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Home My WebLink About20201043.tiffRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2020 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 8, 2020, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. ie 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 Mike Freeman, Chair Commissioner Steve Moreno, Pro-Tem Commissioner Scott K. James Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer Commissioner Kevin D. Ross Also present: County Attorney, Bruce Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Bri White Controller, Barbara Connolly MINUTES: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of April 6, 2020, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. El AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner James moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given. le WARRANTS: 1) GENERAL WARRANTS - APRIL 7, 2020: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 1 S NEW BUSINESS: 1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #3441 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN — LEVI AND ANNE CUNLIFFE: Jamie Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services, presented the new foster care providers, Levi and Anne Cunliffe. Commissioner James moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, and it carried unanimously. ©511 Minutes, Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Page 1 2020-1043 BC0016 El 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #3466 AGREEMENT AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE OUT -OF - HOME PLACEMENT SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreement amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Moreno, the motion carried unanimously. • 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #3467 AGREEMENT AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE OUT -OF - HOME PLACEMENT SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - KAIROS FAMILY SERVICES, LLC: Commissioner Ross moved to approve said agreement amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, carried unanimously. Ei 4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #3468 AGREEMENT AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE OUT -OF - HOME PLACEMENT SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - SPECIALIZED ALTERNATIVES FOR FAMILIES AND YOUTH: Commissioner James moved to approve said agreement amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. • 5) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #3504 AGREEMENT AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE OUT -OF - HOME PLACEMENT SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - SAVIO HOUSE: The motion to approve said agreement amendment and authorize the Chair to sign, was made by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, seconded by Commissioner James, and it carried unanimously. El 6) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #3505 AGREEMENT AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE OUT -OF - HOME PLACEMENT SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - KIDS CROSSING: The motion to approve said agreement amendment and authorize the Chair to sign, was made by Commissioner Ross, seconded by Commissioner James, and it carried unanimously. • 7) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #3481 AGREEMENT FOR RESPITE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN — RACHEL WINTERFELD: Commissioner James moved to approve said agreement and authorize Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross, and it carried unanimously. "_=. 8) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #3482 AGREEMENT FOR RESPITE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN — BETTY MARTINEZ: Commissioner Ross moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. Ul 9) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #3507 COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM AND SERVICES AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.: Mike Wallace, Director of the Department of Public Safety Communications, stated the agreement provides a Redundant Prime Site, which ensures radio communications through the Prime Simulcast System in the event of a 35th Avenue site failure. He explained the technology to provide redundancy was not available at the time the Prime Simulcast System was implemented. Commissioners Kirkmeyer and Ross thanked Mr. Wallace for assisting citizens and first responders and expressed the importance of preparedness. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Minutes, Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Page 2 2020-1043 BC0016 El 10) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #3518 APPLICATION TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (PUC) FOR CLOSURES AT UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD (UPRR) CROSSINGS OF CRS 37 AND 78 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Elizabeth Relford, Deputy Director of the Department of Public Works, stated the application will authorize the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to perform closures of the railroad crossings at County Roads 37 and 78 at CDOT's cost, estimated at $160,000.00. Commissioner Ross applauded staff for finding a feasible solution to ensure the safety of this corridor and Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said application, authorizing the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Ross, carried unanimously. 11) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #3519 CONTRACT FOR PERFORMANCE OF ACCOUNTING SERVICES FOR STATE HWY 52 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL LINKAGES (PEL) STUDY ON BEHALF OF STATE HWY 52 COALITION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Relford shared CDOT's request for Weld County to act as the fiscal agent for collection of the local match from participating agencies, amounting to approximately 252,00.00, of which Weld County's local match is $56,000.00. The Board stated the necessity to improve various county roads and gratified staff's efforts. The motion to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign was made by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, seconded by Commissioner Moreno, and it carried unanimously. El 12) CONSIDER SHORT-TERM LEASE AGREEMENT OF THIRTY (30) APARTMENTS (HERITAGE 2 BUILDING, BONELL COMMUNITY, GREELEY, COLORADO) FOR USE AS ALTERNATIVE CARE FACILITY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN - BONELL COMMUNITY: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated the agreement with Bonell Community provides 30 apartments to shelter and isolate homeless citizens recovering from the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) agreement terms are for 30 -days, amounting to $18,000.00, and staff is requesting approval of 60 days in preparation for FEMA to extend their term dates. Roy Rudisill, Director of the Department of Emergency Management, presented the partnership with the City of Greeley and explained the requirements to attain both an approval from FEMA and an order from the Department of Public Health and Environment mandating the facility. He also expressed the need to discuss expenses with the City of Greeley, such as necessary kitchen facilities and 24/7 operations detailed in said agreement. In response to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Mr. Rudisill stated the City of Greeley was discussing a management plan for an appropriate sharing of costs and the matter will be addressed once the City has finalized terms. In response to Commissioner Moreno, Mr. Rudisill explained the apartments are not furnished, but Weld County and the City will supply cots and other shelter supplies. Chair Freeman addressed the $12,000.00 estimated operational costs, alongside the County's $18,000.00 contribution, and Commissioner Kirkmeyer assured the overflow expenses will not go unused because it can also aid the Community Corrections and Work Release Programs. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said lease agreement and authorize Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James, 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. Minutes, Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Page 3 2020-1043 BC0016 There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:22 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: datifet) je&o•ei Weld County Clerk to the Board BY: eputy Clerk to the Board Mike Freeman, Chair Steve M Kevin D. Ross em Minutes, Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Page 4 2020-1043 BC0016 Hello