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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MONDAY, MAY 6, 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, May 6, 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: (Clerk's Note: Chair Ross indicated
Commissioner Freeman voted, on behalf of the Board, at Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI), and joined the
meeting afterwards.)
Commissioner Kevin D. Ross, Chair
Commissioner Perry L. Buck, Pro-Tem
Commissioner Mike Freeman — PRESENT AT 9:05 A.M.
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
e MINUTES: There being no corrections to the Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of April 22, 2024, as printed, Commissioner Saine moved to approve. Commissioner James
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
READ ORDINANCE BY AUDIO: Commissioner James moved to read Code Ordinance #2024-08
by audio. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously.
El AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the Agenda.
k] CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner James moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed.
Commissioner Buck seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
El PROCLAMATIONS:
1) NATIONAL NURSES WEEK - MAY 6-12, 2024: Chair Ross read the proclamation for the record.
Shaun May, Department of Public Health and Environment, on behalf of Jason Chessher, Director of the
Department of Public Health and Environment, thanked the Board for their support in recognizing the
incredible work provided by nurses for the citizens of Weld County. He noted this year's theme is, "Nurses
Make a Difference", and reported staff and community partners work together to make a difference for
many people in many ways. Tammy Piccone, Chief Nursing Officer at the University of Colorado (UC)
Health - Greeley Campus Hospital, thanked the Board for their invitation, support, and recognition of the
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nursing profession. Likewise, Julia Gentry-Reinink, Chief Nursing Officer for Banner Health in Northern
Colorado, thanked the Board for their support and recognition, and stated their focus is to provide quality
care, especially to the underserved population in Greeley. Each Commissioner, in turn, extended their
appreciation for the selfless dedication and sacrifices offered by nurses. (Clerk's Note: The group
gathered for a photo opportunity.)
▪ WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS - MAY 3, 2024: Commissioner James moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
- -' BIDS:
1) APPROVE BID #B2400065, CHASE BUILDING (822 7TH ST, GREELEY) CHILLER
REPLACEMENT - FACILITIES DEPARTMENT: Toby Taylor, Purchasing Department, stated staff
recommends selecting the lowest bidder who met specifications, MTECH Mechanical, for a total amount
of $751,569.00. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously.
▪ 2) PRESENT BID #B2400077, GROUNDS BUILDING DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES -
FACILITIES DEPARTMENT: Mr. Taylor stated four (4) bids were received and staff will make a
recommendation on May 20, 2024.
le 3) PRESENT BID #62400079, DACONO GRADER SHED DESIGN AND ENGINEERING
SERVICES - FACILITIES DEPARTMENT: Mr. Taylor stated three (3) bids were received and staff will
make a recommendation on May 20, 2024.
• NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR MAIL BALLOT DROP-OFF BOX AND
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE RECORDING SYSTEM, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - EATON AREA
PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT: Carly Koppes, Weld County Clerk and Recorder, stated the
standard intergovernmental agreement (IGA) provides 24 -hour secure drop-off boxes at the Eaton
Recreation Center, which is approved through the 2024 budget. Commissioner James moved to approve
said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and
it carried unanimously.
le 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8078 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PIPE AND
DRAPE AT 2024 WELD COUNTY FAIR, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - FLEXX PRODUCTIONS,
LLC: Mikayla Gabel, Weld County Fair Coordinator for CSU Extension Services of Weld County, stated
the agreement provides the pipe and drape backdrops for various exhibits and 4-H projects for the Weld
County Fair. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said agreement and authorize Chair to sign. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously.
• 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8080 SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR TENT RENTALS FOR 2024
WELD COUNTY FAIR AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN — MOUNTAIN VIEW TENT COMPANY:
Ms. Gabel stated the agreement will provide tents for the hog and cattle show rings at the Weld County
Fair. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
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El 4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8096 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR HORSE
AND CARRIAGE SERVICES AT 2024 WELD COUNTY FAIR, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
MOUNTAIN SHADOW CARRIAGES, LLC, CIO DARIN HENRY: Ms. Gabel stated the agreement
provides horse carriage rides as entertainment at the Weld County Fair. Commissioner Buck moved to
approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner James, carried unanimously.
5) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 76 BETWEEN CRS 39 AND 41: Kevin Hettinger,
Department of Public Works, stated the closure will begin May 7, 2024, and go through May 10, 2024,
for the replacement of a culvert. He stated the detour route is paved and magnesium chloride has already
been applied. Commissioner James moved to approve said temporary closure. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. (Clerk's Note: Chair Ross inadvertently
stated March 7-10, 2024, while summarizing the motion.)
6) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 84 BETWEEN CRS 29 AND 31: Mr. Hettinger
stated the closure will begin May 7, 2024, and go through May 10, 2024, for the replacement of a culvert.
He stated the detour route is a combination of paved roads and gravel roads treated with magnesium
chloride. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said temporary closure. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Freeman and it carried unanimously.
IR 7) CONSIDER CORRECTED RESOLUTION FOR APPLICATION FOR 2025/2026 MULTIMODAL
PROJECT DISCRETIONARY GRANT (MPDG) PROGRAM FOR COLORADO 1-76 AND CR 8
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES TO SIGN
AND SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY: Elizabeth Relford, Interim Director of the Department of Planning
Services, requested approval from the Board to submit the application, which is due today, for the
Colorado Interstate 76 (1-76) and County Road (CR) 8 Improvements Project under the Rural Surface
Transportation Grant Program, per the request of the applicant and consultants after further discussion.
Commissioner James moved to approve said Corrected Resolution and authorize the Department of
Planing Services to sign and submit electronically. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Saine
and it carried unanimously.
El 8) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO BUILDING TRADES ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
Commissioner James moved to approve said appointment. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Freeman and it carried unanimously.
El 9) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO WELD FAITH PARTNERSHIP COUNCIL: Commissioner James
moved to approve said appointment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried
unanimously.
IR PLANNING:
1) CONSIDER DECOMMISSIONING PLAN, ACCEPT COLLATERAL FOR SITE SPECIFIC
DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT, USR22-0013, FOR A SOLAR
ENERGY FACILITY IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN - DAVID COGBURN, C/O US SOLAR: Kim Ogle, Department of Planning Services, stated the
surety bond satisfies Condition of Approval (COA) #1.F of Use by Special Review Permit, USR22-0013,
and the department reviewed and accepted the Decommissioning Plan. He expanded the applicant
submitted a decommissioning bond, in the amount of $95,941.00, to address the decommissioning and
reclamation of the facility, and stated staff recommends approval. Commissioner James moved to
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approve said Decommissioning Plan, accept collateral, and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously.
la 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8009 RELEASE OF COLLATERAL AND ACCEPT REPLACEMENT
COLLATERAL FOR SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT,
USR15-0059 - TALLGRASS TERMINALS, LLC: Jazmyn Trujillo -Martinez, Department of Planning
Services, explained the applicant changed their bonding companies and requested the release of the
currently held collateral, and the acceptance of replacement collateral, in the amount of $2,400.00,
procured in the form of a performance bond. Commissioner Freeman moved to release collateral and
accept replacement collateral. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried
unanimously.
3) CONSIDER TERMINATION OF ROAD MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENTS AGREEMENT FOR
1041 WELD OIL AND GAS LOCATION ASSESSMENT PERMIT, 1041WOGLA20-0066 - HIGHPOINT
OPERATING CORPORATION: Ms. Trujillo -Martinez requested the Board terminate the Road
Maintenance Improvements Agreement as a result of the expiration of the 1041 Weld Oil and Gas
Location Assessment Permit, 1041WOGLA20-0066, on February 28, 2024. She confirmed the applicant
was notified of said expiration on March 21, 2024, by the Department of Oil and Gas Energy.
Commissioner Buck moved to approve said termination. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
4) FIRST READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2024-08, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND
REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 24 SUBDIVISIONS OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE
(RURAL LAND DIVISIONS [RLDF]): Maxwell Nader, Department of Planning Services, presented a
PowerPoint and reviewed the proposed changes to Chapter 24 of the Weld County Code, specifically
regarding the requirement for lots to be accessed via a single internal publicly dedicated right-of-way,
pursuant to Section 24-6-20.A.13. Mr. Nader stated staff recommends approval. Ms. Relford indicated
these changes are the result of a recent RLDF case recently heard by the Board. No public testimony
was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner James thanked staff for their quick response and
moved to approve Code Ordinance #2024-08 on First Reading. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Saine. Commissioner Freeman and Chair Ross also thanked staff, and Chair Ross
discussed the occasion of unintended consequences that can result from Code updates.
Commissioner Saine asserted the importance of acting swiftly for the benefit of the public. There being
no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment was offered.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The Resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the
Consent Agenda. Code Ordinance #2024-08 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 9:32 a.m.
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These Minutes were approved on the 20th day of May, 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY
ATTEST:
Weld County Clerk to the Board
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Deputy Clerk to the Board
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Lori Saine
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