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Home My WebLink About20251347.tiffRecord of Proceedings Minutes Board of County Commissioners Weld County, Colorado Monday, May 19, 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, May 19, 2025, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. El 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 Peppler Commissioner Kevin D. Ross Also present: Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon County Attorney, Bruce Barker Controller, Rusty Williams El Minutes: Commissioner Ross 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 May 5, 2025 Read Ordinances by Audio: Commissioner James moved to read the below listed Code Ordinances by audio. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously. 1. Code Ordinance #2025-05 2. Code Ordinance #2025-06 3. Code Ordinance #2025-07 Amendments to Agenda: There were no amendments to the Agenda. 413 2025-1347 BC0016 Page 2 Monday, May 19, 2025 www.weld.gov ki Consent Agenda: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Warrants: 1. Ei General Warrants: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 2. IP Commissioner Warrants — Perry L. Buck: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the Warrant, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote of four (4) to zero (0), the motion carried with Commissioner Buck abstained. 3. a Commissioner Warrants — Lynette Peppier: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the Warrant, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote of four (4) to zero (0), the motion carried with Commissioner Peppler abstained. 4. Ei Commissioner Warrants — Kevin D. Ross: Commissioner James moved to approve the Warrant, as printed. Commissioner Maxey seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote of four (4) to zero (0), the motion carried with Commissioner Ross abstained. Bids: 1. a Approve Bid #B2500044, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) One -Stop Operator — County Attorney's Office (Continued from 4/28/2025): Toby Taylor, Purchasing Department, stated staff and the Workforce Development Board recommends selecting the Employment Services of Weld County (ESWC) as the One -Stop Operator, to provide statutorily required services. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppler and it carried unanimously. 2. El Present Bid #B2500054, Department of Public Health and Environment Building Cabling — Department of Information Technology: Mr. Taylor stated five (5) bids were received and staff will make a recommendation on June 2, 2025. 3. El Present Bid #B2500063, Conflict Warning Systems at Two (2) Locations — Department of Public Works: Mr. Taylor stated two (2) bids were received and staff will make a recommendation on June 2, 2025. 4. a Present Bid #B2500065, Electronic Recycling Event — Department of Public Health and Environment: Mr. Taylor stated six (6) bids were received and staff will make a recommendation on June 2, 2025. 2025-1347 BC0016 Page 3 Monday, May 19, 2025 www.weld.gov New Business — General: 1. a Consider Customer Purchase Order Agreement for New Excavator Pursuant to Cooperative Purchasing Contract Terms and Conditions Between Sourcewell and John Deere Construction Retail Sales, and Authorize Chair, Fleet Services, and Controller to Sign Any Necessary Documents: Mr. Taylor stated the Department of Fleet Services desires to purchase a new 2025 John Deere 250P Excavator to meet the 2025 budgetary needs of the Department of Public Works. He identified line item #26 under Section 5-4-80.A of the Weld County Code, and explained purchases with a current cooperative agreement are exempt from the bidding process and may be sourced directly. Therefore, Mr. Taylor stated staff recommends approval of said equipment pursuant to Sourcewell Collaborative Contract #011723-JCV, for the amount of $284,282.98. Commissioner James moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair, Department of Fleet Services, and Controller to sign any necessary documents. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously. 2. Ei Consider 2025 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Application and Authorize Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory to Sign and Submit Electronically: Daren Ford, Director of the Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory, requested to submit the 2025 Paul Coverdell Application, for an amount of $24,850.00, to support staff certification training for Digital Multimedia, Forensic Biology, and Latent Print examination, if awarded.. Commissioner James moved to approve said application and authorize Mr. Ford to sign and submit electronically. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously. 3. lEi Consider Contract ID #9467 Service Agreement for Onsite Audiometric Screening for Hearing Conservation Program and Authorize Chair to Sign — Mobile Health Diagnostics, LLC: Kelly Leffler, Department of Human Resources, stated the agreement allows 30 employees with the Department of Public Works to participate in on -site hearing tests for the Hearing Conservation Program, in the amount of $1,960.00, to comply with Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) regulations. 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. e Consider Temporary Emergency Closure of County Road 43 Between County Roads 64 and 66: Amy Mutchie, Department of Public Works, stated the emergency closure began on May 13, 2025, and will go through May 30, 2025, to replace a collapsed irrigation culvert, and the detour route is paved. Commissioner James moved to approve said temporary closure on an emergency basis, effective May 13, 2025. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously. 2025-1347 BC0016 Page 4 Monday, May 19, 2025 www.weld.gov 5. a Consider Temporary Closure of County Road 26 Between County Roads 19 and 21.5: Ms. Mutchie stated the closure will begin on May 27, 2025, and go through May 30, 2025, to replace a drainage culvert. She stated water will be used for dust control, as needed, on the gravel portion of the detour route. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said temporary closure. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously. 