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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 Kevin D. Ross, Chair Commissioner Perry L. Buck, Pro-Tem Commissioner Mike Freeman Commissioner Scott K. James Commissioner Lori Saine   Also present:   County Attorney, Bruce Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon Chief Financial Officer, Cheryl Pattelli
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MINUTES: There being no corrections to the Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of August 14, 2024, as printed, Commissioner Buck moved to approve. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the Agenda.
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CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner James moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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PROCLAMATIONS: 1) SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH – SEPTEMBER 2024: Chair Ross read the proclamation for the record. Kim Collins, Executive Director of North Range Behavioral Health (NRBH), expressed her appreciation for the Board’s continued support and recognition for mental health, and suicide support and prevention. She stated NRBH offers Suicide Education and Support Services who collaborate with Image Zero of Weld County to provide trainings throughout communities in Weld County. Ms. Collins elaborated Imagine Zero is a coalition of many community partners with the intent to prevent zero deaths from suicide. Elisa Selby, Program Coordinator for Image Zero Coalition of Weld County, expressed her gratitude and appreciation for the Board’s support and caring for suicide prevention, and acknowledged it is an uncomfortable topic of conversation but also recognized it is the business of society to talk about awareness and preventative measures so that mental health crisis is t..
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WARRANTS: 1) GENERAL WARRANTS – August 27, 2024: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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BIDS: 1) PRESENT BID #B2400123, CANON MULTI-FUNCTION PRINTERS – DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE (PRINT SHOP): Rose Everett, Purchasing Department, stated six (6) bids were received and staff will make a recommendation on September 16, 2024.
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NEW BUSINESS: 1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8629 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN – JEROME AND LOLA MARTIN: Jamie Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services, stated this contract is for a fully certified foster care home located in Frederick, Colorado. Commissioner Saine moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously.
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2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8641 AMENDMENT #2 TO FACILITY USAGE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND RENTAL GUIDELINES FOR AREA AGENCY ON AGING (AAA) SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM (FRIENDLY FORK) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN – ARCHDIOCESE OF DENVER AND GUARDIAN ANGELS CATHOLIC CHURCH: Ms. Ulrich stated the Friendly Fork Program provides nutritious meals to seniors located in Mead, Colorado, and staff recommends approval of the amendment. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously.
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3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8659 AMENDMENT #1 TO MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR FLOCK SAFETY PLATFORM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN – FLOCK GROUP, INC.: Sonja Kohlgraf, Sheriff’s Office, stated the amendment addresses a refund for installation of seven (7) poles for license plate readers (LPRs), the additional purchase of a mobile LPR provided under the 2023 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funding, and clarified this transaction has no financial impact of the Sheriff’s Office. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said amendment and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner James, carried unanimously.
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4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8664 AWARD LETTER AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR 2024 PAUL COVERDELL FORENSIC SCIENCE IMPROVEMENT GRANT FOR NORTHERN COLORADO REGIONAL FORENSIC LABORATORY, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Ms. Kohlgraf, on behalf of Daren Ford, Director of the Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory, stated this award letter and agreement is in the amount of $27,729.00, and will be used for identified costs for training for crime analysts. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said award letter and agreement and authorize the Chair to sign and submit electronically. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James, and it carried unanimously.
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5) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8655 QUOTE AND SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF ALADTEC ENTERPRISE SCHEDULING SOFTWARE AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN – TIMECLOCK PLUS, LLC: Tina Powell, Director of the Department of Public Safety Communications, stated the agreement is for a scheduling software that provides improved services and more user licenses at a lower cost than the current software that has been utilized since 2013. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said quote and agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously.
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6) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8645 AGREEMENT FOR RELOCATION OF GAS METERING STATION AND GAS MAIN FOR CR 41 AND SH 52 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN – ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION: Erich Green, Department of Public Works, stated the agreement allows for the relocation of an existing gas metering station and gas main, located in the northeast quadrant of the County Road 41 and State Highway 52 intersection. He detailed the costs associated to this project, which amounts to a grand total of $191,168.33. Mr. Green noted the funds are accounted for in the 2024 budget, and staff recommends approval. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner James, carried unanimously.
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7) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8656 DECLARING THE INTENT OF WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, TO ISSUE PRIVATE ACTIVITY BONDS IN CONNECTION WITH FINANCING RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR LOW-AND MIDDLE-INCOME FAMILIES OR PERSONS PURSUANT TO THE COLORADO PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND CEILING ALLOCATION ACT, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS: Cheryl Pattelli, Chief Financial Officer and Director of the Department of Finance, stated the resolution is Weld County’s declaration of intent to rollover and carry forward funding related to the 2024 Private Activity Bond CAP allocation. She indicated the rollover to 2025 will align with the financial inquiries of the two (2) developers releasing the CAP. Ms. Pattelli stated notification of allocation to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) is required by September 15, 2024. Commissioner James moved to approve said declaration of intent and authorize the Chair to sign all necessary documents. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion, and it carr..
