Chris D'Ovidio

The meeting commenced with a proclamation recognizing Groundwater Awareness Week, March 8th through 14th, 2026, highlighting the importance of wellwater safety and services provided by the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. Following the proclamation, the Board addressed several bid items. They approved the contract for security services for all county properties, awarding it to Trust Security Group Incorporated. In relation to concrete repairs for the washbay, the second low bidder, CH Concrete, was recommended for award after the low bidder failed to meet specifications by omitting costs. An award was also recommended for the Fort Lupton Salt and Sand Shed Repairs to Brave Bear Custom Builders. New business included considering and subsequently approving temporary road closures for construction projects on County Road 59 and County Road 13, which involve full mill and paving projects.

The meeting commenced with a pledge of allegiance. Key discussions and actions included the approval of minutes from the February 18, 2026 meeting and certification of public hearings from the same date. A significant portion of the meeting involved recognizing the Roosevelt Ruff Riders Day and presenting a proclamation celebrating their fifth consecutive Class 4A State Championship victory, including acknowledging individual athletes and the head coach. In finance and procurement matters, the Board approved general warrants and commissioner warrants. Several bids were awarded, including the design contract for the County Roads 34 and 17 roundabout and bridge replacement project to Atkins Realis, and the abatement and demolition of West Block North facilities to Ancon 2 Constructors Inc. Under new business, the Board approved accepting grant award terms for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for shared office space with Volunteers of America Colorado branch to serve veterans, an MOU for the Weld County Competency Docket Pilot Project, and an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Federal Mineral Lease District Board regarding payments for highway and rural programs.

The meeting included the reading of Code Ordinance 2026-06 regarding the adoption of the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code, which complies with recent state statutes. The consent agenda was approved. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to recognizing the Windsor Wizards All Girls Cheer Team for their second consecutive Class 4A state championship victory, highlighting their resilience and hard work. In bid approvals, the Board recommended awarding design services for the Weld County Judicial Center to Fentress Studios for $378,000 following an RFP process. Bids for 2026 hot and warm mix asphalt supply were awarded to Martin Marietta Materials Incorporated, and the 2026 crack seal supply was awarded to Maxwell Products Incorporated. New business included the approval of the 2025 Impact Assistance Grant application for state parks and wildlife areas totaling $7,781.78, the declaration of certain equipment as surplus property for auction sale, and the approval of license agreements for private lateral ditch crossing improvements for the High Plains Boulevard project.

The meeting included separate proceedings for the Housing Authority Board, which conducted a roll call and approved minutes from January 26, 2026. The main Board meeting addressed the approval of minutes from February 9th and February 11th, 2026, and approved the consent agenda and general warrants. Key discussions and approvals involved bids for the Motorpool Complex Renovation and Addition (awarded to TCC Corporation), the renovation of the Household Hazardous Waste Facility (awarded to G2 Construction due to the first bidder's incomplete response), and material hauling services (awarded to 4XI Industrial). Further items included approving the purchase of four vehicles through cooperative purchasing, authorizing participation in online bail bond posting per state legislation, approving an MOU for the Weld County Early Childhood Executive Council membership, approving the 2026 annual program plan for child support services, reappointing veterans service officers, approving an urgent contract for the replacement of damaged rooftop units at 1401 North 17th Avenue, approving a grant application for FDA voluntary retail food regulatory program standards, updating a contract related to syphilis field delivered therapy and jail-based STI programs, approving a partnership with Community Cradle for maternal and child health support, and formally recording an extension for the temporary closure of County Road 34. Finally, a temporary closure for County Road 14, between County Roads 31 and 37, was approved for March 2nd through March 16th for a water main installation.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call, noting three out of five commissioners were present. Key agenda items included the certification of public hearings from August 27th, 2025, and approval of the consent agenda. During presentations, a Certificate of Achievement was presented to Cindy Nazco of the Weld County Extension Office in recognition of her service. New business involved the approval of Contract ID 9889, the Employment First Program Operator Plan for federal fiscal year 2025 to 2026, and the approval of a partial vacation of use by special review permit USR 1160 for Kors Energy Company. Additionally, the board approved a request to temporarily extend hours of operation for AMUSR-0-1002, a mineral resource development site operated by LG Everest Inc., to accommodate concrete pours for an I25 North Lanes project.