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Minutes
Board of County Commissioners
Weld County, Colorado
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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 19, 2025, 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 Perry L. Buck, Chair
Commissioner Scott K. James, Pro-Tern
Commissioner Jason S. Maxey
Commissioner Lynette Peppier
Commissioner Kevin D. Ross
Also present:
Clerk to the Board, Esther Gesick
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Minutes: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the below listed Minutes of the Board
of County Commissioners meeting, as printed. Commissioner Peppier seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously.
1. Minutes from November 5, 2025
Certification of Hearings: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the below listed
Hearing Certificates. Commissioner James seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
1. RES25-0014 — Weld County School District No. RE-2
2. USR25-0016 — Patricia Buxman, do Pivot Solar 66, LLC, Pivot Solar 67, LLC, and
Pivot Solar 68, LLC
3. USR24-0019 — NGL Water Solutions DJ, LLC
Amendments to Agenda: There were no amendments to the Agenda.
Consent Agenda: Commissioner James moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as
printed. Commissioner Peppier seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Warrants:
1. General Warrants: Commissioner Maxey moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
Bids:
1. Approve Bid #B2500104, Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Trunks —
Department of Information Technology: Toby Taylor, Purchasing Department,
described the review process and stated staff recommends selecting the lowest
bidder who met specifications, ALLO, for a total amount of $54,330.84.
Commissioner James moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Peppier and it carried unanimously.
2. Approve Bid #B2500127, Courthouse Limestone Repair Design and
Engineering Services — Facilities Department: Mr. Taylor stated staff received
two (2) proposals and recommends selecting the overall best value bidder who
met specifications, CSHQA, for a total amount of$91,675.00. Commissioner Ross
moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James
and it carried unanimously.
New Business — General:
1. Consider Quote for Purchase of Blackline Air Monitoring Equipment for
Hazmat Team Pursuant to Cooperative Purchasing Contract Terms and
Conditions Between Sourcewell and Sea-Western, Inc.: Mr. Taylor stated the
Office of Emergency Management desires to purchase Blackline Air Monitoring
Equipment for the HAZMAT Team and the Windsor-Severance Fire Rescue.
He stated Section 5-4-80 of the Weld County Code allows expenditures not
requiring a procurement process, and staff recommends the purchase of said
equipment, for the amount of $120,942.00. Commissioner Peppier moved to
approve said quote. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it
carried unanimously.
2. Consider Quotes for Purchase of Corrosion Inhibited Magnesium Chloride
Liquid De-Icing Products (Torch LT) Pursuant to State Cooperative Pricing
Agreement Terms and Conditions with GMCO Corporation, dba New GMCO,
LLC: Mr. Taylor stated the Department of Public Works desires to purchase
corrosion inhibited magnesium chloride liquid de-icer (Torch LT) and reviewed the
amounts for the various types for the record. He explained Section 5-4-80 of the
Weld County Code allows for the purchase and indicated staff recommends
approval, for an amount not to exceed $390,000.00. Commissioner Maxey moved
to approve said quote. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it
carried unanimously.
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3. Consider Quote for Purchase of Granular De-Icing Material (Ice Slicer RS)
Pursuant to State Cooperative Pricing Agreement Terms and Conditions with
Envirotech Services, Inc.: Mr. Taylor stated the Department of Public Works
desires to purchase granular de-icer and reviewed the amounts per ton for the
record. He indicated staff recommends approval, for an amount not to exceed
$565,000.00. Commissioner James moved to approve said quote. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously.
4. Consider Acceptance of 2025 Abstract of Assessment and Authorize Chair
to Sign: Brenda Dones, Weld County Assessor, reviewed the report amounts for
the record, stated the total is an increase of 2.5%, and includes the gross and net
value for school districts. She stated, historically, the report would match, but 2024
legislature established a different assessment rate between local governments and
schools ($20.7 Billion) or $500 Million more than County. Lastly, it shows municipal
values, and Oil and Gas remains the primary economic driver, and she
recommended approval so it can be submitted to taxing authorities. In response to
Commissioner Peppier, Ms. Dones confirmed there are 658 local governments.
