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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20252425.tiffRecord of Proceedings Minutes Board of County Commissioners Weld County, Colorado Wednesday, August 27, 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, August 27, 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 Peppler seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 1. Minutes from August 13, 2025 Certification of Hearings: Commissioner James moved to approve the below listed Hearing Certificates. Commissioner Maxey seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 1. PUDF24-0003 — Pelican Shores North Homeowners Association and Pelican Shores South Homeowners Association 2. PUDZ25-0001 — Pelican Shores North Homeowners Association and Pelican Shores South Homeowners Association 2025-2425 BC0016 Page 2 Wednesday, August 27, 2025 www.weld.gov Amendments to Agenda: Commissioner Maxey moved to amend the agenda for correction to the title of item of business #3 listed under 'New Business — General' to read as: Consider Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) Agreement, as a reflection of the agreement title. Seconded by Commissioner James, the motion carried unanimously. Commissioner James further moved to approve the agenda, as amended. Commissioner Maxey seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Consent Agenda: Scott Ducommun, applicant representative, was present to answer questions concerning the following item as listed under 'Consent Agenda — Miscellaneous', and after clarification by Bruce Barker, County Attorney, and there being no request for public testimony, Commissioner Ross moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed. Commissioner Maxey seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 1. Partial Vacation, VAC25-0010, of Four -Lot Recorded Exemption, RE -4380, for Removal of Lot D — Gerald and Janet Roth Presentations and Proclamations: 1. Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month — September 2025: Commissioner Peppler read the certificate for the record. Kim Collins, Chief Executive Officer, and Becky Wyperd, Chief Clinical Officer, North Range Behavioral Health (NRBH), thanked the Board for their continued support and the opportunity to have an open and honest conversation to help individuals who feel there is no other option. She reported, in 2024, 67 lives were lost to suicide in Weld County, with one (1) life being too many. She further shared the various resources and support programs, many of which are at no cost to the community, for whole person wellness through the NRBH network. The Board extended their somber appreciation for the extremely important efforts done by NRBH staff, expressed their experiences with the unfortunate impacts that are experienced by loved ones when someone takes their own life, and stated its their honor to have the network be part of Weld County. (Clerk's Note: The group gathered for a photo opportunity.) Warrants: 1. General Warrants: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Bids: 1. Approve Bid #B2500101, 2025 Annual Concrete — Department of Public Works (Continued from 8/25/2025): Toby Taylor, Purchasing Department, stated staff recommends selecting the lowest bidder who met specifications, Raptor Materials, for all concrete except Class E, for an amount not to exceed $132,077.50. He further stated staff recommends selecting Loveland Ready -Mix 2025-2425 BC0016 Page 3 Wednesday, August 27, 2025 www.weld.gov Concrete for Class E, for an amount not to exceed $6,928.75. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said bid for the two vendors as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppler and it carried unanimously. New Business — General: 1. Consider Airport Improvement (AIP) Grant Agreement for Construction Design Phase II of Taxiway Bravo and Echo (B and E) Complex Project from Community Allocation, and Authorize Chair and County Attorney to Sign: Commissioner Ross, as a member on the Greeley -Weld County Airport Authority and behalf of Cooper Anderson, Director of Greeley -Weld County Airport, explained this item of business is the first of three (3) agreements that have already been approved by the Greeley -Weld County Airport Authority, and are now presented for consideration by Weld County and the City of Greeley, as the regional airport is a joint venture for all three (3) entities. He stated the airport received allocated funds, the amount of $850,000.00, for Phase II of the Bravo and Echo Taxiway Complex Project. Commissioner James moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously. 2. Consider Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grant Agreement for Main Ramp Apron Rehabilitation Project (8%) from Annual Entitlement Allocation and Authorize Chair and County Attorney to Sign: Commissioner Ross stated the airport received allocated entitlement funds, in the amount of $150,000.00, for the Main Ramp Rehabilitation Project. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously. 3. Consider Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) Grant Agreement for Main Ramp Apron Rehabilitation Project (16%) from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Allocation and Authorize Chair and County Attorney to Sign: Commissioner Ross stated the airport received allocated infrastructure funds, in the amount of $280,000.00, for the Main Ramp Rehabilitation Project. Commissioner James moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously. 4. Consider Application Risk Assessment Checklist for Sub -Recipients of Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Grant Funds and Authorize Controller and Sheriff's Office to Sign and Submit Electronically — City of Colorado Springs Police Department: Daren Ford, Director of the Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory, stated the Sheriff's Office has been part of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force since 2007, and requested to submit the application to the City of Colorado Springs Police Department, in the amount of $9,500.00, to use towards software and training for the Cellebrite technology used by the Digital Evidence unit. Commissioner Ross 2025-2425 BC0016 Page 4 Wednesday, August 27, 2025 www.weld.gov moved to approve said application authorize Controller and Sheriff's Office to sign and submit electronically. