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Home My WebLink About20170002.tiffRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO JANUARY 4, 2017 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, January 4, 2017, 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: ROLL CALL: Commissioner Sean P. Conway Commissioner Julie A. Cozad Commissioner Mike Freeman Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer Commissioner Steve Moreno Also present: County Attorney, Bruce Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Stephanie Frederick Controller, Barbara Connolly ELECTION OF CHAIR: Commissioner Moreno moved to elect Commissioner Cozad as Chair of the Board of the Weld County Commissioners for the year 2017. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kirkme er, and upon a roll call vote, the motion passed four to one with Commissioner Conway opposed. Chair Cozad thanked the Board for the opportunity to serve and gave a brief overview of projects and goals for 2017. El ELECTION OF CHAIR PRO-TEM: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to elect Commissioner Moreno as Chair Pro-Tem of the Board of County Commissioners for the year 2017, which was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and upon a roll call vote, the motion passed four to one with Commissioner Conway opposed. ci ASSIGNMENTS: ASSIGN COMMISSIONERS TO COORDINATE DEPARTMENTS FOR 2017: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the Commissioner Coordinator assignments for the various departments in 2017 which was seconded by Commissioner Freeman. Upon a roll call vote, the motion passed four to one with Commissioner Conway opposed. Commissioner Conway read a letter of statement for the record marked Exhibit "A" and attached hereto. In response to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Bruce Barker, County Attorney, explained that the Home Rule Charter has not been violated because it does not state that all Commissioners shall coordinate a department. Otf I-1/ oloI 7 Minutes, January 4, 2017 Page 1 2017-0002 BC0016 • MINUTES: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of December 28, 2016, as printed. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Conway moved to approve the Certification of Hearings conducted on December 28, 2016, as follows: 1) USR16-0038 — Richard Martinez, c/o Furever Dog Rescue and Boarding, do Debbie Linder. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. IR AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the Consent Agenda as printed. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. • PUBLIC INPUT: Chair Cozad clarified the requirements of public input for the record. Dave Kisker, resident of Johnstown, expressed his concerns about the Board not electing Commissioner Conway as the Chair of the Board and addressed concerns with the violation of public trust. Karen Grillos, resident of Hudson, stated the citizens of Weld County are entitled to due process and expressed her frustration with the unprofessionalism of the Commissioners. She urged the entire Board to proceed in the best interest of the County. • COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports. BIDS 1) APPROVE BID #B1600188, DATADOMAIN - PUBLIC SAFETY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Josh Thimgan, Department of Public Safety Information Technology, reviewed the three (3) bids received and stated staff recommends awarding the bid to Sentinel for the amount of $69,033.00 for the first year. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said bid. Seconded by Commissioner Moreno, the motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: ▪ 1) CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: SCHEDULING OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE BOARD FOR 2017: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said Resolution scheduling the regular meetings of the Board. Seconded by Commissioner Freeman, the motion carried unanimously. • 2) CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: AUTHORIZE PUBLICATION OF PROCEEDINGS FOR 2017: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said Resolution authorizing the publication of proceedings for 2017. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, carried unanimously. 3) CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: DESIGNATION OF PARTICULAR PUBLIC PLACE FOR POSTING OF PUBLIC NOTICES: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said Resolution designating the place for posting public notices. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously. 4) CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: DESIGNATION OF PARTICULAR PUBLIC PLACE FOR POSTING OF NOTICES OF TAX LIEN SALES AND NOTICES OF PROPERTIES GOING TO DEED: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said Resolution designating the place for posting Treasurer Minutes, January 4, 2017 Page 2 2017-0002 BC0016 Notices. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Conway, and it carried unanimously. • 5) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER JULIE A. COZAD TO CERTAIN ADVISORY BOARDS: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the said listed appointments. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Moreno, carried unanimously. 6) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER STEVE MORENO TO CERTAIN ADVISORY BOARDS: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the listed appointments. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, and upon a roll call vote, the motion passed four to one with Commissioner Conway opposed. • 7) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER SEAN P. CONWAY TO CERTAIN ADVISORY BOARDS: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the listed appointments. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, and it carried unanimously. • 8) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER MIKE FREEMAN TO CERTAIN ADVISORY BOARDS: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the listed appointments. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moreno, and upon a roll call vote, the motion passed four to one with Commissioner Conway opposed. • 9) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER BARBARA KIRKMEYER TO CERTAIN ADVISORY BOARDS: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the listed appointments. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously. • 10) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #919 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Judy Griego, Director of the Department of Human Services, presented the cooperative agreement to clarify the coordinated duties and responsibilities of the Department's adult protective services and long term care ombudsman, which is a requirement of the Colorado Department of Human Services. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said cooperative agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Moreno, the motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Conway commended the Department of Human Services for protecting the vulnerable citizens of Weld County. el 11) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #932 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR ADULT AND DISLOCATED WORKERS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Griego reviewed the details of the expenditure authorization funds for programs for adults and dislocated workers. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said expenditure authorization and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. • 12) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #937 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR GOVERNOR'S SUMMER JOB HUNT (GSJH) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Griego stated the expenditure authorization will provide funds to conduct job fairs, workshops, assessment testing, and job placement services and employment opportunities for youth. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said expenditure authorization and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moreno, and it carried unanimously. El 13) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #909 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Griego reviewed the details of Minutes, January 4, 2017 Page 3 2017-0002 BC0016 the expenditure authorization to utilize Performance Incentive funds to support the Workforce Board. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said expenditure authorization and authorize Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Conway, carried unanimously. 14) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #902 AGREEMENT FOR INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURPOSE OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - ALLISON AND BUDDY WILLIAMS: Ms. Griego reviewed the agreement and listed the following next three (3) items which will allow individuals to care for the children of Weld County. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said agreement items #14 through #16 and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. 15) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #903 AGREEMENT FOR INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURPOSE OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - TRACY AND ISIDRO SANCHEZ: As noted above in item #14, Commissioner Conway moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moreno, and it carried unanimously. 16) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #910 AGREEMENT FOR INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURPOSE OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - DENISE AND TIMOTHY SCHARLACH: As noted above in item #14, Commissioner Conway moved to approve said agreement and authorize Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Moreno, carried unanimously. 17) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #911 AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE OUT -OF -HOME PLACEMENT SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN — A FAMILY IN BLOOM ADOPTION, LLC: Ms. Griego presented the agreement for the child placement agency. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. 18) CONSIDER EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 72 BETWEEN CRS 57 AND 59: Janet Lundquist, Department of Public Works, requested an extension of a road closure because the project has had many unforeseen issues. Commissioner Moreno suggested extending the closure another two (2) weeks because of the impending storm. Ms. Lundquist stated she would like to request an additional four (4) weeks extension to the closure, which will be, to January 30, 2017. In response to Chair Cozad, Ms. Lundquist stated there is an open trench and because they are de - watering, they have to notify the nearby water users. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said extension of the closure to January 30, 2017. Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the Consent Agenda. No Ordinances were approved. Minutes, January 4, 2017 Page 4 2017-0002 BC0016 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 9:38 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: d4eM,t4.) V •JC,Gto,‘,k. Weld County Clerk to the Board BY: De • uty Clerk to the Board WELD COUNTY, COLORADO bara Kirkmeyer Minutes, January 4, 2017 Page 5 2017-0002 BC0016 STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD Weld County Commissioner Sean Conway January 4 2017 Mr. Chairman--- This is a sad day for Weld County. On November 30, 2016, I was Informed in an unnoticed meeting by my fellow commissioners the action's being undertaken against me today would take place. I had hoped after a month of reflection cooler heads would prevail among my fellow commissioners, but unfortunately that has not occurred. Their actions today are retaliation against me for attempting secure the public's right to know about budget issues and my public release of the attempt to schedule meetings with companies that will be having business before Weld County. It is a plan to keep information from the public that the public has a right to know and is a clear violation of the public trust. It is retaliation against me for the exercise of my First Amendment rights as a citizen. By doing this it is a chilling message to Weld County employees, many of whom are at will and dependent on the board for their job to remain silent when they see something improper, or they too will be retaliated against. The action by the board today is also a clear violation of the Home Rule Charter for Weld County —Article III, Section 3, number 2--- which states: "Each of the other four departments, as established in Article IV SHALL be coordinated by one of the other commissioners together with assistance from another commissioner." The resolutions today appointing commissioners for 2017 excludes an assignment for me as one of the commissioners in direct retaliation for speaking to the public. Hello