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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
NOVEMBER 2, 2015
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 2, 2015, 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 Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair
Commissioner Mike Freeman, Pro-Tem
Commissioner Sean P. Conway
Commissioner Julie A. Cozad - EXCUSED
Commissioner Steve Moreno
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Stephanie Frederick
Accounting, Chris D'Ovidio
10 MINUTES: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of October 28, 2015, as printed. Commissioner Conway seconded the motion,
and it 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.
PROCLAMATIONS:
FJ 1) WELD COUNTY ADOPTION DAY- NOVEMBER 20, 2015, AND NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY
- NOVEMBER 21, 2015: Chair Kirkmeyer read the proclamation for the record and introduced the group
with the proclamation. Heather Walker, Department of Human Services, expressed her appreciation for
her team and announced they will be teaming with the courts to host a celebration. She presented her
team to the Board. Commissioner Moreno congratulated them for helping place children with families.
Commissioner Freeman thanked the staff for giving kids the support they need. Commissioner Conway
explained what they do to assist kids and families is extremely important. Chair Kirkmeyer thanked
them for their dedication to Weld County's citizens. (Clerk's note: The meeting was paused for a photo
opportunity.)
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PRESENTATIONS:
El 1) RECOGNITION OF SERVICES, SHERIFF'S OFFICE-TERIE RINNE: Chair Kirkmeyer read the
presentation for the record. Ms. Rinne was not present.
---' PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
NEW BUSINESS:
• 1) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 43 BETWEEN CR 80 AND STATE HIGHWAY 14:
Janet Lundquist, Department of Public Works, presented the details of the closure effective
November 16, 2015, through November 20, 2015, and stated it is for a culvert replacement. She
explained water will be used for dust abatement along with message boards. Commissioner Conway
moved to approve said temporary closure. Seconded by Commissioner Moreno, the motion carried
unanimously.
El 2) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 14 BETWEEN CRS 87 AND 89: Ms. Lundquist
reported the details of the closure that will be effective November 9, 2015, through November 13, 2015,
and explained it is for a culvert replacement. Staff will use water for dust abatement on the gravel detour
routes and there will be standard road signs and barricades in use. Commissioner Freeman moved to
approve said temporary closure. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Conway, and it carried
unanimously.
3) CONSIDER EXTENSION OF CLOSURE OF CR 33 BETWEEN CR 42 AND U.S. HIGHWAY 85:
Ms. Lundquist explained the reason of the extension is due to rain and a buried electric line that was
discovered after the work had started. She stated staff is hoping to have it open by November 9, 2015.
Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said extension of closure. Seconded by Commissioner
Moreno, the motion carried unanimously.
• 4) CONSIDER LOBBYING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - COLORADO
LEGISLATIVE SERVICES, LLC: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, presented the standard agreement from
Colorado Legislative Services, LLC, and pointed out that the contract has a slight increase from last year.
Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Freeman, 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 9:16 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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