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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 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 21, 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
Clerk to the Board, Esther Gesick
Interim Controller, Chris D'Ovidio
- -' MINUTES: There being no corrections to the Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of August 7, 2024, as printed, Commissioner Buck moved to approve. Commissioner James
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
le AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner James moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed.
Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
• WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS - AUGUST 15, AND 20, 2024: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the
General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
▪ BIDS:
1) PRESENT BID #B2400113, GALETON GRADER SHED BACKUP GENERATOR - FACILITIES
DEPARTMENT: Toby Taylor, Purchasing Department, stated three (3) bids were received and staff will
make a recommendation on September 4, 2024.
• NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF 2024 ABSTRACT OF ASSESSMENT AND ASSESSED VALUATION
OF ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY AND MASTER PROTEST LOG - REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY:
Brenda Dones, Weld County Assessor, presented the 2024 preliminary evaluation of assessment, a
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listing of real and personal property protested at the Assessor's level, a listing of accounts that did not
report a personal property declaration, and a list of oil and gas drilling rigs valued by Weld County. She
explained 2024 is an intervening year, so they only assess certain types of property, and recalled that
through the legislative session the 2023 reductions were carried forward, including the typical changes
due to new construction, which reflects an aggregate overall decrease in value of 20%. Ms. Dones
provided an overview of the number of property tax appeals and non -filing companies, which will be
audited for accurate amounts to be included in the final Abstract to be presented in November, which will
also be conveyed to the special districts for their budget planning needs. The Board expressed its
appreciation for the quality work completed by the Assessor's Office. No public testimony was offered.
Commissioner James moved to accept said documents. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously.
• 2) CONSIDER UPDATED LIST OF ARBITRATORS FOR PROPERTY VALUATION APPEALS:
Karin McDougal, Deputy County Attorney, stated the list of individuals who are eligible to serve as
Arbitrators has been updated for appeals beyond the County Board of Equalization.
Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said updated list. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously.
• 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8578 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION AND WORK PLAN FOR
WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) FOR QUALITY JOBS, EQUITY,
STRATEGY, AND TRAINING (QUEST) RECOVERY DISLOCATED WORKER GRANT (DWG), AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
BOARD TO SIGN: Jamie Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services, stated this is an updated
budget for the capture of licenses for the workforce readiness system. Commissioner Buck moved to
approve said expenditure authorization and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
• 4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8589 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF
FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
FREDY ARNULFO DIAZ COREAS AND KENIA GUEVARA-GUERRA: Ms. Ulrich stated the contract is
for a new provisional foster care home located in Denver, Colorado. Commissioner Buck moved to
approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
▪ 5) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8624 GRANT CLOSEOUT CHECK LIST FOR VARIOUS
WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) PROGRAMS, AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Ulrich recommended approval of the annual report of 2023-2024 close-out
activities for the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. Commissioner Freeman moved to
approve said grant closeout check list and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded
by Commissioner Buck, carried unanimously.
▪ 6) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8626 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR DISABILITY
PROGRAM NAVIGATOR AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Ulrich stated this agreement is with
the Division of Vocational Rehab, which outlines the responsibilities, expectations and obligations of the
Disability Program Navigator initiative. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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E 7) CONSIDER MINI -GRANT APPLICATION FOR PREVENTATIVE BLOCK GRANT (PBG)
PROGRAM FUNDS FOR NORTHERN COLORADO REGIONAL ASSESSMENT COLLABORATIVE
PARTNERSHIP AND AUTHORIZE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT TO
SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY: Jason Chessher, Director of the Department of Public Health and
Environment, requested approval of the grant application, in the amount of $50,000.00, for the term of
one (1) year, to complete the project that was initiated last year to assess the feasibility of a regional
collaboration, versus each entity doing the work independently and redundantly. He noted there will be
no new staff required, and they will continue to use a temporary contractor. Commissioner Buck moved
to approve said application and authorize the Department of Public Health and Environment to submit
electronically. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman and it carried unanimously.
• 8) CONSIDER CORRECTED RESOLUTION RE: SUB -MERCHANT APPLICATION, SIGNATURE
AUTHORIZATION FORM, SERVICES AGREEMENT, AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR ACH
ADDENDUM, FOR HS GOV TECH HEALTHSPACES SYSTEM, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR,
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT, AND CONTROLLER TO SIGN -
WONDERWARE, INC., DBA CORE BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES: Mr. Chessher stated this is a request
to correct the associated paperwork which will allow the Health Department to accept American Express
credit card payments under their new software. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said corrected
resolution and forms, and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck
and it carried unanimously.
• 9) CONSIDER AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (AIP) GRANT AGREEMENT FOR
REHABILITATION OF WEST APRON (DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PHASE I) PROJECT, AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR AND COUNTY ATTORNEY TO SIGN: Cooper Anderson, Greeley -Weld County
Airport Director, stated the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued the yearly entitlement grant, in
the amount of $150,000.00, for joint projects among the Airport Authority, Weld County, and City of
Greeley. He explained this amount will be applied towards the rehabilitation of the main ramp in front of
the airport terminal building. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said agreement and authorize the
Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman and it carried unanimously.
10) CONSIDER AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (AIP) GRANT AGREEMENT FOR
REHABILITATION OF MAIN RAMP (CONSTRUCTION PHASE 2) PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
AND COUNTY ATTORNEY TO SIGN: Mr. Anderson stated, similar to the previous item, this grant
agreement is for an entitlement of $292,000.00, for the main ramp capital project.
Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously.
• 11) CONSIDER SETTLEMENT AND RELEASE AGREEMENT FOR CRS 74 AND 33
ROUNDABOUT PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING,
INC., LAWSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, AND RLI INSURANCE COMPANY: Bruce Barker,
County Attorney, stated this agreement will settle claims against Lawson Construction Company, as well
as Merchants National Bonding (funding company). He explained the original contract was terminated
due to non-performance and the County hired another firm, as well as staff from the Department of Public
Works to correct errors and complete the outstanding work. Mr. Barker stated Weld County paid
$1.8 Million, but the terms of the settlement stipulate the County will retain $1.3 Million, plus receive
$300,000.00 from Merchants, which is close to the overall $1.6 Million to make the County's expenditure
whole. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner James. Chair Ross commended staff for monitoring and tracking
the work to get the project done, which resulted in the funding being almost completely restored. There
being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
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la PUBLIC COMMENT:
1) Andrew, County resident, offered his comments to the Board.
2) Edwin Grant, 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 9:26 a.m.
These Minutes were approved on the 4th day of September, 2024.
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Weld County Clerk to the Board
BY:
Deputy Clerk to the Board
Lori Saine
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