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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 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 26, 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 — EXCUSED
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 12, 2023, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and it
carried unanimously.
=_ READ ORDINANCE BY AUDIO: Commissioner Ross moved to read Code Ordinance #2023-13
by audio. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
• CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on July 12, 2023, as follows: 1) PCSC22-0021 — Donn Foster and Mary Lee Hardy,
c/o Foster Trucking, Inc., and 2) USR23-0004 - Shannon Kemp. Commissioner Ross seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
• AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
• CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner James moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed.
Commissioner Ross seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
El PRESENTATIONS:
1) RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, PLANNING COMMISSION - SAM GLUCK: Chair Freeman read the
certificate for the record. The Board thanked him for his volunteer efforts for the citizens of Weld County.
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• 2) RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - LONNIE FORD AND
KATHRYN WITTMAN: Chair Freeman read the certificate for the record. The Board thanked them for
their volunteer efforts for the citizens of Weld County.
El 3) RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, JUVENILE COMMUNITY REVIEW BOARD — LEXI DUHRING:
Chair Freeman read the certificate for the record. The Board thanked her for her volunteer efforts for the
citizens of Weld County.
• WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS - JULY 25, 2023: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
El BIDS:
1) APPROVE BID #B2300139, COMMAND UNIT (QTY 1) - FLEET SERVICES AND SHERIFF'S
OFFICE: Rose Everett, Purchasing Department, stated staff recommends selecting the lowest bidder
who met specifications, Transwest Truck Trailer and RV, for a total amount of $497,852.00. She
explained Transwest will supply the chassis to TriVan Truck Builders of Ferndale, Washington, to
complete the build for a 2024 Freightliner M2 Chassis upfitted with a TriVan Command Truck Body.
Ms. Everett noted the low bid from McCandless Truck Center did not meet the chassis specifications.
Commissioner James moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck,
and it carried unanimously.
• 2) APPROVE BID #B2300138, SECURITY CAMERA INSTALLATION - FACILITIES
DEPARTMENT: Carolyn Geisert, Purchasing Department, stated staff recommends selecting the lowest
bidder who met specifications, Walcom Integration, for a total amount of $38,285.00. Commissioner Buck
moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross, and it carried
unanimously.
El 3) PRESENT BID #B2300140, CENTENNIAL CENTER HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR
CONDITIONING (HVAC) AND ELECTRICAL UPGRADES - FACILITIES DEPARTMENT: Ms. Geisert
stated one (1) bid was received and staff will make a recommendation on August 9, 2023.
• 4) PRESENT BID #B2300146, 1555 NORTH 17TH AVENUE, GREELEY, SHERIFF'S OFFICE
RECORDS UNIT CABLING — DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Ryan Rose, Director
of the Department of Information Technology, stated three (3) bids were received and staff will make a
recommendation on August 9, 2023. He stated this cabling is for the network and voice project.
• NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #7242 AWARD LETTER AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
FOR 2023 PAUL COVERDELL FORENSIC SCIENCE IMPROVEMENT GRANT FOR NORTHERN
COLORADO REGIONAL FORENSIC LABORATORY, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AND
SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY: Sonja Kohlgraf, Sheriff's Office, on behalf of Daren Ford, Director of the
Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory, stated this award letter and agreement is in the amount
of $28,876.00, and will be used for identified costs for training for crime analysts. Commissioner Ross
moved to approve said award letter and agreement and authorize the Chair to sign and submit
electronically. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
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• 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #7247 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE 2023
EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN — CITY OF GREELEY: Ms. Kohlgraf stated this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
allows the County to receive justice assistance funds in the amount of $59,192.00, and is split with the
City of Greeley, who is the fiscal agent. She explained the County's portion of funds will be $15,207.00
to assist in law enforcement efforts to prevent crime with the use of therascopes. Commissioner Ross
moved to approve said MOU and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner James, the
motion carried unanimously.
• 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #7223 ACCEPTANCE OF PURCHASE ORDER FUNDS FOR
COLORADO WORKS SUBSIDIZED TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (CW STEP), AND
AUTHORIZE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO DISBURSE FUNDS: Jamie Ulrich, Director of
the Department of Human Services, explained this state funding assists Colorado Works recipients in
attaining living -wage, permanent jobs through employment opportunities with subsidized wages,
including apprenticeships, on-the-job training, transitional jobs, and paid internships. Commissioner
James moved to approve said purchase order and authorize the Department of Human Services to
disburse said funds. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
• 4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #7224 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF
FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
ROLAND AND LATRICE GRAHAM: Ms. Ulrich stated this contract is for a new provisional foster care
home located in Aurora, Colorado. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said contract and authorize
the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James, and it carried unanimously.