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PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment was offered.   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 9:19 a.m.   These Minutes were approved on the 16th day of September, 2024.                                                                                 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO   ATTEST: Kevin D. Ross, Chair Weld County Clerk to the Board   Perry L. Buck, Pro-Tem BY:      Deputy Clerk to the Board Mike Freeman     Scott K. James         Lori Saine
I. 00:01:30
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, 00:19:48
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 00:19:56
Good morning and thank you everybody for joining us today. Today is regularly scheduled for the County Commissioners meeting. 00:20:09
Today is Wednesday, August 28th, 9:00 AM Roll call please. 00:20:17
Record reflects 5 out of five Commissioners are here today. Minutes approval Minutes August 14th, 2024. Second motion by 00:20:25
Commissioner Buck for approval of minutes, second by Commissioner James. Any discussion? 00:20:31
None, all those in favor signify by saying aye, aye, all opposed. Same sign. And August 14th minutes past five to zero. Houston, 00:20:37
do we have any amendments to today's agenda? No, all right. I'd look for approval of consent agenda, move approved consent agenda 00:20:44
second motion by Commissioner James for approval. Consent agenda second by Commissioner Freeman. Any discussion? 00:20:50
Hearing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye aye. All opposed. Same sign and consent. Agenda passes 5 to 0. 00:20:57
Acclamations. We had a fun proclamation today. 00:21:06
Important one it is Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month for September 2024. 00:21:10
Kim, I'll go ahead and read this and then if you understand, want to come up and say anything, we'll go from there. 00:21:18
WHEREAS, suicide is a complex issue that can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, race, orientation, income level, or 00:21:23
background. And Whereas, over 48,000 deaths annually are attributed to suicide, with suicide rates in Colorado ranking 6th 00:21:31
nationally and 66 lives lost to suicide in Royal County during 2023 and WHEREAS being trusted person to turn to someone is. 00:21:38
Feeling isolated or hopeless is one of the most important things we can do to prevent suicide and whereas. 00:21:45
Actively challenging stigma around mental health and building skills that increase the likelihood of someone feeling safe. 00:21:53
To open up without fear or shame or judgment is the first step. And whereas because of the collaborative prevention and education 00:21:59
efforts of N Range suicide education and Support Services Imagine zero of well County, numerous survivors and community partners 00:22:06
hope exists in welcome. And WHEREAS N Range Behavioral Health Suicide Education Support Services SCSS program supports those who 00:22:14
have lost someone to suicide and provides education to Will County residents that help build critical suicide. 00:22:21
Skills and WHEREAS September is recognized as National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month with the goal of promoting awareness 00:22:29
surrounding suicide prevention resources and support available to all community and WHEREAS we encourage all residents to take the 00:22:35
time to learn to talk about mental health research, suicide prevention resources available nationally and throughout Will County. 00:22:41
Check in on the well-being of family, friends and neighbors and share genuine appreciation for the people of your life by any 00:22:47
gesture you deem appropriate. 00:22:53
Now therefore, be a proclaimed by the Board of Well County Commissioners that September 2024 be known as Suicide Awareness and 00:22:59
Prevention Month and call upon the community to increase awareness and understanding of behavioral health and the need for 00:23:06
appropriate and accessible services for all citizens. Signed by all 5 County Commissioners. 00:23:12
Would you like to come forth and share anything? 00:23:23
Good morning. Thank you for having us here. I hope to be here every May for mental health month and every September for suicide 00:23:30
awareness until there are no more suicides, then maybe we'll stop visiting you. So I do have some team members that are amazing 00:23:36
here, certainly N Range team, part of our suicide education and support services. It is a prevention program. We do a ton of 00:23:42
trainings in the community. And then we also do have. 00:23:49
Representatives from Imagine 0, which is of local coalition. 00:23:56
Of many invested partners that come together with the intent of preventing anymore suicide. So I'm actually going to let them 00:24:00
speak because they are way better out of time. 00:24:04
Good morning. Thank you for having us. Really. I'll keep it brief, but I just want to take the opportunity to say thank you. Thank 00:24:12
you for caring and for supporting suicide prevention. We recognize that it's not always a fun topic to talk about, but we also 00:24:18
believe that suicide prevention is everybody's business. When we take the time to be vulnerable and checking on our people, we can 00:24:23
normalize mental health and we can make it OK to ask for help. So I want to encourage you to check in on your friends, your 00:24:29
families. 00:24:35
