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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2021
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 21, 2021, 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 Steve Moreno, Chair
Commissioner Scott K. James, Pro -Tern
Commissioner Perry L. Buck
Commissioner Mike Freeman
Commissioner Lori Saine
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Clerk to the Board, Esther Gesick
Controller, Barbara Connolly
MINUTES: Commissioner James moved to approve the Minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of April 19, 2021, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and it
carried unanimously.
PUBLIC INPUT: Steve Teets, Greeley resident, requested statistics related to COVID-19 related
deaths in the Greeley/Evans area. He commented he is not in support of using Energy and Mineral Impact
Assistance Funds to construct a roundabout at the intersection of 35th Avenue and O Street. Lastly, he
inquired concerning transportation mobility funding being allocated by the North Front Range
Metropolitan Planning Organization (NFRMPO). Chair Moreno stated engineering studies indicate
roundabouts foster safer vehicle movement and can be designed to ensure large trucks can maneuver
safely. Commissioner James explained the Upper Front Range and North Front Range funding for
various projects in northern Colorado, referred Mr. Teets to www.weldhealth.org to obtain current
COVID-19 data, and confirmed the Interstate 25 and U.S. Highway 34 Coalitions both still exist, and the
U.S. Highway 85 Coalition exists but is not as active. Lastly, Chair Moreno explained the future redesign
of the junction at U.S. Highways 34 and 85 will involve collaboration among multiple local governments
and the Colorado Department of Transportation.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner James moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed.
Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
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WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS — APRIL 21, 2021: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote, the motion
carried four to one, with Commissioner Saine opposed.
BIDS:
1) APPROVE BID #B2100064, ON -SITE MEDICAL CLINIC SERVICES - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN
RESOURCES: Rob Turf, Purchasing Department, stated staff is requesting this matter be continued to
allow additional time for staff to analyze the proposals. Commissioner Freeman moved to continue said
bid to April 28, 2021. Seconded by Commissioner Buck, the motion carried unanimously.
2) APPROVE BID #B2100066, PAVING REPLACEMENT (1250 H STREET, GREELEY) —
FACILITIES DEPARTMENT: Mr. Turf stated All Pro Pavement is the low bidder which meets
specifications, for an amount of $479,000.00. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said low bid, which
was seconded by Commissioner James, and the motion carried unanimously.
IR 3) PRESENT BID #B2100082, CISCO MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT — DEPARTMENT OF
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Ryan Rose, Director of the Department of Information Technology,
presented the two (2) bids received and stated staff will review and make a recommendation on May 5,
2021.
4) PRESENT BID #B2100084, DELL EMC MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT — DEPARTMENT OF
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Mr. Rose presented the four (4) bids received and stated staff will
review the proposals and make a recommendation on May 5, 2021.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: EXPRESSION OF OPPOSITION TO INITIATIVE 16: Chair Moreno
read the Resolution into the record. Commissioner Saine moved to approve said Resolution.
Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
2) SECOND READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2021-07, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND
REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTERS 2 ADMINISTRATION AND 5 REVENUE AND
FINANCE, OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE (WCPHE CLOSURES): Commissioner Freeman moved to
read Code Ordinance #2021-07 by title only. Commissioner James seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously. Bruce Barker, County Attorney, read said title for the record. Barbara Connolly, Controller,
reviewed the proposed amendment to Section 5-4-80.A.24 authorizing the Director of Fleet Services to
enter into equipment rentals. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner
James moved to approve Code Ordinance #2021-07 on Second Reading. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
1) CONSIDER RESCINDING RESOLUTION #2019-0163, DATED JANUARY 16, 2019, FOR USE BY
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT, USR18-0071 - JASON AND WHITNEE PATTEN (FORMERLY HELD BY
JOHN AND ALICE KUERSTEN): Michael Hall, Department of Planning Services, stated USR18-0071
was approved on January 16, 2019, to correct a zoning violation concerning an unpermitted commercial
business and storage yard, but the conditions were not perfected, nor the plat recorded. He explained
the property was later sold per Warranty Deed to the current property owners, Jason and Whitnee Patten,
who assumed the responsibility of completing the Conditions of Approval. He also confirmed the primary
outstanding item is Condition of Approval #1.A regarding the requirements of the Colorado Division of
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Water Resources. Jason Patten, applicant, reviewed his contact with the State concerning the water
well which was not properly permitted, and added he is attempting to work with the Central Weld County
Water District to obtain a water tap or utilize a water holding tank until such time as a future residence is
constructed. He further stated the site currently meets the State requirements; however, he does not
have the authority to unilaterally re -permit the well, which is shared with an adjoining property owner. In
response to Chair Moreno, Mr. Patten agreed six (6) months to one (1) year should be sufficient to resolve
the technical issues with the well. Commissioner Saine recommended allowing up to one (1) year to
resolve the matter. Mr. Hall stated the well is on Lot C, which is under separate ownership; however,
bottled water is adequate for employees. Mr. Patten confirmed the adjoining property owner is not eager
to rectify the situation. Following discussion, Mr. Barker concurred, if this matter is continued, Condition
of Approval #1.A could be noticed for separate reconsideration. Commissioner James moved to continue
this matter to April 20, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. Seconded by Commissioner Buck, the motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the
Consent Agenda. Code Ordinance #2021-07 was approved on Second 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 9:34 a.m.
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