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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JANUARY 16, 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 16, 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
• Chair Cozad stated she would like to recognize Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and read her favorite
quote from Martin Luther King, Jr. She encouraged all staff to take a moment and do something in
remembrance of this day.
MINUTES: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of January 11, 2017, as printed. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion,
and it carried unanimously.
• CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on January 11, 2017, as follows: 1) USR16-0029 - Reynaldo Bonilla, 2)
USR16-0034 - Brannan Sand and Gravel Company, LLC, and 3) USR16-0036 - Denise Tolmich and
Juan Ramirez. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
• AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
• CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the Consent Agenda as printed.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
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PRESENTATIONS:
• 1) RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES — JEWEL VAUGHN:
Chair Cozad read the certificate recognizing Ms. Vaughn for her many years of dedicated service to Weld
County. Patti Russell, Director of Human Resources, congratulated her on her retirement and the next
chapter of her life and presented Ms. Vaughn with a plaque and pin. Ms. Vaughn thanked her family and
friends for the support in her career with Weld County. She started with the County in 1987 and moved
to Human Resources in 1994. Each one of the Commissioners thanked Ms. Vaughn and recognized her
for her outstanding service to the employees of Weld County. (Clerk's Note: the meeting was paused for
a photo opportunity.)
• PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
BIDS:
1) PRESENT BID #B1700026, TANDEM AXLE TRUCKS (QTY. 5) - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS: Trevor Jiricek, Director of General Services, presented the four (4) bids received and stated
staff will bring back a recommendation on January 30, 2017.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER PETITION FOR ABATEMENT OR REFUND OF TAXES - THOMAS PETROLEUM,
LLC: Chris Woodruff, Weld County Assessor, reviewed the request for abatement for the year 2015, for
Thomas Petroleum, LLC. He explained a staff member from the Assessor's Office did not verify that the
building hadn't been completed on this parcel. Mr. Woodruff stated and the refund amount is $16,078.10;
and he recommends approval. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said petition for abatement or
refund of taxes. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
• 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #905 GRANT CLOSEOUT FOR VARIOUS WORKFORCE
INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN:
Judy Griego, Director of Human Services, explained this is a closeout report for the Colorado Department
of Labor and Employment. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said grant closeout and authorize
the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Freeman, the motion carried unanimously.
• 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #952 CARE COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATION
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN SERVICES TO SIGN — NORTH RANGE
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Ms. Griego presented the agreement between North Range Behavioral Health
and the County. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Director
of Human Services to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, carried
unanimously.
• 4) CONSIDER NOXIOUS WEED FUND COST SHARE APPLICATION FOR DALMATIAN
TOADFLAX AND ABSINTH WORMWOOD ERADICATION IN NORTHERN WELD COUNTY AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Tina Booton, Department of Public Works, presented the terms of the
application. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said application and authorize Chair to sign.
The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Moreno, carried unanimously.
5) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #1022 ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE TIER 1
GRANT AGREEMENT FOR NUNN SATELLITE PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN: Jay McDonald, Director of Department of Public Works, reviewed the terms of the agreement
which will allow staff to build a new facility in Nunn, to house road graders, salt, and sand. Commissioner
Kirkmeyer clarified that the Department of Public Works is not moving their offices, but it will just be a
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building to house road graders. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moreno, and it carried
unanimously.
ei 6) CONSIDER ESTABLISHING THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO BE SERVED, DESIGNATING A
COMMISSIONER TO MAKE ON -SITE INSPECTION AND SETTING THE HEARING DATE
CONCERNING THE APPLICATION OF RIVER GARDEN WINERY, LLC, DBA RIVER GARDEN
WINERY, FOR A VINTNER'S RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE: Frank Haug, Assistant County
Attorney, stated this is part of the process to approve a liquor license for a winery in Fort Lupton. Mr.
Haug explained they need to appoint a Commissioner to do an on -site inspection and bring a report back
on February 1, 2017. Commissioner Moreno moved to assign Commissioner Kirkmeyer to do the on -site
inspection, establish the neighborhood and set a hearing date of February 1, 2017. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously.
7) CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR ADULT TREATMENT COURT AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Barb Connolly, Controller, stated this is a memorandum of understanding
between the 19th Judicial District Combines Courts and the State Judicial Department. Commissioner
Freeman moved to approve said memorandum of understanding and authorize Chair to sign. The motion,
which was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, carried unanimously. Commissioner Kirkmeyer
explained the Commissioners support the Adult Treatment Program to rehabilitate citizens and stated
this is an excellent return on investment.
8) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN — ROBERT MILLER: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said appointment and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Moreno, the motion carried unanimously.
9) CONSIDER FOUR (4) APPOINTMENTS OF CHIEF DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - ANTHEA CARRASCO, STEVEN WRENN, ANTHONY PEREA, AND
BENJAMIN WHITNEY: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said appointments and authorize the
Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously.
10) CONSIDER TWENTY-ONE (21) APPOINTMENTS OF DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CHRISTOPHER JEWKES, BRYNNE GANT, ARYNN CLARK, TATE
COSTIN, HAVILAH BRUNO LILLY, STEPHEN HOLMES, RYAN CHUN, ETHAN DOAK, ANDREW
BROWN, KATIE BEALS, PATRICK ROCHE II, JERRICA PHILLIPS, JESSICA MORALES, TAMARA
LOVE, MANUEL PELLICER, MICHAEL PIRRAGLIA II, SARAH MCCUTCHEON, KATHRYN WILSON,
LILLIE PARKER, TRAVIS WINTER, AND CHRIS PONCE: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve
said twenty-one (21) appointments of Deputy District Attorneys and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded
by Commissioner Moreno, the motion 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 9:33 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Weld County Clerk to the Board
BY:
Deputy Clerk to the Board
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Julie Cozad, Chair
Steve Moreno, Pro-Tem
EXCUSED
Sean P. Conway
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arbara Kirkmeyer
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