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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 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, November 15, 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 — EXCUSED
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon
Assistant Controller, Chris D'Ovidio
MINUTES: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the Minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of November 1, 2021, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion,
and it carried unanimously.
READ ORDINANCE BY AUDIO: Commissioner James moved to read Code Ordinance #2021-19
by audio. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
IE PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
e CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed.
Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
Ei COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner James stated the County provided
final testimony at the Greenhouse Gas Rulemaking hearing and written testimony is due November 18,
2021. Commissioner Freeman thanked Commissioner James for his hard work representing the County
at the Rulemaking hearings. Commissioner Buck likewise thanked Commissioner James and
Bruce Barker, County Attorney, and further mentioned she had the privilege of serving 350 of the
Department of Human Services staff at the annual Thanksgiving Luncheon.
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El PRESENTATIONS:
1) RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT - BARBARA CONNOLLY:
Chair Moreno read the certificate for the record. Don Warden, Director of Finance and Administration,
stated Barbara Connolly has worked for Weld County for over thirty (30) years, expanding she started as
an auditor at Anderson and Whitley, worked one year in Social Services, and then transferred to the
Accounting Department where she eventually was promoted as the Controller for Weld County.
Mr. Warden commented on her always being dependable and his "go to" person, going above and
beyond on projects, and her ability to run an efficient department that has never missed a payroll cycle.
Mr. Warden continued to thank Ms. Connolly for having clean audit reports each year, expressing the
reputation of Weld County as being fiscally responsible is largely in part to Ms. Connolly and her staff.
Mr. Warden stated Ms. Connolly will be missed as both a collegue and a friend, and congratulated her
on her retirement. Ms. Connolly expressed that her faith is the cause for all of the blessings that she has
received throughout her life, thanked her family for the work ethic instilled and their support. Ms. Connolly
further thanked Mr. Warden for entrusting her with the responsibilities of each position, and thanked her
staff for being so great at what they do, which has enabled her to better serve the needs of her position.
Ms. Connolly stated she has served 39 elected officials over the last 31 years, 24 of which were
Commissioners, and that her legacy is that she made a difference through the job she did and the
friendships she made. Chair Moreno and each of the Commissioners, in turn, shared their trust in
Ms. Connolly for her oversight of taxpayer monies, the honor it has been to work with her, commenting
on her incredible leadership and legendary work ethic, and stated she will be sorely missed. The
Commissioners thanked Ms. Connolly for her service and dedication to the citizens and employees of
Weld County and congratulated her on her retirement. (Clerk's Note: The group gathered for a photo
opportunity.)
Fri WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS - NOVEMBER 12, 2021: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
El 2) GREELEY-WELD COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY WARRANTS - NOVEMBER 12, 2021:
Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the Greeley -Weld County Airport Authority Warrants, as
printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
ic 3) COMMISSIONER WARRANTS - NOVEMBER 12, 2021: Commissioner Freeman moved to
approve the Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and it carried three (3) to
zero (0), with Commissioner James recusing.
BIDS:
1) PRESENT BID #B2100141, CAMERA EQUIPMENT AND LICENSING - FACILITIES DEPARTMENT:
Rob Turf, Purchasing Department, presented the five (5) bids received and stated staff will make a
recommendation on November 29, 2021.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES FOR ACCOUNT NUMBER
R8960488 - NEW LIBERTY STORAGE, LLC: Brenda Dones, Weld County Assessor, stated the petition
is for a 326,221 square foot parcel of land in Windsor, Colorado, and there is a small parking lot on the
parcel used for an adjacent church. She expanded the original value set by the Assessor's Office was
$1,060,218.00, but upon review, staff made an adjustment for the lot size and location, therefore making
a recommendation to reduce the value to $549,025.00 for the tax year 2020, resulting in a tax refund of
$19,061.02.
