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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.
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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, VAC25-0006, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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
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