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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 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 7, 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 — EXCUSED
Commissioner Scott K. James
Commissioner Lori Saine
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon
Controller, Chris D'Ovidio
• MINUTES: There being no corrections to the Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of July 24, 2024, as printed, Commissioner Buck moved to approve. Commissioner James
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
El AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the Agenda.
• CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner James moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed.
Commissioner Buck seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
• WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS - AUGUST 6, 2024: Commissioner James moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
• NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8552 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR E -VERIFY
PROGRAM INTEGRATION WITH ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) WORKDAY
SOFTWARE FOR EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Michelle Raimer,
Deputy Director of the Department of Human Resources, stated the department utilizes the E -Verify
Program to facilitate compliance for eligibility and authorization for new hire employment with the County
and explained the memorandum of understanding (MOU) allows for integration with the Workday
software, which provides a streamlined and automated process. Commissioner Buck moved to approve
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said MOU and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it
carried unanimously.
---� 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8557 DATA SHARING, IMPLEMENTATION, AND BUSINESS
ASSOCIATE AGREEMENTS FOR INVEST IN KIDS PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
NURSE -FAMILY PARTNERSHIP (NFP): Jason Chessher, Director of the Department of Public Health
and Environment, stated the master contract with Nurse -Family Partnership (NFP) was approved by the
Board in June 2024, and these supplemental agreements allow for the extension of data sharing of
information and implementation of the Invest in Kids Program according to the established rules for
another five (5) years. Commissioner James moved to approve said agreements and authorize the Chair
to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously.
el 3) CONSIDER INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON VARIOUS COUNTY
ROADWAYS: Cameron Parrott, Department of Public Works, requested the installation of Stop signs at
five (5) intersections, which he further detailed for the record. In response to Commissioner James,
Mr. Parrott explained flashing Stop signs are usually reserved for arterial and collector roadways, or if
there is a high accident rate associated to the intersection. Commissioner James moved to approve said
installations. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck. In response to Chair Ross, Mr. Parrott
confirmed the input from concerned residents was taken into consideration to ensure these installations
are warranted. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
CI 4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8559 CHANGE ORDER TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES FOR NON -PROJECT SPECIFIC SUBSURFACE UTILITY ENGINEERING (BID #B2200179)
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - T2 UES, INC., DBA T2 UTILITY ENGINEERS: Don Dunker,
Department of Public Works, requested an increase to the original agreement for an additional
$125,000.00 to bring the total contract amount to $475,000.00. He stated the funds are already in the
approved budget but will be reallocated from a different project to accommodate the accelerated rate of
work being completed. In response to Commissioners James and Saine, Mr. Dunker reiterated the money
is already budgeted but the funds are being reallocated from a different project to this project.
Commissioner James moved to approve said change order and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion,
which was seconded by Commissioner Buck, carried unanimously.
la 5) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8562 CHANGE ORDER TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES FOR ON -CALL RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION, RELOCATION, AND APPRAISAL
SERVICES (BID #B2400034) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - WESTERN STATES LAND
SERVICES, LLC: Mr. Dunker requested an increase to the original agreement by an additional
$200,000.00 to bring the total contract amount to $310,000.00. He stated the funds are already in the
approved budget, but will be reallocated from a different project to accommodate the accelerated rate of
work being completed. Commissioner James moved to approve said change order and authorize the
Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously.
6) CONSIDER INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HIGH PLAINS
BOULEVARD (CR 9.5) BETWEEN CRS 32 AND 36, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN — TOWN OF
MEAD: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated the agreement is for the roadway construction of High
Plains Boulevard that will extend 300 feet north of County Road (CR) 34 and the developers portion
continued to CR 36, which will include two (2) roundabouts located at the intersections of said roadways.
He explained Weld County is the contractor and is responsible for acquiring public road right-of-way, and
the interim design of the project that will be extended to the Town of Mead once annexed. Mr. Barker
further indicated cost allocations are detailed in the contract and staff recommends approval.
Commissioner James extended his gratitude to staff for negotiations concerning the affected entities in
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the area and expressed excitement to have this project come to fruition with the continued growth and
development happening. Commissioner James moved to approve said agreement and authorize the
Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck. Chair Ross echoed Commissioner
James' sentiments and extended his appreciation to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
for their cooperation with staff concerning the expansion of Interstate 25 (1-25) and the addition of auxiliary
lanes. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
El 7) CONSIDER CANCELLATION OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 11, 2024: Commissioner Buck moved to approve said cancellation.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner James, and it carried unanimously.
le PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment was offered.
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 9:16 a.m.
These Minutes were approved on the 21st day of August, 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNT O
ATTEST:
Weld County Clerk to the Board
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Deputy Clerk to the Board
Kevjo-Q. Ross, Chair
erry L. Byrk, Pro-Tem
ike reeman
K. James
Lori Saine
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