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Commissioner Buck moved to approve said petition for abatement or refund of taxes. Commissioner
Freeman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
2) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF CHRIS D'OVIDIO AS CONTROLLER FOR WELD COUNTY:
Commissioner James moved to approve the appointment of Chris D'Ovidio as the Controller for
Weld County. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
3) FIRST READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2021-19, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND
REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 5 REVENUE AND FINANCE, OF THE WELD
COUNTY CODE (ANNUAL FEES): Don Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, reviewed the
fee revisions as recommended by various departments. There was no public testimony offered
concerning this matter. Commissioner James moved to approve Code Ordinance #2021-19 on First
Reading. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
FJ PLANNING:
1) CONSIDER PARTIAL VACATION OF THREE -LOT RECORDED EXEMPTION, RE -3144, FOR
REMOVAL OF LOT C - CENTRAL COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT, C/O
RANDY RAY: Michael Hall, Department of Planning Services, reviewed the lot location and partial
vacation request, and explained the partial vacation of Lot C of Recorded Exemption, RE -3144, will result
in an approximately 146 acre in size unplatted parcel that the District intends to divide into four (4) parcels
that are at least 35 acres in size. He stated Lots A and B, and their respective accesses, of RE -3144 are
not affected by the vacation and no easements were created by the original RE plat. Mr. Hall explained
staff recommends approval of the partial vacation request. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve
said partial vacation. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
2) CONSIDER CERTIFICATION TO WELD COUNTY TREASURER OF BUILDING AND ZONING
VIOLATION PENALTIES AS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - ROLANDO AND ELOISA CASTILLO:
Bob Choate, Assistant County Attorney, explained staff periodically requests the Board to certify civil
penalties as special assessments to be collected along with taxes based on Weld County Court orders
that have imposed continuing daily penalties until the property is brought into compliance, which is the
County's primary mechanism to enforce compliance with the Building and Zoning Chapters of the
Weld County Code. He expanded each property owner listed in his staff memorandum has been provided
with notice of the hearing. In regards to Rolando and Eloisa Castillo, Mr. Choate stated the court ordered
a daily penalty of $25.00 per day beginning on October 12, 2021, and violations include a non-commercial
junkyard, too many animal units on site, and electrical work completed without an electrical permit, which
results in a total special assessment of $875.00 to be certified. The property owners were not present to
offer testimony concerning this matter. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said certification of
building and zoning violation penalties as special assessment and Commissioner Buck seconded the
motion. In response to Chair Moreno, Mr. Choate confirmed the Commissioners can consider dismissing
the certification once the property is brought into compliance. There being no further discussion, the
motion carried unanimously.
3) CONSIDER CERTIFICATION TO WELD COUNTY TREASURER OF ZONING VIOLATION
PENALTIES AS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - DAVE SANGER, SR.: Mr. Choate stated Dave Sanger, Sr.,
has a court ordered daily penalty of $10.00 per day beginning on May 12, 2021, and violations include a
non -commerical junkyard and installation of cargo containers without building permits, which results in a
total of $1,920.00 to be certified as a special assessment. The property owner was not present to offer
testimony concerning this matter. Commissioner James moved to approve said certification of zoning
violation penalties as special assessment. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
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• 4) CONSIDER CERTIFICATION TO WELD COUNTY TREASURER OF ZONING VIOLATION
PENALTIES AS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - SANTOS AND SONIA SIMENTAL: Mr. Choate stated
Santos and Sonia Simental have a court ordered daily penalty of $30.00 per day beginning on June 16,
2021, and violations include a non-commercial junkyard and exceeding animal units on site, which results
in a total of $4,560.00 to be certified as a special assessment. The property owners were not present to
offer testimony concerning this matter. Commissioner James moved to approve said certification of
zoning violation penalties as special assessment. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it
carried unanimously.
• 5) CONSIDER CERTIFICATION TO WELD COUNTY TREASURER OF ZONING VIOLATION
PENALTIES AS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - JUSTIN WALDEN: Mr. Choate stated Justin Walden has a
court ordered daily penalty of $25.00 per day beginning on September 29, 2021, and violations include
a non-commercial junkyard and derelict vehicles, which results in a total of $1,175.00 to be certified as a
special assessment. The property owner was not present to offer testimony concerning this matter.
Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said certification of zoning violation penalties as special
assessment. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
Ei 6) CONSIDER CERTIFICATION TO WELD COUNTY TREASURER OF ZONING VIOLATION
PENALTIES AS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - DENA SWINGLE AND GAY GREGORY: Mr. Choate stated
Dena Swingle and Gay Gregory have a court ordered daily penalty of $25.00 per day beginning on
September 7, 2021, and violations include a non-commercial junkyard and installation of cargo containers
without a building permit. Mr. Choate stated the property has since been brought into compliance and
the court terminated the daily penalties on October 27, 2021, which allows the Board to either certify
$1,250.00 as a special assessment or to dismiss the case and declare that the pentalties are no longer
due and owing. The property owners were not present to offer testimony concerning this matter.
Commissioner Buck moved to dismiss said certification of zoning violation penalties as special
assessment and declare the penalties are no longer due and owing. Commissioner James seconded the
motion, and it carried unanimously.
