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Minutes
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County, Colorado
Wednesday, January 15, 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, January 15, 2025, at the
hour of 9:00 a.m.
ID 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
Chief Financial Officer, Cheryl Pattelli
Amendments to Agenda: There were no amendments to the Agenda.
la Approval of Consent Agenda: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the Consent
Agenda, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
El Warrants:
1. General Warrants — January 13, and 14, 2025: Commissioner James moved to
approve the General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Ross seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously.
Bids:
1. Approve Bid #B2400145, Non -Project Specific Engineering Services —
Department of Public Works: Toby Taylor, Purchasing Department, stated the
Department of Public Works conducted a Qualification -Based Selection (QBS)
process, per Section 5-4-150 of the Weld County Code, for consultants to perform
non -project specific engineering services. He stated, after review, staff
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recommends AtkinsRealis, USA, for an amount not to exceed $238,000.00, and
Drexel, Barrell and Company for an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.
Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said bid and award to both vendors. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross, and it carried unanimously.
New Business — General:
1. Consider Contract ID #9002 Intergovernmental Agreement for Provision of
Toilet Installation Services for Eligible Residents and authorize Chair to
sign — City of Greeley: Jamie Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human
Services, stated the agreement allows the Weld County Youth Conservation Corps
to provide toilet installation for eligible residents identified by the City of Greeley
that currently do not meet the gallons -per -minute threshold. Commissioner Ross
moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
2. IR Consider Contract ID #9003 Annual Program Plan for Child Support
Services and authorize Department of Human Services to sign electronically:
Ms. Ulrich stated the plan is required annually to utilize funds as recommended by
the Child Support Services Division. Commissioner James moved to approve said
plan and authorize the Department of Human Services to sign electronically. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
3. Ei Consider Temporary Closure of Good Avenue between Hart Street and
Woodruff Street: Amy Mutchie, Department of Public Works, requested the
closure on behalf of Coyote Ridge Construction and the Aristocrat Ranchettes
Subdivision, to begin February 3, 2025, and go through June 29, 2025, to allow for
temporary occupation of water storage tanks that will provide water to the
subdivision during the upgrade of the subdivision's existing water system. She
stated the portion of Good Avenue being closed has minimal impact, as there is
only one (1) access in the area, and there is no need for dust control due to the
project being within a subdivision. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said
temporary closure. In response to Commissioner James, Ms. Mutchie stated the
tanks have to be of a certain quality to contain potable water, and addressed his
concerns regarding fire suppression by clarifying all fire authorities and first
responding agencies have been informed. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
4. El Consider Annual Report for Discharges from 2024 Application of
Herbicides/Pesticides and authorize Chair to sign: Tina Booton, Department of
Public Works, presented the annual report of herbicide applications made in 2024,
which may impact waters of the state, and includes roadside right-of-way for
stormwater flows. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said report and authorize
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the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried
unanimously.
5. IR Consider Contract ID #9012 Memorandum of Agreement and Permanent
Drainage and Grading Easement for Certain Roadway Improvements for
County Road 72 between County Roads 33 and 35, and authorize Chair to
sign — Vic Leffler and Sons, Inc.: Mike Bedell, Department of Public Works,
stated the County has designed roadway improvements on County Road (CR) 72
between CRs 33 and 35, to reconstruct irrigation and drainage ditches. He detailed
the estimated values the County will pay the property owner for a temporary
construction easement and a permanent drainage and grading easement, which
totals an amount of $1,990.00. He noted there are additional forthcoming
agreements and temporary road closures to address the relocation of utilities. In
response to Commissioner Ross, Mr. Bedell confirmed local traffic will still have
access, but will be inconvenienced for the duration of the project.
Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said agreement and easement and
authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James
and it carried unanimously.
6. IR Consider Structure Agreement for County Road 27 Within 200 Feet of
Proposed LTS Topsoil Mine Site and authorize Chair to sign —
LTS Performance Horses, LLC, c/o Dakota Rathburn: Bruce Barker, County
Attorney, stated the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety (DRMS)
requires every mine operator to execute a structure agreement if operations are
occurring close to a structure owned by another person or entity for reimbursement
of costs if damages are incurred. He explained DRMS has re -defined their rules
and form for the first time since 2019, and staff has deemed it suitable for the
County to execute, because the structure is the roadway and the area will be used
for stockpiling rather than digging. Mr. Barker clarified, if digging is within 200 feet
of a structure, the County will require a slope study to be conducted and
accompany such agreements. Commissioner James moved to approve said
agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Ross, carried unanimously.
7. IR Appointment to Human Services Advisory Commission: Commissioner
James moved to approve said appointment. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Maxey, and it carried unanimously. (Clerk's Note: The title of the
item of business was altered subsequent to the meeting and is different than what
is reflected on audio.)
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El New Business — Planning:
1. Consider Vacation, VAC24-0027, of Special Use Permit, SUP -62 — Anadarko
E&P Company, LP, do Don Jobe III: Diana Aungst, Department of Planning
Services, stated on February 21, 2018, the Board approved Use by Special Review
Permit, USR17-0046. She indicated Condition of Approval #1.E directed the
applicant to submit a written request to vacate Special Use Permit, SUP -62, which
was received by staff on December 10, 2024. Ms. Aungst noted SUP -62 was
approved on July 15, 1970, for a turkey farm that is no longer operating; however,
the map was not recorded, and staff recommends approval. In response to
Commissioner Maxey, Ms. Aungst confirmed the request is a cleanup item to
satisfy the requirements of the new permit. Commissioner Ross moved to approve
said vacation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppler, and it carried
unanimously.
El Public Comment:
1. Steve Teets, City of Greeley resident, offered his comments to the Board, with
responses from Commissioner Ross and James.
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 9:21 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
29th day of January, A.D., 2025:
Perry L. Buck, Chair: Aye
Scott K. James, Pro-Tem: Aye
Jason S. Maxey: Aye
Lynette Peppler: Aye
Kevin D. Ross: Excused Date of Approval
Approved as to Form:
Bruce Barker, County Attorney
Attest:
Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board
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