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Minutes
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County, Colorado
Wednesday, July 16, 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 16, 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 Peppier
Commissioner Kevin D. Ross
Also present:
Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Chief Financial Officer, Cheryl Pattelli
IR 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 July 2, 2025
Certification of Hearings: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the below listed
Hearing Certificates. Commissioner Peppier seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
1. USR25-0004 — 35321 Estate, LLC, do RDC CO Weld County RS 72 II, LLC
2. USR25-0005 — Juan Pablo Gomez Mendiola, c/o RDC CO Weld County Rd 49,
LLC
Amendments to Agenda: There were no amendments to the Agenda.
IR Consent Agenda: Commissioner James moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as
printed. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Warrants:
1. Ei General Warrants: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Peppier seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
2. IRCommissioner Warrants — Jason S. Maxey: Commissioner Ross moved to
approve the Warrant, as printed. Commissioner Peppier seconded the motion, and
upon a roll call vote of four (4) to zero (0), the motion carried with
Commissioner Maxey abstained.
Bids:
1. a Approve Bid #B2500080, PS Cisco Compute — Department of Information
Technology: Toby Taylor, Purchasing Department, stated staff recommends
selecting the lowest bidder who met specifications, Trace3 Government, LLC, for
a total amount of $199,993.70. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said bid.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
2. Approve Bid #B2500089, Miscellaneous Steel and Fencing Products —
Department of Public Works: Mr. Taylor stated staff recommends selecting the
sole bidder who met specifications, DBE Manufacturing and Supply, LLC, for a
total amount of $317,146.22. Commissioner James moved to approve said bid.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
New Business — General:
1. a Consider Contract ID #9694 Amendment #1 to Commercial Real Estate
Lease Agreement for Office Space (810 9th Street, Suites 150 and 200,
Greeley) for Child Welfare Family Support and Visitation Center (FSVC) and
Authorize Chair to Sign — Buckingham Gordon, LLC: Jamie Ulrich, Director of
the Department of Human Services, stated the amendment extends the lease for
an additional 12 -month term, from November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2025.
She noted the amendment also updates the base rent pay for the Family Support
and Visitation Center located in downtown Greeley. Commissioner Maxey moved
to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously.
2. El Consider Contract ID #9718 Agreement for Out -of -State Purchase of
Out -of -Home Placement Services for Secured Residential Treatment Facility
and Authorize Chair to Sign — White Deer Run, LLC, dba Cove Prep: Ms. Ulrich
stated the agreement is child specific and allows the department to place the youth
in a secured residential treatment facility located in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. She
indicated the facility specializes in treating youth with aggressive behaviors and
elevated special needs. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said agreement
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and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner James, who commented on the situation surrounding the lack of
high acuity treatment facilities that meet the needs of the youth who need the
specialized care. Ms. Ulrich echoed the sentiment, and reported the treatment
center rate is $753.00, per day, and the State needs to find increased capacity so
the youth do not have to be sent out of state to get the specialized care and
treatment needed. In response to Commissioner Maxey, Ms. Ulrich stated the
youth in question just turned 15, but she is optimistic this individual will receive
quality care and be able to return to Colorado, as this placement is not anticipated
to be long-term. There being no further discussion the motion carried unanimously.
3. I1 Consider Contract ID #9728 Acceptance of Purchase Order Funds for
Case Management Agency (CMA) Home Care Allowance Program and
Authorize Department of Human Services to Disburse: Ms. Ulrich stated the
purchase order funding, in the amount of $59,403.81, provides opportunity to
senior and disabled adults in Weld County to remain in the community rather than
entering into an institutionalized setting, such as a nursing home. She indicated
the funds must be spent by June 30, 2026. Commissioner Maxey moved to
approve and accept said purchase order funds and authorize the Department of
Human Services to disburse said funds. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
4. IE Consider Contract ID #9729 Memorandum of Agreement for Prebles
Meadow Jumping Mouse Mitigation Stipulations Required for
Bridge 19/46.5A Replacement Project and Authorize Chair to Sign:
Michael Bedell, Department of Public Works, explained the Prebles Meadow
Jumping Mouse (PMJM) is an endangered species, and a study indicated the
construction of Bridge 19/46.5A will negatively impact the species. As a result, the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Federal Highway Administration, the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), have
determined that protection of approximately four (4) acres of habitat is required by
the County to minimize the impact to the environment, and will provide oversight
through the duration of the project. He stated the agreement has no upfront costs,
but there are costs associated with special seeding, planting, staff time, and on -call
environmental consulting performed by Darcy Tiglas of Tiglas Ecological Services
to ensure implementation of the stipulations are met. Commissioner Ross
expressed his concerns regarding the loss of perspective with four (4) oversight
agencies, staff, and two (2) external agencies, all for the protection of an
endangered rodent species; yet struggle to fund mandates to provide mental
healthcare and housing for individuals who need it for their safety and wellbeing
(alluding to the discussion heard in the previous item of business). In response to
Commissioners James, Peppler, and Maxey, Mr. Bedell confirmed the anticipated
cost for the specialized seeding and planting bid, and additional staff time will add
between $25,000.00 and $30,000.00 to the overall cost of the project. He noted
the $500,000.00 grant provided by the Federal Highway Administration and
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passed through CDOT has strings attached, and this is part of those obligations.
He stated the rate for the on -call services by Tiglas Ecological Services is $65.00,
per hour, and indicated there has been no confirmed presence of PMJM, but
merely speculated. There being no further discussion, Commissioner James
moved to approve said memorandum of agreement and authorize the Chair to
sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried
unanimously.
5. IR Consider Biennial Renewal Application for Brew Pub (County) Liquor
License and Authorize Chair to Sign — Collision Brewing Company, LLC,
dba Collision Brewing Company: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, reviewed the
location and history of the establishment, indicated there are no concerns from
referral agencies, and stated staff recommends approval. Commissioner Ross
moved to approve said biennial renewal application and authorize the Chair to
sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried
unanimously.
6. a Consider Appointment to Regional Communications Advisory Board:
Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said appointment. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
7. a Consider Reappointment to Board of Retirement: Commissioner Maxey
moved to approve said reappointment. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
Public Comment: There was no public comment 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 9:24 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
30th 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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