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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 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, September 1, 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
Clerk to the Board, Esther Gesick
Controller, Barbara Connolly
• MINUTES: Commissioner Saine moved to approve the Minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of August 30, 2021, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and
it carried unanimously.
PUBLIC INPUT: Jessica Joy, Weld County resident, thanked the Commissioners for attending a
recent parents' night event, expressed the importance of public service for the betterment of the children
of Weld County, and recommended the introduction of the Florida Parental Bill of Rights.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
• CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner James moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed.
Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
• PROCLAMATIONS:
1) NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH - SEPTEMBER 2021: Chair Moreno read the proclamation
for the record. David Burns, Office of Emergency Management, thanked the Board for their continued
support in the area of emergency preparedness. Gracie Marquez, Office of Emergency Management,
also thanked the Commissioners for their continued support. In response, each of the Commissioners
expressed their appreciation to the department and recognized the importance of the work the
department does to prepare the County for emergencies. (Clerk's Note: The group gathered for a photo
opportunity.)
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2) WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT MONTH - SEPTEMBER 2021: Chair Moreno read the
proclamation for the record. Tami Grant, Deputy Director of the Department of Human Services, on behalf
of the Workforce Development Board, Aims Community College, Immigrant Refugee Center of Northern
Colorado, the Colorado Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Dream Team, and various
community businesses, summarized the responsibilities of Workforce Development in Weld County. She
stated the Wagner-Peyser Act is a basic labor exchange and since the COVID-19 Pandemic Health
Emergency, there has been over a 200% increase in utilization of career services and more than 19,800
customers were served in the last year. Lisa Taylor, Executive Director of the Immigrant and Refugee
Center of Northern Colorado, recognized the Workforce Develpment team as stellar, creative, and
innovative, and described their partnership as helping citizens to obtain and retain meaningful
employment to support their livlihoods. Karina Amaya, Department of Human Services, thanked the
Board for their recognition through this proclamation and the Workforce Development Board for their
action in the community. Each of the Commissioners expressed their gratitude and pride in the Workforce
Development Board and all who are involved in the Employment Services team. (Clerk's Note: The group
gathered for a photo opportunity.)
3) CONSTITUTION MONTH - SEPTEMBER 2021; AND CONSTITUTION DAY - SEPTEMBER 17,
2021: Chair Moreno read the proclamation for the record. Commissioner Saine shared how great it is to
recognize the Constitution throughout the whole month and announced there is currently an essay and
art contest titled, "How the Constitution Impacts My Life Today", with the winner to be recognized on
September 15, 2021. She went on to explain that for more than 200 years, the Constitution has outlined
and guarded the rights of American citizens and provided a solid foundation for a representative form of
government, and the contest is designed to teach students how the constitution impacts their lives.
Commissioners James Freeman, Buck, and Chair Moreno likewise discussed the importance of this
proclamation.
WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS - AUGUST 31, 2021: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
2) GREELEY-WELD COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY WARRANTS - AUGUST 31, 2021:
Commissioner James moved to approve the Greeley -Weld County Airport Authority Warrants, as printed.
Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote, the motion carried four (4) to
one (1), with Commissioner Saine opposed.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5212 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF
FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
LEOPOLDO AND LETICIA MONTES: Jaime Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services,
stated the contract is for a child -specific kinship foster care home in Orenda, California. Commissioner
Freeman moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner James and it carried out unanimously.
2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5204 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION AND WORK PLAN FOR
WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT FUNDS
(ESF) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Ulrich explained the department received $97,261.00 in
supplemental funds to serve job seekers and employers impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic Health
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Emergency. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said expenditure authorization and authorize the
Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner James, the motion carried unanimously.
El 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5217 REGIONAL/LOCAL PLAN NARRATIVE UPDATE, ANNUAL
COMPLIANCE PLAN, AND EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION AND WORK PLAN FOR VARIOUS
WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) PROGRAMS, FOR 2020-2023
UPSTATE REGIONAL PLAN, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Ulrich stated the department
received WIOA and employment support funds for allowable activities under the program. Commissioner
James moved to approve said plan narrative update, annual compliance plan, and expenditure
authorization, and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Saine,
carried unanimously.
_= 4)CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE FUND (EIAF)
PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS FOR CR 22 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (SEPTEMBER CYCLE -TIER II)
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Elizabeth Relford, Deputy Director of the Department of Public
Works, requested approval to submit an EIAF grant application for $600,000.00 in funds for a road
construction project for County Road (CR) 22 from CR 31 to CR 41 and summarized changes in the
funding process by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve
said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion 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 9:37 a.m.
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