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Home My WebLink About20220304.tiffRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 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, January 19, 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 -Tern Commissioner Perry L. Buck Commissioner Steve Moreno Commissioner Lori Saine - EXCUSED Also present: County Attorney, Bruce Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon Chief Financial Officer, Cheryl Pattelli MINUTES: 1) Commissioner Buck moved to approve the Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of January 3, 2022, continued from January 17, 2022, as printed. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 1 2) Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of January 5, 2022, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the Certification of Hearings conducted on January 5, 2022, as follows: 1) COZ21-0004 — Isaia and Krista Aricayos, 2) USR21-0017 — Jeremy Martin, and 3) PUDF21-0001 — Lot Owners 1 to 23 of Martin Brothers PUD, Attn: William Buxton (Lot 6) and Mark Brandt (Lot 10). Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 2) Commissioner Moreno moved to continue review of the hearing certification for USR21-0018 - Public Service Company of Colorado, an Xcel Energy Company, to February 9, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., to allow completion of the clerical work. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. -3/10 Minutes, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 2022-0304 Page 1 BC0016 PUBLIC INPUT: Steve Teets, City of Greeley resident, inquired about the United Way of Weld County and their goals for the year 2022, in the framework of housing for the homeless population. In response, Commissioner Moreno stated lie does sit on the board for United Way and the top of their agenda is to find a permanent location for the homeless cold weather shelter. Mr. Teets, further spoke concerning the remaining 150 residents at Bonell, whomu.st relocate by the beginning of March, and stated his concern that there is nowhere for these folks to go, due to high cost of living. Commissioner Moreno stated that Mike Fitzsimons, former City of Greeley Council member, did confirm those residents were given advanced notice and they are receiving assistance to make other arrangements. 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. I PROCLAMATIONS: 1) ERIE TIGERS DAY, CLASS 4A CHEER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP - JANUARY 19, 2022: Chair James called to table this item until the end of the meeting to allow the team additional travel time, due to inclement weather. WARRANTS: 1) GENERAL WARRANTS - JANUARY 18, 2022: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 2) GREELEY-WELD COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY WARRANTS - JANUARY 14, 2022 (CONT'D FROM 1/17/2022): Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the Greeley -Weld County Airport Authority Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 3) GREELEY-WELD COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY WARRANTS - JANUARY 18, 2022: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the Greeley -Weld County Airport Authority Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. BIDS: 1) PRESENT BID #82200039 (RFQ/RFP), ENGINEERING ON -CALL SERVICES - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Rob Turf, Purchasing Department, stated ten (10) qualified proposals were received, and Department of Public Works' staff will review and return for approval at a later date. OLD BUSINESS: 1) CONSIDER MAP OF ELECTION PRECINCT BOUNDARIES IN WELD COUNTY (CONT'D FROM 1/17/2022): Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, stated a second work session was conducted and the precinct boundaries will be increased from 156 to 203. Chair James and Commissioner Freemen commented on the hard work of Ms. Koppes and her staff to research and eliminate or combine precincts, as appropriate, in the best interest of the citizens of Weld County. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said map of election precinct boundaries. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously. Minutes, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 2022-0304 Page 2 BC0016 NEW BUSINESS: 1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5470 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CATHERINE OAKLEAF: Jaime Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services, stated this contract is for a new full -term foster care home in Windsor, Colorado. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously. 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5480 AGREEMENT FOR RESPITE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CATHERINE OAKLEAF: Ms. Ulrich stated this is the same provider as listed above, but for respite care services. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Buck, the motion carried unanimously. 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5494 CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - KRYSTAL EBBINGHAUS: Ms. Ulrich stated this is a new provider for child protection services. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, carried unanimously. 4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5499 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - MARIELA CORTEZ QUINTERO: Ms. Ulrich stated this is a new fully certified kinship foster care home located in Fort Collins, Colorado. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 5) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5507 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN — JOHN AND NATALIE MCGUKIN: Ms. Ulrich stated this is a recertified foster care home located in Lafayette, Colorado. