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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 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, November 18, 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 - EXCUSED
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
El MINUTES: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of November 13, 2019, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion,
and it carried unanimously.
El AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
Fl CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner James moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed.
Commissioner Conway seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
• PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
• WARRANTS:
1) GENERAL WARRANTS - NOVEMBER 15, 2019: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the
General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
el NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #3237 AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR WELD
COUNTY YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS (WCYCC) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CITY OF
EVANS: Lennie Bottorff, Department of Human Services, stated under the terms of this agreement the
Youth Conservation Corps will remove noxious weeds from the Tuscany neighborhood. In response to
Commissioner Conway, Mr. Bottorff stated there is very little federal funding and this type of arrangement
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is how the AmeriCorps Program is funded. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said agreement
and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner James, the motion carried unanimously.
• 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT TO BUY AND SELL REAL ESTATE (0 CR 23, CARR) AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS: Toby Taylor, Director of the
Department of Buildings and Grounds, described the location of the vacant parcel. Commissioner
Moreno moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner James, and it carried unanimously.
• 3) CONSIDER TAX INCREMENT REVENUE SHARING AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN - FIRESTONE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY: At the request of Mr. Barker, Chair Pro-Tem
Freeman also called up item #4 to be considered concurrently. AJ Krieger, Firestone Town Manager,
introduced Paula Mehle, Director of Community Development and Urban Renewal, and stated this is a
great example of County and Town cooperation to develop a 235 -acre site and capture some of the oil
and gas drilling revenues which will be designated for a new water treatment facility to provide long-term
potable water for the Town. He stated it is also a key part of the NISP project, which will result in less
debt for the residents and translate into reduced water bills. Commissioner Conway thanked Mr. Krieger
and Ms. Mehle for attending, and stated the County enjoys a strong working relationship with the Town
of Firestone. Responding to Commissioner Conway, Mr. Krieger stated the Firestone Urban Renewal
Authority will be voting on the matter this Wednesday, and as a voting member, Mr. Barker advised
Commissioner Conway to abstain from voting on this matter but clarified he may consider the Resolution
for the following item #4. At the request of Mr. Barker, the Board voted on item #4 first. Following that
vote, Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said agreement, which was seconded by Commissioner
James, and it carried, with Commissioner Conway recused and Chair Kirkmeyer excused.
• 4) CONSIDER CONSENT TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS INCLUDED INTO FIRESTONE URBAN
RENEWAL AUTHORITY — BIGHORN URBAN RENEWAL AREA: (Clerk's Note: This item was called
up and voted on prior to item #3.) Commissioner James moved to approve said Resolution.
Commissioner Conway seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
5) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #3236 AGREEMENT FOR RELOCATION OF GAS PIPELINE FOR
COUNTY ROADS 17/54 INTERSECTION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - PUBLIC
SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO (PSCO): Michael Bedell, Department of Public Works, explained
the intersection project will construct a large roundabout, which requires relocating an Xcel gas
distribution pipeline outside of the existing right-of-way and purchasing a new easement for the new
location of the pipeline, for the amount of $195,792.83. He stated the relocation work is scheduled to
commence in December and is anticipated to be completed within 60 days. He further stated DCP Gas
Company will also be relocating their gas pipelines on the north side of CR 54 and the Shoecraft property
is currently in the demolition process. In response to Commissioner Moreno, Mr. Bedell confirmed the
demolition work is ongoing and Chair Pro -Tern Freeman stated there is a small change order concerning
asbestos removal on the Consent Agenda. In response to Commissioner Conway, Mr. Bedell stated
when purchasing right-of-way over the top of an existing easement, staff typically provides the legal
survey and acquisition paperwork to relocate the utilities. He also reviewed the project schedule which
anticipates completion in early summer of 2020. The motion to approve said agreement and authorize
the Chair to sign was made by Commissioner Moreno, seconded by Commissioner James, and it carried
unanimously.
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• 6) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #3204 IMPROVEMENTS AND ROAD MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT ACCORDING TO POLICY REGARDING COLLATERAL FOR IMPROVEMENTS,
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN, AND ACCEPT OFF -SITE COLLATERAL FOR CR 6 ACCESS PERMIT,
AP19-00231 - CRESTONE PEAK RESOURCE HOLDINGS, LLC: Tisa Juanicorena, Department of
Public Works, recommended acceptance of the project collateral, in the amount of $56,291.21, for the
scope of work included in the agreement. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said agreement,
accept the collateral, and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner James, the motion
carried unanimously.
• 7) CONSIDER ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY RIDER CONCERNING IMPROVEMENTS AND
ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT ACCORDING TO POLICY REGARDING COLLATERAL FOR
IMPROVEMENTS FOR ACCESS PERMIT, AP18-00270, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CLIFF
SIMPSON / HIGHLAND INDUSTRIAL PARK: Mr. Barker stated this assumption documents the transfer
of the surety to a new company. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said assumption and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner James, the motion carried unanimously.
Ea PLANNING:
1) CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR SMALL BUSINESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE
RELEASE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUNDS (TIER I) — PERFECTION PAINTING
COMPANY: Tom Parko, Director of the Department of Planning Services, stated the applicant has
completed the Site Plan Review process and meets all the Tier I criteria. He requested a release of
$15,552.78 from the Trust Fund to reimburse Perfection Painting Company for their fees. Commissioner
James moved to approve said application and authorize release of funds. Commissioner Conway
seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
• 2) CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR SMALL BUSINESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZE RELEASE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUNDS (TIER I) - DREAMS AND
DRAGONFLIES EVENTS CENTER, CIO VAUGHN CITO: Mr. Parko stated the applicant has completed
the Use by Special Review process for a wedding event center near the Town of Johnstown and meets
the Tier I criteria. He recommended release of the full $20,000.00 from the Trust Fund to reimburse the
applicant for some of their fees. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said application and authorize
release of funds. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. The Board
expressed their appreciation to staff for processing these applications in support of small businesses and
job creation.
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 9:23 a.m.
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Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair
Weld County Clerk to the Board
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Mike Freeman, Pro-Tem
Steve Moreno
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