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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 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, April 17, 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 — EXCUSED
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
MINUTES: There being no corrections to the Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of April 3, 2024, as printed, Commissioner James moved to approve. Commissioner Freeman
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
le CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on April 3, 2024, as follows: 1) USR23-0039 — Public Service Company of Colorado,
an Xcel Energy Company. Commissioner James seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote of three (3)
to one (1), the motion carried, with Commissioner Saine recused.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: There being no public testimony concerning Partial Vacation, VAC24-0002,
of Two -Lot Recorded Exemption, RECX17-0213, for Removal of Lot B — Reginia Alter, Commissioner
Freeman moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion
and it carried unanimously.
fa PROCLAMATIONS:
1) NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK - APRIL 21-27, 2024: Chair Pro-Tem Buck read the
proclamation for the record. Michael Rourke, 19th Judicial District Attorney, expressed his gratitude for
the recognition by the Board, stated it has been an honor highlighting those who serve the victims'
adovcate community, and further noted that Weld County is fortunate to have access to amazing partner
organizations serving victims. Mr. Rourke shared victims are often are at their lowest point in life and face
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navigating the criminal justice system, emphasizing the importance of victim advocates. Mr. Rourke
recognized the following representatives who were present: City of Greeley Police Department Law
Enforcement Victim Services, Weld County 19th Judicial District Administrive Office, Lutheran Family
Services, Town of Frederick Police Department Law Enforcement Victims Assistance, Catholic Charities,
Weld County Department of Human Services, A Woman's Place, Lifestories Child and Family Advocacy
Center, and the Weld County 19th Judicial District Attorney's Office. Lastly, he invited the Board to the
annual Victims' Rights Event scheduled for Friday, April 19, 2024, located at the Riverside Library and
Cultural Center in Evans, Colorado, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The Commissioners, in turn, thanked
Mr. Rourke for his efforts for restorative justice in the community and expressed their pride in the
longstanding services provided by Weld County agencies that advocate on behalf of victims. Mr. Rourke
further recognized the agencies who were not present: SAVA (Sexual Assault Victim Advocate) Center,
Intervention, Weld County Sheriff's Office, Probation Victim Services, City of Brighton Police Department
Law Enforcement Victim Advocates, Town of Erie Police Department Law Enforcement Victim
Advocates, and Colorado Legal Services. (Clerk's Note: The group gathered for a photo opportunity.)
El WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS - APRIL 16, 2024: Commissioner James moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
BIDS:
1) PRESENT BID #62400066, INFOBLOX MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT — DEPARTMENT OF
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Toby Taylor, Purchasing Department, stated five (5) bids were received
and staff will make a recommendation on May 1, 2024.
• 2) PRESENT BID #62400067, CISCO MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT — DEPARTMENT OF
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Mr. Taylor stated three (3) bids were received and staff will make a
recommendation on May 1, 2024.
• 3) PRESENT BID #62400074, CLASS 6 AGGREGATE BASE SUPPLY - DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Taylor stated four (4) bids were received and staff will make a recommendation on
May 1,2024.
fi NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT FOR RECREATIONAL/EDUCATION SERVICES
FOR COLORADO WORKS SUMMER ACTIVITIES PROGRAM, PROVIDER LIST, RATES, AND
RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND AGREEMENT TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY, BETWEEN
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND VARIOUS PROVIDERS, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN AGREEMENTS CONSISTENT WITH SAID FORM: Jamie Ulrich, Director of the Department of
Human Services, stated the program is offered annually every summer and is funded through the
Temporary Aid for Needy Families (TANF) Program to provide eligible youth with a voucher to participate
in summer activities. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said standard form agreement, list,
rates, and authorize the Chair to sign agreements consistent with said form. Seconded by
Commissioner James, the motion carried unanimously.
