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Minutes
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County, Colorado
Monday, January 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, January 27, 2025, at the
hour of 9:00 a.m.
El 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
Interim Controller, Chris D'Ovidio
• Minutes: Commissioner James moved to approve the below listed Minutes of the
Board of County Commissioners meeting, as printed. Commissioner Ross seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously.
1. Minutes from January 13, 2025
• Read Ordinance by Audio: Commissioner Ross moved to read the below listed
Code Ordinance by audio. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it
carried unanimously.
1. Code Ordinance #2025-01
▪ Amendments to Agenda: There were no amendments to the Agenda.
• Approval of Consent Agenda: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the Consent
Agenda, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
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El Presentations and Proclamations:
1. Support for Weld County Egg Producers and Colorado Agriculture —
January 27, 2025: Chair Buck read the proclamation for the record.
Commissioner James cited statistics regarding the increase of eggs over the past
year, indicated how impacts are felt by everyone in Weld County, and expressed
legislators should represent their constituents and those with long-standing
agricultural background with poultry farming, rather than activists advocating for the
livelihood of chickens. Commissioner Ross echoed the sentiment of Commissioner
James and further expressed how terms such as "Free Range" are simply buzz
words to increase costs for eggs when there is no advantage for a healthier hen or
the eggs produced. Commissioner Maxey concurred with the supportive efforts and
expressed his desire for common sense to return to the state legislature as people
are expressing their outrage for the cost of eggs. He further referenced the costs
difference between the States of Colorado and Wyoming, indicated House Bill
HB25-1074 is a direct influence on the vast increase to the costs of eggs.
Commissioner Peppier added the care of the poultry should be left to those directly
involved who understand the well-being of the hens used to cultivate eggs.
Chair Buck stated it is the perfect source of nutrition, has become a staple of
families to rely on adding protein to their diets, and indicated anything that is
prohibitive of that is concerning to the producers and consumers.
IR Warrants:
1. General Warrants — January 22, and 24, 2025: Commissioner Ross moved to
approve the General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Maxey seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously.
El Bids:
1. Approve Bid #62400133, Bridge 60.5/49A Replacement Project— Department
of Public Works: Toby Taylor, Purchasing Department, stated staff conducted a
Qualification Based Selection (QBS) process to select a consultant to perform the
Design Engineering Services for the Bridge 60.5/49A Replacement Project,
located near the Greeley Airport. After scoring the consultant, he indicated staff
recommends selecting the lowest bidder who met specifications, RMS, Inc., for a
total amount of $1,751,987.00. Mr. Taylor added, the project is included as a line
item in the 5 -year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and includes federal aid, with
oversight from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) grant not to
exceed $2,000,000.00. Commissioner Maxey expressed his appreciation for the
extra effort staff who participated during the QBS process, and further moved to
approve said bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross, and it carried
unanimously.
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2. Approve Bid #62400146, Cisco Voice Flex Agreement — Department of
Information Technology: Mr. Taylor reviewed staffs recommendation to select
Zivaro, Inc., the sole solution meeting specifications, for a total amount of
$136,953.78 for year one (1), $102,499.52 for year two (2), and $102,499.52 for
year three (3). Commissioner Ross moved to approve said bid. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously.
3. a Present Bid #B2500001, County Road 37 between County Road 8 and
State Highway 52 Mill and Overlay Project — Department of Public Works:
Mr. Taylor stated five (5) bids were received, and staff will make a recommendation
at a later date yet to be determined.
4. ID Present Bid #62500040, Various Services for Core and Non -Core Child
Welfare — Department of Human Services: Mr. Taylor stated forty (40) bids were
received and staff will make a recommendation on April 9, 2025.
ID New Business — General:
1. Consider Contract ID #9033 Memorandum of Agreement for Certain Roadway
Improvements on County Road 72 between County Roads 33 and 35, and
authorize Chair to sign — Oren and Judy Nero: Mike Bedell, Department of
Public Works, stated the agreement allows for temporary construction easements
to be granted to the County for roadway improvements for the cost of $500.00.
Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair
to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried
unanimously.
2. El Consider Waterline Crossing and Culvert Replacement Agreement for
Windsor Reservoir Outlet Ditch, aka Springer Ditch, and authorize Chair to
sign — Various Entities: Dawn Anderson, Department of Planning Services —
Development Review, stated the agreement outlines the respective roles and
responsibilities of each party involved for the installation of the waterline and
culvert pipes Commissioner James moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and
it carried unanimously.
3. a Consider Quit Claim Deed for Parcel Adjacent to Bull Seepage Ditch and
authorize Chair to sign — Town of Lochbuie: Mr. Barker stated the consideration
for the deed is a request from the Town of Lochbuie as a result of an annexation
of County Road 39, in 2003, to obtain public road right-of-way. He explained there
is 3.03 acres on the west side of the annexation that was transferred to Weld
County, in 1922, to access the culvert for the Bull Seepage Ditch, commonly
referred to as Beebe Seep Canal, but when the Town annexed they didn't include
the parcel in reference. Mr. Barker noted the County has no need for the parcel
and it is necessary for access to the culvert and related drainage; therefore, staff
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recommends approval. Commissioner Ross expressed his support and moved to
approve said deed and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously.
New Business — Ordinances:
1. Final Reading of Code Ordinance #2024-18, in the Matter of Repealing and
Reenacting, with Amendments, Chapter 23 Zoning of the Weld County Code
(State Licensed Natural Medicine Facilities): Commissioner James moved to
read Code Ordinance #2024-18 by title only. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Ross, and it carried unanimously. Mr. Barker read the title for the
record. David Eisenbraun, Director of the Department of Planning Services,
detailed the suggested language added to include 1,000 -foot setbacks from state
licensed childcare facilities, hospitals, churches, alcohol or drug treatment
facilities, college, university, and seminary campuses, state licensed assisted living
and nursing residences, in proximity to state licensed natural medicine facilities if
located within the Industrial Zone District. He indicated this is the same approach
given when considering liquor licensure in unincorporated Weld County. With
advisement from Mr. Barker, Commissioner Ross moved to accept the revised
language and replace Section 23-4-1400.B, as presented by staff and the County
Attorney. Commissioner Peppler seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioners James
and Ross expressed their disdain for the state mandates. There being no further
discussion, Commissioner Peppler moved to approve Code Ordinance #2025-01
on First Reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James, and it
carried unanimously.
2. a First 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): Mr. Eisenbraun
introduced Jim Flesher, Department of Planning Services, who gave an overview
of the proposed changes to Chapter 27 regarding amendments to existing Planned
Unit Developments (PUDs). No public testimony was offered concerning this
matter. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve Code Ordinance #2025-01 on
First Reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppler, and it carried
unanimously.
IlEi New Business — Planning:
Consider Request of Waiver for Annexation Impact Report Requirement for
Sanger Annexation and authorize Chair to sign — City of Evans: Mr. Barker
stated the request from the Planning Department for the City of Evans to waive the
required Impact Report. He stated staff recommended approval due to the size
being less than ten (10) acres, suggested County Code addresses anything less
than 25 acres, and highlighted the need for the City of Evans to annex several
properties east of the Hill N Park Subdivision. Commissioner Ross moved to
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approve said request of waiver and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner James, and it carried unanimously.
IR 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 9:40 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
10th day of February, 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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