Commissioners Ross commended Ms. Dones and staff for the accurate report,
commented on the differing valuations which resulted in a significant amount of
extra work, which feels like keeping two (2) sets of books for every property and
impacts the system of checks and balances . Commissioner James extended his
thanks to staff for tackling an unfunded mandate. Ms. Dones stated she anticipates
further changes, as well as a net increase regardless of property values.
Chair Buck extended her appreciation to the team and stated Weld County has
one of the lowest mill levies in the state that has given back over half a Billion to
residents. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve and accept said Abstract of
Assessment and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
5. Consider Updated List of Arbitrators for Property Valuation Appeals:
Esther Gesick, Clerk to the Board, requested additional time to finalize the list and
recommended a continuance to November 24, 2025. Commissioner Ross moved
to continue said list to Monday, November 24, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
6. Consider Contract ID #10091 Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA) Work Plan
for Wagner Peyser 10% Migrant Seasonal Farm Worker (MSFW) Program and
Authorize Chair, Department of Human Services, and Workforce
Development Board to Sign: Jamie Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human
Services, stated the work plan allows the department to provide funding for
personnel, training, travel, and materials. Commissioner Maxey moved to approve
said NFA work plan, and authorize the Chair, Department of Human Services, and
Workforce Development Board to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
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7. Consider Contract ID #10100 Academic Affiliation Agreement for Colorado
School of Public Health (Colorado SPH) Educational Programs for Enrolled
Students and Authorize Chair to Sign — University of Northern Colorado,
College of Natural and Health Sciences: Jason Chessher, Director of the
Department of Public Health and Environment, stated the founding agreement that
established the relationship among Colorado State University (CSU), University of
Colorado (CU), and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) was approved in
2024. He explained UNC has requested a separate agreement, but the terms
remain identical to 2024 version, and stated the benefits of the program is a
pipeline of trained personnel and professors who offer continuing education for
department staff. Commissioner James moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Peppier,
and it carried unanimously.
8. Consider Contract ID #10095 Memorandum of Agreement to Purchase
Property Interest for Temporary Construction Easement and Permanent
Slope Easement for Design-Build Project of High Plains Boulevard (County
Road 9.5) Between County Roads 32 and 34, and Authorize Chair to Sign all
Necessary Documents — Blue Sky Dairy, LLC: Cameron Parrott, Department of
Public Works, stated the agreement allows the County to purchase of right-of-way
(ROW) and easements, for a total amount of $829,593.00. Commissioner James
moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign all necessary
documents. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maxey and it carried
unanimously.
9. Consider Reimbursement Letter Agreement for County Road 9.5 Lateral
Ditch Crossing and Authorize Chair to Sign — Allan and Shelly Carlson:
Mr. Parrott explained the letter agreement is tied to the High Plains Boulevard
improvements project and clarified there is no acquisition of land; however, the
property owners are seeking reimbursement for crossing a ditch that provides
water to their property, and staff recommends approval. Commissioner James
moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
10. Consider Establishing Neighborhood to be Served, Designate
Commissioner to Make On-Site Inspection, and Set Hearing Date Concerning
Application for Vintner's Restaurant (County) Liquor License —
Kingman Enterprises, Inc., dba Kingman Estates Winery: Matthew Conroy,
Assistant County Attorney, stated the County received an application for a wine
tasing room to be located at 7865 County Road (CR) 2, just west of CR 17. He
explained there needs to be an inspection of the establishment and stated staff
recommends setting the date for the public hearing to consider the application on
December 22, 2025. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said establishment of
neighborhood to be served, designate Commissioner James for the site inspection,
and set the hearing on December 22, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Maxey and it carried unanimously.
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Public Comment: No public comment was offered.
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.
The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, approved the above
and foregoing Minutes, on motion duly made and seconded, by the following vote on the
8th day of December, A.D., 2025:
Perry L. Buck, Chair: Aye 410
Scott K. James, Pro-Tem: Aye �► � 1 •ie)��
Jason S. Maxey: Aye r/ i,.
Lynette Peppier: Aye Kevin D. Ross: Aye ��� I*"
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Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board
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