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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 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, October 27, 2021, at the hour of 9:00 a.m.
El 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, Houstan Aragon
Controller, Barbara Connolly
El MINUTES: Commissioner Saine moved to approve the Minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of October 13, 2021, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion,
and it carried unanimously.
,__= CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Saine moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on October 13, 2021, as follows: 1) PUDZ21-0002 — Erik and Tammy Anglund, and
Johnny and Nancy Frits. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
• PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
Ei AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
• CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner James moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed.
Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
• PRESENTATIONS:
1) RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - NANCY LAWSON:
Chair Moreno read the certificate for the record. Jaime Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human
Services, highlighted Ms. Lawson's leadership as the Child Support Division Head and 4D Administrator
and described some of her many accomplishments for Weld County since hiring in 1990. Ms. Ulrich
stated Ms. Lawson strives for excellence and is very competitive when meeting goals and expectations,
and she will be greatly missed by her collegues. Ms. Lawson thanked the County and expressed how
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much she enjoyed working with such a great staff. Each Commissioner thanked Ms. Lawson for her
leadership in her thirty-one year tenure with the County and congratulated her on the start of her
retirement. (Clerk's Note: The group gathered for a photo opportunity.)
• WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS - OCTOBER 26, 2021: Commissioner James moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and upon an initial roll call vote, the
motion passed, with Commissioner Saine being opposed. The Chair made a correction to the record and
rescinded the roll call vote, as it was not called for in regards to this item and Commissioner Saine
indicated her vote would be affirmative. There being no further discussion, the motion passed
unanimously.
El 2) GREELEY-WELD COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY WARRANTS - OCTOBER 26, 2021:
Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the Greeley -Weld County Airport Authority Warrants, as
printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and upon a roll call vote, the motion passed three (3)
to one (1), with Commissioner Saine opposed.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5266 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF
FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - TERRY
AND SUSAN SKOV: Ms. Ulrich stated the contract is for a new kinship foster care home in Milliken,
Colorado. Commissioner James moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman and it carried unanimously.
• 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5274 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF
FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN — PAUL
AND ANNA BLACK: Ms. Ulrich stated the contract is for a new foster care home in Windsor, Colorado.
Commissioner James moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Freeman and it carried unanimously.
fi 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5275 AGREEMENT FOR RESPITE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN — ANNA BLACK: Ms. Ulrich stated the agreement is for a new respite care service
provider in Windsor, Colorado. 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 #5278 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR SCHOOL
STABILITY FOR STUDENTS IN FOSTER CARE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - WELD COUNTY
SCHOOL DISTRICT RE -1: Ms. Ulrich stated the memorandum of understanding outlines collaboration
with Weld County School District RE -1 to make school placement decisions and share transportation
costs for students in out -of -home foster care placement. Commissioner James moved to approve said
memorandum of understanding and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Freeman,
the motion carried unanimously.
• 5) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5280 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR SCHOOL
STABILITY FOR STUDENTS IN FOSTER CARE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - WELD COUNTY
SCHOOL DISTRICT RE -5J: Ms. Ulrich stated the memorandum of understanding outlines collaboration
with Weld County School District RE -5J to make school placement decisions and share transportation
costs for students in out -of -home foster care placement.
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Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said memorandum of understanding and authorize the Chair
to sign. Seconded by Commissioner James, the motion carried unanimously.
ei 6) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5281 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR SCHOOL
STABILITY FOR STUDENTS IN FOSTER CARE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - WELD COUNTY
SCHOOL DISTRICT 6: Ms. Ulrich stated the memorandum of understanding outlines collaboration with
Weld County School District 6 to make school placement decisions and share transportation costs for
students in out -of -home foster care placement. Commissioner James moved to approve said
memorandum of understanding and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Saine, the
motion carried unanimously.
7) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5283 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR SCHOOL
STABILITY FOR STUDENTS IN FOSTER CARE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - WELD COUNTY
SCHOOL DISTRICT RE -3J: Ms. Ulrich stated the memorandum of understanding outlines collaboration
with Weld County School District RE -3J to make school placement decisions and share transportation
costs for students in out -of -home foster care placement. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said
memorandum of understanding and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner James, the
motion carried unanimously.
le 8) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5287 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION AND WORK PLAN FOR
VETERANS SERVICE TO CAREER PROGRAM (VSCP) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AND
SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY: Ms. Ulrich stated Employment Services of Weld County received the
VSCP grant funds to expand service options of veterans, which are tailored to meet the individual
veteran's needs. Commissioner James moved to approve said expenditure authorization and work plan,
and authorize the Chair to sign and submit electronically. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Saine, carried unanimously.
le 9) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5292 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION AND WORK PLAN FOR
WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) WAGNER-PEYSER PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AND SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY: Ms. Ulrich stated Employment
Services of Weld County received WIOA Wagner-Peyser Program grant funds to address continuous
initatives for business services, reemployment services, and outreach strategies, and for the facilitation
of the WIOA. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said expenditure authorization and work plan,
and authorize the Chair to sign and submit electronically. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner James, carried unanimously.
10) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5362 GRANT AWARD LETTER AND SUMMARY OF GRANT
AWARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR 2020-2021 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM FOR BODY WORN CAMERA PURCHASES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AND SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY: Sonja Kohlgraf, Sheriff's Office,
stated the JAG Program grant award, in the amount $200,000.00, funds a portion of the first year costs
for an additional 281 body worn cameras, including service and equipment for the Sheriff's Office jail and
court divisions. Commissioner James moved to approve said grant award letter and summary of grant
award terms and conditions, and authorize the Chair to sign and submit electronically. Commissioner
Saine seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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11) CONSIDER COUNTY FAIR AND AGRICULTURAL EVENT GRANT APPLICATION AND
STATEMENT OF WORK, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Jenette Masarie, CSU Extension Service
of Weld County, stated the department has been awarded County Fair and Agricultural Event grant funds
for the Weld County Fair. The motion to approve said grant application and statement of work, and
authorize the Chair to sign, was made by Commissioner Saine, seconded by Commissioner James, and
it carried unanimously.
Fi 12) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF TINA POWELL AS DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS FOR WELD COUNTY: Commissioner James expressed his
confidence in Tina Powell's ability to serve as the Director of the Department of Public Safety
Communications. Chair Moreno echoed Commissioner James' sentiments and mentioned there was a
nation-wide search for qualified candidates to fill this position and the selection of Ms. Powell was
unanimous. Commissioner James moved to approve said appointment. 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.
There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:23 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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ATTEST: C/ t,c v• siC�Leoiti EXCUSED DATE OF APPROVAL
Steve/Moreno, Chair
Weld County Clerk to the Board
SK. James, Pro-Tem
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Perry L. Buck
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Lori Sai
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