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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 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, June 23, 2021, at the hour of 9:00 a.m.
EA 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 June 21, 2021, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and it
carried unanimously.
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Eli PUBLIC INPUT: Steve Teets, Greeley resident, inquired about Colorado Counties Incorporated
(CCI), to which Chair Moreno explained it is a state-wide conference to coordinate with fellow
Commissioners, follow up on legislation and gain information for the benefit of the County. Commissioner
James reported the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) had a lengthy discussion regarding the
Employee Trip Reduction program, also known as Senate Bill 260, and he explained its onerous effects
on transportation in Colorado.
,__=_ AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: Commissioner Freeman moved to delete item #2 under Warrants:
Greeley -Weld County Airport Authority Warrants — June 22, 2021. Commissioner Buck seconded the
motion, and it carried unanimously.
• CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed.
Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
• PRESENTATIONS:
1) CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR CENTENNIAL CLUB OF WELD COUNTY — RICHARD
MANN: Chair Moreno read the certificate honoring Richard Mann as he celebrates his 100th Birthday.
He further shared Mr. Mann served in WWII and in 2017 received France's highest military honor for his
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service on D -Day. Mr. Mann's motto is "Control your curiosity, and keep your head down". Commissioner
Saine stated Mr. Mann is a true American Hero!
WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS - JUNE 22, 2021: Commissioner James moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
al BIDS:
1) PRESENT BID #62100103, WASH BAY AND WELDING BUILDING PAVING - FACILITIES
DEPARTMENT: Rob Turf, Purchasing Department, presented the three (3) bids received and stated staff
will make a recommendation on July 7, 2021.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT, RATES, AND PROVIDER LIST FOR INDIVIDUAL
PROVIDER CONTRACTS FOR PURCHASE OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE
HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Jamie Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services,
stated these are the rates and Out of Home services provider list for the 2021-2022 contract year.
Commissioner James moved to approve said form, list, and rates and authorize the Chair to sign
contracts consistent with said form. Seconded by Commissioner Saine, the motion carried unanimously.
2) CONSIDER STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT, RATES, AND PROVIDER LIST FOR
AGREEMENTS FOR RESPITE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Ulrich presented
the form agreement, list of certified Respite providers and rates. Commissioner Saine moved to approve
said form, list, and rates and authorize the Chair to sign contracts consistent with said form. Seconded
by Commissioner James, the motion carried unanimously.
IE 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4820 AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR
PREVENTION SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Ulrich stated the agreement is for a
partnership between the Weld County Department of Human Services and the Weld County Department
of Public Health and Environment (WCDPHE) for the Prevention Program. Commissioner Freeman
moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner James, and it carried unanimously.
4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4821 AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR
CHILD CARE PROVIDER RECRUITMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN — UNITED
WAY OF WELD COUNTY: Ms. Ulrich stated this is a partnership with United Way of Weld County to
recruit additional providers and support a development of quality providers. Chair Moreno relayed he
serves on the United Way Board, but sees no conflict of interest. Mr. Barker confirmed it is not a conflict
of interest. Commissioner James moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman. There being no further discussion, the motion carried
unanimously.
5) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4859 AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR
INFANT EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTATION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
— NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Ms. Ulrich stated North Range Behavioral Health (NRBH)
will provide consultation services to in -home childcare providers with the goal of increasing the number
and quality of childcare providers in the County. The motion to approve said agreement and authorize
the Chair to sign was made by Commissioner Freeman, seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried
unanimously.
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El 6) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4827 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR 1451
COLLABORATIVE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
AND DIRECTORS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT TO SIGN ELECTRONICALLY: Ms. Ulrich stated this
collaboration is with mandated and non -mandated partner agencies to provide services to children and
families while consolidating resources. Commissioner James moved to approve said memorandum of
understanding and authorize the Chair and Directors of the Departments of Human Services and Public
Health and Environment to sign electronically. Seconded by Commissioner Buck, the motion carried
unanimously.