Neighbors and really I just want to say thank you for caring. It's the communities here that I see today that really do make me 00:24:41
optimistic for a brighter future with fewer suicides. 00:24:47
Do you mind sharing your name with us so that we, Yes, my name is Alyssa Selby. I'm the program coordinator for our SAS team. 00:24:53
That's our suicide education and support services. In addition, I also facilitate our Imagine Zero World County coalition. Thank 00:24:59
you. Thank you. We also like to share with us today. 00:25:04
You two turned around and looked behind. 00:25:11
Excellent. Commissioner James, did you everything you'd like to add this one? I do. I have said it before, I'll say it again. We 00:25:19
have a mental health epidemic in this nation and it's far more serious than any virus we've ever battled. It is perhaps the most 00:25:24
important public health matter that we deal with today. And we'll continue to advocate for that. And we'll continue to focus on 00:25:30
May so we don't have to focus on September. I agree with you. And so let's lean into that. 00:25:35
You who do your work in prevention and counseling, your angels and thank you for what you do. God bless you and may you continue 00:25:41
well in your work. Thanks, Mr. Button. 00:25:46
I couldn't agree more with Commissioner James. He just always has it so eloquently. But when you think of the number of of ones 00:25:51
that we have had in well county, I think of the numbers we could have without all of what you have done for us and I or the bottom 00:25:57
of my heart. Thank you so much and and Godspeed. 00:26:03
Mr. Freeman yeah. You know, I think probably just about everybody who's been touched by somebody that has committed suicide, a 00:26:10
couple of people in my life, thank you. Thankfully years ago. But, you know, it's one of those things that you just don't see it 00:26:17
coming until it's till it's seven. So what you guys do is extremely important. Scott's right. Commissioner James Wright, mental 00:26:23
health is a huge issue in this country. So thank you for what you guys do every day. 00:26:29
Mr. C And I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart as well, Just it's a very special mission that you have and not one 00:26:36
that everybody can actually embark on and not let them. 00:26:41
Suck their daily lives as well. That's a very dark place for people go and and for you to be able to to sit in that rescue 00:26:46
mission, rappel down there and and and grab these folks before they do something irreparable to themselves and others in their 00:26:51
community. Just hats off to you. That's amazing. Thank you. 00:26:57
I would agree with all my fellow commissioners as I was reading the proclamation is, Commissioner Freeman stated. Most of us have 00:27:04
been. 00:27:08
You know, involved with somebody close to us, it's, it's committed suicide. And that's actually what's running through my head was 00:27:13
those, those friends and family members that I've lost by this. And I thank you for your guys''s work and the awareness to this. 00:27:21
People need to know that there's help, there's support out there. I appreciate you and, and Commissioner James, you're right. It's 00:27:28
if we can continue to tackle mental health and, and we, we stand up May and, and and beyond May because it's all year round. 00:27:36
It's it's great work because. 00:27:44
Stay up here. 00:28:18
I'm going dead. 00:28:22
All right, everyone, 123. 00:28:39
Thank you. Thank you, officer. 00:28:47
Good to see you, dear. Thank you. Very great to see you. Good to see you. Thank you. 00:28:52
Didn't hurt me. 00:29:05
Thank you. Take care. Appreciate you being here. 00:29:13
All right, that brings us to warrants. General Warren for August 27th, 2024. Second motion by Commissioner about to approve 00:29:18
general warrants, second by Commissioner James. Any discussion hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying aye, aye. All 00:29:25
opposed. Same sign. General warrants for August 27th passes 5 to 0 bids. We have one item in bids today. Present bid B-24 hundred 00:29:32
123 Canon multifunction printers. Department of Finance. 00:29:39
Good morning. Good morning, Rose. Ever purchasing. We received 6 bids and the printing and supplies department will view the bids 00:29:46
and we'll come back for approval on September 16th. All right, any questions for Rose? Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you. 00:29:53
Have a good day. That concludes bids brings us to new business. Item number one, consider contract ID 8629 individual provider 00:29:59
contract for purchase of foster care services and a foster care home. 00:30:06
And authorized chair to sign Jerome and Roland Martin. Good morning, Jeannie. 00:30:13
Morning Commissioners Jamie Olick, Department of Human Services This is a fully certified kinship foster care provider in 00:30:16
Frederick Co and our request is approval of the contract. Any questions for Jamie move to approve Second motion by commissioner 00:30:23
saying for approval of contract ID 8629. Second by Commissioner Buck any discussion hearing none all those in favor signify by 00:30:29
saying aye aye. All opposed same sign contract ID 8629 passes 5 to 0. 00:30:35
Item number two. Consider contract. ID 8641 amendment #2 to facility usage license agreement and rental guidelines for area agency 00:30:42
on aging. AAA. 00:30:47