7) CONSIDER CERTIFICATION TO WELD COUNTY TREASURER OF ZONING VIOLATION
PENALTIES AS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CONSUELO HERNANDEZ: Mr. Choate stated
Consuelo Hernandez has a court ordered daily penalty of $20.00 per day beginning on July 12, 2021,
and violations include a non-commercial junkyard and the installation of multiple cargo containers without
building permits, which results in a total of $2,545.00 to be certified as a special assessment. The property
owner was not present to offer testimony concerning this matter. Commissioner James moved to approve
said certification of zoning violation penalties as special assessment. Commissioner Freeman seconded
the motion, and it carried unanimously.
• 8) CONSIDER CERTIFICATION TO WELD COUNTY TREASURER OF ZONING VIOLATION
PENALTIES AS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - JACQUELYNNE GRABRIAN, AND JUSTIN AND
CYNTHIA SANGER: Mr. Choate stated Jacquelynne Grabrian, and Justin and Cynthia Sanger have a
court ordered daily penalty of $50.00 per day beginning on June 14, 2021, and violations include a non-
commercial junkyard, exceeding animal units on site, and derelict vehicles. Mr. Choate stated the
property has since been brought into compliance and the court terminated the penalties as of
November 2, 2021, which allows the Board to either certify $7,075.00 as a special assessment or to
dismiss the case and declare that the penalties are no longer due and owing. The property owners were
not present to offer testimony concerning this matter. Commissioner Freeman moved to dismiss said
certification of zoning violation penalties as special assessment and declare that the penalties are no
longer due and owing. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
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9) CONSIDER CERTIFICATION TO WELD COUNTY TREASURER OF ZONING VIOLATION
PENALTIES AS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - JESUS SALAS AND TIFFANY BROWN: Mr. Choate stated
Jesus Sales and Tiffany Brown have a court ordered daily penalty of $25.00 per day beginning on
September 3, 2021, and violations include a non-commercial junkyard, derelict vehicles, and unpermitted
semi -trailers used for storage, which results in a total of $1,875.00 to be certified as a special assessment.
The property owners were not present to offer testimony concerning this matter. Commissioner Freeman
moved to approve said certification of zoning violation penalties as special assessment. Commissioner
Buck seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
IEJ 10) CONSIDER CERTIFICATION TO WELD COUNTY TREASURER OF BUILDING AND ZONING
VIOLATION PENALTIES AS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - DAVID SCHOEPF: Mr. Choate stated David
Schoepf has a court ordered daily penalty of $10.00 per day beginning on July 12, 2021, and the violation
is in relation to an unfinished building permit, which results in a total penalty of $1,285.00 to be certified
as a special assessment. The property owner was not present to offer testimony concerning this matter.
Commissioner Buck moved to approve said certification of building and zoning violation penalties as
special assessment. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
(Clerk's Note: During the reading of Item #10 under `Planning', two (2) audience members requested
information regarding the outcome of Item #8. Chair Moreno confirmed said item was dismissed.)
11) CONSIDER CERTIFICATION TO WELD COUNTY TREASURER OF ZONING VIOLATION
PENALTIES AS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT — JERRY DILL AND LYNNE KELLY: Mr. Choate stated
Jerry Dill and Lynne Kelly have a court ordered daily penalty of $10.00 per day beginning on
August 20, 2021, and violations include an unpermitted mobile home, unpermitted commercial storage
business, unpermitted commercial vehicles, and a non -permitted junkyard with derelict vehicles, which
results in a total of $920.00 to be certified as a special assessment. The property owners were not present
to offer testimony concerning this matter. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said certification of
zoning violation penalties as special assessment. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it
carried unanimously.
12) CONSIDER CERTIFICATION TO WELD COUNTY TREASURER OF ZONING VIOLATION
PENALTIES AS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - DANIELA FLORES AND PAULA GRADO: Mr. Choate
stated Daniela Flores and Paula Grado have a court ordered daily penalty of $50.00 per day beginning
on July 12, 2021, and violations include unpermitted commercial vehicles and equipment, unpermitted
cargo containers, and unauthorized storage of construction materials, which results in a total of $6,300.00
to be certified as a special assessment. Modesto Flores, representative of the property owners, stated
they have been unable to bring the property into compliance due to personal hardships. Chair Moreno
reinforced that the property is still in violation despite personal difficulties. In response to Commissioner
James, Mr. Flores clarified that Paula Grado is his wife and Daniela Flores is his daughter, and he is
appearing on their behalf due to medical reasons. Mr. Flores further expanded he hired an engineer to
finalize a plat, but was not able to pay the engineer to complete to the work, and requested a continuance
for three to six months. Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated the Board's goal is to seek compliance
and suggested a continuance until February 14, 2022. Commissioner James moved to continue said
certification of zoning violation penalties as special assessment to February 14, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.
Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
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13) CONSIDER CERTIFICATION TO WELD COUNTY TREASURER OF ZONING VIOLATION
PENALTIES AS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - LUCINA FLORES: Mr. Choate stated Lucina Flores has a
court ordered daily penalty of $25.00 per day beginning on August 4, 2021, and violations include
exceeding animal units on site and greater than allowed lot coverage for the on -site structures, which
results in a total of $2,575.00 to be certified as a special assessment. Modesto Flores, representative of
the property owner, requested a continuance. Commissioner James moved to continue said certification
of zoning violation penalties as special assessment to February 14, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. Commissioner
Buck seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
le 14) CONSIDER CERTIFICATION TO WELD COUNTY TREASURER OF ZONING VIOLATION
PENALTIES AS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - GRACIELA QUINONEZ AND VERONICA GUTIERREZ:
Mr. Choate stated the remaining violations are all existing cases that have been previously certified and
Graciela Quinonez and Veronica Gutierrez have two court cases associated with this property: a building
violation with a court ordered daily penalty of $10.00 per day beginning on May 7, 2017, and a zoning
violation with a court ordered daily penalty of $10.00 per day beginning on September 16, 2019.
Mr. Choate stated the last time this property was certified was in July 2021 and it continues to be in
violation, resulting in a total of $3,340.00 to be certified as a special assessment. In response to
Chair Moreno, Mr. Choate and Mr. Barker explained the circumstances of a property being sold. The
property owners were not present to offer testimony concerning this matter. Commissioner Freeman
moved to approve said certification of zoning violation penalties as special assessment. Commissioner
James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
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El 15) CONSIDER CERTIFICATION TO WELD COUNTY TREASURER OF ZONING VIOLATION
PENALTIES AS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - CHRISTINA ELAM AND DONALD HARRIS: Mr. Choate
stated Christina Elam and Donald Harris have a court ordered daily penalty of $20.00 per day beginning
on August 7, 2017, and violations include a non-commercial junkyard and persons living in
campers/recreational vehicles (RVs), with the last certification being in July 2021, which results in a total
of $3,340.00 to be certified as a special assessment. The property owners were not present to offer
testimony concerning this matter. Commissioner James moved to approve said certification of zoning
violation penalties as special assessment. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
16) CONSIDER CERTIFICATION TO WELD COUNTY TREASURER OF ZONING VIOLATION
PENALTIES AS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - ARTURO AND MARIAH CORRAL: Mr. Choate stated Arturo
and Mariah Corral have a court ordered daily penalty of $20.00 per day beginning on August 10, 2020,
and violations include multiple unpermitted cargo containers, unpermitted semi -trailers, and a non-
commercial junkyard, with the last certification being in June 2021. He expanded the property has since
been brought into compliance and the court terminated the daily penalties on October 21, 2021, which
allows the Board to either certify $2,840.00 as a special assessment or to dismiss the case and declare
that the penalties are no longer due and owing. The property owners were not present to offer testimony
concerning this matter. Commissioner Buck moved to dismiss said certification of zoning violation
penalties as special assessment and declare that penalties no longer due and owing.
Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
-�-- 17) CONSIDER CERTIFICATION TO WELD COUNTY TREASURER OF ZONING VIOLATION
PENALTIES AS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - JESUS VEGA, SR.: Mr. Choate stated Jesus Vega, Sr., has
a court ordered daily penalty of $50.00 per day beginning on February 1, 2021, and violations include an
unpermitted commercial trucking and storage business and the presence of derelict vehicles, with the
last certification being in June 2021, which results in a total of $8,350.00 to be certified as a special
assessment.
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Graciela Vega, representative of the property owner, translated for Mr. Vega, Sr., and stated his son,
Jesus Vega, Jr., was pursuing a Change of Zone (COZ) application through the Department of Planning
Services, but there had been a misunderstanding that has led to delays and requested a continuance
until December 2021. Hannah Duttrow, Department of Planning Services, stated Maxwell Nader is the
Planner assigned to the case and the property owner initially had his site plan review approved, but it
was later revoked due to the conditions of approval not being completed. She expanded to achieve
compliance, the property owner will need to complete a COZ application and another site plan review. In
response to Ms. Vega and Chair Moreno, Ms. Dutrow confirmed there has been no further communication
from Jesus Vega, Jr., since February 18, 2021. In response to Chair Moreno, Ms. Vega confirmed
Mr. Vega, Sr., owns the property and Jesus Vega, Jr., was assisting him with the application process,
but Mr. Vega, Sr., will correspond with the Department of Planning Services directly in the future to bring
the property into compliance. Commissioner James recommended that Mr. Vega, Sr., speak with
Tom Parko, Director of the Department of Planning Services, who was present at the hearing, to discuss
compliance. Commissioner James moved continue said certification of zoning violation penalties as
special assessment until Febrary 14, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and
it carried unanimously.
