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Minutes
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County, Colorado
Monday, March 31, 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, March 31, 2025, at the hour
of 9:00 a.m.
Ci Roll Call: The meeting was called to order b the Chair and on roll call the following
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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 Peppler seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously.
1. Minutes from March 17, 2025
Certification of Hearings: Commissioner James moved to approve the below listed
Hearing Certificate. Commissioner Maxey seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
1. Special Event Permit — The Wild Animal Sanctuary, A Colorado Non -Profit
Corporation
Amendments to Agenda: There were no amendments to the Agenda.
Consent Agenda: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as
printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Presentations and Proclamations:
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` Recognition of Services, Sheriff's Office — Darice Knowlton: Chair Buck
read the certificate for the record Captain Matt Elbe, Sheriff's Office (SO),‘ stated
when thinking of the SO personnel, often the focus is the sworn positions, such as
the deputies, but he took the opportunity to highlight the unsworn civilian and
administrative personnel who allow the SO, as a whole, to operate efficiently He
shared dunng Dance Knowlton's career with the SO, she has been a Law
Enforcement Technician in Jail Booking, and recently transitioned to the customer
service front desk where she brought her tenacity and positive attitude
Captain Elbe expressed his gratitude to Ms Knowlton and stated she will be
greatly missed Mary Shannon and Lynette Boehm, Law Enforcement Booking
Technician Supervisors, shared several heart -felt stories, stated she always
brought joy, laughter, and a lighthearted smile Ms Knowlton extended her
appreciation for the recognition; and thanked her peers for her wonderful
expenences throughout her career The Board expressed appreciation for her
inspirational work ethic and light-hearted disposition in a challenging role for her
nearly 20 years of service to the citizens of Weld County (Clerk's Note The group
gathered for a photo opportunity )
Warrants:
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Beds:
i General Warrants: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the General
Warrants, as pnnted Commissioner Peppier seconded the motion and it carned
unanimously
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1 3; Approve Bid #62500032, 2025 Sign Material — Department of Public
Works: Toby Taylor, Purchasing Department, stated staff recommends selecting
Centerline Supply, Inc , US Standard Sign, and Osburn Associates, Inc , as the
lowest bidders who met specifications for each of the 87 line items identified in the
record Commissioner James moved to approve said bid The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Ross, and it carned unanimously
2 lEil Present Bid #B2500031, Land Use Application and Building Permit Fee
Study — Department of Planning Services: Mr Taylor stated two (2) bids were
received and staff will make a recommendation on Apnl 14, 2025
3 Present Bid #B2500035, Jail -1 East Hot Water Boilers and Storage Tank
Replacement — Facilities Department: Mr Taylor stated five (5) bids were
received and staff will make a recommendation on Apnl 14, 2025
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New Business — General:
1. f' Consider Application for 2026-2027 Hazardous Materials Emergency
Preparedness (HMEP) Grant and Authorize Chair and Department of Finance
to Sign: Roy Ruth&II, Director of the Office of Emergency Management, requested
to submit the 2026-2027 grant application for Hazardous Matenals Emergency
Preparedness (HMEP) He stated, if awarded, the County will receive funds, in the
amount of $589,583 00, with a required match of $117,996 00, to be utilized for
chemical safety planning, training; and exercises Commissioner Maxey moved to
approve said application and authonze the Chair and the Department of Finance
to sign The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier, and it carned
unanimously
2. t; Consider Contract ID #9234, Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund
(EIAF) Program Grant Application for Construction of New Keenesburg
Grader Shed (31164 County Road 6 [Tier I — April Cycle% and Authorize
Facilities Department to Submit Electronically: Elizabeth Relford, Department
of Finance, on behalf of the Facilities Department, requested to submit a Tier I
Application to the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), for the amount of
$200,000 00, to use as leverage of taxpayer dollars for the construction of a new
Grader Shed location in Keenesburg, Colorado, which is estimated to cost a total
of $1 4 Million Commissioner Ross moved to approve said application and
authorize the Chair to sign The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey,
which carned unanimously
Consider Contract ID #9235, Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund
(EIAF) Program Grant Application for Construction of New Motor Pool
Complex (Tier II — April Cycle) and Authorize Departments of Fleet Services
and Facilities to Submit Electronically: Ms Relford requested to submit a Tier II
Application to DOLA, for the amount of $1 Million, to use as leverage of taxpayer
dollars for the construction of a new Motor Pool Complex, which is estimated to
cost a total of $15 3 Million Commissioner Ross moved to approve said application
and authonze the Chair to sign ; The motion was seconded by Commissioner
James and the motion carried unanimously
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Consider Temporary Closure of County Road 28 Between County
Roads 19 and 21: Kevin Hettinger, Department of Public Works, stated the closure
will begin Apnl 7, 2025, and go through, Apnl 11, 2025, for the replacement of an
irngation culvert He stated the detour route is paved and message boards will be
placed in advance of said closure Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said
temporary closure The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it
carned unanimously
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5. P' i Consider Biennial Renewal Application for Fermented Malt Beverage
On -Premises (County) License and Authorize Chair to Sign — Ana M. Lucero,
dba Polio Feliz: Matthew Conroy, Assistant County Attorney, reviewed the location
as a small enclave of unincorporated Weld County and the history of the
establishment, indicated there are no concerns from referral agencies, and stated
staff recommends approval Commissioner Ross moved to approve said
application and authorize the Chair to sign The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Maxey and it carned unanimously
6. Consider Resolution Establishing Commissioner Redistricting
