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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MONDAY, JULY 24, 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 24, 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
• MINUTES: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the Minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of July 10, 2023, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion and it
carried unanimously.
• READ ORDINANCE BY AUDIO: Commissioner Ross moved to read Code Ordinance #2023-11
by audio. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
• AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
el CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner James moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed.
Commissioner Ross seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
• PRESENTATIONS:
1) ANNUAL CAPITAL CREDIT CHECK — UNITED POWER, INC: Chair Freeman invited the
representatives from United Power, Inc., to come forward. Brian Blehm, Account Advisor for United
Power, Inc., introduced Ursula Morgan, Troy Whitmore, Beth Martin, and Jenny Busiek. He presented
the annual capital credits return check to the Board of Commissioners, and shared United Power, Inc., is
an electric cooperative that serves Weld County. Mr. Blehm stated the company is rapidly growing,
currently serves 107,000 homes and businesses along the northern front range, and entitles each
member to be an owner, with the opportunity to have an active voice in the financial stake in the operation.
He stated Weld County government is a member and an owner, therefore, today they are presenting a
capital credit check in return for the County's investment into United Power, Inc. Mr. Blehm stated the
amount is calculated based on consumption of electricity, how the electrical power is used in the
operation, and the length of membership.
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• Troy Whitmore stated the Board overseeing United Power, Inc., authorized the capital credit
retirement of $4.5 Million in 2023, which was allocated among the members. He stated since 1997, Weld
County has received more than $30,000.00 in credits, with this year's capital credits being $1,436.33.
(Clerk's Note: The group gathered fora photo opportunity.)
• WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS - JULY 21, 2023: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
:,= BIDS:
1) APPROVE BID #B2300141, CATTLE GUARDS - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Rose Everett,
Purchasing Department, stated staff recommends selecting the lowest bidder who met specifications,
DBE Manufacturing and Supply, for a total amount budgeted for $41,000.00. Commissioner Ross moved
to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
= 2) PRESENT BID #B2300143, CARBIDE CUTTING BITS (PICKS) - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS: Ms. Everett stated two (2) bids were received and staff will make a recommendation on
August 7, 2023.
• 3) PRESENT BID #B2300116, LEARNING/TRAINING CONTENT FOR INTEGRATION INTO
WORKDAY - DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN
RESOURCES: Ryan Rose, Director of the Department of Information Technology, stated two (2) bids
were received and staff will make a recommendation on August 7, 2023.
ei NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #7146 SERVICE PROPOSAL TO IMPLEMENT PROCESSING VITAL
RECORDS CERTIFICATE ORDERS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - GENESIS SYSTEMS, INC.,
DBA GOCERTIFICATES.COM, INC.: Jason Chessher, Director of the Department of Public Health and
Environment, stated this service proposal allows vital records to be processed at the County level, rather
than at the State level. He stated they expect 700-800 vital records requests, based on 2022 amounts,
which would be $11,000.00 in additional revenue for the County, with no additional staff or costs.
Commissioner Ross moved to approve said service proposal and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
el 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #7150 PRIMARY CARE MEDICAL PROVIDER AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN ELECTRONICALLY - CARELON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Mr. Chessher
stated this contract is due to the name change of the company, formerly known as Beacon Health. He
stated Carelon Behavioral Health is the Medicaid administrator for the region, and this agreement allows
the County to maximize reimbursement for those who receive Medicaid, with no additional staff or costs.
Commissioner Buck moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner James, the motion carried unanimously.
3) CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR TIER II AMBULANCE SERVICE LICENSE AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN — METRO ONE AMBULANCE, LLC: Gabri Vergara, Department of Public Health and
Environment, alongside Doug Prunk, Vice President (VP) of the Emergency Medical/Trauma Services
(EMTS) Council, stated this request is for a Tier II application from Metro One Ambulance, LLC, to allow
operation in Weld County for transportation services only. She stated as a Tier II, they will not be
responding to emergency or primary medical care calls. Commissioner James moved to approve said
application and authorize the Chair to sign said license. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Buck, carried unanimously.
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• 4) CONSIDER TENT RENTAL CONTRACT FOR PIG SHOW RING AT 2023 WELD COUNTY FAIR
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN ELECTRONICALLY - FLEXX PRODUCTIONS, LLC: Bruce Barker,
County Attorney, stated this contract is for emergency placement of the tent for the Pig Show at the 2023
Weld County Fair for the cost of $13,000.00. He stated there is action being taken to recover the deposit
with the former contractor. Commissioner Buck expressed the tent is of great quality for the 4H pig event.
Commissioner Ross moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign electronically. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner James, and it carried unanimously.
• 5) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER PERRY L. BUCK TO CERTAIN ADVISORY
BOARDS: Commissioner James moved to approve said appointment. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Ross, and it carried unanimously.
• 6) FIRST READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2023-11, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND
REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 7 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES OF THE
WELD COUNTY CODE (AMBULANCES): Mr. Chessher and Ms. Vergara, presented the proposed
changes regarding permitting reserve ambulances that are held in storage until a frontline ambulance
goes out of service due to maintenance or damage. He stated these are allowed to be stored without
certain medications on board due to a short shelf life. In response to Commissioner James, Doug Prunk,
Fire Chief for the Town of Firestone and Town of Frederick, and VP of EMTS Council, stated the amount
of time to recover a stored ambulance and transfer equipment and stock medications takes an average
of two (2) hours. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Ross moved to
approve Code Ordinance #2023-11 on First Reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
James, 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. Code Ordinance #2023-11 was approved on First 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 9:18 a.m.
These Minutes were approved on the 7th day of August, 2023.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Weld County Clerk to the Board
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Kevin D. Ross
Lori Saine
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