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Minutes
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County, Colorado
Wednesday, August 13, 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 13, 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 — Excused
Commissioner Jason S. Maxey
Commissioner Lynette Peppier
Commissioner Kevin D. Ross
Also present:
Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Controller, Rusty Williams
Minutes: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the below listed Minutes of the Board
of County Commissioners meeting, as printed. Commissioner Peppier seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously.
Certification of Hearings: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the below listed
Hearing Certificate. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
1. Public Hearing of the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado,
to Consider Adoption of the Map Establishing Boundary Lines of Commissioner
Districts in Weld County, Colorado — Weld County, Colorado
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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Presentations and Proclamations:
1. Three (3) National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards for
Various Weld County Department Programs: Commissioner Peppler read the
certificate recognizing Crafting a Legislative Link for Foster Children and Families
for the record. Jamie Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services,
expressed her appreciation for the Board's recognition, and shared her pride on
the staff -driven `grassroots' efforts stemming from their attendance at a national
conference that led to working with lobbyists and testifying before the legislature
to set the standard for not only Weld County, but the for the State of Colorado,
regarding the ability to house children and youth in kinship foster care homes with
family members who reside in different states. Ms. Ulrich stressed the importance
of keeping children connected to their known relatives when parents are not a
viable option. The Board extended their gratitude for staff and their willingness to
serve with the some of the most vulnerable population in Weld County,
congratulated the team for their national recognition, and shared their pride for the
top -tier leadership and willingness of staff to step up and find a great solution.
(Clerk's Note: The group gathered for a photo opportunity.)
Commissioner Ross read the certificate recognizing the Heart of Weld program,
which is the County's Diabetes outreach and prevention for Medicaid recipients
who reside in Weld County. Kelly Martinez, Department of Public Health and
Environment, thanked the Board for their recognition, stated the program is not
only supported by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) but has been recognized
for the improvements of community health metrics, which has great economic
impacts. She shared statistics and the related costs being over $1 Million annually,
stated the department trains and deploys community health care workers to
educate and support citizens, provide workshops, and connect clients to clinics
and other resources. Ms. Martinez expressed her gratitude toward
Jason Chessher, Bob McDonald, and her team for their unwavering support.
Olga Gonzales, Department of Public Health and Environment Health Specialist,
extended her appreciation for the Board's support to allow for bi-lingual nutritional
guidance and educational classes. Ms. Martinez introduced staff who were present
for the record. In turn, each Commissioner extended their gratitude for staff's
passion in educating the community and congratulated the team for their national
recognition. (Clerk's Note: The group gathered for a photo opportunity.)
Commissioner Maxey read the certificate recognizing Using Drones to Fight
Noxious Weeds for the record. Curtis Hall, Director of the Department of Public
Works, thanked the Board for their support and commended Tina Booton, Weed
Division Supervisor, for her visionary foresight to use drones to locate and mitigate
noxious weeds throughout Weld County. The Board congratulated the department
for their national recognition, extended their appreciation for the department's
ingenuity and willingness to utilize technology for the benefit of the citizens of Weld
County to allow for increased accuracy with decreased use of pesticides.
(Clerk's Note: The group gathered for a photo opportunity.)
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Warrants:
1. General Warrants: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
New Business — General:
1. Consider Contract ID #9828 Memorandum of Agreement for Purchase of
Property Interest for Acquisition of Right -of -Way for Design -Build Project of
High Plains Boulevard (aka County Road 9.5) Between County Roads 32
and 34, and Authorize Chair to Sign — Martha Fischer: Cameron Parrott,
Department of Public Works, stated the agreement with Martha Fischer allows the
County to purchase right-of-way and four (4) permanent slope easements in the
northeast corner of the intersection of County Roads 9.5 and 32, in the amount of
$370,372.00. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Peppler, carried unanimously.
2. Consider Temporary Closure of County Road 53 Between County Road 66
and State Highway 392: Amy Mutchie, Department of Public Works, stated the
temporary closure of County Road (CR) 53, between CR 66 and State
Highway (SH) 392, will begin August 25, 2025, and go through September 19,
2025, for the re -deck of Bridge 53/66A. She stated water will be used, as needed,
for dust control on the one (1) -mile gravel road portion of the detour route, local
traffic will be accommodated, and message boards will be placed in advance of
said closure to notify the public. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said
temporary closure. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it
carried unanimously.
New Business — Planning:
1. Consider Acceptance of Replacement Collateral for Use by Special Review
Permit, USR22-0024 — Lytel Farms, LLC, c/o Sunshare, LLC, dba BecLee
Solar, LLC: Diana Aungst, Department of Planning Services, stated the applicant
previously submitted a Surety Bond from Atlantic Specialty Company Insurance
Company that was accepted by the Board on October 16, 2024, related to Use by
Special Review Permit, USR22-0024. She further stated the insurance company
has now submitted a Rider that changed the Bond number from what is reflected
on the currently held collateral. Commissioner Ross moved to approve and accept
said replacement collateral. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey
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 9:34 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
27th day of August, 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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