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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 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 24, 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:
Assistant County Attorney, Karin McDougal
Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon
Controller, Chris D'Ovidio
... = MINUTES: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the Minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of November 10, 2021, as printed. Commissioner Saine seconded the motion,
and it carried unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner James moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on November 10, 2021, as follows: 1) COZ21-0003 — Highpoint Operating
Corporation, do JSB Interests, LLLP. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
El PUBLIC INPUT: Sonia Miller, City of Greeley resident, expressed her disapproval of Weld County's
Facebook posts regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. Jamie Weber, City of Greeley resident, also expressed
her concerns regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and information shared by government agencies.
Timothy Phippard, Town of Kersey resident, likewise referenced the COVID-19 vaccine flyers sponsored
by the Department of Public Health and Environment. In response, Commissioner James clarified the
Board accepted grant funds from the State of Colorado and have used $6,000.00 of said funds to
research the rate of vaccination of Weld County residents. He further stated he and his fellow
Commissioners have heard the concerns of the public and will no longer be advertising information
pertaining to COVID-19 vaccinations. Chair Moreno explained Commissioners Buck and Saine were not
elected to the Board of County Commissioners at the beginning of the pandemic and may not have
reviewed and approved all grant applications related to COVID-19. Commissioner Saine stressed the
importance of personal responsibility and medical freedom. Commissioner Freeman stated he,
Commissioner James, and Chair Moreno discussed Weld County's policy to not enforce mask or vaccine
mandates with Governor Jared Polis.
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AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
El CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner James moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed.
Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
Ei BIDS:
1) PRESENT BID #B2100140, FIRE ALARM MESH RADIO EQUIPMENT - FACILITIES DEPARTMENT:
Rob Turf, Purchasing Department, stated staff received eight (8) bids and will make a recommendation
for approval on December 8, 2021.
El 2) PRESENT BID #B2100143, 1417 'O' ST DEMOLITION PROJECT - FACILITIES
DEPARTMENT: Mr. Turf stated staff received seven (7) bids and will make a recommendation for
approval on December 8, 2021.
IR NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5392 NON-EXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR
CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND/OR USE OF IRRIGATION FACILITIES WITHIN COUNTY
ROAD 66 RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - BLISS LATERAL COMPANY, AKA
BLISS IRRIGATION COMPANY: Clay Kimmi, Department of Public Works, stated the non-exclusive
license agreement allows Bliss Lateral Company to relocate into the right-of-way on County Road
(CR) 66 as a part of the CRs 66 and 41 Intersection Improvements Project, in exchange for a deed of
dedication for donated land on the north side of CR 66. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said
agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it
carried unanimously.
El 2) CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF DEED OF DEDICATION FOR PUBLIC ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY
FOR CRS 66 AND 41 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN - BLISS IRRIGATION COMPANY, AKA BLISS LATERAL COMPANY: Mr. Kimmi stated the deed
of dedication is in relation to Item #1 under 'New Business' and is in exchange for the non-exclusive
license agreement as stated above. Commissioner James moved to accept and approve said deed of
dedication and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Buck, the motion carried
unanimously.
El 3) CONSIDER QUIT CLAIM DEED TO TRANSFER PROPERTY FROM WELD COUNTY TO
JAMES AND ALICE SMITH AS PART OF THE CR 49 CORRIDOR PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN: Cameron Parrott, Department of Public Works, stated the quit claim deed is to transfer interest
in ownership in an area that was part of the County Road 49 land swap. Commissioner Freeman moved
to approve said quit claim deed and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner James seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously.
4) CONSIDER CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FOR
THE WELD COUNTY TREASURER - PERSONAL PROPERTY, REAL ESTATE, AND OIL AND GAS
ACCOUNTS: John Lefebvre, Weld County Treasurer and Public Trustee, provided a brief overview of
the items deemed as uncollectable and stated approximately $79,000.00 is requested to be cancelled.
In response to Commissioner Buck, Mr. Lefebvre stated he typically requests around $30,000.00 -
$50,000.00 to be cancelled, but this year's request is higher due to business disruptions in response to
the events over the past year. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said cancellation of certain
outstanding accounts receivable. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Saine and it carried
unanimously.
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5) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF PUBLIC HEALTH: Commissioner Freeman moved
to approve said appointment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried
unanimously.
;, 6) CONSIDER REAPPOINTMENT TO JUVENILE COMMUNITY REVIEW BOARD: Commissioner
Buck moved to approve said reappointment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James 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 9:23 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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