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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 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, October 30, 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
Fl MINUTES: There being no corrections to the Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of October 16, 2024, as printed, Commissioner Buck moved to approve. Commissioner James
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
• READ ORDINANCE BY AUDIO: Commissioner James moved to read Code Ordinance #2024-16
by audio. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the Agenda.
• CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed.
Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS - OCTOBER 29, 2024: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
BIDS:
1) APPROVE BID #B2400135, DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR NORTH JAIL PARKING
LOT AND DRAINAGE - FACILITIES DEPARTMENT: Carolyn Geisert, Purchasing Department, stated
staff recommends selecting the lowest bidder who met specifications, Cairn Design, LLC, for a total
amount of $32,810.00. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
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• 2) PRESENT BID #B2400124, CRS 13 AND 50 INTERSECTION REALIGNMENT PROJECT -
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Rose Everett, Purchasing Department, stated seven (7) bids were
received and staff will make a recommendation at a date yet to be determined.
• 3) PRESENT BID #62400140, FIRE ALARM UPGRADES AT VARIOUS WELD COUNTY
BUILDING LOCATIONS - FACILITIES DEPARTMENT: Ms. Geisert stated two (2) bids were received
and staff will make a recommendation on November 13, 2024.
El NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8783 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR CHILD WELFARE
AND ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES CALL COVERAGE FROM HOTLINE COUNTY CONNECTION
CENTER (HCCC), AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - PROWERS COUNTY: Jamie Ulrich, Director
of the Department of Human Services, stated the memorandum of understanding (MOU) allows for the
department to use Prowers County to assist with hotline call coverage for child welfare and adult
protective services. Commissioner James moved to approve said MOU and authorize the Chair to sign.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously.
--- 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8787 2024-2025 LOW-INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM (LEAP) OUTREACH INCENTIVE PROGRAM AGREEMENT AND PLAN, AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Ulrich stated the agreement provides funding to contract with United Way of Weld
County to provide the low-income energy assistance program (LEAP) services. Commissioner Freeman
moved to approve said agreement and plan, and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously.
• 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8792 AGENCY PARTNER MEMORANDUM AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN - A PRECIOUS CHILD: Ms. Ulrich stated the memorandum assists children and
families that who experiencing abuse, neglect, crisis, and poverty. Commissioner James moved to
approve said memorandum and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Buck, carried unanimously.
la 4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8801 CASE MANAGEMENT AGENCY (CMA) SERVICE
AGREEMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - WADSWORTH
MEDICAL ARTS PHARMACY, DBA WARD ROAD PHARMACY: Ms. Ulrich stated the agreement
provides clients of the Case Management Agency (CMA) with specialized medical supplies and
equipment. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.
Commissioner Buck seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
5) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8532 SHERIFF'S OFFICE REQUEST OF HOMELAND SECURITY
GRANT PROGRAM'S NORTHEAST COLORADO ALL -HAZARDS REGION EIGHT FISCAL AGENT
FOR PURCHASE OF CRIME-LITE AUTO CAMERA KIT PURSUANT TO QUOTE - FOSTER AND
FREEMAN USA, INC.: Sonja Kohlgraf, Sheriff's Office, alongside David Winklbauer, Accounting
Department, stated Weld County is the fiscal agent for the Northeast Colorado All -Hazards Region Eight
and the ordering process is now open, but the former quote had expired. She explained due to the lag in
time between the award of funds and the purchase of said equipment, a new quote was recently issued,
and staff requests approval for said purchase to cover the balance of cost, in the amount of $2,189.75,
with general funds from the 2024 patrol equipment budget. Commissioner James moved to approve said
Resolution. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously.
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6) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8799 AMENDMENT #1 TO AGREEMENT FOR
COMMUNICATIONS TOWER SITE LEASE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Cordero Bustos,
Department of Public Safety Communications, stated the amendment extends the lease terms for the
communication town site located in the Town of LaSalle, Colorado. He informed the Board the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) will pay the County $12,360.00 for the first five (5) years, and an annual
three percent (3%) increase for every year after the initial term. Commissioner Buck moved to approve
said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James
and it carried unanimously.
7) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8800 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR FRONT
RANGE COMMUNICATIONS CONSORTIUM (FRCC) RADIO INTEROPERABILITY CHANNEL
SHARING FOR WELD COUNTY REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CENTER (WCRCC), AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR AND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS TO SIGN:
Mr. Bustos explained the MOU allows for the Colorado Department of Fire Prevention and Control
(DFPC) to have direct access to Weld County fireground talk groups, provide additional assets for use in
the region, and be available to assist with large-scale fire response incidents. Commissioner James
moved to approve said MOU and authorize the Chair and Department of Public Safety Communications
to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, carried unanimously.
8) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8758 GRANT AGREEMENT STATEMENT OF WORK AND
ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS FOR MAKE AMERICA BEAUTIFUL PROGRAM PARTNERSHIP GRANT
FUNDS FOR PAWNEE NATIONAL GRASSLANDS AREA NOXIOUS WEED PROJECT AND
AUTHORIZE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO DISBURSE SAID FUNDS: Tina Booton,
Department of Public Works, requested the acceptance of partnership funds awarded by the Make
America Beautiful Program, and indicated the Department of Public Works will distribute said funds on a
reimbursement basis with landowners near the Pawnee National Grasslands area. She stated the
partnership is with five (5) additional agencies and Weld County will receive up to $80,000.00, and will
be utilized for the eradication of noxious weeds. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said statement
of work, accept grant funds, and authorize the Department of Public Works to disburse said funds. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner James, and it carried unanimously. (Clerk's Note: The title of
this was changed subsequent to the meeting to better reflect the actions requested.)
El 9) CONSIDER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR HOTEL AND RESTAURANT (COUNTY) LIQUOR
LICENSE WITH ONE (1) OPTIONAL PREMISES, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - ION, LLC,
DBA MCCARTY'S EATON: Matthew Conroy, Assistant County Attorney, reviewed the history and
location, stated referral agencies have no concerns, and recommended approval.
Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said renewal application and authorize the Chair to sign. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously.
10) FIRST READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2024-16, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND
REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 5 REVENUE AND FINANCE OF THE WELD
COUNTY CODE (PURCHASING CARDS): Cheryl Pattelli, Chief Financial Officer, reviewed the proposed
changes to Chapter 5 of the Weld County Code regarding purchasing cards, which allows department
leadership to be issued a purchase card, with purchases reviewed and signed off by the Chief Financial
Officer (CFO), and further indicated there were several cleanup items. No public testimony was offered
concerning this matter. Commissioner James moved to approve Code Ordinance #2024-16 on
First Reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously.
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• PLANNING:
1) CONSIDER REQUEST FOR PLACEMENT OF FIVE (5) METEOROLOGICAL TOWERS (NRG XHD)
TO REMAIN IN PLACE FOR SEVEN (7) YEARS, APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR SAME, AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN, AND ACCEPT COLLATERAL - LAZY D GRAZING ASSOCIATION, INC.,
C/O GIFTED PLAINS ENERGY, LLC: Maxwell Nader, Department of Planning Services, stated staff
received a request to place five (5) meteorological towers (MET) for seven (7) years, and elaborated the
towers are free-standing that measure windspeed, temperature, and precipitation. He noted collateral, in
the amount of $35,000.00, issued by Frandsen Bank and Trust, for the satisfy the decommissioning and
remediation if not done so by the applicant. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said agreement,
authorize the Chair to sign, and accept collateral. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James,
and it carried unanimously.
• PUBLIC COMMENT:
1) Steve Teets, City of Greeley resident, offered his comments to the Board, with responses from
Commissioners James and Ross.
• 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. Code Ordinance #2024-16 was approved on First Reading.
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 9:22 a.m.
These Minutes were approved on the 13th day of November, 2024.
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