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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 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, October 13, 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
Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon
Controller, Barbara Connolly
MINUTES: Commissioner James moved to approve the Minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of September 29, 2021, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion,
and it carried unanimously.
El PUBLIC INPUT: Steve Teets, Greeley resident, stated he is glad the Weld Project Connect event
will be held in person this year. In response to Mr. Teets' request for information about the Spur Project,
Chair Moreno stated he will inquire and report back. In response to Mr. Teets' inquiry regarding recent
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) meetings, Commissioner James responded a large topic of
conversation at the MPO meetings of late has been concerning the Greenhouse Rulemaking Hearings,
which are soon coming to a close, and stated he is hoping to serve on the Front Range Rail Commission
soon. Mr. Teets further referenced an article about homelessness among senior, disabled, and veteran
groups in the United States and suggested an affordable housing program. Chair Moreno discussed
programs of United Way of Weld County, the Weld Way Home Program, the decreasing rates of
homeless veterans in Weld County, and the appointment of Roy Otto to the Weld County Trust, who will
be addressing homelessness. Commissioner James mentioned the Weld Faith Partnership Council has
a housing committee to disseminate information to local churches and there is American Rescue Plan
funding through the State of Colorado. Commissioner Buck stated the Department of Human Services
has approved more than $6,000,000.00 in Emergency Rental Assistance Funds for the residents of Weld
County.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
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CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed.
Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS:
1) NATIONAL FOSSIL DAY - OCTOBER 13, 2021: Chair Moreno read the proclamation for the record.
Jennifer Finch, Public Information Officer, provided an update about the Pops the Triceratops Project,
stating it has been one year since the fossil was sent to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science to
be studied, restored, casted, and displayed. She also announced there is a pumpkin painting and carving
contest being held, and there are several community partners interested in the County's promotion of
fossil exploration, including the Poudre Community Learning Center, who has created a dig site for
children to learn about paleontology, and Distortions Unlimited created `Popcycle' in honor of Pops the
Triceratops. Ms. Finch thanked the Commissioners for supporting the project and each of the
Commissioners, in turn, discussed Pops the Triceratops being a great learning opportunity for kids and
young adults, and expressed their excitement about the return of the fossil to the Administration Building
for general display. (Clerks Note: The group gathered for a photo opportunity.)
WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS - OCTOBER 12, 2021: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
El BIDS:
1) APPROVE BID #B2100129, GRADER BLADES - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Rob Turf,
Purchasing Department, stated seven (7) bids were received and staff recommends approval to the low
bidder, Wagner Equipment Company, for the amount of $154,840.00. Commissioner Freeman moved to
approve said bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
---- NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5260 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR DISLOCATED WORKER
(DW) RE -ALLOTMENT WORK PLAN AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN ELECTRONICALLY:
Tami Grant, Deputy Director of the Department of Human Services, stated the expenditure authorization
is a re -allotment of additional funds that became available for the Dislocated Worker Program, in the
amount of $3,474.00. Commissioner James moved to approve said expenditure authorization and
authorize the Chair to sign electronically. Seconded by Commissioner Buck, the motion carried
unanimously.
2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5261 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR COLORADO
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (CWDC) UPSKILLING GRANT WORK PLAN AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN ELECTRONICALLY: Ms. Grant stated the expenditure authorization funds
became available through Colorado House Bill 21-1264 in the amount of $708,000.00, which is the first
half of funds anticipated by the Employment Services Division of the Department of Human Services for
upscaling funds related to the COVID-19 Pandemic Health Emergency response. Commissioner Buck
moved to approve said expenditure authorization and authorize the Chair to sign electronically. Seconded
by Commissioner Freeman, the motion carried unanimously.
3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5262 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR INNOVATION
GRANT WORK PLAN AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN ELECTRONICALLY: Ms. Grant stated this
expenditure authorization is also related to Colorado House Bill 21-1264 and explained Weld County is
serving as a pass -through for the Innovation Grant to assist people who have been impacted by
COVID-19 and aid in their return to work.
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Commissioner Buck moved to approve said expenditure authorization and authorize the Chair to sign
electronically. Seconded by Commissioner James, the motion carried unanimously.
El 4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5286 AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY
FOR CRS 41 AND 66 INTERSECTION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
MORO FARMS, INC.: Clay Kimmi, Department of Public Works, stated this is an agreement to purchase
public road right-of-way, temporary construction easements, permanent easements, and a permanent
drainage easement, for a total amount of $94,000.00. Commissioner James moved to approve said
agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Freeman,
carried unanimously.
IR 5) CONSIDER CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF NON-EXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT
FROM FRONT RANGE RESOURCES, LLC, TO TALLGRASS COLORADO WATER, LLC:
Bruce Barker, County Attorney, described the right-of-way maps and reviewed the property location,
while explaining the matter accounts for the change of ownership of a waterline and the associated water.
Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said consent to assignment of a non-exclusive license
agreement. Commissioner James 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 9:26 a.m.
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