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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 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, April 20, 2022, at the hour of 9:00 a.m.
In 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 April 6, 2022, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and it
carried unanimously.
El READ ORDINANCE BY AUDIO: Commissioner Freeman moved to read Code Ordinance
#2022-04 by audio. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, 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.
El WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS - APRIL 19, 2022: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
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a,__= 2) GREELEY—WELD COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY WARRANTS - APRIL 19, 2022:
Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the Greeley -Weld County Airport Authority Warrants, as
printed. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. In response to
Commissioner Moreno, Commissioner Saine confirmed, with her ability to view the digital registers
associated with the Greeley -Weld County Airport Authority Warrants, they can be combined with General
Warrants.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5735 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR WORKFORCE
INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) NATIONAL FARM WORKER JOBS PROGRAM
(NFJP) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - ROCKY MOUNTAIN SERVICE EMPLOYMENT
REDEVELOPMENT (RMSER): Jaime Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services, stated the
non -financial Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) maintains the roles and responsibilities for
continuation of the provisions outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Commissioner Buck moved to approve said Memorandum of Understanding and authorize the Chair to
sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Saine, and it carried unanimously.
El 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5725 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF
FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN —
DONALD AND JENNIFER TUPPER: Ms. Ulrich stated this is a new foster care kinship provider located
in Longmont, Colorado. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to
sign. Seconded by Commissioner Freeman, the motion carried unanimously.
El 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5736 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF
FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
WADE CONNER AND DANA BIEBER: Ms. Ulrich stated this is a new foster care kinship provider located
in Mead, Colorado. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to
sign. Seconded by Commissioner Buck, the motion carried unanimously.
_= 4) CONSIDER EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 15 BETWEEN CRS 40 AND 42:
Amy Mutchie, Department of Public Works, requested to extend the closure on behalf of the construction
contractor, SMH West, LLC, due to weather delays and an unforeseen conflict with two (2) additional
waterlines that were not known in the beginning, and further stated the original request for closure on
CR 15 was approved beginning March 9, 2022, through April 22, 2022. Ms. Mutchie stated the
construction company is requesting an additional three (3) weeks to be completed by May 13, 2022. In
response to Commissioner Moreno, Ms. Mutchie confirmed digital message boards were used originally
for the closure, and she will request message boards be in place again, to advise the citizens of the
extension. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said extension of temporary closure. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously.
5) EXPRESSION OF OPPOSITION TO PROHIBITIONS ESTABLISHED IN COLORADO'S
"REPRODUCTION HEALTH EQUITY ACT" AGAINST THE PROMULGATION AND ENFORCEMENT
OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ZONING AND BUILDING CODE REGULATIONS THAT PROTECT THE
HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF WELD COUNTY CITIZENS: Bruce Barker, County Attorney,
stated he drafted the Resolution to oppose House Bill (HB) 22-1279, from the standpoint of how the bill
impacts local building and zoning authority, which is within the jurisdiction of the Board of Commissioners.
Mr. Barker further noted HB 22-1279 has already passed in legislation and was signed into law on April 4,
2022; therefore, this Resolution is simply expressing the Board's opposition, and continued to explain, in
the State's haste to get this bill approved, it allowed the right reproductive clinics to exist in any zone
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district, and build facilities without local zoning approval, or consideration of local building codes. In
response to Chair James, Mr. Barker confirmed that in no way does this Resolution have legal standing,
strengthen Weld County Codes, nor overturn this Act; he further stated there is no legal precedence, or
effect, to the notion of becoming a Sanctuary County. In response, Chair James clarified that the only
way to get to the legality of HB 22-1279 is through legal proceedings. Commissioner Freeman
commented that local County Government cannot sue State Government. Chair James opened this
Resolution for public testimony. In turn, each person making public testimony, stated their oppositions to
HB 22-1279, and urged the Board to consider taking a stand against this legislation, (Elaine Giersch,
Steven Hall (Exhibit A), Stacey Casteel, Thomas Cox, Lyn Tausan, Andrew LaRue, Ashley Milton,
Rhonda Pastelak, Christina Smart, Pastor Steven Grant, Burt Lisery, Joella Mitchell, Reverend David
Meek (Exhibit B), Kristy Neely, and Mark James). Commissioner Saine moved to approve said
expression of opposition to the "Reproduction Health Equity Act." The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Buck. Chair James opened this matter for discussion among the Board. In response to
each person who shared their commentary, Commissioner Saine thanked them for being the voice for
the voice -less, and expressed the inherent value of certain inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit
of happiness, with the first being life. Commissioner Buck echoed Commissioner Saine's sentiments.
