) There being no corrections to the Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of
Approval of Minutes of November 25, 2024, as printed, Commissioner Buck moved to approve.
Commissioner James seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote of three (3) to one (1), the motion
carried, with Commissioner Saine abstaining.
• CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Saine moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on November 20, 2024, as follows: 1) USR24-0018 — Chad and Cade Smith, c/o
Pivot Solar 65, LLC, and 2) USR24-0016 - Sunset Industrial, LLC. Commissioner James seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
le AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the Agenda.
El CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner James moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed.
Commissioner Buck seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Ei PRESENTATIONS:
1) RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, TREASURER'S OFFICE — RENEE FIELDER: Chair Ross read the
certificate for the record. Renee Fielder was present to thank the Board for their recognition, expressed
her heart -felt appreciation for the experiences while working for Weld County as part of the Assessor's
Office, Department of Information Technology, and the Treasurer's Office, and she shared her excitement
for the plans she has for her retirement. Brigitte Grimm, Weld County Treasurer, shared it has been her
pleasure working with Ms. Fielder for the past year and a half, and identified her as being generous,
caring, sharing her wisdom, and how she will miss her biggest smile and passion for serving the citizens
of Weld County. The Board expressed their gratitude, and congratulated her for her passion in service to
the citizens of Weld County. (Clerk's Note: The group gathered for a photo opportunity.)
WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS - DECEMBER 3, 4, AND 6, 2024: Commissioner James moved to approve
the General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
El BIDS:
1) APPROVE BID #B2400147, LEGAL NEWSPAPER SERVICE FOR 2025 — CLERK TO THE BOARD:
Toby Taylor, Purchasing Department, reviewed staffs recommendation to select the Greeley Tribune,
the low bidder meeting specifications, for the publication rates as submitted. Commissioner James moved
to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously.
2) APPROVE BID #62400151, GRADER BLADES - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:
Mr. Taylor stated staff recommends selecting the lowest bidder who met specifications, Ware Parts and
Equipment, for a total amount of $196,482.00. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said bid. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner James, and it carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR 2025 VICTIM ASSISTANCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (VALE)
GRANT FOR VICTIM WITNESS ASSISTANCE UNIT, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR, 19TH JUDICIAL
DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, AND INTERIM CONTROLLER TO SIGN: Michael Rourke,
19th Judicial District Attorney, alongside Ermelinda Archibeque and Karol Patch, requested the Board's
approval to sign the contract awarding the District Attorney's Office $160,200.00, which will be used to
offset the salaries of six (6) Victim Witness Assistants. He noted this is their third largest source of funding
and there is no county match required. Commissioner Buck expressed her appreciation for their efforts
and further moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair, 19th Judicial District Attorney's
Office, and Interim Controller to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James, and it carried
unanimously.
2) CONSIDER QUOTE FOR BODY WORN CAMERA DIGITAL EVIDENCE MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM SOFTWARE FOR OFFICER SAFETY PLAN 10+ PURSUANT TO MASTER SERVICES AND
PURCHASING AGREEMENT PROCURED THROUGH COLORADO STATE PRICING
COOPERATIVE, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - AXON ENTERPRISES, INC.: Mr. Taylor stated
the Sheriff's Office desires to purchase body worn camera components and software, and due to the
functionality and compatibility with surrounding agencies located within Weld County, the preferred
vendor is Axon Enterprises, Inc. Pursuant to Sections 5-40-100 and 5-4-80 of the Weld County Code, he
informed the Board the procurement source from the Colorado State Pricing Agreement,
#NVP-PA-191032, has been verified and deemed to be in the best interest of the County; therefore, staff
recommends Axon Enterprises, Inc., for the amount of $11,693,640.31, to be amortized over the course
of ten (10) years, with $1,010,211.41, being accounted for in the 2025 budget. Commissioner James
moved to approve said quote and authorize Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
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'` 3) CONSIDER DISSOLUTION OF CHANGE FUND AT WELD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR
SOUTHWEST SUBSTATION BOOKING UNIT: Chris D'Ovidio, Interim Controller, stated there is
currently a change fund of $500.00 that is no longer needed and staff requests to return the money to
the general fund. Commissioner Saine moved to approve said Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
El 4) CONSIDER MINI GRANT APPLICATION FOR SUBSTANCE MISUSE PREVENTION AND
TREATMENT (SUPTR) BLOCK GRANT TREATMENT PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT TO SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY: Jason Chessher, Director
of the Department of Public Health and Environment, requested submittal of the application for grant
funding, in the amount of $9,980.00, to provide the Train the Trainer Program to parents in the Towns of
Johnstown and Milliken, Colorado. Commissioner James moved to approve said application and
authorize the Department of Public Health and Environment to electronically submit. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
• 5) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8906 GRANT APPLICATION FOR MOUNTAIN AND PLAINS
REGION 8 ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE THRIVING COMMUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM (TIER II) FOR
LEAD POISONING PREVENTION AND RESPONSE TASK FORCE, AND AUTHORIZE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT TO SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY - JSI RESEARCH AND
TRAINING INSTITUTE: Mr. Chessher stated fewer than ten percent (10%) of Medicaid eligible children
receive blood tests for lead poisoning, despite being required and paid for through the Medicaid program.
He stated the purpose of the program is to educate local pediatricians through outreach efforts for this
testing of their patients. Commissioner James moved to approve said application and authorize the
Department of Public Health and Environment to electronically submit. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Buck, and upon a roll call vote of three (3) to one (1), the motion carried with
Commissioner Saine opposed.
El 6) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8920 APPLICATION FOR 2025 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
PERFORMANCE GRANT (EMPG) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT, AND INTERIM CONTROLLER TO SIGN: Roy Rudisill, Director of the Office of
Emergency Management, requested to submit the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)
application, indicated his office will provide the quarterly reports as required for the grant funds, in the
amount of $91,496.00. Commissioner Saine moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair,
Office of Emergency Management, and Interim Controller to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
• 7) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8927 CHANGE ORDER #2 TO AGREEMENT FOR
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR BRIGGSDALE SAND AND GRADER SHED PROJECT
(BID #B2300177) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN — TCC CORPORATION: Patrick O'Neill, Director
of the Facilities Department, explained, during the construction process it was determined the current
location of the fueling station will not work and requested approval of the change order, in the amount of
$64,005.76, to reconstruct the fuel island in a different location and allow for better vehicle turning mobility
and side -by -side fueling for improved efficiencies. In response to Commissioner James, Mr. O'Neill
further explained why the placement was not considered an issue until the on -site inspection was
conducted. Commissioner James moved to approve said change order and authorize the Chair to sign.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
• PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment was offered.
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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 9:23 a.m.
These Minutes were approved on the 23rd day of December, 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Weld County Clerk to the Board
BY: rn.1,a0 u !c I(
Deputy Clerk to the Board
WELD COUNT
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Kevin D. Ross, Chair
EXCUSED DATE OF APPROVAL
Perry L. Buck, Pro -Tern
Mik Freeman
Sco t K. James
EXCUSED DATE OF APPROVAL
Lori Saine
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