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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY,COLORADO
WEDNESDAY,DECEMBER 6,2023
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,December 6,2023,at the hour of 9:00 a.m.
1O 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—EXCUSED
Commissioner Lori Saine
Also present:
County Attorney,Bruce Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board,Houstan Aragon
Chief Financial Officer,Cheryl Pattelli
1E1 MINUTES:There being no corrections to the Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of November 22,2023,as printed,Commissioner James moved to approve.Commissioner Buck
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. (Clerk's Note:Chair Freeman inadvertently stated
Commissioner Ross seconded the motion; however, he has been excused and was actually
Commissioner Buck.
Ill CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on November 22,2023,as follows:1)USR23-0034—Barry James Reider Living
Trust and Julie Ann Nelson Living Trust, c/o CBEP Solar 17, LLC, and 2) USR23-0037 —
Cervi Enterprises,Inc.,c/o Kerr-McGee Oil and Gas Onshore,LP.Commissioner James seconded the
motion,which carried unanimously.
f. 1 AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: Commissioner Saine moved to amend the agenda to add a
.presentation for recognition of the Weld County Constitution Day Essay and Art Contest.The motion was
seconded by Commissioner James,which carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA:Commissioner James moved to approve the Consent Agenda,as printed.
Commissioner Buck seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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LW PRESENTATIONS:
1)RECOGNITION OF SERVICES,DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SERVICES-SHARON BEHRENS:
Chair Freeman used Chair's Prerogative to allow Commissioner Buck to read the certificate recognizing
Sharon Behrens for the record.Doug Erler,Director of the Department of Justice Services,thanked the
Board for the opportunity to celebrate and express gratitude to Sharon Behrens, which is also a
bittersweet farewell for a dear colleague and friend.He shared Ms.Behrens began her career with Weld
County in the Sheriff's Office,which lent to her transition into a unique and important role providing
administrative support to the Community Corrections Board,and as a liaison to the state and courts for
the delivery of local community correction services.Mr.Erler indicated that he and Sharon Behrens were
among the first employees in the Department of Justice Services,and has worked alongside her for the
past sixteen(16)years where she has been a driving force behind all fiscal matters and has created a
well-maintained overall operation service.Sharon Behrens was present and thanked the Board,her
family,and her colleagues.She stated it has been her privilege and an honor serving Weld County in her
capacity,and is looking forward to retirement,but will miss her coworkers who have become a second
family to her.Ms.Behrens thanked Mr.Erler for teaching her everything that she knows about community
corrections,since she had no experience when she stepped into her role.The Commissioners,in turn,
expressed their gratitude to Ms.Behrens for her dedication to the citizens of Weld County and wished
her the best in her retirement and future endeavors.(Clerk's Note:The group gathered for a photo
opportunity.)
ICJ 2)RECOGNITION OF WELD COUNTY CONSTITUTION DAY ESSAY AND ART CONTEST—
Lyn Tausan, representative of Blessing of Liberty and Patriot Academy,thanked the Board for the
opportunity to speak about a celebratory gathering that took place on September 23,2023,in the Windsor
High School auditorium at the end of Freedom Week.She explained the focus was to congratulate the
contest winners for the Constitution Contest,which was promoted by Commissioner Saine.Ms.Tausan
stated the first place winners received a pewter bust of George Washington,Alexander Hamilton,or
Thomas Jefferson,as well as registration to the Junior Leadership Conference to take place in Denver,
Colorado,June 2024;and furthermore,the second and third place winners received parchment copies
of the United States Constitution,Declaration of Independence,and the Preamble to the United States
Constitution.She brought framed pictures of the word'FREEDOM',as a token and reminder"We the
People" have elected the Commissioners as leaders in Weld County, and entrust them with
responsibilities of governing,defending,and protecting the United States Constitution and its freedoms.
(Clerk's Note:The group gathered for a photo opportunity.)
IN WARRANTS:
1)GENERAL WARRANTS-DECEMBER 5,2023:Commissioner Buck moved to approve the General
Warrants,as printed.Commissioner James seconded the motion,and upon a roll call vote of three(3)to
one(1)the motion carried,with Commissioner Saine opposed,and Commissioner Ross excused.
ISM NEW BUSINESS:
1)CONSIDER STANDARD FORM FOR HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
ACT (HIPAA) DISCLOSURE AND PRIVACY POLICY BETWEEN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN
SERVICES,AREA AGENCY ON AGING(AAA),AND VARIOUS CLIENTS:Jamie Ulrich,Director of the
Department of Human Services,stated this form is an updated privacy policy for HIPAA compliance to
be used for Area Agency on Aging(AAA)clients.Commissioner Buck moved to approve said standard
form and authorize the Department of Human Services to execute individual forms with various Area
Agency on Aging(AAA)clients.The motion was seconded by Commissioner Saine, and it carried
unanimously.
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I� 1 2)CONSIDER REVISIONS TO BYLAWS FOR HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Ms.Ulrich stated she worked with Bruce Barker,County Attorney,to revise the Bylaws for the Human
Services Advisory Commission pertaining to membership term limits.Commissioner James moved to
approve said bylaws,as revised.The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck,and it carried
unanimously.
