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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 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, March 8, 2023, at the hour of 9:00 a.m.
El 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:
Assistant County Attorney, Karin McDougal
Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon
Chief Financial Officer, Cheryl Pattelli
• AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
• CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed.
Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
e PROCLAMATIONS:
1) ERIE TIGERS DAY, CLASS 4A CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIP - MARCH 8, 2023:
Chair Freeman read the certificate for the record. Nora Roth, Coach, thanked the Board for their
recognition and mentioned how proud she is of the team for their incredible dedication after winning their
fifth consecutive State title. She recognized the supportive athletic staff, community support, family
sacrifices and the team for their physicality and dedication to the sport. Ms. Roth continued to state what
an incredible accomplishment it has been for the seniors on the team who have won the cheerleading
championship every year of high school. Maren Murphy and Kendal Sarantinos, Team Co -Captains,
spoke on how incredible it was for the team to come together to win the last five (5) State titles, and the
priorities and life lessons this program has taught them. Each Commissioner, in turn, congratulated the
team, thanked the parents and coaches for their dedication, and the team for setting the bar high in their
leadership and spirit of excellence. (Clerk's Note: Upon request of the Board, the team performed a cheer,
and the group gathered for a photo opportunity.)
IE WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS - MARCH 7, 2023: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Saine seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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• BIDS:
1) APPROVE BID #B2300043, MARKETING AND RECRUITMENT SERVICES - SHERIFF'S OFFICE:
Christie Peters, Purchasing Department, alongside Captain Alan Caldwell, Sheriff's Office, and
Robyn Heins, Department of Human Resources, stated the Sheriff's Office was awarded $192,000.00
under the 2023 Law Enforcement Workforce Recruitment, Retention, and Tuition Grant Program to
address workforce shortages. She stated a staff panel reviewed four (4) vendor proposals, and
recommends selecting the most qualified bidder, All -Star Talent, Inc., for no more than the amount of
$192,000.00. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Ross, and it carried unanimously.
fa NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #6691 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION AND WORK PLAN FOR
COLORADO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (CWDC) RESKILLING, UPSKILLING, AND
NEXT-SKILLING (RUN) WORKERS PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
ELECTRONICALLY: Tami Grant, Deputy Director of the Department of Human Services, stated
additional funding, in the amount of $171,000.00, has been received from a community partner who was
unable to use all their funding, with the purpose of this program to support participants in need of these
training opportunities. Commissioner James moved to approve said expenditure authorization and work
plan and authorize the Chair to sign electronically. Seconded by Commissioner Buck, the motion carried
unanimously.
2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #6692 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION AND WORK PLAN FOR
WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) GOVERNOR SUMMER JOB HUNT
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN ELECTRONICALLY: Ms. Grant stated this expenditure
authorization allows for funding, in the amount of $42,000.00, for Employment Services to provide job
placement services and employment opportunities for youth seeking unsubsidized summer jobs. The
motion to approve said expenditure authorization and authorize the Chair to sign was made by
Commissioner Ross, seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
• 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #6697 ADVERTISEMENT AGREEMENT FOR AMERICORPS
WELD COUNTY YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS RECRUITMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN AND SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY — CITY OF GREELEY: Ms. Grant presented the non -financial
agreement for recruitment advertising for Weld County Youth Conservation Corps with the City of
Greeley. Commissioner Saine moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.
Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
• 4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #6701 AMENDMENT #1 TO AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN ELECTRONICALLY - COLORADO YOUTH CORPS ASSOCIATION:
Ms. Grant stated this amendment extends the services that outlines accreditation, training, certification,
and licensure requirements for the Weld County Youth Conservation Corps program, from April 5, 2023,
through April 4, 2028. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair
to sign electronically. Seconded by Commissioner Saine, the motion carried unanimously.
• 5) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #6707 LEASE AGREEMENT FOR SATELLITE OFFICE SPACE
FOR STATE EMPLOYEES OF DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (DVR) AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AND SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY: Ms. Grant stated this lease
agreement with the State of Colorado is to provide 120 square feet of satellite office space within the
Workforce Center for employees of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, from March 1, 2023, through
June 30, 2026. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign
and submit electronically. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Ross, carried unanimously.
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6) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #6712 LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR QUARTERLY CENSUS
EMPLOYMENT AND WAGE (QCEW) MICRO DATA, AND CERTIFICATION FOR ACCESS TO
PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION (PII), AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AND SUBMIT
ELECTRONICALLY: Ms. Grant stated this agreement allows access to economic development data that
is only made available to government entities and is received quarterly from the State, with the intent to
share the data with Upstate Colorado Economic Development to further drive the economic development
of Weld County. Commissioner James moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign
and submit electronically. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
• 7) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF BALSAM AVE BETWEEN EAST 8TH ST AND
EAST C ST: Amy Mutchie, Department of Public Works, presented this closure on behalf of Northern
Colorado Constructors, to begin on March 13, 2023, and go through March 17, 2023, for the installation
of a 42 -inch ductile iron irrigation pipe for Ogilvy Irrigation. She stated the detour route is paved.
Commissioner Ross moved to approve said temporary closure. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
• 8) CONSIDER DECLARATION OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY,
APPROVE SALE OF SAME AT AUCTION WITH ROLLER AND ASSOCIATES, AND DELEGATE
AUTHORITY TO CONTROLLER TO SIGN ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS: Cheryl Pattelli, Chief
Financial Officer, stated staff requested the equipment listed on referenced 'Exhibit A' be sent for auction
on March 15, 2023. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said declaration, approve sale at auction,
and delegate authority to Chris D'Ovidio, Controller, to sign any necessary documents. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
• PLANNING:
1) CONSIDER DECOMMISSIONING PLAN AND ACCEPT COLLATERAL FOR A SITE SPECIFIC
DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT, USR22-0025, FOR A SOLAR
ENERGY FACILITY (SEF) OUTSIDE OF SUBDIVISIONS AND HISTORIC TOWNSITES IN THE
A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT - ARTHUR GRIFFITHS, C/O CBEP SOLAR 7, LLC: Diana
Aungst, Department of Planning Services, stated the Use by Special Review Permit, USR22-0025, was
approved on December 21, 2022, and Condition of Approval #5.A requires a Surety Bond for
decommissioning and reclamation purposes, per Weld County Code. She stated staff reviewed the Bond,
in the amount of $329,206.88, and deemed it acceptable. Zach Brammer, CBEP Solar 7, LLC,
Representative, was present for questions. Commissioner James moved to approve said
decommissioning plan, and accept collateral. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Saine, and it
carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
1) Steve Teets, Greeley resident, offered his comments to the Board.
2) 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. 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 9:32 a.m.
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These Minutes were approved on the 22nd day of March, 2023.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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