HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210305.tiffRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 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 1, 2021, at the hour of 9:00 a.m.
El 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
IR MINUTES: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the Minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of January 27, 2021, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion,
and it carried unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner James moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on January 27, 2021, as follows: 1) USR19-0057 — Black Mountain Land
Company, LP, c/o Black Mountain Sand Weld, LLC, 2) Petition for Vacation of Portions of Section Line
Right -of -Way and CR Right -of -Way laying near CRs 91, 93, 95, and 34, and I-76 — Black Mountain Land
Company, LP, c/o Black Mountain Sand Weld, LLC. Commissioner Saine seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
El PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
El AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
Ei CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed.
Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Buck commended Jamie Ulrich,
Director of the Department of Human Services, for her introductory training session. Chair Moreno
congratulated Commissioner James for being appointed as Vice Chair on the Colorado Counties,
Inc. (CCI), Board. Commissioners James, Freeman, and Saine had nothing to report.
Minutes, Monday, February 1, 2021
03/08/071 Page 1
2021-0305
BC0016
WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS - JANUARY 29, 2021: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the
General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
El BIDS:
1) APPROVE BID #62100039, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS OFFICE REMODEL - DEPARTMENT OF
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: Rob Turf, Purchasing Department, stated staff recommends selecting the
lowest bidder who meets specifications, Swift Builders, LLC, for a total amount of $242,695.00.
Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said bid, the motion was seconded by Commissioner James,
and it carried unanimously.
. _= 2) PRESENT BID #B2100042, VARIOUS SERVICES FOR CHILD WELFARE DIVISION -
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES: Mr. Turf presented the 25 bids received and stated staff will
make a recommendation on April 7, 2021.
3) PRESENT BID #B2100045, TRASH SERVICES - DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND
GROUNDS: Mr. Turf stated staff received two (2) bids and will make a recommendation on February 17,
2021.
El NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES FOR ACCOUNT NUMBER
R8946415 — TIMOTHY MCKEEN: Brenda Dones, Weld County Assessor, shared the location of the
property and described the statutory requirements, noting the petition was submitted on August 5, 2020,
and stated the Assessor's Office has performed multiple evaluations and site visits to ensure the accuracy
of the property assessment. Ms. Dones presented the petitioner's request for a continuance due to
personal reasons. In response to Chair Moreno and Commissioner Freeman, Ms. Dones confirmed the
applicant's request due to personal reasons that prevented the applicant from being present.
Commissioner James moved to continue said petition to April 5, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. The motion, which
was seconded by Commissioner Buck, carried unanimously.
2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4413 EQUITABLE SHARING AGREEMENT AND
CERTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Sonja Kohlgraf, Sheriffs Office, presented and
reviewed the details of the agreement and certification. Steve Reams, Weld County Sheriff, stated the
agreement reports that the funds spent through the equitable sharing process were done so legally and
within the confines of the Federal government's requirements. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve
said agreement and certification and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner James, the
motion carried unanimously.
3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4420 FORM SF -424 FOR 2020 STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SCARP) APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AND
ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL: Ms. Kohlgraf stated the application is for federal assistance, and Form
SF -424 is the first step to apply for SCAAP funding, which is utilized to offset the expense of inmate
medical services in the jail. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said form ,authorize the Chair to sign,
and Sonja Kohlgraf, Sheriffs Office, to electronically submit said form. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Saine and it carried unanimously.
Minutes, Monday, February 1, 2021
Page 2
2021-0305
BC0016
et 4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4412 APPLICATION FOR 2021-2022 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (HMEP) GRANT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Roy Rudisill,
Director of the Office of Emergency Management, and Dave Burns, Office of Emergency Management,
presented the application to request $107,473.75 in funding to subsidize salaries, benefits, and supplies.
He stated the grant requires a twenty percent (20%) County match of $20,294.00, which was budgeted
for in 2021. The motion to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign was made by
Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously.