Senior nutrition program friendly fork and authorized chair to sign Archdiocese of Denver and Guardian Angels Catholic Church. 00:30:51
Thank you. This is for our mail site for the older adults that participate in the friendly program to receive the nutritious meals 00:30:59
in our meat site. So our request this morning is approval of the amendment. 00:31:06
All right, any questions for James? Motion by Commissioner Freeman for approval contract. ID, 8641. Second by Commissioner Buck. 00:31:14
Any discussion? 00:31:18
Hearing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye aye. All opposed. Same sign and contract ID 8641 passes 5 to 0. Thank you, 00:31:22
thank you Jamie. Item number three, consider contract ID 8659 amendment #1 the master services agreement for Flock safety platform 00:31:29
and authorized chair to sign Flock Group, Inc. 00:31:36
Good morning commissioners Sonia Kruger welcome the Sheriff's Office finance manager. I'm presenting on this contract 8659, the 00:31:44
flock amendment to you for approval and signature. The amendment addresses a refund for installation of. 00:31:52
7 poles and then also a purchase of an additional movable license plate reader under the Jag 2023 grant funding. The transaction 00:32:01
actually is has zero financial impact on the World Counties Sheriff's Office. 00:32:10
The Accounting attorney reviewed the agreement. Language in the pass around was reviewed and signed by all 5 Commissioners on the 00:32:19
22nd of August, 2024. 00:32:25
Any questions for Sonia Move to approve second Motion by Commissioner Buck for approval of contract ID 8659 second by Commissioner 00:32:32
James. Discussion. 00:32:37
Hearing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye aye. All opposed. Same sign and contract. ID 8659 passes 5 to 0. 00:32:42
Item number four consider contract ID 8664 award letter and intergovernmental agreement for 2024 Paul Cloverdale forensic science 00:32:51
improvement grant for Northern Colorado regional forensic laboratory and authorized chair to sign. 00:32:57
Sonia program for County Sheriff's Office Finance Manager I'm presenting contract 8664, the 202425 Paul Coverdale Forensic Science 00:33:05
Training Grant award to you today. The grand award is in the amount of $27,729 and will be used to cover training for the regional 00:33:13
forensic lab staff. 00:33:21
The Sheriff's Office is requesting approval for the share of the board to sign the award letter. The Grand Award has been reviewed 00:33:30
by the county's attorney and the PA was approved by all 5 commissioners also on the 22nd of August 2024. 00:33:39
All right, Any questions for Sonia move to approve second motion by Commissioner Buck for approval of contract ID 8664. Second by 00:33:48
Commissioner James. Any discussion? 00:33:53
Hearing none all those in favor signify by saying aye aye all opposed same sign contract ID 8664 passes 50. Thank you, thank you 00:33:58
and #5 consider contract ID 8655 quote and services agreement for implementation of Altech enterprise scheduling software 00:34:05
authorized chair to sign time clock plus LLC. Good morning Tina good morning, good morning commissioners Tina Powell public safety 00:34:11
communications. 00:34:17
This item was approved to be added to the agenda in the pass around on August 22nd, 2024 by all 5 County Commissioners. 00:34:24
This agreement is a replacement of our current scheduling software that we have had in place since 2013. This is a new this new 00:34:32
software offers better services, more user licenses at a lower cost. Annual cost for the software after initial setup is $13,654. 00:34:39
Our ask today is approval of the agreement and request the chair to sign. 00:34:45
All right, move to approve second motion by Commissioner Freeman for approval of contract. ID 8655. Second by Commissioner Buck. 00:34:52
Any discussion? 00:34:56
Hearing that all those in favor signify by saying aye aye. All opposed. Same sign. Contract ID 8655 passes 5 to 0. Thank you, 00:35:01
Tina. 00:35:05
I'm number six consider contract ID 8645 agreement for relocation of gas metering station and gas main for County Road 41 and 00:35:09
state Highway 52 intersection improvement project and authorized your assigned Atmos Energy Corp. Good morning good morning 00:35:16
Commissioners Eric Greenford County Public works. This agreement allows for an existing Atmos Energy gas metering station be 00:35:22
relocated in the northeast quadrant of the Kennedy Rd. 41 on State Highway 52 intersection project. 00:35:29
Existing gas meter in station was within private property prior to new road right away being acquired and therefore the Weld 00:35:36
County has to provide provide funding for relocation of the facility. 00:35:40
The estimated cost of the relocation is $199,000, seven, $194.33. The agreement also allows for 1820 linear feet of an existing 00:35:45
Atmos Energy gas main to be relocated for the roadway project and this gas main is located within Weld County Road 41 right away 00:35:54
and therefore this work must be completed. Atmos Energy sole cost now following. 00:36:02
These relocations, removal or abandonment of all gas mains no longer in service. 00:36:12
Will be completed by Weld County's roadway contractor. Reason for doing this is it lessens impact to and increases safety for the 00:36:17
traveling public. 00:36:21
These costs for removal or abandonment of the gas mains are estimated to be $8626. This amount is being credited towards the 00:36:26
