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Home My WebLink About20230398.tiffRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 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, February 8, 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 — EXCUSED 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 A MINUTES: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of January 25, 2023, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Iro !Pali CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the Certification of Hearings conducted on January 25, 2023, as follows: 1) Public Hearing Concerning 2022 Highway User Tax Fund (HUTF) Annual Mileage and Condition Certification Report, and Adopt Map to be Submitted to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Showing Total Mileage of Public Roads in Weld County which are Eligible for Participation in HUTF, 2) PCSC22-0003 - Santos Vega and Luz Yadira Vega, 3) USR22-0032 — Jeremy Brown, 4) PUDZ22-0003 — Brandon, Lisa and Moriah Nguyen, and 5) USR22-0024 - Lytle Farms, LLC, do SunShare, LLC, dba BecLee Solar, LLC. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. PUBLIC INPUT: Steve Teets, Greeley resident, mentioned Jody Hartman, of High Plains Housing, was present at the City of Greeley Council meeting, and called for community action as there is an urgent need for more temporary and permanent affordable housing. He stated as a member of the Weld County Mobility Council, there are conversations of a conference needing to be held to address the housing crisis and homelessness. Mr. Teets stated with the continuing growth of Weld County, particularly in the Greeley area, there needs to be a more inclusive regional transit that has the ability to accomodate seniors and disabled citizens. He shared stories of qualified individuals being turned down for employment, due to not having reliable transportation, and stated, in his opinion, this discriminatory action could easily be avoided. In response, Commissioner Ross stated there is a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) software for scheduling rides, and inquired if Mr. Teets is aware of, or has used this 3115 Minutes, Wednesday, February 8, 2023 Page 1 2023-0398 BC0016 option. Mr. Teets stated the Colorado Mobility Council is in it's third phase and functionality of the software is still limited. ICI Edwin Grant, Greeley resident, spoke of Governor Jared Polis' State of the State Address, as well as the State of the Union, and expressed concern with impacts of public assistance. AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed. Commissioner Saine seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 11 PROCLAMATIONS: 1) ROOSEVELT ROUGHRIDERS DAY, CLASS 4A POMS TEAM STATE CHAMPIONSHIP - FEBRUARY 8, 2023: Chair Freeman read the proclamation for the record. Haley Crouch, Team Co-Captian, spoke on their back-to-back state championships, and thanked her teammates for pushing through and working together once again to come out on top. Chloe Sauer, Team Co-Captian, expressed her humility being part of a team that is such a growing program and is sad to be leaving once she graduates, but is proud of their accomplishments and hopes the remaining members continue growing as a team. She thanked the coaches and families for their support. Adriana Torrey, Team Co-Captian, expressed her pride in the team's accomplishments, for persevering through some tough competition, and commended her teammates on their hard work and dedication. The remaining team members introduced themselves for the record. In turn, each of the Commissioners extended their congratulations to the team for their accomplishments and applauded their outstanding leadership skills and hard work. (Clerk's Note: The group gathered for a photo opportunity). ICE WARRANTS: 1) GENERAL WARRANTS - FEBRUARY 7, 2023: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Saine seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. F } NEW BUSINESS: 1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #6635 AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR ONE-TIME PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - STONEBRIDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, P.A.: Jaime Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services, stated this agreement allows for a one-time psychological evaluation and counseling. Commissioner Saine moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross, and it carried unanimously. 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #6644 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - LEWIS AND MAUREEN SEVESTRE: Ms. Ulrich stated this contract is for a new provisional kinship foster care home located in Greeley, Colorado. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross, and it carried unanimously. J 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #6650 REVISED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR PRECERTIFICATION PROCESS FOR FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILY REQUIREMENTS AND FAMILIESCARE PROGRAM, AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN, AND RESCIND RESOLUTION #2022-2749, DATED SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 — PROJECT 1.27: Ms. Ulrich stated this is a new memorandum of understanding that outlines the roles and responsibilities of sharing information, and included the new FamiliesCare Program. Commissioner Ross moved to approve the revised Minutes, Wednesday, February 8, 2023 Page 2 2023-0398 BC0016 memorandum of understanding, authorize the Chair to sign, and rescind Resolution #2022-2749. Seconded by Commissioner Buck, the motion carried unanimously. !.! 4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #6657 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR COLORADO WORKS PROGRAM/TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF), AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Ulrich stated this memorandum of understanding identifies the duties and responsibilities of both parties in implementing the Colorado Works Program, from January 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said memorandum of understanding and authorize gathe Chair to sign. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. El i 5) CONSIDER CONSENT TO ENFORCEMENT OF 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, WITH AMENDMENTS, WITHIN CERTAIN AREAS OF UNINCORPORATED WELD COUNTY LYING WITHIN EATON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT: Rob Adriaens, Department of Building Inspection, explained this request allows for enforcement of the 2018 International Fire Code by the Eaton Fire Protection District in unincorporated Weld County. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said consent to enforcement. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously. 6) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 72 BETWEEN CRS 31 AND 33: Evan Pinkham, Department of Public Works, presented this closure on behalf of Connell Resources, and stated this closure will begin February 13, 2023, and go through February 25, 2023, for the installation of a 48 -inch casing pipe for the new North Weld County Water District's 30 -inch water main as a continuation of their Eaton Extension Project. He stated the detour route is paved, and dairy operations in the area are being accommodated. Commissioner Saine moved to approve said temporary closure. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross, and it carried unanimously. 7) CONSIDER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR A RETAIL LIQUOR STORE (COUNTY) LICENSE, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CROW VALLEY, LTD., DBA CROW VALLEY LIQUORS: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated the application has been reviewed, there are no concerns from referrals, and staff recommends approval. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said renewal and authorize the Chair to sign said application and license. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross, and it carried unanimously.. 8) CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR COUNTY DANCE HALL LICENSE NO. 2023-01 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - RM, INC., DBA ROOM 119: Mr. Barker stated the application has been reviewed, there are no concerns from referrals, and staff recommends approval. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said renewal application and authorize the Chair to sign said license. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Saine, carried unanimously. El 9) CONSIDER REASSIGNMENT AND APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Commissioner Saine moved to approve said reassignment and appointment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously. la 10) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD: Commissioner Buck moved to approve said appointment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross, and it carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The Resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the Consent Agenda. No Ordinances were approved. Minutes, Wednesday, February 8, 2023 Page 3 2023-0398 BC0016 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 9:25 a.m. These Minutes were approved on the 27th day of February, 2023. 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