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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
MAY 20, 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 20, 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 - EXCUSED
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 Freeman moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of May 15, 2019, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion, and it
carried unanimously.
• CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on May 15, 2019, as follows: 1) PCSC18-0022 — Kenneth and Sandra Brooker, 2)
USR18-0120 — Bar Nine, LLC, do Greg Johnson, 3) USR19-0004 — Gabel Cattle, LLC, c/o Cureton Front
Range, LLC, 4) USR19-0012 — Michael Boulter Farms, LLC, do Rocky Mountain Midstream, LLC, and
5) USR19-0002 — English Feedlot 2, LLC, c/o Expedition Water Solutions Colorado, LLC.
Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
• AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
• CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner James moved to approve the Consent Agenda as printed.
Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
e 1) AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE FOR CR 47 - CR 60.5 TO STATE HIGHWAY 392 —
COLORADO/WYOMING CHAPTER OF THE ACPA: Chair Kirkmeyer presented the award to the
Department of Public Works. She reviewed the judging criteria for the award as follows" project schedule,
project scope, concrete materials, paving process, quality control, pavement smoothness, sustainability,
Innovation, safety and public relations. She explained the project is now competing for a National Award
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and stated this is the largest in-house projects the Weld County Department of Public Works has
achieved. Jay McDonald, Director of the Department of Public Works, introduced the Public Works staff
which has an integral part in the success of the project. He stated this is the ninth award Weld County
Department of Public Works has received for this project. Chair Kirkmeyer recognized the project was
completed five (5) months ahead of schedule and stated this infrastructure improvement is a great benefit
for truckers, farmers, the oil and gas industry, and the traveling public. Chair Kirkmeyer explained this
project was an extension of the County Road 49 project. She stated because of this project traveling will
be more efficient for the public and the access to Weld County has improved and then she stated she is
proud of the Public Works team. Commissioner Moreno thanked Mr. McDonald and the Department of
Public Works for their hard work and diligence at working together. Commissioner James thanked the
Department of Public Works for a job well done. Commissioner Freeman acknowledged this project took
a while to complete, but the public appreciates the work on the roadway. (Clerk's Note: The Board paused
the meeting for a photo opportunity.)
El PUBLIC INPUT: Nathan Trowbridge, resident of Eaton, expressed his frustration about the Code
Ordinance #2019-02 was continued, because it will delay the start date of his Storage Business project.
Chair Kirkmeyer stated the Board will consider his concerns before the Second Reading of the Code
Ordinance #2019-02 and invited Mr. Trowbridge back to present his comments to the Board on June 10,
2019. Bill Gillard, resident of Greeley, expressed his concern of tax payers paying the legal fees for former
Commissioner Julie Cozad.
BIDS:
1) APPROVE BID #61900089, HEALTH SERVICES -LOBBY RENOVATION - DEPARTMENT OF
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: Rob Turf, Department of Purchasing, reviewed the bid received and stated
staff recommends awarding to the sole bidder, TCC Corporation, for the total amount of $147,343.00.
Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said sole bid. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner James, and it carried unanimously.
2) APPROVE BID #61900090, HEALTH BUILDING LAB HVAC UPGRADES - DEPARTMENT OF
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: Mr. Turf reviewed the two (2) bids received and stated staff recommends
awarding to the low bidder, Colorado Mechanical Systems, for the total amount of $225,800.00.
Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said low bid. Seconded by Commissioner James, the motion
carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER GRANT AGREEMENT FOR JUVENILE DIVERSION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN: Michael Rourke, District Attorney, presented the agreement for the Juvenile Diversion
Program for the total amount of $95,359.00, with a 25% march required. He stated this will be used to
prevent further involvement of juveniles in the formal justice system. Commissioner Moreno moved to
approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Freeman, the
motion carried unanimously.
ei 2) CONSIDER 2019 STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SCAAP) APPLICATION
AND AUTHORIZE ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL: Sonja Kohlgraf, Sheriff's Office, present the application
stating the grant funds will be used to offset the medical expense in the jail. She stated the amount is
determined by the number of undocumented criminal offenders that stay in the jail more than four (4)
days. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said application and authorize electronic submittal. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Moreno, and it carried unanimously.