Chair James shared his sentiments that he, too, agrees with most of the comments that have been stated;
however, as an elected official, he cannot ignore the law. Chair James further stated he believes
government should stay small and not attempt to take authority it does not have, and to act on behalf of
the citizens would also mean being moved into a place of not upholding the law. Upon a roll call vote, the
motion did not pass, with Commissioners James, Freeman, and Moreno abstained, and no further action
was taken by the Board.
6) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: Commissioner Freeman moved to
approve said appointment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried
unanimously.
PLANNING:
1) CONSIDER VACATION OF TWO -LOT RECORDED EXEMPTION, RECX16-0075, AND
RECOMBINE LOTS INTO ONE PARCEL - JEFFERY AND RHONDA THOMPSON, AND SCEBBI
FAMILY TRUST, C/O RYAN AND LISA SCEBBI, TRUSTEES: Diana Aungst, Department of Planning
Services, stated staff received a letter on March 4, 2022, requesting a full vacation of the plat of Recorded
Exemption, RECX16-0075, and to recombine the lots into one (1) parcel, Ms. Aungst explained there is
a ten -foot (10) water line easement located on Lot B, that will be vacated per the applicant's request, and
there is a shared well agreement for well water access that will need to be terminated. Ms. Aungst stated
there is a 30 -foot access and utility easement that allows access to all other properties, and the applicant
wishes to keep this easement, and the resulting parcel will be larger than 35 acres. Ms. Aungst gave a
brief description of the property and location while displaying aerial and vicinity maps for reference. She
further stated staff recommends approval to vacate RECX16-0075, subject to the following Conditions of
Approval: 1) the applicant is to submit a vacation plat for review, and upon approval, be sent for recording,
and 2) the applicant is to submit and record the termination of the existing shared well agreement. Scott
Ducommun, applicant representative, was present for questions. No public testimony was offered
concerning this matter. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said vacation, with Conditions of
Approval. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
2) FIRST READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2022-04, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND
REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 23 ZONING OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE
(CHANGE OF ZONE): Tom Parko, Director of Planning Services, introduced Dawn Anderson,
Department of Planning Services, who gave an overview and explanation of proposed amendments to
specific sections within Chapter 23. Ms. Anderson stated on April 5, 2022, Planning Commission
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recommended to adopt the Code Ordinance, but proposed a joint work session with the Board, prior to
the Second Reading. Tim Naylor, AGPROfessionals, LLC, stated his concerns with some of the language
and requested a stakeholder's meeting to discuss this matter, and further stated his concern of how the
Change of Zone process does not create an impact, so it would be difficult to ensure whether the road is
adequate, and if the impact occurs at a Site Plan Review or Use by Special Review process, then the
roads should be addressed at that time. Mr. Naylor commented, if the roads are maintained by the
County, it should already meet the minimum standards. Chair James requested that staff schedule a
one (1) hour work session and invite the stakeholders. In response to Chair James, Mr. Naylor stated
there are currently no minimum standards for roads concerning the difference between commercial or
residential traffic, and posed that these standards should be happening during the impact report with a
traffic study. Commissioner Saine commented on the importance of adequate roads, but agreed they
need to determine when the proper time should be. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve
Code Ordinance #2022-04 on First Reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and
it carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the
Consent Agenda. Code Ordinance #2022-04 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 10:26 a.m.
These Minutes were approved on the 4th day of May, 2022.
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To: Weld County Commissioners April 20, 2022
Good morning commissioners,
Thank you for finding unity and the strength to bring forth the Sanctity of Life Proclamation for Weld County. Over the
past several years, I've had the pleasure of getting to know 4 of you fairly well. Some better than others but I have
always had an appreciation for all your service to Weld County.
During the years I have known you, we have had numerous conversations and discussions ranging from simple politics
and government to God and an unborn child's right to life. I'm happy to say all four of you have repeatedly confirmed
your commitment to personhood, the rights of an unborn child and sanctity of his or her life. Today I thank each of you
for standing for the unborn and standing for the righteous and prosperous future of Weld County through God's
continued blessings.
