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Minutes
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County, Colorado
Monday, October 27, 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, October 27, 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 — Excused
Commissioner Lynette Peppler — Excused
Commissioner Kevin D. Ross
Also present:
Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Assistant Controller, Chris D'Ovidio
Minutes: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the Minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting from October 8, 2025, as printed. Commissioner James
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Furthermore, Commissioner James
moved to approve the Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting from
October 13, 2025, as printed. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously
Amendments to Agenda: There were no amendments to the Agenda.
Consent Agenda: There being no request for public testimony concerning the following
items, as listed under 'Consent Agenda — Miscellaneous', Commissioner Ross moved to
approve the Consent Agenda, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion and
it carried unanimously.
1. Partial Vacation, VAC25-0017, of Two -Lot Recorded Exemption, RECX16-0197,
for Removal of Lot B — Wendy Chambers
2. Partial Vacation, VAC25-0019, of Two -Lot Amended Recorded Exemption,
1AMRECX20-18-0142, for Removal of Lot B — County Road 84, LLC
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Warrants:
1. General Warrants: Commissioner James moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
2. Commissioner Warrants — Lynette Peppier: Commissioner Ross moved to
approve the Warrant, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion and
it carried unanimously, with Commissioner Peppier excused.
Bids:
1. Approve Bid #B2500121, Department of Public Works Building Storm
Drainage Repair — Facilities Department: Carolyn Geisert, Purchasing
Department, stated staff recommends selecting the lowest bidder who met
specifications, Civil Specialties, Inc., for a total amount of $223,361.45.
Commissioner James moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
New Business — General:
1. Consider Contract ID #10011 Authorize Sole -Source Justification and
Approve Quote for Purchase of Viper Hardware for Weld County Regional
Communication Center (WCRCC) Position Expansion and Replacement
Workstations — Intrado Life and Safety Solutions Corporation: Rose Everett,
Purchasing Department, stated the Department of Public Safety Communications
desires to purchase Intrado Viper phone positions for the expansion/remodel
project at the Weld County Regional Communication Center (WCRCC) and
explained Intrado is the only vendor that produces these systems for their own
Viper product. She confirmed the Purchasing Department verified and concurred
with the sole -source justification of this proprietary product pursuant to
Section 5-4-90 of the Weld County Code. Therefore, Ms. Geisert indicated staff
recommended authorizing the sole -source justification and award Intrado Life and
Safety Solutions Corporation for said purchase, in the amount of $503,540.07.
Commissioner Ross moved to authorize said sole -source justification and approve
said purchase. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried
unanimously.
2. Consider Contract ID #10019 Elevating Prevention in Colorado (EPIC)
Request for Application (RFA) #49960377 for Primary Substance Use
Prevention Collective Impact System Grant Program and Authorize Chair to
Sign: Olivia Egen, Department of Public Health and Department, requested to
submit the application to expand the on -going effort in Weld County for the
prevention of substance use disorders. Commissioner James moved to approve
said application and authorize the Department of Public Health and Department to
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submit electronically. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it
carried unanimously.
3. Consider Contract ID #10007 Intergovernmental Contract for Traffic Signal
Installation and Various Improvements to Intersection of State Highway 392
and County Road 27, and Authorize Chair to Sign: Don Dunker, Department of
Public Works, indicated the intersection ranked at No. 2 on the Capital
Improvements Plan (CIP) for safety improvements, and stated this contract will
allow the County to transfer funds, in the amount of $5,211,977.00, to the Colorado
Department of Transportation (CDOT) to complete all aspects of the improvements
at the intersection of State Highway (SH) 392 and County Road (CR) 27, including
the installation of a new traffic signal. He indicated, once CDOT has completed all
improvements, they will provide a Quit Claim Deed for portions of the public road
right-of-way (ROW) so that maintenance can be done by the County. In response
to Commissioner Ross, Mr. Dunker confirmed the intension is for the
improvements to alleviate the high volume of accidents at said intersection.
Commissioner Ross moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to
sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried
unanimously.
4. Consider Contract ID #10008 Intergovernmental Contract for Bridge 33/68A
Replacement Project, and Authorize Chair to Sign: Mr. Dunker stated the
contract would allow the County to transfer funds, in the amount of $9,400,000.00,
to CDOT to complete all aspects of the replacement of Bridge 33/68A. He
indicated, once CDOT has completed all improvements, they will provide a Quit
Claim Deed for portions of the public road right-of-way (ROW) so that maintenance
can be done by the County. Commissioner James moved to approve said contract
and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross
and it carried unanimously.
