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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD.COUNTY,COLORADO
WEDNESDAY,NOVEMBER 1,2023
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 1,2023,at the hour of 9:00 a.m.
Al 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
Clerk to the Board,Esther Gesick
Controller,Chris D'Ovidio
L } MINUTES:Commissioner'James moved to approve the mintues of October 18,2023,as printed,
and Commissioner Ross seconded the motion.Commissioner Saine requested a review of item#7 of
the minutes to clarify the summary notes and the true intent of the County Attorney's testimony.Following
discussion,Chair Freeman moved consideration of the Minutes to the end of the Agenda,with a motion
pending,to allow Mr.Barker time to review the statements and propose possible revisions.
11 CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on October 18,2023,as follows:1)COZ23-0003—PV East,LLC,2)USR23-0030—
Louis and Gina Fabrizius,Go CBEP Solar 30,LLC,and 3)USR23-0031—Louis and Gina Fabrizius,and
Stanley and Carolyn Heinze,do CBEP Solar 32,LLC.Commissioner Ross seconded the motion,which
carried unanimously.
lg AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA:There were no amendments to the agenda.
Ali CONSENT AGENDA:Commissioner Ross moved to approve the Consent Agenda,as printed.
Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Al PROCLAMATIONS:
1)WELD COUNTY ADOPTION DAY-NOVEMBER 17,2023:Chair Freeman read the proclamation for
the record.Jamie Ulrich,Director of the Department of Human Services,thanked the Board for the
recognition and highlighting the staff who work nonstop for children looking for a forever home.She
reported ten(10)adoptions will take place at the Weld County Courthouse on November 17,2023,with
396 Children in Colorado who are legally free and awaiting permanency.She stated the anticipation of
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forty(40)adoptions scheduled to take place by the end of 2023 through Weld County,with forty-two(42)
additional children who are legally available for adoption and just waiting for their forever family process
to be completed,and ten(10)legally free children are not currently with families,but hope to make
matches very soon.Ms.Ulrich expressed challenges faced in the adoption process with the placement
of older kids,and reported statistically,after age of twelve(12),the ability to find an adoptive family
diminishes,and they are really focusing on the needs of teens now more than ever.She introduced staff
team members who were in attendance for the record.Each Commissioner,in turn,expressed the ups
and downs with adoption,stated there is nothing better than taking care of children who need forever
homes,and they are fortunate to witness the beauty of seeing a family come together.They recognized
and thanked staff who work as a team to provide a marked difference in a child's stability,provide foster
children a chance to thrive in a family,and for changing lives.(Clerk's Note:The group gathered for a
photo opportunity.)
El WARRANTS:
1)GENERAL WARRANTS-OCTOBER 31,2023:Commissioner Ross moved to approve the General
Warrants,as printed.Commissioner Buck seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
in]2)COMMISSIONER WARRANTS(PERRY L.BUCK)-OCTOBER 31,2023:Commissioner Ross
moved to approve the Commissioner Warrants,as printed.Seconded by Commissioner James,and upon
a roll call vote of four(4)to one(1),the motion carried,with Commissioner Buck recused.
1 BIDS:
1)APPROVE BID#62300186,NORTH JAIL HOT WATER GENERATOR AND WALL REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT-FACILITIES DEPARTMENT:Carolyn Geisert,Purchasing Department,stated staff
recommends selecting the lowest bidder who met specifications,Classic Contractors,Inc.,for a total
amount of$501,126.00.Commissioner James moved to approve said bid.The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Ross,and it carried unanimously.
1O 2) APPROVE BID #B2300191, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS WEEDS BUILDING
INSULATION REPLACEMENT-FACILITIES DEPARTMENT: Ms.Geisert stated staff recommends
selecting the lowest bidder who met specifications, DS Constructors, LLC, for a total amount of
$71,732.00. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Buck,and it carried unanimously.
I11 3)PRESENT BID#B2300196,DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS USER
FEE STUDY PROJECT- DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION: Rose Everett,
Purchasing Department,stated two(2)bids were received and staff will make a recommendation at a
date to be determined.
L 1 NEW BUSINESS:
1)CONSIDER CONTRACT ID#7535 COMMUNITY SERVICE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL
CONTROL SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - NOCO HUMANE, FKA LARIMER
HUMANE SOCIETY,AND HUMANE SOCIETY OF WELD COUNTY:Sonja Kohlgraf,Sheriff's Office,
stated this agreement with NOCO Humane allows for the management of housing of animals picked up
by Animal Control Officers with the Weld County Sheriff's Office(WCSO).She stated this agreement
expires December 31, 2024, with an option for automatic one(1)year renewals. In response to
Commissioner Saine,Undersheriff Donnie Patch,explained$240.00 is the cost for housing an animal up
to the time the animal is reclaimed by it the owners,and$400.00 if not reclaimed.Commissioner Ross
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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II 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #7462 AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION OF ALTERNATIVE
TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - EVERDRIVEN
TECHNOLOGIES, LLC: Jamie Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services, stated this
agreement provides transportation of foster youth to get to and from school in a safe and reliable manner.
