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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MONDAY, MAY 10, 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, May 10, 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 -Tern
Commissioner Perry L. Buck
Commissioner Mike Freeman
Commissioner Lori Saine - EXCUSED
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Clerk tO the Board, Esther Gesick
Controller, Barbara Connolly
• MINUTES: Commissioner James moved to approve the Minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of May 5, 2021, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and it
carried unanimously.
le CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on May 5, 2021, as follows: 1) USR18-0130 — City of Thornton. Commissioner
James seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
El PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
• 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.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Buck reported the Department of
Human Services has issued approximately $1,120,000.00 in Emergency Rental Assistance funds,
processed 793 requests, and evaluated 529 households. She stated the Area Agency on Aging will be
recognizing May as Older Americans Month, and the Family Support and Visitation Center has been
diligent in providing virtual and in -person services to Weld families. Commissioner James stated former
Severance Mayor, Don McCloud, has resigned as Chair of the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning
Organization (NFRMPO), thus, Berthoud Mayor, Will Karspeck, was appointed as the new Chair, with
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Larimer County Commissioner Kristin Stevens appointed to represent the NFRMPO at the Regional Air
Quality Control Council, and Commissioner James is serving as the Vice Chair. Lastly, he stated he will
be testifying at the capital today in opposition to Senate Bill 260 (Sustainability of the Transportation
System).
• PRESENTATIONS:
1) RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, JUVENILE COMMUNITY REVIEW BOARD - SARAH MOLINAR:
Chair Moreno read the certificate recognizing Ms. Molinar for her four (4) years of voluntary service.
PROCLAMATIONS:
1) NATIONAL POLICE WEEK - MAY 9-15, 2021; NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY -
MAY 15, 2021; AND WELD COUNTY FALLEN OFFICER MEMORIAL TRIBUTE CEREMONY- MAY 13,
2021: Chair Moreno called for a moment of silence, followed by a reading of the certificate proclaiming
each of the dates in honor of Police and Law Enforcement Services and Memorials. Sheriff Steve Reams
stated a ceremony will be held at the Fallen Officers Memorial in Bittersweet Park, Greeley, on Thursday,
May 13, 2021. The Commissioners, in turn, honored those who have fallen in the line of duty, and
committed to uphold, support and respect law enforcement agencies who are sworn to protect the public.
(Clerk's Note: The group gathered for a photo opportunity.)
• WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS - MAY 5, AND 7, 2021: Commissioner James moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
• BIDS:
1) PRESENT BID #B2100095, GUARDRAIL, BRIDGE RAIL, AND CABLE REPAIR SERVICES WITH
OPTIONS FOR 2022 AND 2023 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Barbara Connolly, Controller,
noted 31 suppliers downloaded the specifications, presented the sole bid received and stated staff will
make a recommendation on May 24, 2021.
• NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO AREA AGENCY ON AGING ADVISORY BOARD: Commissioner
James moved to approve said appointments. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
2) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO CHILD PROTECTION CITIZEN REVIEW PANEL:
Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said appointment. Commissioner James seconded the
motion, and it carried unanimously.
• 3) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO EXTENSION ADVISORY COUNCIL: Commissioner James
moved to approve said appointment. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
4) CONSIDER REASSIGNMENT ON JUVENILE COMMUNITY REVIEW BOARD: Commissioner
Freeman moved to approve said reassignment. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
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e 5) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO JUVENILE COMMUNITY REVIEW BOARD: Commissioner
James moved to approve said appointment. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
PLANNING:
1) CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR SMALL BUSINESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE
RELEASE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUNDS (TIER I) - THE DOG BARN, LLC, 0/O
BRIAN AND SARAH CARR: Tom Parko, Director of the Department of Planning Services, stated the Use
by Special Review (USR) permit was approved in 2018, the applicants recently completed a Minor
Amendment and they are successfully growing their business. He requested an update to release
$14,904.70, which includes the $2,500.00 USR application fee. Commissioner James endorsed the value
of the program and moved to approve said application and authorize the release of funds. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously.
la 2) CONSIDER REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF SUBMITTAL OF SITE SPECIFIC
DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) FINAL PLAN IN REFERENCE
TO CHANGE OF ZONE, Z-570 - OLSON BROS., LP: Chris Gathman, Department of Planning Services,
stated the applicant has submitted a request for a two-year extension of the deadline for submittal of the
PUD Final Plan. He reviewed the case history timeline, reported there are new Coordinated Planning
Agreements and revised Comprehensive Plan maps that are now in place, and detailed the revised layout
reducing the number of E (Estate) lots from eight (8) down to four (4), with a large agricultural lot
containing a pivot irrigation system. Based on the amount of time that has lapsed and the proposed
changes, staff recommends the applicant submit a Sketch Plan and then apply for a PUD Final Plan to
be reviewed by the Board of Commissioners, since the layout differs from the Change of Zone (COZ)
originally approved in 2002. Additionally, the applicant will be instructed to contact the Town of Johnstown
to address the possibility for public water and sewer. Matt LeCerf, Town of Johnstown Manager,
stated they have no objection to the revised application, due to the reduced number of lots and decreased
density. IR Kelsey Bruxvoort, AGPROfessionals, LLC, represented the applicant and confirmed the
project has not been abandoned and the applicant possesses the willingness and ability to complete and
record the plat. She displayed a PowerPoint presentation, confirmed the Town of Johnstown is
negotiating to install a 16 -inch watermain across the property affording residential, and detailed the new
site design, water taps and fire hydrants. Ms. Bruxvoort provided a brief overview of the project history,
summarized recent developments in the area and referral requirements, and detailed their plan for
completion. a In response to Commissioner Freeman, Ms. Bruxvoort stated the applicant is agreeable
to an 18 -months extension as recommended by Planning Services. Responding to Commissioner James,
Mr. Gathman confirmed, based on the response from the Town of Johnstown, there would be the ability
to obtain residential water taps. Commissioner James moved to approve said request, with said PUD
Final Plan application to be submitted no later than Monday, November 14, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.
Commissioner Freeman 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.
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There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:33 a.m.
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Weld County Clerk to the Board
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