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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 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, March 10, 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, Isabella Juanicorena
Assistant Controller, Chris D'Ovidio
• MINUTES: Commissioner Saine moved to approve the Minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of March 8, 2021, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and
it carried unanimously.
• CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on March 8, 2021, as follows: 1) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Five -Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
El PUBLIC INPUT: Steve Teets, Greeley resident, discussed the City of Greeley's Terry Ranch
Project. In response to Mr. Teets' inquiry, Commissioner James summarized the most recent North Front
Range Metropolitan Planning Organization (NFRMPO) meeting.
• Wendy Tucker, President of the Briggsdale School District RE -10 Board, thanked the
Commissioners for their diligence in serving Weld County and requested guidance in pursuing
information regarding COVID-19 regulations for high school basketball players. In response to
Ms. Tucker, Chair Moreno stated the regulations are set by the Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment (CDPHE) and the Colorado High School Sports Association (CHSSA).
Commissioner Freeman expressed his frustration with the CDPHE's regulations. In response to
Commissioner Saine, Ms. Tucker confirmed none of the Briggsdale girls basketball team have tested
positive for COVID-19, but rather, a member of the opposing team from Boulder County tested positive
after their last basketball game with Briggsdale. Commissioner James stated the Board is willing to write
a letter of support and explained the possibility that said letter may not have the impact Ms. Tucker is
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seeking. Commissioner Saine further stated she would like to discuss the Board sending a letter to the
CDPHE and CHSSA.
Leonard Krise, Vice President of the Briggsdale School District RE -10 Board, expressed his support
and desire for the Briggsdale girls' basketball team to finish their season. Commissioner Saine suggested
a "Give Briggsdale a Voice" campaign. Chair Moreno stated the Board will discuss the matter further.
• AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed.
Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
• WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS - MARCH 5, AND 9, 2021: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the
General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
• BIDS:
1) APPROVE BID #B2100049, CORONER FACILITY CABLING — DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY: Ryan Rose, Director of the Department of Information Technology, stated staff
recommends selecting the lowest bidder who met specifications, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc., for a
total amount of $21,116.60. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said bid, the motion was seconded
by Commissioner James, and it carried unanimously.
• 2) APPROVE BID #B2100057, PARTIAL ROOF REPLACEMENT FOR JAIL 2 EAST - FACILITIES
DEPARTMENT (CONT'D FROM 3/3/2021): Rob Turf, Purchasing Department, reviewed staff's
recommendation to select Skyline Contractors, the low bidder meeting specifications, for a total amount
of $52,120.00. Commissioner James moved to approve said bid, the motion was seconded by
Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously.
3) APPROVE BID #62100059, UNINTERRUPTABLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS) PREVENTATIVE
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS - FACILITIES DEPARTMENT (CONT'D FROM 3/3/2021): Mr. Turf
introduced Eola Power, LLC, as the low bidder selected by staff and confirmed they met all specifications,
and recommended award for a total amount of $58,090.00. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve
said bid and the motion was seconded by Commissioner James. Chair Moreno thanked staff for their
efforts to prepare the County for any interruptions, especially in preparation for a possible upcoming
weather event, and there being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
• 4) PRESENT BID #B2100060, DRY CLEANING SERVICES - SHERIFF'S OFFICE: Mr. Turf noted
11 vendors downloaded the specifications, but only one (1) bid was received, and stated staff will make
a recommendation on March 24, 2021.
m NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4510 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF
FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - DYLAN
AND TAYLOR LEDFORD: Jamie Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services, stated the
Contract is for a new kinship home in Alamosa, Colorado. Commissioner James moved to approve said
contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Saine and it carried
unanimously.
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• 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4517 INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT FOR ADULT PROTECTIVE
SERVICES AND LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN:
Ms. Ulrich presented the non -financial agreement to clarify the coordinated duties and responsibilities of
the department and the Long -Term Care Ombudsman. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said
agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Buck, the motion carried
unanimously.
_= 3) CONSIDER AMENDMENT #1 TO BILL OF SALE AGREEMENT FOR WATER SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS INSTALLED AT MEAD GRADER SHED AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
LITTLE THOMPSON WATER DISTRICT: Toby Taylor, Director of the Facilities Department, stated this
Amendment, amounting to $34,648.00, is to account for additional materials that were not initially
included in the original Bill of Sale Agreement approved on February 17, 2021. Commissioner Freeman
moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner James seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously.
,, . 4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4515 AGREEMENT MODIFICATION #4 TO 2021 COOPERATIVE
LAW ENFORCEMENT ANNUAL OPERATING AND FINANCIAL PLAN AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN: Sonja Kohlgraf, Sheriffs Office, presented the Agreement Modification and Plan with the
U.S. Forest Service to provide hourly patrol services in the Pawnee National Grasslands, amounting to
approximately $6,000.00, and said agreement has been in place for several years. The motion to approve
said agreement modification and plan, and authorize the Chair to sign was made by Commissioner Buck,
seconded by Commissioner Saine, and it carried unanimously.
• PLANNING:
1) SECOND READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2021-02, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND
REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 29 BUILDING REGULATIONS, OF THE WELD
COUNTY CODE (INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE): Commissioner Freeman moved to read Code
Ordinance #2021-02 by title only. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James, and it carried
unanimously. Bruce Barker, County Attorney, read the title for the record. Tom Parko, Director of the
Department of Planning Services, stated no changes have been made between First and Second
Reading. No public comment was provided. Commissioner James moved to approve Code Ordinance
#2021-02 on Second Reading. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Saine, carried
unanimously.
2) CONSIDER REQUEST TO MODIFY FOUR -LOT RECORDED EXEMPTION, RECX20-0003,
DELETING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL #2.6 AND #2.C AND ADDING CONDITION OF APPROVAL
#2.D - BOYD AND HELEN ARNOLD: Diana Aungst, Department of Planning Services, read her staff
report, presented a PowerPoint for the record, and summarized the applicant's request and inability to
comply with Conditions of Approval (COA) #2.B and #2.C, specifically in relation to access to the lots and
an easement that was not obtainable. Boyd Arnold, applicant, expressed his desire to reconsider the
placement of the easement for access to the lots. Mr. Barker advised staff recommended not referencing
old Weld County Code provisions in relation to the matter because they are no longer in effect, and
recommended, in reference to proposed COA #2.D, describing where the easement will now exist.
Ms. Aungst presented new language for COA #2.D to state, "The easement shall be located across Lot
D of Recorded Exemption, RECX20-0003, of of County Road 14, adjacent to and west of Lot B or
Recorded Exemption, RE -4903.", which was confirmed by Mr. Barker, and explained to Mr. Arnold. After
discussion amongst the Board and staff as to whether the COAs should be modified, or if the Resolution
should be amended, Mr. Barker responded to Commissioner James and recommended modifying the
COAs as the most appropriate path forward. The applicant agreed to comply with the Conditions of
Approval, as amended. Commissioner James moved to approve said request to modify Four -Lot
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Recorded Exemption, RECX20-0003, along with the Conditions of Approval, as modified. 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. Code Ordinance #2021-02 was approved on Second Reading.
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 9:39 a.m.
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