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Minutes
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County, Colorado
Monday, October 20, 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, October 20, 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
Controller, Rusty Williams
Minutes: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the Minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting, as printed, and listed below. Commissioner Ross seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously.
1. Minutes from October 6, 2025
Read Ordinances by Audio: Commissioner Ross moved to read the below listed Code
Ordinance by audio. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried
unanimously.
1. Code Ordinance #2025-15
Amendments to Agenda: There were no amendments to the Agenda.
Consent Agenda: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as
printed. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Presentations and Proclamations:
1. National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week — October 19-25, 2025:
Commissioner James read the certificate for the record. Cassie Tyson, Department
of Public Health and Environment, introduced herself as the Coordinator for. the
Childhood. Lead Prevention program, and thanked the Board for their recognition
of the importance of lead poisoning prevention for the communities within Weld
County. She noted, Weld County is only one of four (1 of 4) counties in the State
of Colorado that have a Lead Poisoning Education and Testing Program, and
expressed her pride for the opportunity to prioritize the health of children and have
meaningful impacts in people's lives. Ms. Tyson highlighted the risk factors of the
exposure to lead and further noted preventable measures through the efforts of
dedicated staff through education, testing, environmental interventions, free blood
lead screenings, personal item testing, and in -home inspections. In turn, the Board
extended their appreciation to staff for their dedicated efforts for the citizens 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 James seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
2. Commissioner 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.
3. Commissioner Warrants — Jason S. Maxey: Commissioner Ross moved to
approve the Warrant, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and
upon a roll call vote of four (4) to zero (0), the motion carried with
Commissioner Maxey abstained.
New Business — General:
1. Consider Contract ID #9996 Memorandum of Understanding for Law
Enforcement Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy
Certification, and Authorize Chair to Sign — Aims Community College:
Sergent Jerry Aguirre, Sheriff's Office,stated the memorandum of understanding
(MOU) outlines the roles and responsibilities between the Sheriff's Office and Aims
Community College regarding Law Enforcement Peace Officer Standards and
Training (POST) for five (5) qualified candidates in the fall and spring semesters
for the 2025-2026 school year. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said
memorandum of understanding and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
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2. Consider Contract ID #9995 Agreement for Out -of -State Purchase of
Out -of -Home . Placement Services for Psychiatric Residential Treatment
Facility (PRTF) and Authorize Chair to Sign — Youth Villages, Inc.:
Jamie Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services, stated the contract;is
for . the purchase of child -specific out -of -home placement services at . an
out-of-state psychiatric residential treatment facility located in Barlett, Tennessee.
She explained the facility specializes in the treatment of youth with aggressive
behaviors and elevated special needs. Commissioner Peppier moved to approve
said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
3. Consider Contract ID #9994 Amendment #1 to Memorandum of
Understanding for One -Stop Operator Service Delivery Agreements
Pursuant to Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act : (WIOA) Adult
Education and Literacy Services Program, and Authorize Chair and
Workforce, Development Board to Sign —Aurora Comprehensive Community
Mental Health Center, Inc., dba Aurora Mental Health and Recovery: Ms. Ulrich
stated the term was revised to end on June 20, 2028, resulting from the Colorado
Department of Labor and Employment (COLE) monitoring review process.
Commissioner Ross moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair
to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried
unanimously.
4. Consider Contract ID #10002 Amendment #1 to Memorandum of
Understanding for One -Stop Operator Service Delivery Agreements
Pursuant to Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for. Jobs for
Veterans State Grant (JVSG) Program, and Authorize Chair. and Workforce
Development Board to Sign: Ms. Ulrich stated the term was revised to end on
October 25, 202, resulting from the COLE monitoring review process.
Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair
to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppierand it carried
unanimously.
5. Consider Contract ID #9954 Professional Service Agreement for Owner's
Representative Services for Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Corridor
Projects (Bid #B2500023) and Authorize Chair to Sign — Alfred Benesch and
Company: Toby Taylor, Purchasing Department, on behalf of the Department of
Public Works, stated the Board previously approved Bid #B2500023 that awarded
Alfred Benesch and Company, for $22,500,000.00. As a result of the expenditure
being higher than $2,500,000.00, as stated in Section 16-6 of the Weld County
Charter, he noted there was public notification, duly published on October 4, 2025,
and October 15, 2025, in the Greeley Tribune. There being no public testimony
concerning this matter, Commissioner Ross moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner James, carried unanimously.
