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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MONDAY, APRIL 11, 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 11, 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
El MINUTES: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the Minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of March 28, 2022, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and it
carried unanimously.
• CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Saine moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on March 28, 2022, as follows: 1) Public Hearing Concerning the 2022-2023 Annual
Action Plan Proposed Use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds. Commissioner Buck
seconded the motion, which 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: There were no reports.
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PRESENTATIONS:
1) RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, BUILDING TRADES ADVISORY COMMITTEE - KEVIN PAGEL
AND JERRY LEMONS: Chair James read the certificates for the record. Jerry Lemons was present to
accept said certificate of recognition. (Clerk's Note: The group gathered for a photo opportunity.)
El PROCLAMATIONS:
1) COLORADO SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK - APRIL 10-16, 2022: Chair James read the
proclamation for the record. Roy Rudisill, Director of the Office of Emergency Management, thanked the
Board for the proclamation and urging the citizens of Weld County to be informed and ready for when
severe weather happens. Mr. Rudisill further stated this is an opportunity to partner with the National
Weather Service, for training and other services provided to citizens, first responders and medical
professionals. In turn, each Commissioner expressed their appreciation for the information shared with
the community, and the teamwork and leadership exhibited by the Office of Emergency Management for
the citizens of Weld County and other communities in times of need. (Clerk's Note: The group gathered
for a photo opportunity.)
..= 2) NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK - APRIL 10-16, 2022:
Chair James read the proclamation for the record. Tina Powell, Director of the Department of Public
Safety Communications, thanked the Board for the trust and unwavering support of her team and the first
responders, and further shared small examples of the challenging calls they address in the dispatch
center. Each staff member introduced themselves for the record. In turn, each Commissioner expressed
how humbling it is to take the opportunity to sit alongside the staff of the dispatch center. Commissioner
Freeman commented on the Department of Public Safety Communications transition in 2013, from the
City of Greeley to the County, and the phenomenal improvements made with implementation of software,
combined with incredible training to help the dispatchers remain calm during the high stress and uncertain
situations. Commissioner Saine moved to make an amendment to the second Whereas paragraph of this
proclamation to say, "While there are many different occupations, being a dispatcher is a special calling.
To the people they help, they are heroes." Chair James seconded the motion, using Chair's prerogative,
and the motion passed unanimously. (Clerk's Note: The group gathered for a photo opportunity.)
. = WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS - APRIL 8, 2022: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
2) GREELEY-WELD COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY WARRANTS - APRIL 5, AND 8, 2022:
Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the Greeley -Weld County Airport Authority Warrants, as
printed. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote, the motion passed four (4)
to one (1), with Commissioner Saine opposed.
3) COMMISSIONER WARRANTS (SCOTT K. JAMES) - APRIL 8, 2022: Commissioner Moreno
moved to approve the Commissioner Warrant, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and
upon a roll call vote, the motion passed four (4) to zero (0), with Chair James recused.
4) COMMISSIONER WARRANTS (STEVE MORENO) - APRIL 8, 2022: Commissioner Freeman
moved to approve the Commissioner Warrant, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and
upon a roll call vote, the motion passed four (4) to zero (0), with Commissioner Moreno recused.
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NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER AMENDMENT #4 TO AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES FOR MOTOR VEHICLE
SELF-SERVICE KIOSKS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - INTELLECTUAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.:
Bruce Barker, County Attorney, on behalf of Carly Koppes, Weld County Clerk and Recorder, explained
the amendment is a phased retrofit to help mitigate fraud in the first quarter of 2022. Commissioner
Moreno commented on how great these kiosks are, and when directions are followed, they work efficiently
to reduce long lines and wait times, and he further moved to approve said amendment and authorize the
Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
2) CONSIDER APPLICATION, GRANT AWARD LETTER AND SUMMARY OF GRANT AWARD
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR HELP AMERICANS VOTE ACT (HAVA) ELECTION SECURITY
AWARD, AND AUTHORIZE CLERK AND RECORDER TO SUBMIT APPLICATION
ELECTRONICALLY, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AND SUBMIT GRANT AWARD
ELECTRONICALLY: Mr. Barker, on behalf of Ms. Koppes, stated the County has received grant funds,
in the amount of $14,055.09, that will go toward the purchase and installation of security cameras and
security measures on the doors. Commissioner Moreno moved to affirm said application, accept the grant
award letter and summary of grant award terms and conditions, authorize the Clerk and Recorder to
electronically submit the application, and authorize the Chair to sign and submit the grant award
electronically. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
• 3) CONSIDER DECLARATION OF 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 items listed are at their end -of -life, and ready for auction on April 13, 2022.
Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said declaration of surplus property, approve sale of same at
auction, and authorize the Controller to sign any necessary documents. Seconded by Commissioner
Buck, the motion carried unanimously.
• 4) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 70 BETWEEN CRS 39 AND 41: Amy Mutchie,
Department of Public Works, stated this closure began March 31, 2022, and will go through April 29,
2022, for the emergency replacement of a partially collapsed irrigation culvert. Ms. Mutchie stated the
road is secured, but is currently under water and it will take time to drain and dry before repairs can be
made. Ms. Mutchie further explained the detour route has a one (1) mile section of gravel road, and water
will be used for dust mitigation, as needed. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said temporary
closure. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moreno, and it carried unanimously.
=. 5) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 22 BETWEEN CRS 31 AND 41: Ms. Mutchie
stated this closure will begin on April 25, 2022, and go through June 17, 2022, for Bridge 22/35A deck
replacement and subsequent road construction. Ms. Mutchie stated road signs and message boards will
be in place, with the detour route having two (2) miles of gravel road, where magnesium chloride will be
used for dust mitigation. In response to Commissioner Freeman, Jay MacDonald, Director of the
Department of Public Works, stated there are limited detour options, they intend to close the road in
phases to keep traffic moving, and will rebuild the entire five (5) mile segment. Commissioner Freeman
moved to approve said temporary closure. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moreno, and it
carried unanimously.
• 6) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said appointment. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Saine, and it carried unanimously.
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PLANNING:
1) CONSIDER IMPROVEMENTS AND ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT ACCORDING TO
POLICY REGARDING COLLATERAL FOR IMPROVEMENTS, AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN, AND
ACCEPT OFF -SITE COLLATERAL FOR USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT, USR19-0063 -
LAZY TWO RANCH, LLC, AND DUANE AND LYNN ROSS, C/O CONNELL RESOURCES, INC.:
Jazmyn Trujillo -Martinez, Department of Planning Services, requested approval of the Improvements
Agreement and acceptance of Project Collateral, in the total amount of $474,801.50, procured in the form
of a performance bond from Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America, and further stated the
applicant understands the required improvements to be completed included in the scope of work.
Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said agreement, accept Project Collateral, and authorize the
Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, 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 9:33 a.m.
These Minutes were approved on the 25th day of April, 2022.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELL OUNTY, COLORADO
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Scot K. James, Chair
Weld County Clerk to the Board
BY:
eputy Clerk to the Board
Mike Freeman, Pro -Tern
EXCUSED DATE OF APPROVAL
Perry L. Buck
teve Moreno
XCUSED DATE OF APPROVAL
Lori Saine
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