Genesis 9:8 "Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least who are members of my family, you did it to
me."
We live in evil day. Who could have imagined that our own Colorado State Legislature and Governor would codify the
approval of murdering babies, even after their birth?
I thank you for standing for the unborn. Thank you for standing for the righteous and prosperous future of Weld County
through God's continued blessings and most of all, thank you for standing up to the very face of evil in government
seated in Denver.
Ephesians 6:13 "Therefore take up the full armor of God, that you maybe able to withstand in the evil day, and
having done all to stand, stand.
Human Sanctity of Life and the proposed proclamation is a hill worth fighting and dying for. What comes next, the
elderly, the afflicted, the handicapped, the sick or simply just the unfortunate. It all starts with those that cannot speak
for themselves. Will we stand in the face of this demonic adversity? Will we speak for the speechless?
We have a wonderful community in Weld County. I have the privilege of serving on the Weld County Faith Partnership
which provides much needed aid and support to the less fortunate, the fatherless and others. But it is all for naught if
we condone as a people, as a community or as a County. There must be a line drawn where we say NO or there will be
NO prosperity nor quality of life in Weld County. In short, Weld County will be cursed. You can safeguard the blessings
of this county and it's prosperous future by unanimously adopting the "Sanctity of Life" proclamation.
Thank you again for taking this courageous step and standing.
I want to leave you with two last scriptures.
Matthew 25:40 — "And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, in as much as ye have
done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me."
Deuteronomy 30:19-20 "I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and
death, blessing and cursing: therefore, choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live."
Thank you and may God continue to bless Weld County,
Stegeo qde
Founder of Calling the 7000
Associate Pastor Destiny Christian Center
970.302.3999
1863 Vista Plaza Street
Severance Colorado 80550
NEED FREE Good News Club after school class 4 Elementary Er Middle Schools! through Child Evangelism
Fellowship.
THEN CO votes n a gay Governor, 1st n America!! God Calls it an Abomination!
That Summer, largest historic forest fire n CO History!! Denver back n historic drought!! Plus pandemic
virus!! 1,000's dying!!
Even WORST Forest Fires!! 1,084 houses destroyed!! Plus businesses!
Because Pastors haven't Preach all the Bible, Christians haven't or don't vote correctly. NEED 2 get Christians to
run for school Er government Offices Et then, VOTE them in!
God destroyed the world with a Flood because they wanted to do what their flesh wanted to & they didn't have to
obey God.
Sodom Er Gomorrah was destroyed because of disobedience Er sexual perversion - just like happening in America!
Which was raised up by God to be a Christian Nation!! David Burton www,walibuildersxom
King Saul lost his kingdom Er life because he didn't think he had to obey God or the Prophet Samuel!
What happen to King David when he didn't go out Er fight when he was suppose to!
What happen to David when he disobey God Er counted his Army?
7 times in the book of Judges, God Chastise His Own Children for Not obeying Him!
What happen to King Neb.? Er his grand son Balthazar - who knew better?
New Testament- King Herod died - when He didn't give God the Glory! Rich Man went to hell!
What happen when Annias Er Sapphire lied? Immediate death! Yes, God IS Merciful to us!! Rev 21 Er 22 tells us
all liars Er idolators (people who worship other things (hunting Er education, etc) miss Heaven!
I do a monthly letter 2 the Editor. Lions Club, VFW, Er Antique tractor club Chaplain.
Have r 1938 red Farmall F-20 tractor, (which I have a Miracle testimony!) n r 4th of July Parade.
We're Honored 2 Portray n buckskins r relative, Legendary Mt Man Joe Er Vir in (Nez Pierce Chief's daughter)
Meek, OR. FREE done over 14,000 kids, 14 retirement homes, 6 rendezvous, Er have won awards. Inspirational,
Educational, Miracle, True History stories, Er whatever u need me 2 talk about.
I've written my "burn -out" testimony that happen 3 yrs after, MA, Counseling! It just about killed me! Honored 2
share on TV Er radio!
Written 8 short stories 4 Youth, Er my autobiography.
JESUS! Have MERCY Er send a HOLY GHOST REVIVAL!
At any moment, WE Will stand before Almighty God Er Answer to HIM for what you have done or haven't done!
He will either say, "Well done, Good Er Faithful Servant!" or "Go to the Lake of Fire Forever!"