• 5) CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR AIR QUALITY MONITORING AT
WELD COUNTY MISSILE PARK AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Bruce Barker, County Attorney,
explained this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) allows the State to access the County's Missile
Park to install and monitor air quality equipment. He noted there is no cost to the County and mentioned
the County will be able to access the data once collected. Chair Moreno thanked Mr. Barker for his work
in accomplishing the execution of the MOU. Commissioner Saine moved to approve the MOU and the
motion was seconded by Commissioner James. Commissioner Buck concurred with the comments made
by Chair Moreno. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
6) CONSIDER TITLE CHANGE OF WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND
GROUNDS TO WELD COUNTY FACILITIES DEPARTMENT AND APPOINT TOBY TAYLOR AS
DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES: Toby Taylor, Director of the Department of Building and Grounds, stated
the terminology in the industry has changed and recommended renaming the Department of Buildings
and Grounds to the Facilities Department, thus also changing his title to Director of the Facilities
Department. In response to Chair Moreno, Mr. Taylor confirmed there are 104 facilities within Weld
County. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
• 7) CONSIDER REORGANIZATION OF PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE: Ryan Rose, Director of
the Department of Information Technology and of Administrative Services, stated the Board adjusted the
organizational structure of the Public Information Office and stated there are no changes to the budget.
Commissioner James moved to approve said Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously.
• PLANNING:
1) CONSIDER TWO -LOT RECORDED EXEMPTION, RECX20-0133 — DEE PALERMO: Diana Aungst,
Department of Planning Services, presented a brief summary of the application and stated staff is
recommending denial. She reviewed the surrounding location, property detail, and displayed images from
the staff PowerPoint presentation, and explained the applicant is requesting the Recorded Exemption for
two (2) parcels of 2.5 acres and 2.37 acres. Melissa King, Department of Public Works, stated the
applicant has agreed to close the unpermitted accesses on County Road (CR) 37 and will utilize a shared
access for the proposed Lots A and B. Ms. King also stated CR 37 is a paved collector road that requires
80 feet of right-of-way (ROW). Paula Stueve, applicant's representative, reviewed the applicant's request
and information pertaining to a water well and septic system. She also noted the property will not be used
for farm ground, does not have access to irrigation water, and the applicant has paid the school district
per their referral. Dee Palermo, applicant, stated proposed Lot A, despite acreage, meets all the setback
requirements and future reservations of ROW and proposed Lot B also meets requirements. She further
shared the future improvements for the property that will allow safer access and enhance the appearance
of the property. The Commissioners, in turn, discussed the Weld County Code provision for minimum
acreage, but stated that the proposed Lot meets acreage requirements if the easements are also
considered, and were all inclined to approve based on the improvements to safety with the closure of an
access. No public comment was given. In response to Chair Moreno, the applicant confirmed she had
Minutes, Monday, February 1, 2021
Page 3
2021-0305
BC0016
reviewed, and agreed to comply with, the Conditions of Approval, and will execute the shared access
agreement. Commissioner Saine moved to approve Recorded Exemption, RECX20-0133, with the
Conditions of Approval, as presented. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, 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 9:29 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
ATTEST: ia.& W ...fida 4,
Weld County Clerk to the Board
BY:
eputy Clerk to the Board
oreno, Chair
Steve
Scot
Mike Freem
Lori Sai
'Le--1---rte
es, Pro-Te
Minutes, Monday, February 1, 2021
Page 4
2021-0305
BC0016
ATTENDANCE LIST
2/ 1120Z\
NAME - PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY.
ADDRESS CITY, STATE ZIP)
EMAIL
C.C?C1NtY OF
RESIDENCE
SPEAKING
(Y/N)?
e � 2.�J ff- l''.1, '�)-vi
2 CCA/d0- O1 33
De e b,..)...4/10, y6 ()j�4,1., /oil
1-Je d
i�
� z - %vim
i.,e-0 rte_
4;6 ei-� tele--t P�
AA/97n s
Hello