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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
SEPTEMBER 16, 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 16, 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
Commissioner Steve Moreno
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Stephanie Frederick
Controller, Barbara Connolly
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MINUTES: Commissioner Conway moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of September 14, 2015, as printed. Commissioner Cozad 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.
PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Conway stated he had the
opportunity to testify at the State Senate Interim Water Committee as the vice-chairperson of the South
Platte Roundtable. He reported there was a good turnout and he thanked the different people for
attending. Commissioner Cozad reported she attended the Ten County Budget Meeting and the
Commissioners had the opportunity to attend several sessions. She expressed there were two she found
interesting: the first being how to read financial documents, and the other one was a study done by the
State demographer about the aging population. She stated she had the privilege to attend the Honor
Flight and was a guardian for two Vietnam Vets. She would like to host a Lunch and Learn presentation
about her experience. She expressed her appreciation to the veterans for their service to our Country.
Lastly, she attended an Employment Program Development Workforce meeting and the Governor did a
proclamation for September to be dedicated as Workforce Development Month. Commissioner Moreno
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reported he also attended the Ten County Budget Conference where the discussions were about how to
improve the efficiency of government. He thanked Jennifer Finch, Public Information Officer, for a
wonderful presentation. He stated he serves on the Election Centers Board of Directors and traveled to
Alabama and had dinner with the Senator of Alabama. Commissioner Freeman also attended the budget
conference and would like to congratulate Ms. Finch for her presentation. He thanked Commissioner
Cozad for representing the Commissioners by going on the Honor Flight. He thanked Don Warden for
the discussion concerning the budget. Chair Kirkmeyer attended the 50th anniversary for the Central
Weld Water District and she also attended the University of Northern Colorado where President Kay
Norton spoke about the progress of the University. Chair Kirkmeyer reported she, along with Elizabeth
Relford, Department of Public Works, will be speaking at the Natural Gas Vehicles of America Conference
and Expo where they will talk about smart energy projects. Chair Kirkmeyer read a proclamation for the
record from the State Senate, thanking Weld County and Aims for Weld County Bright Futures Program.
Commissioner Conway and Chair Kirkmeyer participated in a listening tour for Economic Development
2.0. He also wanted it known that Jay McDonald, Director of Department of Public Works, will be
participating in the Natural Gas Vehicles of America Conference and Expo.
BIDS:
1) APPROVE BID #61500163, NETWORK EQUIPMENT FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Ryan Rose, Director of the Department of Information Technology,
stated staff received four (4) bids and recommends approving the low bid from Crossconnect
Engineering, Inc., in the amount of$28,064.20. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said low bid.
Seconded by Commissioner Conway, the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
El 1) CONSIDER ADDENDUM #20 TO AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN - COLORADO TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. (CTSI): Don Warden, Director of Finance and
Administration, explained Colorado Technical Services, Inc., is the vendor for Workers' Compensation
claims and administration services who are increasing their fees 3% for January 1, 2016, through
December 31, 2016. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said addendum to agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Cozad, carried
unanimously.
▪ 2) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR
TO SIGN - ALEXANDRA FISHER: Commissioner Conway moved to approve said appointment and
authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Moreno, carried
unanimously.
• 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT AMENDMENT#1 FOR THE 2015 OIL AND GAS HAUL ROUTE AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Elizabeth Relford, Department of Public Works, explained the contract
for DOLA which will ensure that the nine miles of CRs 32 and 39 are completed. She clarified for Chair
Kirkmeyer that the County will still be receiving the full $2 million grant. Commissioner Freeman moved
to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by
Commissioner Moreno, carried unanimously.
4) CONSIDER TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CR 43 BETWEEN CRS 72 AND 74: Janet Lundquist,
Department of Public Works, reviewed the details of the closure for a culvert replacement to be effective
September 28, 2015, through October 2, 2015. She stated message boards will be used in advance and
staff will use magnesium chloride for dust abatement on the gravel parts of the detour route and standard
signs and barricades. Commissioner Cozad moved to approve said temporary closure. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Moreno, and it carried unanimously.
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• 5) CONSIDER AGREEMENT CONCERNING PURCHASE OF PUBLIC ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY
FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO CR 49 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS - HOSHIKO LAND, LLC: Tiffane Johnson, Department of Public Works, presented the
terms of the agreement for a total amount of $4,140.00. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said
agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Freeman,
carried unanimously.
• 6) CONSIDER COUNTY DANCE HALL LICENSE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - FIERA
ENTERTAINMENT, LLC, DBA EL CAPORAL: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated the Sheriffs Office
expressed no concerns with this license. Commissioner Conway moved to approve said dance hall
license and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Cozad seconded the motion, and it carried
unanimously.
▪ 7) CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS OF VARIOUS REPRESENTATIVES TO WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT BOARD: Commissioner Conway moved to approve said appointments. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it 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 9:29 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
ATTEST: ' a _ , �Cjejeo• L EXCUSED DATE OF APPROVAL
Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair
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