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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
AUGUST 30, 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, August 30, 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-Tem
Commissioner Sean P. Conway
Commissioner Mike Freeman
Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer
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 August 28, 2017, as printed. Commissioner Conway seconded the motion,
and it carried unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: Commissioner Conway moved to re -order New Business items #10
and #11 to items #1 and #2 to accommodate representatives from the Towns of Severance and Kersey.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer which carried unanimously.
El CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the Consent Agenda as printed.
Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS:
1) PROCLAMATION OF APPRECIATION - WELD COUNTY 4-H CAMP CLOVERBUD: Chair
Cozad read the proclamation of appreciation of Camp Cloverbud, a Weld County 4-H Camp. Judy Griego,
Director of the Department of Human Services, recognized the leadership and parents of children who
participated in their children's efforts to help foster care children. Heather Walker, Department of Human
Services, expressed her appreciation of children helping children and stated it is helpful for the community
to come together and help the foster children. Shannon Staires stated the idea of children helping other
children is an excellent idea and thanked the 4-H Club for thinking of the foster children. Theresa
Johnson, 4-H Event Coordinator, stated 4-H is part of the community. Each one of the Commissioners
thanked Ms. Johnson, the parents and the children, for their work and leadership. Mollie and Cashlyn, 4-H
participants, explained their favorite part of helping foster kids and their favorite activities they participated
in. Mollie submitted information about the activity which is included as Exhibit A. Commissioner Freeman
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stated 4H is an important leadership program. Commissioner Conway stated he looks forward to
watching them grow as leaders in the community. Chair Cozad thanked them for helping other children
who are going through a tough time. (Clerk's Note: The meeting was paused for a photo opportunity.)
PRESENTATIONS:
1) RECOGNITION OF RECIPIENTS OF NATIONAL NICE AWARDS, WELD COUNTY REGIONAL
COMMUNICATIONS CENTER - BRETT PHIPPS AND JESSICA POWERS: Mike Wallace, Director of
the Department of Public Safety Communications, recognized Mr. Phipps for receiving awards as the
National Public Safety Wireless Technician and Ms. Powers for receiving the National Public Safety
Trainer of the Year and presented them both with plaques. Each one of the Commissioners congratulated
them on serving the community and keeping the residents of Weld County safe and informed. (Clerk's
note: The Board meeting was paused for a photo opportunity.)
• 2) RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT —
KATHLEEN HAGIHARA: Chair Cozad read the certificate for the record recognizing Ms. Hagihara for her
dedicated service to Weld County and its citizens. Kari Hanley, Department of Public Health and
Environment, thanked the Board for recognizing Ms. Hagihara service to Weld County. Dana Garvey,
Department of Public Health and Environment, presented Ms. Hagihara with a plaque and pin and
thanked her for working as a Family Health Partnership Nurse and educating low-income families on the
care of their new babies. Ms. Hagihara stated she enjoyed her dream job, and the ability to work with the
community in their homes and develop relationships with her clients. Each one of the Commissioners
thanked Ms. Hagihara for the impact she made on the 200 families she assisted in Weld County and
invited her back to serve on one of the many advisory boards. (Clerk's note: The Board meeting was
paused for a photo opportunity.)
PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
• COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Freeman reported he attended the
Upstate Board meeting. Commissioner Conway stated he attended a Community meeting concerning
the Mental Health issue and its relationship to homelessness.
BIDS:
• 1) APPROVE BID #B1700123, NON-DESTRUCTIVE PAVEMENT TESTING - DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS: Barb Connolly, Controller, reviewed the two (2) bids received and stated staff
recommends awarding the low bid from Ground Engineering Consultants, Inc., for $48,106.00.
Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said low bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Moreno, and it carried unanimously.
• 2) PRESENT BID #61700127, LA REMODEL CABLING — DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY: Aleksei Churyk, Department of Information Technology, presented the four (4) bids
received and stated staff will bring back a recommendation on September 13, 2017.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER PETITIONS AND AGREEMENTS FOR ANNEXATION OF PORTIONS OF CRS 17
AND 19 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - TOWN OF SEVERANCE: Bruce Barker, County Attorney,
reviewed the petitions and agreements for portions of County Roads 17 and 19 and submitted some
maps as Exhibit A. Mr. Barker stated this is a roadway only annexation and does not include property.
Commissioner Conway moved to approve said petitions and agreements and authorize the Chair to sign.
The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Moreno, carried unanimously.
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Commissioner Freeman expressed his frustration that there wasn't a representative from the Town of
Severance. a Robert Routan, resident of Severance, asked for clarification about the annexation and
wanted to make sure that his property will still be in Weld County.
