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Minutes
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County, Colorado
Wednesday, July 9, 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, July 9, 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 — Excused
Also present:
Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Chief Financial Officer, Cheryl Pattelli
Minutes: Commissioner Peppier moved to approve the below listed Minutes of the
Board of County Commissioners meeting, as printed. Commissioner James seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously.
1. Minutes from June 25, 2025
El Certification of Hearings: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the below listed
Hearing Certificates. Commissioner James seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
1. USR25-0006 — Noble Energy, Inc., c/o Syrcuit Energy Solutions, Inc.
2. CD24-0001 — Tire Mountain, LLC
Amendments to Agenda: There were no amendments to the Agenda.
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Consent Agenda: There being no request for public testimony concerning the
following item, as listed under `Consent Agenda — Miscellaneous', Commissioner James
moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed. Commissioner Maxey seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously.
1. Partial Vacation, VAC25-0005, of Four -Lot Recorded Exemption, RECX19-0115,
for Removal of Lot D — Matthew and Kalyn Taylor
Warrants:
1. a General Warrants: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Peppler seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
2. El Commissioner Warrants — Perry L. Buck: Commissioner James moved to
approve the Warrant, as printed. Commissioner Peppier seconded the motion, and
upon a roll call vote of three (3) to zero (0), the motion carried with
Commissioner Ross excused and Commissioner Buck abstained.
Bids:
1. Present Bid #B2500083, Elevator Modernization for Department of Public
Health and Environment — Facilities Department: Toby Taylor, Purchasing
Department, stated one (1) bid was received and staff will make a recommendation
on July 23, 2025.
New Business — General:
1. OD Consider Contract ID #9699 Professional Service Agreement for Trauma
Education, Relief, and Therapeutic Services for Foster and Kinship Families,
and Authorize the Chair to Sign — Foster Source, dba Be the Source:
Jamie Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services, stated the agreement
will provide access to trauma education, relief, and therapeutic relief services to
foster and kinship families in Weld County. Commissioner Peppier moved to
approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
2. a Consider Contract ID #9710 Change Order #4 to Agreement for
Construction Services for Department of Public Safety Communications
Expansion and Renovation (Bid #B2400120) and Authorize the Chair to
Sign — WCC Construction, LLC: Patrick O'Neill, Director of the Facilities
Department, stated the change order allows for the contractor, WCC Construction,
LLC, to remove and replace soft and unsuitable soils, for the cost of $56,382.20,
which will allow the paving of the parking lot surrounding the building to proceed.
In response to Commissioner James, Mr. O'Neill stated an assessment determined
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removal of the soft soil and replacement with compact soil for the paving of the
asphalt is the best and most cost effective remedy for the issue that is presented
at this time. Commissioner James moved to approve said change order #4 and
authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey
and it carried unanimously.
3. Consider Contract ID #9715 Possession and Use Agreement for High
Plains Boulevard (aka County Road 9.5) Design -Build Project Between
County Roads 32 and 34, and Authorize Chair to Sign — Burch Family, LLLP:
Cameron Parrot, Department of Public Works, stated the voluntary agreement
requires the County to place funding into escrow for the initial proposed offer, in
the amount of $1,298,800.00, and also allows for the contractor, Kraemer North
America, to begin working on the property while negotiations are finalized. He
indicated the property owners have agreed to the land value but are still working
through the impact to irrigation facilities and the ability to continue to irrigate the
remainder of their farm. Commissioner James moved to approve said agreement
and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously.
New Business — Planning:
1. IE9 Consider Timeline Extension Agreement for Major Amended Use by
Special Review Permit, 1MJUSR25-08-1647, for a 1041 Major Facility of a
Public Utility and Authorize Chair to Sign — Public Service Company of
Colorado, an Xcel Energy Company: Diana Aungst, Department of Planning
Services, stated the statutory timelines are not realistic and all parties have
requested a timeline extension to August 6, 2025, on behalf of the applicant Public
Service Company of Colorado, an Xcel Energy Company, and indicated staff
recommends approval. Commissioner Maxey commended staff for their thorough
review and understood the statutory 90 -day requirement is unrealistic. Bruce
Barker, County Attorney, suggested the Board could consider the option of
including the waiver to extend the deadline during the application process.
Commissioner James expressed his interest in pursuing the option presented by
Mr. Barker and further moved to approve said agreement for an extended timeline
concerning Major Amended Use by Special Review Permit, 1 MJUSR25-08-1647,
and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Peppler and it carried unanimously.
IE 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 9:14 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
23rd day of July, 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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