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Home My WebLink About20220155.tiffRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 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 12, 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 Also present: County Attorney, Bruce Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon Controller, Chris D'Ovidio MINUTES: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of December 29, 2021, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the Certification of Hearings conducted on December 29, 2022, as follows: 1) MUSR14-0030 (formerly USR-1704) — Platte River Biogas, LLC. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. (Clerk's Note: This item is pending finalization and will be relisted for approval on January 26, 2022.) PUBLIC INPUT: Steve Teets, City of Greeley resident, spoke on the oil and gas pipeline regulations in regards to where wells are placed. Chair James informed Mr. Teets that there is a public hearing on January 31, 2022, and referenced the Final Reading of Code Ordinance #2022-01. In response to Mr. Teets, Chair James informed him that the last North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization (NFRMPO) meeting was virtual due to the weather. Mr. Teets spoke on the closing of Bonell Community and further referenced an article published in the Greeley Tribune, reporting the current residents WERE given two (2) months to relocate elsewhere, and the purchaser (City of Greeley) plans to demolish the facility and reconstruct affordable housing. Mr. Teets commented "affordable housing" is not always affordable, and further mentioned that he would like to see local, non-profit organizations come together and provide shelter for the growing homeless population. AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda Minutes, Wednesday, January 12, 2022 2022-0155 3 f 1 o Page 1 BC0016 CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed. Commissioner Saine seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. WARRANTS: 1) GENERAL WARRANTS - JANUARY 11, 2022: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 2) GREELEY-WELD COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY WARRANTS - JANUARY 7, 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. iii BIDS: 1) PRESENT BID #B2100146, DELL EMC ECS SECONDARY ARCHIVAL STORAGE — DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Ryan Rose, Director of the Department of Information Technology, stated two (2) bids were received and staff will review and return with a recommendation of approval on January 26, 2022. 2) PRESENT BID #B2100147, DELL EMC DATA DOMAINE AVAMAR — DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Mr. Rose stated two (2) bids were received and staff will review and return with a recommendation of approval on January 26, 2022. 3) PRESENT BID #B2100148, DELL EMC POWERSCALE A300 — DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Mr. Rose stated three (3) bids were received and staff will review and return with a recommendation of approval on January 26, 2022. NEW BUSINESS: 1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5407 CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN — EVOKE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, LLC: Jaime Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services, stated this agreement provides mental health services for the child welfare population. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5419 AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR FOSTER CARE AND KINSHIP PRE -CERTIFICATION AND BOOSTER TRAINING AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - AMERICA'S KIDS BELONG, INC.: Ms. Ulrich stated this agreement allows for one-on-one training for kinship and foster care certification. Commissioner Saine moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Buck, the motion carried unanimously. 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5446 AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR BILINGUAL TRANSLATION SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - OLIVA BILINGUAL SERVICES: Ms. Ulrich stated this agreement allows for documentation to be translated from the English language to the Spanish language. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, carried unanimously. Minutes, Wednesday, January 12, 2022 2022-0155 Page 2 BC0016 4) CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR MENTAL WELLNESS PROGRAM SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR TO SIGN - IOME: Kelly Leffler, Department of Human Resources, stated this agreement provides wellness services for Weld County employees and eligible dependents, as approved in the 2022 Budget. