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Votes at a glance: Weld County board approves routine contracts, budgets and agreements
Summary
At its regular meeting commissioners approved multiple consent items, warrants, contracts, MOUs and resolutions including a $3,181,977 contribution to the county insurance pool and a $65,000 MOA with the East Colorado SBDC; the board continued the IFC consent item for further work.
The Weld County Board of Commissioners approved a series of routine items during its Wednesday meeting, including contracts, resolutions and a memorandum of agreement. Key votes are summarized below.
What the board approved
- Consent agenda (vacation and recombination parcel for Charles McFarland): moved by Commissioner Jason Maxey, seconded by Commissioner Kevin Ross; approved by voice vote.
- General warrants: moved by Commissioner Scott James, seconded by Commissioner Lynette Peppler; approved by voice vote.
- Commissioner warrants for Perio (including Perry Elbeck): motion recorded and approved after roll call (Yes votes recorded for Commissioners Maxey, Peppler, Ross, James and Buck).
- Contract ID 10140 — Salud Family Health (Medicaid eligibility technician): Jamie Ulrich, Department of Human Services, described a colocated Medicaid eligibility technician whose salary is partially reimbursed by Salud; Commissioner Lynette Peppler moved, Commissioner Scott James seconded; Contract ID 10140 was approved.
- Contract ID 10159 — Colorado counties casualty and property pool (CTASI): Kelly Loeffler, Human Resources, said Weld County’s total contribution to the pool for 2026 is $3,181,977; Commissioner Kevin Ross moved, Commissioner Jason Maxey seconded; the board approved the contract for participation in the pool.
- OEM reorganization resolution: authorized reorganization of the Weld County Office of Emergency Management after staff noted a loss of grant funding for an exercise/training coordinator; motion moved by Commissioner Scott James, seconded by Commissioner Lynette Peppler; approved.
- IGA with the Town of Kingsburg for Oil & Gas staff assistance: presented by Brett; Commissioner Jason Maxey moved, Commissioner Kevin Ross seconded; the board approved the IGA authorizing the chair to sign.
- Martindale Consultants contract extension: Jennifer (budget manager) said the county requests $180,000 for 2026 to continue audits/evaluation services for oil and gas property reporting; Commissioner Scott James moved, Commissioner Jason Maxey seconded; the board approved the extension.
- MOU — Adult Treatment Court and DUI Court (Nineteenth Judicial District): the MOU is reimbursement-only, authorizing up to $50,000 but payable only after other funding sources are exhausted; Commissioner Lynette Peppler moved, Commissioner Jason Maxey seconded; approved.
- MOA — East Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC): $65,000 from the Weld County Economic Development Trust Fund for 2026; moved by Commissioner Jason Maxey, seconded by Commissioner Kevin Ross; approved.
- Cancellation of certain outstanding accounts receivable: staff described statutory authority for canceling delinquent personal property accounts and water accounts older than six years and presented an exhibit listing accounts; the packet said the total amount as presented (packet language) is "143,700, $273.21." Commissioner Kevin Ross moved, Commissioner Lynette Peppler seconded; the resolution was approved.
What the board deferred
- Consent to enforcement of the 2024 International Fire Code with amendments (Berthoud Fire Protection District overlap): after extended discussion the board voted to continue the item to Feb. 18, 2026 and requested a work session with affected fire districts.
The meeting concluded after one member of the public, Patrick Redmond, introduced himself and identified his volunteer role with a gubernatorial campaign; no further public testimony was offered.
Record of movers and seconders for key items and formal outcomes are summarized in the actions array accompanying this article.
