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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
OCTOBER 2, 2019
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 2, 2019, 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 Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair
Commissioner Mike Freeman, Pro-Tem
Commissioner Sean P. Conway
Commissioner Scott K. James
Commissioner Steve Moreno
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Clerk to the Board, Esther Gesick
Controller, Barbara Connolly
MINUTES: Commissioner Conway moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of September 30, 2019, as printed. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion,
and it carried unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
e CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner James moved to approve the Consent Agenda as printed.
Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
e PUBLIC INPUT: Jay Mendoza, United Power (UP) representative, stated UP is a not-for-profit
electric cooperative which provides members with at-cost services, therefore, when there is a profit
margin the earnings are returned to the members on an annual basis. He stated, for 2019, the Board of
Directors authorized a $5.5 million retirement, which is the largest in cooperative history. Mr. Mendoza
noted, of that amount, approximately $3.25 million was returned to Weld County members, and he
presented the Board with a check in the amount of$2,836.01. He further mentioned, since 2007, UP has
retired $22,455.98 back to Weld County. Lastly, he thanked the Board for the cooperative spirit in the
interest of Weld County. eTroy Whitmore, UP representative, stated October 2, 2019, is also
recognized as National Energy Efficiency Day, and he presented the Commissioners with a box of
commemorative cookies as a token of appreciation for working with United Power. Chair Kirkmeyer and
Commissioner James each commented they are satisfied customers of UP and expressed their
appreciation for UP's philanthropic engagement and investment back into Weld County as a community
partner. Commissioners Moreno, Freeman and Conway each agreed that although they are not
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immediate members of the cooperative service, they are thankful for the various collaborative projects
and for UP being an early innovator of community solar projects. (Clerk's Note: The meeting was paused
for a photo opportunity.)
PROCLAMATIONS:
IR 1) LONG TERM CARE RESIDENT'S RIGHTS MONTH -OCTOBER, 2019: Chair Kirkmeyer read
the certificate proclaiming October, 2019, as Long Term Care Resident's Rights Month. Jamie Ulrich,
Deputy Director of the Department of Human Services, recognized Raegan Maldonado, Teresa Hill, and
Niki Elder for their dedicated work with the Long Term Care Ombudsman programs. Ms. Maldonado
submitted a brochure of information, marked Exhibit A, and introduced three residents of the Aladdin
Assisted Living facility, in Keenesburg, Colorado: Caroline Carver, Anita Woodson, and Gee Gee Morris.
El Ms. Carver stated it has been a nice place to live for the past 17 years and she thanked the Board
for the invitation to attend the meeting. The Commissioners, in turn, thanked the staff for caring for the
residents of Weld County and conducting the important work of assisting seniors. They also honored
each of the guests for traveling to participate in the recognition of Long Term Care Resident's Rights
Month. (Clerk's Note: The meeting was paused for a photo opportunity.)
PRESENTATIONS:
1) RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, FAIR BOARD - CHRISTINE GABEL, ROBBY ADAMS,
KIMBERLY TREGONING, TERI SEGELKE, BRIDGET HOLCOMB, MIGUEL OJEDA, CODY LEBLANC,
PAT DAY, ANDREW RAFF, LARRY WAGNER, NEIL TEMMER, JENNIFER SELTZER, JO TEMMER,
DAKOTA KOS, ALLAN HALLEY, TRACY AXTON, AARON HELUS, MARLIN KUNAU, DR. JOHN
SCANGA, JANE MILLER, AND MICHAEL MITCHELL: Neil Temmer was present and Chair Kirkmeyer
read the certificate recognizing him for his four years of service on the Fair Board, and Commissioner
James presented him with a gift of appreciation. Chair Kirkmeyer also read a certificate and
acknowledged each of the other individuals for their service on the Fair Board.
WARRANTS:
El 1) GENERAL WARRANTS - OCTOBER 1, 2019: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the
General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
IE 1) CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CONCERNING USE OF MISSILE SILO
PARK AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - BOY SCOUT TROOP 888: Toby Taylor, Director of
Buildings and Grounds, stated this MOU will allow Boy Scout Troop 888 to utilize the County's Missile
Silo Campground for camping activities from October 25, 2019, through October 27, 2019.
