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Minutes
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County, Colorado
Monday, August 25, 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, August 25, 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
Minutes: Commissioner Maxey 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 August 11, 2025
Certification of Hearings: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the below listed
Hearing Certificate. Commissioner James seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
1. Refusal to Renew Public Hearing Phase II concerning Tavern (County) Liquor
License, pursuant to Section 12-2-50 of the Weld County Code and
§44-3-302(1)(c), C.R.S. — El Centenario Entertainment, LLC, dba El Centenario
Nightclub
Amendments to Agenda: There were no amendments to the Agenda.
Consent Agenda: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as
printed. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Warrants:
1. General Warrants: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and upon a roll
call vote of four (4) to zero (0), it passed, with Commissioner Peppier abstained.
Bids:
1. Approve Bid #B2500092, Department of Human Services (Building B)
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Upgrade — Facilities
Department: Toby Taylor, Purchasing Department, stated staff recommends
selecting the lowest bidder who met specifications, NoCo Energy Solutions, for a
total amount of $998,189.00. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said bid. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
2. Approve Bid #B2500101, 2025 Annual Concrete — Department of Public
Works: After consulting with Department of Public Works staff, Mr. Taylor
requested to continue this matter to August 27, 2025. Commissioner James moved
to continue said bid to August 27, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously.
New Business — General:
1. Consider 2025 Report of Valuation for Assessment of All Taxable Real and
Personal Property, and Master Protest Log: Brenda Dones, Weld County
Assessor, presented the 2025 preliminary evaluation of assessment, a listing of
real and personal property protested at the Assessor's level, a listing of accounts
that did not report a personal property declaration, and a list of oil and gas drilling
rigs valued by Weld County. She explained 2025 is a reappraisal year and provided
an overview of the number of property tax appeals and non -filing companies, which
will be audited for accurate amounts to be included in the final Abstract to be
presented in November, which will also be conveyed to the special districts for their
budget planning needs. The Board expressed its appreciation for the quality work
completed by the Assessor's Office. Commissioner Ross moved to accept and
approve said documents. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and
it carried unanimously.
2. Consider Mini -Grant Application for 2025-2026 Preventative Block Grant
(PBG) Program Funds for Northern Colorado Regional Assessment
Collaborative Partnership and Authorize Department of Public Health and
Environment to Submit Electronically: Jason Chessher, Director of the
Department of Public Health and Environment, requested to submit said
application for grant funds, in the amount of $50,000.00, to allow for the continued
collaborative partnership and gain a deeper understanding of the Weld County
Community Health Survey results based on the focus group data collected.
Commissioner James moved to approve said application and authorize the
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Department of Public Health and Environment to submit electronically. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously.
3. Consider Contract ID #9841 Data Use Agreement for Technical Services
Program Integration of Real -Time Air Quality Conditions from Three (3) Weld
County Monitoring Station Locations and Authorize Chair to Sign:
Mr. Chessher stated the agreement allows the state to fulfill a goal of their air
program by allowing them access to the data collected from three (3) methane
ambient air quality monitoring stations, located at the Missile Site Park, Orchard,
and Hereford. He explained the collected data will be integrated onto their website
for access to real-time air quality conditions in Weld County. Commissioner Maxey
moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
4. Consider Contract ID #9853 Amendment #1 to Task Order Contract for High-
Impact Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Prevention Program and
Authorize Chair to Sign: Mr. Chessher explained Weld County continues to rank
among the top six (6) counties in the state for new HIV diagnoses and stated the
amendment provides additional federal funds, in the approximate amount of
$90,000.00, to be utilized for testing, preventative measures, community
engagement, and connecting individuals to healthcare providers.
Commissioner Ross moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair
to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried
unanimously.
5. Consider Contract ID #9855 Memorandum of Agreement for Purchase of
Property Interest for Acquisition of Right -of -Way and Easements for
Design -Build Project of High Plains Boulevard (aka County Road 9.5)
Between County Roads 32 and 34, and Authorize Chair to Sign —
Burch Family, LLLP, c/o Catherine DiGregorio: Cameron Parrott, Department
of Public Works, stated the agreement with the property owners allows the County
to purchase 10.51 acres of right-of-way and 5.51 acres of easements in the
northwest corner of the intersection of County Roads 9.5 and 32. He explained this
project has been in progress under an approved Possession and Use Agreement,
with this agreement being the final agreed upon compensation. Mr. Parrott
indicated the only difference is reflected in damages, in the amount $125,000.00,
for the property owner's inability to irrigate nearly 24 -acres of land, bringing the
total compensation to $1,423,800.00. Commissioner James moved to approve
said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded
by Commissioner Maxey, carried unanimously.
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6. Consider Extension to Temporary Closure of County Road 41 Between State
Highway 52 and County Road 22: Amy Mutchie, Department of Public Works,
presented the request for the extension of closure for an additional three (3) days,
through September 8, 2025, on behalf of AB Underground. She explained the
extension will provide a safer environment to place traffic control devices and
signage while creating less confusion to the public as the contractor transitions to
the next phase of the project. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said
extension. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried
unanimously.
7. Consider Temporary Closure of County Road 41 Between State Highway 52
and County Road 8: Ms. Mutchie requested, on behalf of AB Underground, said
closure, which is slated to begin on September 8, 2025, and go through
October 31, 2025, for the next phase of intersection improvements. She stated the
detour is paved with continued message boards in place that will be updated as
needed throughout the project. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said
temporary closure. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it
carried unanimously.
8. Consider Temporary Closure of County Road 4 Between County Roads 17
and 19: Ms. Mutchie requested, on behalf of Public Service Company of Colorado,
an Xcel Energy Company, said closure retroactively, which began on August 22,
2025, and will go through August 28, 2025, to allow for additional space required
for maintenance of a 16 -inch high pressure natural gas pipeline.
Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said temporary closure, retroactively. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously.
(Clerk's Note: Chair Buck took prerogative to extend the Board's condolences to
families and friends of the individuals who tragically lost their lives in the incident
that took place at the Prospect Valley dairy farm.)
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 9:19 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
8th day of September, A.D., 2025:
Perry L. Buck, Chair: Aye
Scott K. James, Pro -Tern: Aye
Jason S. Maxey: Aye
Lynette Peppler: Aye
Kevin D. Ross: Aye
Attest:
Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board
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