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Minutes
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County, Colorado
Monday, June 16, 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, June 18, 2025, at the hour
of 9:00 a.m.
6 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 Peppier
Commissioner Kevin D. Ross
Also present:
Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Chief Financial Officer, Cheryl Pattelli
Minutes: Commissioner Maxey 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 June 2, 2025
Read Ordinances by Audio: Commissioner Ross moved to read the below listed
Code Ordinances by audio. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it
carried unanimously.
1. Code Ordinance #2025-08
2. Code Ordinance #2025-10
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Certification of Hearings: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the below listed
Hearing Certificate. Commissioner Maxey seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
1. Special Event Permit — Wish Ride of Colorado, fbo Make -A -Wish Foundation of
Colorado, Inc.
IE Amendments to Agenda: There were no amendments to the Agenda.
El Consent Agenda: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as
printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Warrants:
1. a General Warrants: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Peppler seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
Bids:
1. a Approve Bid #62500076, Department of Human Services and Sheriff's
Office Building Renovation Design and Engineering Services at Southeast
Weld (Fort Lupton) — Facilities Department: Toby Taylor, Purchasing
Department, stated staff recommends selecting the lowest bidder who met
specifications, Crumpton and Associates Architects, for a total amount of
$24,624.00. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said bid. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously.
2. a Present Bid #B2500053, Dell Maintenance and Support — Department of
Information Technology: Mt. Taylor stated two (2) bids were received and staff
will make a recommendation on June 30, 2025.
New Business — General:
1. a Consider Contract ID #9551 Task Order Contract for Title X Family
Planning Program and Authorize Chair to Sign: Jason Chessher, Director of
the Department of Public Health and Environment, stated the contract provides
funding, in the amount of $232,857.00, for various preventative services offered to
uninsured and underinsured Weld County residents, such as contraception, cancer
screening, sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing, and other related care
services. Commissioner James moved to approve said contract and authorize the
Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried
unanimously.
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2. Ei Consider Contract ID #9558 Independent Contractor Agreement and
HIPAA Business Associate Agreement for Structured Mental Health
Consultation Services, and Authorize Chair to Sign — North Range
Behavioral Health: Mr. Chessher stated the agreements provide structured
mental health consultation services for the public health nursing and community
outreach staff to help prevent `compassion fatigue', for the amount of $120.00 per
hour, which is accounted for in the department's budget. Commissioner Maxey
moved to approve said agreements and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously.
3. a Consider Contract ID #9569 Amendment #2 to Task Order Contract for
Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program and Authorize Chair to Sign:
Mr. Chessher stated the amendment allows the County to continue providing
current levels of tuberculosis prevention and treatment services to residents in
Weld County, for the amount of $65,000.00. Commissioner James moved to
approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Peppler and it carried unanimously.
4. Consider Intergovernmental Agreement for Use of Weld County
Department of Oil and Gas Energy Staff to Assist with 1041 Oil and Gas
Location Assessment Enforcement, and Authorize Chair to Sign — Town of
Severance: Brett Cavanaugh, Director of the Department of Oil and Gas Energy,
stated the agreement with the Town of Severance allows for County staff to assist
with enforcement of 1041 Oil and Gas Location Assessment (WOGLA)
enforcement. Commissioners Ross and Maxey commended Mr. Cavanaugh for
working diligently with officials at the Town of Severance to offer supportive
services regarding pre -application meetings, inspections, and compliance
pursuant to the Weld County Code. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said
agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously.
5. El Consider Extension to Temporary Closure of County Road 29 Between
County Road 74 and State Highway 14: Amy Mutchie, Department of Public
Works, requested an extension to the temporary closure of County Road (CR) 29,
between CR 74 and State Highway (SH) 14, from July 2, 2025, to July 25, 2025,
due to inclimate weather conditions delaying the culvert replacement and roadway
construction. She indicated the detour route remains the same.
Commissioner Maxey moved to approve said extension to temporary closure. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
6. Consider Temporary Emergency Closure of County Road 36 Between
County Roads 49 and 53: Ms. Mutchie requested retroactive emergency approval
for temporarily closing CR 36, between CRs 49 and 53, which began June 10,
2025, and will go through June 27, 2025, as the result of an emergency
replacement of a collapsed culvert. She stated the detour route is paved.
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Commissioner James moved to approve said temporary closure, on an emergency
basis, retroactively effective June 10, 2025. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously.
7. a Consider Contract ID #9570 Memorandum of Agreement to Purchase
Property Interest for Acquisition of Right -of -Way and Easements for County
Roads 13 and 54 Intersection Roundabout Project and Authorize Chair to
Sign Any Necessary Documents — Coulson Excavating Company, Inc.:
Clay Kimmi, Department of Public Works, stated the agreement is for the
acquisition of approximately 2.893 acres of right-of-way, 3.238 acres of permanent
easements, and 2.959 acres of temporary construction easements for the
northeast corner of CRs 13 and 54 Intersection Roundabout Project, in the amount
of $577,000.00. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James
and it carried unanimously.