Commissioner Conway moved to approve said MOU and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner James, the motion carried unanimously.
2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #3142 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT
(EMPG) AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE: Roy Rudisill,
Director of the Office of Emergency Management, stated the grant application was submitted in 2018,
and the County has been awarded $76,000.00 to be used for training activities and staff time. He noted
this amount represents approximately twenty percent (20%) of the Department's budget. Commissioner
Moreno moved to approve said grant agreement and authorize the Chair to sign the Letter of Acceptance.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Conway, and it carried unanimously.
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3) CONSIDER STANDARD FORM OF PROVISIONAL AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES BETWEEN THE WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND VARIOUS
PROVIDERS AND DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN
SERVICES TO SIGN AGREEMENTS CONSISTENT WITH SAID FORM: Karin McDougal, Assistant
County Attorney, stated the terms of this form are limited to three (3) months and a reimbursement
amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for a limited scope of urgent services when there is no provider in
place. She further stated the provider may not access this process more than twice, at which time they
must go through the formal bid process. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said standard form
agreement and authorize the Director of the Department of Human Services to sign agreements
consistent with said form. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Conway, and it carried
unanimously.
El 4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #2818 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO ESTABLISH
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (DCE) POSITION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
WELD FAMILY LEADERSHIP COMMISSION (WFLC): Jamie Ulrich, Deputy Director of the Department
of Human Services, stated this MOU has been revised in accordance with the requests of the Board
during the work session. She explained the terms establish the Weld Finance Leadership Commission
Director position, detail the roles and responsibilities concerning oversight of the position, and the MOU
has been signed by Dr. Mark Wallace. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said MOU, and it was
seconded by Commissioner James. Chair Kirkmeyer reviewed the changes, including the provision that
the Director position is subject to the Weld County Human Resources policies, and employment decisions
concerning hiring or firing are at the discretion of the Director of the Department of Human Services.
Commissioner Conway confirmed the position is also under the direct oversight of Dr. Mark Wallace in
the Health Department and would have the ability to go through the grievance process, if needed. There
being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
IR 5) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #2963 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR HEAD
START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS AND DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO THE DIRECTOR
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO SIGN — COLORADO EARLY EDUCATION
NETWORK (CEEN): Ms. Ulrich stated the goal of this MOU is to facilitate the effective and collaborative
recruitment of families with children ages six weeks to five years old who are eligible for Child Care, TANF
and/or Kinship programs and could potentially be enrolled in CEEN Head Start or Early Head Start
classrooms. The motion to approve said MOU and authorize the Director of Human Services to sign was
made by Commissioner Conway, seconded by Commissioner James, and it carried unanimously.
IE 6) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID#3139 ANNUAL PROGRAM PLAN FOR CHAFEE FOSTER CARE
INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM (CFCIP) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Ulrich stated the
Chafee Foster Care Independence Program is federally funded and provides age-appropriate
independent living services to youth, ages 14 through 23. Commissioner James moved to approve said
annual plan and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Freeman, the motion carried
unanimously.
7) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #2917 AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR
GROUP CONSULTATION AND TRAINING SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - BARRY
R. LINDSTROM, PH.D., LLC: Ms. Ulrich reviewed the terms of the agreement to provide group
consultation and training for the purpose of addressing loss, trauma or secondary trauma among
departmental staff. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to
sign. Commissioner Conway seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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IR 8) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #3057 ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT FOR HIPAA BUSINESS
ASSOCIATE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN- EASTER SEALS COLORADO: Ms. Ulrich stated the
purpose of the non-financial MOU is to partner in a Tailored Caregiver Assessment and Referral (TCARE)
Pilot Program with Easter Seals Colorado. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said addendum
to agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion carried
unanimously.
9) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #2979 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE
OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
MARCEL AND SHANTAY MARCOS: Ms. Ulrich presented the terms of the contract for a new foster
care provider in Greeley. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said contract and authorize the
Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moreno, and it carried unanimously.
10) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #3004 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE
OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
DANIEL AND ANDREA MUNOZ: Ms. Ulrich presented the terms of the contract for a new foster care
provider in Commerce City. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said contract and authorize the
Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James, and it carried unanimously.
le 11) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #3028 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE
OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
NATHAN AND MISTIE SCUDDER: Ms. Ulrich presented the terms of the contract for a new foster care
provider in Eaton. Commissioner James moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously.
e 12) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #3058 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE
OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN —
MICHAEL AND JENNIFER BAUER: Ms. Ulrich presented the terms of the contract for a new foster care
provider in Johnstown. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair
to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Conway, and it carried unanimously.
• 13) CONSIDER DISSOLUTION OF FAIR BOARD: Commissioner Freeman moved to dissolve the
existing Fair Board. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James. Commissioner Freeman
commented this action is necessary to incorporate new provisions into the bylaws and reduce the number
of members from 21 down to 7. Chair Kirkmeyer agreed the revisions will result in a new board that is
more focused on policy matters of the Fair, versus running the actual Fair. The motion carried
unanimously.
• 14) CONSIDER CREATION OF WELD COUNTY FAIR BOARD AND ADOPTION OF BYLAWS:
Karin McDougal presented the bylaws for the new Fair Board, which detail the duties for the seven (7)
members and one (1) alternate position. Keith Maxey, Director of the CSU Cooperative Extension,
thanked the outgoing members for their dedicated service, as well as the Board of Commissioners for
their assistance in restructuring the new board to address policies and allow sub-committees to operate
the Fair. Commissioner James also thanked the Extension Office staff for working through the process
and stated he is confident the change will enact a more efficient Fair Board. Commissioner Freeman
commented the Weld County Fair is the best in the state and he agreed that reducing the number of
members from 21 to 7 will result in a stronger, more coherent board with the ability to deal with policy
issues. Commissioner Moreno agreed and stated this will be a win-win for the citizens of Weld County.
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Commissioner Freeman moved to approve creation of the new Fair Board and adopt the Bylaws.
Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
15) CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO WELD COUNTY FAIR BOARD: Chair Kirkmeyer read the
names and terms of the individuals appointed to said board. Commissioner Conway moved to approve
said appointments, which was seconded by Commissioner James. Commissioner Freeman explained
the terms are staggered to ensure smoother transitions going forward. Chair Kirkmeyer stated the new
members will be tasked with ensuring the success of the Fair Board and Fair activities, and she is looking
forward to working with the new board. Commissioner Conway commented the new structure allows for
committees to assist in Fair activities, so there will still be many opportunities for others in the community
to continue to be engaged. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Conway also commented
concerning the 4-H recognition event which had more than 300 people in attendance and acknowledged
the quality of the Fair and the large number of 4-H members who represent Weld County at the State
Fair. He also thanked the local business sponsors and commended staff for a successful event.
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.
There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:49 a.m.
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RESIDENTS ' RIGHTS MONTH 2019
October is Residents ' Rights Month , an annual event designated by Consumer
Voice to honor residents living in all long -term care facilities . It is an opportunity
to focus on and celebrate awareness of dignity , respect , and the rights of each
resident .
Residents have the right to : Celebrate Residents ' Rights Month
Be fully informed * Finish the Sentence - Post a bulletin boarc
where residents can finish the sentence , " I
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stand for quality because . . . "
Participate in one ' s own care
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Privacy and confidentiality -° Resident Idol - Residents write and / or
perform a song that describes their
* Dignity, respect, and freedom " Perspective of ` Quality Care . " ' Residents
Visits will then perform their song for a live
Make independent choices audience & panel of resident judges .
A safe transfer or discharge - Book Club - Residents select a book and
hold a discussion at the end of the month .
For more information on Residents ' Rights Month, visit
http s://theconsu m.rvoics.org/.v.nts/2019 - r.sid•nts- rights- month
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