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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MONDAY, JULY 17, 2023
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 17, 2023, 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 Mike Freeman, Chair
Commissioner Perry L. Buck, Pro-Tem
Commissioner Scott K. James
Commissioner Kevin D. Ross
Commissioner Lori Saine
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon
Chief Financial Officer, Cheryl Pattelli
• AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
• CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed.
Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
• COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Ross reported the Department of
Public Works has been continuing to work diligently on repairing roads that have been washed out by
floods throughout the County. He further noted Kochia weeds are in abundance, and as an invasive
species of plant, he urged landowners to mitigate them before they turn into tumble weeds in the fall.
Commissioner Saine reported she attended a dinner with the Town of Erie regarding support for their
representation with the Highplains Library District, and partnerships of Proposition 123 (affordable
housing programs). She further stated she attended a 1041 Solar Energy meeting, where some progress
was made, and attended a Citizens Guide meeting with realtors to gain understanding of the complexities
of purchasing property located in rural Weld County, as opposed to being within a city or town.
Commissioner Saine met with Tina Powell, Director of the Department of Public Safety Communications,
who informed her of concerns regarding the hesitation on utilizing and integrating CodeRed services that
are provided to the citizens of Weld County. She stated the CSU Extension Office of Weld County hosted
Jacks Solar Garden tour for experimental solar fencing in gardens to allow for a wider variety of crops to
be grown despite natural barriers of weather and growing seasons, both for medicinal uses and
consumption.
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le PRESENTATIONS:
1) LIFE SAVING AWARDS, SHERIFF'S OFFICE - TAYLOR ALLSUP AND HAYDEN VIGUERIA:
Chair Freeman invited those being recognized to come to the front. Captain Matt Turner, Sheriff's Office,
introduced Sergeant Josh Todd who recognized Deputies Allsup and Vigueria, and shared their similar
stories where they saved the lives of inmates from choking incidents. He stated the heroic acts of these
deputies went above and beyond the call of duty and lives were spared due to their quality emergency
training and quick responses. The Board shared their appreciation for the opportunity to recognize their
heroic efforts and never hesitating to assist in an emergency situation. They all shared their respect for
law enforcement, who never truly have a day off and always respond, which makes Weld County citizens
and law enforcement agencies proud. (Clerk's Note: The group gathered for a photo opportunity.)
El WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS - JULY 12, AND 14, 2023: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the
General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The Resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the
Consent Agenda. No Ordinances were approved.
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 9:13 a.m.
These Minutes were approved on the 31st day of July, 2023.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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