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Home My WebLink About20231781.tiffRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO MONDAY, JUNE 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, June 26, 2023, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. leg 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 — EXCUSED 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 June 12, 2023, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the Certification of Hearings conducted on June 12, 2023, as follows: 1) Needs to be Addressed in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan. Commissioner James seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. El 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. COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner James reported he and Chair Pro-Tem Buck attended the Department of Human Services Reunification Party at the Weld County Courthouse, highlighted stories that were shared, and commended staff who work to reunify families. Commissioner Ross reported he and Commissioner Freeman attended the Accelerate Colorado National Association of Counties (NACo) conference in Washington, D.C. He stated there was great dialogue between business owners/leaders and elected officials concerning various issues impacting the state of Colorado. Commissioner Saine reported she attended a meeting at the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), and discussed costs, challenges due to inflation in transportation matters, and the per mile cost rates, since they have risen from $1,000,000.00, to $1,250,000.00, per mile. She also Minutes, Monday, June 26, 2023 Page 1 2023-1781 BC0016 attended the Highway 52 Coalition, which was very successful with their scoping meetings with various communities that are interested in funding for a roundabout project at County Road (CR) 59, and State Highway (SH) 52, and further stated the design for this project has been completed, and is under the estimated budget. Commissioner Saine stated the traffic light timing project through CDOT on SH 52, between CR 13 and Interstate 25 (1-25) has been a success in alleviating traffic back up and accidents at York Street. She stated she was a participant at the stakeholder meeting on Solar, and the Women in Agriculture Conference planning sessions with the CSU Extension Office of Weld County. Commissioner Saine recalled recent conversations concerning the training for administering Narcan (Naloxone), which segued into the concern that the Weld County Code currently prohibits firearms on County property. She called for concealed carry permit holders to be able to do so within the County buildings and proposed a work session to update Chapter 3 for safety concerns, in addition to a work session for best practices for Colorado Revised Statute (C.R.S.) Section 24-6-42. Chair Pro-Tem Buck reported she attended a graduation for those who have successfully completed their diversion programs for alcohol abuse through the Department of Justice Services. ei WARRANTS: 1) GENERAL WARRANTS - JUNE 23, 2023: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. BIDS: 1) APPROVE BID #B2300120, LAW ADMINISTRATION ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION - FACILITIES DEPARTMENT: Carolyn Geisert, Purchasing Department, stated staff recommends selecting the lowest bidder who met specifications, Peak Elevator, LLC, for a total amount of $209,175.00. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Saine, and it carried unanimously. = 2) APPROVE BID #62300122, NORTH JAIL SECURITY GRID CEILING REPLACEMENT - FACILITIES DEPARTMENT: Ms. Geisert stated one (1) bid was received, and after review, staff recommends rejecting this bid as it far exceeds the budgeted amount for this project. Commissioner Saine moved to reject said bid, per staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross, and it carried unanimously. Fi 3) PRESENT BID #62300130, 2023 PARKING LOT POTHOLE REPAIRS - FACILITIES DEPARTMENT: Ms. Geisert stated two (2) bids were received and staff will make a recommendation on July 10, 2023. 4) PRESENT BID #B2300074, ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR WELD COUNTY TRAIL DESIGN PROJECT (REQUEST FOR QUOTE/REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL [RFQ/RFP]) - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Ms. Geisert stated three (3) proposals were received and staff will make a recommendation at a future date to be determined. NEW BUSINESS: 1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #7115 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR RAPID HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV) / HEPATITIS C VIRUS (HCV) / SYPHILIS TESTING DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR PRO-TEM TO SIGN: Jason Chessher, Director of the Department of Public Health and Environment, stated this memorandum of understanding (MOU) is for rapid point of source testing for HIV, HCV, and Syphilis, as there has been a recent increase of confirmed cases in Weld County. He stated early detection and subsequent treatment is crucial to prevent rapid spread of these diseases. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said MOU and authorize the Chair Pro-Tem to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James, and it carried unanimously. Minutes, Monday, June 26, 2023 Page 2 2023-1781 BC0016 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #7143 TASK ORDER CONTRACT FOR STRENGTHENING U.S. PUBLIC HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE, WORKFORCE, AND DATA SYSTEMS GRANT, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR PRO-TEM TO SIGN AND SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY: Mr. Chessher stated this contract provides pass through funding from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to advance and strengthen Colorado's public healthcare workforce capacity from July 1, 2023, through November 30, 2027, in the amount of $452,695.00. He stated the funding can be used for a variety of programs, with the County's intent to utilize this funding to offset costs. Commissioner James moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair Pro-Tem to sign and submit electronically. Seconded by Commissioner Ross, the motion carried unanimously. • 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #7144 TASK ORDER CONTRACT FOR RETAIL FOOD, CHILD CARE, AND SCHOOL INSPECTION PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR PRO-TEM TO SIGN AND SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY: Mr. Chessher stated this contract is for reimbursement for costs related to regulatory inspection programs, from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, in the amount of $40,000.00, based on the number of permits in Weld County. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair Pro-Tem to sign and submit electronically. Seconded by Commissioner James, the motion carried unanimously. 4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #7149 AMENDMENT #7 FOR NURSE HOME VISITOR PROGRAM (NHVP) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AND SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY: Mr. Chessher stated this program offers highly trained nursing care for new mothers to recieve pregnancy education, developmental care for children up to two (2) years old, from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. In response to Commissioner Saine, Mr. Chessher confirmed there is no cost to the County due to grant funding. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair Pro-Tem to sign and submit electronically. Seconded by Commissioner James, the motion carried unanimously. • 5) CONSIDER EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 44 BETWEEN CR 33 AND U.S. HWY 85: Amy Mutchie, Department of Public Works, presented this request to extend the temporary closure of County Road (CR) 44, between CR 33 and United States (U.S.) Highway (HWY) 85, on behalf of Jalisco International, Inc., due to weather delays. She stated this closure is for roadway and intersection improvements for a flyover project for the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), through July 10, 2023. In response to Commissioner Ross, Curtis Hall, Director of the Department of Public Works, gave a brief update to the current status of various County Roads due to weather -related damages. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said extension of temporary closure. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James, and it carried unanimously. • PLANNING: 1) FINAL READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2023-07, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 17 PUBLIC PLACES OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE (CAMPING ON PUBLIC PROPERTIES): Bruce Barker, County Attorney, read the title for the record, and further stated there are no changes since Second Reading. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Saine moved to approve Code Ordinance #2023-07 on Final Reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James, and it carried unanimously. El PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The Resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the Consent Agenda. Code Ordinance #2023-07 was approved on Final Reading. Minutes, Monday, June 26, 2023 Page 3 2023-1781 BC0016 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. These Minutes were approved on the 10th day of July, 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST:,, Weld County Clerk to the Board BY: eputy Clerk to Board EXCUSED M. - re=man, Chair erry L,, BuclyJ Pro-Tem Scott K Jam Kevin D. Ross Lori Saine Minutes, Monday, June 26, 2023 Page 4 2023-1781 BC0016 Hello