6. IR Consider Tax Incentive Agreement Pursuant to C.R.S. §30-11-123 and Authorize Chair to Sign — Charm Industrial, Inc.: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, on behalf of Cheryl Pattelli, Chief Financial Officer and Director of the Department of Finance, stated the agreement provides Charm Industrial, Inc., with a tax rebate up to 50% of the amount of personal property taxes paid by the company for their facility located at 2290 South Raleigh Avenue, Fort Lupton, Colorado, over a period of ten (10) years. Commissioner James moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously. 7. El Consider Acknowledgment of Colorado Liquor Sales Room Application and Authorize Chair to Sign — Kingman Enterprises, Inc., dba Kingman Estates Winery: Mr. Barker stated Colorado Liquor Sales Rooms are under the State's sole jurisdiction; however, the applicant is required to submit a copy of their application and associated materials to the local licensing authority for review. He described the location of the establishment, stated Kingman Enterprises, Inc., dba Kingman Estates Winery, is a duly licensed limited winery and sales room. Mr. Barker acknowledged the Department of Planning Services previously approved a Zoning Permit for Certain Uses (Brewery) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, ZPAG23-0001, for the establishment, and he stated staff supports the application. Commissioner James moved to acknowledge said application and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously. New Business — Ordinances: 1. a First Reading of Code Ordinance #2025-05, in the Matter of Repealing and Reenacting, with Amendments, Chapter 8 Public Works of the Weld County Code (DRMS Agriculture Mining Permits): Dawn Anderson, Department of Planning Services, explained the proposed changes to Chapter 8 are the result of an approved Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA), dated April 21, 2025, with the Colorado Department of Natural Resources, Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety (DRMS), and intends to align the requirements to comply with said IGA. She indicated staff requests the addition of agricultural land leveling and reservoir dredging permit policies to the reserved Article X, which she further detailed as: purpose and intent, definitions, permit issuance criteria, permit application limitations, administrative fees, and rights to appeal a denied permit. Ms. Anderson further noted the request of additional clarification language to the Grading Permit Policy Exemptions, and stated 2025-1347 BC0016 Page 5 Monday, May 19, 2025 www.weld.gov staff recommends approval. Commissioner Ross thanked Senator Pelton and staff for working together to resolve issues surrounding mining permits, specific to agricultural needs in Weld County. In response to Commissioner James, Mr. Barker clarified the reason for the codification of procedures to accomplish the intent of the IGA within the Code. In response to Commissioner Maxey, Ms. Anderson confirmed there is a required extension/renewal process involved on an annual basis. There was no public testimony offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Ross moved to approve Code Ordinance #2025-05 on First Reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously. 2. IE First Reading of Code Ordinance #2025-06, in the Matter of Repealing and Reenacting, with Amendments, Chapter 5 Revenue and Finance of the Weld County Code (Mid -Year Fees): Jennifer Oftelie, Budget Manager, stated the proposed changes requested by the Clerk and Recorder's Office, will match recent statutory legislative changes that will go into effect on July 1, 2025. She further stated this Ordinance also captures the administrative fee of $100.00, related to the abovementioned DRMS Agriculture Mining Permit process. There was no public testimony offered concerning this matter. Commissioner James moved to approve Code Ordinance #2025-06 on First Reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously. 3. a First Reading of Code Ordinance #2025-07, in the Matter of Repealing and Reenacting, with Amendments, Chapter 2 Administration and Chapter 21 Areas and Activities of State Interest of the Weld County Code: Jim Flesher, Department of Planning Services, reviewed the proposed changes to Chapter 2 and Chapter 21 of the Weld County Code, pursuant to House Bill 74-1041, which he noted was the cause for updates to Articles I and II, and the repealing of Article IV. Mr. Flesher detailed said updates to Article I to include clarified and consolidated verbiage concerning the designation of 1041, moving placement, grandfathered exemptions, and removing mandatory involvement of Planning Commission in process. He further detailed said updates to Article II to include the process to obtain a permit, application requirements, clarify the ability to encumber part of a lot, establish a timeframe of 180 days, allow for minor changes to the surrounding property owner (SPO) notifications, and create a new process for amendments. He indicated staff recommends approval. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. In response to Commissioner Ross, Mr. Flesher confirmed this will not prevent future involvement with pursuit of creating toll roads. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve Code Ordinance #2025-07 on First Reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously. e 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 9:29 a.m. 2025-1347 BC0016 Page 6 Monday, May 19, 2025 www.weld.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 2nd day of June, A.D., 2025: Perry L. Buck, Chair: Aye Scott K. James, Pro-Tem: Excused Date of Approval Jason S. Maxey: Aye Lynette Peppier: Aye Kevin D. Ross: Aye Approved as to Form: Bruce Barker, County Attorney Attest: Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board 2025-1347 BC0016 ATTENDANCE LIST 5/( 61/2, NAME - PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY ADDRESS (CITY, STATE ZIP) EMAIL COUNTY OF RESIDENCE SPEAKING (Y/N)? iiaay s d� X4.14 i� /awe Aphrto, &Pa S9l viits.'5kL egyn Ad. tom Wa t, /1 te, 4,14 �K Mali � 7Pl�5 C62.z � ldbkt Co KoGo q 3 wC e. k[Cc.r�gw� C� �Ccn�nto� n caul l� eAd 14 LL ba�5 �SiKgYka(A 7$65 CR.2, B6-tiK'‘a.. CO 904o3 &incr aa.l@rvtsn. cow wet d 14 Hello