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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 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, November 22, 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 — EXCUSED
Commissioner Lori Saine
Also present:
Deputy County Attorney, Karin McDougal
Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon
Controller, Chris D'Ovidio
MINUTES: There being no corrections to the Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
meeting of November 8, 2023, as printed, Commissioner Buck moved to approve. Commissioner James
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
II CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on November 8, 2023, as follows: 1) USR23-0033 — John Scott Byrnes Trust,
c/o CBEP Solar 28, LLC and 2) USR23-0032 — McKee Ranch, LLLP, c/o CBEP Solar 16, LLC.
Commissioner James moved to approve said hearing certifications. Chair Freeman stated staff has
requested a continuance for USR23-0025-Sandra Strobel, to December 4, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., and with
Chair's Prerogative, the request was granted.
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AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner James moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed.
Commissioner Buck seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
1) TENURE OF SERVICE AWARD, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES — REBECCA LORENZ:
Jamie Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services, expressed her appreciation and
acknowledged Rebecca Lorenz for her tireless efforts for the past ten (10) years with the coordination
and execution of the annual holiday party for foster and kinship families. She further stated the foster and
kinship families look forward to this party all year and expressed Ms. Lorenz has a heart for providing
support and demonstrated it by her efforts and community partnership. Rebecca Lorenz was present and
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stated she loved providing coordination in this capacity and loves her team. Each Commissioner, in turn,
expressed their appreciation for Ms. Lorenz's time and dedication to the children in foster and kinship
homes throughout Weld County. (Clerk's Note: The group gathered for a photo opportunity.)
WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS-NOVEMBER 21, 2023: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
El BIDS:
1) APPROVE BID #62300201, SHERIFF UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT - SHERIFF'S OFFICE:
Toby Taylor, Purchasing Department, stated staff recommends selecting the lowest bidder who met
specifications, Curtis Blue Line, for a total amount of $161,548.90. He further stated this bid allows for
purchasing the same uniforms and equipment items at the same price for up to two (2) additional years
at the County's discretion. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner James, and it carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #7583 AGREEMENT FOR RESPITE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN - STEVEN AND CRYSTAL FRETWELL: Ms. Ulrich stated this is a new agreement for
foster parents to provide respite care services. Commissioner James moved to approve said agreement
and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried
unanimously.
Ej 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID#7593 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF
FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
ALAINA MAUS: Ms. Ulrich stated this is a new provisional kinship foster care home located in Sterling,
Colorado. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded
by Commissioner James, the motion carried unanimously.
IEJ 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID#7598 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF
FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
PATRICK AND TONI MOORE: Ms. Ulrich stated this is a new kinship foster care home located in
Firestone, Colorado. Commissioner James moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to
sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Buck, carried unanimously.
I ---- 4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #7595 RESERVATION AND SERVICE CONTRACT, AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -MOUNTAIN SHADOW CARRIAGES: Ms. Ulrich stated this contract will
provide carriage rides for foster care and kinship families attending the holiday party, which is budgeted
and covered by grant funding. Commissioner Saine moved to approve said contract and authorize the
Chair to sign. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
5) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #7625 AGENCY PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT AND
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR COORDINATED ASSESSMENT AND HOUSING
PLACEMENT SYSTEM (CAHPS) PARTNER FOR COLORADO HOMELESS MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION SYSTEM (COHMIS), AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AND SUBMIT
ELECTRONICALLY — NORTHERN COLORADO CONTINUUM OF CARE: Ms. Ulrich stated this
agreement and memorandum of understanding provides staff shared access to database information
and authorizes staff to collect, use, and share said information with entities in Weld County as it relates
to homelessness efforts, and staff recommends approval. Commissioner James moved to approve said
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agreement and memorandum of understanding and authorize the Chair to sign and submit electronically.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
le 6) CONSIDER DELEGATION OF SIGNATORY AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE
OFFICER MONTHLY REPORT IN COMPLIANCE WITH C.R.S. §28-5-707 AND §28-5-804: Ms. Ulrich
requested authority for either her as Director, or Tami Grant, as the Deputy Director of the Department
of Human Services, to sign and submit the required monthly report for the Veterans Service Officer.
Commissioner Buck moved to approve said delegation of signatory authority. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner James, and it carried unanimously.
El 7) CONSIDER SIX (6) INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE
OFFICER SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - VARIOUS ENTITIES: Sonja Kohlgraf,
Sheriff's Office, stated the Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA) are to enable various school districts in
Weld County to provide a School Resource Officer (SRO) program until summer of 2024.
Commissioner Buck moved to approve said agreements and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner James. Chair Freeman commented on the importance of providing school
resource officers, due to the society we live in today, and thanked Sheriff Reams for approaching the
Board concerning this matter. In response to Chair Freeman, Lieutenant Ben Endreson, Sheriff's Office,
stated there has been positive feedback and appreciation shared from these communities to the Sheriff's
Office for the SRO program. He recalled recent instances that have impacted several communities, which
further solidifies their need to be present. There being no further discussion, the motion carried
unanimously.
8) CONSIDER APPLICATIONS FOR VARIOUS AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Gabri Vergara, Department of Public Health and Environment, introduced
Matt Concialdi, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Chief and Public Information Officer (PIO) for the
Platteville Gilcrest Fire Protection District; as well as the Chair for the Emergency Medical/Trauma
Services (EMTS). Ms. Vergara stated there are sixteen (16) applications for ambulance licensure under
various Tiers of services that are provided throughout Weld County. She further stated the EMTS Council
and staff recommends approval. Commissioner James moved to approve said applications and authorize
the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and the motion carried unanimously.
le 9) SECOND 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. Karin McDougal, Deputy County Attorney, read the title for the record, and stated there
have been no changes since First Reading. Commissioner James moved to approve Code Ordinance
#2023-20 on Second Reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried
unanimously.
10) SECOND 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. Ms. McDougal,
read the title for the record, reviewed the proposed changes, and stated there have been no changes
since First Reading. Commissioner Buck moved to approve Code Ordinance #2023-21 on Second
Reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James, and it carried unanimously.
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----� PUBLIC COMMENT:
1)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 Second 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 9:23 a.m.
These Minutes were approved on the 6th day of December,2023.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY,COLORADO
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