El 5) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #7232 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF
FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
ANDREW WILSON AND BIANCA ROMERO: Ms. Ulrich stated this contract is for a new provisional
kinship foster care home located in Fort Collins, Colorado. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said
contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Ross, the motion carried
unanimously.
• 6) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #7233 AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR
COURT DOCUMENT TRANSLATION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - OLIVA BILINGUAL
SERVICES: Ms. Ulrich stated this is an agreement to assist with court document translation for the
Department of Human Services. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said agreement and authorize
the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner James, the motion carried unanimously.
• 7) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #7235 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR SERVICE
DELIVERY AGREEMENTS PURSUANT TO WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT
(WIOA), AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Ulrich stated the purpose of this MOU among the
Department of Human Services, Employment Services of Weld County, Workforce Development Board,
and Aims Community College is to establish the roles and responsibilities pursuant to the implementation
of provision of Section 121(c) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), of 2014.
Commissioner James moved to approve said MOU and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which
was seconded by Commissioner Ross, carried unanimously.
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• 8) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #7236 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR ONE -STOP
OPERATOR MONITORING PURSUANT TO WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT
(WIOA), AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Ulrich stated the purpose of this MOU is to establish
the roles and responsibilities to implement the Colorado Policy Guidance Letter to conduct monitoring of
one -stop operators. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said MOU and authorize the Chair to sign.
The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Buck, carried unanimously.
El 9) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #7237 AMENDMENT #1 TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL
DATA -ACCESS CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR AND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
TO SIGN AND SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY: Ms. Ulrich stated this amendment for data -access will allow
for the addition of input access to the MyUI+ system for individuals who monitor the Reemployment
Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program. Commissioner James moved to approve said
amendment and authorize the Chair and Department of Human Services to sign and submit
electronically. Seconded by Commissioner Buck, the motion carried unanimously.
• 10) CONSIDER INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR USE OF WELD COUNTY OIL AND
GAS ENERGY DEPARTMENT STAFF TO ASSIST WITH 1041 OIL AND GAS LOCATION
ASSESSMENT ENFORCEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - TOWN OF KEENESBURG:
Jason Maxey, Director of the Department of Oil and Gas Energy, stated this agreement with the Town of
Keenesburg will allow for County employees to assist with evaluating and addressing questions or
concerns from citizens concerning 1041 Weld County Oil and Gas Location Assessment (WOGLA)
enforcement. Commissioner Buck expressed she wishes the County could have agreements of this
nature in place with all the municipalities and thanked staff for their efforts, and she further moved to
approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
James. Chair Freeman agreed with the sentiments expressed by Commissioner Buck, and further stated,
often times, smaller communities just don't have the staffing capabilities to address the needs of the Weld
County citizens and the fact that the County can come alongside the communities to help is a great thing.
There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
• 11) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #7246 AGREEMENT FOR RELOCATION OF POTABLE WATER
PIPELINE FOR BRIDGE 54/13A REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
LITTLE THOMPSON WATER DISTRICT: Michael Bedell, Department of Public Works, stated this
agreement is for the relocation of a 12 -inch diameter potable water main pipeline to be located in the
recently purchased right-of-way easement as part of the construction of Bridge 54/13A replacement. He
stated the cost associated with this agreement is $999,300.00, and they will coordinate with the Little
Thompson Water District to have this completed between September and December 2023, prior to the
upcoming bridge construction. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said agreement and authorize the
Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner James, the motion carried unanimously.
• 12) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #7255 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE
2023 LOCAL MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION AND MITIGATION OPTIONS FUNDS (MMOF) FOR
ON -DEMAND TRANSIT SERVICES FOR UPPER FRONT RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
REGION (UFRTPR), AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN — VIA MOBILITY: Evan Pinkham, Department
of Public Works, stated this agreement allows for on -demand transit services for various communities in
unincorporated Weld County with Via Mobility. He stated additional 5311 funding has allowed this service
to be utilized by anyone, when initially it was assumed, it could only serve those who are 60+ or have
disabilities. Commissioner Ross commended staff for their efforts on a job well done, and further moved
to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner James, the
motion carried unanimously.
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• 13) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #7256 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE
2023 LOCAL MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION AND MITIGATION OPTIONS FUNDS (MMOF) FOR
ON -DEMAND TRANSIT SERVICES FOR NORTH FRONT RANGE METROPOLITAN PLANNING
ORGANIZATION (NFRMPO), AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN — VIA MOBILITY: Mr. Pinkham stated
this is related to the item of business previously listed, but clarified this project is specific to the Town of
Johnstown which does not have the additional 5311 funding; therefore, this is restricted to senior adults
and those who have disabilities. Commissioner James moved to approve said agreement and authorize
the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Ross, the motion carried unanimously.
