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Minutes
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County, Colorado
Wednesday, January 29, 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, January 29, 2025, at the
hour of 9:00 a.m.
ID 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
Commissioner Lynette Peppler
Commissioner Kevin D. Ross — Excused
Also present:
Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Chief Financial Officer, Cheryl Pattelli
El Minutes: Commissioner James moved to approve the below listed Minutes of the
Board of County Commissioners meeting, as printed. Commissioner Maxey seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously.
1. Minutes from January 15, 2025
El Amendments to Agenda: There were no amendments to the agenda.
IEJ Approval of Consent Agenda: Commissioner James moved to approve the
Consent Agenda, as printed. Commissioner Peppler seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
Presentations and Proclamations:
1. Recognition of Services, Area Agency on Aging Advisory Board —
Teresa Schunter: Chair Buck read the certificate for the record and the Board
extended their appreciation to Teresa Schunter for her voluntary contributions to
the citizens of Weld County.
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2. E Recognition of Services, Extension Advisory Council — Mike Schwan,
Sean Short, and Joshua Docheff: Chair Buck read all three (3) certificates for
the record and the Board extended their appreciation to Mike Schwan, Sean Short,
and Joshua Docheff for their voluntary contributions to the citizens of Weld County.
Warrants:
1. General Warrants — January 28, 2025: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve
the General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Peppler seconded the motion and
it carried unanimously.
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New Business — General:
1. Consider Petition for Abatement or Refund of Taxes for Account
No. R2420803 — Cardwell Legacy, LLC: Brenda Dones, Weld County Assessor,
stated the abatement request for tax year 2023 is regarding a commercial business
located in Johnstown, Colorado. She reviewed the valuation approach taken by
staff, detailed the property valuation and resulting taxes, and stated the tax
representative would not be present; however, they requested denial to preserve
their right to move onto the State Board of Assessment of Appeals. No public
testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner James moved to
deny said petition. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it
carried unanimously.
2. Fl Consider Petition for Abatement or Refund of Taxes for Account
No. R2459786 — Willows Apartments, Ltd.: Ms. Dones stated the property, an
apartment complex located in Greeley, Colorado, commonly known as Willows
Apartments, was appealed in 2024. She indicated the County Board of
Equalization (CBOE) set the value at $131,700.00, per unit, and the request is to
align tax years 2023 and 2024, pursuant to legislative requirement. Ms. Dones
indicated they are represented by a tax agent, but they are not present, and she
detailed the taxable values set by the CBOE and resulting abatement values
because of the change in valuation. No public testimony was offered concerning
this matter. Commissioner James moved to approve, in -part, said petition. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppler and it carried unanimously.
3. Fl Consider Petition for Abatement or Refund of Taxes for Account
No. R8965669 — LAN Colorado, LLC: Ms. Dones state the abatement is for an
industrial heavy manufacturing warehouse located in Brighton, Colorado. She
reviewed details of the building and materials used to complete the construction of
the showroom and manufacturing warehouse. Ms. Dones indicated the original
2023 and 2024 taxable value was $43,256,635.00; however, the property owner
received an independent appraisal for $30 Million, thus staff determined the value
for tax year 2024 needed to be $36,500,000.00. She requested the abatement to
align tax years 2023 and 2024, pursuant to legislative requirement. Commissioner
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James moved to approve said petition. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously.
4. Consider Contract ID #9042 Award Letter for 2024 State Criminal Alien
Assistance Program (SCAAP) Grant and authorize Assistant Controller to
electronically submit: Sonja Kohlgraf, Sheriff's Office, stated the Sheriff's Office
has received $177,584.00, to be utilized to offset expenditures for incarcerated
individuals who are known, or in good faith are considered, to be undocumented.
Commissioner James moved to approve said award letter and authorize the
Assistant Controller to electronically submit. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously.
5. I] Consider Contract ID #9043 Equitable Sharing Agreement and
Certification, and authorize Sheriff's Office to sign and submit electronically:
Ms. Kohlgraf stated the report reflects 2024 activities for receipts and expenditures.
Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said agreement and authorize the
Ms. Kohlgraf to electronically sign and submit on behalf of Steve Reams, Weld
County Sheriff, and Chair Buck. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Peppier and it carried unanimously.
6. F1 Consider Appointments of Rusty Williams as Controller and
Chris D'Ovidio as Assistant Controller for Weld County: Rusty Williams
introduced himself for the record, shared his professional background and
experiences, and he expressed his excitement for being part of Weld County. The
Board welcomed Mr. Williams to 'Team Weld' and shared words of encouragement.
There being no further discussion, Commissioner James moved to approve said
appointments. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried
unanimously.