le 18) CONSIDER CERTIFICATION TO WELD COUNTY TREASURER OF ZONING VIOLATION
PENALTIES AS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - CHARLES BENNET AND MANUEL GALLEGOS:
Mr. Choate stated Charles Bennet and Manuel Gallegos have a court ordered daily penalty of $25.00
per day beginning on July 9, 2019, and violations include an unpermitted commercial business, truck
parking, salvage storage yard, tire sales, and person living in a camper/recreational vehicle (RV), with
the last certification being in July 2021, which results in a total of $4,175.00 to be certified as a special
assessment. The property owners were not present to offer testimony concerning this matter.
Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said certification of zoning violation penalties as special
assessment. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
19) CONSIDER CERTIFICATION TO WELD COUNTY TREASURER OF ZONING VIOLATION
PENALTIES AS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - MAHIC SABAHUDIN AND MELIHA SABANOVIC:
Mr. Choate stated Mahic Sabahudin and Meliha Sabanovic have a court ordered daily penalty of $25.00
per day beginning on August 5, 2019, and violations include a non-commercial junkyard and persons
living in a camper/recreational vehicle (RV), with the last certification being in June 2021, which results
in a total of $4,175.00 to be certified as a special assessment. The property owners were not present to
offer testimony concerning this matter. Commissioner James moved to approve said certification of
zoning violation penalties as special assessment. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it
carried unanimously.
Ej 20) CONSIDER CERTIFICATION TO WELD COUNTY TREASURER OF ZONING VIOLATION
PENALTIES AS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT — ARYAN KIANI AND MATTHEW IRVIN: Mr. Choate stated
Aryan Kiani and Matthew Irvin have a court ordered daily penalty of $25.00 per day beginning on
October 22, 2020, and violations include a non-commercial junkyard and derelict vehicles, with the last
certification being in June 2021, which results in a total of $4,175.00 to be certified as a special
assessment. The property owners were not present to offer testimony concerning this matter.
Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said certification of zoning violation penalties as special
assessment. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
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21) CONSIDER CERTIFICATION TO WELD COUNTY TREASURER OF ZONING VIOLATION
PENALTIES AS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - BRUCE BROTEMARKLE: Mr. Choate stated
Bruce Brotemarkle has a court ordered daily penalty of $50.00 per day beginning on December 10, 2020,
and violations include a non-commercial junkyard and persons living in campers/recreational vehicles
(RVs), with the last certification being in July 2021, which results in a total of $8,350.00 to be certified as
a special assessment. Bruce Brotemarkle, property owner, stated he has been unable to bring the
property into compliance due to personal hardships and requested a continuance. Mr. Choate requested
that Mr. Brotemarkle contact Bethany Pascoe, Department of Planning Services, for guidance on how to
bring the property into compliance. In response to Commissioner Freeman, Mr. Brotemarkle confirmed
that he is willing to work with the Department of Planning Services to bring his property into compliance.
Commissioner Buck moved to continue said certification of zoning violation penalties as special
assessment to February 14, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
El 22) SECOND READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2021-16, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING
AND REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 23 ZONING, OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE
(SIGN CODE UPDATE): Commissioner Freeman moved to read Code Ordinance #2021-16 by title only.
Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Mr. Barker read the title for the
record. Jim Flesher, Department of Planning Services, explained minor changes recommended by the
Planning Commission, which includes an update to the definition of 'derelict sign', excludes signage from
mapping requirements for site plans and Use by Special Review Permits, clarifies language regarding
flashing signs, replaces language regarding signs on cargo containers, revisises language regarding
message displays, updates signage specifications, administrative updates, increases maximum sign
size, and revises Zoning Permits in the Agricultural Zone District (ZPAG) to exclude signage from
mapping requirements. There was no public testimony offered concerning this matter. Commissioner
Freeman moved to approve Code Ordinance #2021-16 on Second Reading. Seconded by Commissioner
James, the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the
Consent Agenda. Code Ordinance #2021-19 was approved on First Reading and Code Ordinance
#2021-16 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.
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There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 10:19 a.m.
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