• 14) CONSIDER REVISED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR HORSE AND
CARRIAGE SERVICES FOR 2023 WELD COUNTY FAIR, AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN, AND
RESCIND RESOLUTION #2023-1209, DATED MAY 1, 2023 - MOUNTAIN SHADOW CARRIAGES,
C/O DARIN HENRY: Matthew Conroy, Assistant County Attorney, on behalf of Hannah Swanbom,
Director of CSU Extension Office of Weld County, stated the revised contract corrects the amounts for
services. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said revised agreement, authorize the Chair to sign,
and rescind Resolution #2023-1209, dated May 1, 2023. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Buck, carried unanimously.
= 15) CONSIDER PERMIT APPLICATION AND REPORT OF CHANGES TO CHANGE, ALTER, OR
MODIFY LIQUOR LICENSED PREMISES, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CIRCLE K STORES,
INC., DBA CIRCLE K STORE 2709846: Mr. Conroy stated this application is to modify the facility located
at State Highway (SH) 119 and Interstate 25 (1-25). He further stated there was an inspection conducted
on July 13, 2023, where minor issues were noted, which have since been addressed by the applicant,
and were noticed to the public on July 14, 2023. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter.
Commissioner Ross moved to approve said application, and authorize the Chair to sign.
Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
• 16) 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 the attached list (Exhibit A) are items that will be sent for auction on August 16,
2023. Commissioner James moved to approve said declaration of certain equipment as surplus property
and sale of same at auction, and delegate authority to the Controller to sign any necessary documents.
Seconded by Commissioner Ross, the motion carried unanimously.
• 17) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY BOARD:
Commissioner Ross moved to approve said appointment. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
• 18) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO BUILDING TRADES ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
Commissioner Ross moved to approve said appointment. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
• 19) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD:
Commissioner Ross moved to approve said appointment. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
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.._=_ 20) CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO WELD FAITH PARTNERSHIP COUNCIL:
Commissioner Ross moved to approve said appointments. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
• 21) CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: Commissioner Ross moved to
approve said appointments. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James, and it carried
unanimously.
• 22) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING COMMISSION:
Commissioner Ross moved to approve said appointment and reappointments. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
• 23) CONSIDER REAPPOINTMENT TO COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS BOARD:
Commissioner Ross moved to approve said reappointment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Buck, and it carried unanimously.
• 24) CONSIDER REASSIGNMENT TO WELD COUNTY BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS:
Commissioner Ross moved to approve said reassignment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
James, and it carried unanimously.
• 25) CONSIDER REASSIGNMENT AND APPOINTMENT TO JUVENILE COMMUNITY REVIEW
BOARD: Commissioner Ross moved to approve said reassignment and appointment. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
El PLANNING:
1) FIRST READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2023-13, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND
REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 21 AREAS AND ACTIVITIES OF STATE INTEREST,
CHAPTER 23 ZONING, AND CHAPTER 29 BUILDING REGULATIONS OF THE WELD COUNTY
CODE (OIL AND GAS EQUIPMENT/TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS): Tom Parko, Director of the
Department of Planning Services, alongside Jason Maxey, Director of the Department of Oil and Gas
Energy, stated the proposed changes are regarding elimination of duplicative processes to allow for
efficient operations between the departments. Mr. Parko explained Chapter 23 exempts zoning permits
for telecommunication towers on an oil and gas facility used for security purposes, as long as the height
of the towers are less than 70 feet in height. He further explained Chapter 29 exempts various types of
oil and gas equipment from building permits, since they are already associated to the 1041 WOGLA
Permit. Lastly, Mr. Parko explained Chapter 21 better clarifies the definition of an oil and gas facility.
Mr. Parko informed the Board this has been reviewed by the Planning Commission and the County
Attorney, and requested to adopt the changes as Pending Ordinance Doctrine upon approval of First
Reading, to proceed with implementing these changes. Mr. Maxey reiterated the importance of efficiency,
and stated these proposed changes will allow for that to occur. He thanked the Board for their
considerations in streamlining processes for staff and oil and gas operators alike. In response to Chair
Freeman, Mr. Maxey confirmed these processes are already required as part of the WOGLA permitting.
No public comment was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner James moved to approve Code
Ordinance #2023-13 on First Reading, as a Pending Ordinance Doctrine to proceed with implementing
the process. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross, and it carried unanimously.
• PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment offered.
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RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The Resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the
Consent Agenda. Code Ordinance #2023-13 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 9:33 a.m.
These Minutes were approved on the 9th day of August, 2023.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Weld County Clerk to the Board
BY:
eputy Clerk to the Board
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L. Bu k, Pro-Tem
Scott K. James
Kevin D. Ross
EXCUSED
Lori Saine
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