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously. 5. Consider Reorganization of Weld County Sheriff's Office: Donnie Patch, Undersheriff, stated an organizational evaluation was conducted with consultation of the Department of Human Resources, and as a result, staff recommends the elimination the Supports Services Supervisor position, effective August 27, 2025. Commissioner James, on the advisement of Bruce Barker, County Attorney, moved to amend verbiage in the third clause within the resolution to reflect the Board of County Commissioner does not have managerial authority over the Weld County Sheriff's Office. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Commissioner James moved to approve said Resolution, as amended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously. 6. Consider Adoption of Amended Bylaws for Pre -Trial Services Advisory Board and Authorize Chair to sign: Doug Erler, Director of the Department of Justice Services, recommended adoption of the newly drafted Bylaws for the Pre -Trial Services Advisory Board to establish the roles and responsibilities ensuring defendants released from custody pre-trial, appear for court and remain law-abiding citizens. He explained the Bylaws were originally drafted in 2010, and since then there has been extensive changes and natural turnover with Board members. Commissioner James, who is the current Chair of the Board, mentioned that in addition to reviewed by the County Attorney's office, it was signed off by Chief Judge Hoskins, and he further moved to approve said Bylaws, as amended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously. 7. Consider Contract ID #9856 Grant Closeout Check List for Various Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Programs and Authorize Chair and Department of Human Services to Sign: Jamie Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services, explained the Department of Labor and Employment requires an annual report for the 2024-2025 State Fiscal Year summarizing how the various Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding was utilized for the various programs. Commissioner Peppier moved to approve said grant closeout checklist and authorize the Chair and the Department of Human Services to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously. 8. Consider Contract ID #9859 Core Services Program Plans I and II for Allocation of 2025-2026 Core Child Welfare Services, and Authorize Chair, Department of Human Services, and Human Services Advisory Commission to Sign: Ms. Ulrich explained the Program Plans outline how the department utilizes the source of funding to provide core child welfare services. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said Plans and authorize the Chair, the Department of Human Services, and the Human Services Advisory Commission 2025-2425 BC0016 Page 5 Wednesday, August 27, 2025 www.weld.gov to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously. 9. Consider Temporary Closure of County Road 4 Between County Roads 13 and 15: Amy Mutchie, Department of Public Works, requested said closure on behalf of Public Service of Colorado, which is slated to begin September 2, 2025, and go through September 12, 2025. She stated the closure allows for the maintenance of a high-pressure natural gas pipeline, with the detour route being paved and dust treated. Commissioner Peppier moved to approve said temporary closure. Commissioner James seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. New Business — Planning: 1. Consider Request to Extend Time to Record Map for Use by Special Review Permit, USR23-0046 — 6045 County Road 6 Trust: Maxwell Nader, Department of Planning Services, stated staff received a request to extend the timeline to record the map to January 26, 2026, for Use by Special Review Permit, USR23-0046. He explained several conditions have not been met due to water share needs provided by the Central Weld County Water District and concerns the Department of Public Health and Environment has regarding the septic system, and stated staff supports the extension and recommends approval. In response to Commissioner Maxey, Mr. Nader elaborated the additional water shares ensure the appropriate amount of water will accommodate the proposed use for the therapeutic center. Jordan Gutierrez, applicant representative, provided further details and indicated this is a relatively new concept with little data to support the needs, so they have hired a consultant to evaluate the true needs and he anticipates a report to be provided within a weeks' time. Commissioner James moved approve said extension. Commissioner Peppier seconded the motion. After discussion and direction from the Board for Mr. Gutierrez to continue communication with Department of Planning Services staff regarding his concerns, the motion 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 9:32 a.m. 2025-2425 BC0016 Page 6 Wednesday, August 27, 2025 www.weld.gov 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 10th day of September, A.D., 2025: Perry L. Buck, Chair: Aye Scott K. James, Pro-Tem: Aye Jason S. Maxey: Excused Date of Approval Lynette Peppier: Aye Kevin D. Ross: Excused Date of Approval Attest: Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board 2025-2425 BC0016 ATTEN ANCE LIST 21 /7 4.. - x�j". ,FW■G ;,t y 'a, �� A::: � � { x,.. 3e- }° r.: ..Yvx .u.,.r un ::. .,. �, . �..v-. *...� _:.3't ..v'h�a >. "t... 'f ,s "'s „._ tF5 r � a r: ��1=��Z_������� �`;: ,..,� } t us�u�. ....: v, .�,. , 4 �.i y ;n ,t 4� s"s 7`r "�, ti"w ���'��!!� �{ ra "`Z� h... _�,. .,..m .��T' -.₹.. ... 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