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Minutes
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County, Colorado
Wednesday, March 12, 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, March 12, 2025, at the hour
of 9:00 a.m.
k 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
.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 February 26, 2025
`F. , Certification of Hearings: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the below listed
Hearing Certificate. Commissioner James seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
1. COZ24-0008 - Suzanne Lilly, Gerry Ball, and Patricia Conlon
.. Amendments to Agenda: Commissioner Maxey expressed concerns regarding Item
of Business #18 located under New Business — General, concerning the appointment of
he role as Local Government Designee (LGD) and requested the removal from the
agenda. Commissioner. Ross clarified the request is pursuant to Bruce Barker, County
Attorney, determining the LGDduties Outlined in the Resolution are already part of the role
of the Director of Oil and Gas Energy; thus, there is no need for an additional Resolution.
Commissioner Ross further moved to strike said Resolution from the agenda.
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Commissioner Maxey seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Commissioner James moved to approve the agenda, as amended. Seconded by
Commissioner Ross, the motion carried unanimously.
Ei Consent Agenda: There being no request for public testimony concerning the
following item, as listed under 'Consent Agenda — Miscellaneous', Commissioner Ross
moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed. Commissioner Peppier seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously.
1. Vacation, VAC25-0001, of Two -Lot Recorded Exemption, RE -4311, and
Recombine Lots into One (1) Parcel — Deborah B. Zisch Revocable Trust,
c/o Deborah Zisch
Warrants:
1. General Warrants: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the General Warrants,
as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Bids:
1 Reject Bid #B2500015, Jail 2 West Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)
Upgrade — Facilities Department: Carolyn Geisert, Purchasing Department,
reviewed staffs recommendation to reject the sole bid from Growling Bear
Company, Inc., for $524,113.00, due to the amount exceeding the established
budgeted amount. He indicated staff further recommends breaking the electrical
and mechanical work apart, then rebid the separate aspects of the project at a later
date. Commissioner James moved to reject said bid, per staff's recommendation.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier, and it carried unanimously.
2. o Present Multi -Agency Bid #B25-02, Chip Seal Aggregate — Department
of Public Works: Rose Everett, Purchasing Department, stated three (3) bids
were received and staff will make a recommendation on March 26, 2025.
3. mi Present Bid #B2500023, Owner's Representative Services for Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) Corridor Projects — Department of Public Works:
Ms. Everett stated four (4) bids were received and staff will make a
recommendation at a date yet to be determined.
4. ! Present Bid #B2500028, Mining Services — Department of Public Works:
Ms. Everett stated five (5) bids were received, with one (1) being deemed
non -responsive, and staff will make a recommendation on March 26, 2025.
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I New Business — General:
1. Consider Application for 2026 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Crime Victims
Services (CVS) Grant Funds for Victim Witness Assistance Unit and
authorize 19th Judicial District Attorney's Office to Submit Electronically:
Michael Rourke, 19th Judicial District Attorney, alongside Ermelinda Archibeque,
requested to submit the application, in the amount of $360,374.00, with no County
match funding required. DA Rourke indicated this grant is the third largest source
of funding that allows the Office to support 5,211 victims in Weld County with the
services needed. Ms. Archibeque acknowledged the growth within the County and
expressed her appreciation of the efforts of staff who provide said services to the
citizens. Commissioner James moved to approve said application and authorize
the 19th Judicial District Attorney's Office to submit electronically. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
2. .'�': Consider Contract ID #9195 Memorandum of Understanding for Law
Enforcement Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy
Certification, and Authorize Chair to Sign — Aims Community College:
Lieutenant Mark Pollard, Sheriff's Office, stated the memorandum of
understanding (MOU) allows for ten (10) detentions deputies to participate in the
Law Enforcement Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy
Certification through Aims Community College at no added cost to the County as
it has been budgeted. Commissioner Peppier moved to approve said MOU and
authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James
and it carried unanimously.
3. ,M1 Consider Grant Proposal for Participation in Pathway Home 6 Program
for Pre -Release Services and Authorize Department of Human Services to
Submit Electronically: Jamie Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human
Services, stated the Department has the opportunity to submit letters of
commitment for a grant proposal to benefit the local workforce and non-profit
organizations through the Pathway Home 6 Program. She stated, if awarded, the
funds will be utilized for pre-release incarcerated individuals to help secure
sustainable employment once released into the community. Commissioner Ross
moved to approve said grant proposal and authorize the Department of Human
Services to submit electronically. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Peppier and it carried unanimously.
4. Consider Contract ID #9161 Case Management Agency (CMA) Service
Agreement Terms and Conditions, and Authorize Chair to Sign — Support,
LLC, dba Support, Inc.: Ms. Ulrich stated the agreement provides support
services to clients on waiver programs through the Case Management Agency
(CMA). Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said agreement and authorize the
Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried
unanimously.
