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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 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, September 23, 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
Commissioner Scott K. James
Commissioner Lori Saine
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Clerk to the Board, Esther Gesick
Chief Financial Officer, Cheryl Pattelli
• MINUTES: There being no corrections to the Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of September 9, 2024, as printed, Commissioner Buck moved to approve. Commissioner James
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the Agenda.
• CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner James moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed.
Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
• WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS - SEPTEMBER 20, 2024: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion and upon a roll call vote, the motion
carried four (4) to one (1), with Commissioner Saine opposed.
El BIDS:
1) PRESENT BID #B2400128, AUDIO AND VISUAL EQUIPMENT UPGRADES - FACILITIES
DEPARTMENT: Toby Taylor, Purchasing Department, stated five (5) bids were received and staff will
make a recommendation on October 7, 2024.
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NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER CONDITIONS OF SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF TEMPORARY AGENCY
STAFFING SERVICES FOR 2024 GENERAL ELECTION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
APPLEONE, INC.: Rudy Santos, Chief Deputy Clerk and Recorder, stated the agreement will allow for
use of temporary agency staffing services to fill election judge positions for the 2024 Presidential General
Election cycle. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to
sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James. In response to Commissioner Saine,
Mr. Santos stated the Elections Office sent mailers inviting the public to participate; however, the election
judge process is getting more complex, and they are often asked to work longer periods of time. He noted
they need 307 election judges and have only placed 202 individuals, and this is the first time, since 2008,
that they have requested use of temporary staffing services. He further stated Weld County Clerk,
Carly Koppes, does interview the candidates and their work is monitored to ensure they serve in an
unbiased manner. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
2) CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OF REFUND OF TAXES FOR ACCOUNT NO.
R6778039 - MILLIKEN PLAZA, INC.: Brenda Dones, Weld County Assessor, provided a brief description
of the property, and noted it was sold in late 2021, which raised questions concerning ownership of the
parking lot. She explained a thorough review of the ownership was conducted and found to be part of the
Trader's Junction Condominium Owners' Association and is designated as 'General Common Elements',
thus it is not eligible for separate valuation. Ms. Dones stated the Assessor's Office agrees with the tax
agent and recommends to adjusting the value from $759,981.00 to $0.00, which will result in an
abatement of tax, in the amount of $30,259.66. Commissioner James moved to approve said petition.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously.
3) CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OF REFUND OF TAXES FOR ACCOUNT NO.
R8964111 - VALLEY BANK AND TRUST: Ms. Dones provided a brief description of the location of the
subject property, which was built in 2000. She stated the value was set at $250.00 per square foot, and
the tax agent has requested an Administrative Denial to preserve their appeal rights to the state, at which
time they will complete their review of the value. Ms. Dones stated the Assessor's Office did review the
value, using both the Market and Income approach, which she described for the record. She
recommended denial of the petition for a sustained assessed value of $250.00 per square foot, resulting
in a total value of $565,500.00. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter.
Commissioner James moved to Deny said petition for abatement or refund of taxes. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Freeman and it carried unanimously.
IEJ 4) CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OF REFUND OF TAXES FOR ACCOUNT NO.
R2430203 - WIZBON INVESTMENTS, LLC: Ms. Dones provided a brief description of the location of
the retail property occupied by three tenants. She stated her office set the value at $290.00 per square
foot; however, the agent provided no data that supports a value change and has requested for an
Administrative Denial. Ms. Dones stated the Assessor's Office reviewed the Market and Income
approach, which she reviewed for the record, and stated her recommendation to deny the petition and
sustain the value of $290.00 per square foot, resulting in a total value of $2,187,760.00. No public
testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Freeman moved to deny said petition for
abatement or refund of taxes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried
unanimously.
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5) CONSIDER ANNEXATION AGREEMENT AND PETITION FOR ANNEXATION OF CRS 72
AND 39, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN — TOWN OF EATON: Elizabeth Relford, Interim Director
of the Department of Planning Services, stated Weld County entered into an Intergovernmental
Agreement with the Town of Eaton, in 2017, and this petition and agreement will fulfill the final
requirement of the IGA to bring the intersection into the town's jurisdiction. Commissioner Freeman
moved to approve said agreement and petition, and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner James. Chair Ross commented he is excited to get this project completed
and noted the intersection is much safer. There being no further discussion, the motion carried
unanimously.
El 6) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8727 SINGLE SOURCE AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY
PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF DATA DIRECT NETWORK (DDN) STORAGE EQUIPMENT FOR
WELD COUNTY JAIL, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CML SECURITY, LLC: Patrick O'Neill,
Director of the Facilities Department, stated CML Security, LLC, was awarded the bid to construct
and maintain the electronics security control system at the Jail, which was determined to be a Single
Source Vendor, pursuant to Section 5-4-160, Product Standardization, of the Weld County Code.
He stated the jail video storage device has failed, making the jail out of compliance with state law.
Mr. O'Neill stated CML has provided a quote, in the amount of $219,085.00, for replacement of the
device, which is further classified as an emergency purchase under Section 5-4-80 of the Weld County
Code. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
1) CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAND USE APPLICATION FOR TIMELINE
EXTENSION FOR USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT, USR24-0014, FOR 1041 MAJOR FACILITIES
OF PUBLIC UTILITY OUTSIDE OF SUBDIVISIONS AND HISTORIC TOWNSITES IN THE
A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - TAELOR SOLAR 1, LLC:
Karin McDougal, Deputy County Attorney, stated the agreement will extend the timelines for processing
and conducting a public hearing concerning a Major Facility of a Public Utility 1041 project, pursuant to
Chapter 21 of the Weld County Code. Commissioner James moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. 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 9:20 a.m.
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These Minutes were approved on the 7th day of October, 2024.
ATTEST:
Weld County Clerk to the Board
Deputy Clerk to the Bo
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Kevin D. Ross, Chair
Perry L. ck, Pro -Tern
Scott K. James
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