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Minutes
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County, Colorado
Wednesday, February 19, 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, February 19, 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
Commissioner Lynette Peppier
Commissioner Kevin D. Ross
Also present:
Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Chief Financial Officer, Cheryl Pattelli
El Minutes: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the minutes from February 3, 2025,
as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
• Minutes: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the minutes from February 5,
2025, as printed. Commissioner Peppler seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
IE Certification of Hearings: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the below listed
Hearing Certificate. Commissioner James seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
1. USR24-0023 — Parkview Apartments, LLC, do SunShare, LLC, dba Periwinkle
Solar, LLC, Longspur Solar, LLC, and 1876 Solar, LLC
• Amendments to Agenda: There were no amendments to the Agenda.
IR Approval of Consent Agenda: Commissioner James moved to approve the
Consent Agenda, as printed. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
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Presentations and Proclamations:
1. Recognition of Services, Workforce Development Board — Rich Werner:
Chair Buck read the certificate for the record and the Board thanked Rich Werner
for his voluntary contributions on the Workforce Development Board for the past
ten (10) years for the citizens of Weld County.
Warrants:
1. General Warrants — February 12,14, and 18, 2025: Commissioner James moved
to approve the General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Ross seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously.
Bids:
1. Approve Bid #62500011, Long -Term Document Storage — Facilities
Department: Toby Taylor, Purchasing Department, reviewed the criteria staff used
to consider each of the bids received, and stated staff recommends selecting the
lowest bidder who met specifications, RAZR Logistics, LLC, for a total amount not
to exceed $87,300.00. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said bid. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
2. El Approve Bid #62500004, Household Hazardous Waste Pickup and
Disposal Services — Department of Public Health and Environment: Mr. Taylor
stated staff recommends selecting the lowest bidder who met specifications,
Veolia ES Technical Solutions, LLC. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said
bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried
unanimously.
3. El Present Bid #B2500009, Dacono Grader Shed — Facilities Department:
Mr. Taylor stated eleven (11) bids were received, with two (2) being deemed
non -responsive, and staff will make a recommendation on March 5, 2025.
4. El Present Bid #B2500010, Wireless Irrigation Controls — Facilities
Department: Mr. Taylor stated four (4) bids were received and staff will make a
recommendation on March 5, 2025.
5. Present Bid #B2500019, Recycled Asphalt Product — Department of
Public Works: Mr. Taylor stated one (1) bid was received and staff will make a
recommendation on March 5, 2025.
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El New Business — General:
1. Consider Contract ID #9086 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) Program Application for Jail Campus Public Space Emergency
Response Plan and Equipment, and Authorize Sheriff's Office to Submit
Electronically: Sonja Kohlgraf, Sheriff's Office, recommended approval of the
application for grant funds, in the amount of $13,010.00, to purchase equipment
for the public spaces at the Jail Campus as part of the emergency response plan.
Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said application and authorize the
Sheriff's Office to submit electronically, which was seconded by
Commissioner James, and it carried unanimously.
2. IE Consider Adoption of Weld County Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan: Roy Rudisill, Director of the Office of Emergency
Management, gave a brief overview of the updates made to the Emergency
Management Plan for Weld County, which focused on changes to align county
finances with federal grant guidance requirements. He explained the Colorado
Revised Statute requires each County to a have a current and up-to-date plan
and/or a current Health Medical Annex. Commissioner James commended staff
for their efforts in making sure Weld County is prepared in the event of an
emergency, and further moved to approve the adoption of said plan. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously.
3. a Consider Contract ID #9088 Individual Provider Contract for Purchase of
Foster Care Services in a Foster Care Home and Authorize Chair to Sign —
Melissa Cooper: Tami Grant, Deputy Director of the Department of Human
Services, stated the contract is for a new certified kinship foster care home located
in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said
contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
4. eConsider Contract ID #9089 Individual Provider Contract for Purchase of
Foster Care Services in a Foster Care Home and Authorize Chair to Sign —
Fredy Arnulfo Diaz Coreas and Kenia Guevara -Guerra: Ms. Grant stated the
contract is for a certified kinship foster care home located in Denver, Colorado.
Commissioner Ross moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to
sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried
unanimously.
5. a Consider Contract ID #9090 Individual Provider Contract for Purchase of
Foster Care Services in a Foster Care Home and Authorize Chair to Sign —
Lloyd and Christal Roberts: Ms. Grant stated the contract is for a new provisional
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 Peppier and it carried unanimously.