Gil 3)CONSIDER CONTRACT ID#7606 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION AND WORK PLAN FOR
WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT(WIOA)PROGRAM FUNDS FOR MIGRANT
SEASONAL FARM WORKER (MSFW) PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
ELECTRONICALLY:Ms.Ulrich stated this allows for expenditure of funding for an array of services to
assist seasonal and migrant farm workers with access to basic needs. In response to
Commissioner Saine,Ms.Ulrich confirmed these are grant funds through the Department of Labor and
this program is mandatory and required through the Workforce Center.Commissioner James moved to
approve said expenditure authorization and work plan,and authorize the Chair to sign electronically.The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck,and it carried unanimously.
In 4)CONSIDER CONTRACT ID#7607 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION AND WORK PLAN FOR
WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT(WIOA)PROGRAM FUNDS FOR FOREIGN
LABOR CERTIFICATION (FLC)GRANT,AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN ELECTRONICALLY:
Ms.Ulrich stated this allows for expenditure of funding that is related to the previous item of business,
but is for services to assist employers in the agricultural industry to fill temporary and seasonal positions
with foreign workers.She stated funds can be used for job orders,housing inspections,staff time and
trainings.In response to Commissioner Saine,Ms.Ulrich once again stated this program is mandatory
and required through the Workforce Center, and the funding is a little over $12,000.00.
Commissioner James moved to approve said expenditure authorization and work plan,and authorize the
Chair to sign electronically. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried
unanimously.
{iNI 5)CONSIDER CONTRACT ID#7608 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION AND WORK PLAN FOR
WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) PROGRAM FUNDS FOR
REEMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND ELIGIBILITY ASSESSMENT (RESEA) PROGRAM, AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN ELECTRONICALLY:Ms. Ulrich stated this allows for expenditure of
funding for the Reemployment Service and Eligibility Assessment(RESEA)Program that is provided
through Employment Services of Weld County.Commissioner Buck moved to approve said expenditure
authorization and authorize the Chair to sign electronically. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner James,and it carried unanimously.
. MI 6)CONSIDER CONTRACT ID#7611 AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR
FOSTER PARENT TRAINING AND CO-FACILITATOR SERVICES,AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN—TIERNEY BALDWIN:Ms.Ulrich stated Tierney Baldwin helps prepare foster parent training and
offers co-facilitator services for the Department of Human Services, to begin in January 2024.
Commissioner Saine moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Buck,and it carried unanimously.
I 7)CONSIDER CONTRACT ID#7631 AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR
FOSTER PARENT TRAINING AND CO-FACILITATOR SERVICES,AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN-ESTHER DENNIS:Ms.Ulrich stated Esther Dennis helps prepare foster parent training and
offers co-facilitator services for the Department of Human Services, to begin in January 2024.
Commissioner James moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Buck,and it carried unanimously.
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LE 8)CONSIDER CONTRACT ID#7635 AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR
FOSTER PARENT TRAINING AND CO-FACILITATOR SERVICES,AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN-NICHOLE SNOW:Ms.Ulrich stated Nichole Snow helps prepare foster parent training and offers
co-facilitator services for the Department of Human Services, to begin in January 2024.
Commissioner.Buck moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.The motion was
seconded by Commissioner James,and it carried unanimously.
E1 9)CONSIDER CONTRACT ID#7626 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR BED BUG
MITIGATION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-GREELEY TRANSITIONAL HOUSE,INC.,DBA
GREELEY FAMILY HOUSE:Ms.Ulrich stated this is a non-financial memorandum of understanding
(MOU)partnership with the Greeley Family House to allow the Department to use their facilities to
mitigate bed bugs from children's belongings who are entering into the foster care system.Commissioner
James moved to approve said memorandum of understanding and authorize the Chair to sign.The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck,and it carried unanimously.
in 10)CONSIDER CONTRACT ID#7629 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR CHILD
WELFARE AND ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES HOTLINE,AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-
PROWERS COUNTY:Ms.Ulrich stated this is an annual contract with Child Welfare and Adult Protective
Services hotline to purchase call coverage services through the Hotline County Connections Center,
related to abuse and neglect referrals.Commissioner Buck moved to approve said memorandum of
understanding and authorize the Chair to sign.Seconded by Commissioner James,and the motion
crcarried unanimously.
11)CONSIDER CONTRACT ID#7632 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE
OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-
ANDREA SINDEN:Ms.Ulrich stated this contract is for a new provisional kinship foster care home.
Commissioner Buck moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign.The motion,which
was seconded by Commissioner James,carried unanimously.
12)CONSIDER CONTRACT ID#7643 2024 ANNUAL PROGRAM PLAN FOR CHILD SUPPORT
SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO SIGN AND SUBMIT
ELECTRONICALLY:Ms.Ulrich stated this is an annual program plan that utilizes the Department of
Human Services recommended funds for the 2024 budget.Commissioner James moved to approve said
plan and authorize the Department of Human Services to sign and submit electronically.The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Saine,and it carried unanimously.