Commission Pursuant to C.R.S. §30-10-306.1 and Redistricting Process
Deadlines Pursuant to C.R.S. §30-10-306.4: Mr Conroy stated the Colorado
Supreme Court ordered Weld County to undergo a redistncting process, and as
part of said process, he explained it is necessary to establish a Redistncting
Commission and correlating deadlines Mr Conroy indicated the Board of County
Commissioners will sit as the members of the Redistncting Commission beginning
at the end of June 2025, and in the meantime, staff and an advisory committee will
proceed with the necessary work Mr Conroy noted the entire process will be
completed by September 30, 2025, through a senes of public hearings to allow for
input In response to Commissioner James, Mr Conroy explained said
Commission has broad latitude for who the members are and how many there
should be He further explained this Commission will be a quasi-judicial role the
Commissioners will fill as the designated members In response to
Commissioner Ross, Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated the appointment of the
Advisory Committee will take place in Apnl 2025 Commissioner James moved to
approve said Resolution The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it
carried unanimously (Clerk's Note This item of business was reconsidered by the
Weld County Board of Commissioners on Apnl 2, 2025)
7. ►'=1 Consider Appointment to Area Agency on Aging Advisory Board:
Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said appointment The motion was
seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously
New Business — Planning:
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ri Consider Certification to, Treasurer of County Compliance Violation
Penalties as Special Assessment — Brian Rector (Continued from 9/30/2024):
Adna Schiel, Assistant County Attorney, stated that both cases for consideration
have been continued from September 30, 2024 She recalled the various violations
and outstanding daily court -ordered penalties, in the amount of $22,700 00, and
indicated the property owner is currently working with the Department of Planning
Services to address said violation's Nicole Brick, Code Compliance Officer for the
Department of Planning Services; displayed images of the property's status, and
confirmed that Mr Rector has applied for a Use by Special Review Permit (USR)
that is currently being reviewed, and she also confirmed the garage structure has
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received its building permit as well In response to Commissioner Maxey, Ms Bnck
provided further clanfication for him and Commiss'ioner Peppier who were not
Commissioners at the time of the last heanng of the case Bnan Rector, property
owner, was present and introduced himself for the record, and David Huwa,
Colorado Civil Group Engineer and representative of Mr Rector, provided a bnef
status update of the property compliance He indicated costs related to the
submittal of the building structure permit, in addition to the USR application permit,
are roughly $35,000 00, and noted the potential of $22,700 00 in penalties are at
stake Mr Huwa requested, if it is the Board's purview, to suspend the daily
penalties from accruing, since they are actively working with staff to correct the
violations In response to Commissioner James, Maxwell Nader, Department of
Planning Services, confirmed review the pre -application for the USR is finalized as
of this morning and staff will be reaching out for next steps, thus, he recommended
a six (6) month continuance for staff to complete the USR process and allow for
the property to come into substantial compliance with the Weld County Code
Commissioners Maxey and Ross expressed their appreciation for the
property owner's diligence in working to correct the issues on his property
Commissioner James moved to continue said certification to September 29, 2025,
at 9 00 a m The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carned
unanimously
2r`i Consider Certification to Treasurer of County Compliance Violation
Penalties as Special Assessment — Chevy Truck Parts, LLC,
c/o Douglas Ruppel (Continued from 9/30/2024): Ms Schiel recalled the
vanous violations and outstanding daily court -ordered penalties, in the amount of
$24,200 00, and indicated the property owner has made some progress to some
of the identified violations Ms Bnck displayed images of the property's status, and
explained Doug Ruppel's business was compliant with the state, however, the
property is not compliant with proper land use permitting with Weld County to
operate said business However, she clarified, with the tire recycling business
vacating the property, some of the initial violations are no longer applicable She
further stated, it is staff's understanding that an oil and gas support business is the
new potential lessee, and indicated, if that were the case, then Mr Ruppel would
need to start over with his land; use application process Due to the lack of
progress, Ms Schiel indicated staff's recommendation is certifying said penalties
Doug Ruppel, property owner, was present and gave an overview of the items he
has been working on with staff to bring his property into compliance, and confirmed
a geothermal company, known as, Dandelion Energy, will be leasing the property
In response to Commissioner James, Ms Brick stated there is not a confirmed
permit application for a geothermal company submitted for review at this time In
response to Commissioner Ross, Mr Ruppel noted said geothermal company has
not a signed lease, but he anticipated to have a fully executed lease by the end of
the week Commissioner Maxey, expressed appreciation to Mr Ruppel for his
testimony but expressed his concerns with signing a new lease when there are
outstanding land use issues and the USR process has not been addressed, thus,
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"putting the cart before the horse " In response to Commissioner James, Ms Brick
clanfied the property is located in the I-3 (Industnal/Commercial) Zone Distnct, and
commercial storage is permitted, with a USR permit through the County Mr Nader
further clanfied the outstanding requirements of the land use permit, from 2023
He explained that he would need to have a Site Plan Review (SPR) before moving
forward with the USR process for said geothermal company, and confirmed all
requirements were disclosed up front Dawn Anderson, Department of Planning
Services — Development Review„ concurred with Mr Nader's statements and
explained the outstanding code requirements and necessary documentation to
finalize the process After further discussion, Commissioner James moved to
approve said certification The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and
it carried four (4) to one (1), with Commissioner Peppler being opposed
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 10 03 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
14th day of Apnl, 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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