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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 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, February 10, 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-Tem
Commissioner Perry L. Buck
Commissioner Mike Freeman
Commissioner Lori Saine
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Isabella Juanicorena
Controller, Barbara Connolly
El MINUTES: Commissioner James moved to approve the Minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of February 8, 2021, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and
it carried unanimously.
_= CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner James moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on February 8, 2021, as follows: 1) ZPAG20-0033 — Rachel Crawford.
Commissioner Saine seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
El PUBLIC INPUT: Steve Teets, Greeley resident, commented on the Veterans Service Resource
Centers in Greeley, Colorado, expressed concerns regarding the transportation of hazardous materials,
and requested a summary of the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization (NFRMPO)
meeting. In response, Commissioner James provided a brief synopsis. Chair Moreno spoke regarding
Mr. Teets' concern and clarified the process for ensuring the safety of the traveling public when approving
a hazardous materials haul route, and suggested Mr. Teets contact the Department of Public Works if he
has further questions.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed.
Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
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• WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS — FEBRUARY 9, 2021: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the
General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
El BIDS:
1) APPROVE BID #B2100041, ON -CALL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS: Rob Turf, Purchasing Department, stated staff performed a Quality Based Selection (QBS)
process and recommends selecting Tiglas Ecological Services, for a total amount of $105,000.00.
Commissioner James moved to approve said bid, the motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and
it carried unanimously.
• 2) PRESENT BID #B2100051, TRAFFIC PAINT AND BEADS - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS: Mr. Turf stated staff received eight (8) bids and will make a recommendation on February 24,
2021.
_= NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4426 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF
FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - JUSTIN
AND AMIE COLLINS: Jamie Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services, stated the contract
is for a new kinship home in Anchorage, Alaska. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said contract
and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Buck, the motion carried unanimously.
El 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4432 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF
FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
NICHOLAS AND JOANI PARRISH: Ms. Ulrich stated the contract is for a new foster care home in
Timnath, Colorado. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner James, the motion carried unanimously.
El 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4431 AGREEMENT FOR RESPITE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN - AUSTIN AND NICOLE SNOW: Ms. Ulrich stated this agreement is for a new respite
care provider in Windsor, Colorado. The motion to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to
sign was made by Commissioner Freeman, seconded by Commissioner James, and it carried
unanimously.
• 4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4433 AGREEMENT FOR RESPITE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN - PATRICK STUMP AND MEGAN SOMMERS: Ms. Ulrich stated this agreement is for
a new respite care provider in Windsor, Colorado. The motion to approve said agreement and authorize
the Chair to sign was made by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried
unanimously.
El 5) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4436 CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - ALISON REECE: Ms. Ulrich presented the agreement to complete
Home Study Services for the Child Welfare Program. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said
agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Buck,
carried unanimously.
• 6) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 6 BETWEEN CRS 13 AND 19: Amy Mutchie,
Department of Public Works, requested temporary closure of County Road 6 from February 22, 2021,
through March 5, 2021, for the replacement of two (2) irrigation culverts. She stated magnesium chloride
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will be utilized on all gravel road detour routes, noted this project is related to past improvements, and
explained the Department of Public Works has shortened the detour route to help mitigate any
inconvenience for the surrounding property owners. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said
temporary road closure. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
el 7) CONSIDER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR VINTNER'S RESTAURANT (COUNTY) LIQUOR
LICENSE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN — RIVER GARDEN WINERY, LLC, DBA RIVER GARDEN
WINERY: Bob Choate, Assistant County Attorney, detailed the property location and licensure
information, and stated no concerns were received from referral agencies. Commissioner Saine moved
to approve said renewal application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Buck,
the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Choate explained this is not a public hearing unless there are
submitted concerns and the matter is scheduled for a public hearing. Commissioner Saine commended
the establishment.
• 8) CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR COUNTY DANCE HALL LICENSE #403 AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN — RIVER GARDEN WINERY, LLC, DBA RIVER GARDEN WINERY: Mr. Choate
presented the application to renew an existing dance hall license, held since 2018, and noted no concerns
were received from referral agencies. Commissioner Saine moved to approve said license and authorize
the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Freeman, the motion carried unanimously.
9) CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR COUNTY DANCE HALL LICENSE #404 AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN - RM, INC., DBA ROOM 119: Mr. Choate reviewed the property location, and stated
the current licensee has held a license since 2011. Commissioner James moved to renew said license
and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Buck, the motion carried unanimously.
• 10) CONSIDER REVISIONS TO WELD COUNTY FAIR BOARD BYLAWS: Karin McDougal,
Assistant County Attorney, presented the revisions to the Bylways, which removes the alternate position
from the Fair Board and will result in seven (7) regular Board members. In response to Chair Moreno,
Bruce Barker, County Attorney, confirmed other boards and commissions have alternate members.
Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said Resolution. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
James and it carried unanimously. Commissioners Buck and Saine stated they received requests to
retain the alternate member and requested a roll call vote, upon which, the motion passed three to two,
with Commissioners Buck and Saine opposed.
• 11) CONSIDER DECLARING CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND
AUTHORIZE DISPOSAL: Barbara Connolly, Controller, presented the surplus items for disposal that
have reached end -of -life or are no longer functioning. The motion to approve said Resolution and
delegate authority to the Controller to sign any necessary documents was made by Commissioner Buck,
seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously.
• 12) CONSIDER AUTHORIZING ASSIGNMENT TO COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE
AUTHORITY OF PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND ALLOCATION OF WELD COUNTY PURSUANT TO
COLORADO PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND CEILING ALLOCATION ACT: Ms. Connolly stated certain
entities join together to provide low- to medium -income housing, with the current allocation to Weld
County amounting to $8,559,619.00, which is recommended by staff to be awarded to the Colorado
Housing and Finance Authority. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said assignment. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Saine and it carried unanimously.
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PLANNING:
1) CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: EXPRESSION OF SUPPORT FOR USE OF PROPANE AND
NATURAL GAS IN NEW RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL BUILDING IN WELD COUNTY AND
SETTING OF CODE ORDINANCE READING SCHEDULE TO AMEND WELD COUNTY CODE
SECTION 29-2-60: Tom Parko, Director of the Department of Planning Services, stated the Resolution
supports the use of propane and natural gas in all new residential and commercial construction in
anticipation of potential forthcoming State legislation to prohibit the use of propane and natural gas. In
response to Commissioner James, Mr. Parko confirmed this matter will be codified. Commissioner Saine
commented on the importance of the use of natural gas as an affordable energy source, stated
consumers have the right to make energy selections for their properties, and moved to approve said
Resolution. 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. 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 9:21 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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