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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 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, November 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 — EXCUSED
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, Houstan Aragon
Controller, Barbara Connolly
MINUTES: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the Minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of October 27, 2021, as printed. Commissioner Saine seconded the motion, and
it carried unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Saine moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on October 27, 2021, as follows: 1) PCSC20-0030 — Bennie Rodriguez, and
2) COZ21-0003 — Highpoint Operating Corporation, c/o JSB Interests, LLLP. Commissioner Buck
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
PUBLIC INPUT: Terry Schwindler, Town of Windsor, introduced herself as the newest
Business Development Specialist in the Economic Development Department, under the leadership of
Stacey Miller, and extended an offer to assist the Board with any future needs.
Steve Teets, Greeley resident, announced local restaurants are giving free meals for veterans in
honor of Veteran's Day. Mr. Teets further referenced a Denver Post article regarding the passing of one
trillion dollars in federal funding for transportation, and Chair Pro-Tem James offered to print a copy of
the funding allocation. Additionally, Mr. Teets explained Colorado Public Radio News stated the Bonnell
Community Good Samaritan Society is closing in December 2021 as a senior living community and
requested to have it remain available to those that do not have shelter, stating that rental amounts are
too high for many individuals to afford.
El 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 Saine seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
1) RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - JERRY STEINBAR:
Chair Pro -Tern James read the certificate for the record. Don Dunker, Department of Public Works,
mentioned how reliable of an employee Jerry Steinbar was and that his presence will be sorely missed.
Cameron Parrott, Department of Public Works, summarized Mr. Steinbar's career in the department since
2007, and made recollections of his tenure, accuracy, and dependablility. The Commissioners, in turn,
recognized the work during his tenure, thanked him for his service to Weld County, and offered
congratulatory well wishes in his retirement endevours. (Clerk's Note: The group gathered for a photo
opportunity.)
PROCLAMATIONS:
1) APPRENTICESHIP WEEK - NOVEMBER 15-21, 2021: Chair Pro -Tern James read the proclamation
for the record. Tami Grant, Deputy Director of the Department of Human Services, thanked the Board for
the proclamation and summarized the importance and benefits of apprenticeships, as well as the current
apprenticeship programs in Weld County. Karina Amaya Ragland, Department of Human Services,
thanked the Board for their recognition and stated the Workforce Development Board was awarded as a
High Performaning Board for the fourth consecutive year. Cecilia Moreno, Department of Human
Services, introduced various iniative partners who lend to the success of the Workforce Development
Board. The Commissioners, in turn, expressed their pride in the collaboration addressing the needs of
employers and employees alike, engaged Board members, the ability to recover quickly during economic
downturn, and continued partnerships with Bright Futures and local and regional higher education
establishments. (Clerk's Note: The group gathered for a photo opportunity.)
Ei 2) VETERAN'S DAY - NOVEMBER 11, 2021: Chair Pro-Tem James read the proclamation for the
record, asking the veterans in the room to stand to be recognized, including Toby Taylor, Director of the
Facilities Department and of Veterans Services, Tom Parko, Director of the Department of Planning
Services, and Jennifer Gonzales, Department of Information Technology, who are all U.S. veterans. Each
Commissioner, in turn, expressed their appreciation for the service and sacrifice of the men and women
who have selflessly given to our country to preserve our freedoms and defend our Constitution and the
foundations that this country has been built upon. (Clerk's Note: The group gathered for a photo
opportunity.)
le WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS - NOVEMBER 9, 2021: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
El 2) GREELEY-WELD COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY WARRANTS - NOVEMBER 5, 2021:
Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the Greeley -Weld County Airport Authority Warrants, as
printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote, the motion passed three (3)
to one (1), with Commissioner Saine opposed.
El BIDS:
1) RESCIND AND RECONSIDER BID #B2100116, SHERIFF'S OFFICE TRAINING SITE AND
SHOOTING RANGE - FACILITIES DEPARTMENT: Rob Turf, Purchasing Department, stated five (5)
bids were initially received, with the low bid being from Roche Constructors, Inc., which was deemed
incomplete due to the range equipment provider not being indicated at the time of the bid opening, and
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as a result, staff recommended the bid be awarded to the second lowest bidder, Mark Young
Construction, LLC, for the total amount of $8,962,808.00. He expanded a bid protest was filed by
Roche Constrcutors, Inc., on November 3, 2021, and the department notified Mark Young Construction,
LLC, on November 5, 2021. Mr. Turf further discussed an internal review of both bids, which occurred on
November 8, 2021, and it was determined that while Roche Constructors, Inc., had not indicated the
range equipment provider at the time of submittal, that information was provided soon after and the
specifications did not state when the disclosure of the range equipment provider was due. Furthermore,
he stated the difference between the two bids is $701,408.00 and, therefore, is in the best interest of the
citizens of Weld County to reconsider the awardal of said bid. Chair Pro-Tem James inquired if there was
a representative from Mark Young Construction, LLC, present, and there was no response from the
audience. Tom Roche, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Roche Constructors, Inc., expressed his
concerns with the bid process. Commissioner Saine responded the bid process will be reviewed and
discussed at an upcoming work session. In response to Commissioner Saine, Mr. Roche explained a bid
tabulation form includes the contractors that bid the project, as well as the bid amounts. Chair Pro -Tern
James and Commissioners Freeman and Buck likewise discussed the bid process and upcoming review
thereof. Commissioner Saine moved to rescind and reconsider Bid #62100116, and to award said bid to
Roche Constructors, Inc. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman and it carried
unanimously.
• NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER APPLICATION AND MEMORANDUM FOR PERMANENCY INCENTIVE FUND:
Jaime Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services, stated the funding was awarded to the Child
Welfare Division to conduct permanency assessments and provide additional in -home services to support
permanency. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said application and memorandum. Seconded by
Commissioner Saine, the motion carried unanimously.
IR 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5304 CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR PRO-TEM TO SIGN - DAVID L. CHRISTIANSEN, LLC: Ms. Ulrich stated the
agreement provides mental health services and staff training and consultation. Commissioner Buck
moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair Pro -Tern to sign. The motion, which was
seconded by Commissioner Saine, carried unanimously.
• 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5353 BUSINESS PROPOSAL FOR COUNTY BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH GRANT PROGRAM FOR HIGH-FIDELITY WRAPAROUND PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR PRO-TEM TO SIGN: Ms. Ulrich stated the grant allows for the opportunity to create a high-fidelity
wraparound team that will work directly with children and families within the care of the Child Welfare
Division, the Family Resources Division, and the Area Agency on Aging, for those that have complex
behavioral and mental health needs. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said business proposal and
authorize the Chair Pro-Tem to sign. Commissioner Saine seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
• 4) FINAL READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2021-15, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND
REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 23 ZONING AND CHAPTER 24 SUBDIVISIONS, OF
THE WELD COUNTY CODE (BULK REQUIREMENTS AND PUBLIC WATER): Commissioner Freeman
moved to read Code Ordinance #2021-15 by title only, Commissioner Saine seconded the motion, and it
carried unanimously. Bruce Barker, County Attorney, read the title for the record. Angela Snyder,
Department of Planning Services, shared the request of the County Attorney's Office to make a path for
new public water supply systems. She reviewed additions to the definitions of `public water' in Chapter 23,
which should also remain in the definitions section of Chapter 24, both of the Weld County Code. No
public testimony was offered concerning this matter.
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Commissioner Saine moved to approve Code Ordinance #2021-15 on Final Reading. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Buck and carried it unanimously..
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the
Consent Agenda. Code Ordinance #2021-15 was approved on Final 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 9:48 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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