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Minutes
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County, Colorado
Monday, September 29, 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, September 29, 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 Peppier
Commissioner Kevin D. Ross — Excused
Also present:
Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Controller, Rusty Williams
Minutes: Commissioner James 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 September 15, 2025
Read Ordinances by Audio: Commissioner James moved to read the below listed Code
Ordinance by audio. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppler and it carried
unanimously.
1. Code Ordinance #2025-14
Amendments to Agenda: There were no amendments to the Agenda.
Consent Agenda: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as
printed. Commissioner Peppler seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Warrants:
1. General Warrants: Commissioner Peppier moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
Bids:
1. Approve Bid #B2500111, Infoblox — Department of Information Technology:
Toby Taylor, Purchasing Department, stated staff recommends selecting the lowest
bidder who met specifications, Trace3 Government, LLC, for a total amount of
$90,366.91. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said bid. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
New Business — General:
1. Consider Contract ID #9938 Memorandum of Understanding for Shared Use
of Athena One Electronic Health Record (EHR) System and Authorize Chair
to Sign — Northern Colorado Health Alliance: Jason Chessher, Director of the
Department of Public Health and Environment, stated the memorandum of
understanding (MOU) allows for shared used of the Athena One system for
electronic health records that support clinical operations and case management
needs. Commissioner Peppler moved to approve said MOU and authorize the
Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried
unanimously.
2. Consider Temporary Closure of County Road 88 Between U.S. Highway 85
and County Road 35: Amy Mutchie, Department of Public Works, requested the
closure to begin on October 13, 2025, and go through October 17, 2025, for
railroad track construction. She indicated 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
James and it carried unanimously.
3. Consider Temporary Closure of County Road 58 Between Weld County
Parkway and County Road 53: Ms. Mutchie requested the closure to begin on
October 13, 2025, and go through October 17, 2025, for the replacement of an
irrigation culvert. She indicated the detour route is paved. Commissioner James
moved to approve said temporary closure. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously.
4. Consider Temporary Closures of County Roads 1.5 and 3 Between County
Roads 10 and 10.5: Ms. Mutchie requested the closures to begin on October 13,
2025, and go through November 26, 2025, for roadway construction and final
paving. She indicated the detour route is paved and message boards will be placed
in advance of the closure. Commissioner James moved to approve said temporary
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closure. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried
unanimously.
5. Consider Declaration of Certain Equipment as Surplus Property, Authorize
Sale of Same at Auction with Roller and Associates, and Delegate Authority
to Controller to Sign Any Necessary Documents: Rusty Williams, Controller,
stated the referenced items (marked as Exhibit A) are the result of cleanup efforts
between the Departments of Fleet Services and Public Works, and staff requests
to have these items auctioned on October 8, 2025. Commissioner Maxey moved
to approve said declaration of certain equipment as surplus property, authorize
sale of same at auction with Roller and Associates, and delegate authority to
Controller to sign any necessary documents. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously.
6. Consider Contract ID #9952 Right -of -Entry Agreement for Formerly Used
Defense Sites Program at Former F.E. Warren Air Force Base,
Atlas 'E' Missile Site #12, and Authorize Chair to Sign — U.S. Department of
the Army, Army Corps of Engineers: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated the
agreement allows the Army Corps of Engineers to continue their efforts with
remedial cleanup of the chemicals used to clean out the missiles during the 1960's.
Commissioner James moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair
to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppler and it carried
unanimously.
7. Consider Contract ID #9956 Amendment #1 to Lease Agreement for Office
Space (822 7th Street, Greeley) and Authorize Chair to Sign — McAdams Law
Office, LLC: Mr. Barker stated the amendment continues the leasing of office
space for McAdams Law Office, LLC, located in the Chase Building for the next
five (5) years, through July 31, 2030. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said
amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Peppler and it carried unanimously.
8. Consider Extension of Oil and Gas Lease Covering Certain Property Owned
by Weld County, Colorado (S21, T8N, R60W) — Bison IV Properties Colorado,
LLC: Mr. Barker stated Bison IV Properties Colorado, LLC, submitted a request to
extend the lease for an additional six (6) months, through March 23, 2026, and he
indicated the County has received their payment, which is equal to one-third (1/3)
of the original bonus. Commissioner James moved to approve said extension and
authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier
and it carried unanimously.
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New Business — Ordinances:
1. First Reading of Code Ordinance #2025-14, In the Matter of Repealing and
Reenacting, with Amendments, Chapter 14 Health and Animals of the Weld
County Code (Article V Body Art Establishments): Mr. Chessher provided a
broad overview regarding rules and regulations for body art establishments located
in Article V, which have not been updated since 2014. He shared there are 31 body
modification establishments within unincorporated Weld County, indicated staff
had three (3) stakeholder meetings, since there are no state-wide statutory
requirements concerning these establishments, and noted there would be a grace
period of six (6) months to one (1) year for said establishments to incorporate the
new building standards. Abby Houghton and Dan Joseph, Department of Public
Health and Environment, added staff participated with the National Integrated
Health Associates (NIHA) when developing the model code so there is a local
expert who has reviewed the proposed changes, and stated staff recommends
approval. In response to Commissioner Maxey, Mr. Joseph detailed the revisions
to Sections 14-5-8.B, concerning the building plan review requirements, and
Sections 14-5-40.C and .G, concerning the standards of the artist's personal
hygiene and the consumption of beverages in the area during sessions. In
response to Commissioner Peppler, Mr. Joseph stated the language regarding the
standards mentioned are consistent with other industry establishments, such as
food and healthcare. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter.
Commissioner Maxey moved to approve Code Ordinance #2025-14 on First
Reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried
unanimously.
New Business — Planning:
1. Consider Release of Collateral and Accept Replacement Collateral for
Zoning Permit for Solar Energy Facility, ZPSF23-0002 - SunShare, LLC:
Matthew VanEyll, Department of Planning Services, stated the applicant had a
change in their bonding company for the Decommissioning and Reclamation Plan
for Solar Energy Facility, ZPSF23-0002. As a result, he explained the applicant
requested the release of the currently held collateral and to accept the replacement
collateral, in the amount of $13,800.00, procured as a Surety Bond #800137757,
issued by Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company. Mr. VanEyll stated staff
recommends approval for compliance with Section 23-4-450.D.7 of the Weld
County Code and satisfaction of Condition of Approval #3.D of ZPSF23-0002.
Commissioner Peppier moved to approve said release of collateral and accept
replacement collateral. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it
carried unanimously.
Public Comment: No public comment was offered.
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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 9:29 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
13th day of October, A.D., 2025:
Perry L. Buck, Chair: Aye
Scott K. James, Pro-Tem: Excused Date of Approval
Jason S. Maxey: Aye
Lynette Peppler: Aye
Kevin D. Ross: Aye
Attest:
Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board
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