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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
SEPTEMBER 23, 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, September 23, 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- EXCUSED
Commissioner Mike Freeman, Pro-Tem
Commissioner Sean P. Conway
Commissioner Julie A. Cozad
Commissioner Steve Moreno
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Stephanie Frederick
Controller, Barbara Connolly
• MINUTES: Commissioner Moreno moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of September 16, 2015, as printed. Commissioner Conway seconded the
motion, and it carried unanimously.
• AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: Commissioner Cozad moved to reconsider an item of business
from September 21, 2015 add an item of New Business. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Conway, and it carried unanimously. Commissioner Conway moved to approve the amended Agenda.
The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Cozad, carried unanimously.
ft CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Cozad moved to approve the Consent Agenda as printed.
Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS:
• 1) RECOVERY MONTH - SEPTEMBER, 2015: Chair Pro-Tem Freeman read the proclamation for
the record declaring September as Recovery Month. Judge Kerns expressed his appreciation of the
unwavering support from the County Commissioners and thanked them for giving opportunities and the
resources to implement a treatment program that has had substantial success. He reported they are
changing their name to Weld County Drug Treatment Court. Commissioner Conway thanked Judge
Kerns and his fellow judges for providing a second chance, reuniting families and giving people the
opportunity to start over. Commissioner Cozad thanked Judge Kerns for implementing the program that
hascost benefits and is changing people's lives. She explained that all four commissioners visited the
Horse Therapy Farm which offers mental and behavioral treatment and said the preventative piece is
important to help the youth. Chair Pro-Tem Freeman reported he has attended the Drug Court and
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expressed his appreciation for all that Program is doing for the County. Judge Kerns added they invite
the arresting officer back to Drug Court to hear the expression of thanks from those who complete the
program. (Clerk's note the meeting was paused for a photo opportunity.)
PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Moreno participated in an election
process in Douglas County and witnessed some of the equipment being tested. He stated he visited the
secure training area at Xcel Energy's downtown office and ended the day with a tour of the Cherokee
Plant. He attended the economic forum where there was a discussion about the Federal Reserve and
why the Federal Government did not increase the interest rates. Commissioner Cozad attended the
Carbon Valley Luncheon and did a presentation about the Weld County Bright Futures Program. She
explained the St. Vrain School District is putting together a program to bring awareness to students. She
wanted to thank the committee that worked so hard to organize the Commissioner's 5K Cup and stated
how pleased she felt about the turnout. Lastly, she attended some meetings with Aullnut Funeral Home
and other area funeral homes to discuss the process and fees for indigent customers. Chair Pro-Tem
Freeman reported he did a presentation at the Eaton Chamber of Commerce about the Weld County
Bright Futures Program and agrees that the Commissioner's 5K Cup was well organized and attended.
NEW BUSINESS:
le 1) CONSIDER CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - PUBLIC
SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO, DBA XCEL ENERGY: Elizabeth Relford, Department of Public
Works, presented the agreement for replacement for bridge 50.5/39A and reported the construction will
take place late winter or early spring. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair Pro-Tem to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cozad, and it carried
unanimously.
2) CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR RESURFACING AND
REALIGNMENT OF CR 40 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Jay McDonald, Director of Department
of Public Works, stated CDOT is correcting the alignment of CR 40 to make it a "T" shaped intersection,
per the County's design standards. He stated it will improve safety for the traveling public and CDOT.
Mr. McDonald expressed that maintenance staff will do a slurry seal and chip seal, but the road should
last about 20 years. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said memorandum of understanding and
authorize the Chair Pro-Tern to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Moreno, the motion carried
unanimously.
3) CONSIDER GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO GRANT APPLICATION FOR ERADICATION
OF RUSSIAN OLIVE AND TAMARISK ALONG BIG AND LITTLE RIVERS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN: Tina Booton, Department of Public Works, presented the grant application on behalf of the Youth
Conservation Corp which is asking for $30,000.00 from Great Outdoors Colorado with match dollars of
$22,000. Commissioner Cozad expressed her appreciation at partnering with the Youth Conservation
Corp. Commissioner Cozad moved to approve said application and authorize the Chair Pro-Tem to sign.
The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Conway, carried unanimously.
4) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN - LILLIAN RAMOS: Commissioner Conway moved to approve said appointment and authorize
the Chair Pro-Tem to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moreno, and it carried
unanimously.
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5) RECONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT FOR 822 7TH STREET,
GREELEY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -WITWER, OLDENBURG, BARRY AND GROOM, LLP:
Bruce Barker, County Attorney, proposed the following alternative language be added to Section 3.3 of
the Lease Agreement: "Said Option for renewal for an additional lease term of five (5) years is subject to
refusal by Landlord to use the Leased Premises for housing Weld County offices at any time during the
additional lease term. Such determination will be made by Landlord and notice provided to Tenant within
thirty (30) calendar days after receiving written notice of the written exercise of the Option by Tenant."
Mr. Barker requested the Board continue this for a week to allow Witwer, Oldenburg, Barry and Groom,
LLP, time to review and decide about the alternative language to the lease term. Commissioner Cozad
moved to continue this matter to September 30, 2015. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Conway, and it carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
1) CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PIONEER PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
CHANGE OF ZONE, PZ-1125, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - GREENLEAF ACRES, LLC:
Mr. Barker presented the agreement explaining Greenleaf Acres is requesting building permits to
construct residences on the parcel which was previously approved by the Board as a Change of Zone
and expressed all the Board's conditions are being met. Commissioner Conway stated the applicant is
doing this to expand his agricultural operations. Commissioner Moreno moved to approve said
development agreement and authorize the Chair Pro-Tem to sign. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Conway, carried unanimously.
El 2) CONSIDER PARTIAL VACATION OF MINOR AMENDMENT TO USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW,
MUSR-0002 -ANDERSON SOUTH FARM, LLC, C/O JAMES ANDERSON: Ryder Reddick, Department
of Planning Services, presented the request for a partial vacation of Lot A of RECX15-0059 which was
conditionally approved by the Planning Department in July and displayed a presentation of the lots. He
explained Lot A is going to be taken off the USR because the applicant has plans to build on it. No public
input was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Cozad moved to approve said partial vacation.
Commissioner Conway seconded the motion, and it 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 9:48 a.m.
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