existing gas metering station relocation costs. Therefore the total the total amount payable to Atmos is determined to be 00:36:34
$191,168.33. Funding for this amount is accounted for in the World County Public Works 2024 budget. 00:36:43
The agreement has been reviewed by the County Attorneys Office and signed by Atmos Energy. It was provided as a pass around dated 00:36:52
August 20th, 2024 and approved by all 5 commissioners to include on the agenda. 00:36:58
Staff is asking for the board to authorize the chair signature on the agreement so the payment can be issued at this energy and 00:37:04
their utility. Relocations can be completed prior to the end of 2025. 00:37:09
I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have questions for. 00:37:15
Move to approve second motion by Commissioner Freeman for approval of contract. ID 8645. Second by Commissioner James. Any 00:37:19
discussion? 00:37:23
Hearing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye aye. All opposed. Same sign. Contract ID 8645 passes 5 to 0. 00:37:27
Thank you, Eric. 00:37:36
Item number seven, Consider contract ID 8656 declaring the intent of Well County, Colorado to issue private activity bonds in 00:37:39
connection with financing residential facilities for low and middle income families or persons pursuant to the Colorado Private 00:37:45
Activity Bond Ceiling Allocation Act and authorized Chair to sign all necessary documents. 00:37:52
Good morning Cheryl Patella, Finance. The following is the rollover carry forward resolution related to our 2024 private activity 00:37:59
bond cap allocation. We will be rolling that cap to 2025 to align with financing plans of the two developers who are receiving the 00:38:06
cap. We're required to notify the Department of Local Affairs by September 15th of our intent related to this cap. We recommend 00:38:12
your approval. 00:38:19
Do we have any questions for Cheryl? 00:38:27
Move to prove our contact. ID 8656. 00:38:29
Second motion by Commissioner James for approval of 8656. Second by Commissioner FREEMAN. Any discussion? 00:38:33
Hearing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye aye all across same sign contract ID 8656 passes 5 to 0. That concludes new 00:38:41
business brings us to public comment. Now is the opportunity from anybody from the public to come up and state any issues they 00:38:47
have to the county commissioners. You have up to three minutes. We just actually state your name and address for the record. If 00:38:53
you can't be here today, unlike for I comment, you can always do so via e-mail at publiccomment@world.gov or at CTP at weld.gov or 00:38:59
you can do the old fashioned. 00:39:05
By mailing it to well County Clerk to the board, PO Box 7581150 OH St. Greeley Co 806 Three two. Does anybody wish to make public 00:39:11
comment today? 00:39:16
I see none. We'll go ahead and close public comment. It's 9/19 and we stand adjourned. 00:39:21
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I. 00:01:30
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, 00:19:48
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 00:19:56
Good morning and thank you everybody for joining us today. Today is regularly scheduled for the County Commissioners meeting. 00:20:09
Today is Wednesday, August 28th, 9:00 AM Roll call please. 00:20:17
Record reflects 5 out of five Commissioners are here today. Minutes approval Minutes August 14th, 2024. Second motion by 00:20:25
Commissioner Buck for approval of minutes, second by Commissioner James. Any discussion? 00:20:31
None, all those in favor signify by saying aye, aye, all opposed. Same sign. And August 14th minutes past five to zero. Houston, 00:20:37
do we have any amendments to today's agenda? No, all right. I'd look for approval of consent agenda, move approved consent agenda 00:20:44
second motion by Commissioner James for approval. Consent agenda second by Commissioner Freeman. Any discussion? 00:20:50
Hearing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye aye. All opposed. Same sign and consent. Agenda passes 5 to 0. 00:20:57
Acclamations. We had a fun proclamation today. 00:21:06
Important one it is Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month for September 2024. 00:21:10
Kim, I'll go ahead and read this and then if you understand, want to come up and say anything, we'll go from there. 00:21:18
WHEREAS, suicide is a complex issue that can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, race, orientation, income level, or 00:21:23
background. And Whereas, over 48,000 deaths annually are attributed to suicide, with suicide rates in Colorado ranking 6th 00:21:31
nationally and 66 lives lost to suicide in Royal County during 2023 and WHEREAS being trusted person to turn to someone is. 00:21:38
Feeling isolated or hopeless is one of the most important things we can do to prevent suicide and whereas. 00:21:45
Actively challenging stigma around mental health and building skills that increase the likelihood of someone feeling safe. 00:21:53
To open up without fear or shame or judgment is the first step. And whereas because of the collaborative prevention and education 00:21:59
efforts of N Range suicide education and Support Services Imagine zero of well County, numerous survivors and community partners 00:22:06
hope exists in welcome. And WHEREAS N Range Behavioral Health Suicide Education Support Services SCSS program supports those who 00:22:14
