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Home My WebLink About20172632RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO JULY 31, 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, July 31, 2017, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. (Clerk's Note: Due to clerical error, there is no audio associated with this meeting.) 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: Assistant County Attorney, Frank Haug Clerk to the Board, Esther Gesick Controller, Barbara Connolly MINUTES: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of July 26, 2017, as printed. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. READ ORDINANCE BY AUDIO: Commissioner Freeman moved to read Code Ordinance #2017-07 by audio. Commissioner Kirkmeyer 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. PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given. BIDS: 1) PRESENT BID #61600122, NUNN GRADER SHED (WATER WELL) - DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: Barbara Connolly, Controller, presented the sole vendor received and stated staff will review the proposal and make a recommendation to the Board on August 14, 2017. s/17/aot-1 Minutes, July 31, 2017 Page 1 2017-2632 BC0016 NEW BUSINESS: 1) CONSIDER TRANSFER REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL: Judy Griego, Director of the Department of Human Services, explained the County has discrection over how it chooses to utilize transfers from the TANF program into other funds. In response to Commissioner Moreno, she explained the actual transfer amount will be determined after September 30th, once the State completes its closeout process. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said transfer request and authorize electronic submittal. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. 2) CONSIDER ELEVEN (11) AGREEMENTS FOR PURCHASES OF IN -HOME SERVICES WITH VARIOUS PROVIDERS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Griego reviewed the terms of the eleven (11) agreements for the provision of in -home care and homemaking services for senior residents. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said agreements and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, carried unanimously. 3) CONSIDER SFY2016-2017 COLLABORATIVE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT AND AUTHORIZE ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL: Ms. Griego stated this report is being submitted on behalf of Youth and Family Connections for the Collaborative Management Program. The motion to approve said report and authorize electronic submittal, which was made by Commissioner Freeman and seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, carried unanimously. 4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #1097 AGREEMENT AMENDMENT FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN SERVICES TO SIGN - COLORADO YOUTH CORPS ASSOCIATION: Ms. Griego stated this amendment will lengthen the term of the contract from five years out to six years, with all other terms and provisions remaining unchanged. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Director of Human Services to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Freeman, the motion carried unanimously. 5) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #1221 AGREEMENT FOR CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - COLORADO HEALTH SERVICES: Ms. Griego stated under this agreement the contractor will provide monitored sobriety services, and she also reviewed the term and billing provisions. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, carried unanimously. (Clerk's Note: As a side note, Chair Cozad extended her thanks and appreciation to Ms. Griego and her staff for their work with the AmeriCorps kids at the Weld County Fair.) 6) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #1271 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR DIAGNOSTICS IMAGING/RADIOLOGY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - RADIOLOGY IMAGING ASSOCIATION (RIA): Dr. Mark Wallace, Director of the Department of Public Health and Environment, reviewed the terms and provisions for diagnostic imaging and radiology for three programs: Tuberculosis Control, Women's Wellness Connection, and Weld Prenatal -Sunrise. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Freeman, the motion carried unanimously. 7) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #1218 TASK ORDER CONTRACT AMENDMENT #3 FOR TUBERCULOSIS PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Dr. Wallace stated this amendment addresses various clerical revisions to the Fiscal Year 2017/2018 contract to clarify and align the cumulative five-year funding budget total and make the language more precise. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, carried unanimously. Minutes, July 31, 2017 Page 2 2017-2632 BC0016 8) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #1270 TASK ORDER CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR THE CONTROL AND PREVENTION OF HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS (CLIP INITIATIVE) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Dr. Wallace stated skilled nursing facilities have been expanded to provide long-term nursing care and short-term rehabilitation for control and prevention of healthcare - associated infections. He noted there are several facilities which are rated below average, with deficiencies in infection prevention and control capacity. Under this amendment, the effort will be enhanced to train and certify staff to improve in this area. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously. 9) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #1279 TASK ORDER CONTRACT FOR CHILD CARE AND SCHOOL INSPECTION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Dr. Wallace stated under this Task Order the Department will conduct regulatory inspections at schools and child care centers to ensure compliance, initiate interventions, and take enforcement actions when necessary. He explained, in an effort to prevent the State from determining how and where the Per Capita funding should be spent, there is no funding associated with this task order. Chair Cozad thanked Dr. Wallace and stated she appreciates that it affords the County more flexibility. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said task order and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Moreno, the motion carried unanimously. 10) CONSIDER GRANT AGREEMENT FOR JUVENILE DIVERSION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Michael Rourke, District Attorney, requested approval of the Agreement for grant funding of the Juvenile Division Program, in the amount of $95,359.00. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moreno, and it carried unanimously. 11) CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - YOUTH AND FAMILY CONNECTIONS: Mr. Rourke stated this MOU supports collaboration between the District Attorney's Office and Youth and Family Connections to provide restorative justice services using pass -through grant funding. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said MOU and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Freeman, the motion carried unanimously. 12) CONSIDER INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT FOR RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAM FUNDING AND AUTHORIZE DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO SIGN: Mr. Rourke explained certain provisions within the agreement were adjusted to clarify that the State has authority to conduct a review of the financial performance; however, they do not have oversight of how the Restorative Justice Program is conducted. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said agreement and authorize the District Attorney to sign. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. 13) CONSIDER ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATION FOR CR 67 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (TIER I -AUGUST CYCLE) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Elizabeth Relford, Department of Public Works, stated this application, in the amount of $200,000.00, is for the purchase of materials and construction of improvements for two miles of County Road (CR) 67, between CR 68 and State Highway 392. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Moreno, carried unanimously. Minutes, July 31, 2017 Page 3 2017-2632 BC0016 14) CONSIDER ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATION FOR CR 87 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (TIER II - AUGUST CYCLE) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Relford stated this application is for $1 million to improve CR 87 to a paved roadway for two miles from U.S. Highway 34 to CR 46.5. She stated the design work will be conducted in-house, and the construction work will be contracted to commence in late spring/early summer of 2018. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Freeman, the motion carried unanimously. 15) SECOND READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2017-05, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION AND CHAPTER 5 REVENUE AND FINANCE (TRAVEL POLICIES), OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE: Commissioner Freeman moved to read by title only. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. Ms. Connolly stated pursuant to direction given at a work session, Section 5-5-190.B was amended to state that in the event of a catastrophic event where receipts are not available, the Board of Commissioners may approve reimbursement for expenses. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve Code Ordinance #2017-05 on second reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, who also thanked Sheriff Steve Reams for his thoughtful input concerning this matter. Commissioner Moreno was in agreement. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously. 16) FIRST READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2017-07, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 3 HUMAN RESOURCES (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS), OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE: Patti Russell, Director of Human Resources, stated the proposed revisions reflect changes based on new laws and how business is conducted, as well as changes to pay status and steps for law enforcement positions and first responders. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve Code Ordinance #2017-07 on first reading. Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the Consent Agenda. Code Ordinance #2017-05 was approved on Second Reading, and Code Ordinance #2017-07 was approved on First Reading. Let the minutes reflect that the above and foregoing actions were attested to and respectfully submitted by the Clerk to the Board. Minutes, July 31, 2017 Page 4 2017-2632 BC0016 There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:25 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: ditilLetiW XL el Weld County Clerk to the Board BY: y Clerk to the Board J uTe Cozad, Chair .6.1,—e 192to—Ls2,,,e,- Steve Moreno, Pro -Tern EXCUSED Sean P. Conway arbara Kirkmeyer Minutes, July 31, 2017 Page 5 2017-2632 BC0016 Hello