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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MAY 15, 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, May 15, 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
Acting Clerk to the Board, Stephanie Frederick
Senior Accountant, Chris D'Ovidio
MINUTES: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of May 13, 2019, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it
carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner James moved to approve the Consent Agenda as printed.
Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS:
1) MENTAL HEALTH MONTH - MAY, 2019: Chair Kirkmeyer read the certificate for the record
proclaiming May, 2019, as Mental Health Month. Larry Pottorff, representative of North Range Behavioral
Health, expressed his and his staff's appreciation for the Commissioners' Proclamation, and then
introduced representatives from North Range Behavioral Health. He stated they will continue to raise
awareness about how mental health issues are viewed and how they impact physical health and the
community. Mr. Pottorff stated he is proud to be part of Weld County and thanked Commissioner James
for attending the groundbreaking ceremony for the new facility in the Town of Frederick. Each
Commissioner, in turn, thanked Mr. Pottorff and those in attendance for serving the residents of Weld
Count and recognized the collaborative partnership is making strides toward viewing mental health issues
as important and as treatable as physical ailments. (Clerk's Note: The Board paused the meeting for a
photo opportunity.)
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: Commissioner Moreno moved to add the following item as item #1)
under New Business and renumber the Agenda: 1) Consider Memorandum of Understanding for
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Northern Colorado Regional Economic Development Partnership and authorize Chair to sign. Seconded
by Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC INPUT: Bill Gillard, resident of Greeley, thanked the Board for the recognition of the
Vietnam Veterans. Chair Kirkmeyer thanked Mr. Gillard for his service to the Country and invited him to
the pinning service, so the Board can properly thank him for his service.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR NORTHERN COLORADO
REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN —
LARIMER COUNTY: Commissioner Freeman expressed the importance of the Memorandum of
Understanding for the Northern Colorado Regional Economic Development Partnership, which will allow
more visibility of the goals being met and the partnerships being formed. El Rich Warner, President of
Upstate Colorado Economic Development, stated he appreciates the 32 -year partnership with the
Commissioners which has developed into a tremendous working relationship. Mr. Warner listed other
entites with which they have collaborative partnerships. Jacob Castillo, Director of Workforce
Development, stated Larimar County Commissioners created a new department to focuses on economic
development. He stated working with Mr. Warner and other partners has created a talent pipeline to hire
for jobs and will have a lasting and meaningful impact on the region. Larimer County Commissioner Tom
Donnolly, stated this more formalizes the relationship and demonstrats the entities are serious about the
economic well-being of the region. For example, collaboratively working on Interstate 25, Weld County
offered millions of dollars for the Interstate. He also stated this is a pivotal moment to work collaboratively
to develop the Northern Colorado region and as a great place to work and play. Commissioner Conway
commended Commissioner Donnolly for going to other communities to gather support and raise money
for the Interstate 25 improvements. Commissioner James stated as a radio broadcaster he has done his
best to have the region recognized as Northern Colorado and not just individual communities. Chair
Kirkmeyer explained Larimer and Weld Counties have had a great partnership for many years and the
MOU galvanizes the partnership. She explained it has been a great honor to work on transportation
issues and foster regional development. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said memorandum of
understanding and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman,
and it carried unanimously. (Clerk's Note: The Board paused the meeting for a photo opportunity.)
2) CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES FOR ACCOUNT
NUMBERS P9103192 AND P9103300 - PATRIOT WELL SOLUTIONS: Brenda Dones, Weld County
Assessor, presented the petition for abatement or refund of taxes for the commercial property owned by
Patriot Well Solutions, who focuses on the drilling and completion of wells. She explained they based the
cost approach on the depreciation value of the equipment. Patriot Well Solutions' original declaration
listed their equipment as tools, but they are actually well site drill bits. Ms. Dones explained there is
excessive wear and tear on drill bits, so they get a six (6) year life, instead of fourteen (14) like other
tools. She stated Patriot Well Solutions has two (2) business locations, one in the City of Fort Lupton and
one in the City of Brighton, which have differing mill levy percentages, so once the location of the
equipment was corrected there was a significant tax difference. Ms. Dones recommends lowering the
value of P9103192 from an assessed value of $563,150.00 to $150,740.00 and to raise the value of
P9103300 from an assessed value of $185,750.00 to $423,780.00. She stated $23,073.47 is the
recommended abatement. In response to Commissioner Conway, Ms. Dones confirmed this is just for
tax year 2018. No representative for Patriot Well Solutions was present. Commissioner Conway moved
to approve a tax abatement for tax year 2018, in the amount of $23,073.47. Seconded by Commissioner
Moreno, the motion carried unanimously.
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3) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 55 BETWEEN CRS 70 AND 72: Amy Mutchie,
Department of Public Works, presented the temporary closure beginning May 20, 2019, through
May 23, 2019, to replace an irrigation culvert. She stated water will be used on the gravel detour route,
as necessary. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said temporary closure. The motion, which was
seconded by Commissioner James, carried unanimously.
IR 4) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 76 BETWEEN CRS 23 AND 27: Ms. Mutchie
presented the closure beginning May 28, 2019, through May 31, 2019, for the replacement of a drainage
culvert. She stated the gravel detour route will be treated with magnesium chloride for dust abatement.
Commissioner Conway moved to approve said temporary closure. Seconded by Commissioner Freeman,
the motion carried unanimously.
5) CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS AND REASSIGNMENTS TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
BOARD: Commissioner James moved to approve said appointments and reassignments. Seconded by
Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
El 1) CONSIDER FEE SCHEDULES FOR ROAD IMPACT, COUNTY FACILITIES IMPACT, AND
DRAINAGE IMPACT FEES COLLECTED BY THE WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
SERVICES: Tom Parko, Director of the Department of Planning Services, presented the adjustment of
impact fees which are construction fees collected by the County and he provided a table of what was
assessed in the years 2016, and 2017, and the fees proposed for 2019. In response to Commissioner
Conway, Mr. Parko confirmed there was no analysis of the actual cost occurrences and explained how
the fees were reviewed. He stated Weld County fees should be reviewed every ten (10) years but stated
going forward he will meet with Don Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, to make sure the
fees are accurate. Elizabeth Relford, Department of Public Works, stated the last fee analysis was done
between 2009 and 2010, with a consultant who recommended changes of $3,000 for a single family
home, and as a result, the Board decided to only consider the inflationary increase. She further stated
arterial roads and collector roads be included in the impact fees. Chair Kirkmeyer clarified the review is
not just an annual plan, but they also look at the projects and improvements which are taking place.
Commissioner Conway confirmed staff only considers and applies the CPI. Commissioner Moreno
commended Ms. Relford for doing a great job explaining the fee schedule and moved to approve said
fee schedules. 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.
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There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:47 a.m.
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