7. IR Consider Contract ID #9017 Individual Provider Contract for Purchase of
Foster Care Services in a Foster Care Home and authorize Chair to sign —
Kieth Kroschel and Nicole Mayeda-Kroschel: Jamie Ulrich, Director of the
Department of Human Services, stated the contract is for a new provisional kinship
foster care home located in Evans, Colorado. Commissioner Maxey moved to
approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
8. Consider Contract ID #9019 Individual Provider Contract for Purchase of
Foster Care Services in a Foster Care Home and authorize Chair to sign —
Matthew Jackson and Lisa Hartman: Ms. Ulrich stated the contract is for a new
certified kinship foster care home located in Firestone, Colorado.
Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to
sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppler and it carried
unanimously.
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9. Consider Contract ID #9026 Individual Provider Contract for Purchase of
Foster Care Services in a Foster Care Home and authorize Chair to sign —
Veronica Randall: Ms. Ulrich stated the contract is for a new certified kinship
foster care home located in Loveland, Colorado. Commissioner Maxey moved to
approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Peppler and it carried unanimously.
10. El Consider Contract ID #9034 Individual Provider Contract for Purchase of
Foster Care Services in a Foster Care Home and authorize Chair to sign —
David Allen and Vickey Landry: Ms. Ulrich stated the contract is for a certified
kinship foster care home located in Carriere, Mississippi. Commissioner Peppler
moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
11. El Consider Contract ID #9035 Individual Provider Contract for Purchase of
Foster Care Services in a Foster Care Home and authorize Chair to sign —
Theresa Judd: Ms. Ulrich stated the contract is for a fully certified kinship foster
care home located in Windsor, Colorado. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve
said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Peppler and it carried unanimously.
12. eConsider Contract ID #9023 Agreement for Foster Care Respite Services
and authorize Chair to sign — Derrick Betting and Natalie Hansen: Ms. Ulrich
stated the agreement is for a new foster care respite home located Erie, Colorado.
Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair
to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried
unanimously.
13. Ei Consider Contract ID #9030 Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA) and Work
Plan for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Migrant Seasonal
Farm Workers (MSFW) Wagner-Peyser 10% Program, and authorize Chair,
Department of Human Services, and Workforce Development Board to sign:
Ms. Ulrich stated the notice of funding allocation and work plan for the stated
program will allow for the performance period to be extended to June 30, 2025,
and provide additional funds. Commissioner James moved to approve said NFA
and work, and authorize the Chair, the Department of Human Services, and the
Workforce Development Board to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Maxey, and it carried unanimously.
14. El Consider Contract ID #9040 Land Use Application for a Wireless
Communication Equipment Upgrade at 822 7th Street, Greeley
(Chase Building), by Rutherford Enterprises, Inc., on behalf of Verizon
Wireless, and authorize Chair and Facilities Department to sign — City of
Greeley: Patrick O'Neill, Director of the Facilities Department, stated Verizon
Wireless leases a suite and tower space at the Chase Building located in Greeley,
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Colorado, which the County owns. He explained this application will authorize
Verizon to make necessary equipment upgrades, and staff recommends approval.
Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair
and Facilities Department to sign. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner James, carried unanimously.
15. E Consider Contract ID #9045 Memorandum of Agreement to Purchase
Property Interest for County Road 66 Corridor Project and authorize Chair to
sign — Lytle Farms, LLC: Clay Kimmi, Department of Public Works, stated the
purpose of the agreement is to acquire public road right-of-way, in the amount of
$129,058.00, to do necessary roadway improvements for the CR 66 Corridor
Project. In response to Commissioner Maxey, Mr. Kimmi confirmed the property to
be acquired amounts to approximately two (2) acres. Commissioner Maxey moved
to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously.
16. El Consider Contract ID # 9046 Memorandum of Agreement to Purchase
Property Interest for County Road 66 Corridor Project and authorize Chair to
sign — Kaycee Lytle: Mr. Kimmi stated, similar to the previous item, this
agreement will acquire public road right-of-way to do necessary roadway
improvements for the CR 66 Corridor Project for the cost of $1,465,258.50.
Commissioner James moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair
to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried
unanimously.
17. El Consider Reappointments to Area Agency on Aging Advisory Board:
Commissioner James moved to approve said reappointments. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously.
18. Consider Appointment and Reappointment to Extension Advisory
Council: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said appointment and
reappointment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried
unanimously.
19. E Consider Appointment to Weld Faith Partnership Council: Commissioner
Maxey moved to approve said appointment. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously.
Public Comment: No public comment was offered.
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 9:31 a.m.
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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
12th day of February, 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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