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 6) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5482 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION AND WORK PLAN FOR WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) JOBS FOR VETERANS STATE GRANT (JVSG) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN ELECTRONICALLY: Ms. Ulrich stated this expenditure authorization allows for Employment Services to provide operational services and outreach for veterans. The motion to approve said expenditure authorization and authorize the Chair to sign was made by Commissioner Moreno, seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously. 7) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5506 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION AND WORK PLAN FOR GOVERNOR'S SUMMER JOB HUNT (GSJH) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN ELECTRONICALLY:: Ms. Ulrich stated this expenditure authorization allows for Employment Services to provide job placement services and employment activities for youth seeking unsubsidized summer jobs. The motion to approve said expenditure authorization and authorize the Chair to sign was made by Commissioner Buck, seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously. 8) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID# 5516 ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF GRANT AWARD FOR INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN (ICAC) TASK FORCE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT: Sonja Kohlgraf, Sheriff's Office, stated this is an acceptance of grant money provided through the Colorado Springs Police Department for Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) for the total amount of $10,605.00 for the Northern Colorado Regional, Minutes, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 2022-0304 Page 3' BC0016 Forensic Lab, which will allow for training on the software and tools to process evidence related to child exploitation. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said acceptance of grant award and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moreno, and it carried unanimously. PLANNING: 1) CONSIDER DECOMMISSIONING/RECLAMATION PLAN AND ACCEPT COLLATERAL FOR ZONING PERMIT FOR SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY, ZPSF21-0002, LESS THAN FIVE (5) ACRES (5 CRE SEF) - SUNSHARE, LLC, C/O JAKE BOBROW: Maxwell Nader, Department of Planning Services, stated the solar energy facility is located on a 3.88 -acre site in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, and the surety bond satisfies the Weld County Code criteria and Condition of Approval #3.C of ZPSF21-0002, and has been reviewed by the Weld County Attorney. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said Decommissioning/Reclamation Plan and Acceptance of Collateral. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously. 2) CONSIDER DECOMMISSIONING/RECLAMATION PLAN AND ACCEPT COLLATERAL FOR ZONING PERMIT FOR SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY, ZPSF21-0003, LESS THAN FIVE (5) ACRES (5 ACRE SEF) - SUNSHARE, LLC, C/O JAKE BOBROW: Mr. Nader stated the solar energy facility is located on a 3.6 -acre site in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, and the surety bond satisfies Weld County Code criteria and Condition of Approval #3.E of ZPSF21-0003, and has been reveiwed by the Weld County Attorney. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said Decommissioning/Reclamation Plan and Acceptance of Collateral. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously. 3) CONSIDER PARTIAL VACATION OF LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT, LLA21-0027 — DENNIS GITTLEIN: Diana Aungst, Department of Planning Services, stated staff received a letter on December 10, 2021, requesting partial vacation of Lot B within the Lot Line Adjustment. Ms. Aungst explained Lot B is the largest lot with multiple easements, but none of them were created by the Lot Line Adjustment nor will they be affected with this request, and the resulting parcel is larger than 35 acres. Ms. Aungst further stated Lot A is also owned by Dennis Gittlein and is not to be considered with this request. Scott Ducommun, Agent, and Dennis Gittlein, applicant, were present to answer questions. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter.. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said partial vacation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously. (Clerk's Note: Chair James called for a five (5) minute recess to reconvene back at 9:30 am.) PROCLAMATIONS: 1) ERIE TIGERS DAY, CLASS 4A CHEER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP - JANUARY 19, 2022: Upon reconvening, Chair James read the proclamation for the record. In turn, each team member introduced themselves for the record. Nora Roth, Coach, thanked the Board for the recognition and for waiting for the team to arrive. Ms. Roth further mentioned how proud she is of the team for their incredible dedication and how they are gearing up for national competition in Florida next month after winning their fourth consecutive State title. Ella Mullins, Captain of the team, spoke on how incredible it was for her team to come together to win the last four State titles. Each Commissioner, in turn, congratulated the team, thanked the parents and coaches for their dedication, and for the team in setting the bar high their leadership and spirit of excellence. (Clerk's Note: Upon request of the Board, the team performed a cheer, and the group gathered for a photo opportunity.) RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the Consent Agenda. No Ordinances were approved. Minutes, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 2022-0304 Page 4 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 10:41 a.m. These Minutes were approved on the 7th day of February, 2022. ATTEST: Weld County Clerk to the Board BY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Sc tt K. James, Chair Minutes, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 2022-0304 Page 5 BC0016 ATTENDANCE LIST NAME - PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY ADDRESS (CITY, STATE ZIP) EMAIL �aUNTY t? ESIDENCE SPEAKING (Y/Nj I7?3z Css SWe co d ie�� v�1��a.1�+ O 3\( L 10 (i Q.( I E\\Ck _________________ Hello