S 7) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4841 CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - SMITH AGENCY: Ms. Ulrich stated the agreement is for crisis
intervention and stabilization services. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried
unanimously.
8) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4844 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF
FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - SCOTT
AND SHELLY WILSON: Ms. Ulrich stated this is a new foster care home in Lakewood, Colorado.
Commissioner Saine moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign, which was
seconded by Commissioner James, and it carried unanimously.
I 9) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4845 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF
FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
ANTHONY AND RUBY PINO: Ms. Ulrich stated this is a new foster care home in Greeley, Colorado. The
motion to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign was made by Commissioner Freeman,
seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
El 10) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4856 FOR COLORADO COMMUNITY RESPONSE PROJECT
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AND SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY: Ms. Ulrich stated this is funding
as part of the State of Colorado's Community Response Grant for Prevention Programs. Commissioner
James moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign and submit electronically.
Seconded by Commissioner Buck, the motion carried unanimously.
11) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4862 AMENDMENT #5 TO DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
BANNER IMAGING SERVICES COLORADO, LLC: Mark Lawley, Director of the Department of Public
Health and Environment, stated this amendment renews the Imaging Contract with Banner Health
Imaging to provide the technical component of diagnostic imaging and radiological services to designated
eligible patients referred by Banner Health. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said amendment and
authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James, and it carried
unanimously.
IR 12) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4868 AMENDMENT #4 TO CONTRACT FOR IMMUNIZATION
CORE SERVICES PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AND SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY:
Mr. Lawley stated the amendment is to increase immunization rates in Weld County residents and reduce
morbidity and mortality of infectious disease, and Weld County will be reimbursed $86,711.00 for the
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grant period. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign
and submit electronically. Seconded by Commissioner Buck, the motion carried unanimously.
El 13) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4869 AMENDMENT #4 TO CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AND SUBMIT
ELECTRONICALLY: Mr. Lawley stated the amended contract is to plan and train for a variety of
population -based disease outbreaks and emergencies, including pandemic, bioterrorism, and emergent
diseases. He explained the federal grant supports two (2) full-time staff, a Regional Epidemiologist, and
a Public Health Emergency Specialist, from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, in the amount of $280,277.00.
Commissioner James moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign and submit
electronically, which was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously.
14) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4870 AMENDMENT #5 TO CONTRACT FOR LOCAL PLANNING
AND SUPPORT (PER CAPITA) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AND SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY:
Mr. Lawley stated the purpose of the amended contract is to provide Public Health Services in which
Weld County Health Services will participate in assessment and planning efforts at the state, regional,
and local levels. He relayed the local planning and support, per capita reimbursement funding for July 1,
2021, through June 30, 2022, will be an amount not to exceed $404,871.00. Commissioner Freeman
moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign and submit electronically. Seconded
by Commissioner Buck, the motion carried unanimously.
'---' 15) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4871 AMENDMENT #1 TO CONTRACT FOR AMENDMENT 35
TOBACCO USE PREVENTION AND CESSATION EDUCATION, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
AND SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY: Mr. Lawley stated the amended contract becomes effective July 1,
2021, and ends June 30, 2022, with a budgeted amount of $300,056.00 in state funding. Commissioner
Freeman moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign and submit electronically.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Saine, and it carried unanimously.
16) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4877 TASK ORDER CONTRACT FOR CHILD FATALITY
PREVENTION SYSTEM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AND SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY:
Mr. Lawley explained the Child Fatality Prevention System was established in an effort to prevent child
deaths. He stated the contract period is from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, with no new staff
required, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) will pay $13,450.00
for services provided in the continuation contract. Commissioner Saine moved to approve said contract
and authorize the Chair to sign and submit electronically, which was seconded by Commissioner Buck,
and it carried unanimously.
17) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4879 TASK ORDER CONTRACT FOR RETAIL FOOD, CHILD
CARE, AND SCHOOL INSPECTION PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AND SUBMIT
ELECTRONICALLY: Mr. Lawley stated under this contract, the department will conduct regulatory
inspections, initiate interventions and enforcement actions, review submitted plans, perform foodborne
illness investigations, respond to complaints, and comply with reporting requirements. He relayed the
term dates and shared the contract is for $35,000.00. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said
contract and authorize the Chair to sign and submit electronically. Seconded by Commissioner James,
the motion carried unanimously.
18) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4880 LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY APPLICATION AND
ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT AWARD FOR COVID-19 VACCINATION SUPPORT FUND, AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Lawley stated this is a one-time grant, in the amount of $5,000.00,
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for COVID-19 vaccine education to benefit Medicaid members and the community. Commissioner James
moved to approve said application, accept the grant award, and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded
by Commissioner Buck, the motion carried unanimously.
19) CONSIDER AUTHORIZING BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO CONVENE AS A
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2021: Commissioner James moved to approve
said Resolution to Convene as the Board of Equalization. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion,
and it carried unanimously.
e PLANNING:
1) CONSIDER VACATION OF TWO -LOT RECORDED EXEMPTION, RECX17-0167, AND
RECOMBINE LOTS INTO ONE PARCEL - FREEDOM HOLDING COMPANY, LLC, C/O
DONALD SACK: Angela Snyder, Department of Planning Services, stated a request was received from
the owner, Mr. Sack, to vacate the plat of Two -Lot Recorded Exemption, RECX17-0167. She described
the location of the 120 -acre property, and confirmed there were no easements created. Pamela Edens,
Real Estate Broker representing the property owner, was available to answer questions. No public
testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the request for
Vacation of the Two -lot Recorded Exemption, RECX17-0167. Commissioner James seconded the
motion, and it carried unanimously.
El 2) CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF COLLATERAL FOR SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT, USR20-0029 - SUNSHARE, LLC: Chris Gathman,
Department of Planning Services, stated this request is for acceptance of collateral for decommissioning
of a solar facility, which was approved in December 2020. He described the location of the site and
explained collateral is required, per Weld County Code Section 23-4-1030.B and a Condition of Approval
(COA) under the USR, in an amount set by the Director of the Department of Planning Services, to ensure
proper decommissioning of the facility. Mr. Gathman stated the Surety Bond must name the Board of
County Commissioners as beneficiary and shall be kept current and active during the life of the permit.
He also stated, under recent Code changes approved on June 4, 2020, the decommissioning and
reclamation cost estimates must be updated every five (5) years. He relayed the applicant has submitted
a Decommissioning and Reclamation Plan, which has been deemed complete by staff. Mr. Gathman
stated the applicant has submitted Surety Bond #SU1172319, in the amount of $138,000.00, to address
decommissioning of the facility, which has been reviewed by the County Attorney's Office.
Commissioner Saine moved to accept said Surety Bond from SunShare, LLC, for USR20-0029.
Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
3) CONSIDER CERTIFICATION TO WELD COUNTY TREASURER OF ZONING VIOLATION
PENALTIES AS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - CHARLES BENNETT AND MANUEL GALLEGOS:
Gabe Kalousek, Assistant County Attorney, requested this case be continued as it will need to be
renoticed. The property owners were not present. Commissioner Freeman moved to continue said
Certification of Penalties as a Special Assessment to July 7, 2021. Commissioner Saine seconded the
motion, and it carried unanimously.
IE 4) CONSIDER CERTIFICATION TO WELD COUNTY TREASURER OF ZONING VIOLATION
PENALTIES AS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - CHRISTINA ELAM AND DONALD HARRIS: Mr. Kalousek
requested this case be continued as it will need to be renoticed. The property owners were not present.
