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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 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, March 8, 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
MINUTES: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the Minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of March 3, 2021, as printed. Commissioner Saine seconded the motion, and it
carried unanimously.
1. = CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on March 3, 2021, as follows: 1) USR20-0036 — Cactus Hill Ranch Company,
c/o Matt Schilz, Public Radio for the Front Range / KRFCFM, 2) USR20-0035 — Thomas and
Corinne Moore, and 3) USR20-0028 — Lonnie Shoemaker. Commissioner James seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
• PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
• AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
• CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed.
Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner James shared the Department of
Information Technology have completed all three (3) business analysis workshops with various
departments, and noted the new website management and content processing project is progressing and
certain website pages will be publicly available within the next two (2) months. He commended
Mark Lawley, Director of the Department of Public Health and Environment, for his efficiency and
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vaccination network collaboration, despite not receiving enough vaccines from the State, and stated
Banner Health closed their walk-in vaccination clinic due to a vaccine shortage. He commented on the
Department of Public Safety and Communications' 20 active projects for the current year. He mentioned
the Office of Emergency Management completed their annual grant applications, and is working on
vaccine plans, active community outreach, and emergency management training. He stated he attended
the Collaborative Management Program meeting with Commissioner Buck, and received information on
how the County can apply for appropriate funds. He reported the North Front Range Metropolitan
Planning Organization, which focused on reducing the greenhouse gasses expelled during transportation
and referred to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Roadmap.
Chair Moreno commented on being a member of the Upstate Colorado Economic Development Board
with Commissioner Buck and applauded the Department of Public Health and Environment for
addressing the issues surrounding the distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations so well. He also thanked
the Department of Information Technology and the Clerk to the Board's Office for managing a successful
TylerCM conversion.
Commissioner Buck encouraged the public to visit the website for information regarding the Rental
Assistance Program, fostered by the Department of Human Services.
Commissioner Saine thanked the Department of Information Technology and the Accounting Department
for improving Commissioner access to invoice detail for Financial Warrants and shared she issued a
challenge to Governor Polis for a brisket contest for Meat -Out Day, and has not received a response.
Commissioner Freeman had nothing to report.
WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS - MARCH 5, 2021: Commissioner James moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
▪ BIDS:
1) APPROVE BID #B2100048, EROSION CONTROL AND REVEGETATION SERVICES FOR 2021 -
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Rob Turf, Purchasing Department, stated staff recommends
selecting the lowest bidder who met specifications, All Cowboy Erosion Control, for a total amount of
$381,798.50. Commissioner James moved to approve said bid, the motion was seconded by
Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
▪ 2) APPROVE BID #B2100052, TREASURER'S OFFICE REMODEL - FACILITIES DEPARTMENT:
Mr. Turf reviewed staff's recommendation to select Edman Builders, LLC, the low bidder meeting
specifications, for a total amount of $495,952.73. In response to Commissioner Saine, Toby Taylor,
Director of the Facilities Department, explained the costs attributed to the full remodel of the Treasurer's
Wing. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said bid, the motion was seconded by Commissioner
Buck, and it carried unanimously.
...= 3) APPROVE BID #B2100053, 2021 SIGN MATERIAL - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS:
Mr. Turf introduced the various low bidders selected by staff and confirmed they met all specifications,
recommending award for a combined total amount of $8,436.81. Commissioner Freeman moved to
approve said bid, the motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
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• 4) APPROVE BID #B2100054, SIGNAL POLES, MAST ARMS, AND LUMINAIRE MAST ARMS
FOR CR 47 AND SH 392 SIGNALIZATION PROJECT - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Turf
stated staff recommends selecting the lowest bidder who met specifications, Aftermath Highway
Products, for an amount not to exceed $66,742.00. Commissioner James moved to approve said bid, the
motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
• 5) APPROVE BID #62100058, CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES - FACILITIES DEPARTMENT: Mr. Turf
reviewed staff's proposal for award per product, as detailed in the bid award documents. Commissioner
Freeman moved to approve said bid, the motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried
unanimously.
_= NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4520 PRIMARY CARE MEDICAL PROVIDER AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - BEACON HEALTH OPTIONS, INC., AND NORTHEAST HEALTH
PARTNERS, LLC: Mark Lawley, Director of the Department of Public Health and Environment, stated
the Agreement will allow the Department to enroll as a Primary Care Medical Provider with Beacon Health
Options, Inc., and the Regional Accountable Entities, Northeast Health Partners, LLC, to participate in
the Accountable Care Collaborative Program to provide Medicaid members access to appointments. He
noted the estimated revenue from the agreement for fiscal year 2021 will amount to $150,000.00.
Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Saine and it carried unanimously.
El 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4533 AMENDMENT #1 TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - JAMES DUNCAN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.:
Elizabeth Relford, Deputy Director of the Department of Public Works, presented the amended terms to
perform various tasks that assist with the development of updating the County's Impact Fees for roads,
drainage and general government facilities, and stated the matter is budgeted for in 2021 and will cost
approximately $53,550.00. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said amendment and authorize the
Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Freeman, the motion carried unanimously.
• 3) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 6 BETWEEN CRS 13 AND 19: Amy Mutchie,
Department of Public Works, explained County Road (CR) 6 was scheduled to be open on March 8,
2021, as a result of previous projects being completed, but the department is requesting to extend closure
of CR 6 through May 4, 2021, due to delays in unrelated projects which have allowed road crews to begin
the necessary improvements and road construction of this project earlier than expected. She expressed
concern for the public and stated further closing CR 6 would be more efficient and safer than opening
and closing the road multiple times. In response to Chair Moreno, Ms. Mutchie confirmed message
boards are used for notification purposes. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said temporary
closure. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck 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.
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There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:20 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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