• 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #7995 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION AND WORK PLAN FOR
WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) PROGRAM FUNDS FOR WAGNER
PEYSER 10% GOVERNOR SUMMER JOB HUNT PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR PRO-TEM
TO SIGN ELECTRONICALLY: Ms. Ulrich stated the Governor Summer Job Hunt Program is also a great
opportunity for youth during the summer because it provides staff support in workforce centers to serve
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youth who are seeking job opportunities. She noted this program is grant funded through the Colorado
Department of Labor and Employment. Commissioner Saine moved to approve said said expenditure
authorization and workplan, and authorize the Chair Pro-Tem to sign electronically. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
IE 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #7996 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION AND WORK PLAN FOR
WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) PROGRAM FUNDS FOR FOREIGN
LABOR CERTIFICATION (FLC) GRANT, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR PRO-TEM TO SIGN
ELECTRONICALLY: Ms. Ulrich stated the expenditure authorization provides funding to assist employers
in the agricultural industry to fill temporary and seasonal positions, and she noted this program is grant
funded through the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. In response to Commissioner Saine,
Ms. Ulrich confirmed each individual has proper work authorization. Commissioner James moved to
approve said expenditure authorization and workplan, and authorize the Chair Pro-Tem to sign
electronically. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman and it carried unanimously.
4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8005 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF
FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR PRO-TEM TO
SIGN - ANDREA SINDEN: Ms. Ulrich stated the contract is for a new certified foster care home located
in Loveland, Colorado. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair
Pro-Tem to sign. Seconded by Commissioner James, the motion carried unanimously.
El 5) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8004 SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR GALLUP ACCESS
(WORKPLACE SURVEY SUBSCRIPTION BASIC) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR PRO-TEM TO SIGN AND
SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY - GALLUP, INC.: Jason Chessher, Director of the Department of Public
Health and Environment, stated the scope of services is for one (1) year and provides access to metrics
generated by the anonymous employee engagement survey platform for those employed at the Weld
County Department of Public Health and Environment, for the amount of $3,000.00, which will be grant
funded. Commissioner Saine discussed her concerns with the potential conflicting information obtained
from this platform and from the Qualtrics platform that is currently utilized county -wide. Commissioner
Freeman moved to approve said scope of services and authorize the Chair Pro-Tem to sign and submit
electronically. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James. Upon a roll call vote, the motion
passed three (3) to one (1), with Commissioner Saine opposed.
El 6) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8008 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR RESIST PEER
MENTORING PROGRAM, A WELDWAITS AFTERSCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAM, AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR PRO-TEM TO SIGN - WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 6: Mr. Chessher
stated the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) acts as a facilities use agreement with School District 6
for a resiliency program designed for students transitioning from elementary school to middle school.
Commissioner James moved to approve said MOU and authorize the Chair Pro-Tem to sign.
Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
7) CONSIDER ESTABLISHING NEIGHBORHOOD TO BE SERVED, DESIGNATE
COMMISSIONER TO MAKE ON -SITE INSPECTION, AND SET HEARING DATE CONCERNING
APPLICATION FOR HOTEL AND RESTAURANT (COUNTY) LIQUOR LICENSE - RIGO'S MEXICAN
RESTAURANT, LLC, DBA RIGO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT: Karin McDougal, Deputy County
Attorney, stated the Resolution is regarding a new liquor license application from Rigo's Mexican
Restaurant, LLC, located at 711 "O" Street, Greeley, Colorado. She further stated the purpose of the
Resolution is to establish the neighborhood to be served, which is indicated by the legal description in
the Resolution, designate Commissioner Freeman to inspect the premises, and set a hearing date for
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May 20, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., to consider the liquor license application. Commissioner Freeman moved to
approve the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
N1 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 9:24 a.m.
These Minutes were approved on the 1st day of May, 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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EXCUSED / EXCUSED DATE OF APPROVAL
Kevin D. Ross, Chair
Perry L B `: , Pro-Tem
Mike Freeman
EXCUSED DATE OF APPROVAL
Scott K. James
Lori Saine
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