have lost someone to suicide and provides education to Will County residents that help build critical suicide. 00:22:21
Skills and WHEREAS September is recognized as National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month with the goal of promoting awareness 00:22:29
surrounding suicide prevention resources and support available to all community and WHEREAS we encourage all residents to take the 00:22:35
time to learn to talk about mental health research, suicide prevention resources available nationally and throughout Will County. 00:22:41
Check in on the well-being of family, friends and neighbors and share genuine appreciation for the people of your life by any 00:22:47
gesture you deem appropriate. 00:22:53
Now therefore, be a proclaimed by the Board of Well County Commissioners that September 2024 be known as Suicide Awareness and 00:22:59
Prevention Month and call upon the community to increase awareness and understanding of behavioral health and the need for 00:23:06
appropriate and accessible services for all citizens. Signed by all 5 County Commissioners. 00:23:12
Would you like to come forth and share anything? 00:23:23
Good morning. Thank you for having us here. I hope to be here every May for mental health month and every September for suicide 00:23:30
awareness until there are no more suicides, then maybe we'll stop visiting you. So I do have some team members that are amazing 00:23:36
here, certainly N Range team, part of our suicide education and support services. It is a prevention program. We do a ton of 00:23:42
trainings in the community. And then we also do have. 00:23:49
Representatives from Imagine 0, which is of local coalition. 00:23:56
Of many invested partners that come together with the intent of preventing anymore suicide. So I'm actually going to let them 00:24:00
speak because they are way better out of time. 00:24:04
Good morning. Thank you for having us. Really. I'll keep it brief, but I just want to take the opportunity to say thank you. Thank 00:24:12
you for caring and for supporting suicide prevention. We recognize that it's not always a fun topic to talk about, but we also 00:24:18
believe that suicide prevention is everybody's business. When we take the time to be vulnerable and checking on our people, we can 00:24:23
normalize mental health and we can make it OK to ask for help. So I want to encourage you to check in on your friends, your 00:24:29
families. 00:24:35
Neighbors and really I just want to say thank you for caring. It's the communities here that I see today that really do make me 00:24:41
optimistic for a brighter future with fewer suicides. 00:24:47
Do you mind sharing your name with us so that we, Yes, my name is Alyssa Selby. I'm the program coordinator for our SAS team. 00:24:53
That's our suicide education and support services. In addition, I also facilitate our Imagine Zero World County coalition. Thank 00:24:59
you. Thank you. We also like to share with us today. 00:25:04
You two turned around and looked behind. 00:25:11
Excellent. Commissioner James, did you everything you'd like to add this one? I do. I have said it before, I'll say it again. We 00:25:19
have a mental health epidemic in this nation and it's far more serious than any virus we've ever battled. It is perhaps the most 00:25:24
important public health matter that we deal with today. And we'll continue to advocate for that. And we'll continue to focus on 00:25:30
May so we don't have to focus on September. I agree with you. And so let's lean into that. 00:25:35
You who do your work in prevention and counseling, your angels and thank you for what you do. God bless you and may you continue 00:25:41
well in your work. Thanks, Mr. Button. 00:25:46
I couldn't agree more with Commissioner James. He just always has it so eloquently. But when you think of the number of of ones 00:25:51
that we have had in well county, I think of the numbers we could have without all of what you have done for us and I or the bottom 00:25:57
of my heart. Thank you so much and and Godspeed. 00:26:03
Mr. Freeman yeah. You know, I think probably just about everybody who's been touched by somebody that has committed suicide, a 00:26:10
couple of people in my life, thank you. Thankfully years ago. But, you know, it's one of those things that you just don't see it 00:26:17
coming until it's till it's seven. So what you guys do is extremely important. Scott's right. Commissioner James Wright, mental 00:26:23
health is a huge issue in this country. So thank you for what you guys do every day. 00:26:29
Mr. C And I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart as well, Just it's a very special mission that you have and not one 00:26:36
that everybody can actually embark on and not let them. 00:26:41
Suck their daily lives as well. That's a very dark place for people go and and for you to be able to to sit in that rescue 00:26:46
mission, rappel down there and and and grab these folks before they do something irreparable to themselves and others in their 00:26:51
community. Just hats off to you. That's amazing. Thank you. 00:26:57
I would agree with all my fellow commissioners as I was reading the proclamation is, Commissioner Freeman stated. Most of us have 00:27:04
been. 00:27:08
You know, involved with somebody close to us, it's, it's committed suicide. And that's actually what's running through my head was 00:27:13