• 2) CONSIDER PETITION AND AGREEMENT FOR ANNEXATION OF PORTIONS OF WELD
COUNTY PARKWAY AND CR 49 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - TOWN OF KERSEY: Mr. Barker
presented the details of the annexation of a portion of the Weld County Parkway and County Road 49.
Christian Morgan, Town Manager of Kersey, stated this annexation is an important economic driver for
the Town of Kersey. He stated they will do their best to maintain the roadway. Commissioner Kirkmeyer
thanked Mr. Morgan for being present to represent the Town of Kersey and for their hard work on this. In
response to Commissioner Conway, Mr. Barker stated the Town of Kersey will need to work with the
Department of Public Works and explained the snowplowing wasn't addressed in the agreement.
Elizabeth Relford, Department of Public Works, stated the County will be responsible for snow removal
for this portion of the road. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said petition and agreement and authorize Chair to sign.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Conway, and it carried unanimously.
• 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #1282 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR VARIOUS
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Judy Griego,
Director of the Department of Human Services, stated the Employment Support Fund for Program Year
2017, will support the Wagner Peyser program and provides basic labor exchange services to job seekers
in Weld County. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said expenditure authorization and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Moreno, the motion carried unanimously.
• 4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #1254 AGREEMENT FOR RESPITE CARE SERVICES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - KRISTIN AND RUSS MANN: Ms. Griego reviewed the terms of the
agreement for respite care for an amount not to exceed $67.00 per month for 16 hours. Commissioner
Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
5) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #1255 AGREEMENT FOR RESPITE CARE SERVICES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - ELIZABETH AND JAMES SCHEER: Ms. Griego presented the
agreement for respite care for an amount not to exceed $67.00 per month for 16 hours.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded
by Commissioner Freeman, the motion carried unanimously.
• 6) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #1383 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Jennifer Oftelie, Sheriff's Office, reviewed
the details of the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Greeley, which will allow Weld County
to be a recipient $14,249.00, to be used to lease and evaluate a body scanner for the jail intake center.
Commissioner Conway moved to approve said Memorandum of Understanding and authorize the Chair
to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, and it carried unanimously.
• 7) CONSIDER VETERAN SERVICE OFFICER'S MONTHLY REPORT AND CERTIFICATION OF
PAY FOR JULY, 2017, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Wendy Bailey, Veterans Office, presented
the report for the month of July, 2017. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve report and certification
for pay for July, 2017, and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion
carried unanimously. Chair Cozad reported a letter was sent last week to Congressman Buck, Senator
Bennett, and Senator Gardner, regarding a Veterans clinic in Weld County.
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8) CONSIDER COUNTERPROPOSAL FOR CONTRACT TO BUY AND SELL REAL ESTATE (906-
908 10TH ST) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR AND/OR CHAIR PRO-TEM TO SIGN ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS - RT PAGANO, LLC: Toby Taylor, Director of Buildings and Grounds, presented the
resolution which will allow the Board to sign all the necessary documents for purchase of said property.
Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said contract counter proposal and authorize the Chair or
Chair Pro-Tem to sign all necessary documents. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moreno,
and it carried unanimously.
9) CONSIDER CORPORATE REPORT OF CHANGES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
CROW VALLEY LIQUORS, LLC, DBA CROW VALLEY LIQUORS: Bob Choate, Assistant County
Attorney, stated this is a management change for Crow Valley Liquors and a clean-up to their liquor
license. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said corporate report of changes and authorize the
Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, carried unanimously.
10) CONSIDER TAX INCREMENT REVENUE SHARING AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN - FORT LUPTON URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY: Commissioner Kirkmeyer asked if she
should recuse herself from voting because she serves as the Chair of the Fort Lupton Urban Renewal
Authority Board and has worked on this agreement. All Commissioners and Bruce Barker said was not
necessary that she recuse herself. Commissioner Kirkmeyer presented the agreement for the Fort Lupton
Urban Renewal Authority and stated there were some changes made. Commissioner Freeman moved
to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the
motion carried unanimously.
11) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #1391 MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT FOR NOXIOUS WEED
TREATMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Tina Booton, Department of Public Works, reviewed
the terms of the modification of the grant which allows for weed treatments in the Pawnee National
Grasslands. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said modification of agreement and authorize the
Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moreno and it carried unanimously.
Commissioner Conway thanked Ms. Booton for her work on this project.
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 10:06 a.m.
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Weld County Clerk to the Board
BY:
Deputy Clerk to the Board
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COI,JNTY, COLQRADO
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Steve Moreno, Pr q- m
Sean P. Conway
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EXCUSED DATE OF APPROVAL
Barbara Kirkmeyer
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