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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20251976.tiffRecord of Proceedings Minutes Board of County Commissioners Weld County, Colorado Monday, July 14, 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 14, 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 — Excused 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 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 June 30, 2025 ▪ Certification of Hearings: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the below listed Hearing Certificate. Commissioner James seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 1. Public Hearing and Presentation by the Weld County Redistricting Advisory Committee to gain public input on at least three (3) proposed maps of the boundary lines of Commissioner Districts in Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes §§ 30-10-306 et. seq. — Weld County • Amendments to Agenda: There were no amendments to the Agenda. sh 2025-1976 BC0016 Page 2 Monday, July 14, 2025 www.weld.gov 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, VAC25-0006, of Two -Lot Recorded Exemption, RECX11-0119, for Removal of Lot B — Tylene L. Schmidt Trust, c/o Valerie Hiller, Trustee Presentations and Proclamations: 1. e Presentation of the Fair Book by Weld County Fair Royalty: Chair Buck invited Madison Miller, Dakota Bernard, Addison Tellez, and Katrina Loveland, who comprise the 2025 Weld County Fair Royalty Court, to present the itinerary for the 2025 Weld County Fair, as published in the annual Weld County Fair Book. They honored the recent passing of George Maxey, who played a major role in shaping Weld County's agricultural industry, and was the founding member founding member of the Town of Kersey's 4-H Chapter, shared their collective experiences as fair royalty court members, and discussed the Future Farmers of America (FFA) and 4-H projects they will present at the Fair. Each Commissioner, in turn, discussed how the skills obtained from FFA will carry the royalty court into their futures, expressed their pride for the individual growth of the royalty court, and stated it is their honor to have outstanding youth representing Weld County who invest their time promoting the agricultural heritage and lifestyle. Commissioner Buck extended her gratitude to Pat Kindvall, coordinator of the Weld County Fair Royalty Court, for her numerous years of serving the youth in Weld County. (Clerk's Note: The group gathered for a photo opportunity.) Warrants: 1. ICJ General Warrants: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. New Business — General: 1. IR Consider 2025 Community Traffic Safety Mini -Grant Initiative Application for Child Fatality Prevention Continuation in Partnership with Lutheran Family Services and SafeKids NoCo, and Authorize Department of Public Health and Environment to Submit Electronically: Bob McDonald, Department of Public Health and Environment, requested to apply for mini -grant funds to purchase 50 child car seats and booster seats for Lutheran Family Services and SafeKids NoCo to utilize with their various training programs for low-income families. Commissioner James moved to approve said application and authorize the Department of Public Health and Environment to submit electronically. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously. 2025-1976 BC0016 Page 3 Monday, July 14, 2025 www.weId.gov 2. IP Consider Contract ID #9739 Acceptance of Award Letter for Community Investment Grant for Diabetes Prevention Program Funds and Authorize Chair to Sign — Northeast Health Partners, LLC: Mr. McDonald requested acceptance of grant funds, in the amount of $10,000.00, for marketing campaigns to increase referrals from healthcare providers for the Diabetes Prevention Program, at no cost to the County. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve and accept said award letter and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously. 3. El Consider Contract ID #9706 Service Agreement for Emergency Purchase and Installation of Gas Boy Islander Prime Fuel Management System Upgrade, and Authorize Chair to Sign — Kubat Equipment and Service Co., LLC: Patrick O'Neill, Director of the Facilities Department, explained the existing Gas Boy equipment is no longer being supported and considered to be obsolete. He requested to purchase and install new and upgraded Gas Boy Islander Prime fuel management equipment for all fueling sites for the County, on an emergency basis, pursuant to Section 5-40-80.A.18 of the Weld County Code, for the total cost of $128,700.00. Commissioner James moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously. 4. IR Consider Contract ID #9731 Professional Service Agreement for Draft Horse Show at 2025 Weld County Fair and Authorize Chair to Sign — Northern Colorado Draft Horse Association: Mikayla Gabel, Fair Coordinator for the CSU Extension Service of Weld County, stated the Weld County Fair Board recommends the agreement with Northern Colorado Draft Horse Association for the draft horse show at the 2025 Weld County Fair, for the amount of $500.00. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously. 5. lE9 Consider Contract ID #9736 Third -Party Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) Agreement for Weld County Hazmat Training and Augmentation, and Authorize Chair to Sign — Various Entities: Roy Rudisill, Director of the Office of Emergency Management, stated, occasionally, the Department of Public Health and Environment has pass -through funding, in -lieu of a fine, provided by companies found to be in violation of air quality standards. He further stated Owens -Brockway Glass Container, Inc., agreed to provide funding, in the amount of $120,000.00, to support Hazmat teams in Greeley and Windsor for air monitoring, in addition to providing railroad safety training. Commissioner James moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously. 