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Home My WebLink About20221821.tiffRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2022 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 27, 2022, 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 Scott K. James, Chair Commissioner Mike Freeman, Pro-Tem Commissioner Perry L. Buck Commissioner Steve Moreno Commissioner Lori Saine Also present: County Attorney, Bruce Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon Chief Financial Officer, Cheryl Pattelli MINUTES: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of June 13, 2022, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given. AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Buck commented about the Greeley Stampede and the Weld County Fair that is coming up in about a month. Commissioner Freeman congratulated the Colorado Avalanche winners of the National Hockey League (NHL) Stanley Cup. Commissioner Moreno spoke regarding his tours of the new Greeley West High School he took with Commissioner Buck, and of the new High Plains Library building where the Greeley Tribune used to be located. Chair James stated he was in attendance for Reunification Month at the Weld County Courthouse, and echoed Commissioner Buck's excitement about the 100th Greeley Stampede and upcoming Weld County Fair. gig Minutes, Monday, June 27, 2022 Page 1 2022-1821 BC0016 PROCLAMATIONS: 1) HAILEY FREDERIKSEN DAY - JUNE 27, 2022: Chair James read the proclamation for the record. Hailey Frederiksen, Colorado Miss Rodeo and Miss Rodeo America 2022, was present to receive her proclamation, and thanked the Board for their recognition. She stated she is a Colorado native and continues to call Weld County her home, and further stated she made it her mission to use her platform to advocate for agriculture. In turn, each Commissioner expressed their pride in her representation of Weld County on a National level, and the support she continues to give to the agriculture industry and way of life, and commended her parents for their years of support. (Clerk's Note: The group gathered for a photo opportunity). WARRANTS: 1) GENERAL WARRANTS - JUNE 24, 2022: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 2) COMMISSIONER WARRANTS (SCOTT K. JAMES) - JUNE 24, 2022: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the Warrant for Chair James, as printed. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote the motion passed four (4) to zero (0), with Chair James recused. BIDS: 1) APPROVE BID #62200091, ADMINISTRATION BOARD ROOM BULLET RESISTANT PANEL INSTALLATION - FACILITIES DEPARTMENT: Christie Peters, Purchasing Department, stated three (3) bids were received, and staff's recommendation is to award the low bidder meeting specifications, Landmark Builders, Inc., for the total amount of $69,044.00. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moreno and it carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: 1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5904 AMENDMENT #1 FOR EQUIFAX VERIFICATION SERVICES FOR USE OF THE WORK NUMBER AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AND SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY: Jamie Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services, stated the Colorado Department of Human Services has issued a new amendment for access to the Equifax Verification Services (EVS) database to verify employment and income data resulting in more efficient eligibility determination, fraud prevention, and work activity participation. Commissioner Saine moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign and submit electronically. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. a 2) CONTRACT ID #5940 AMENDMENT #1 TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF FOOD PREPARATION SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO: Ms. Ulrich stated the amendment is to continue to partner with the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) to provide food preparation services to vulnerable and aging adults in the County. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Buck, the motion carried unanimously. 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #6033 AMENDMENT #1 FOR 2022 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) GRANT FUNDS FOR AREA AGENCY ON AGING (AAA) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AND SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY: Ms. Ulrich stated the Weld County Area Agency on Aging has received additional grant funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to continue to develop, implement and increase services to secure and maintain maximum independence and dignity for the aging population in Weld County under the Older American's Act. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign and submit electronically. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, carried unanimously. Minutes, Monday, June 27, 2022 Page 2 2022-1821 BC0016 4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5953 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR CHASE BUILDING CABINET HEATER DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES (INFORMAL BID #B2200088( AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - G2 CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC.: Toby Taylor, Director of the Facilities Department, stated the project was initially published as a formal bid, but this agreement with G2 Consulting Engineers, Inc., is the result of an informal bid due to the low cost, amounting to $4,000.00, for design and engineering for a cabinet heater located in the Chase Building. Commissioner Saine moved to approve said agreement and authorize Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously. 5) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #6004 CHANGE ORDER TO AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR WELD COUNTY TRAINING SITE AND SHOOTING RANGE PROJECT (BID #B2100116) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - ROCHE CONSTRUCTORS, INC.: Mr. Taylor stated, during construction, it was discovered there were no bullet traps or drainage for the traps specified in the range design plans for the 200 -and 300 -yard long ranges. He further stated the traps and drainage are required to safely use these ranges, for an added cost of $117,581.57. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said change order and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman. Commissioner Moreno stated the change order was discussed during a work session with the Board, and upon the request from Commissioner Moreno, Mr. Taylor explained the details. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously. . 6) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #6015 APPLICATION FOR 2022-2023 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (HMEP) GRANT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Roy Rudisill, Director of the Office of Emergency Management, presented the application to request $127,879.00, in funding to subsidize salaries, benefits, and supplies. He stated the grant requires a twenty percent (20%) County match of $25,575.80, for the term from July 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023. The motion to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign was made by Commissioner Buck, seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously. 7) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #6030 TASK ORDER CONTRACT FOR AIR QUALITY PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AND SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY: Mark Lawley, Director of the Department of Public Health and Environment, stated the contract is a continuation for the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment to perform air quality functions; such as, operate an air quality monitoring network, conduct inspections and provide enforcement guidance, issue burn permits, and respond to complaints. Mr. Lawley stated for these services, the County will receive an amount not to exceed $131,605.76. Commissioner Saine moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Moreno, the motion carried unanimously 8) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #6032 FDP COST REIMBURSEMENT SUBAWARD AGREEMENT FOR HPV FREE COLORADO PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AND SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY - DENVER HEALTH AND HOSPITAL AUTHORITY (DHHA): Mr. Lawley stated the agreement is part of the alliance for a collaborative project funded by the Cancer Cardiovascular and Chronic Pulmonary Disease Grants Program, used to promote education awareness of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine. He noted the department will be reimbursed an amount up to $26,738.00 for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign and submit electronically. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion. Upon a roll call vote, the motion passed four (4) to one (1), with Commissioner Saine opposed. Minutes, Monday, June 27, 2022 Page 3 2022-1821 BC0016 9) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #6044 CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR TITLE X FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AND SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY: Mr. Lawley stated the purpose of this amendment is to extend the term from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, for the Family Planning Program that strives to reduce unintended pregnancy by ensuring access to quality reproductive health services to County residents, for a total of $318,331.00, of which $135,932.00 is federal funding and $182,399.00 is state funding. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign and submit electronically, which was seconded by Commissioner Buck. Upon a roll call vote, the motion passed four (4) to one (1), with Commissioner Saine opposed. 10) CONSIDER ENTRY UPON VARIOUS LANDS BY WELD COUNTY VEGETATION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST: Tina Booton, Department of Public Works, requested approval to enter upon the lands stated in the staff memorandum. In response to Chair James, Ms. Booton explained the process that she goes through prior to coming before the Board for permission to enter lands. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said entry upon various lands. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. Ei 11) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 59 BETWEEN SH 52 AND CR 16.5: Amy Mutchie, Department of Public Works, stated the closure will begin on July 11, 2022, and go through August 19, 2022, for a re -deck of Bridge 59/16A, and the detour route is both paved and gravel roads. She further stated magnesium chloride will be used for dust mitigation on the gravel roads, and message boards will be placed in advance of the closure. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said temporary closure. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. IR 12) CONSIDER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR DRAFT HORSE SHOW AT 2022 WELD COUNTY FAIR AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - NORTHERN COLORADO DRAFT HORSE ASSOCIATION: Jenette Masarie, CSU Extension Service of. Weld County, stated the draft horse show will be held on July 23, 2022, during the Weld County Fair. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Saine, and it carried unanimously. t 13) CONSIDER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR VETTE FEST AT 2022 WELD COUNTY FAIR AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CORVETTES WEST CAR CLUB CHAPTER: Ms. Masarie stated this event will be held on July 31, 2022. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Saine, the motion carried unanimously. :l 14) CONSIDER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR MOUNTED SHOOTERS AT 2022 WELD COUNTY FAIR AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - COLORADO REGULATORS: Ms. Masarie stated the Colorado Regulators Mounted Shooters Show will be on July 23, 2022. Commissioner Saine moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Buck, the motion carried unanimously. le 15) CONSIDER 2022 ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS: Cynthia Martin, CDBG Analyst of the Department of Finance and Administration, stated the awards listed in the Resolution are approved by the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee (CDBGAC). She introduced Don Cognac, Trustee for the Town of Firestone, and Paula Mahle, Director of Economic Development for the Firestone Urban Renewal Authority, and they both thanked the Board for their support and explained the importance of the Single - Family Rehab Program. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said allocation. The motion was Minutes, Monday, June 27, 2022 Page 4 2022-1821 BC0016 seconded by Commissioner Freeman. Mark Gray, Director of the Department of Public Works for the Town of Keenesburg, and Lori Kuntz, Town of Keenesburg Manager, thanked the Board for their support. 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 9:37 a.m. These Minutes were approved on the 11th day of July, 2022. BO D OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS W D COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: Weld County Clerk to the Board BY: eputy Clerk to the Board . James, Chair Lori Saine Minutes, Monday, June 27, 2022 Page 5 2022-1821 BC0016 Hello