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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JUNE 29, 2016
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, June 29, 2016, at the hour of 9:00 a.m.
Ca 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 Mike Freeman, Chair
Commissioner Sean P. Conway, Pro-Tem
Commissioner Julie A. Cozad
Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer
Commissioner Steve Moreno
Also present:
Assistant County Attorney, Frank Haug
Clerk to the Board, Esther Gesick
Controller, Barbara Connolly
• MINUTES: Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of June 27, 2016, as printed. Commissioner Conway seconded the motion, and
it 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 Cozad seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
ER PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
Ea COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Cozad stated she attended her first
meeting with the Mead Urban Renewal Authority (URA) and reported they are looking at doing quarterly
meetings, unless things begin to get busier. They provided an overall orientation, appointed a new
member, Justin Balderston, from the Mt. View Fire Protection District, and looked at specific areas for
redevelopment opportunities. Secondly, she referenced an updated suicide report from North Range
Behavioral Health and Prevention Partners based on information from the Coroner's Office. Lastly, she
reported Prevention Partners is promoting a new school -based mentorship program which is starting this
coming school year and they are asking,askir.rig, for mentors to volunteer one hour per week working with
elementary and middle school youth. PA Commissioner Conway stated on Thursday he attended a
rededication ceremony of the Lynn Family Prayer Garden in Windsor, with several hundred in attendance.
On Friday, he and Commissioner Kirkmeyer were at STAC (Statewide Transportation Advisory
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Committee) where they discussed requirements for freight corridors and how to proceed in identifying a
plan that eliminates gaps in freight and railroad corridors. Commissioner Moreno stated he attended
an After Hours fundraiser last Wednesday for the Weld County Food Bank. He also participated in a tour
of a PDC oil and gas drilling rig site near Kersey, with approximately 20 other representatives in
attendance. He stated they had a good discussion regarding the potential impacts of the pending ballot
initatives. Commissioner Kirkmeyer reported she met with the County Road 29 Group (Eaton, Ault,
Severance, Nunn and Pierce) to discuss the future of the CR 29 Corridor and how to set up the County
for prime economic development and disaster recovery preparation, including an Access Management
Plan. She also met with representatives of the Union Pacific Railroad and CDOT to discuss the U.S.
Highway 85 Corridor for stability and functionality in conjunction with the railroad. = Chair Freeman
reported on the Upstate Board meeting where they unanimously voted to opposed Ballot Initiatives 75
and 78.
BIDS:
• 1) PRESENT BID #B1600107, QUANTUM 180 TAPE LIBRARY - DEPARTMENT OF
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Ryan Rose, Director of the Department of Information Technology,
presented the four (4) bids received and stated staff will make a recommendation on July 13, 2016.
NEW BUSINESS:
• 1) CONSIDER THREE (3) MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING FOR WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - VARIOUS
PARTNERS: Judy Griego, Director of Department of Human Services, reviewed the terms and
provisions of each of the non -financial MOUs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of
2014. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve said memorandums of understanding and authorize
the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cozad, and it carried unanimously.
• 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR TASK ORDER #4 FOR AIR QUALITY PROGRAM
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Dr. Mark Wallace, Director of Department of Public Health and
Environment, explained the terms of this amendment to perform air quality related functions for an amount
not to exceed $140,913.32. Commissioner Conway commented concerning the intent to track and
monitor the impacts from the known wildfires for future discussions with the EPA and the ability to provide
accurate data. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to
sign. Seconded by Commissioner Moreno, the motion carried unanimously.
ER 3) CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR MEDICAID INTAKE SPECIALIST
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - NORTH COLORADO HEALTH ALLIANCE: Ms. Griego stated this
MOU will provide one part-time Medicaid Intake Specialist and the employee salary will be provided by
the North Colorado Health Alliance. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said MOU and authorize
the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Cozad, carried unanimously.
• 4) CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PILOT
PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - YOUTH AND FAMILY CONNECTIONS: Michael
Rourke and Kirsta Britton, 19th Judicial District Attorney's Office, explained this is the third year for
ongoing collaboration with the YFC with minor updates. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve
said MOU and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Cozad seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
• 5) CONSIDER CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 FOR JUVENILE DIVERSION PROGRAM GRANT
(FY 15-16) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Britton reviewed the terms of the amendment for
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more funding to cover a certificate program she attended for training and they are just now receiving the
corresponding modification of budget. The motion to approve said amendment, which was made by
Commissioner Conway, and seconded by Commissioner Moreno, carried unanimously.
• 6) CONSIDER GRANT AGREEMENT FOR JUVENILE DIVERSION PROGRAM (FY 16-17) AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Britton stated this will cover certain Juvenile Diversion staff salaries
and mileage expenses. Commissioner Cozad moved to approve said grant agreement and authorize
the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Conway, and it carried unanimously.
• 7) CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR MARIJUANA TAX CASH FUNDS FOR JUVENILE
DIVERSION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Britton explained additional Marijuana
Tax revenue has been distributed to the Division of Criminal Justice and this application is requesting
$5,000.00 for Juvenile Division programming. In response to Commissioner Conway, Ms. Britton stated
the funds would be used for assessment, treatment, testing for substance usage, training for staff,
mileage, drug testing and bus passes for parents. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said
application and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Cozad, the motion carried
unanimously.
• 8) CONSIDER LEASE AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION OF COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - INTERVENTION, INC., DBA INTERVENTION
COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS SERVICES (ICCS): Doug Erler, Director of Justice Services, stated this
lease agreement extends the term and increases the lease rate by 1.2% to account for energy costs.
