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Home My WebLink About20212545.tiffRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 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, August 25, 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 — EXCUSED Commissioner Lori Saine Also present: County Attorney, Bruce Barker Clerk to the Board, Esther Gesick Controller, Barbara Connolly MINUTES: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of August 23, 2021, as printed. Commissioner Saine seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. • PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given. le AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda. • CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Saine moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. • WARRANTS: 1) GENERAL WARRANTS - AUGUST 24, 2021: Commissioner Saine moved to approve the General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: 1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5188 ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR ARMED GUARD SECURITY GUARD SERVICES FROM G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS (USA), INC., TO UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LP, DBA ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Jaime Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services, stated the agreement is to transition all security services, responsibilies, the current end date, and terms outlined in the current agreement from G4S Secure Solutions (USA), Inc., to Allied Universal Protection Service, LP, Minutes, Wednesday , August 25, 2021 Page 1 2021-2545 BC0016 dba Allied Universal Security Services, upon the final sale of G4S Secure Solutions. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Saine, the motion carried unanimously. El 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5189 LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR SHARED USE OF QUARTERLY CENSUS OF EMPLOYMENT WAGES (QCEW) AUTHORIZE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO SIGN ELECTRONICALLY: Ms. Ulrich stated this agreement allows the Employment Services Division to access state economic data to further ecomonic developement of Weld County. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said agreement and authorize Karina Amaya with the Department of Human Services to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Saine and it carried unanimously. 3 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5192 FOR PROMOTING SAFE AND STABLE FAMILIES (PSSF) GRANT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AND SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY: Ms. Ulrich explained the department has been awarded funding to provide intensive family case management, respite care, parent peer mentoring, and post adoption services. Ms. Ulrich also stated that sub -contracting with Catholic Charities through this grant occurs. Commissioner Saine moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Buck, carried unanimously. • 4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5193 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY BENEFITS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN ELECTRONICALLY: Ms. Ulrich detailed the intergovernmental agreement provides counties with funding to support staff and costs associated with benefits eligibility redetermination at the end of the Public Health Emergency. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said intergovernmental agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Saine seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. • 5) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5196 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - BRADLEY AND ANGELA ERICKSON: Ms. Ulrich stated the contract is for a new kinship foster care home in Greeley, Colorado. The motion to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign was made by Commissioner Buck, seconded by Commissioner Saine, and it carried unanimously. • 6) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5197 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - RAFAEL AND CARA GONZALEZ: Ms. Ulrich requested approval of a new foster care home in Greeley, Colorado. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Saine, the motion carried unanimously. el 7) CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF 2021 ABSTRACT OF ASSESSMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Brenda Dones, Weld County Assessor, stated she previously reported the preliminary assessed values and is now presenting the 2021 Abstract of Assessment of $12,044,372,110.00,which includes all changes from State assessed properties, all appeals to the Assessor and Weld County Board of Equalization, and the change from House Bill 13-12 that increased the exemption on personal property from $7,900.00 to $50,000.00. She expanded the Abstract of Assessment includes the overall value of Weld County, municipalities, and special districts, with said overall value of 2021 showing an 18% reduction from the aggregate values in 2020 and an additional 39% reduction of oil and gas value, but the increase in other property types offset that loss. Ms. Dones explained the Abstract of Assessment will be submitted and reviewed by the State Board of Equalization in conjunction with the annual audit of Minutes, Wednesday , August 25, 2021 Page 2 2021-2545 BC0016 statistical data, and the Assessor's Office was recently notified the department passed the audit without further recommendations of change. Chair Pro-Tem James thanked Assessor Dones and her staff for their diligence throughout the appeal process. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said abstract of assessment and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Saine and it carried unanimously. Ei 8) CONSIDER SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY: Bob Choate, Assistant County Attorney, stated the Special Events Permit application is for the annual Cattle Baron's Ball, which has been a fundraiser for the Amercican Cancer Society, since 1993, and has formerly been held in unincorperated Weld County, but has been hosted within city limits the past several years. He detailed the event location and date, and stated there were no concerns from any referral agencies. Rachel Befort, American Cancer Society representative, expressed her gratitude to the Commissioners for their consideration. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Saine moved to approve said permit and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Buck, the motion carried unanimously. 9) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5207 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO "O" ST AND 59TH AVE INTERSECTION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN — CITY OF GREELEY: Elizabeth Relford, Deputy Director of the Department of Public Works, stated this intergovernmental agreement is for a roundabout project at the intersection of 59th Avenue and "O" Street, with the County's financial contribution amounting to $1,669,565.00 of the 2022 department budget. She further described the City Greeley is designing and will manage the project, with Weld County as a financial partner who will also be coordinating the roundabout construction timeline so it is not to be simultaneous with the 35th Avenue and "O" Street Roundabout Construction Project. Ms. Relford detailed the 35th Avenue and "O" Street Roundabout Construction Project is anticipated to be completed by May or June 2022, which is when the 59th Avenue and "O" Street Roundabout Construction Project should commence, the latter of which is anticipated to be completed by 2023. In response to Commissioner Buck, Ms. Relford confirmed the intent is to have the 35th Avenue portion completed prior to starting the 59th Avenue portion. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said intergovernmental agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Saine, carried unanimously. 10) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5213 AGREEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGE 2.5/27A AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - FULTON IRRIGATING DITCH COMPANY: Erich Green, Department of Public Works, explained the agreement is necessary to access the Fulton Ditch to complete the bridge replacement project. He expanded a temporary bridge and shoefly will be constructed to accommodate traffic during the bridge replacement, with construction of said temporary structures planned to commence in October 2021, the permanent bridge replacement is planned to commence in November 2021, and all construction is planned to be completed no later than May 31, 2022. Mr. Green stated total possible funding by Weld County is not to exceed $5,000.00. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Saine seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. PLANNING: 1) CONSIDER REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF THE HOURS OF OPERATION FOR AMENDED USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT, AMUSR-1102, FOR MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING OPEN PIT MINING AND MATERIALS PROCESSING (SAND, GRAVEL AND STONE), INCLUDING CONCRETE AND ASPHALT RECYCLING AND A CONCRETE AND ASPHALT BATCH PLANT FACILITY IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT - L.G. EVERIST, INC.: Tom Parko, Director of the Department of Planning Services, presented a request from L.G. Everist, Minutes, Wednesday , August 25, 2021 Page 3 2021-2545 BC0016 Inc., on behalf of the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), for a bridge deck pour for the Interstate 25 northbound express lanes. Commissioner Saine moved to approve said request. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried out unanimously. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the Consent Agenda. 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 9:20 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: d,,,A,A) ,Z4o:ok, Weld County Clerk to the Board BY: eputy Clerk to the Board Steve] oren., Chair Scojt-I< ames, Pro-Tem erry L. ike Freeman Lori Sain Minutes, Wednesday , August 25, 2021 Page 4 2021-2545 BC0016 Hello