Meeting: County Commissioner Regular Meeting

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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 Steve Moreno, Pro-Tem Commissioner Scott K. James Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer Commissioner Kevin D. Ross Also present: County Attorney, Bruce Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Chloe A. Rempel Assistant Controller, Chris D’Ovidio

MINUTES: Commissioner Ross moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of December 21, 2020, as printed. Commissioner Kirkmeyer seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.

CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner James moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed. Commissioner Moreno seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

PUBLIC INPUT: Raul Jabalera, Eaton resident, spoke regarding having trucks at his home residence and a letter he was sent from the Department of Planning Services. Commissioner Kirkmeyer asked Tom Parko, Director of the Department of Planning Services, and Gabe Kalousek, Assistant County Attorney, to assist the gentleman.

PROCLAMATIONS: 1) EATON REDS DAY, BOYS FOOTBALL CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPIONS - DECEMBER 23, 2020: Chair Freeman read the proclamation for the record. Tanner True, Eaton football teammember, spoke to the pride the team and the community feels in their victory and thanked the Commissioners for their proclamation. Roy True, speaking on behalf of the headcoach, thanked Commissioner Ross and his fellow Commissioners for recognizing the Eaton football team. Each of the Eaton teammembers and coaches introduced themselves for the record and the teammembers stated the position they played during the winning season. Coach Lemmon spoke via speaker phone and expressed his pride in the team. Each of the Commissioners, in turn, likewise expressed their pride in the Eaton football team and the community that supported them. (Clerk’s Note: The group gathered for a photo opportunity and to provide awards to the coaches). NEW BUSINESS:

1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4293 AGREEMENT FOR RESPITE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN – MELISSA KNUTSON: Jamie Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services, recommended approving said respite provider based in Windsor, Colorado. Commissioner BK moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner KR and it carried unanimously.

2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4271 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN – JOHN AND NATALIE MCGUKIN: Ms. Ulrich presented the new foster home in LaFayette, Colorado. Commissioner KR moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner BK, the motion carried unanimously.

3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4294 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN – CRYSTAL BALLARD AND MELISSA BALLARD: Ms. Ulrich recommended approving a new foster home in Greeley, Colorado. Commissioner SJ moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner SM, carried unanimously.

4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4313 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN – JESSE KENNEDY AND CRYSTAL MCCUBBIN: Ms. Ulrich confirmed a new foster home in Firestone, Colorado, and requested approval. Commissioner SM moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner SJ seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

5) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4314 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN – CONIAH AND MEGAN GRIGSON: Ms. Ulrich presented a provisional kinship home in Greeley, Colorado. The motion to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign was made by Commissioner SJ, seconded by Commissioner KR, and it carried unanimously.

6) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4296 AMERICORPS EDUCATION AWARD SERVICE LOCATION AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE DIRECTOR OF DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO SIGN: Ms. Ulrich expanded upon said agreement, stating it is to enroll up to 32 Americorps members. Commissioner SM moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Director of the Department of Human Services to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner BK and it carried unanimously.

7) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4321 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR SPECIAL YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES AND EMERGENCY FUNDING AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN – REALITIES FOR CHILDREN CHARITIES: Ms. Ulrich clarified the memorandum of understanding accomplishes access to emergency funds and local special youth opportunities. Commissioner KR moved to approve said memorandum of understanding and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner BK, the motion carried unanimously.

8) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #4350 2021-2022 CRIME VICTIM SERVICES (CVS) INTERGOVERNMENTAL GRANT AGREEMENT AWARD LETTER AND SUMMARY OF GRANT AWARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) PROGRAM FOR THE BILINGUAL ADVOCATE UNIT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN AND SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY: Sonja Kohlgraf, Sheriff’s Office, requested approval to accept the award amounting in $171,228.00 over a two (2) year period. Commissioner KR moved to approve said intergovernmental grant agreement award letter and authorize the Chair to sign and submit electronically. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner SJ, carried unanimously.

9) CONSIDER CONTACT ID #4337 AGREEMENT FOR BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS FOR BRIDGE 86/33A REHABILITATION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN – WATER SUPPLY AND STORAGE COMPANY: Erich Green, Department of Public Works, detailed the agreement is for improvements to * and decrease annual maintenance. $10,000.00 total funding from Weld County. Commissioner SM moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner BK seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. PLANNING:

1) CONSIDER APPEAL OF THE DECISION BY DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES TO RESCIND SITE PLAN REVIEW PERMIT, SPR19-0008 – JESUS VEGA: Tom Parko, Director of the Department of Planning Services, stated he rescinded Site Plan Review (SPR) Permit, SPR19-0008, for failure to meet conditions of approval (COA). Mr. Parko stated the SPR originated from a zoning violation and summarized the case timeline. Mr. Parko also provided the Board of County Commissioners with the options to uphold his decision or reverse his decision, the first of which would give the applicant the ability to reapply through a Change of Zone. Mr. Parko discussed an ongoing courtcase, which as been continued numerous times. Mr. Parko reviewed the site location for the record. Tony Evans, Encompass, LLC, and applicant’s representative, stated he and the applicant are diligently trying to complete the conditions of approval of the SPR, but are having difficulties with the drainage plan. Mr. Evans further stated he requires additional time to complete the COA’s for the Department of Public Works. In response to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Mr. Parko confirmed the amount of time that elapsed between the initiation of the zoning violation, pre-application meeting, and submittal of a complete application. Mr. Parko further responded the zone district is an I-1 (Industrial) Zone District. Zackery Roberson, Department of Public Works, stated the department has requested a drainage report for two (2) years. In response to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the Road Maintenance Agreement specific to Cedar Avenue has not been submitted, despite the department requesting one in March and May, 2020. Gabe Kalousek, Assistant County Attorney, provided the Commissioners with a timeline summary of the courtcase and stated he intends to move forward with a penalty hearing. In response, Mr. Evans discussed the MS4 requirement of a retention pond and the grading requirements. In response to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Mr. Evans clarified a drainage report was submitted, but not all of the requirements of the Department of Public Works were met in the report. Mr. Roberson further clarified the initially submitted drainage report was insufficient. In response to Commissioner Ross, Jesus Vega, applicant, discussed financial difficulties in hiring representation and completing the work. In response to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, the applicant confirmed he has been in operation since the initial zoning violation. In response to Commissioner Ross, Mr. Kalousek stated the original stipulation indicated the applicant agreed to submit the appropriate documentation and remove the unpermitted structures by specific dates and the amended stipulation indicated the applicant agreed to submit the appropriate documentation and remove the unpermitted structures by extended deadlines. Further in response to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Mr. Parko confirmed the non-permitted junkyard and unpermitted structures still exist on the property. Commissioner BK moved to uphold the decision by the Department of Planning Services to rescind Site Plan Review Permit, SPR19-0008, and presented her findings. The motion was seconded by Commissioner SJ, and it carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the Consent Agenda. No Ordinances were approved. Commissioner * moved to approve said *. The motion was seconded by Commissioner * and it carried unanimously. 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 10:09 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: Mike Freeman, Chair Weld County Clerk to the Board Steve Moreno, Pro-Tem BY: Deputy Clerk to the Board Scott K. James Barbara Kirkmeyer Kevin D. Ross

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