5. Consider Contract ID #10014 Memorandum of Agreement to Purchase
Property Interest for Public Road Right -of -Way, for County Road 29
Improvements Project Between State Highway 392 and County Road 74, and
Authorize Chair to Sign — Cheryl Cabaruvias: Michael Bedell, Department of
Public Works, stated the department is seeking to bid the construction for the
improvements project next year; however, in the meantime, staff is working on the
acquisition of ROW. He stated the memorandum of agreement (MOA) allows for
the County to purchase said ROW, for the amount of $1,300.00, and staff
recommends approval. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said agreement
and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner James, the motion
carried unanimously.
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6. Consider Contract ID #10014 Acceptance of Deed of Dedication for Public
Road Right -of -Way, for County Road 29 Improvements Project Between State
Highway 392 and County Road 74, and Authorize Chair to Sign —
Cheryl Cabaruvias: Mr. Bedell requested the Board approve and accept the Deed
of Dedication related to the item of business listed above. Commissioner James
moved to approve and accept said deed, and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Ross, the motion carried unanimously.
7. Consider Application for Supplemental Grant Funds for Construction of
Bridge 19/46.5A Replacement Project and Authorize Department of Public
Works to Submit Electronically — Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI): Mr. Bedell
requested to submit said application for requested grant funds, in the amount of
$2,500,000.00, to supplement the existing grant funds awarded by CDOT, in the
amount of $500,000.00, for a grand total of $3,500,000.00. Commissioner Ross
moved to approve said application and authorize the Department of Public Works
to submit electronically. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it
carried unanimously.
New Business — Planning:
1. Consider Contract ID #9992 Improvements and Road Maintenance
Agreement According to Policy Regarding Collateral for Improvements,
Authorize Chair to Sign, and Accept Project Collateral for Use by Special
Review Permit, USR24-0024 - Pivot Solar 45, LLC, and Pivot Solar 55, LLC:
Jazmyn Trujillo -Martinez, Department of Planning Services, requested the Board's
acceptance of project collateral, in the amount of $17,151.21, procured in the form
of Performance Bond #UCSX729X103, guaranteed by United Casualty and Surety
Insurance Company for the Use by Special Review Permit, USR24-0024,
Improvements and Road Maintenance Agreement. Commissioner James moved
to approve said agreement and accept said collateral. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
2. Consider Cancellation and Release of Project Collateral for Improvements
for Minor Subdivision Final Plan, MINF19-0001 — Cimarron Land Company,
LLC: Ms. Trujillo -Martinez requested the cancellation and full release of currently
held project collateral, in the amount of $378,939.60, in the form of an Irrevocable
Standby Letter of Credit #1301, that was issued by Farmers Bank.
Commissioner Ross moved to approve said cancellation and full release of
collateral. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried
unanimously.
3. Consider Acceptance of Quit Claim Deed for Transfer of Land Under West 30
Feet of County Road 55 Public Road Right -of -Way Adjacent to Planned Unit
Development Final Plan, PUDF14-0003, and Authorize Chair to Sign —
Wigaard Smith Estates, c/o Sherry Wigaard and Velois Smith: Maxwell Nader,
Department of Planning Services, requested the Board's acceptance of the deed
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for the land under the west 30 feet of public road ROW on County Road (CR) 55,
which is adjacent to the Planned Unit Development Final Plan, PUDF14-0003, for
the Wigaard Smith Estates. He stated the current lots in the development extend
to the midline of the road, and they wish to no longer retain ownership or be taxed.
Mr. Nader indicated the property owners are offering the deed to the County at no
cost, and staff recommends approval. Commissioner James moved to approve
and accept said deed, and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Ross
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
4. Consider Acceptance of Quit Claim Deed for Transfer of Land Under West 30
Feet of County Road 35, and North 30 Feet of County Road 46 Public Road
Rights -of -Way Adjacent to Minor Subdivision Final Plan, MINF24-0001 —
Daniel and Debra Baker: Mr. Nader requested the Board's acceptance of the
deed for the land under the west 30 feet of public road ROW on CR 35, and the
north 30 feet on CR 46, which is adjacent to the Minor Subdivision Final Plan,
MINF24-0001, for Daniel and Debra Baker. He stated the current lots in the
development extend to the midline of the road, and they wish to no longer retain
ownership or be taxed. Mr. Nader indicated the property owners are offering the
deed to the County at no cost, and staff recommends approval Commissioner Ross
moved to approve and accept said deed. Commissioner James seconded the
motion 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 9:22 a.m.
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
10th day of November, A.D., 2025:
Perry L. Buck, Chair: Aye
Scott K. James, Pro-Tem: Aye
Jason S. Maxey: Aye
Lynette Peppier: Aye
Kevin D. Ross: Excused Date of Approval
Attest:
Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board
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