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Home My WebLink About20243259.tiffRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 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, December 11, 2024, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. i 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 November 27, 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. El WARRANTS: 1) GENERAL WARRANTS - DECEMBER 10, 2024: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. El NEW BUSINESS: 1) CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OF REFUND OF TAXES FOR ACCOUNT NO. R8963458 - TEN WEST APARTMENTS, LLC: Brenda Dones, Weld County Assessor, stated the tax year 2023 petition is for an apartment complex located in Greeley, Colorado. She explained staff received an appeal, in 2024, which did resulted in a change of the value due to the law requiring tax years 2023 and 2024 be the same value. She summarized, there was a sale of the property during the data collection period, but further information provided by the sale agent revealed it was based on a stable rent role; therefore, staff adjusted for acutal market conditions and the sales of similar properties. Ms. Dones indicated the established value resulting from the adjustment is $280,000.00 per unit, which changes the �ZI31 Minutes, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Page 1 2024-3259 BC0016 actual value of the parcel from $79,198,928.00 to $73,920,000.00, and adjusts the tax from $814,055.99 to $759,759.39, resulting in an abatement of $54,296.60. Commissioner James moved to approve said petition. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Saine and it carried unanimously. MI 2) CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OF REFUND OF TAXES FOR ACCOUNT NOS. R0277395 AND R7949099 - HAMPTON YARD 10, LLC: Ms. Dones stated staff received a petition for tax year 2023, and an appeal for tax year 2024, where the value was adjusted through the County Board of Equalization (CBOE) hearing. Ms. Dones summarized there are two (2) parcels located in southwest Weld County with historical commercial and industrial uses that sold during the data collection period and the information was utilized to formulate values. During the 2024 appeal, she explained, the sale price was based on the value of the historic use, which is no longer and allowed use, thus, theCBOE adjusted the value for 2024 from just over $2 million to $1.4 million, but the tax agent requested a value just over $300,000.00 and is now passed along to the state appeals. At this time, she indicated, staff recommends aligning tax years 2023 and 2024, to reduce the value from $2,003,179.00, to $1,490,000.00 million, resulting in an abatement of $16,699.95. Ms. Dones clairifed, since the value is not the full request of the tax agent, it is considered a partial denial. No public comment was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner James moved to deny, in -part, said petition. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8861 NOTICE OF FUNDING ALLOCATION (NFA) AND WORK PLAN FOR WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) FOR VETERANS SERVICE -TO -CAREER PROGRAM (VSCP), AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD TO SIGN: Jamie Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services, stated the Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA) for the Veterans Service -to -Career program, in the amount of $20,332.00, will be used for skills training, registered apprenticships, internships, other work -based learning opportunities, and support services for those who qualify. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said NFA and authorize the Chair, the Department of Human Services, and the Workforce Development Board to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Saine and it carried unanimously. 4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8891 MODIFICATION LETTER FOR TERM EXTENSION TO NOTICE OF FUNDING ALLOCATION (NFA) AND WORK PLAN FOR WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) FOR RESKILLING, UPSKILLING, AND NEXT-SKILLING (RUN) WORKERS PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO SIGN: Ms. Ulrich stated the non -financial modification letter extends the performance period of the Reskilling, Upskilling, and Next-Skilling (RUN) program to April 30, 2025. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said modification letter and authorize the Chair and Department of Human Services to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously. 5) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8895 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR VARIOUS CORE AND NON -CORE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - ENVOI ASSOCIATES, LLC: Ms. Ulrich stated the agreement allows for the vendor to provide mental health services for the child welfare population in Weld County. Commissioner Saine moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Buck, carried unanimously. Minutes, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Page 2 2024-3259 BC0016 • 6) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8893 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - GLEN AND HAYLEY THURSTON: Ms. Ulrich stated the contract is for a new fully certified foster care home located in Windsor, Colorado. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. • 7) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8899 AGREEMENT FOR FOSTER CARE RESPITE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - GLEN AND HAYLEY THURSTON: Ms. Ulrich stated the agreement is for a new home located in Windsor, Colorado, to provide foster care respite services. Commissioner Saine moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. • 8) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8923 AFFILIATION AGREEMENT FOR DIETETIC STUDENT INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - KEITH AND ASSOCIATES, INC.: Ms. Ulrich stated the non -financial agreement provides dietetic students internship opportunities to shadow the Senior Nutrition Program registered dieticians. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously. • PLANNING: 1) CERTIFICATION TO WELD COUNTY TREASURER OF ZONING VIOLATION PENALTIES AS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - BRUCE OLSON AND SUZANNE BRUNSTROM (CONT'D FROM 9/4/2024): Adria Schiel, Assistant County Attorney, alongside Cynthia Villanueva, Zoning Compliance Officer for the Department of Planning Services, reviewed the issues of non-compliance, and noted this matter has been continued several times, most recently on September 9, 2024. Ms. Schiel indicated there has been cooperation with staff to work through several issues with the Lot Line Adjustment (LLA); therefore, staff recommends the certification be continued for an additional 60 days to allow the applicant to complete the outstanding violations and for staff to determine whether to certify the remaining $3,725.00. Stacey Shay, attorney on behalf of the property owner, provided details regarding the status of the permitting process, noted there have been several unforeseen issues with setback variances, but stated she is optimistic that the property will be in compliance given more time to complete the plat map. Commissioner James moved to continue the consideration of said certification to February 12, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. 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. Minutes, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Page 3 2024-3259 BC0016 These Minutes were approved on the 30th day of December, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNT , ' • LORADO ATTEST: Weld County Clerk to the Board Deputy Clerk to the Boar 4%,k Kevin! Ross, Chair erry L. Bu' , Pro-Tem Mike Freeman Lori Saine Minutes, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Page 4 2024-3259 BC0016 ATTENDANCE LIST DATE : l Z/1 l 12,E NAME`- PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY ADDRESS (CITY, STATE ZIP) EMAIL RESID OF CE RESID SPEAKING (YIN)? G2 S1(ve o `b. a 0 o'O S C� &5,‘„,e eteil,3c� co Qt 4 cx 5. uu,oc y )t5 �- L a... cA G r,,,1er cd L.34J 2 -4, -.0th,, 0. cv..— Loci 0 Y Hello