Commissioner James moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Ross,and it carried unanimously.
( I 3)CONSIDER CONTRACT ID#7563 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF
FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-
DALLAS WILLIAMS AND KRISSTINE VEIT-WILLIAMS:Ms.Ulrich stated this is a new foster care home
located in Milliken,Colorado.Commissioner Ross moved to approve said contract and authorize the
Chair to sign.The motion,which was seconded by Commissioner Saine,carried unanimously.
4)CONSIDER CONTRACT ID#7564 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF
FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-
JODI KIEFER AND KRISTEN BUSHAW:Ms.Ulrich stated this is a new kinship foster care home located
in Broomfield,Colorado.Commissioner Ross moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to
sign.The motion,which was seconded by Commissioner Buck,carried unanimously.
IO5)CONSIDER CONTRACT ID#7568 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR VARIOUS
CORE AND NON-CORE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-THE
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER: Ms. Ulrich stated this agreement provides professional life skills
services.Commissioner Ross moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Saine,and it carried unanimously.
. I 6) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #7570 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) GRANT
AGREEMENT FOR CASE MANAGEMENT AGENCIES (CMA) RETENTION SIGN-ON BONUS
PROJECT PHASE THREE(3),AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
TO SIGN AND SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY: Ms. Ulrich stated this agreement will provide Phase
Three(3)of the retention grant to incentivize employees to remain during the transition period. In
response to Commissioner Saine,Ms. Ulrich stated the submitted Request for Proposal(RFP)was
awarded to the Case Management Agency (CMA) who oversees all the children's programs.
Commissioner Ross moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Buck,and it carried unanimously.
IN 7) CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS OF WELD COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICERS:
Commissioner James moved to approve said appointments. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Ross,and it carried unanimously.
MI 8) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF WELD COUNTY ASSISTANT VETERANS SERVICE
OFFICER:Commissioner Buck moved to approve said appointment.The motion was seconded by
Commissioner James,who further clarified Gwendolyn Jenkins,Assistant Veterans Service Officer
(VSO),transitioned to the Department of Human Services,and she is now certified through the state to
process veteran's applications,and two(2)gentlemen were hired as VSO,and appointed in the previous
business item to serve the veterans in Weld County with various needs. There being no further
discussion,the motion carried unanimously.
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NI 9) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #7532 AWARD LETTER AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT FOR SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT(STBG)PROJECT FUNDS FOR
CRS 54 AND 13 INTERSECTION ROUNDABOUT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AND
SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY:Clay Kimmi,Department of Public Works,stated the County has been
awarded Surface Transportation Block Grant(STBG)funds for the County Roads(CRs)54 and 13
Intersection Roundabout Project, for the amount of $1,714,469.00. He explained the Colorado
Department of Transportation(CDOT)portion of the costs are in the amount of$1,419,409.00,alongside
Larimer County's local match contribution in the amount of$30,000.00,and Weld County's local match
contribution in the amount of$265,060.00.Commissioner Ross moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign and submit electronically.Commissioner Buck seconded the motion,and it
carried unanimously.
1 10)TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 44 BETWEEN CR 35 AND U.S.HWY 85:Kevin Hettinger,
Department of Public Works,presented a request for closure on behalf of Jalisco International,Inc.,which
will begin on November 6,2023,and go through December 8,2023,for final completion of tie-ins of
Niobrara Boulevard for the CDOT roadway improvements project. Commissioner James moved to
approve said temporary closure.The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried
unanimously.
L 1 PLANNING:
1)CONSIDER DECOMMISSIONING AND RECLAMATION PLAN,AND ACCEPT COLLATERAL FOR
ZONING PERMIT FOR SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY,ZPSF23-0002,LESS THAN FIVE(5)ACRES-
SUNSHARE, LLC, C/O BEAU SCOTT: Diana Aungst, Department of Planning Services,stated the
Zoning Permit for Solar Energy Facility,ZPSF23-0002,was approved by staff on July 6,2023,and
Condition of Approval(COA)#3.D requires a Decommissioning and Reclamation Plan,which staff
determined is complete. She stated the applicant has submitted a Surety Bond for the amount of
$13,800.00,which addresses the stated COA,and staff recommends acceptance.Commissioner Ross
moved to approve said plan and accept the collateral.The motion was seconded by Commissioner
James,and it carried unanimously.
al MINUTES:After review,Mr.Barker confirmed Commissioner Saine's previous statements,and
indicated the verbiage should say,"Trying to assist local governments to solve the exorbitant rise in
property tax values through existing means,rather than the State dictating,to the Assessor's Office,how
they will have to conduct appraisals."Commissioner James moved to amend his motion to approve the
minutes,with the revision as presented by Attorney Barker.Commissioner Ross seconded the amended
motion to accept the changes.There being no further edits,the motion carried unanimously.
L(1 PUBLIC COMMENT:
1)Steve Teets,Greeley resident,offered his comments to the Board.
In 2)Steve Doerschlag,Eaton resident,offered his comments to the Board.
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 9:43 a.m.
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These Minutes were approved on the 20th day of November,2023.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY,COLORADO
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