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Minutes
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County, Colorado
Wednesday, July 23, 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, July 23, 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 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.
1. Minutes from July 9, 2025
Certification of Hearings: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the below listed
Hearing Certificate. Commissioner James seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
1. Public Input regarding changing the boundary lines of Commissioner Districts in
Weld County, Colorado, as proposed by the Weld County Redistricting Advisory
Committee, pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes §§ 30-10-306 et. seq. —
Weld County
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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Warrants:
1. General Warrants: 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), it carried with Commissioner Peppler abstained.
Bids:
1. Approve Bid #B2500083, Elevator Modernization for Department of Public
Health and Environment — Facilities Department: Toby Taylor, Purchasing
Department, stated staff recommends selecting the lowest bidder who met
specifications, TK Elevator, for a total amount of $167,021.60.
Commissioner James moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
New Business — General:
1. Consider Application for 2026 Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement
(VALE) Grant for Victim Witness Assistance Unit, and Authorize Chair,
19th Judicial District Attorney's Office, and Controller to Sign: Robb Miller,
19th Judicial Assistant District Attorney, introduced Ermelinda Archibeque and
Karol Patch from his Office, and requested to submit the 2026 VALE Grant
application for grant funding, in the amount of $160,200.00. He noted the grant is
the office's second largest funding source and assured the Board that staff is
looking at all other possible funding options to maintain services to the citizens of
Weld County. Commissioner James moved to approve said application and
authorize the Chair, the 19th Judicial District Attorney's Office, and the Controller
to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried
unanimously.
2. Consider Application for 2026 Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement
(VALE) Grant for Law Enforcement Victim Services Unit, and Authorize Chair,
Sheriff's Office, and Controller to Sign: Thanh Matthews, Sheriff's Office,
requested to submit the 2026 VALE Grant application for funding, in the amount of
$42,485.00. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said application and
authorize the Chair, the Sheriff's Office, and the Controller to sign. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
3. Consider Contract ID #9738 Intergovernmental Agreement for Provision of
Home Water Audit Services for Eligible Residents and Authorize Chair to
Sign — Town of Erie: Jamie Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services,
stated the agreement allows for the Weld County Youth Conservation Corps
(WCYCC) to provide home water auditing services to qualified residents in the
Town of Erie, which includes replacement of toilets and shower aerators that do
not meet the gallons -per -minute threshold. She stated the Town will reimburse the
County at $500.00 per household, up to $25,000.00. Commissioner Ross moved
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to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was
seconded by Commissioner Peppler carried unanimously.
4. Consider Contract ID #9744 Intergovernmental Agreement for 2025-2026
County Incentives Program and Authorize Chair to Sign: Ms. Ulrich stated the
agreement provides performance -based benchmarks and deliverables, which
allows the Department of Human Service (DHS) to achieve certain performance
standards. She indicated Weld County can receive incentive funds up to
$489,000.00, if the standards are met through June 30, 2026.
Commissioner Peppler moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair
to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried
unanimously.
5. Consider Contract ID #9756 Agreement for Professional Services for Foster
Parent Training and Co -Facilitator Services, and Authorize Chair to Sign —
Rachel Jasper: Ms. Ulrich stated the agreement provides foster parent training as
a co -facilitator. Commissioner Peppler moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey
and it carried unanimously.
6. Consider Contract ID #9764 Agreement for Professional Services for Foster
Parent Training and Co -Facilitator Services, and Authorize Chair to Sign —
Hannah Cross: Ms. Ulrich stated the agreement provides foster parent training as
a co -facilitator. Commissioner Peppler moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey
and it carried unanimously.
7. Consider Contract ID #9765 Amendment #2 to Agreement for Provision of
Alternative Transportation Solutions and Authorize Chair to Sign —
Alternative Logistics Technologies Holdings, Inc., dba EverDriven
Technologies, LLC: Ms. Ulrich stated the amendment allows for the agency to
provide safe transportation to and from school for foster youth in Weld County,
which helps reduce school transfers, tardiness, and absenteeism
Commissioner Ross moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair
to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried
unanimously.
8. Consider Entry Upon Various Lands by Weld County Vegetation
Management Specialist: Tina Booton, Department of Public Works, stated
Patricia Nash and William Schneider, landowners, were notified by the Vegetation
Management Specialist on July 9, and 10, 2025, to eradicate Scotch Thistle,
identified as noxious weed. As a result of their non-compliance, she requested
approval to enter upon the lands identified to carry out weed control measures.
Commissioner James moved to approve said entry upon various lands. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously.
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New Business — Planning:
1. Consider Consent to Enforcement of 2024 International Fire Code, with
Amendments, Within Certain Areas of Unincorporated Weld County Lying
Within Windsor -Severance Fire Protection District: Bruce Barker, County
Attorney, explained, when a fire district operates in unincorporated Weld County
and updates their fire codes, they must gain consent by the County Commissioners
prior to enforcement. He indicated staff reviewed the changes and ensured there
is nothing that conflicts with the County's building code requirements.
Commissioner Maxey commended staff for their due diligence, and in response,
Mr. Barker stated the installation fire suppression systems within homes and the
access width of subdivision roads are two (2) items that are in conflict with the
current County Code and the Windsor -Severance Fire Protection District
addressed those concerns to be in alignment for acceptance.
Commissioners Maxey and Ross discussed the requirement for wider roads within
a subdivision to accommodate cars being parked on the roadways and still have
room for emergency vehicles. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said
resolution. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried
unanimously.
2. Consider Local Government Land Use Timeline Extension Agreement for
Use by Special Review Permit, USR17-0043, Remand Proceedings and
Authorize Chair to Sign — Cactus Hill Ranch Company and
Simon Contractors, Inc.: Karin McDougal, Deputy County Attorney, on behalf of
the Department of Planning Services, provided history of Use by Special Review
Permit, USR17-0043, which began in 2018 for an asphalt batch plant facility for
Cactus Hill Ranch Company and Simon Contractors, Inc. She explained,
subsequent to the Board's initial approval of the USR, the case was challenged in
a Rule 106 Appeal and was remanded back to the Board of Commissioner for
further findings. Ms. McDougal indicated, due to the extended period of time that
has passed, the applicant has been presented with the opportunity to annex into
the Town of Severance and is looking into the viability of the offer. She requested
the Board to consider the `standstill' agreement to preserve the applicant's rights
from the original USR should the annexation process not be successful.
Commissioner James moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair
to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried
unanimously. Mr. Barker commended Ms. McDougal for her incredible work on this
case she had inherited once it was remanded back to the County.
Public Comment:
1. Steve Teets, City of Greeley resident, offered his comments to the Board with
responses from Commissioners Ross and James.
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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 9:27 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
6th day of July, 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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