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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 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, June 22, 2020, 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 Mike Freeman, Chair
Commissioner Steve Moreno, Pro -Tern
Commissioner Scott K. James
Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer
Commissioner Kevin D. Ross
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Bri White
Assistant Controller, Chris D'Ovidio
MINUTES: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of June 17, 2020, as printed. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion,
and it carried unanimously.
le CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on June 17, 2020, as follows: 1) USR20-0004 — Colorado Liberty Pipeline, LLC,
2) USR20-0010 — Paul and Valerie Tams, and 3) COZ20-0002 - Scott and Lynn Laramore.
Commissioner Ross seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
El AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: The motion to add the following under New Business: 15) Consider
Appointment of Mark Lawley as Deputy Director of Weld County Department of Public Health and
Environment was made by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, and it carried
unanimously.
El CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as
printed. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS - JUNE 19, 2020: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
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• 2) COMMISSIONER WARRANTS - JUNE 19, 2020: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the
Warrant for Commissioner Kirkmeyer, as printed, and Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion. Upon
a roll call vote, the motion carried with Commissioner Kirkmeyer recused.
BIDS:
1) RECONSIDER APPROVAL OF BID #62000129, COMMERCIAL CLOTHES WASHERS AND
DRYERS FOR JAIL 2 WEST - DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: Chris D'Ovidio,
Assistant Controller, stated staff's determination the previously approved vendor, Martin Ray Laundry
Systems, does not meet specifications for a washer with an 85 -pound capacity; thus, staff recommends
rescinding the award to said vendor and selecting Clean Designs, the lowest bidder who met
specifications, for a total amount of $54,260.00. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to reconsider said bid,
the motion was seconded by Commissioner Moreno, and it carried unanimously. Commissioner Ross
moved to approve said reconsidered bid, the motion was seconded by Commissioner James, and it
carried unanimously.
• NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #3709 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR INVESTIGATION
OF ZOONOTIC ILLNESSES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - PATHWAY VET ALLIANCE, LLC,
DBA PETS EMERGENCY HOSPITAL: Mark Lawley, Deputy Director of the Department of Public Health
and Environment, shared staff's request for assistance with preparing animal samples for rabies and
other zoonotic disease testing at no cost to the County and he stated nine (9) doses of the rabies vaccine
will be provided for staff on an annual basis. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said
memorandum of understanding and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Moreno and it carried unanimously.
• 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #3710 TASK ORDER AMENDMENT #2 FOR TUBERCULOSIS
PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AND ELECTRONIC
SUBMITTAL: Mr. Lawley explained the contract assists in the prevention and control of Tuberculosis (TB)
for a total amount of $52,500.00 in State funding. In response to Commissioner Moreno, Tanya Geiser,
Department of Public Health and Environment, confirmed the allotted State funding. Commissioner
Moreno moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign and electronic submittal.
Seconded by Commissioner Ross, the motion carried unanimously.
3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #3711 TASK ORDER AMENDMENT #3 FOR AIR QUALITY
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AND ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL: Mr. Lawley stated
the contract allows the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to operate an
air quality monitoring network, conduct inspections, and provide enforcement guidelines concerning
stationary sources for a total amount of $108,431.61, of which $19,934.86 is Federal funding and
$88,496.75 is State funding. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said amendment and authorize
the Chair to sign and electronic submittal. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner James,
carried unanimously.
4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #3712 AMENDMENT #3 FOR WOMEN'S WELLNESS
CONNECTION CANCER PREVENTION AND EARLY DETECTION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN AND ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL: Mr. Lawley detailed the Women's Wellness
Connection program provides low-income, uninsured cancer prevention assistance to eligible women
and helps reduce barriers to screenings for a total amount of $90,139.00, of which $300.00 is Federal
funding and $89,839.00 is State funding. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said amendment
and authorize the Chair to sign and electronic submittal. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion and
it carried unanimously.
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ki 5) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #3713 AMENDMENT #2 FOR YOUTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE
PREVENTION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AND ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL: Mr. Lawley shared
the CDPHE provides substance use prevention funding to support local public health agencies from
monies received through marijuana tax revenues. He explained the allotted funding of $249,524.00 will
support staff and efforts to implement the Communities that Care model, addressing youth substance
abuse prevention. The motion to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign and electronic
submittal was made by Commissioner Moreno, seconded by Commissioner James, and it carried
unanimously.
