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Minutes
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County, Colorado
Monday, March 10, 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 10, 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
ID Minutes: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the below listed Minutes of the
Board of County Commissioners meeting, as printed. Commissioner James seconded
the motion and it carried unanimously.
1. Minutes from February 24, 2025
Read Ordinances by Audio: Commissioner James moved to read the below listed
Code Ordinance by audio. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it
carried unanimously.
1. Code Ordinance #2025-02
Amendments to Agenda: There were no amendments to the Agenda.
Consent Agenda: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as
printed. Commissioner Maxey seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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El Warrants:
1. General Warrants (Cont'd from 3/5/2025): Commissioner Maxey moved to
approve the General 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 Peppier abstained.
2. General Warrants: Commissioner James moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Maxey seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
3. eCommissioner Warrants — Perry L. Buck: Commissioner Ross moved to
approve the Warrant, as printed. Commissioner Peppier seconded the motion, and
upon a roll call vote of four (4) to zero (0), the motion carried with
Commissioner Buck abstained.
4. 1E1 Commissioner Warrants — Jason S. Maxey: Commissioner Ross moved to
approve the Warrant, as printed. Commissioner Peppier seconded the motion, and
upon a roll call vote of four (4) to zero (0), the motion carried with
Commissioner Maxey abstained.
El Bids:
1. Approve Bid #62500027, Surface Gravel Supply — Department of Public
Works: Rose Everett, Purchasing Department, stated staff recommends selecting
the lowest bidder who met specifications, Connell Resources, Inc., for a total
amount not to exceed $1,975,000.00, for the Greeley area and North Weld County
pit location. Commissioner James moved to approve said bid. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
2. Present Bid #B2500026, Jail -1 West Sally Port Door Replacement —
Facilities Department: Carolyn Geisert, Purchasing Department, stated five (5)
bids were received, with two (2) deemed non -responsive, and staff will make a
recommendation on March 24, 2025.
New Business — General:
1. Consider Grant Application for Strategic Prevention
Framework -Partnerships for Successful Communities and Tribes Program,
and Authorize Department of Public Health and Environment to Submit
Electronically — Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA): Jason Chessher, Director of the Department of Public Health and
Environment, requested to submit said application for grant funds, to be spent over
the course of the next five (5) years, to help reduce or eliminate drug use among
youth with no county match funds required. Commissioner James moved to
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approve said application and authorize the Department of Public Health and
Environment to submit electronically. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Ross and it carried unanimously.
2. El Consider Contract ID #9169 Acceptance of Donation Pursuant to
Restriction Letter Terms and Conditions for $5,000.00 from Intermountain
Health Platte Valley Hospital to Weld County Department of Public Health and
Environment for 2025 Community Health Assessment Survey Reward
Incentive Program: Mr. Chessher stated Intermountain Health Platte Valley
Hospital has donated $5,000.00 to the Department to incentivize participation in
the 2025 Community Health Assessment Survey that is conducted once every
three (3) years. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve acceptance of said
donation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried
unanimously.
3. e Consider Contract ID #9177 Programmatic Agreement Concerning
Environmental Review Process for Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Housing Activities, and Administration of U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Program Funds, and Authorize Chair
to Sign - Town of Erie and Colorado State Historic Preservation Officer:
Elizabeth Relford, CDBG Program Manager, stated the agreement allows for the
Town of Erie to streamline their environmental review process comprehensively for
homes or buildings 50 years or older. She explained this is the final step in the
process prior to issuing funds, and by executing in this manner, it avoids individual
reviews that would become cost prohibitive to the CDBG Program. Commissioner
Ross moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded
by Commissioner Peppier the motion carried unanimously.
4. a Consider Contract ID #9178 Professional Service Agreement for
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Strategic Sourcing Implementation
Lead Consultant for Workday Solution, and Authorize Chair to Sign —
Remy Corporation: Cheryl Pattelli, Chief Financial Officer, recalled the Board's
approval of the addition of the Strategic Sourcing module in December 2024, and
the approval of a change order with the implementation consultant, Cognizant,
which allows for the implementation of said module. She indicated Cognizant was
not able to secure a qualified vendor for said implementation, therefore, the County
sourced an outside consultant through Remy Corporation, for the amount of
$75,650.00. Ms. Pattelli ensured the cost of the overall project would not be
affected due to Cognizant reimbursing the County for the exact amount.
Commissioner Ross moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to
sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried
unanimously.
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5. IRConsider Extension of Oil and Gas Lease Covering Certain Property
Owned by Weld County, Colorado (E1/2 SW1/4 NE1/4, S24, T3N, R63W) —
Kerr-McGee Onshore Oil and Gas, LP: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, indicated
this and the following item are both extensions to leases that expired on March 2,
2025, and explained the Resolutions for each will be in effect as of March 2, 2025.
In response to Commissioner Ross, Mr. Barker clarified the bonus, in the amount
of $18,000.00, equals 1/3 of the original bonus amount, as stipulated in the
Weld County Code. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said extension. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously.
6. El Consider Extension of Oil and Gas Lease Covering Certain Property
Owned by Weld County, Colorado (N1/2 S1/2 NW1/4 NE1/4, S24, T3N, R63W) —
Kerr-McGee Onshore Oil and Gas, LP: Mr. Barker confirmed the extension is for
a different property and the bonus, in the amount of $9,000.00, is also 1/3 of the
original bonus amount. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said extension. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppler and it carried unanimously.
PA New Business — Ordinances:
1. First Reading of Code Ordinance #2025-02, In the Matter of Repealing and
Reenacting, with Amendments, Chapter 2 Administration of the Weld County
Code (Graywater Prohibition): David Eisenbraun, Director of the Department of
Planning Services, reviewed the proposed changes to Section 2-3-30 of the Weld
County Code regarding the Prohibition of Graywater. He indicated House Bill,
HB24-1362, authorizes the use of gray water in applications such as irrigation and
toilet flushing, provided it meets guidelines dictated by the Colorado Department
of Public Health and Environment. He explained the bill automatically included
each local government agency, but allows for said agencies to opt out through a
formal process. Mr. Eisenbraun supported the County's decision to withdrawal
based on public health and safety due to the inability to install and maintain such
systems, regulatory enforcement, and consistency. No public testimony was
offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Ross moved to approve
Code Ordinance #2025-02 on First Reading. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
2. a Final Reading of Code Ordinance #2025-01, In the Matter of Repealing
and Reenacting, with Amendments, Chapter 27 Planned Unit Development
of the Weld County Code (Amendments to Existing PUDs):
Commissioner Ross moved to read Code Ordinance #2025-01 by title only. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
Mr. Barker read the title for the record. Maxwell Nader, Department of Planning
Services, reviewed the proposed changes that reflect no longer requiring sign -off
by all residents residing in a PUD, noted there are no additional changes since
Second Reading, and indicated staff recommends approval. No public testimony
was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve
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Code Ordinance #2025-01 on Final Reading. 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 9:20 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
24th day of March, A.D., 2025:
Perry L. Buck, Chair: Aye
Scott K. James, Pro-Tem: Aye
Jason S. Maxey: Aye
Lynette Peppier: Aye
Kevin D. Ross: Aye
Attest:
Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board
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