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 5) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5512 NON-EXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WITHIN CRS 59 AND 18 PUBLIC ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - TOWN OF KEENESBURG: Elizabeth Relford, Deputy Director of the Department of Public Works, stated this agreement is for the Town of Keenesburg to construct connecting pedestrian sidewalks that meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements within the right-of-way for County Roads (CR) 59 and 18. In response to Chair James, Mark Gray, Town of Keenesburg representative, confirmed it is their intention to construct and maintain the pedestrian sidewalks with an annexation agreement with the County at a later date. The motion to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign was made by Commissioner Buck, seconded by Commissioner Moreno, and it carried unanimously. 6) CONSIDER TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF CR 80 BETWEEN CR 37 AND U.S. HWY 85: Clay Kimmi, Department of Public Works, stated this closure starts on January 17, 2022, and lasts until April 30, 2022, for the demolition and reconstruction of a bridge located on CR 80 leading up to the intersection of County Road 37. Mr. Kimmi stated there are message boards to inform the traveling public of the closure. In response to Commissioner Freeman, Mr. Kimmi confirmed the local residents will still have access to and from their homes and businesses. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said temporary road closure. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Saine and it carried unanimously. 7) CONSIDER CONSENT TO ENFORCEMENT FOR 2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, WITH AMENDMENTS, WITHIN CERTAIN AREAS OF UNINCORPORATED WELD COUNTY LYING WITHIN FORT LUPTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT: Tom Parko, Director of the Department of Planning Services, explained this request allows for enforcement of the 2018 International Fire Codes by the Fort Lupton Fire Protection District in unincorporated Weld County. He further stated staff has reviewed the proposed codes for consistency, and to ensure they have the four exceptions outlined under Resolution #21-004, Exibit B. Mr. Parko confirmed no Fire District representatives were present. Commissioner Freeman commented that the one exeception that has been an issue a number of times in the past is requiring sprinklers in unincorperated Weld County, and Mr. Parko indicated that exception has been addressed. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said consent to enforcement. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. 8) CONSIDER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR RETAIL LIQUOR STORE (COUNTY) LIQUOR LICENSE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CROW VALLEY, LTD., DBA CROW VALLEY LIQUORS: Bob Choate, Assistant County Attorney, gave a brief overview of this establishment and the ownership, which was transferred to Robert Eckhoff in January 2021. He stated there are no concerns from referrals, and staff recommends approval. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said renewal and authorize the Chair to sign said application and license. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. 9) CONSIDER RENEWAL LIQUOR APPLICATION FOR HOTEL AND RESTAURANT (COUNTY) LIQUOR LICENSE WITH ONE (1) OPTIONAL PREMISES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - RNR, LLC, DBA MCCARTY'S AT EATON COUNTRY CLUB: Mr. Choate gave a brief overview of this Minutes, Wednesday, January 12, 2022 2022-0155 Page 3 BC0016 establishment and the ownership of Paul Speck since 2016. He stated there are no concerns from referrals, and staff reccomends approval. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said renewal and authorize the, Chair to sign said application and license. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. PLANNING: 1) CONSIDER PARTIAL VACATION OF TWO -LOT RECORDED EXEMPTION, RE -1772, FOR REMOVAL OF LOT B - ARTHUR GRIFFITHS: Diana Aungst, Department of Planning Services, stated staff received a letter of request for partial vacation for the removal of Lot B, dated November 17, 2021, and further gave an overview of the property. Ms. Aungst stated Lot B is the largest lot with multiple easements, but none of them were created by the original Recorded Exemption plat and will not be affected by this request, and the lot be vacated will be larger than 35 acres in size. Ms. Aungst further expressed Lot A is also owned by Mr. Griffiths and is not apart of this request, and she showed slides of maps for the record. Zach Brammer and Bobby Dishell, representatives of Mr. Griffiths, were present for 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. 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 9:28 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WEL COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: J&;�, Sc'('es, James, Chair Weld (`ni inhi (lark fn +ha Rnarri M Minutes, Wednesday, January 1.2, 2022 2022-0155 Page 4 BC0016 ATTENDANCE LIST t/(? 4ZZ NAME PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLYADDRESS ( 1'FY,. TAT ZIP) r EMAIL. COUNTY OF RESIDENCE SPEAKING (YIN)? c-fL)e P.O. & � �� o��Z �e v Y C l?r� MW`�i — �o b S t rU Co Q7& � �G Vl �(�1 K �Q r G AYhLcaal /\ t� C��rc,f .�1ADS G ____ __ ,✓tea- - �.�-C Hello