those, those friends and family members that I've lost by this. And I thank you for your guys''s work and the awareness to this. 00:27:21
People need to know that there's help, there's support out there. I appreciate you and, and Commissioner James, you're right. It's 00:27:28
if we can continue to tackle mental health and, and we, we stand up May and, and and beyond May because it's all year round. 00:27:36
It's it's great work because. 00:27:44
Stay up here. 00:28:18
I'm going dead. 00:28:22
All right, everyone, 123. 00:28:39
Thank you. Thank you, officer. 00:28:47
Good to see you, dear. Thank you. Very great to see you. Good to see you. Thank you. 00:28:52
Didn't hurt me. 00:29:05
Thank you. Take care. Appreciate you being here. 00:29:13
All right, that brings us to warrants. General Warren for August 27th, 2024. Second motion by Commissioner about to approve 00:29:18
general warrants, second by Commissioner James. Any discussion hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying aye, aye. All 00:29:25
opposed. Same sign. General warrants for August 27th passes 5 to 0 bids. We have one item in bids today. Present bid B-24 hundred 00:29:32
123 Canon multifunction printers. Department of Finance. 00:29:39
Good morning. Good morning, Rose. Ever purchasing. We received 6 bids and the printing and supplies department will view the bids 00:29:46
and we'll come back for approval on September 16th. All right, any questions for Rose? Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you. 00:29:53
Have a good day. That concludes bids brings us to new business. Item number one, consider contract ID 8629 individual provider 00:29:59
contract for purchase of foster care services and a foster care home. 00:30:06
And authorized chair to sign Jerome and Roland Martin. Good morning, Jeannie. 00:30:13
Morning Commissioners Jamie Olick, Department of Human Services This is a fully certified kinship foster care provider in 00:30:16
Frederick Co and our request is approval of the contract. Any questions for Jamie move to approve Second motion by commissioner 00:30:23
saying for approval of contract ID 8629. Second by Commissioner Buck any discussion hearing none all those in favor signify by 00:30:29
saying aye aye. All opposed same sign contract ID 8629 passes 5 to 0. 00:30:35
Item number two. Consider contract. ID 8641 amendment #2 to facility usage license agreement and rental guidelines for area agency 00:30:42
on aging. AAA. 00:30:47
Senior nutrition program friendly fork and authorized chair to sign Archdiocese of Denver and Guardian Angels Catholic Church. 00:30:51
Thank you. This is for our mail site for the older adults that participate in the friendly program to receive the nutritious meals 00:30:59
in our meat site. So our request this morning is approval of the amendment. 00:31:06
All right, any questions for James? Motion by Commissioner Freeman for approval contract. ID, 8641. Second by Commissioner Buck. 00:31:14
Any discussion? 00:31:18
Hearing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye aye. All opposed. Same sign and contract ID 8641 passes 5 to 0. Thank you, 00:31:22
thank you Jamie. Item number three, consider contract ID 8659 amendment #1 the master services agreement for Flock safety platform 00:31:29
and authorized chair to sign Flock Group, Inc. 00:31:36
Good morning commissioners Sonia Kruger welcome the Sheriff's Office finance manager. I'm presenting on this contract 8659, the 00:31:44
flock amendment to you for approval and signature. The amendment addresses a refund for installation of. 00:31:52
7 poles and then also a purchase of an additional movable license plate reader under the Jag 2023 grant funding. The transaction 00:32:01
actually is has zero financial impact on the World Counties Sheriff's Office. 00:32:10
The Accounting attorney reviewed the agreement. Language in the pass around was reviewed and signed by all 5 Commissioners on the 00:32:19
22nd of August, 2024. 00:32:25
Any questions for Sonia Move to approve second Motion by Commissioner Buck for approval of contract ID 8659 second by Commissioner 00:32:32
James. Discussion. 00:32:37
Hearing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye aye. All opposed. Same sign and contract. ID 8659 passes 5 to 0. 00:32:42
Item number four consider contract ID 8664 award letter and intergovernmental agreement for 2024 Paul Cloverdale forensic science 00:32:51
improvement grant for Northern Colorado regional forensic laboratory and authorized chair to sign. 00:32:57
Sonia program for County Sheriff's Office Finance Manager I'm presenting contract 8664, the 202425 Paul Coverdale Forensic Science 00:33:05
Training Grant award to you today. The grand award is in the amount of $27,729 and will be used to cover training for the regional 00:33:13
forensic lab staff. 00:33:21
The Sheriff's Office is requesting approval for the share of the board to sign the award letter. The Grand Award has been reviewed 00:33:30
by the county's attorney and the PA was approved by all 5 commissioners also on the 22nd of August 2024. 00:33:39
All right, Any questions for Sonia move to approve second motion by Commissioner Buck for approval of contract ID 8664. Second by 00:33:48
Commissioner James. Any discussion? 00:33:53
Hearing none all those in favor signify by saying aye aye all opposed same sign contract ID 8664 passes 50. Thank you, thank you 00:33:58
and #5 consider contract ID 8655 quote and services agreement for implementation of Altech enterprise scheduling software 00:34:05