I V 13)CONSIDER REVISIONS TO FEE SCHEDULE FOR FEES COLLECTED BY WELD COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT: Jason Chessher, Director of the
Department of Public Health and Environment,stated this is an update to the fee schedule for calendar
and fiscal year 2024.He indicated there are minor changes to environmental health fees,but significant
changes to the public health fees,which he clarified are more back-end costs rather than affecting any
out-of-pocket costs to the customers.Mr.Chessher stated the fee schedule was presented to the Board
in a work session held on November 21,2023,and staff recommends approval.Commissioner Buck
moved to approve said fee schedule,as revised.The motion was seconded by Commissioner James.
Commissioner Saine commended and thanked staff for their efforts in the calculations to have the costs
make more sense and to reflect what values cost rather than blanket fees.There being no further
discussion the motion carried unanimously.
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Al14)CONSIDER CONTRACT ID#7658 GRANT APPLICATION FOR ENERGY AND MINERAL
IMPACT ASSISTANCE FUND (EIAF) PROGRAM FOR CR 21 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
(DECEMBER CYCLE-TIER I),AND AUTHORIZE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SUBMIT
ELECTRONICALLY:Elizabeth Relford,Deputy Director of the Department of Public Works,requested to
submit a Tier I grant application, in the amount of$200,000.00, for the County Road (CR) 21
Improvements Project. She stated the Board approved this application as part of the Capital
Improvements Plan(CIP)work session held on October 12,2023.Ms.Relford stated,if awarded,the
grant funds will cover materials only.Commissioner James moved to approve said application and
authorize the Department of Public Works to submit electronically. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Buck,and it carried unanimously.
E1 15)CONSIDER CONTRACT ID#7659 GRANT APPLICATION FOR ENERGY AND MINERAL
IMPACT ASSISTANCE FUND(EIAF)PROGRAM FOR CRS 6 AND 13 INTERSECTION ROUNDABOUT
PROJECT(DECEMBER CYCLE-TIER II),AND AUTHORIZE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO
SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY:Ms.Relford requested to submit a Tier II grant application,in the amount
of$1,000,000.00,for the CRs 6 and 13 Intersection Roundabout Project.She stated the Board approved
this application as part of the Capital Improvements Plan(CIP)work session held on October 12,2023.
Ms.Relford stated the overall estimated cost of this project is$11,699,920.00,and if the grant is awarded,
the Department of Public Works will bid out the construction of this project to commence in 2025.
Commissioner James commended Ms.Relford for staying on top of these grants,and moved to approve
said application and authorize the Department of Public Works to submit electronically.The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Buck,and it carried unanimously.
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!` 1 16) CONSIDER NON-EXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR A CRUDE OIL PIPELINE
ASSOCIATED WITH LOCATION ASSESSMENT FOR PIPELINES PERMIT, LAP22-0011, WITHIN
PORTIONS OF CR 27 NON-MAINTAINED PUBLIC ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY,AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN-SUNCOR ENERGY(U.S.A.)PIPELINE COMPANY:Bruce Barker,County Attorney,stated
this agreement is to satisfy a condition for the Location Assessment for'Pipelines Permit,LAP22-0011,
to allow a crude oil pipeline to be installed within right-of-way for roughly 8/10 of one(1)mile on CR 27.
Mr.Barker indicated Suncor requested language be modified to the County's standard Non-Exclusive
License Agreement language,which he stated for the record.Commissioner James moved to approve
said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.Commissioner Buck seconded the motion,and it carried
unanimously.
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L�LJ 17)FINAL READING OF CODE ORDINANCE#2023-20,IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND
REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 12 LICENSES AND PERMITS OF THE WELD
COUNTY CODE(SECURE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES):Commissioner James moved to read
Code Ordinance#2023-20 by title only.The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck,and it carried
unanimously.Mr.Barker read the title for the record and stated there have been no changes since
Second Reading.There was no public testimony concerning this matter.Commissioner James moved to
approve Code Ordinance#2023-20 on Final Reading.The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck,
and it carried unanimously.
L'I] 18)FINAL READING OF CODE ORDINANCE#2023-21,IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND
REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 14 HEALTH AND ANIMALS OF THE WELD
COUNTY CODE(NOCO HUMANE):Commissioner James moved to read Code Ordinance#2023-21 by
title only.The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck,and it carried unanimously.Mr.Barker read
the title for the record and stated there have been no changes since Second Reading.There was no
public testimony concerning this matter. Commissioner James moved to approve Code Ordinance
#2023-21 on Final Reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried
unanimously.
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1±%1 PUBLIC COMMENT:
1)Steve Teets,Greeley resident,offered his comments to the Board.
I )2)Bill Gillard,Greeley resident,offered his comments to the Board.
3)Edwin Grant,Greeley resident,offered his comments to the Board.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES:The Resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the
Consent Agenda.Code Ordinances#2023-20 and#2023-21 were approved on Final Reading.
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 9:49 a.m.
These Minutes were approved on the 20th day of December,2023.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY,COLORADO
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