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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
NOVEMBER 13, 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, November 13, 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
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Amanda Petzold
Controller, Barbara Connolly
Ei MINUTES: Commissioner Conway moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of November 8, 2017, as printed. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion,
and it carried unanimously.
• CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the Certification of
Hearings conducted on November 8, 2017, as follows: 1) USR17-0043 — Cactus Hill Ranch Co., c/o
Simon Contractors, Inc., 2) USR17-0036 — Dusty and Karrie Thomas, 3) USR17-0038 — Michael and
Mary Woodruff, dba Sheaf and Kettle Brewing Company, LLC, and 4) 1MJUSR17-16-0029 — Reynaldo
Bonilla. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, which 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 Moreno seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS:
• 1) WELD COUNTY ADOPTION DAY - NOVEMBER 17, 2017: Chair Cozad read the proclamation
into the record. Jamie Ulrich, Department of Human Services, communicated the importance of this
Proclamation for Adoption Day and the significance of connecting youth with their forever families. She
highlighted the large number of youth between the ages of nine (9) and sixteen (16) needing families,
and advised age ten (10) is considered old for adoption. She then outlined the details for the Adoption
Day event. Gabrielle Arreola, Department of Human Services, stated there are five (5) adoptions this
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week, which are kinship adoptions. She further stated there have been thirty-one (31) total adoptions this
year, compared to last year's thirteen (13) adoptions, and as of October 18, 2017, the county has 186
chldren in need of adoption, which highlights the need for adoptions and foster care. Ms. Arreola brought
to light the importance of both adoption, post adoption, and fostering. Jackie Underwood thanked the
Commissioners for their support, and acknowledged her child welfare team. Commissioner Kirkmeyer
praised the adoption team and expressed how proud and honored she is to be their County
Commissioner Coordinator. Commissioner Moreno expressed his pride in representing Weld County,
knowing the efforts made by the Department of Human Services to ensure a proper and safe placement
for growth and success in the adopted youth's future makes such a positive difference. Commissioner
Conway thanked the team for all their efforts which increased the adoption success by about three (3)
times from last year. Commissioner Freeman agreed with his fellow Commissioners and reflected back
on his good friend who was adopted as a child, recognizing the importance of their work. Chair Cozad
praised the team and highlighted Ms. Ulrich's efforts in stepping -up and finding forever homes. (Clerks
Note: Hearing paused for a photo opportunity.)
• PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
BIDS:
• 1) APPROVE BID #B1700105, INMATE TELEPHONE SERVICES - SHERIFF'S OFFICE (CONT'D
FROM 11/1/17; TO BE CONT'D TO 11/20/17): Rob Turf, Purchasing Department, stated the bid opened
on October 6, 2017, and was presented on October 11, 2017. He requested a continuation to November
20, 2017, to allow for a work session scheduled for November 15, 2017. Commissioner Conway moved
to continue said matter to November 20, 2017. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
1) CONSIDER GRANT APPLICATION FOR JUVENILE DIVERSION PROGRAM AND
AUTHORIZE ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL: Michael Rourke, District Attorney's Office, stated this is a
continuation application of the Division of Criminal Justice Grant which funds the Juvenile Diversion
Program for a second year of a three-year grant cycle. He advised the requested funds reflect a slight
increase to cover living and/or step increases for salaries, supply costs, and travel expenses during the
2018/2018 year. Additionally, the funds are to cover an increase from 55-60% for the salary of Krista
Britton, Director of Juvenile Diverson , caused by her increased workload devoted to the new legislative
project on sexting. Mr. Rourke advised there is a 25% cash match, in the amount of $35,672.00, which
is approximately a $4,000.00 increase from last year. Commissioner Conway questioned whether the
program is meeting the expectations sought by the initiation of the program. Mr. Rourke expressed the
high success rate of his team, and explained his concerns related to the sexting legislation. Commissioner
Conway thanked him for being proactive on this matter. The motion to approve the electronic grant
submittal, which was made by Commissioner Conway, and seconded by Commissioner Freeman, carried
unanimously.
E 2) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN - TRENTON GHORAM: Mr. Rourke presented Trenton Ghoram as a fantastic young man, who
demonstrated his eagerness to be with Weld County in his three-week relocation to Colorado from
Oklahoma. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said appointment and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
• 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #1539 AGREEMENT CONCERNING PURCHASE OF PUBLIC
ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY AND PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR CR 49 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS - ANADARKO E&P
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ONSHORE, LLC: Cameron Parrott, Department of Public Works, stated the agreement is related to for
the County Road (CR) 49 Corridor Improvement Project. He stated it is for the acquistion of .31 acres,
near the intersection of CR 49 and CR 18.5. Mr. Parrott advised the purchase is being made by Interstate
Highway Constructors, the County's contractor. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said contract
and authorize Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Moreno carried
unanimously.
4) CONSIDER DECLARING CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY, APPROVE
SALE OF SAME AT AUCTION WITH ROLLER AND ASSOCIATES, AND DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO
CONTROLLER TO SIGN ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS: Barbara Connolly, Controller, stated there
are four (4) pieces of equipment ready for auction. Commissioner Freeman moved to declare said
equipment as surplus for sale at auction and authorize the Controller to sign any necessary documents.
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.
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 9:25 a.m.
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WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Weld County Clerk to the Board
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Ju ie A. ozad, Chair
Sean P. Conway
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Barbara Kirkmeyer
Steve Moreno, Pro-Tem
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