authorized chair to sign time clock plus LLC. Good morning Tina good morning, good morning commissioners Tina Powell public safety 00:34:11
communications. 00:34:17
This item was approved to be added to the agenda in the pass around on August 22nd, 2024 by all 5 County Commissioners. 00:34:24
This agreement is a replacement of our current scheduling software that we have had in place since 2013. This is a new this new 00:34:32
software offers better services, more user licenses at a lower cost. Annual cost for the software after initial setup is $13,654. 00:34:39
Our ask today is approval of the agreement and request the chair to sign. 00:34:45
All right, move to approve second motion by Commissioner Freeman for approval of contract. ID 8655. Second by Commissioner Buck. 00:34:52
Any discussion? 00:34:56
Hearing that all those in favor signify by saying aye aye. All opposed. Same sign. Contract ID 8655 passes 5 to 0. Thank you, 00:35:01
Tina. 00:35:05
I'm number six consider contract ID 8645 agreement for relocation of gas metering station and gas main for County Road 41 and 00:35:09
state Highway 52 intersection improvement project and authorized your assigned Atmos Energy Corp. Good morning good morning 00:35:16
Commissioners Eric Greenford County Public works. This agreement allows for an existing Atmos Energy gas metering station be 00:35:22
relocated in the northeast quadrant of the Kennedy Rd. 41 on State Highway 52 intersection project. 00:35:29
Existing gas meter in station was within private property prior to new road right away being acquired and therefore the Weld 00:35:36
County has to provide provide funding for relocation of the facility. 00:35:40
The estimated cost of the relocation is $199,000, seven, $194.33. The agreement also allows for 1820 linear feet of an existing 00:35:45
Atmos Energy gas main to be relocated for the roadway project and this gas main is located within Weld County Road 41 right away 00:35:54
and therefore this work must be completed. Atmos Energy sole cost now following. 00:36:02
These relocations, removal or abandonment of all gas mains no longer in service. 00:36:12
Will be completed by Weld County's roadway contractor. Reason for doing this is it lessens impact to and increases safety for the 00:36:17
traveling public. 00:36:21
These costs for removal or abandonment of the gas mains are estimated to be $8626. This amount is being credited towards the 00:36:26
existing gas metering station relocation costs. Therefore the total the total amount payable to Atmos is determined to be 00:36:34
$191,168.33. Funding for this amount is accounted for in the World County Public Works 2024 budget. 00:36:43
The agreement has been reviewed by the County Attorneys Office and signed by Atmos Energy. It was provided as a pass around dated 00:36:52
August 20th, 2024 and approved by all 5 commissioners to include on the agenda. 00:36:58
Staff is asking for the board to authorize the chair signature on the agreement so the payment can be issued at this energy and 00:37:04
their utility. Relocations can be completed prior to the end of 2025. 00:37:09
I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have questions for. 00:37:15
Move to approve second motion by Commissioner Freeman for approval of contract. ID 8645. Second by Commissioner James. Any 00:37:19
discussion? 00:37:23
Hearing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye aye. All opposed. Same sign. Contract ID 8645 passes 5 to 0. 00:37:27
Thank you, Eric. 00:37:36
Item number seven, Consider contract ID 8656 declaring the intent of Well County, Colorado to issue private activity bonds in 00:37:39
connection with financing residential facilities for low and middle income families or persons pursuant to the Colorado Private 00:37:45
Activity Bond Ceiling Allocation Act and authorized Chair to sign all necessary documents. 00:37:52
Good morning Cheryl Patella, Finance. The following is the rollover carry forward resolution related to our 2024 private activity 00:37:59
bond cap allocation. We will be rolling that cap to 2025 to align with financing plans of the two developers who are receiving the 00:38:06
cap. We're required to notify the Department of Local Affairs by September 15th of our intent related to this cap. We recommend 00:38:12
your approval. 00:38:19
Do we have any questions for Cheryl? 00:38:27
Move to prove our contact. ID 8656. 00:38:29
Second motion by Commissioner James for approval of 8656. Second by Commissioner FREEMAN. Any discussion? 00:38:33
Hearing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye aye all across same sign contract ID 8656 passes 5 to 0. That concludes new 00:38:41
business brings us to public comment. Now is the opportunity from anybody from the public to come up and state any issues they 00:38:47
have to the county commissioners. You have up to three minutes. We just actually state your name and address for the record. If 00:38:53
you can't be here today, unlike for I comment, you can always do so via e-mail at publiccomment@world.gov or at CTP at weld.gov or 00:38:59
you can do the old fashioned. 00:39:05
By mailing it to well County Clerk to the board, PO Box 7581150 OH St. Greeley Co 806 Three two. Does anybody wish to make public 00:39:11
comment today? 00:39:16
I see none. We'll go ahead and close public comment. It's 9/19 and we stand adjourned. 00:39:21
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