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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 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, October 19, 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 — EXCUSED
Commissioner Kevin D. Ross
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Bri White
Controller, Barbara Connolly
IR MINUTES: Commissioner James moved to approve the minutes of the Board
Commissioners meeting of October 14, 2020, as printed. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion,
and it carried unanimously.
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IN READ ORDINANCE BY AUDIO: Commissioner Ross moved to read Code Ordinance #2020-18
by audio. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James, and it carried unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on October 14, 2020, as follows: 1) USR20-0016 — Bryan Edwards. Commissioner
James seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
tri AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed.
Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS - OCTOBER 16, 2020: Commissioner James moved to approve the General
Warrants, as printed. Commissioner Ross seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
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• BIDS:
1) APPROVE BID #B2000183, CLERK AND RECORDER BUILDING SITE WORK - DEPARTMENT OF
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: Rob Turf, Purchasing Department, stated staff recommends selecting the
lowest bidder who met specifications, Swift Builders, LLC, for a total amount of $238,057.00.
Commissioner Ross moved to approve said bid, the motion was seconded by Commissioner Moreno,
and it carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER GRANTING PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY UTILITY EASEMENT FOR PARCEL
#030312300011 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - POUDRE VALLEY RURAL ELECTRIC
ASSOCIATION, INC.: Toby Taylor, Director of the Department of Buildings and Grounds, detailed the
request to install the three-phase power electric poles for the future Law Enforcement Training site and
shooting range. Commissioner James moved to approve granting said easement and authorize the Chair
to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross and it carried unanimously.
• 2) CONSIDER GRANTING PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY UTILITY EASEMENT FOR PARCEL
#030312200023 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - POUDRE VALLEY RURAL ELECTRIC
ASSOCIATION, INC.: Mr. Taylor shared the right-of-way agreement, approved as item #1 above, will
utilize the three-phase power electric poles to support a future Rail Facility and Gravel Mining operation.
Commissioner Ross moved to approve granting said easement and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner James, the motion carried unanimously.
e__= 3) CONSIDER MASTER AGREEMENT FOR TREASURY MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.: Barbara Connolly, Controller, summarized
Douglas County's Request for Proposal (RFP) for a new bank and switched services to Wells Fargo
Bank, as their services held the best quality and value. Commissioner Ross commended staff and their
efforts in their negotiations with the bank. The motion to approve said master agreement and authorize
the Chair to sign was made by Commissioner Moreno, seconded by Commissioner James, and it carried
unanimously.
• 4) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 8 BETWEEN CRS 17 AND 19: Amy Mutchie,
Department of Public Works, stated the closure will occur between October 26, 2020, and October 30,
2020, to replace a drainage culvert and noted water will be used for dust control along the detour route.
Commissioner James moved to approve said temporary closure. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Ross, carried unanimously.
• 5) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 70 BETWEEN CRS 59 AND 61: Ms. Mutchie
shared the closure will occur from October 26, 2020, to October 30, 2020, to replace an irrigation culvert,
at the request of Larson Farms and Feeding, LLC, to connect into the culvert with concrete structures,
and she noted water will be used for dust control along the detour route. Commissioner Moreno moved
to approve said temporary closure. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
6) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN — ANDREW DAILEY: The motion to approve said appointment and authorize the Chair to sign
was made by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Ross, and it carried unanimously.
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7) FIRST READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2020-18, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND
REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 6 LAW ENFORCEMENT, OF THE WELD COUNTY
CODE (MODEL TRAFFIC CODE): Bob Choate, Assistant County Attorney, summarized the adoption of
the Model Traffic Code to update the fine schedule, including the surcharges and fees, effective
January 1, 2021. No public input was provided. Commissioner Ross moved to approve Code Ordinance
#2020-18 on First Reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried
unanimously.
8) SECOND READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2020-17, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND
REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 8 PUBLIC WORKS, OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE
(TRANSPORTATION PLAN): Commissioner James moved to read Code Ordinance #2020-17 by title
only. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ross, and it carried unanimously. Bruce Barker,
County Attorney, read the title for the record. Evan Pinkham, Department of Public Works, discussed the
alteration to the Transportation Plan Functional Classification Map after First Reading includes an
opportunity between the Town of Windsor and the City of Greeley for future alignment at O Street.
Commissioner James reviewed the future alignment, displayed as a purple hatch mark on the map,
indicates the collaboration and involvement between the municipalities. Responding to Chair Freeman,
Elizabeth Relford, Deputy Director of the Department of Public Works, stated, during a work session, the
Commissioners and staff agreed to remove County Road (CR) 54 as a designated area for future
alignment until the Town of Kersey develops further transportation planning. No public input was
provided. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve Code Ordinance #2020-17 on Second Reading. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously. Commissioners Moreno and
Ross thanked all who collaborated on the plan and map to ensure best practices as the County grows.
PLANNING:
1) SECOND READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2020-13, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND
REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 22 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, OF THE WELD
COUNTY CODE: Commissioner James moved to read Code Ordinance #2020-13 by title only. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Moreno, and it carried unanimously. Mr. Barker read the title for
the record. Tom Parko, Director of Planning Services, presented the County's outreach efforts with
stakeholders and other community members. Jim Flesher, Department of Planning Services, detailed the
alteration to the Functional Classification Map ties into the Comprehensive Plan Map by affecting the
opportunity zones. In response to Commissioner Moreno, Angela Snyder, Department of Planning
Services, shared the community outreach methods are primarily online and staff has received
constructive feedback. Responding to Commissioner Ross, Ms. Snyder expressed staff's willingness to
alter language, as advised by the public, due to the similarities between the opportunity zone and tax
language, which has no correlation. No public input was provided. Commissioner James moved to
approve Code Ordinance #2020-13 on Second Reading. Seconded by Commissioner Ross, the motion
carried unanimously. Commissioner Ross and Chair Freeman expressed their gratitude to staff for
maintaining open communication with the public and encouraging community involvement.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the
Consent Agenda. Code Ordinance #2020-18 was approved on First Reading and Code Ordinances
#2020-17 and #2020-13 were 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.
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There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:20 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Weld County Clerk to the Board
eputy Clerk to the Board
Mike Freeman, Chair
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