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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 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, March 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
Commissioner Lori Saine
Also present:
Assistant County Attorney, Karin McDougal
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 March 8, 2023, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and it
carried unanimously.
• CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner James moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on March 8, 2023, as follows: 1) USR22-0033 — Christopher Gleason,
2) COZ22-0012 - Sunset Industrial, LLC, and 3) PUDF22-0004 — Olson Bros, LP, and Spring Meadows
Development, LLC, c/o Roger Olson. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
El CONSENT AGENDA: Chair Freeman invited public comment concerning Partial Vacation of
Two -Lot Recorded Exemption, RE -3566, for Removal of Lot B — VIMA Partners, LLC, c/o Martin Lind;
however, there was no one that offered testimony. Commissioner Ross moved to approve the Consent
Agenda, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
• WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS - MARCH 21, 2023: Commissioner James moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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▪ BIDS:
1) PRESENT BID #B2300076, CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES - FACILITIES DEPARTMENT: Carolyn Geisert,
Purchasing Department, stated twelve (12) bids were received and staff will make a recommendation on
April 5, 2023.
• NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #6724 REVISED INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR
PURCHASE OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME, AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN, AND RESCIND RESOLUTION #2023-0281, DATED JANUARY 25, 2023 - JOSEPH MONTOYA
AND TIERRA GLASMANN: Tami Grant, Deputy Director of the Department of Human Services, stated
this was a revised contract to include Joseph Montoya, who was inadvertently omitted from the contract
approved by the Board on January 25, 2023. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said revised
contract, and authorize the Chair to sign, and rescind Resolution #2023-0281. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
• 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #6757 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF
FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
SCOTT BRINK AND JULIE GLOER: Ms. Grant stated this contract is for a new provisional kinship foster
care home located in Greeley, Colorado, with terms from February 24, 2023, through August 24, 2023.
Commissioner James moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Buck, the motion carried unanimously.
El 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #6764 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF
FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
NICOLE HASKETT: Ms. Grant stated this contract is for a new certified foster care home located in
Greeley, Colorado, with terms from March 17, 2023, through March 16, 2024. Commissioner Saine
moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Buck, carried unanimously.
• 4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #6754 AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR
ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
HOPSKIPDRIVE, INC.: Ms. Grant stated this agreement allows for alternative transportation services
and support for foster care children, with terms from March 1, 2023, through February 29, 2024, using
funding provided by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). In response to Commissioner Saine, Ms. Grant
explained this program encompasses any child that needs transportation assistance, mainly to and from
school, anywhere in Weld County, and stated there is a tracking application similar to other transportation
services. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross, and it carried unanimously.
• 5) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #6758 AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF OUT -OF -HOME
PLACEMENT SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - LITTLE HILLS HEALTHCARE, LLC,
DBA CENTERPOINT HOSPITAL: Ms. Grant stated this agreement is for a child -specific, out-of-state
Residential Child Care Facility (RCCF) and hospital services. Commissioner Ross moved to approve
said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Buck, the motion carried
unanimously.
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• 6) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #6765 EDUCATIONAL AFFILIATION AGREEMENT FOR UNPAID
INTERNSHIPS, AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN, AND TERMINATE RESOLUTIONS #2012-0148, AND
#2018-4160 - UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO: Ms. Grant stated this non -financial
agreement allows for unpaid internships with students attending the University of Northern Colorado,
College of Natural and Health Sciences. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said agreement,
authorize the Chair to sign, and terminate Resolutions #2012-0148, and #2018-4160. Seconded by
Commissioner James, the motion carried unanimously.
• 7) CONSIDER MODIFICATION LETTER FOR TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE (TAA) CASE
MANAGEMENT GRANT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO SIGN
AND SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY: Ms. Grant stated this modification is specific to extending the
performance date for the TAA Grant. Commissioner James moved to approve said modification letter
and authorize the Department of Human Services to sign and submit electronically. The motion, which
was seconded by Commissioner Buck, carried unanimously.
• 8) CONSIDER GRANT APPLICATION FOR HOUSING NAVIGATOR PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY: Ms. Grant
stated the funding, in the amount of $120,000.00, would allow for the recruitment of one (1) additional
staff member to help with housing navigation. She further stated, if awarded, the terms of the agreement
are from date of execution, through June 30, 2024. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said grant
application and authorize the Department of Human Services to submit electronically. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Ross, and it carried unanimously.
• 9) CONSIDER GRANT APPLICATION FOR HOMELESSNESS INITIATIVES INNOVATIONS
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO SUBMIT
ELECTRONICALLY: Ms. Grant stated this grant compliments the previous item, and allows access to
supportive services when people are not eligible for other services. She advised the amount of
$50,000.00 will be requested and the funds will be available through June 30, 2024, if awarded.
Commissioner Buck moved to approve said grant application and authorize the Department of Human
Services to submit electronically. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Saine, and it carried
unanimously.
• 10) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #6774 RENEWAL #1 TO PROPOSAL OF INSURANCE FOR
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (DRONES) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - ARTHUR J.
GALLAGHER RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC: Michelle Raimer, Department of Human
Resources, stated staff recommends approval of the renewal. Commissioner Ross moved to approve
said renewal and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Buck, the motion carried
unanimously.
• 11) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #6789 GRANT APPLICATION FOR ENERGY AND MINERAL
IMPACT ASSISTANCE FUNDS (EAIF) PROGRAM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PLAN (APRIL
CYCLE - TIER I) AND AUTHORIZE ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL: Elizabeth Relford, Deputy Director of
the Department of Public Works, stated this Tier I Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) grant application,
in the amount of $100,000.00, will be used to develop a County -wide Environmental Justice Plan.
Commissioner Ross moved to approve said grant application and authorize electronic submittal. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
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El 12) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #6790 GRANT APPLICATION FOR ENERGY AND MINERAL
IMPACT ASSISTANCE FUNDS (EAIF) FOR CR 77 BETWEEN SH 14 AND CR 100 IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT (APRIL CYCLE - TIER II) AND AUTHORIZE ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL: Ms. Relford stated
this Tier II DOLA grant application is for the amount of $1,000,000.00, to be used for the materials to
construct improvements to County Road (CR) 77, between State Highway (SH) 14 and CR 100, which is
part of the Haul Route Program related to Oil and Gas activities. She further stated this project is
anticipated to commence in July 2023, and be completed by December 2023. Commissioner Ross moved
to approve said grant application and authorize electronic submittal. Seconded by Commissioner Buck,
the motion carried unanimously.
13) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 94 BETWEEN CRS 39 AND 41: Amy Mutchie,
Department of Public Works, stated this closure will begin March 27, 2023, and go through March 31,
2023, to replace an irrigation culvert. She stated the detour route is both paved and gravel, with water
treatment for dust mitigation. Commissioner James moved to approve said temporary closure. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously. (Clerk's Note: Chair Freeman
inadvertently called this item #11.)
El 14) CONSIDER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR AN OPTIONAL PREMISES (COUNTY) LIQUOR
LICENSE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - FRITZLER FARMS, INC., DBA FRITZLER FARM
PARK: Karin McDougal, Assistant County Attorney, stated the renewal application has been reviewed,
and is complete, with no concerns from referral agencies. Chair Freeman confirmed there were no
representatives from Fritzler Farm Park present. Commissioner Saine moved to approve said renewal
liquor license and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it
carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
1) Steve Teets, Greeley resident, offered his comments to the Board.
2) Steven Grant, Evans resident, offered his comments to the Board.
3) 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 9:25 a.m.
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These Minutes were approved on the 5th day of April, 2023.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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