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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
APRIL 8, 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, April 8, 2015, at the hour of 9:00 a.m.
El 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 - EXCUSED
Commissioner Mike Freeman, Pro-Tem
Commissioner Sean P. Conway - EXCUSED
Commissioner Julie A. Cozad
Commissioner Steve Moreno
Also present:
County Attorney, Robert T. Frick
Acting Clerk to the Board, Tisa Juanciorena
Controller, Barbara Connolly
12 MINUTES: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of April 6, 2015, as printed. Commissioner Cozad seconded the motion, and it
carried unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
0 CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Cozad stated the Faith Partnership Council meeting
scheduled for April 9, 2015, at 7:30 a.m. has been moved to 10:00 a.m. Commissioner Cozad moved to
approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
El PUBLIC INPUT: Brian Seifried, Greeley resident and owner of the Wing shack, stated he came
to address the Letter Grade System that was changed recently and to express his disappointment with
the change and the affects this system has on the restaurant industry. He stated the restaurant industry
gives the community character, generously participates in charity, employs thousands who may never
have had a job before or who are experiencing tough times finding other jobs. Mr. Seifried conveyed his
thoughts regarding the restaurant inspections being used as a communication tool to notify the public
regarding risks and cleanliness as defiling what the inspections are supposed to be which is a method
of accountability and educating the restaurant owners awareness of needed corrections. He expressed
the notifications to the public cause confusion to the customers and harm restaurant revenue.
Mr. Seifried asked the Board to consider removing this system, drop the letter grades and keep the
objectives in place. Commissioner Freeman thanked Mr. Seifried for coming and said there is still room
for discussion and change.
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Peter Zeitler, Taste of Philly, echoed what Mr. Seifried said and expressed his frustration with his
restaurant's current grade of "C" and "Fair", and stated based his actual grade should be a 92% and
this is confusing to the public and he is very disappointed and frustrated. Commissioner Moreno,
expressed his appreciation for Mr. Zeitler coming to the meeting and stated there is room for discussion
and that no one is looking to harm the restaurants; further, Commissioner Moreno conveyed he
frequents both of their establishments. Commissioner Cozad concurred.
E COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Cozad reported attending the
Energy Proud Luncheon at Riverside Library and there were very good speakers at the event and
Commissioner Conway moderated the meeting excellently, with the main topic of discussion being the
new Ozone regulations and the impact to the County. She also reported attending a dinner with the City
of Thornton City Council and recounted a great discussion; her Coffee with Cozad highlighted the
CR 49 Project; and she attended the Veterans Stand Down Day targeting homeless vets and described
it was not well attended. Commissioner Cozad further reported attending the Buck Town Hall, had a
Coordinator meeting with Judy Griego and Linda Perez regarding workforce ideas and board members,
and later went to the Division 7 Court proceedings with the attorneys from the Department of Human
Services. Commissioner Cozad publicly thanked Ms. Griego and the County Attorneys stating she is
very proud of how Weld County is represented. Cr.: Commissioner Moreno reported attending the
Veteran Stand Down Day and echoed disappointment regarding attendance. He also attended the City
of Thornton dinner and agreed there was good discussion and collaboration. He attended the 1-25
Coalition with Commissioner Conway and Chair Kirkmeyer and stated there was a large turnout and it
was encouraging to hear Congressman Jered Polis express support with finding funding for the project.
Commissioner Moreno mentioned attending the annual Prayer Breakfast stating it was well attended
with a great speaker and a wonderful start to the Easter weekend a Commissioner Freeman also
commented on the dinner meeting with the City of Thornton and reflected on the positive changes
being made as they cooperate and work with the other communities and further decribed the
tremendous impact this has on other counties. He also publically thanked PDC Energy for helping a
senior center struggling with some financial needs by donating funds to replace the heating and cooling
system for their building.
NEW BUSINESS:
O 1) CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR CHILD WELFARE TITLE XX FUNDING AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN: Judy Griego, Director of the Department of Human Services, stated the terms of the
agreement regarding funding for necessary and specialized training available to departmental
personnel. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cozad. Commissioner Cozad thanked Ms. Griego and
expressed her support for funds for further training of staff and the assistance they give to parents in
our community. The motion carried unanimously.