8. IR Consider Declaration of Certain Equipment as Surplus Property,
Approve Sale of Same at Auction with Roller and Associates, and Delegate
Authority to Controller to Sign Any Necessary Documents: Cheryl Pattelli,
Chief Financial Officer and Director of the Department of Finance, referenced listed
items (ExhibitA in the record) that are no longer in use and requested to sell them
at auction on July 9, 2025. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said declaration
of certain equipment as surplus property, approve sale of same at auction with
Roller and Associates, and delegate authority to the Controller to sign any
necessary documents. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it
carried unanimously.
New Business — Ordinances:
1. a Final Reading of Code Ordinance #2025-05, In the Matter of Repealing
and Reenacting, with Amendments, Chapter 8 Public Works of the Weld
County Code (DRMS Agriculture Mining Permits): Commissioner James
moved to read Code Ordinance #2025-05 by title only. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously. Bruce Barker, County Attorney,
read the title for the record. Dawn Anderson, Department of Planning Services,
stated there are no additional proposed changes since Second Reading and staff
recommends approval. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter.
Commissioner Ross moved to approve Code Ordinance #2025-05 on Final
Reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried
unanimously.
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2. a Final Reading of Code Ordinance #2025-06, In the Matter of Repealing
and Reenacting, with Amendments, Chapter 5 Revenue and Finance of the
Weld County Code (Mid -Year Fees): Commissioner Ross moved to read Code
Ordinance #2025-06 by title only. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously. Mr. Barker read the title for the
record. Jennifer Oftelie, Budget Manager, reviewed the proposed changes and
stated there are no additional proposed changes since Second Reading and staff
recommends approval. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter.
Commissioner Maxey moved to approve Code Ordinance #2025-06 on Final
Reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried
unanimously.
3. IE Final Reading of Code Ordinance #2025-07, In the Matter of Repealing
and Reenacting, with Amendments, Chapter 2 Administration and
Chapter 21 Areas and Activities of State Interest of the Weld County Code:
Commissioner James moved to read Code Ordinance #2025-07 by title only. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously.
Mr. Barker read the title for the record. Jim Flesher, Department of Planning
Services, reviewed the proposed changes, stated there are no additional proposed
changes since Second Reading, and staff recommends approval. No public
testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner James moved to
approve Code Ordinance #2025-07 on Final Reading. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously.
4. El Second Reading of Code Ordinance #2025-09, In the Matter of Repealing
and Reenacting, with Amendments, Chapter 2 Administration of the Weld
County Code (Referral/Response Correspondence): Commissioner James
moved to read Code Ordinance #2025-09 by title only. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Peppler and it carried unanimously. Mr. Barker read the title for
the record and stated there is one (1) additional proposed change since First
Reading regarding the inclusion of a disclaimer marked as subsection G, which
states: "Nothing in this Section 2-1-60 shall create an expectation in the
procedures set forth herein in any member of the public, nor create a right of action
by any member of the public if any of the procedures set forth herein are not
complied with." No public testimony was offered concerning this matter.
Commissioner Ross moved to approve Code Ordinance #2025-09 on Second
Reading, as amended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it
carried unanimously.
5. lE9 First Reading of Code Ordinance #2025-08, In the Matter of Repealing
and Reenacting, with Amendment, Chapter 23 and Chapter 24 of the Weld
County Code (Miscellaneous): Mr. Flesher reviewed the proposed changes to
Chapters 23 and 24 concerning the definitions of fourteen (14) terms, as well as
the addition of the definition of poultry, and the removal of three (3) items no longer
relevant. He indicated several clean-up items for better clarification throughout the
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chapters, and stated the Planning Commission heard and recommended adoption
at their June 3, 2025, meeting. No public testimony was offered concerning this
matter. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve Code Ordinance #2025-08 on
First Reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried
unanimously.
6. E First Reading of Code Ordinance #2025-10, In the Matter of Repealing
and Reenacting, with Amendment, Chapter 3 Human Resources of the Weld
County Code (Pay Practices and Payroll): Jill Scott, Director of the Department
of Human Resources, reviewed the proposed changes to Chapter 3 concerning
updates to pay practices and payroll in response to the recent updates to the
compensation strategies. She detailed said proposed changes will provide clarity
in Sections 3-1-30, 3-2-40, 3-2-110, and Articles X, XI, and XII of the Weld County
Code. Ms. Scott indicated these changes codify the County's commitment to
maintain an objective, transparent, and competitive compensation system that
reflects the County's core values. No public testimony was offered concerning this
matter. Commissioner James moved to approve Code Ordinance #2025-10 on
First Reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier 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 9:28 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
30th day of June, A.D., 2025:
Perry L. Buck, Chair: Aye
Scott K. James, Pro-Tem: Aye
Jason S. Maxey: Aye
Lynette Peppier: Aye
Kevin D. Ross: Excused Date of Approval
Attest:
Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board
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