• 6) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #3714 AMENDMENT #3 FOR IMMUNIZATION CORE SERVICES
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AND ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL: Mr. Lawley detailed
the program's purpose to increase immunization rates, provide educational materials to schools and
community agencies, and support physician offices in maintaining accurate and timely reporting of
immunizations. He concluded the County will be reimbursed a total of $178,826.00 for the grant period,
of which $86,757.00 is Federal funding and $92,069.00 is State funding. Commissioner Ross moved to
approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign and electronic submittal. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously.
7) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #3715 TASK ORDER AMENDMENT #4 FOR TITLE X FAMILY
PLANNING PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AND ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL:
Mr. Lawley stated the program strives to reduce unintended pregnancy by ensuring access to quality
reproductive health services to County residents, for a total allotment of $276,520.00, of which
$140,365.00 is Federal funding and $136,155.00 is State funding. Commissioner James moved to
approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign and electronic submittal. Seconded by
Commissioner Ross, the motion carried unanimously.
• 8) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #3720 COMMUNICATIONS TOWER AND SITE LEASE
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN — KENNETH EVERITT: Walter Leslie, Department of
Public Safety Communications, shared the lease agreement for the Grover Tower construction allows
the resident to continue agricultural operations, for a total cost of $100.00 per month for a five-year period.
Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner
Kirkmeyer seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
i, = 9) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #3721 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR
SCHOOLSAFE CONNECTION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - WINDSOR SEVERANCE FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT: Tina Powell, Department of Public Safety Communications, detailed the
memorandum of understanding provides dispatch services for the SchoolSAFE program, with no cost to
the Windsor Severance Fire Protection District. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said
memorandum of understanding and authorize Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Moreno and it carried unanimously.
�,= 10) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 36 BETWEEN CRS 3 AND 5: Amy Mutchie,
Department of Public Works, stated the closure will occur between June 29, 2020, and July 2, 2020, for
a culvert replacement and she noted water will be used for dust control along the detour route.
Commissioner James moved to approve said closure. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Moreno and it carried unanimously.
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• 11) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 36 BETWEEN CRS 29 AND 31: Ms. Mutchie
shared the closure will occur from July 7, 2020, to July 31, 2020, to re -deck Bridge 36/29A and she noted
water will be used for dust control along the detour route. Commissioner Ross moved to approve said
closure. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, carried unanimously.
• 12) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 46 BETWEEN CRS 1 AND 3: Ms. Mutchie stated
the closure will occur between June 29, 2020, and July 2, 2020, for a culvert replacement and she noted
water will be used for dust control along the detour route. The motion to approve said closure was made
by Commissioner Ross, seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, and it carried unanimously.
• 13) CONSIDER INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS FOR
23RD AVENUE BETWEEN 37TH AND 42ND STREET AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CITY OF
EVANS: Brian Rudy, Mayor of the City of Evans, explained the agreement will allow various economic
opportunities for businesses and industrial usage, as well as for ease of access to U.S. Highway 85 for
residents. Commissioner Kirkmeyer thanked Mayor Rudy for his patience and agreed the project will
provide travel benefits for the community. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreement
and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Ei 14) CONSIDER COLLABORATION AGREEMENT FOR DISTRIBUTION OF CORONAVIRUS
(COVID-19) AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY (CARES) ACT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN: The motion to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign was made by
Commissioner Kirkmeyer, seconded by Commissioner James, and it carried unanimously. Commissioner
Kirkmeyer thanked staff, specifically Don Warden, Director of Finance, for their perseverance in ensuring
reimbursement to local businesses. The Board consecutively thanked all of the municipalities who
collaborated toward this common goal.
15) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF MARK LAWLEY AS DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF WELD
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT: The Board, in turn, thanked
Mr. Lawley and his dedication to the County by stepping into said position during the trying times of the
COVID-19 Pandemic Health Emergency. Mr. Lawley stated the Department of Public Health and
Environment staff works incredibly hard and he is excited to be a part of the team. Commissioner
Kirkmeyer moved to approve said appointment, the motion was seconded by Commissioner Moreno, 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.
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There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:31 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Mike,6jreeman, Chair
Kevin D. Ross
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