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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 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, December 20, 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— EXCUSED
Commissioner Mike Freeman
Commissioner Lori Saine
Also present:
Assistant County Attorney, Bob Choate
Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon
Controller, Chris D'Ovidio
MINUTES: Commissioner James moved to approve the Minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of December 6, 2021, as printed. Commissioner Saine seconded the motion,
and it carried unanimously.
El READ ORDINANCE BY AUDIO: Commissioner James moved to read Code Ordinances#2022-01
and #2022-02 by audio. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Saine, and it carried unanimously.
El PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
RUE AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
El CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner James moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed.
Commissioner Saine seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
l COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner James thanked the departments of
Weld County for the stellar work that is done and wished all a Merry Christmas. Commissioner Saine
also wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
El WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS — DECEMBER 16, AND 17, 2021: Commissioner Saine moved to approve
the General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
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BIDS:
1) APPROVE BID #B2100137, CRS 80 AND 37 INTERSECTION PROJECT — DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS: Christie Peters, Purchasing Department, stated ten (10) suppliers downloaded the
specifications, but only one (1) bid was received and staff recommends approval to Structures, Inc., for
a total amount not to exceed $5,368,771.65, which is within the budget for this project, with partial funds
of$1,000,000.00 per a grant from the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA). Commissioner James moved
to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman and it carried unanimously.
2) APPROVE BID #B2100142, WORKFORCE INNOVATION GRANT PROGRAM —
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD: Ms. Peters stated
six (6) bids were received and the Workforce Development Board reviewed and recommends three (3)
entities to receive Innovation Grant Funds: 1) Colorado Bioscience Institute at St. Vrain Valley Schools,
for the total amount of $435,200.00 to create a highly trained and diverse bioscience workforce of
Weld County students, 2) Jobs of Hope, Inc., for the total amount of $46,257.94 for the House of Hope
Project, which teaches leadership and other job-related skills, and 3) Northern Colordo Veteran Resource
Center, for the total amount of $130,935.00 to provide employment assistance and new technology to
help the reintegration of veterans into civilian life. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said bid.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER STANDARD FORM FOR CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
BETWEEN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND VARIOUS PROVIDERS AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN AGREEMENTS CONSISTENT WITH SAID FORM: Jaime Ulrich, Director of the
Department of Human Services, stated the agreement has been updated to reflect current terms and
processes to be used in the 2022 Child Welfare Services Request For Proposal (RFP) template.
Commissioner James moved to approve said standard form and authorize the Chair to sign agreements
consistent with said form. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Saine and it carried unanimously.
2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #5445 TASK ORDER CONTRACT FOR THRIVING WELD
HOUSING AND LAND USE PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AND SUBMIT
ELECTRONICALLY: Mark Lawley, Director of the Department of Public Health and Environment, stated
the primary goal of the contract is to increase afforabable housing for individuals with low- to moderate-
income in Weld County and the department is to receive funding in the total amount of $128,544.00 for
the first six (6) month period of 2022 and a total amount of $800,548.00 over the next four (4) years to
allow for one new hired staff member to work with United Way for deliverables. Commissioner Freeman
moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign and submit electronically. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
EA 3) CONSIDER REAPPOINTMENT TO NORTH FRONT RANGE WATER QUALITY BOARD:
Commissioner James moved to approve said reappointment to the North Front Range Water Quality
Board. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman and it carried unanimously.
4) FIRST READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2022-01, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND
REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 21 AREAS AND ACTIVITIES OF STATE INTEREST
AND CHAPTER 23 ZONING OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE (OGED LAP CODE): Jason Maxey,
Director of the Department of Oil and Gas Energy, gave an overview of the Location Assessment for
Pipelines (LAP) Code, and stated he sent updated language to the Colorado Oil and Gas Association
(COGA) for the complete repeal of the former LAP language from Chapter 23 and it's relocation to
Chapter 21, Article XI, of the Weld County Code. Mr. Maxey further discussed administrative updates to
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definitions and explained there was no reduction of pipeline size requirements, no additional mapping
requirements, and no threshold requirement for easement acquisition prior to application submittal. He
also discussed the industry inclusion of Division 3 LAP Development Standards for construction and
maintenance of oil pipelines with leak detection technology. In response to Chair Moreno, Mr. Maxey
stated the County is in good standing right now,and if there are any industry comments made, he will
relay said information. In response to Commissioner James, Mr. Maxey confirmed the stakeholders are
currently pleased with the revisions. There was no public comment given concerning this matter.
Commissioner Saine moved to approve Code Ordinance #2022-01 on First Reading. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
1 5) FIRST READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2022-02, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND
REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 20 IMPACT FEES OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE:
Elizabeth Relford, Deputy Director of the Department of Public Works, gave an explanation of the
amendments to Section 21-1-80, Independent Fee Analysis, of the Weld County Code, in reference to
the approved Chapter 20 Fee Schedule Ordinance, effective November 22, 2021. In response to Chair
Moreno, Ms. Relford stated she has received no public or stakeholder comment. Commissioner James
clarified he left a message for comment from Steve Wells, but has yet to hear back and requested staff
contact Mr. Wells. Commissioner Saine commented that it might be beneficial to give more emphasis to
obtaining stakeholder and community input prior to the Second and Third Readings of this ordinance.
Commissioner Freeman commented this Ordinance is not about fees; rather, it allows flexibility
depending on land use and potential impact. Tom Parko, Director of the Department of Planning Services,
clarified a revision regarding traffic studies, which require an engineer, versus a traffic analysis or
narrative that can be prepared by the land owner. There was no public comment given concerning this
matter. Commissioner James moved to approve said Code Ordinance #2022-02 on First Reading. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman and it carried unanimously.
6) FINAL READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2021-19, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND
REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 5 REVENUE AND FINANCE OF THE WELD
COUNTY CODE (ANNUAL FEES): Commissioner Freeman moved to read Code Ordinance #2021-19
by title only. Commissoner James seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Bob Choate,
Assistant County Attorney, read the title for the record. Jennifer Oftelie, Budget Manager, stated there
have been no changes since the Second Reading of this ordinance. There was no public comment given
concerning this matter. Commissioner James moved to approve Code Ordinance #2021-19 of Final
Reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman and upon a roll call vote, the motion
passed three (3) to one (1), with Commissioner Saine opposed.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the
Consent Agenda. Code Ordinances#2022-01 and #2022-02 were approved on First Reading, and Code
Ordinance#2021-19 was approved on Final Reading.
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 9:28 a.m.
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