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Minutes
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County, Colorado
Monday, September 8, 2025
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 8, 2025, 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 Perry L. Buck, Chair
Commissioner Scott K. James, Pro-Tem
Commissioner Jason S. Maxey — Excused
Commissioner Lynette Peppler
Commissioner Kevin D. Ross
Also present:
Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Chief Financial Officer, Cheryl Pattelli
Minutes: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the below listed Minutes of the Board
of County Commissioners meeting, as printed. Commissioner Peppler seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously.
1. Minutes from August 25, 2025
Amendments to Agenda: There were no amendments to the Agenda.
Consent Agenda: Commissioner Peppler moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as
printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Warrants:
1. General Warrants: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the General Warrants,
as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
2. Commissioner Warrants — Perry L. Buck: Commissioner James moved to
approve the Warrant, as printed. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion, and
upon a roll call vote of three (3) to zero (0), the motion carried with
Commissioner Buck abstained and Commissioner Maxey excused.
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3. Commissioner Warrants — Jason S. Maxey: Commissioner Ross moved to
approve the Warrant, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion it
carried, with Commissioner Maxey excused.
Bids:
1. Approve Bid #B2500087, Security Appliance — Department of Information
Technology: Toby Taylor, Purchasing Department, stated staff recommends
selecting the lowest bidder who met specifications, Trace3 Government, LLC, for
a total amount of $174,247.00. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said bid.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
2. Approve Bid #62500096, Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) Replacement for CSU
Extension Service of Weld County Building — Facilities Department: Mr. Taylor
reviewed staffs recommendation to select Premier Building Services, LLC, the low
bidder meeting specifications, for a total amount of $155,194.49.
Commissioner James moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
3. Approve Bid #B2500107, Stoneham Grader Shed — Facilities Department:
Mr. Taylor introduced TCC Corporation as the low bidder selected by staff and
confirmed they met all specifications, with said bid amounting to $1,028,512.00.
Commissioner Ross moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Peppler and it carried unanimously.
New Business — General:
1. Consider Contract ID #9898 Amendment #1 to Contract for State Opioid
Response (SOR) Grant Program for Jail Based Behavioral Services (JBBS)
and Authorize Chair to Sign: Brandon Williams, Sheriffs Office, stated the
amendment awarded the County additional funds, in the amount of $69,999.91, to
provide medication -assisted treatment (MAT) services. Commissioner James
moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Peppler and it carried unanimously.
2. Consider Four (4) Agreements for Professional Services for 2025 County
Board of Equalization (CBOE) Independent Referees, and Authorize Chair to
Sign — Nick Berryman, Gage Osthoff, Kenneth Lavertu, and William Garcia:
Karin McDougal, Deputy County Attorney, on behalf of Brenda Dones, Weld
County Assessor, stated the agreements allow for independent referees to hear
the property tax appeals on behalf of the County Board of Equalization (CBOE),
with terms from October 1, 2025, through November 30, 2025, and base rates of
$85.00, per hour. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said agreements and
authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier
and it carried unanimously.
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3. Consider Contract ID #9900 Agreement for Tenant Relocation Funds for
County Roads 54 and 13 Intersection Roundabout Project, and Authorize
Chair to Sign — Robert Lamb: Clay Kimmi, Department of Public Works, provided
some historical context regarding the Intergovernmental Agreement between Weld
County and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), that was
approved and executed in 2023, for the County Roads 54 and 13 Intersection
Roundabout Project. As a result of recent acquisitions for said project, he stated
CDOT informed the Department of Public Works of the requirement to provide
financial assistance to Robert Lamb for relocation purposes, for an amount not to
exceed $143,243.50. Commissioner James moved to approve said agreement
and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross
and it carried unanimously.
4. Consider Temporary Closure of County Road 70 Between County Roads 29
and 31: Amy Mutchie, Department of Public Works, requested the closure to begin
September 10, 2025, and go through September 30, 2025, for the re -decking and
guardrail installation on Bridge 70/29A. She stated water will be used for dust
control on the gravel road portions of the detour route. Commissioner James
moved to approve said temporary closure. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
5. Consider Revised Application for Federal Assistance (Form SF -424),
Applicant and Recipient Assurances and Certifications Form, and Specific
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Certifications Form
Regarding 2025 Annual Action Plan, and Authorize Chair to Sign:
Cheryl Pattelli, Chief Financial Officer, stated the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) has made revisions to forms that incorporate updated
information and verbiage so that the County receives the correct entitlement funds
for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds outlined in the 2025
Annual Action Plan. Commissioner James moved to approve said revised
application and forms, and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously.