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5. Consider Contract ID #9162 Memorandum of Understanding for Weld
County Early Childhood Executive Council Membership and authorize
Department of Human Services Representative to Sign and Submit
Electronically — United Way of Weld County: Ms. Ulrich stated the MOU allows
the department to designate Anna Korthuis to represent the Department as a
member on the Weld County Early Childhood Executive Council through the
United Way of Weld County. Commissioner James moved to approve said MOU
and authorize the Department of Human Services Representative, Anna Korthuis,
to sign and submit electronically. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously.
6. "E1 Consider Contract ID #9179 Individual Provider Contract for Purchase of
Foster Care Services in a Foster Care Home and Authorize Chair to Sign —
Cody and Leslie Peterson: Ms. Ulrich stated the contract is for a new fully
certified kinship foster care home located in Kersey, Colorado.
Commissioner Peppier moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to
sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried
unanimously.
7. i1 Consider Contract ID #9180 Individual Provider Contract for Purchase of
Foster Care Services in a Foster Care Home and Authorize Chair to Sign —
Christopher and Kayla Habegger: Ms. Ulrich stated the contract is for a new fully
certified kinship foster care home located in Firestone, Colorado.
Commissioner James moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to
sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
8. RI Consider Contract ID #9181 Individual Provider Contract for Purchase of
Foster Care Services in a Foster Care Home and Authorize Chair to Sign —
Jesus Arenas and Julie Romero: Ms. Ulrich stated the contract is for a new
provisional kinship foster care home located in Evans, Colorado.
Commissioner Ross moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to
sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried
unanimously.
9. NI Consider Contract ID #9182 Individual Provider Contract for Purchase of
Foster Care Services in a Foster Care Home and Authorize Chair to Sign —
James Timpe: Ms. Ulrich stated the contract is for a new provisional kinship foster
care home located in Greeley, Colorado. Commissioner James moved to approve
said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
10. 14 Consider Contract ID #9192 Individual Provider Contract for Purchase of
Foster Care Services in a Foster Care Home and Authorize Chair to Sign —
Brandon Owen and Marissa Edwards: Ms. Ulrich stated the contract is for a new
provisional kinship foster care home located in Arvada, Colorado.
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Commissioner Ross moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to
sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried
unanimously.
11.L Consider Contract ID #9201 Individual Provider Contract for Purchase of
Foster Care Services in a Foster Care Home and Authorize Chair to Sign —
Daniel Guillen and Kindra Garcia: Ms. Ulrich stated the contract is for a new
provisional kinship foster care home located in Greeley, Colorado.
Commissioner Ross moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to
sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried
unanimously.
12. N Consider Contract ID #9202 Individual Provider Contract for Purchase of
Foster Care Services in a Foster Care Home and Authorize Chair to Sign —
Seth and Chelsey Kurtz: Ms. Ulrich stated the contract is for a new provisional
kinship foster care home located in Littleton, Colorado. Commissioner Maxey
moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
13. la Consider Contract ID #9188 Agreement for Foster Care Respite Services
and Authorize Chair to Sign — Christopher and Amber Leary: Ms. Ulrich stated
the agreement is for a new foster care respite provider located in Johnstown,
Colorado. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said agreement and authorize
the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it
carried unanimously.
14. MI Consider Contract ID #9194 Memorandum of Understanding for Window
Wraps for Courthouse Annex Building (934 9th Avenue, Greeley) and
Authorize Chair to Sign — Greeley Downtown Development Authority:
Patrick O'Neill, Director of the Facilities Department, stated the MOU allows the
Greeley Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to place window wrap
advertisements in the Court Annex building located in Greeley, Colorado, building
as part of revitalizing the downtown Greeley area. He said this MOU has no cost
or maintenance obligations for the County. Commissioner Maxey thanked staff for
addressing his questions, expressed his appreciation for how nice these
advertisements look, and further moved to approve said MOU and authorize the
Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried
unanimously.
15. a Consider Temporary Closure of County Road 10 Between County
Road 67 and State Highway 79: Kevin Hettinger, Department of Public Works,
stated the closure will begin March 17, 2025, and go through March 20, 2025, for
the replacement of an irrigation culvert. He indicated water will be used for dust
control, as needed, on the gravel portion of the detour route. Commissioner Ross
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moved to approve said temporary closure. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously.
16. iltal Consider Temporary Closure of County Road 67 Between County
Road 14 and State Highway 52: Mr. Hettinger stated the closure will begin on
March 24, 2025, and go through March 28, 2025, for the replacement of an
irrigation culvert. He indicated water will be used for dust control, as needed, on
the detour route. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said temporary closure.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
17. ? Consider Temporary Closure of County Road 39 Between County
Roads 2 and 4: Mr. Hettinger stated the closure will begin on March 19, 2025, and
go through April 25, 2025, for the replacement of an irrigation culvert, roadway
construction, and overlay paving. He indicated the detour route is paved and
message boards will be placed in advance of the closure. Commissioner James
moved to approve said temporary closure. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
Public Comment:
1. Andy "Cornholio", Weld County 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 9:27 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
26th day of March, A.D., 2025:
Perry L. Buck, Chair: Aye
Scott K. James, Pro-Tem: Aye
Jason S. Maxey: Aye
Lynette Peppier: Aye
Kevin D. Ross: Aye
Attest:
Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board
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