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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 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, December 5, 2022, at the hour of 9:00 a.m.
Ei 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 - EXCUSED
Commissioner Perry L. Buck
Commissioner Steve Moreno
Commissioner Lori Saine
Also present:
Assistant County Attorney, Karin McDougal
Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon
Chief Financial Officer, Cheryl Pattelli
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MINUTES: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the Minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of November 21, 2022, as printed. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion,
and it carried unanimously.
ala PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed.
Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
RE COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Buck stated she attended an event
to celebrate Rick Jenkins, who recieved the United Way of Weld County's Humanitarian of the Year
Award, which was well attended and a beautiful event. She also stated she attended the retirement party
for Commissioner Moreno, that also had a huge turnout and was a great celebration. Commissioner
Saine stated she attended the American City Exchange Council as a representative of Weld County, and
reported Weld County was talked about almost the entire conference due to the Energy Environment
Symposium, where others are wanting to replicate what Weld County does. Chair James congratulated
the Roosevelt Roughriders for their Class 3A football championship; and Eaton Reds for their Class 2A
football championship; and expressed his pride in Weld County high school sports.
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I WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS - DECEMBER 2, 2022: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the
General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
{l BIDS:
1) APPROVE BID #62200161, CENTENNIAL CENTER AND COURTHOUSE BURGLAR ALARM
INTRUSION PROJECT - FACILITIES DEPARTMENT: Christie Peters, Purchasing Department, stated
staff recommends rejecting the two (2) bids received, due to the cost of each bid far exceeding the
anticipated budgeted amount. Commissioner Saine moved to reject said bid, per staff's recommendation.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
'- NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER CONTRACT TO BUY AND SELL REAL ESTATE (23973 CARR RURAL), AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS — LAZY TWO RANCH, LLC:
Toby Taylor, Director of the Facilities Department, stated this contract is for the purchase of nearly 160
acres directly adjacent to the future Weld County Rail Spur site. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve
said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck.
Commissioner Moreno thanked Mr. Taylor and staff for offering opportunities for the future of the County,
and with no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
1, 2) CONSIDER TAX INCENTIVE AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §30- 11-123, AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - SPHERE RENEWABLES: Don Warden, Director of the Department of
Finance and Administration, stated this agreement provides a 50% personal property tax incentive
payment, in the amount of $11,688.00, over a ten (10) year period. Mr. Warden explained the company
is located in Fort Lupton, Colorado, the intends to relocate 15 employees, and hire 75 additional people
who reside in Weld County over the next year. He further stated Sphere Renewables is making an
$8 Million investment, and meets all criteria for this incentive. In response to Commissioner Saine, Mr.
Warden explained this company produces materials needed for wind turbine blades built by Vestas
Blades America, Inc. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair
to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Buck, the motion carried unanimously.
FT 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #6514 APPLICATION FOR BEAT AUTO THEFT THROUGH LAW
ENFORCEMENT (BATTLE) SUB GRANTEE FUNDING AND AUTHORIZE SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO
SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY: Sonja Kohlgraf, Sheriff's Office, presented the application to apply for
$45,864.95, in Colorado Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) funding, which will be used to
purchase an additional Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) System and the supporting cellular
service. In response to Commissioner Saine, Captain Sam Kaneta III, explained this license plate reader
is intended to be strategically placed in a 'hot spot', such as Del Camino, Colorado, due to high traffic
volume and associated crime in the area. He further stated the ALPR system is shared by many other
agencies in the State, and any time a ping has been made it will send the notification throughout the
whole system for an effective response. Commissioner Saine moved to approve said grant application
and authorize the Sheriff's Office to electronically submit. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Buck, carried unanimously.
(7 4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #6525 PROJECT PROPOSAL APPLICATION FOR 2023
NORTHEAST COLORADO ALL HAZARD STEERING COMMITTEE (NEAHR) HOMELAND SECURITY
GRANT, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN, AND SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO SUBMIT
ELECTRONICALLY: Ms. Kohlgraf explained the Sheriff's Office is requesting to apply for the NEAHR
Homeland Security Grant, in which the City of Greeley will be the fiscal agent. She stated the funds, in
the amount of $30,182.00, will be used to purchase breaching equipment for the Weld County Regional
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SWAT Team, which will allow them to safely solve critical incidents while observing a suspect and giving
commands without forcing an unnecessary confrontation, in accordance with the State's updated
guidelines. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said grant application and authorize the Chair to
sign, and the Sheriffs Office to submit electronically. Commissioner Saine seconded the motion, and it
carried unanimously.
tL_ 1 5) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #6531 AGREEMENT FOR RELOCATION OF FIBER OPTIC LINES
FOR STONEHAM DRAINAGE AND ROADWAY PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
STONEHAM COOPERATIVE TELEPHONE CORPORATION: Erich Green, Department of Public Works,
stated this agreement defines the rights and responsibilities of the County and Stoneham Cooperative
Telephone Corporation regarding the proposed drainage improvements project. He mentioned existing
roadways are already maintained by the County, and the County will contribute funding, in the amount of
$13,112.50, to offset expenses for the relocation of the fiber optic lines. Commissioner Buck moved to
approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion,
and it carried unanimously.
''. 6) CONSIDER CANCELLATION OF 2022 OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FOR
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT: Chris D'Ovidio, Controller, stated the
cancellation of the accounts receivable for the Department of Public Health and Environment Clinic, in
the total amount of $13,973.83, are the sum of accounts that have not had any activity since April 1,
2022. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said cancellation. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
;'. 7) CONSIDER DECLARING CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY, APPROVE
SALE OF SAME AT AUCTION WITH ROLLER AND ASSOCIATES, AND DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO
CONTROLLER TO SIGN ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS: Cheryl Pattelli, Chief Financial Officer,
stated the listed equipment is set to go to auction on December 7, 2022. Commissioner Saine moved to
approve said declaration as surplus property, approve sale at auction, and authorize Controller to sign
any necessary documents. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moreno, and it carried
unanimously.
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ilfzJi PLANNING:
1) CONSIDER DECOMMISSIONING PLAN AND ACCEPT COLLATERAL FOR A SITE SPECIFIC
DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT, USR22-0022, FOR A SOLAR
ENERGY FACILITY (SEF) OUTSIDE OF SUBDIVISIONS AND HISTORIC TOWNSITES IN THE A
(AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT -ARTHUR GRIFFITHS, C/O CBEP SOLAR 5, LLC: Diana Aungst,
Department of Planning Services, stated the Use by Special Review (USR) Permit was approved on
October 26, 2022, and Condition of Approval #5.A requires collateral, in the amount of $274,597.11, for
decommissioning per Weld County Code. She stated a Surety Bond was submitted and deemed
acceptable by staff. Zach Brammer, representative, was present for questions. Commissioner Saine
moved to approve said decommissioning plan, and accept collateral. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Moreno, and it carried unanimously.
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 9:17 a.m.
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These Minutes were approved on the 19th day of December, 2022.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WE COUNTY, COLORADO
ATTEST: W.,ta,A) 6 ,eiro•,1
Weld County Clerk to the Board
BY:
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eputy Clerk to the Board
S4ott K. James, Chair
EXCUSED
Mike Freeman, Pro-Tem
Perry . Buck
Steve Moreno
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