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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
DECEMBER 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, December 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 — arrived at 9:32 a.m.
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Stephanie Frederick
Controller, Barbara Connolly
MINUTES: Commissioner Conway moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of December 11, 2017, as printed. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion,
and it carried unanimously.
READ ORDINANCE BY AUDIO: Commissioner Conway moved to read Code Ordinances #253-B
and #254 by audio. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, which 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:
a = 1) RECOGNITION OF SERVICE, CORONER'S OFFICE — MARK WARD: Chair Cozad read the
certificate for the record, recognizing Mr. Ward for his accomplishments with the Weld County Coroner's
Office. Carl Blesch, Coroner's Office, expressed his gratitude and thanks to Sherri Ward, Mr. Ward's wife,
for her sacrifices and support of Mr. Ward while he served in the capacity as Coroner. Mr. Ward
expressed his thanks for the support from the County Commissioners and the opportunities provided.
Each one of the Commissioners thanked Mr. Ward for serving the residents of Weld County. (Clerk's
Note: The meeting was paused for a photo opportunity.)
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• 2) 2017 INDIVIDUAL WELLNESS AND VOLUNTEER AWARD — DON POTTER: Chair Cozad read
the certificate for the record. Michael Rourke, District Attorney, acknowledged Mr. Potter's involvement
in Chairing the Commissioners' Cup 5k Race Committee and for encouraging healthy habits within Weld
County. Kelly Leffler, Department of Human Resources, expressed her gratitude for a job well done. The
Board congratulated Mr. Potter for his hard work, dedication and for his accomplishments to emphasize
a healthy workplace environment. (Clerk's Note: The Board paused the meeting for a photo opportunity.)
3) 2017 INDIVIDUAL SAFETY AWARD - BUTCH GILLINGHAM AND TERRI MOHRLANG:
Chair Cozad read the certificate for the record. The Board presented the certificate to Mr. Gillingham and
Ms. Morhlang thanking them for their actions to help save the life of a contractor who needed urgent
medical assistance. Toby Taylor, Director of the Department of Buildings and Grounds, stated he
appreciated both of their outstanding efforts that day. Each one of the Commissioners thanked them for
their heroic actions. (Clerk's Note: The Board paused the meeting for a photo opportunity.)
• 4) 2017 EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS - 10, 20, AND 30 -YEAR EMPLOYEES: Chair Cozad
read the presentations into the record, and the various Elected Officials and Department Heads
presented the service awards and pins to employees. The Board thanked each employee for their years
of dedication to the citizens of Weld County.
(Clerk's Note: Commissioner Kirkmeyer arrived at 9:32 a.m. during the pinning ceremony.)
e (The Board paused for a brief recess at 10:33 a.m. and reconvened at 10:40 a.m.)
kvi PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
BIDS:
1) PRESENT BID #B1700152, TRIPLE STACK BUNK BEDS - SHERIFF'S OFFICE/JAIL: Rob Turf,
Department of Purchasing, presented the two (2) bids received and stated staff will bring back a
recommendation on December 27, 2017.
NEW BUSINESS:
• 1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #1524 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR FOSTER AND
ADOPTIVE FAMILY REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - PROJECT 1.27: Judy
Griego, Director of the Department of Human Services, presented the memorandum of agreement to
establish the requirements for the precertification process for foster and/or adoptive families.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said memorandum of agreement and authorize the Chair to
sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman and it carried unanimously.
El 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #1547 CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR AGING AND
DISABILITY RESOURCE OF COLORADO (ADRC) TRANSITION -RELATED REFERRALS AND
OPTIONS COUNSELING AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Griego reviewed the terms for the
amendment to the ADRC Program being amended by the Stae to provide Options Counseling to nursing
home residents who wish to relocate to a community setting. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve
said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Moreno, the motion carried
unanimously.
3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #1580 COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM AGREEMENT AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS - MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC:
Mike Wallace, Director of the Department of Public Safety Communications, presented the terms of the
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agreement. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moreno and it carried unanimously.
4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #1581 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT REGARDING
PURCHASE OF A REDUNDANT DYNAMIC SYSTEM RESILIENCE (DSR) SWITCH AND FOUR
SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPGRADES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS - ADAMS COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER, INC: Mr. Wallace reviewed the
details of the intergovernmental agreement with Adams County Communications Center, Inc., which is
for their proportionate share of the cost of the previously mentioned contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said intergovernmental agreement and authorize the Chair to
sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Conway and it carried unanimously.
5) CONSIDER STATE NOXIOUS WEED FUND GRANT APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN: Tina Booton, Department of Public Works, presented the terms of the application which will
provide funds of $45,410.00 to address noxious weeds, $41,410.00 to hire seasonal staff and $4,000.00
to work with landowners in addressing noxious weeds. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said
application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion carried
unanimously.
6) CONSIDER LETTER AGREEMENT FOR PROPOSED CHANGE APPLICATION
CONCERNING 3.75 RURAL DITCH SHARES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN — RURAL DITCH
COMPANY: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, presented the agreement between the Central Colorado
Water Conservancy District and Rural Ditch Company to ensure the Rural Ditch Company's operations
are not adversely affected by the changed use of water. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said
letter of agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner
Freeman, carried unanimously.