Commissioner Cozad moved to approve said lease agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The
motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, carried unanimously.
• 9) CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR PROVISION OF COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS SERVICES
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - INTERVENTION, INC., DBA INTERVENTION COMMUNITY
CORRECTIONS SERVICES (ICCS): Mr. Erler reviewed the terms of the agreement for delivery of
intervention services, and stated there is no cost or local match. Commissioner Moreno moved to
approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Cozad seconded the motion,
and it carried unanimously.
• 10) CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS INTENSIVE SUPERVISION
PROGRAM (ISP) SERVICES FOR CERTAIN INMATES AND PAROLEES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN - BI, INC.: Mr. Erler explained under this agreement BI, INC., will continue to deliver ISP services
for individuals under the care of the Department of Corrections, and Justice Services provides the
oversight and administration/support. He stated there is no cost or local match to the County. The motion
to approve said agreement, which was made by Commissioner Cozad, and seconded by Commissioner
Conway, carried unanimously.
• 11) CONSIDER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
- COLORADO GARDEN TRACTOR PULLERS ASSOCIATION: Janet Konkel, Fair Coordinator,
described the fair event to be provided by this vendor. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said
agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, and
it carried unanimously.
• 12) CONSIDER AGREEMENT CONCERNING PURCHASE OF PUBLIC ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY
AND PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO CR 49 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS - JOHN AND DEE SMITH: Tiffane Johnson, Department of
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Public Works, stated this is a follow-up to the Possession and Use Agreement which was previously
presented to the Board, and this is the first parcel that falls outside of the County right-of-way.
Commissioner Cozad moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
• 13) CONSIDER AGREEMENT CONCERNING GRANT OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENT FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO CR 49 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - ROSE
ROCK MIDSTREAM CRUDE, L.P.: Ms. Johnson explained staff negotiated a temporary construction
easement at no cost to the County. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, carried
unanimously. Commissioner Conway commended staff for all of their work on negotiating this
agreement.
la 14) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: Commissioner Cozad moved to
approve the appointment of Jonathan Key to the Board of Adjustment. Commissioner Conway seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously.
• 15) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO WELD COUNTY BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS:
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the appointment of Scott Petersen to said board.
Commissioner Cozad seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
la 16) CONSIDER REAPPOINTMENTS TO NORTHEAST COLORADO REGIONAL EMERGENCY
MEDICAL AND TRAUMA SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL: Commissioner Conway moved to
reappoint Dave Bressler and Mitch Wagy to said council. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
12 17) CONSIDER REAPPOINTMENT TO COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS BOARD: Commissioner
Conway moved to approve the reappointment of Ed Clark to the Community Corrections Board.
Commissioner Cozad seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
• 18) CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO CONVENE
AS A BOARD OF EQUALIZATION FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2016: Commissioner Cozad moved to
approve the Resolution to convene as the Board of Equalization on July 1, 2016, through August 5, 2016.
Seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the motion carried unanimously.
• 19) CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: EXPRESSION OF SUPPORT FOR RAISE THE BAR,
PROTECT OUR CONSTITUTION INITIATIVE: Commissioner Kirkmeyer stated this Resolution
expresses the Board's position on a very important issue. She stated various concerning amendments
have been made to the Colorado Constitution as a result of out-of-state interests, and this Initiative would
require the same higher standards to change the Constitution as a State statute. She explained it would
require 55% approval by all State districts; not just a simple majority. Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved
to approve the Resolution supporting the initiative. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion.
Commissioner Conway referenced an upcoming rally to discuss the importance of this effort to protect
Colorado citizens from outside interests that take advantage of the process. He asserted the process
should require a higher standard to ensure the elimination of unnecessary and possibly unsupported
changes to the State's constitution; it should require input from all of the districts and not just the large
metropolitan areas. Commissioner Cozad agreed with the previous comments and stated this Resolution
will send a strong message from the Weld County Commissioners. As former Chief Election Official,
Commissioner Moreno agreed it is important that the voices throughout the State of Colorado be heard.
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Commissioner Conway added this is a bi-partisan effort to benefit all Colorado citizens. Chair Freeman
agreed. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
20) CONSIDER APPEAL OF THE DECISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
CONCERNING AN APPLICATION FOR ACCESS PERMIT, AP16-00075 - WILLIAM AND SUSAN
LAKE: Janet Lundquist, Department of Public Works, gave a brief overview of the property layout and
indicated the location of the existing and proposed accesses. She stated CR 78 is a local road with less
than 100 trips per day. In response to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Ms. Lundquist explained there are four
existing accesses, as well as a fifth which exists but is not regularly used. In response to Commissioner
Cozad, Ms. Lundquist confirmed the access across the road is not situated on a County section line
right-of-way. la William Lake, appellant, explained there is a ditch between the existing structures and
the area where they would like to have their kids build a home to provide elder care in the future.
Responding to Commissioner Cozad, Ms. Lundquist stated the average daily traffic count is 78 vehicles,
and the proposed access does meet the spacing requirements. Mr. Lake explained the ditch is caused
by drainage from the road culvert and he submitted photographs, marked Exhibit A. Commissioner
Kirkmeyer moved to grant the appeal of William and Susan Lake and directed staff to issue Access
Permit, AP16-00075. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Conway. Commissioner Kirkmeyer
stated she ususally does not support more accesses; however, in this case there is limited traffic and the
request makes sense due to the site limitations; however, she did encourage the property owner to
attempt to consolidate some of the existing residential accesses in the future as traffic volumes increase.
Commissioner Conway concurred. There being no further discussion, the motion 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 9:50 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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