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Home My WebLink About20212351.tiffRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 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, August 4, 2021, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. la 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 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 2, 2021, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. • PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given. • AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda. PA CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner James moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. El PROCLAMATIONS: 1) WELD COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT AWARENESS MONTH - AUGUST 2021: Chair Moreno read the proclamation for the record. Jamie Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services, thanked the Board for recognizing the many Child Support workers helping run the program and assist with financial stability for youth in the community. She stated when parents are consistent with child support payments it promotes financial stability for the children, as well as reduces the need for public assistance benefits. She shared, in June 2021, the Weld County Child Support Division was awarded the Colorado Family Support Council Outstanding Large County Award. Additionally, the Division has collected more than $12 million, established over 200 new child support orders, modified 180 existing child support orders, and responded to over 7,000 inquiries for assistance. Nancy Lawson, Child Support Division Head, congratulated the team for a job well done, and each of the staff present introduced themselves to/tot Minutes, Wednesday, August 4, 2021 Page 1 2021-2351 BC0016 and shared their role within the Division. Commissioner Buck expressed her pride as Coordinator for the department and commended the hard work that is accomplished everyday serving the youth who are the future of Weld County. (Clerk's Note: The group gathered for a photo opportunity.) =F WARRANTS: 1) GENERAL WARRANTS - JULY 30, AND AUGUST 3, 2021: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. El NEW BUSINESS: 1) CONSIDER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF COUNTY PROPERTY (MISSILE SITE) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - SPRING FILMS, LTD.: Toby Taylor, Director of the Facilities Department, stated Spring Films, LTD, is a company from London, England, which has requested permission to film footage at the Missile Site for a Discovery+ Channel documentary. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Buck, the motion carried unanimously. 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4968 AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE OUT -OF -HOME PLACEMENT SERVICES (6/22/21 - 6/30/21) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CEDAR CREST HOSPITAL AND RTC: Ms. Ulrich stated this is a child -specific agreement for out-of-state placement services for a limited term. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James, and it carried unanimously. El 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4983 AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE OUT -OF -HOME PLACEMENT SERVICES (7/1/21 - 6/30/22) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CEDAR CREST HOSPITAL AND RTC: Ms. Ulrich explained this agreement is related to the previous item to establish the term of services for the current fiscal year. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign, which was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously. 4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5086 AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE OUT -OF -HOME PLACEMENT SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - BRAD'S HOUSE: Ms. Ulrich stated this agreement will provide out -of -home placement services at a residential treatment childcare facility. The motion to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign was made by Commissioner Buck, seconded by Commissioner James, and it carried unanimously. 5) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5081 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME (6/3/21 - 6/30/21) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CHRISTOPHER AND KRISTINE FOSTER: Ms. Ulrich stated this is for a new provisional kinship foster care home in Wellington, Colorado, for the balance of the current fiscal year. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Buck, the motion carried unanimously. 6) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5082 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME (7/1/21 - 12/3/21) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CHRISTOPHER AND KRISTINE FOSTER: Ms. Ulrich stated this is related to the previous item for the upcoming fiscal year. Commissioner James moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Saine, and it carried unanimously. Minutes, Wednesday, August 4, 2021 Page 2 2021-2351 BC0016 la 7) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5072 CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - FRONT RANGE SPEECH AND BEHAVIOR CLINIC: Ms. Ulrich stated this will provide mental health and applied behavioral analysis health services. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign, which was seconded by Commissioner James, and it carried unanimously. Ei 8) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5084 AMENDMENT #1 TO CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - NORTHERN COLORADO YOUTH FOR CHRIST, DBA REBALANCE: Ms. Ulrich stated this amendment will add mentoring services. Commissioner James stated his family participates in this program and requested a roll call vote. The motion to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign was made by Commissioner Buck, seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried four (4) to one (1), with Commissioner James recused. IE 9) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5071 AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT PROPOSAL AND CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE FORM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - ALERT MEDIA, INC.: Ms. Ulrich stated this amendment provides case workers with a direct connection to law enforcement and an immediate response plan during an emergency, including the OneApp service with standard safety features. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner James, the motion carried unanimously. 10) CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR 2021 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Don Sandoval, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Manager, stated this is the final agreement for the CDBG Grant, in the amount of $1,057,285.00 for the first year of the program. He stated the funds will be used to issue three subgrant awards and cover the administrative costs of the program. Chair Moreno and Commissioner Buck commended staff for a job well done. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner James, the motion carried unanimously. El PLANNING: 1) CONSIDER APPEAL OF THE DECISION BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES TO RESCIND ZONING PERMIT FOR CERTAIN USES IN THE AGRICULTURAL ZONE, ZPAG20-0019 - ELUID ALFONSO LOPEZ RAMIREZ AND ERIKA ANTILLON NUNEZ: Tom Parko, Director of the Department of Planning Services, stated this is the first rescind of a ZPAG permit which is resulting in an appeal. Maxwell Nader, Department of Planning Services, presented the case history and zoning violation timeline, which started on March 9, 2020. He stated, as of the 90 -day deadline on February 1, 2021, the property owners had taken no action; therefore, the notification process was started, and following further attempts for correspondence with no response or action taken, the Director issued a rescission letter on June 24, 2021, delivered by certified mail. Mr. Nader clarified there is only one Condition of Approval left to complete the ZPAG map and staff recommends granting the Appeal and allowing an additional 60 days for submittal and recording the map. Mr. Parko clarified the property owner has obtained a new individual to complete the map which satisfies staff's concern. Matt Qualls, representative and business associate, explained there has been a language barrier so he is assisting Mr. Lopez to get the necessary steps accomplished. He confirmed they obtained a quote from Mr. Burrows in Fort Lupton who indicated he could complete the map within approximately two (2) weeks. Mr. Nader noted that once the map is submitted staff will also need time to review the detail. Commissioner James moved to grant the Appeal of Eluid Alfonso Lopez Ramirez and Erika Antillon Nunez and allow sixty (60) days for staff to accept, review and record the map to satisfy the remaining Condition of Approval and issue Zoning Permit, ZPAG20-0019. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Minutes, Wednesday, August 4, 2021 Page 3 2021-2351 BC0016 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 9:27 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD OUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: daitivid ;‘,1 Weld County Clerk to the Board BY: eputy Clerk to the Board Steve oreno, Chair Perry L. 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