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6. Consider Contract ID #9984 Adoption of Safety Action Plan for
Unincorporated Weld County and Authorize Department of Public Works to
Submit Electronically: Evan Pinkham, Department of Public Works, stated the
Weld County Safety Action Plan is a data -driven framework that is designed tohelp
guide future safety investments for transportation. He indicated, with the adoption
of theplan, the County will strengthen the eligibility for federal and state grant funds
for said future investment needs. Commissioner James commended staff for their
incredible efforts, and their tremendous amount of time dedicated to public
outreach. Commissioner James moved to adopt said plan and authorize the
Department of Public Works to submit electronically. Commissioner Ross
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
7. Consider Petition forAnnexation of County Road 35 (aka North 35th Avenue),
from "F" Street to "O" Street, and Authorize Chair and County Attorney to
Sign — City of Greeley: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated the petition for the
annexation is pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement between the County
and the City of Greeley that commenced on December 16, 2020. He stated staff
recommends approval. Commissioner Ross commended staff for their diligence to
ensure the follow-through of Greeley's need to annex, and further moved to
approve said petition for annexation, and authorize the Chair and the County
Attorney to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried
unanimously.
New Business — Ordinances:
1. First Reading of Code Ordinance #2025-15, In the Matter of Repealing and
Reenacting, with Amendments, Chapter 23 Zoning of the Weld County Code
(Occupiable Space): Maxwell Nader, Department of Planning Services, stated a
work session that was held on August 5, 2025, to discuss two (2) proposed
revisions to Section 23-1-90 of the Weld County Code, regarding occupiable
space. He explained the proposed changes concern an increase to required
setbacks for unoccupied buildings in relation to existing active oil and gas facilities,
and from plugged and abandoned oil and gas wells, from 50 feet to 75 feet, with
the setbacks for occupied buildings remaining at 250 feet. Mr. Nader noted the
Planning Commission recommended approval during their regular meeting on
October 7, 2025, and indicated staff also recommends approval. In response to
Commissioner Maxey, Jim Flesher, Department of Planning Services, clarified and
provided explanation as to the reason for the change to the definition from "building
units," to 'buildings of occupiable spaces." Commissioner Maxey indicated he is
not in favor of the increased setback due to the restrictions imposed on the Oil and
Gas industry. In response to Commissioner Maxey, Brett Cavanaugh, Director of
the Department of Oil and Gas Energy, confirmed there is no defined regulation
set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Commissioner James indicated he will no longer support the recommended
changes for First Reading as a result of no formal regulation from OSHA, but
simply a recommendation, and requested a work session prior to Second Reading.
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No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Ross
moved to approve Code Ordinance #2025-15 on First Reading. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Maxey for purposes of discussion, and upon a roll call
vote of three (3) to two (2), the motion carried with Commissioners Maxey
and James opposed.
New Business —Planning:
1. Consider Decommissioning Plan and Accept Project Collateral for Use by
Special Review Permit, USR24-0027, for a Solar Energy Facility (SEF)
Outside of Subdivisions and Historic Townsites in the A (Agricultural) Zone
District, and Authorize Chair to Sign — ENGIE Distributed Renewables
Development, LLC: Maxwell Nader, Department of Planning Services, stated the
applicant submitted project collateral, in the amount of $439,616.00, procured in
the form of Decommissioning Surety Bond #9485554, issued by Fidelity and
Deposit Company of Maryland, for the decommissioning and reclamation of Use
by Special Review Permit, USR24-0027, which was conditionally approved on
May 21, 2025. He indicated the bond satisfies Condition of Approval #5.A of the
Resolution, and Section 23-4-1030.B.4 of the Weld County Code, and stated staff
recommends approval of the plan and acceptance of the bond. No public testimony
was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said
plan,- accept said collateral, and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously.
Public Comment:
1. Edwin Grant, City of Greeley resident, offered his comments to the Board.
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 9:33 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 3rd day of November, 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: Aye
Attest:
Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board
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