6. Consider Declaration of Certain Equipment as Surplus Property, Authorize
Sale of Same at Auction with Roller and Associates, and Delegate Authority
to Controller to Sign Any Necessary Documents: Ms. Pattelli indicated the
items, referenced in Exhibit A, are at end -of -life and staff requests to have them
declared as surplus and be sent to auction on October 8, 2025.
Commissioner Ross moved to approve said declaration as surplus property,
authorize sale of same at auction, and authorize the Controller to sign any
necessary documents. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it
carried unanimously.
7. Consider Itemized List of Legal Holidays During Calendar Year 2026:
Commissioner James moved to approve said resolution. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
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New Business — Ordinances:
1. Second Reading of Code Ordinance #2025-12, In the Matter of Repealing and
Reenacting, with Amendments, Chapter 21 Areas and Activities of State
Interest of the Weld County Code (Oil and Gas — Articles V and VI):
Commissioner James moved to read Code Ordinance #2025-12 by title only. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
Bruce Barker, County Attorney, read the title for the record. Brett Cavanaugh,
Director of the Department of Oil and Gas Energy, gave an overview of the
proposed changes which include refined definitions and language; reintegrated
key safeguards related to Emergency Action Plans with the consultation of the
Office of Emergency Management (OEM); and modified and simplified the
drainage and stormwater management requirements to improve clarity and ensure
consistency across departments. He explained these changes removed
ambiguous or conflicting language to simplify compliance for operators and
streamline staff review processes; strengthen coordination between operators and
the County to ensure preparedness for potential emergencies without introducing
unnecessary burdens; and developed technical standards, reduce duplicative
reviews, and improve operational efficiency. Commissioner Ross extended his
appreciation to Mr. Cavanaugh and OEM regarding an incident that took place near
the Town of Milliken over the weekend, and in response to his inquiry regarding
Section 21-5-446, Drainage and Stormwater Management, of the Weld County
Code, Mr. Cavanaugh indicated there was a lot of collaboration with staff to provide
the necessary clarity regarding the waiver and the liability language that is tied to
it. In further response to Commissioner James, Mr. Barker clarified codification in
code does nothing more than affirm Weld County is following the law as
interpretation and acknowledgement of federal government mandates as written
in the Colorado Constitution. No public testimony was offered concerning this
matter. After advisement from Mr. Barker, Commissioner Ross moved to amend
Code Ordinance #2025-12 on Second Reading to remove the language regarding
the Pending Ordinance Doctrine on page 83. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner James and it carried unanimously. Chair Buck re -opened the matter
for public testimony, to which none was offered. Commissioner James moved to
approve Code Ordinance #2025-12 on Second Reading, as amended. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
New Business — Planning:
1. Consider Consent to Enforcement of 2024 International Fire Code, with
Amendments, Within Certain Areas of Unincorporated Weld County Lying
Within Front Range Fire Protection District: Mr. Barker stated the Front Range
Fire Protection District requests the Board's consent to enforcement of the 2024
International Fire Code. He reviewed several changes that were incorporated, and
indicated staff recommends approval. Tyler Drage, Deputy Chief and Fire Code
Official for Front Range Fire Protection District, thanked the Board for their
continued support. He further elaborated on the specific amendments and
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highlighted the importance of standardization of amendments made to the Fire
Code when partnering with other agencies for communities that have overlapping
jurisdiction. Commissioner James extended his appreciation for the incredible
efforts regarding an incident that took place in the Town of Johnstown over the
weekend and further moved to approve said consent to enforcement. Second by
Commissioner Ross and the motion carried unanimously.
Public Comment:
1. Dusty Johnson, House District 63 Legislative Representative, offered her updates
regarding the regular and special sessions, with appreciation extended to her from
the Board.
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 9:34 a.m.
The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, approved the above
and foregoing Minutes, on motion duly made and seconded, by the following vote on the
22nd day of September, A.D., 2025:
Perry L. Buck, Chair: Aye
Scott K. James, Pro-Tem: Aye
Jason S. Maxey: Aye
Lynette Peppler: Aye
Kevin D. Ross: Aye
Attest:
Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board
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