El 2) CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR JUVENILE RESTORATIVE JUSTICE DIVERSION
FUNDING FOR PILOT PROJECTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2016 AND AUTHORIZE ELECTRONIC
SUBMITTAL: Rob Miller, Assistant District Attorney, and Kirsta Britton, Office of the District Attorney,
explained the application submittal for continued funding for the pilot project funded through surcharges
to criminals statewide. In response to Commissioner Cozad, Ms. Britton clarified where the funding
comes from. In response to Commissioner Moreno, Ms. Britton communicated the amount requested
being, $237,904.00, and stated this number was identified through the assistance of a state liaison.
The motion to approve said application and authorize electronic submittal, which was made by
Commissioner Cozad, and seconded by Commissioner Moreno, carried unanimously.
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El 3) CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN - BUSINESS IMAGING SYSTEMS, INC.: Ryan Rose, Director of the Department of Information
Technology, stated the details of the agreement to provide migration and upgrade services for the Weld
County District Attorney Imaging System. Mr. Rose noted the total cost is $27,000.00 and clarified this
is an approved project within the budget parameters. Commissioner Cozad moved to approve said
agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Moreno, the motion carried
unanimously.
n 4) CONSIDER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR A RETAIL LIQUOR STORE LICENSE AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CROW VALLEY LIQUORS, LLC, DBA CROW VALLEY LIQUORS:
Bob Choate, Assistant County Attorney, presented the terms of the renewal application and stated no
concerns with this matter. The applicant was present and had no further comments. Commissioner
Cozad moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was
seconded by Commissioner Moreno, carried unanimously.
O 5) CONSIDER AGREEMENT CONCERNING THE PURCHASE OF PUBLIC ROAD RIGHT-OF-
WAY AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO CR 49
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN NECESSARY DOCUMENTS - KEITH MAXEY: Tiffane Johnson,
Department of Public Works, stated the terms of the purchase agreement for a total amount of
$2,250.00. In response to Commissioner Cozad, Ms. Johnson agreed there may be a question of joint
ownership with Kelly Maxey and agreed to move the item to the end of the agenda to allow time to
research the matter.
El 6) CONSIDER NONEXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE UPGRADE AND
MAINTENANCE OF COUNTY ROAD 63 RIGHT-OF-WAY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
CHARLES AND JENEVIEVE NELSON: Rich Hastings, Department of Public Works, explained the
conditions of the agreement and stated the purpose is to access their residence in a better location.
Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Cozad. Commissioner Moreno expressed his appreciation to Mr.
Hastings regarding good communication. The motion carried unanimously.
IR (Return to item #5): Ms. Johnson clarified it does appear to reflect joint ownership, staff will
correct the forms and attain proper signatures for the right-of-way acquisition and will not consider it
executed until all signatures are in place. In response to Commissioner Cozad, Mr. Choate stated there
is no indication Mr. Maxey can sign for both, and Ms. Maxey's signature is required per the Quit Claim
Deed; however, her signature can be attained at a later date even if the agreement is passed.
Commissioner Cozad suggested continuing the matter. Ms. Johnson conveyed this matter is still in the
agreement phase and once the deed is executed it comes before the board at full execution.
Commissioner Cozad made a motion to continue the matter to Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Seconded
by Commissioner Moreno, it carried unanimously. (Clerk's Note: Research was completed by staff and
updated documents were provided; therefore, the matter was reconsidered on 4/13/2015.)
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 acting Clerk to the Board.
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There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:33 a.m.
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WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Commissioner Coordinator Reports
April 8, 2015
April 2, 2015
Attended the Energy Proud Luncheon at the Riverside Library
Summary: EPA is looking at changing Ozone limits to 65 ppb and the discussion at
the meeting was are there real scientific facts on regarding the health benefits
from this reduction and what are the economic impacts if this limit is reduced.
Very good speakers and Commissioner Conway did an excellent job of moderating
the event.
Dinner with Thornton City Council — Great discussion
April 3, 2015
Coffee with Cozad at the Blue Mug in Greeley - Lots of discussion on WCR 49
project and communications between County and citizens
Veterans Stand Down Day at Island Grove (Targeted homeless vets, not very well
attended.)
April 6, 2015
Buck Town Hall
April 7, 2015
Discussions with Judy Griego and Linda Perez regarding workforce ideas and
workforce board members
Attended Division 7 Court proceedings with Attorney's from DHS
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