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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MONDAY, APRIL 19, 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, April 19, 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
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 April 14, 2021, as printed. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and it
carried unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on April 14, 2021, as follows: 1) USR21-0002 — Dane and Nelda Kornasiewicz,
c/o Cassidy Orr. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
—�-' 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 Saine seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner James reported he attended three
rulemaking hearings last week during which he expressed Weld County's opposition to tying greenhouse
gas reduction to transportation funding, since the Colorado Department of Transportation has not
provided a cost benefit analysis. Commissioner Buck announced the Department of Human Services
(DHS) has received a Distinguished Performance Award, the Area Agency on Aging will be offering its
first in -person wellness workshop later this week following the COVID-1 9 closures, and the Child Welfare
Division will be recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month. She further stated DHS has approved
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$708,000.00 in Emergency Rental Assistance payments, processed 581 requests and evaluated 384
households. Chair Moreno reported he attended the Downtown Development Authority last week and the
Greeley Police Department is working to discourage citizens from "puffing" cars when warming up their
vehicles to avoid break-ins. Lastly, he shared that he attended the International Insurance Professionals
conference and joined Greeley Mayor, John Gates, in welcoming the attendees to the area.
PROCLAMATIONS:
1) HIGHLAND HUSKIES DAY, CLASS 3A CHEER TEAM STATE CHAMPIONSHIP - APRIL 19, 2021:
Chair Moreno read the certificate recognizing the Highland Huskies Cheer Team for winning the 2021
Class 3A State Championship. Coach Michaela Runnells shared this was an exciting win as the first year
in the 3A classification. The team Seniors included Aryianna Cruz, Abigail Flynn, Melissa Ochs, Makayla
Hicks, and Angel Bautista who all agreed it was a tough year as new 3A participants, with lots of new
rules and adjustments along the way, but they overcame the challenges. The remainder of the
teammembers introduced themselves for the record. The Commissioners, in turn, congratulated the team
on achieving four (4) State Championships in the span of five (5) years, demonstrating a strong team
spirit through perseverance and hard work. At the request of Commissioner Buck, the Highland Huskies
performed two cheers! (Clerk's Note: The group gathered for a photo opportunity.)
2) NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK - APRIL 16, 2021: Michael Rourke, District
Attorney, along with JoAnn Holden and Carol Patch representing the 19th Judicial District Attorney's
Office, Victim Witness Services Division, recognized the following partner organizations serving victims
throughout Weld County: A Womans Place, Area Agency on Aging, ASAP (Assault Survivors Assistance
Program) at UNC, Brighton Police Department Victim Services, Catholic Charities, Colorado Legal
Services, Colorado State Patrol Victims' Assistance, Free our Girls, Greeley Police Department Victim
Assistance Unit, Lifestories Child and Family Advocacy Center, Lutheran Family Services, North Range
Behavioral Health, Partners Mentoring Youth, Probation Victims' Assistance, SANE (Sexual Assalt Nurse
Examiners) Programs at Banner Health and UC Health, and SAVA (Sexual Assault Victim Advocate)
Center. He also recognized April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, in addition to Child Abuse
Prevention Month. Lastly, Mr. Rourke shared a flyer (Exhibit A) and invited the Commissioners to attend
the virtual summit on Thursday, April 22, 2021, in honor of National Crime Victim Rights Week.
Ms. Holden expressed pride in all of the Weld County agencies who work together for the benefit of crime
victims. Ms. Patch added her thanks for the support of Victims' Services support staff. The
Commissioners, in turn, expressed their pride in the longsuffering services which are provided by Weld
County agencies that advocate on behalf of victims who are struggling to find their voice and affording
them a safe place to share and move forward in a healthy way. (Clerk's Note: The group gathered for a
photo opportunity.)
WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS - APRIL 16, 2021: Commissioner James moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
BIDS:
1) APPROVE BID #B2100073, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE TANKS (KERSEY AND GREELEY) —
FACILITIES DEPARTMENT: Rob Turf, Purchasing Department, stated staff recommends awarding to
Hallmark, Inc., as the low bidder meeting all specifications, for the amount of $915,813.00. Commissioner
Freeman moved to approve said bid. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER DECLARING CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE
DONATION OF SAME TO TOWN OF WINDSOR, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND
CULTURE, AND TO WELD RE -8 SCHOOL DISTRICT: Mark Lawley, Director of the Department of Public
Health and Environment, explained the bicycles and related gear were originally purchased utilizing grant
funds received from the Colorado Department of Transportation, and he reviewed the reasons in support
of the donation, noting the Department will retain the trailer for ongoing use. Commissioner Buck moved
to declare said equipment as surplus property and authorize the donation of same to the Town of
Windsor, Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture, and also to the Weld RE -8 School District. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously.
2) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 20 BETWEEN U.S. HWY 85 AND CR 31:
Amy Mutchie, Department of Public Works, stated the closure will commence May 4, 2021, and end on
May 11, 2021, to replace the Union Pacific Railroad crossing and pave the approaches, and the detour
route is paved. Commissioner James moved to approve said temporary closure. Commissioner Buck
seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
3) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 40 BETWEEN U.S. HWY 85 AND CR 33:
Ms. Mutchie requested this temporary closure from April 23, 2021, through April 30, 2021, to replace the
Union Pacific Railroad crossing and pave the approaches. She noted the one -mile detour route will be
treated with magnesium chloride for dust control. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said temporary
closure. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
4) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 43 BETWEEN CRS 74 AND 76: Ms. Mutchie
requested approval to close County Road (CR) 43 from April 26, 2021, through May 28, 2021, to redeck
Bridge 43/74A and complete the associated paving. She stated the detour route is treated with
magnesium chloride or is paved, and message boards will be placed in advance of the closure.
Commissioner James moved to approve said closure. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Freeman, carried unanimously.
5) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN — TAMARA LOVE: Commissioner James moved to approve said appointment and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Buck, the motion 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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