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Minutes
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County, Colorado
Monday, June 9, 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, June 9, 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 Peppier moved to approve the below listed Minutes of the
Board of County Commissioners meeting, as printed. Commissioner Ross seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously.
1. Minutes from May 21, 2025
Amendments to Agenda: There were no amendments to the Agenda.
Consent Agenda: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as
printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Warrants:
1. El General Warrants: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Maxey seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
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2. IE Commissioner Warrants — Perry L. Buck: Commissioner James moved to
approve the Warrant, as printed. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion, and
upon a roll call vote of four (4) to zero (0), the motion carried with
Commissioner Buck abstained.
3. a Commissioner Warrants — Lynette Peppier: Commissioner Maxey moved
to approve the Warrant, as printed. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion, and
upon a roll call vote of four (4) to zero (0), the motion carried with
Commissioner Peppier abstained.
Bids:
1. IE Approve Bid #62500056, Onsite Clinic Administration — Department of
Human Resources: Toby Taylor, Purchasing Department, stated staff
recommends selecting the lowest bidder who met specifications, Marathon Health,
LLC, for a total amount of $3,156,721.00, with fixed fees for the first four (4) years
of service. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said bid. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
2. a Approve Bid #B2500047, Weld County Comprehensive Plan —
Department of Planning Services: Mr. Taylor stated the scoring committee is still
reviewing the bids received to select a consultant; therefore, staff recommends
continuation of the matter until June 25, 2025. Commissioner James moved to
continue said bid to June 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., per staff's request. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously.
3. a Conduct Oral Auction for Oil and Gas Lease and Authorize Chair to
Sign — SE1/4 of S23, T7N, R63W: Rusty Williams, Weld County Controller, stated
one (1) bid was received from Verdad Resources, LLC, to lease 160 mineral acres,
for the amount of $1,800.00 per mineral acre, for a total of $288,000.00.
Commissioner Ross moved to approve said lease and authorize Chair to sign. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
4. le Conduct Oral Auction for Oil and Gas Lease and Authorize Chair to
Sign — SW1/4 of S23, T7N, R63W: Mr. Williams stated one (1) bid was received
from Verdad Resources, LLC, to lease 160 mineral acres, for the amount of
$1,800.00 per mineral acre, for a total of $288,000.00. Commissioner Ross moved
to approve said lease and authorize Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously.
5. IR Conduct Oral Auction for Oil and Gas Lease and Authorize Chair to
Sign — N1/2 SW1/4 of S27, T7N, R63W: Mr. Williams stated one (1) bid was from
Verdad Resources, LLC, to lease 480 mineral acres, for the amount of $4,500.00,
per mineral acre, for a total of $2,160,000.00. Commissioner Maxey moved to
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approve said lease and authorize Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
New Business — General:
1. 1E1 Consider Contract ID #9529 Amendment #5 to Contract for Jail -Based
Behavioral Health Services (JBBS) and Authorize Chair to Sign:
Brandon Williams, Sheriff's Office, stated the amendment is for additional funding,
in the amount of $276,000.00. Karin McDougal, Deputy County Attorney, explained
the amendment does reflect $0.00 with the intent of receiving a letter agreement
to afford the State more flexibility with funding, and to be treated as more of a
reimbursement -type grant, as the County provides the pass -through funding to
North Range Behavioral Health. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said
amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously.
2. a Consider Appointment of Kali Benson as Director of CSU Extension
Service of Weld County: Chair Buck invited Kali Benson to share an introduction
as the new Director of the CSU Extension Service of Weld County. She expressed
her excitement to be part of "Team Weld", shared her professional background,
and stated she is looking forward to the 2025 Weld County Fair next month. In turn,
each Commissioner extended their welcome and expressed their eagerness to
work alongside Ms. Benson. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said
appointment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried
unanimously.
3. a Consider Declaration of Certain Equipment as Surplus Property and
Approve Donation of Same to Thompson Valley High School:
Jason Chessher, Director of the Department of Public Health and Environment,
stated the department has a microscope that is no longer needed, since the
medical portion of the laboratory closed in 2020, and he requested to donate the
equipment to Thompson Valley High School. Commissioner James moved to
approve said declaration of surplus property and donation. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously.
4. IE9 Consider Declaration of Certain Equipment as Surplus Property and
Authorize Disposal: Mr. Chessher stated there are two (2) pieces of equipment
that are no longer needed by the department and requested authorization for
disposal. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said declaration of surplus
property and authorize disposal. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Ross and it carried unanimously.
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5. IR Consider Contract ID #9495 Service Agreement for Digital and Broadcast
Media Services for "Weld Talk They Hear You" Marketing Campaign —
Townsquare Media, Inc., dba Ignite Townsquare Media Fort Collins:
Mr. Chessher stated the agreement is the result of a bid that allows for a summer
digital campaign to target substance abuse and is wholly funded by the state.
Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair
to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppler and it carried
unanimously.
6. a Consider Contract ID #9546 Amendment #3 to Task Order Contract for
Syphilis Field Delivery (FTD) and Jail -Based Sexually Transmitted Infection
(STI) Programs, and Authorize Chair to Sign: Mr. Chessher stated the
amendment provides continuation of FDT and STI Programs at current levels with
the County receiving grant funds, in the amount of $90,000.00.
Commissioner James moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair
to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried
unanimously.
7. lE9 Consider Contract ID #9547 Contract for Cancer Screening and
Diagnostic Services for Women's Wellness Connection Program, and
Authorize Chair to Sign — Brighton Community Hospital Association,
dba Intermountain Health Platte Valley Hospital: Mr. Chessher stated the
contract allows the department to partner with Brighton Community Hospital
Association, dba Intermountain Health Platte Valley Hospital, to provide breast and
cervical cancer screening and diagnostic imaging services. Commissioner Peppler
moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which
was seconded by Commissioner Ross, carried unanimously.
8. a Consider Contract ID #9548 Amendment #2 to IGA for Nurse Home
Visitor Program (NHVP) / Nurse -Family Partnership (NFP) and Authorize
Chair to Sign: Mr. Chessher stated the amendment allows for department nursing
staff to partner with low-income and first-time mothers in Weld County to provide
education and interventional services from birth through five (5) years old.
Commissioner Ross moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair
to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppler and it carried
unanimously.
9. E Consider Extension to Temporary Closure of County Road 17 Between
County Road 28 and State Highway 66: Amy Mutchie, Department of Public
Works, requested to extend the closure from June 13, 2025, through July 2, 2025,
for the replacement of Bridge 17/28A, due to inclimate weather and irrigation
accommodation. She confirmed there are no changes with the detour route or
message boards. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said extension to
temporary closure. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppler and it
carried unanimously.
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10. IRConsider Biennial Renewal Application for Optional Premises (County)
Liquor License and Authorize Chair to Sign — IHRF, Inc.: Matthew Conroy,
Assistant County Attorney, reviewed the location and history of the establishment,
which has held a license since July 2022. He stated there are no concerns from
referral agencies, and indicated staff recommends approval. Commissioner Ross
moved to approve said biennial renewal application and authorize the Chair to
sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James 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 9:18 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 23rd day of June, A.D., 2025:
Perry L. Buck, Chair: Aye
Scott K. James, Pro-Tem: Excused Date of Approval
Jason S. Maxey: Aye
Lynette Peppier: Aye
Kevin D. Ross: Aye
Attest:
Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board
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