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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
AUGUST 2, 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 2, 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 - EXCUSED
Commissioner Mike Freeman
Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Stephanie Frederick
Controller, Barbara Connolly
MINUTES: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of July 31, 2017, as printed. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion, and
it carried unanimously.
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.
PRESENTATIONS:
le 1) RECOGNITION FOR 2017 TAXPAYER FRIENDLY COMMUNITY - AMERICAN CITY COUNTY
EXCHANGE: Commissioner Kirkmeyer presented the award from American City County Exchange
recognizing the County for operating debt -free and reducing the mill levy. She noted this is the first award
presented nationwide. Commissioner Freeman stated this award demonstrates the fiscal responsibility
of the County. Chair Cozad stated receiving the award shows how Weld County takes care of tax payers
and makes sure that the County is being financially responsible.
PUBLIC INPUT: Kerri Shakley, Weld County resident, presented the concerns of the irrigation
sprinkler overhanging the barrow pit and would like the Commissioners to grant permission to let him
operate the sprinkler to allow the overhang for the reminder of the season, which is about another six (6)
weeks. Chair Cozad stated the Board will discuss this matter and make a decision. Mr. Shakley also
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stated he has a safety issue with County Road 18 because of the hill and a guardrail at his main entrance,
making it difficult and unsafe to exit the property from his access.
• COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Freeman attended his first County
Road 74, to discuss access control. He stated the Towns of Windsor, Eaton, and Severance have taken
the lead on this project. Chair Cozad stated she attended the City of Evans Board meeting and the Town
of Milliken's Neighborhood Night Out, and noted it was nice to have representatives from Weld County.
She stated it was brought to her attention there are concerns about the Commissioners supporting House
Bill 17-1242, which is the transportation bill. She noted there was a letter sent on February 17, 2017,
stating the Board of Commissioners strongly oppose any tax increase, but they support improving
transportation.
NEW BUSINESS:
• 1) CONSIDER ATTESTATION STATEMENT OF ADEQUATE BUDGET FUNDING FOR
COLORADO WORKS PROGRAM AND COLORADO CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN SERVICES TO SIGN: Lennie Bottorff, Department of Human
Services, presented an attestation statement required by the Colorado Department of Human Services
to ensure adequate budget funding for the Colorado Works Program and Child Care Budget.
Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said attestation statement and authorize the Director of the
Department of Human Services to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Moreno,
carried unanimously. Commissioner Kirkmeyer shared her frustration at having to supply this to the
Colorado Department of Human Services.
2) CONSIDER VETERAN SERVICE OFFICER'S MONTHLY REPORT AND CERTIFICATION OF
PAY FOR JUNE, 2017, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Deon Harris, Veteran's Office, presented
the report for the month of June, 2017. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said report and
certification of pay for June, 2017, and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. Chair Cozad stated Mr. Harris will send a letter on behalf of
the County Commissioners explaining their desire to have a Veterans Clinc located in Greeley.
le 3) CONSIDER AMENDMENT #1 TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR NORTH
INTERSTATE 25 FROM STATE HIGHWAY 402 TO STATE HIGHWAY 14 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN: Elizabeth Relford, Department of Public Works, reviewed the terms of the existing
Intergovernmental Agreement with CDOT. The IGA amendment will include Weld County additional
$1,000,000.00, the year 2020. In response to Commissioner Moreno, Ms. Relford stated the north 1-25
coalition has been an on -going project since early 2013, and the local agencies are responsible for
spearheading this project. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said amendment and authorize
Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, and it carried unanimously.
• 4) CONSIDER REQUEST TO WAIVE BID PROCEDURE CONCERNING SMALL TRACT OIL AND
GAS LEASE, ACCEPT OFFER TO LEASE MINERAL ACRE, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN —
AZTEC EXPLORATION, LLC: Karla Ford, Deputy Clerk to the Board, reviewed the acreage and the
bonus amount of $444.60. Commissioner Freeman moved to waive said bid procedure, accept offer to
lease, and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, and it
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the
Consent Agenda. No Ordinances were approved.
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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 9:21 a.m.
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WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Sean P. Conway
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