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Weld County approves contracts, drone insurance, temporary road closures and releases $1.9M project collateral
Summary
At its March 18 meeting the board approved a hearing‑conservation contract ($3,980), drone insurance covering 22 county drones ($16,770), temporary road closures for two roundabout projects, and released a $1,897,262.25 performance bond for a completed access permit.
The Weld County Board of County Commissioners approved several operational contracts, two temporary road closures for roundabout construction and the full release of a nearly $1.9 million performance bond during its March 18 meeting.
Human Resources director Kelly Loeffler described a request to contract with Mobile Health Diagnostics for on‑site audiometric testing to expand the county’s hearing conservation program to facility and fleet staff exposed to noise above 85 decibels. The service agreement covers up to a day and a half of on‑site testing at a cost not to exceed $3,980. "A hearing conservation program is a requirement from MSHA for those that are working in our mines and public works," Loeffler said. The board approved Contract ID 10462 on a motion by Commissioner Perry Buck and a second by Commissioner Kevin Ross.
Loeffler also presented an insurance application and client authorization for unmanned aircraft systems through Arthur J. Gallagher and Global Aerospace Inc., quoting $16,770 to insure 22 county‑owned drones — a $409 increase from last year. The board authorized the chair to sign the insurance paperwork (Contract ID 10463).
Public Works detailed two temporary road closures for roundabout construction. Amy Meche said Kramer North America requested a closure of County Roads 54 and 13 from March 30 through Oct. 26 for a new roundabout; detours were coordinated with Larimer County and variable message boards and farm‑access accommodations will be used to reduce local impacts. Meche also described a closure of County Road 32 and 9½ from April 6 through July 6 for another roundabout project, noting most work on that project falls within Mead’s jurisdiction. Both closures were approved by the board.
Planning staff recommended release of full project collateral for access permit P20‑00070 for Omaha TRAC Inc., reporting that the two‑year warranty period had been satisfied and inspections by planning, public works and the town of Eaton supported release of the performance bond in the amount of $1,897,262.25. Commissioner Jason Maxey moved approval and the board carried the resolution.
The board also approved a corporate change resolution for a 7‑Eleven store on Highway 119 in unincorporated Weld County to update the listed executive on its liquor license; staff said the change was administrative after a national CEO retirement.
Most items were approved by voice vote or unanimous roll call; one recurring note in routine warrant business recorded Commissioner Kevin Ross abstaining from approval of his own commissioner warrants.
Next steps: the contracts will be executed consistent with their terms; Public Works plans to deploy detour messaging in advance of closures and maintain local access.
