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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MONDAY, MARCH 18, 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, March 18, 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
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 March 4, 2024, as printed, Commissioner Buck moved to approve. Commissioner James
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
• CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on March 4, 2024, as follows: 1) Needs to be Addressed in Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) 2024 Annual Action Plan. Commissioner Saine seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
• AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: Commissioner Saine moved to reinstate Public Comment; however,
due to lack of a second, the motion failed. There were no additional 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.
• PROCLAMATIONS:
1) NATIONAL AG DAY — MARCH 19, 2024: Chair Ross read the proclamation to recognize and celebrate
National Ag Day. Each Commissioner, in turn, expressed their gratitude for the farming and ranching
operations that work the land, care for livestock, and plant crops to provide nourishment. They explained
agriculture is a way of life, and it is their privilege to recognize the agricultural community as the backbone
of Weld County.
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• WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS - MARCH 15, 2024: Commissioner James moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Ei BIDS:
1) APPROVE BID #62400008, MOTORGRADERS (QTY 5) - DEPARTMENTS OF FLEET SERVICES
AND PUBLIC WORKS: Toby Taylor, Purchasing Department, stated staff recommends selecting the
lowest bidder who met specifications, 4Rivers Equipment, LLC, for a total amount of $1,873,595.00.
Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James,
and it carried unanimously.
2) REJECT BID #B2400010, 20 -TON SINGLE PADFOOT VIBRATORY ROLLER (QTY 1) -
DEPARTMENTS OF FLEET SERVICES AND PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Taylor stated staff reviewed all bids
submitted and determined the specifications were not met; therefore, staff recommends rejecting the bid
and rebidding at a later time. Commissioner James moved to reject said bid, per staff's request. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Saine, and it carried unanimously.
3) APPROVE BID #B2400011, ROAD BROOM SWEEPERS (QTY 2) - DEPARTMENTS OF FLEET
SERVICES AND PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Taylor reviewed staffs recommendation to select Power
Equipment Company, the low bidder meeting specifications, for a total amount of $155,998.00.
Commissioner Buck moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James,
and it carried unanimously.
Rtil 4) APPROVE BID #B2400012, TRACK MOUNTED HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR (QTY 1) -
DEPARTMENTS OF FLEET SERVICES AND PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Taylor explained why the first
four (4) lowest bidders did not meet specifications, and introduced Wagner Equipment Company as the
low bidder selected by staff and confirmed they met all specifications, with said bid in the amount of
$208,004.82. In response to Commissioner James, David Springer, Director of the Department of Fleet
Services, confirmed the low bidders were all lower in cost but did not meet the specifications of equipment
the Department of Public Works needs to allow staff to clean borrow ditches under power lines.
Commissioner James moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman,
and it carried unanimously.
• 5) APPROVE BID #62400033, BACKUP GENERATOR FOR ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS -
FACILITIES DEPARTMENT: Mr. Taylor stated staff recommends selecting the lowest bidder who met
specifications, CE Power Systems, for a total amount of $398,208.00. Commissioner James moved to
approve said bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
• 6) APPROVE BID #62400051, DEPARTMENT OF FLEET SERVICES LIFT REPLACEMENT
(QTY 3) FACILITIES DEPARTMENT: Mr. Taylor explained the solicitation processes used by staff to
select Ace Equipment and Supply Co., Inc., the low bidder meeting specifications, for a total amount of
$95,000.00. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner James, and it carried unanimously.
• 7) APPROVE BID #B2400054, CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES - FACILITIES DEPARTMENT: Mr. Taylor
stated staff recommends awarding to the low bidder that met specifications for each item referenced in
the spreadsheet that was provided for review. Commissioner James moved to approve said bid. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 30 BETWEEN FRONT ST AND CR 31: Amy Mutchie,
Department of Public Works, stated this closure will begin March 20, 2024, and go through March 29,
2024, for the upgrade and replacement of a 48 -inch irrigation culvert. She stated water will be used, as
needed, for dust control on the gravel portions of the detour route, which she reviewed for the record.
Commissioner James moved to approve said temporary closure. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
2) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 76 BETWEEN U.S. HWY 85 AND CR 33, AND
CR 35 BETWEEN EATON AREA PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTER ON
3RD ST AND CR 78: Ms. Mutchie stated this closure will begin April 1, 2024, and go through June 28,
2024, for road construction. She indicated the detour route is paved, shared the recommended truck
detour route, and stated message boards will be placed in advance of the closure. Commissioner James
moved to approve said temporary closure. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it
carried unanimously.
3) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO GREELEY HOUSING AUTHORITY: Commissioner James
moved to approve said appointment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried
unanimously.
4) CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO AREA AGENCY ON AGING ADVISORY BOARD:
Commissioner Buck moved to approve said appointments. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner James, and it carried unanimously.
5) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO NOXIOUS WEED MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD:
Commissioner Saine moved to approve said appointment. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
6) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Commissioner Saine moved to approve said appointment. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
CONTACT THE COMMISSIONERS: Chair Ross read the various methods of how to provide public
input for the record.
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 9:22 a.m.
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These Minutes were approved on the 1st day of April, 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY,
ATTEST: 4a;z1
Weld County Clerk to the Board
Deputy Clerk to the Board
Kevin Ross, Chair
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