Commissioner Saine moved to continue said Certification of Penalties as a Special Assessment to July 7,
2021. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
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El 5) CONSIDER CERTIFICATION TO WELD COUNTY TREASURER OF ZONING VIOLATION
PENALTIES AS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT — ARYAN KIANI AND MATTHEW IRVIN: Mr. Kalousek
reviewed the case history and court actions taken to date and requested a certification of assessment in
the amount of $5,550.00 for the period between October 22, 2020, through May 31, 2021. Bethany
Pascoe, Zoning Compliance Officer, displayed photos taken last Thursday, June 17, 2020, and confirmed
the property remains in violation, relaying she has documented 16 complaints from various agencies
including the Sheriff's Office, Animal Control, Fire Department, Health Department, and surrounding
property owners (SPOs). Matthew Irvin and Aryan Kiani, property owners, were present and stated staff
has been gracious with extensions during his illness. He elaborated on his process of hiring someone to
clean up the property and the subsequent problems he has had with those people and his current eviction
process. In response to Chair Moreno, Mr. Kalousek tried to verify eviction documentation, and Mr. Irvin
submitted a copy of the eviction. Mr. Barker advised the Board of their authority to certify the amount of
the Penalty as a Special Assessment. In response to Commissioner James, Ms. Pascoe expressed
photos have been received from Mr. Irvin; however, according to the neighbors, they are not an accurate
portrayal of the property in question, and her site visit showed no improvement. Ms. Pascoe explained
the violation history, and Mr. Irvin submitted a photo depicting the property as being cleared. Ms. Pasco
explained her photo observations. Commissioner Saine stated she passes by the property daily, it is
never clean and attracts transients. Commissioner Freeman explained the current circumstances are not
being considered today and moved to approve said Certification of Penalties as a Special Assessment.
Commissioner Saine seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
6) CONSIDER CERTIFICATION TO WELD COUNTY TREASURER OF ZONING VIOLATION
PENALTIES AS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - GRACIELA QUINONEZ AND VERONICA GUTIERREZ:
Mr. Kalousek requested this case be continued as it will need to be renoticed. The property owners were
not present. Commissioner James moved to continue said Certification of Penalties as a Special
Assessment to July 7, 2021. Commissioner Saine seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
El 7) CONSIDER CERTIFICATION TO WELD COUNTY TREASURER OF ZONING VIOLATION
PENALTIES AS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - ARTURO AND MARIAH CORRAL: Mr. Kalousek stated
Mr. Corral was informed, by phone this morning, of the hearing time, and indicated the hearing could
proceed. Mr. Kalousek provided a brief summary of case history and penalties imposed, relayed the most
recent penalties as a special assessment is in the amount of $5,900.00 for a time period of August 10,
2020, through May 31, 2021. Hannah Duttrow, Zoning Compliance Officer, displayed photos taken last
Wednesday, June 16, 2021, and explained there have been some improvements, but there are still
trailers and a visible, non-commercial junkyard on the premises. Arturo Corral, property owner, stated he
works out of state, hasn't lived at the property for the past two (2) years, and has previously been unable
to access the property due to a divorce decree; however, he will be back in the next few weeks to hire
people to complete the work. In response to Chair Moreno, Mr. Corral explained he still needs to remove
a container and debris. Ms. Duttrow confirmed improvements have been made; however, there is still a
scrap metal pile and appliances which need to be addressed. Commissioner Freeman stated the Board
has been requested to certify penalties for prior dates and Mr. Corral may continue to work with staff to
resolve the issues and avoid future assessments. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said
Certification of Penalties as a Special Assessment. Commissioner Saine seconded the motion, and it
carried unanimously.
le 8) CONSIDER CERTIFICATION TO WELD COUNTY TREASURER OF ZONING VIOLATION
PENALTIES AS SPECIAL ASSESSMENT - JESUS VEGA: Mr. Kalousek stated Mr. Vega was informed
of the date and time of today's hearing over the phone, and is not present. He provided a summary of
the case history and assessments imposed to date, asking Certification of Special Assessments in the
amount of $6,000.00 for the period between February 1, 2021, and May 31, 2021. Ms. Duttrow stated
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she inspected the property last Wednesday, June 16, 2021, and there continues to be commercial
operations on the site, commercial parking, and RV parking. Commissioner James moved to approve
said Certification of Penalties as a Special Assessment. Commissioner Saine 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 9:54 a.m.
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