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6. Consider Contract ID #9091 Individual Provider Contract for Purchase of
Foster Care Services in a Foster Care Home and Authorize Chair to Sign —
Blaise and Kristen Hockel: Ms. Grant stated the contract is for a new provisional
kinship foster care home located in Loveland, Colorado. Commissioner James
moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously.
7. El Consider Contract ID #9092 Individual Provider Contract for Purchase of
Foster Care Services in a Foster Care Home and Authorize Chair to Sign —
George and Lora Lawrence: Ms. Grant stated the contract is for a new provisional
kinship foster care home located in Frederick, Colorado. Commissioner Peppler
moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously.
8. El Consider Contract ID #9093 Individual Provider Contract for Purchase of
Foster Care Services in a Foster Care Home and Authorize Chair to Sign —
Michael Ortiz and Carmen Gallegos: Ms. Grant stated the contract is for a new
provisional kinship foster care home located in Denver, Colorado. In response to
Chair Buck, Ms. Grant explained the difference between provisional and fully
certified contracts related to foster care certification timeline requirements provided
by the state. Commissioner James moved to approve said contract and authorize
the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppler and it
carried unanimously.
9. a Consider Contract ID #9101 Individual Provider Contract for Purchase of
Foster Care Services in a Foster Care Home and Authorize Chair to Sign —
Jerome and Lola Martin: Ms. Grant stated the contract is for a certified kinship
foster care home located in Frederick, Colorado. Commissioner Peppler moved to
approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
10. 1D Consider Contract ID #9120 Federal Highway Safety Improvement
Program (HSIP) Local Agency Application for Intersection Conflict Warning
Systems (ICWS) at Various Locations and Authorize Department of Public
Works to Submit Electronically: Elizabeth Relford, Department of Finance,
requested to submit said application, on behalf of the Department of Public Works,
to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Region 4 for funds in the
amount of $3.9 Million, for the 2027-2028 state fiscal year call for projects. She
identified three (3) locations for the record, which were on the Capital Improvement
Plan (CIP) and currently meet the threshold of requirements by CDOT to utilize
said funds, in the amount of $375,000.00, for the installation of traffic lights for
intersection safety improvement initiatives. Ms. Relford explained two (2) out of the
three (3) locations, are shared with the state, meaning the County's
ten percent (10%) match can also be shared, reducing the match to
five percent (5%) or $12,500.00, if the state does, in -fact, share the match. In
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response to Commissioner Peppler, Ms. Relford explained if the state chooses not
to share the matching cost with the County, then the County would be responsible
for $37,500.00. Commissioner James moved to approve said application and
authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Maxey, carried unanimously.
11. eConsider Acceptance of Deed of Dedication for Purchase of Public Road
Right -of -Way for County Road 66 Corridor Project and Authorize Chair to
Sign — Lytle Farms, LLC: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, on behalf of Clay Kimmi,
Department of Public Works, indicated this and the following item are to be
considered together, and stated staff recommends acceptance of the deed for
each property. Commissioner Ross moved to approve acceptance of said deed
and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
12. a Consider Acceptance of Deed of Dedication for Purchase of Public Road
Right -of -Way for County Road 66 Corridor Project and Authorize Chair to
Sign — Kaycee Lytle: Commissioner Ross moved to approve acceptance of said
deed and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously.
13. IE Consider Extension to Temporary Road Closure of County Road 44
Between County Roads 51 and 53: Amy Mutchie, Department of Public Works,
explained the closure was approved for approximately five (5) months that began
October 14, 2024, and was scheduled to reopen February 28, 2025; however, due
to unforeseen additional required road improvements, staff requests the closure to
be extended an addition six (6) weeks through April 8, 2025, to complete the
construction and final paving. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said
extension of the temporary closure. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
14. Ei Consider Temporary Closure of County Road 80 Between County
Roads 29 and 31: Ms. Mutchie stated the requested the closure was presented
and approved by the Board on February 5, 2025; however, due to inclimate
weather, the closure never took place. She indicated the department now requests
the closure to begin February 24, 2025, and go through February 28, 2025, to
replace an irrigation culvert, and she noted the detour route is paved.
Commissioner Ross moved to approve said temporary closure. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
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15. IE Consider Temporary Closure of 17 Between County Road 28 and State
Highway 66: Ms. Munchie requested the closure to begin February 26, 2025, and
go through June 13, 2025, for the replacement of Bridge 17/28A. She stated
magnesium chloride will be used for dust control, as needed, on the gravel portion
of the detour route and message boards will be placed in advance of said closure.
Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said temporary closure. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
16. El Consider Biennial Renewal Application for Tavern (County) Liquor
License and Authorize Chair to Sign — RM, Inc., dba Room 119:
Matthew Conroy, Assistant County Attorney, reviewed the location and history of
the establishment, indicated staff does have one (1) minor concern with an interior
remodel, but the applicant is working with staff to resolve the issue and it should
not affect the renewal, therefore, staff recommends approval. Commissioner Ross
moved to approve said renewal application. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously.
17. IRConsider Client Engagement Agreement Regarding Federal Advocacy
and Authorize Chair to Sign — Purple Label Government Solutions, LLC:
Commissioner Ross stated the agreement allows for the County to engage with a
lobbyist firm for representation in Washington, D. C., concerning federal legislation.
Commissioner James moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair
to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried
unanimously.
18. a Consider Appointment to Workforce Development Board:
Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said appointment. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
New Business — Ordinances:
1. Second Reading of Code Ordinance #2025-01, in the Matter of Repealing and
Reenacting, with Amendments, Chapter 27 Planned Unit Development of the
Weld County Code (Amendments to Existing PUDs): Commissioner James
moved to read Code Ordinance #2025-01 by title only. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Ross, and it carried unanimously. Mr. Barker read the title for the
record. Maxwell Nader, Department of Planning Services, reviewed the proposed
changes, noted there are no additional changes since First Reading, and indicated
staff recommends approval. No public testimony was offered concerning this
matter. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve Code Ordinance #2025-01 on
Second Reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it
carried unanimously.
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New Business — Planning:
1. Consider Certification to Weld County Treasurer of Zoning Violation
Penalties as Special Assessment — Consuelo Hernandez (Cont'd from
11/18/2024): Adria Schiel, Assistant County Attorney, provided an overview of the
on -going violations on the property owned by Consuelo Hernandez, which include
cargo containers and a non-commercial junkyard, since 2021. She explained the
matter was last heard by the Board on November 18, 2024, where staff confirmed
Ms. Hernandez had removed the cargo containers, but other items still remain,
thus the property is still in violation due to the existence of the non-commercial
junkyard. Ms. Schiel informed the Board, upon staff's inspection of the property on
February 11, 2025, there is now evidence of occupants residing in recreational
vehicles (RVs) on the property, which is a violation of the Weld County Code.
However, she clarified, due to occupancy of RVs not being part of the original
violations with the court assessed penalties, the County will be re -filling a case in
the Weld County Court to address the added concern, and the Board cannot
consider the RV occupancy factor at this time. Cynthia Villanueva, Department of
Planning of Services — Code Compliance, shared photographic evidence reflecting
the current state of the property. She explained, despite the property owner's
attempt to address the issues, the property remains in violation. In response to
Commissioner Maxey, Ms. Schiel explained the Board needs to determine if the
property owner is in violation of the Weld County Code, and if so, the penalties, in
the amount of $16,600.00, are certified as a special assessment with the
Treasurer's Office. She further explained, due to the fact the cargo containers have
been removed, the Board can choose to certify a lesser amount if desired.
Ms. Schiel indicated staff's recommendation is to certify rather than considering
another continuation due to the case already being in violation since 2021, and
there simply has not been enough progress given the addition time already
received. Consuelo Hernandez, property owner, confirmed the cargo containers
were removed, but explained due to inclimate weather it has limited her and her
mother's ability to remove the remaining debris from their property. She further
explained, despite requesting assistance from the Sheriff's Office to remove the
squatters living the RVs, it has become apparent that their removal from the
property will have to involve eviction and court proceedings. In response to
Commissioner James, Ms. Hernandez's mother indicated she does not intend to
proceed with attempting to clear the property until the seasons change providing
warmer weather. Following discussion, Commissioner Ross moved to approve the
certification, in -part, to assess 10% of the proposed penalties, in the amount of
$1,660.00, as a special assessment to the Treasurer's Office with consideration of
the attempts made from the property owner. Commissioner James seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously.
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Public Comment:
1. Edwin Grant, City of Greeley resident, offered his comments to 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 9:50 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
5th day of March, A.D., 2025:
Perry L. Buck, Chair: Aye
Scott K. James, Pro-Tem: Excused Date of Approval
Jason S. Maxey: Aye
Lynette Peppler: Aye
Kevin D. Ross: Excused Date of Approval
Attest:
Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board
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