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3) CONSIDER TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF CR 66 BETWEEN CRS 59 AND 61: Elizabeth
Relford, Department of Public Works, presented the temporary road closure beginning June 4, 2019,
through June 7, 2019, for a drainage culvert replacement. She stated staff will use water for dust
abatement. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said temporary closure. Seconded by
Commissioner James, the motion carried unanimously.
4) FINAL READING OF WELD COUNTY ORDINANCE #2019-04, IN THE MATTER OF
REPEALING AND REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 12 LICENSES AND PERMITS,
OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE (LIQUOR LICENSES): Commissioner James moved to read Code
Ordinance #2019-04 by title only. Seconded by Commissioner Moreno, the motion carried unanimously.
Bruce Barker, County Attorney, read the title for the record and stated there have been no changes since
the Second Reading. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Freeman
moved to approve Code Ordinance #2019-04 on Final Reading. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Moreno, and it carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
1) CONSIDER RESUBDIVISION, RES19-0004, OF LOTS 3, 4, AND 5, BLOCK 1, MCMAHAN
SUBDIVISION, FOR REDESIGN INTO THREE (3) RESIDENTIAL LOTS - HEIRS OF LOUIS M.
KIELIAN, C/O JOSEPH KIELIAN, JOYCE ERTMER, AND JEANNE MITCHELL: Angela Snyder,
Department of Planning Services, explained this is considered a historical subdivision and the applicants
are proposing to rearrange the three (3) lots so they will be buildable, residential lots. Ms. Snyder stated
the City of Greeley recommended the dedication of 21st Street and, because 20th Street is already
dedicated, staff is not requiring the dedication of 21st Street. Ms. Snyder displayed photos of the property
and its location. Ei Joseph Keilian, applicant, stated he doesn't understand why the drainage report is
being requested because one wasn't requested at the pre -application meeting. He suggested the
recommended Utility easement along the south edge of the property be waived because there are already
easements on Lots 2 and 3, therefore, he requested the 20 -foot easement on Lot 1 be waived. No public
testimony was offered concerning this matter. Mr. Kielian stated the Conditions of Approval required him
to provide two letters: one will be to address concerns raised by the City of Greeley Fire Protection
District, which is requesting the building be inspected. Mr. Kielian stated the City of Greeley Fire
Protection District also suggested a Fire hydrant be installed, but he stated there is already a fire hydrant.
Mr. Kielian further stated the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will require an access
permit if a new home is proposed. El Mike McRoberts, Department of Public Works, stated following
the pre -application conference, he followed up with Haley Balzano, Department of Public Works, to see
if the applicant was eligible for an exem tion to submitting the drainage report and he was informed that
they do not qualify for an exemption. PI Commissioner Freeman confirmed they are required to have a
detention pond, when there are nine (9) lots or fewer. Mr. McRoberts commented he was under the
impression the applicants would add a new home on the lot. Chair Kirkmeyer stated the intent is for lot
would be available to build a new home. Chair Kirkmeyer suggested deleting COA #1.A, (Address
Concerns from the Greeley Fire District) because there is already a hydrant on the property, deleting
#1.6 (Address Concerns from the Colorado Department of Transportation) and adding item #G.9 (Access
permit requirement from CDOT), a note on the plat. She stated she agrees with the dedication of 21st
Street to the City of Greeley, and as such, item #1.C may be deleted. Chair Kirkmeyer stated the Final
Drainage Report cannot be waived and Weld County Subdivision requirements need to be followed.
Ms. Snyder stated staff agrees with removing Lot 1 from #1.F.7. No public testimony was offered
concerning the modifications to the COA. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve Resubdivision,
RES19-0004, with the amendments made to the Conditions of Approval. Seconded by
Commissioner Moreno, the motion carried unanimously
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RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the
Consent Agenda. Code Ordinance #2019-04 was approved on Final Reading.
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 9:46 a.m.
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