You make the Choice! Jn 3:16 Lk 24:49 John 14-16 Acts 1-3 I Thess. 4:16-18 Rev 21 Er 22
God RICHLY BLESS, PROTECT, Er USE YOU for HIS HONOR Er GLORY!
In JESUS' Love, USAF England, Germany, Er Thailand EVANGELIST David Er Beverly Meek, MA
3409 W 6 St Rd Greeley, CO 80634 970-978-0541
Pastors, Christians-- r u guilty 4 having only 15 Republicans (Conservatives) at the Capitol? Therefore, they voted 2 keep
killing babies n the Mother's womb! right up til birth! 4 any reason!!! 'don't have 2 even tell the parents of
minors!!!
Pastors, Christians-- r u guilty 4 not getting the bibleinschools.net 4 high schools? N 41 States Et Briggsdale,
CO! Er FREE Good News Clubs 4 Elementary Er Middle Schools?? Some of u large Churches could get it done by next
yr!!!
Christian Greetings, School Board, Honorable Ministers,
THANKS SO MUCH for Your Great Ministry! We Greatly Appreciate it! We desire to assist you in making it
easier, save Millions of Dollars, ft Save students ft adults lives 4 Eternity!
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE 2 TEACH THE TRUTH! To confirm ft affirm that your students were Created in the Im-
age of God ft have a Divine Purpose
in Life! The Holy Bible is the Truth Et Needs 2 h read ft obeyed! You Need 2 Faithfully Attend Church! Ft Obey
Your Parents ft those n Authority!!!
YOU WILL Stand before Almighty God Et Answer to HIM at any Moment!!
How much is it going to cost us in lose of property ft lost of Valuable Lives; before we get the Bible back in R
Schools, Colleges, ft Government???
Jesus warns us to be about the Father's Business. "To him that knows to good Er does it not, to him that is sin." James
4:17
I prayed in CO Senate, 3/5/02, Et 6 Senators walked out! made National News Er Canada. Greeley Tribune 3/6 Er 3/11 Er
Rocky Mt News!
I prayed for a Holy Ghost Revival! CO would stop murdering Er killing babies. (U S Supreme Court is Considering it right
now!) At Noon, a Senator told me that CO was the 1st State to allow abortion!!! Gov Love Er Rep Lamb in
1967! which brought about Roe vs Wade 1973!
THAT Summer!- 2002- CO had the 5 worst Historic forest fires (Missionary Ridge Er Haman)! Worst drought in History!
Just got over in 2019!! Over $5 million State budget cuts! W Nile hit us! (we almost had a mother die!)
Gov Owens separated from his Catholic wife.
10 yrs later, as CO was trying to pass a gay bill!! EVEN worst historic forest fires in CO Springs! Et STILL in
drought! (which I testified at the "public" hearing Er NO other Pastor was there! Only 1 laymen from Loveland that testi-
fied against the bill!! I was so mad!)
Have u testified r sent people to testify at "public" hearings on Moral bills? Have u contacted your Congressmen every yr?
EVEN WORST historic forest fires in CO history, Black Forest! - But CO elects the 1st gay Speaker of the House in Amer-
ica! (who was the author of the gay bill!!) Then CO passes the gay bill! Er pot bill!
Then- 2013 - BIBLICIAL FLOOD!! (Newscasters called it?) We lost our Church van Er 3 families lost their houses!
NOW, the virus, the Protests, CO Capitol spray painted Er windows broken!, killing people, Er destruction of property!!
1 lady got Prayer Et Bible out of "public" Schools --Madam Marie O'hara n 1963 Er 64!!
NEED bibleinschools.net Online, Elective, Legal, Bible Curriculum!! . -4-1,-States! Endorsed by Chuck Norris,
Davi n-wallbuilders.org, Er many others! Separation o urch Et State is a LIE from the devil!
In 2018, After I attended their meetings every 2 wks, for a yr Et 4 months!, School District 6 Board voted 6-1 NO!
The wk before the vote- Meeker School water main burst!! Kids had 2 attend a Church! No one complained!
NOW- 2018, we've had 5 suicides! That I know about.
That's why you NEED to teach the Bible! We were Created in the Image of God! NOT from a tadpole!! We have divine
Purpose in Life! 6 Yr Old girl hung herself somehow on a handicap swing at Cristy McCuffle! 8 yr old Greeley boy died
in Windsor Parade.
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