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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MONDAY, JUNE 24, 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 24, 2024, at the hour of 9:00 a.m.
la 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
IE MINUTES: There being no corrections to the Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of June 10, 2024, as printed, Commissioner Buck moved to approve. Commissioner James
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
El READ ORDINANCE BY AUDIO: Commissioner James moved to read Code Ordinance #2024-10
by audio. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously.
IR CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on June 10, 2024, as follows: 1) Public Hearing Concerning the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report, and
2) Hearing to Allow Public Input Concerning the 2024 Annual Action Plan and the Proposed Use of CDBG
Funds for Infrastructure Improvements, Public Facilities, Public Services, Housing Preservation, and
General Grant Administration. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the Agenda.
El 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 - JUNE 21, 2024: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Ei BIDS:
1) PRESENT BID #62400107, 2024 CATTLE GUARDS - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:
Toby Taylor, Purchasing Department, stated two (2) bids were received and staff will make a
recommendation on July 8, 2024.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION FOR COLLECTION OF INCREASED FORECLOSURE DEPOSITS
BY WELD COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE: Brigitte Grimm, Weld County Treasurer and Public Trustee,
alongside Julie Cole, Deputy Public Trustee, stated House Bill (HB) 24-1447 takes effect July 1, 2024,
and explained the bill doubles all Public Trustee fees for foreclosures and releases of Deeds of Trust.
Ms. Grimm stated the County currently requests a $650.00 deposit from the foreclosure attorney;
however, the County will be at a deficit with the increased fees. She stated C.R.S. §38-38-101(10) and
§24-70-107(2)(b) permit the deposit increase based on actual costs, and staff requests to increase the
current foreclosure deposit from $650.00 to $950.00. In response to Commissioner Saine, Ms. Grimm
and Ms. Cole confirmed the State increased the filing fees for the first time since 2001, and Ms. Cole
explained all Public Trustees in Colorado are self -funded, as fees are solely obtained from the foreclosure
attorney. Ms. Cole clarified that unused deposit funds will be returned to the issuing foreclosure attorney.
Further in response to Commissioner Saine, Ms. Grimm and Ms. Cole stated the State mandated the fee
increase, discussed the various fees, and shared the Board could elect to set the fees at $817.00, which
is the statutory minimum. They explained other Public Trustees have been above the statutory minimum
for several years because obtaining additional fees can delay the foreclosure, so it is a standard industry
practice to charge a fee above the minimum and refund any remaining funds after the foreclosure is
concluded. Chair Ross clarified the fees are not derived from taxpayer funds and restated the information
previously discussed by Ms. Grimm and Ms. Cole. After further discussion, Commissioner Freeman
moved to approve said Resolution. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James, and upon a roll
call vote of four (4) to one (1), the motion passed, with Commissioner Saine opposed.
IE 2) CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION OF $10,000.00 TO WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT FOR 2025 COMMUNITY HEALTH SURVEY REWARD
INCENTIVE PROGRAM, BY UCHEALTH: Jason Chessher, Director of the Department of Public Health
and Environment, stated the department conducts an in-depth community health survey once every
three (3) years, and due to decreased response rates, community partners have agreed to provide a
post -survey incentive. Commissioner Buck moved to accept said donation. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8405 AMENDMENT #1 TO TASK ORDER CONTRACT FOR
TUBERCULOSIS PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN:
Mr. Chessher stated the amendment provides $46,000.00, which has decreased from previous years, for
a period of performance from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, for continued services for the core public
health tuberculosis program. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said amendment and authorize the
Chair to sign. Commissioner James seconded the motion. In response to Commissioner Saine, Mr.
Chessher indicated the program does not require indentification to receive benefits or services. Upon a
roll call vote of four (4) to one (1), the motion passed, with Commissioner Saine opposed. (Clerk's Note:
Chair Ross inadvertently read this item of business as 'Item #2' instead of 'Item #3'.)
4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8406 AFFILIATION AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN - THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE
COLORADO SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Mr. Chessher stated the agreement provides internship
opportunities for students. He shared the County gets to have prolonged interviews with the interns and
the Colorado School of Public Health also provides training to departmental staff. Commissioner Buck
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moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner James, carried unanimously.
• 5) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8408 FOR OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DISPLAYS (INFORMAL
BID) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - THE LAMAR COMPANIES: Mr. Chessher stated the contract
is for advertising related to tobacco prevention and cessation, and specifically, anti-vape advertising for
young adults between the ages of 18 to 24. He indicated the advertising is funded through a grant for
tobacco education and staff recommends approval. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said
contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
IR 6) SECOND READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2024-12, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND
REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION OF THE WELD COUNTY
CODE (FIREARMS): Commissioner Freeman moved to read Code Ordinance #2024-12 by title only. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. Bruce Barker, County Attorney,
read the title for the record and stated there are no recommended changes since First Reading.
Commissioner Saine commented there is potentional for confusion with how the Ordinance is currently
written and suggested to re -arrange the order for better clarity. After discussion, Mr. Barker, Chair Ross,
and Commissioners Freeman, James, and Buck stated they agree with the language, as written.
No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner James moved to approve Code
Ordinance #2024-12 on Second Reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman and it
carried unanimously, with five (5) affirmative votes upon roll call.
▪ PLANNING:
1) FIRST READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2024-10, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND
REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 23 ZONING OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE
(FLOODPLAIN): Diana Aungst, Department of Planning Services, provided an overview of the proposed
changes to Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code concerning the Federal Emergency Management
Agency's (FEMA's) adopted floodplain panels. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter.
Commissioner Freeman moved to approve Code Ordinance #2024-10 on First Reading. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
• 2) SECOND READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2024-06, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND
REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 29 BUILDING REGULATIONS OF THE WELD
COUNTY CODE (NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE): Commissioner James moved to read Code
Ordinance #2024-06 by title only. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried
unanimously. Mr. Barker read the title for the record and he reviewed the requirement for local
goverments to adopt the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) within 12 -months of August 1, 2023.
He further discussed statutory provisions for the International Energy Conservation Code and the
Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code. Robert Godin, Department of Planning Services,
stated the County is statutorily required to adopt the 2023 NEC; however, adoption of the additional codes
is voluntary. He recommended the Board adopt the other codes to stay current and consistent with
industry standards. Elizabeth Relford, Interim Director of the Department of Planning Services, stated the
Second Reading of Code Ordinance #2024-06 reflects the language discussed at the work session,
which removes the International Energy Conservation Code and the Colorado Model Electric Ready and
Solar Ready Code. In response to Commissioner Saine, Ms. Relford confirmed which codes are being
removed and stated the Board will have to review both prior to June 30, 2026. No public testimony was
offered concerning this matter. Commissioner James moved to approve Code Ordinance #2024-06 on
Second Reading, as amended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried
unanimously.
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PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment was offered.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The Resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the
Consent Agenda. Code Ordinance #2024-10 was approved on First Reading, and Code Ordinances
#2024-06 and #2024-12 were approved on Second 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 9:33 a.m.
These Minutes were approved on the 8th day of July, 2024.
ATTEST:
Weld County Clerk to the Board t�C�
BY. ,/1 •W.
Deputy Clerk to the B
BOARD OF C
ISSIONERS
WELD • I NTY, COLORADO
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Kevin D. Ross, Chair
Lori Saine
Perry L.
ck, Pro-Tem
Mike Freeman
EXCUSED DATE OF APPROVAL
Scott K. James
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