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Home My WebLink About20210223.tiffRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2021 The Boardof 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, January 20, 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 Acting Clerk to the Board, Isabella Juanicorena Assistant Controller, Chris D'Ovidio • MINUTES: Commissioner James moved to approve the Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of January 18, 2021, as printed. Commissioner Saine seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. • PUBLIC INPUT: Steve Teets, Greeley resident, shared he had attended the United Way Board Meeting that Chair Moreno was also present at, in which the cold -weather shelter at the Bonnell Community Campus was discussed. He thanked Commissioner James for meeting with him regarding public transportation and requested that Commissioner James share his concerns at the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization (NFRMPO) Meeting. In response to Mr. Teets regarding an agreement for COVID-19 sheltering at the Bonnell Community Campus, Chair Moreno, Bruce Barker, County Attorney, and Commissioner Freeman explained the original intent of the agreement, but noted that because the City of Greeley was not utilizing the surplus space for COVID-19 sheltering, it is now used as a temporary space for cold -weather sheltering for the homeless. Mr. Teets also requested an extension of the agreement terms for the shelter to be available due to cold weather extending into the Spring. ▪ 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. ©a/1/a0D1 Minutes, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Page 1 2021-0223 BC0016 • WARRANTS: 1) GENERAL WARRANTS - JANUARY 19, 2021: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. • BIDS: 1) APPROVE EMERGENCY BID #B2100001, 3/4 -TON 4X4 PICKUP 8 -FOOT BED EXTENDED CAB MINIMUM GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) OF 10,000 (QTY 2) - SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Rob Turf, Purchasing Department, shared staff's request for emergency approval of this and the next four (4) bids, due to the selected vendor closing the ordering window on January 21, 2021. He stated staff recommends selecting Spradley Barr Ford Lincoln of Greeley, Inc., the low bidder meeting specifications, for a total amount of $74,326.00. The motion to approve said bid on an emergency basis was made by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously. • 2) APPROVE EMERGENCY BID #62100017, 2 -TON 4X4 CREW CAB WITH DUAL WHEELS AND UTILITY BOX (QTY 2) - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Turf shared staff recommends selecting Spradley Barr Ford Lincoln of Greeley, Inc., the low bidder meeting specifications, for a total amount of $113,816.00. The motion to approve said bid on an emergency basis was made by Commissioner Buck, seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously. ,._= 3) APPROVE EMERGENCY BID #B2100018, 3/4 -TON 4X4 PICKUP 6.5 -FOOT BED WITH V -PLOW (QTY 1) - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Turf stated staff recommends selecting Spradley Barr Ford Lincoln of Greeley, Inc., the low bidder meeting specifications, for a total amount of $39,363.00. The motion to approve said bid on an emergency basis was made by Commissioner Freeman, seconded by Commissioner James, and it carried unanimously. 'a.= 4) APPROVE EMERGENCY BID #B2100024, 1 -TON 4X4 PICKUP 8 -FOOT BED EXTENDED DOUBLE CAB (QTY 3) - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Turf shared staff recommends selecting Spradley Barr Ford Lincoln of Greeley, Inc., the low bidder meeting specifications, for a total amount of $107,488.00. The motion to approve said bid on an emergency basis was made by Commissioner Buck and seconded by Commissioner James. In response to Commissioner James, Mr. Turf explained Johnson Auto Plaza was the lowest bidder, but they did not meet specifications. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously. 5) APPROVE EMERGENCY BID #B2100033, 1 -TON 4X4 CREW CAB DUAL WHEELS FLAT BED (QTY 2) - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Turf stated staff recommends selecting Spradley Barr Ford Lincoln of Greeley, Inc., the low bidder meeting specifications, for a total amount of $103,320.00. The motion to approve said bid on an emergency basis was made by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Saine, and it carried unanimously. El 6) PRESENT BID #B2100037, 35 -TON HYDRAULIC DETACHABLE GOOSENECK TRAILER (QTY 1) - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Turf stated staff received seven (7) bids and will make a recommendation on February 3, 2021. El NEW BUSINESS: 1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4377 AGREEMENT FOR AGING WELL VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT INITIATIVE ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - UNITED WAY OF WELD COUNTY, INC.: Jamie Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services, presented the agreement for two (2) years of funding for a volunteer recruitment initiative that would provide volunteers for the Weld County Area Agency on Aging. Ms. Ulrich noted this is a non- financial agreement for the Minutes, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Page 2 2021-0223 BC0016 County. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign and the motion was seconded by Commissioner James. Chair Moreno explained he serves on the United Way Board, but recuses himself from voting at their meetings. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously. 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4379 APPLICATION FOR FAMILY FIRST TRANSITION ACT FUNDING AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN ELECTRONICALLY: Ms. Ulrich stated that if approved, the application for Family First Transition Act Funding will create the opportunity for a therapeutic foster care program within the existing foster care program. Commissioner James moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign electronically. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. el 3) CONSIDER ANNUAL REPORT FOR DISCHARGES FROM 2020 APPLICATION OF HERBICIDES/PESTICIDES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Tina Booton, Department of Public Works, explained this annual report documents the herbicide applications made in 2020, under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Commissioner James moved to approve said report and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Freeman, the motion carried unanimously. 4) CONSIDER DECLARING CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY, APPROVE SALE OF SAME AT AUCTION WITH ROLLER AND ASSOCIATES, AND DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO CONTROLLER TO SIGN ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS: Chris D'Ovidio, Assistant Controller, presented the surplus item prepared for auction that was part of the 2020 list of replacements, and the replacement is now service.The motion to approve said Resolution and delegate authority to the Controller to sign any necessary documents was made by Commissioner Freeman, seconded by Commissioner Buck, and it carried unanimously. El PLANNING: 1) CONSIDER PARTIAL VACATION OF USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT, USR15-0076 - STATE OF COLORADO, BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS, C/O PIVOT SOLAR 4 LLC: Diana Aungst, Department of Planning Services, presented the request for partial vacation of Use by Special Review Permit (USR), USR15-0076. She expanded that because the applicant has received approval of their application for USR20-0012, they are required to satisfy Condition of Approval (COA) #1.B, which requires said partial vacation. Ms. Aungst also noted COA#1.B requires the applicant to identify additional buffering areas around the proposed property, which has now been submitted. Ms. Aungst summarized the property location, presented a PowerPoint for the record, and stated staff recommends approval. In response to Commissioner James, Ms. Aungst specified the portion of property that is requested to be vacated, and confirmed the need for the vacation to prevent overlapping USRs. Luke Rickard, applicant's representative, requested partial vacation of USR15-0076 to satisfy the COA of USR20-0012. Commissioner James moved to approve partial vacation of USR15-0076. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman 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. Minutes, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Page 3 2021-0223 BC0016 There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:23 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: dterdfo)jelep,v, Stevl/loreno, Chair Weld County Clerk to the Board BY: eputy Clerk to the Board f Scmes, Pro -T u2 Perry L. B ike Freeman Lori Sam Minutes, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Page 4 2021-0223 BC0016 ATTENDANCE LIST ?132521 NAME PLL=ASE L'I71LBL1C ADDRESS (CITY, STATE ZIP) EMAIL.. CfUNTYkGF SPEAKING 9.-i-eoz..---riz,e,4--5 il v .6d;c 7,- � L O )7 (A)„t_e- h\-Li,c(AfA perv1/44wI co sciov2 t (--c-kr-sAAft ,cf.?' j ,c y_ 9 Al2,4 vv e I., Hello