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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
OCTOBER 25, 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, October 25, 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:
Commissioner Julie A. Cozad, Chair
Commissioner Steve Moreno, Pro -Tern
Commissioner Sean P. Conway
Commissioner Mike Freeman
Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer - EXCUSED
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Stephanie Frederick
Controller, Barbara Connolly
• MINUTES: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of October 23, 2017, as printed. Commissioner Conway seconded the motion,
and it carried unanimously.
• AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the Consent Agenda as printed.
Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS:
• 1) RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - GAY LYNN SMALL:
Chair Cozad read the certificate for the record recognizing Ms. Small for her outstanding contributions to
the Department of Human Services. Judy Greigo, Director of the Department of Human Services,
presented the details of Ms. Small's career progression with the Weld County Human Services and stated
she found her niche working in the Adult Protection Services with the adults and elderly in crisis. Eva
Jewell, Department of Human Services, thanked Ms. Small for her dedication to Weld County and
presented her with a plaque and pin to acknowledge her service to Weld County. Ms. Small stated she
enjoyed working for the County and is thankful for everyone she worked with. Each one of the
Commissioners thanked her for showing compassion and taking care of the vunerable residents of Weld
County and invited her back to volunteer on one of the many advisory boards. They wished her an
enjoyable and relaxing retirement. (Clerk's Note: the Board paused the meeting for a photo opportunity.)
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PUBLIC INPUT: Steve Teets, resident of Greeley, stated the Weld Project Connect Event had a
great turnout and there were a lot more volunteers. He suggested at next year's event there should be
testing for vision. Weld Advocacy Group for People with Disabilities, will be meeting to discuss legislation.
In reponse to Mr. Teets, Commissioner Conway stated he will find out what the plans are for the Transfer
Station located in Loveland. Commissioner Conway commended Mr. Teets who has been a navigator for
the last five years at the Weld Project Connect. Each one of the Commissioners thanked Mr. Teets for
being an outstanding volunteer and for his hard work.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Freeman stated he wanted to
recognize Sandy Elder, Greeley -Weld County Airport Authority Board, member and Mayor Tom Norton,
Upstate Colorado Economic Development member, for serving the citizens of Weld County and for their
accomplishments and leadership.
Commissioner Conway attended the Transportation Summit with Chair Cozad. He expressed his
frustration with the slow development of solutions for transportation issues. He also attended the ground-
breaking of the Rocky Mountain Sports Park and appreciated the Mayor of Windsor acknowledging the
Weld County Board of Commissioners for their contributions.
Commissioner Moreno attended the Downtown Development Association meeting, where they
discussed the future of Downtown Greeley. He acknowledged the success of Weld Project Connect and
extended his thanks to Chair Cozad for her work with Weld Project Connect and recognized Marjorie
Martinez, United Way representative, for successfully being able to recruit several energetic volunteers.
He reported he attended the Ribbon -Cutting for the new Windsor Public Works Department.
Chair Cozad thanked all the staff that coordinated the Town and County Dinner and stated the dinner
was wonderful. Chair Cozad acknowledged the Weld Project Connect event and stated for this to be
successful it takes a group effort and Marjorie Martinez did a great job. She reported at the event there
were Senior Services available. Chair Cozad expressed her frustration with the issues that were not
addressed at the Transportation Summit and explained finding solutions will fall back on the local
municipalities. She also attended the Town Board Meeting in Frederick. Lastly, she mentioned the
Workforce Development Board meeting where they discussed the future of the Weld County Bright
Future's Program and how to make sure it is sustainable.
Commissioner Conway reported the discussion surrounding issues of Public Safety at the Quarterly
CTSI meeting.
BIDS:
1) APPROVE BID #B1700105, INMATE TELEPHONE SERVICES - SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SERVICES: Rob Turf, Department of Purchasing, reviewed the request
from the Sheriff's Office to continue this matter to November 1, 2017. In response to Commissioner
Conway, Brandon Cody, Sheriff's Office, stated they need more time to accurately address a protest and
schedule a work session. Commissioner Conway moved to continue said matter to November 1, 2017.
The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Moreno, carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER EXTENSION OF OIL AND GAS LEASE COVERING CERTAIN PROPERTY
OWNED BY WELD COUNTY, COLORADO - SE1/4, S26, T7N, R67W (CONT'D FROM 10/16/2017):
Esther Gesick, Clerk to the Board, reviewed the terms for the extension, noting Weld County holds 75%
mineral interest. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said extension of oil and gas lease. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Conway and it carried unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #1507 RAILROAD CROSSING RENEWAL AGREEMENT FOR
IMPROVEMENTS TO GRADE CROSSING ON CR 13 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - GREAT
WESTERN RAILWAY OF COLORADO, LLC: Michael Bedell, Department of Public Works, reviewed the
agreement to partner with Great Western Railway to replace the crossing which is in poor condition. He
explained the County will be responsible for the cost of materials and Great Western will be responsible
for the cost of installation and maintenance required. Ken Rose, representative of Great Western Railway,
reviewed the process of the replacement of the railroad crossing. Commissioner Conway thanked
Mr. Rose for being proactive. He then moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Freeman, the motion carried unanimously.
2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #1501 APPLICATION FOR FINDING OF REASONABLE
DILIGENCE FOR CONDITIONAL WATER RIGHT FOR GEISERT DUST CONTROL WELL #1 AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS - DISTRICT COURT, WATER
DIVISION NO. 1: Devin Traff, Department of Public Works, stated for the County to use the is 10.8 acre-
feet per year of conditional water, the decree states that Weld County shall file a signed Diligence
Application. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
El 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #1511 AGREEMENT CONCERNING PURCHASE OF
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR CR 47 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS - STEVEN KELLY: Tiffane
Johnson, Department of Public Works, presented the details of the agreement for the total amount of
$11,499.00. In response to Commissioner Conway, Ms. Johnson explained Northern Colorado Water
Conservancy District is requiring a new backflow pit. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said
agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Freeman,
carried unanimously.
El 4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #1512 AGREEMENT CONCERNING PURCHASE OF PUBLIC
ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR CR 47 CORRIDOR
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN NECESSARY DOCUMENTS -
BOHMCO, LLC: Ms. Johnson reviewed the terms of the agreement for the total amount of $22,300.00.
Commissioner Conway moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Moreno, the motion carried unanimously.
5) CONSIDER CANCELLATION OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 29, 2017: Commissioner Freeman moved to cancel said Board of
County Commissioners Meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moreno 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 9:50 a.m.
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Weld County Clerk to the Board
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Julie Cozad, Chair (✓
Steve Moreno, Pro -Tern
Sean P. Conway
Mike Freeman
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