7) CONSIDER AMENDMENT #4 TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN — RICK DILL: Don Warden, Director of Finance and Administration,
reviewed the fourth amendment to the Agreement with Rick Dill, who serves as the County's Criminal
Justice Coordinator. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair
to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Conway and it carried unanimously.
8) CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR ADULT TREATMENT COURT AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Warden presented the memorandum of understanding which will
provide funding for the Adult Treatment Court, which is instrumental in reducing the jail population.
Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said memorandum of understanding and authorize the Chair
to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Conway
stated this has been a successful program which began in 2008, and it has had huge benefits to the
County. He then commended Judge Kerns and other individuals for creating this rewarding and
successful program.
El 9) CONSIDER 2018 AMOUNT TO BE PAID FOR THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF GREELEY AND WELD COUNTY FOR ISLAND GROVE PARK
MANAGEMENT SERVICES: Mr. Warden reported the maximum amount to be paid for Island Grove Park
Management Services is $417,616.00, pursuant to an Intergovernmental Agreement which was entered
on October 24, 1984, with the City of Greeley. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said
Resolution. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, carried unanimously.
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IR 10) CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN WELD COUNTY, COLORADO,
AND AUDIO INFORMATION NETWORK OF COLORADO, AS A RECIPIENT OF WELD COUNTY
GENERAL FUND MONIES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Warden stated this agreement
would provide the agency with $5,737.00 to produce radio broadcasts for the visually impaired.
Commissioner Conway moved to approve said memorandum of agreement and authorize the Chair to
sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moreno and it carried unanimously.
IM 11) CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN WELD COUNTY, COLORADO,
AND ENVISION AS A RECIPIENT OF WELD COUNTY GENERAL FUND MONIES AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Warden stated this agreement will provide $38,225.00 to Envision for improving
developmental disability services to Weld County citizens. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said
memorandum of agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the
motion carried unanimously.
12) CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN WELD COUNTY, COLORADO,
AND NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AS A RECIPIENT OF WELD COUNTY GENERAL FUND
MONIES (SUICIDE EDUCATION AND PREVENTION SERVICES) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN:
Mr. Warden stated this agreement will provide the agency with $20,000.00 for the purpose of providing
suicide education and prevention services. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said
memorandum of agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Kirkmeyer, carried unanimously.
IE 13) CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN WELD COUNTY, COLORADO,
AND NORTH RANGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AS A RECIPIENT OF WELD COUNTY GENERAL FUND
MONIES (MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Warden stated this
agreement will provide the agency with $108,225.00 for mental health services. Commissioner Moreno
moved to approve said memorandum of agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer and it carried unanimously.
14) CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN WELD COUNTY, COLORADO,
AND EAST COLORADO SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBDC) AS A RECIPIENT OF
WELD COUNTY GENERAL FUND MONIES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Warden stated
$65,000.00 will be utilized for various small business programs and services residents throughout the
County. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said memorandum of understanding and authorize
the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Moreno, carried unanimously.
15) CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN WELD COUNTY, COLORADO,
AND PROMISES FOR CHILDREN AS A RECIPIENT OF WELD COUNTY GENERAL FUND MONIES
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Warden stated $5,000.00 will be awarded to Promises for
Children to provide services to Weld County citizens. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said
memorandum of agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Freeman and it carried unanimously.
16) CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN WELD COUNTY, COLORADO,
AND WELD COUNTY SENIOR CITIZEN COORDINATORS AS A RECIPIENT OF WELD COUNTY
GENERAL FUND MONIES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Warden stated $28,500.00 will be
awarded to Weld County Senior Citizens Coordinators ($1,500.00 per Senior Ccenter) to be used for
operational expenses. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said memorandum of understanding
and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Freeman, the motion carried unanimously.
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17) CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN WELD COUNTY, COLORADO,
AND UNITED WAY OF WELD COUNTY AS A RECIPIENT OF WELD COUNTY GENERAL FUND
MONIES (211 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN:
Mr. Warden stated $25,000.00 will be paid to United Way of Weld County for the 211 Information and
Referral Program. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said memorandum of agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Moreno, carried
unanimously.
18) CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN WELD COUNTY, COLORADO,
AND UNITED WAY - WELD'S WAY HOME AS A RECIPIENT OF WELD COUNTY GENERAL FUND
MONIES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Warden stated $5,000.00 will be utilized for housing
Coordinator services, with the condition that it is a one-time contribution unless there is participation from
the City of Greeley and other municipalities. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said
memorandum of agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Moreno and it carried unanimously.
E 19) CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN WELD COUNTY, COLORADO,
AND UPSTATE COLORADO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AS A RECIPIENT OF WELD COUNTY
GENERAL FUND MONIES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Warden stated $100,000.00 will be
utilized by Upstate Colorado to improve economic development. Commissioner Moreno moved to
approve said memorandum of agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was
seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, carried unanimously.
20) EMERGENCY ORDINANCE #253-B, IN THE MATTER OF A SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION FOR THE YEAR 2017: Mr. Warden read the title for the record. He explained Code
Ordinance #253-B, Exhibit list has been modified as requested from the County Council audit. He
explained it shows allocation's for small equipment, salary, benefits and projects. No public input was
offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve emergency ordinance #253-
B. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman and it carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the
Consent Agenda. Code Ordinances #253-B was approved on an Emergency basis.
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 11:02 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COU TY, COLODO
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Weld County Clerk to the Board
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Steve Moreno, Pro-Tem
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