2025-1976 BC0016 Page 4 Monday, July 14, 2025 www.weld.gov 6. a Consider Temporary Closure of County Road 76 Between County Roads 29 and 31: Amy Mutchie, Department of Public Works, presented the closure request, on behalf of Connell Resources, to begin July 28, 2025, and go through September 12, 2025, for stormwater improvements, road construction, and paving. She stated this will be used as a future detour route for an upcoming roundabout project. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said temporary closure. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously. 7. IE Consider Temporary Closures of "O" Street Between North 35th Avenue and 11th Avenue; County Road 37 Between "O" Street and "AA" Street; and North 25th Avenue Between Northwest "C" Street and "O" Street: Ms. Mutchie presented the closure request, on behalf of the Reynolds Construction and the City of Greeley, to begin July 21, 2025, and go through August 8, 2025, with noted changes to the paved detour routes, which is indicated by message boards, for service connection and paving operations. Commissioner James moved to approve said temporary closure. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously. 8. a Consider Contract ID #9735 Purchase and Sale Agreement for Right -of - Way and Temporary Construction Easement for County Roads 13 and 54 Intersection Roundabout Project, and Authorize Chair to Sign Any Necessary Documents — Public Service Company of Colorado, an Xcel Energy Company: Clay Kimmi, Department of Public Works, stated the agreement is for the final acquisition of right-of-way and a temporary construction easement for the roundabout project located at the intersection of County Roads (CRs) 13 and 54, for the amount of $3,120.00, which is part of the 2025 budget. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously. 9. El Consider Contract ID #9737 Intergovernmental Agreement for Design and Construction of Multi -Purpose Trail Along County Road 26 Between Union Reservoir, Mead High School, and Saint Vrain State Park, and Authorize Chair to Sign — Various Entities: Evan Pinkham, Department of Public Works, stated the County received monies from Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), which is being utilized for the design and construction of a new multi -purpose trail that will be along CR 26, and will connect Union Reservoir, Mead High School, and the Saint Vrain State Park. He explained the County, in conjunction with the City of Longmont, and the Towns of Mead and Firestone, will contribute $25,000.00, each, for local match funding totaling $100,000.00. Commissioner James moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously. 2025-1976 BC0016 Page 5 Monday, July 14, 2025 www.weld.gov 10. a Consider Contract ID #9745 Tax Incentive Agreement Pursuant to C.R.S. §30-11-123 and Authorize Chair to Sign — The Scotts Company, LLC, dba Hyponex Corporation: Cheryl Pattelli, Chief Financial Officer and Director of the Department of Finance, stated the agreement provides The Scotts Company, LLC, dba Hyponex Corporation, with a tax rebate up to 50% of the amount of personal property taxes paid by the company for their new facility located Brighton, Colorado, for an estimated amount of $104,881.00, over a period of ten (10) years. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously. New Business — Ordinances: 1. lEi Final Reading of Code Ordinance #2025-08, In the Matter of Repealing and Reenacting, with Amendment, Chapter 23 Zoning, and Chapter 24 Subdivisions of the Weld County Code (Miscellaneous): Commissioner James moved to read Code Ordinance #2025-08 by title only. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously. Bruce Barker, County Attorney, read the title for the record. Jim Flesher, Department of Planning Services, reviewed First and Second Readings, and stated there are no additional changes since Second Reading. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve Code Ordinance #2025-08 on Final Reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously. 2. EI Final Reading of Code Ordinance #2025-10, In the Matter of Repealing and Reenacting, with Amendment, Chapter 3 Human Resources of the Weld County Code (Pay Practices and Payroll): Commissioner James moved to read Code Ordinance #2025-10 by title only. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously. Mr. Barker read the title for the record. Jill Scott, Director of the Department of Human Resources, stated there are no changes to consider since Second Reading and staff recommends approval. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve Code Ordinance #2025-10 on Final Reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James 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 9:51 a.m. 2025-1976 BC0016 Page 6 Monday, July 14, 2025 www.weId.gov 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 28th day of July, 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 2025-1976 BC0016 ATTENDANCE LIST 7 AL -V2 NAME - PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY ADDRESS (CITY, STATE ZIP) EMAIL COUNTY OF RESIDENCE SPEAKING (Y/N)? 9 .4. k.. 4v. 11 38 ' a i a C R Y 7 �a.„ 00 204/s J o-4 4 ,.c ti Q an 1. c.. K%G 11 I ►/I 16.1eZ 2� �� IM,. CI. (-Piaui.,laoWb1A-cuez@ierrood.co. w-eAc y ,„A6Se uhxd sore M1 Itty 9i‘l ‘noariectu�h Cr frednck I'atria,9 meldg29&..G(at a.Ca ti Weld / (� Wok leAr.Aar() 3`6c) \pc)\ca4 alrilt n►iMit. Co cao �a64-.. 1Q�30 c�yrv,„,•1.carM (...t.1 ra*n�. 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