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RE: APPROVE RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO HIGH PLAINS LIBRARY
DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WHEREAS, the Weld County Commissioners, pursuant to Colorado State Statutes
governing statutory Towns and the Ordinances of Weld County, Colorado is vested with
the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the High Plains Library District ("HPLD") has been created by action of
eight "Establishing Bodies," namely, the Town of Ault, the Town of Eaton, the City of Evans,
the City of Fort Lupton, the City of Greeley, the Town of Hudson, the RE -8 School District Board
of Education, and the Weld County Board of County Commissioners, all of the State of
Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the High Plains Library District Board of Trustees is comprised of seven (7)
trustee seats, two (2) of which are currently available for replacement, and
WHEREAS, C.R.S. §24-90-108(2)(c), provides that the Establishing Bodies have
authority to ratify trustees recommended for appointment to the High Plains Library Board of
Trustees, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. §24-90-108(2)(c), recommendation of replacement
library trustees must be made by a committee held for that purpose, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to that Joint Motion and Stipulation to Approve Settlement and
Dismiss Remaining Claims entered into by the Establishing Bodies and ordered by the Court in
Weld County District Court Case No. 2014 CV 30358, a trustee selection committee (the
"Committee") met on October 30, 2024, to interview trustee candidates, and
WHEREAS, by letter dated October 30, 2024, the Committee has recommended the
following individuals for appointment to the High Plains Library District Board of Trustees, for the
term lengths specified below:
Jenna Evans: 4 -Year Term from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2028, for
Region 1 (Towns of Erie, Frederick, and Firestone)
Lisa Taylor: 4 -Year Term from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2028, for
Region 5 (Towns of Ault, Eaton, Pierce, and Nunn)
WHEREAS, the above -named individuals appear to be qualified to serve on the High
Plains Library District Board of Trustees and represent adequately the various interests within
the High Plains Library District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the aforementioned persons be, and hereby are, ratified to the High
Plains Library District Board of Trustees, with their respective terms to expire as described
above.
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 13th day of November, A.D., 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, C• a _+• � o
ATTEST:
Weld County Clerk to the Board
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Deputy Clerk to the Board
Date of signature:
Ross, Chair
Perry L. Bu
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October 30, 2024
Chair Kevin Ross
Weld County Commissioners
P. O. Box 758
Greeley, CO 80631
RE: Ratification of High Plains Library District Board Members
Dear Chair Ross:
The High Plains Library District Board of Trustees' Selection/ Nomination Committee has
chosen to put forth the following names for the High Plains Library District Board of
Trustees. They will serve a four-year term from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2028.
The Committee recommends that Jenna Evans be appointed to represent Region 1: Erie
Frederick, and Firestone. Her application is attached.
The Committee also recommends that Lisa Taylor be appointed to represent Region 5: Ault,
Eaton, Pierce, and Nunn. Again, you will find her application attached.
I have also enclosed a sample resolution for your consideration. This ratification of
appointments needs to be voted on by the Establishing Bodies of the High Plains Library
District within 60 days, per our Bylaws.
Finally, we appreciated having Mike with us last Friday for the HPLD Board interviews.
Thank you for supporting us during this process.
Sincerely,
Matthew Horn PhD.
Executive Director
2650 W. 29'h St, Greeley, CO 80631
970-506-8563
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