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Minutes
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County, Colorado
Monday, April 7, 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, April 7, 2025, at the hour of
9:00 a.m.
e 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 Peppler seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously.
1. Minutes from March 24, 2025
e Amendments to Agenda: There were no amendments to the Agenda.
e Consent Agenda: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as
printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Presentations and Proclamations:
1. IE Recognition of Services, Department of Human Services —
Sandra Hasch: Chair Buck read the certificate for the record. Jamie Ulrich,
Director of the Department of Human Services, thanked the Board for the
recognition and the opportunity to honor Sandra Hasch who has served in the Area
Agency on Aging (AAA) division, which is now known as the Home and Community
Support division, for the past 33 years. Tami Grant, Deputy Director of the
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Department of Human Services, expressed it has been her pleasure to know Ms.
Hasch professionally and personally, stated she is a Case Management expert,
and highlighted her institutional knowledge with her 'steel trap' recollection of
information. Ms. Grant shared Ms. Hasch has been a huge influence and support
in the division throughout her career and will be sorely missed. Sandra Hasch
shared her passion for serving the aging community, expressed her love for the
team she has worked with, and indicated she has been fulfilled and grateful for the
opportunity to serve Weld County. The Board expressed their appreciation for her
dedication, passion and commitment in serving the citizens of Weld County, and
wished her the best for her future retirement endeavors. (Clerk's Note: The group
gathered for a photo opportunity.)
2. National Public Health Week — April 7-13, 2025: Commissioner James read
the certificate for the record. Jason Chessher, Director of the Department of Public
Health and Environment, thanked the Board for their support in the recognition of
National Public Health Week. He highlighted a small fraction of the services
provided to the citizens of Weld County, and humbly extended his heartfelt
appreciation to staff for their passion to encourage the communities to be their
healthiest. Each Commissioner, in turn, expressed their gratitude for the profound,
daily efforts staff executes "under -the -radar" to promote public awareness and
education. (Clerk's Note: The group gathered for a photo opportunity.)
Warrants:
1. IR General Warrants: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
2. El Commissioner Warrants — Lynette Peppier: Commissioner Ross moved to
approve the Warrants, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and
upon a roll call vote of four (4) to zero (0), the motion carried with
Commissioner Peppler abstaining.
New Business — General:
1. El Consider Contract ID #9255 Final Application for Nonattainment Area Air
Pollution Enterprise (NAAPME) Community Clean Transportation Assistance
Program (CCTAP) Grant Funding for County Road 59 and State Highway 52
Roundabout Project, and authorize Chair to sign and Department of Public
Works to Submit Electronically: Evan Pinkham, Department of Public Works,
explained Weld County, among various other agencies, request to submit the final
application for a new funding opportunity for the Nonattainment Area Air Pollution
Enterprise (NAAPME) Community Clean Transportation Assistance Program
(CCTAP). He stated the Department of Public Works is pursuing grant funds for
the County Road (CR) 59 and State Highway (SH) 52 Roundabout Project, in the
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amount of $1,794,634.00, in collaboration with the Colorado Department of
Transportation (CDOT) to assist with construction costs. Mr. Pinkham stated, if the
grant is awarded, along with additional grant funding provided through the
Colorado Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) and the Upper Front Range Transportation
Planning Region (UFRTPR), the roundabout project will be fully funded.
Commissioner James moved to approve said application, and authorize the Chair
to sign, and the Department of Public Works to submit electronically. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
2. a Consider Contract ID #9281 Memorandum of Agreement for Temporary
Construction Easement for County Road 76 Improvement Project Between
County Roads 29 and 31, and Authorize Chair to Sign — Allen and
Janie Lasnier: Mike Bedell, Department of Public Works, stated the agreement is
for a temporary construction easement (TCE) for drainage improvements and
paving County Road (CR) 76, between CRs 29 and 31, for the amount of $500.00.
Commissioner Maxey confirmed the streamlining efforts of providing staff memos,
rather than pass arounds, and he further moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and
it carried unanimously.
3. a Consider Temporary Closure of County Road 90 Between County
Roads 19 and 29: Amy Mutchie, Department of Public Works, stated the closure
began on March 31, 2025, and will go through April 18, 2025, for emergency
roadway repairs due to heavy truck hauling. She stated water will be used for dust
control on the gravel portion of the detour route and local access will be
maintained. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said temporary closure. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously.
4. IE Consider Expression of Opposition to Colorado Senate Bill 2025-3:
Steve Reams, Weld County Sheriff, stated the Colorado State Legislature recently
passed Senate Bill (SB) 2025-3, that is one of the most restrictive gun laws in
recent history. He expressed his concern with this being an unfunded mandate,
which will do nothing to improve public safety, and creates additional barriers for
law abiding citizens as further infringement of the 2nd Amendment. In response to
Commissioner James, Sherriff Reams expressed his opinion that this is one (1)
step away from a complete ban of firearms in the state and confirmed additional
laws will not hinder criminals who are intent on committing crimes.
Commissioner Maxey expressed his gratitude for the work of law enforcement
personnel and extended appreciation for their advocating on behalf of Weld County
citizens. He further commended Captain Matt Turner, Weld County Sheriff's Office,
for his willingness to answer questions and offer his insight on concerns regarding
laws and regulations of firearms. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said
Resolution. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried
unanimously.
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New Business — Planning:
1. ElConsider Certification to Weld County Treasurer of County Compliance
Violation Penalties as Special Assessment — Donald Harris and
Christina Elam (Continued from 10/7/2024): Adria Schiel, Assistant County
Attorney, stated this and the next two cases for consideration were continued from
October 7, 2024. She explained the property has various violations with
outstanding penalties, and upon inspection completed by Nicole Brick, Code
Compliance Officer for the Department of Planning Services, it is confirmed the
property is still in violation; however, there has been a recent Application for a
Treasure's Deed, therefore, staff recommends another continuation of the matter
to allow adequate time to complete the tax lien sale. Commissioner Ross moved
to continue said certification to August 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Peppler and it carried unanimously.
2. a Consider Certification to Weld County Treasurer of County Compliance
Violation Penalties as Special Assessment — Charles Simansky
(Continued from 10/7/2024): Ms. Schiel reviewed the property location and
violations presented and indicated the property has been sold to a new owner;
therefore, she stated staff's recommendation is to dismiss the outstanding
penalties as due process requires the County to start the process over with the
new property owner. Commissioner James moved to dismiss said certification and
deemed the penalties are no longer due or owing. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously.
3. a Consider Certification to Weld County Treasurer of County Compliance
Violation Penalties as Special Assessment — Enrique Jimenez- Gonzales
(Continued from 10/7/2024): Ms. Schiel reviewed the property location and
violations presented, and indicated the property is now in substantial compliance
with the Weld County Code; therefore, she stated staff's recommendation is to
dismiss the outstanding penalties. Commissioner Ross thanked the property
owners for working with staff to get into compliance and further moved to dismiss
said certification and deemed the penalties are no longer due or owing. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
El 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 9:44 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
21st day of April, 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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