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Minutes
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County, Colorado
Monday, May 5, 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 5, 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
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
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 April 21, 2025
Amendments to Agenda: There were no amendments to the Agenda.
Consent Agenda: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as
printed. Commissioner Maxey seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Presentations and Proclamations:
1. El Foster Care Month — May 2025: Commissioner James read the proclamation
for the record. Jamie Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services,
extended her appreciation for the Board's support and taking a moment to highlight
the dedication of staff and foster care families. She shared heart -felt stories about
the Troyer family, stated they have cared for more than 60 children during the
past 27 years as foster parents, and expressed her hope that more families are
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willing to open their homes to children in need within Weld County. Ms. Ulrich
introduced community partnership representatives who were present, and the
members of the Troyer family. In turn, each Commissioner extended their
appreciation to the Troyer family, alongside all foster and kinship families in Weld
County for standing in the gap to meet the needs of children in the community.
They commended the selfless hearts of staff who assist families, and recognized
the "Village" it takes with the community partners to provide opportunities for each
child to succeed in Weld County. (Clerk's Note: The group gathered for a photo
opportunity.)
2. IE Older Americans Month — May 2025: Commissioner Peppier read the
proclamation for the record. Ms. Ulrich thanked the Board for their recognition of
the aging population who reside in Weld County, highlighted the impact that the
Department of Human Services has for community members, and expanded on
this year's theme, "Flip the Script on Aging." She listed many of the supportive
services offered to aging citizens which provide opportunities and enable them to
remain as independent as possible while retaining their dignity. Ms. Ulrich
introduced staff who were present and extended her appreciation for their support.
The Board extended their heart -felt appreciation for the generational impact the
aging community provides, and the staff and community partners who link arms to
provide and meet those supportive needs with love, care, dignity, and respect.
(Clerk's Note: The group gathered for a photo opportunity.)
Warrants:
1. a General Warrants: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
2. la Commissioner Warrants — Scott K. James: Commissioner Ross 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 James abstained.
Bids:
1. a Approve Bid #B2500052, Cisco Maintenance and Support — Department
of Information Technology: Toby Taylor, Purchasing Department, stated staff
recommends selecting the sole bidder that meets specifications, Trace3
Government, LLC, for a total amount of $184,365.05. Commissioner James moved
to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it
carried unanimously.
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New Business — General:
1. a Consider Contract ID #9404 Application for Low -Income Radon
Mitigation Program Grant Funds for Education, Testing, and Outreach
Services, and Authorize Chair to Sign: Dan Joseph, Department of Public
Health and Environment, requested to submit said application for funding to
continue providing Radon education, test kits, and outreach services.
Commissioner Peppier moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair
to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried
unanimously.
2. IE Consider Acceptance of Quit Claim Deed for Public Road Right -of -Way
for County Road 44 and U.S. Highway 85 Peckham Interchange Project
(East), and Authorize Chair to Sign: Don Dunker, Department of Public Works,
stated the County partnered with the Colorado Department of Transportation
(CDOT) for flyover/overpass improvements located at County Road (CR) 44 and
U.S. Highway (Hwy) 85, known as the Peckham Interchange Project. He indicated,
since the completion of the project, CDOT desires for the County to maintain
right-of-way located on two (2) parcels of land, about 4.88 acres, where the
overpass ties back into CR 44, west of Niobrara Boulevard, on the east side of
U.S. Hwy 85. Commissioner Ross moved to accept said deed and authorize the
Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried
unanimously.
3. JE Consider Acceptance of Quit Claim Deed for Public Road Right -of -Way
for County Road 44 and U.S. Highway 85 Peckham Interchange Project
(West), and Authorize Chair to Sign: Mr. Dunker stated the County partnered
with the CDOT for flyover/overpass improvements located at CR 44 and
U.S. Hwy 85, known as the Peckham Interchange Project. He indicated, since the
completion of the project, CDOT desires for the County to maintain right-of-way
located on two (2) parcels of land, about 1.57 acres, where the overpass ties back
into CR 44, near CR 33, on the west side of U.S. Highway 85.
Commissioner Maxey moved to accept said deed and authorize the Chair to sign.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
4. Consider Cancellation of Board of County Commissioner Meeting
Scheduled for June 4, 2025: Commissioner James moved to approve said
cancellation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried
unanimously.
5. Consider Request of County Attorney's Office to Pursue an Injunction
Against Town of Hudson and Pilot Travel Centers, LLC, Regarding Hudson
Stretch of County Road 49: Matt Conroy, Assistant County Attorney, explained
the County entered into two (2) Intergovernmental Agreements with the Town of
Hudson, dated 2015 and 2016, concerning access control and specifications for
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roadway improvements on County Road (CR) 49. He stated Pilot Travel Center,
LLC, has been approved by the Town of Hudson to construct a new Flying J Truck
Stop at the intersection of Interstate 76 and CR 49, indicated the project violates
said agreements, and further detailed several safety concerns surrounding the
construction of said project. Mr. Conroy indicated staff's request to seek an
injunction to halt the project and pursue litigation in Court for Pilot Travel Center,
LLC, to seek additional permitting through the County's Department of Public
Works as stipulated in said agreements. Curtis Hall, Director of the Department of
Public Works, provided a historical timeline that began in 2023, concerning the
circumstances of the construction project of said travel center which has led to the
request for an injunction. In response to Commissioner Maxey, Mr. Conroy
asserted the Town of Hudson and Pilot Travel Center, LLC, are in violation of the
two (2) referenced agreements and clarified the respective content they each
specify. In response to Commissioner James, Mr. Conroy and Mr. Hall further
clarified the terms state improvements are to be overseen by County staff to ensure
the investment of CR 49 is protected. Hunter Ross, Legal representative for
Pilot Travel Centers, LLC, stated there is an obvious permitting discrepancy
between the Town of Hudson and Weld County, but indicated they are two (2)
weeks away from opening. Bruce Barker, County Attorney, interjected to say the
Mayor Pro-Tem for the Town of Hudson was aware of the need for the County's
oversight yet the dual permitting has been intentionally avoided. There was
extensive discussion among the parties concerning unauthorized work, safety
concerns for the traveling public, access, and lack of communication concerning
methods of construction and inspections. Commissioners James and Ross each
commented on the importance of protecting the County's investment and future
integrity of the roadway. Commissioner James moved to approve the request and
instructed staff to pursue an injunction against the Town of Hudson and Pilot Travel
Centers, LLC, regarding the Hudson stretch of CR 49. Commissioner Ross
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Public Comment:
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 9:58 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
19th day of May, A.D., 2025:
Perry L. Buck, Chair: Aye
Scott K. James, Pro-Tem: Aye
Jason S. Maxey: Aye
Lynette Peppler: Aye
Kevin D. Ross: Aye
Attest:
Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board
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