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Minutes
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County, Colorado
Monday, October 13, 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 13, 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 — Excused
Commissioner Jason S. Maxey
Commissioner Lynette Peppier
Commissioner Kevin D. Ross
Also present:
Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Controller, Rusty Williams
Minutes: Commissioner Peppler moved to approve the below listed Minutes of the Board
of County Commissioners meeting, as printed. Commissioner Maxey seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously.
1. Minutes from September 29, 2025
Amendments to Agenda: There were no amendments to the Agenda.
Consent Agenda: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as
printed. Commissioner Peppler seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Warrants:
1. General Warrants: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the General Warrants,
as printed. Commissioner Peppier seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
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2. Commissioner Warrants — Kevin D. Ross: Commissioner Maxey moved to
approve the Warrant, as printed. Commissioner Peppler seconded the motion, and
upon a roll call vote of three (3) to zero (0), the motion carried with Commissioner
James excused, and Commissioner Ross abstained.
New Business — General:
1. Consider Local Public Health Agency (LPHA) Chronic Disease Pilot
Mini -Application Pursuant to 2026 State Tobacco Education, Prevention, and
Cessation Grants Program (STEPP) and Authorize Department of Public
Health and Environment to Submit Electronically: Jason Chessher, Director of
the Department of Public Health and Environment, requested to apply for grant
funds to continue the funding for the community outreach initiatives.
Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said application and authorize the
Department of Public Health and Environment to submit electronically. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
2. Consider Emergency Temporary Closure of County Road 26 Between
U.S. Highway 85 and County Road 31: Amy Mutchie, Department of Public
Works, requested retroactive approval for the emergency closure, which began on
October 6, 2025, and will go through October 24, 2025, for the replacement of a
collapsed irrigation culvert. She stated the detour route is gravel and water will be
used for dust mitigation, as needed. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said
temporary closure on a retroactive emergency basis. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Peppler and it carried unanimously.
3. Consider Temporary Closure of County Road 90 Between U.S. Highway 85
and County Road 35: Ms. Mutchie requested closure from October 20, 2025,
through October 24, 2025, for Union Pacific railroad construction. She stated water
will be used, as needed, for dust control on the gravel portion of the detour route.
Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said temporary closure. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
4. Consider Temporary Closure of County Road 35 Between County Road 80
and State Highway 14: Ms. Mutchie presented the requested closure on behalf
of the Town of Ault and Connell Resources, LLC, from October 20, 2025, through
December 19, 2025, for roadway improvements for the Weld County School
District RE -9 K-8 school project. She stated the detour route is paved, message
boards will be used, and local traffic and school buses will be accommodated. In
response to Commissioner Ross, Ms. Mutchie confirmed the department will reach
out to the school district to ensure there will not be interference with bus schedules
and routes. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said temporary closure. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppler and it carried unanimously.
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New Business — Planning:
1. Consider Contract ID #9962 Improvements and Road Maintenance
Agreement According to Policy Regarding Collateral for Improvements,
Authorize Chair to Sign, and Accept Collateral for Minor Subdivision Final
Plan, MINF24-0001, for Five (5) Lots with 1-2 (Medium Industrial) Zoning —
Daniel and Debra Baker: Jazmyn Trujillo -Martinez, Department of Planning
Services, stated staff received a request from the applicants for the approval of the
Road Maintenance Agreement (RMA) for improvements for the Minor Subdivision
Final Plan, MINF24-0001. She further requested the acceptance of the warranty
collateral, procured as a Cashier's Check #1714611, issued by Credit Union of
Colorado, in the amount of $138,600.00, to be held for the duration of the required
two (2) -year period. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said agreement,
authorize the Chair to sign, and accept said collateral. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
2. Consider Contract ID #9967 Partial Release of Collateral and Acceptance of
Warranty Collateral for First Amendment to Site Plan Review Permit,
1AMSPR23-03-362, and Authorize Chair to Sign — Henry Frank, LLC:
Ms. Trujillo -Martinez requested, on behalf of the applicant, the partial release of
the currently held project collateral associated to First Amended Site Plan Review
Permit, 1AMSPR23-03-362, with Performance Bond #7445737, in the amount of
$109,056.88, issued by Old Republic Surety; and she further requested the
acceptance of warranty collateral, procured as a Surety Rider to the original bond,
in the amount of $16,358.53. Ms. Trujillo -Martinez stated the required work has
been inspected by staff and has been deemed satisfactory, and the collateral will
be held for the duration of the required two (2) -year period. Commissioner Ross
moved to approve said partial release of project collateral, accept warranty
collateral, and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Peppler 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 9:09 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
27th day of October, A.D., 2025:
Perry L. Buck, Chair: Aye
Scott K. James, Pro-Tem: Aye
Jason S. Maxey: Excused Date of Approval
Lynette Peppler: Excused Date of Approval
Kevin D. Ross: Aye
Attest:
Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board
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