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Among the approvals, the board accepted a low bid from Front Range Roofing Systems LLC for $435,000 to replace the roof on the Weld County North Jail (leased facility). The motion to award bid B2400150 was moved by Commissioner Scott James, seconded by Commissioner Kevin D. Ross, and approved by voice vote.

The board also approved acceptance of a $9,200 Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force grant to support the regional crime lab’s digital forensics work. Darren Ford, described in the meeting as the Weld County Sheriff’s Office regional crime lab director, presented the request and asked commissioners to accept the award to support the lab’s digital forensics section. The acceptance motion was moved by Commissioner Scott James and seconded by Commissioner Kevin D. Ross; commissioners approved the grant acceptance.

Public health contracts: County public‑health staff presented and the board approved several diagnostic and imaging contracts to support tuberculosis screening and the Women’s Wellness Connection cancer‑screening program. The board separately approved professional services agreements to have imaging read by Radiology Imaging Association PC (Contract ID 8966) and Banner‑affiliated providers in Loveland and Greeley (Contract IDs 8968, 8969, 8970, 8971). Those motions were moved and seconded by commissioners and approved by voice vote.

The Department of Public Health and Environment also received approval to contract with Cranberry Peak Consulting LLC (Contract ID 8976) for customization, support and integration services for the AthenaOne electronic medical‑records system used by county health staff. A department representative said the work is intended to produce reports required by grant deliverables and to improve use of the county’s EMR system.

Opioid settlement funds: The board approved a cooperation agreement (Contract ID 8989) with the Weld Opioid Regional Council to fund a full‑time employee who serves as a substance‑abuse educator and liaison to the regional opioid council. The contract includes about $13,000 to purchase and distribute NARCAN to entities within Weld County, according to the presentation.

Appointments and elections: The board confirmed a slate of annual appointments to advisory boards and elected internal leadership for 2025: Perry L. Buck was re‑elected chair and Scott James was elected chair pro tem. The board also appointed David Eisenberg to the North Front Range Water Quality Board and approved several commissioner assignments to advisory bodies.

Votes at a glance: All items listed below were approved by voice vote unless noted.
- Bid B2400150: Weld County North Jail Second East Roof Replacement — Award to Front Range Roofing Systems LLC, $435,000. Motion: Commissioner Scott James; Second: Commissioner Kevin D. Ross; Outcome: approved.
- Contract ID 8996 (ICAC grant acceptance): Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force grant — $9,200 to support digital forensics. Mover: Commissioner Scott James; Second: Commissioner Kevin D. Ross; Outcome: approved.
- Contract ID 8966: Professional services agreement — Radiology Imaging Association PC (image reads) for Women’s Wellness Connection. Outcome: approved.
- Contract IDs 8968, 8969, 8970, 8971: Diagnostic services agreements — Banner Imaging Services Colorado LLC and Banner Health dba Banner North Colorado Medical Center for TB and cancer screening imaging in Loveland and Greeley. Outcome: approved.
- Contract ID 8976: Professional services — Cranberry Peak Consulting LLC for AthenaOne EMR customization/integration. Outcome: approved.
- Contract ID 8989: Cooperation agreement — Weld Opioid Regional Council; funds continue a public‑health position and allocate about $13,000 for NARCAN distribution. Outcome: approved.
- Appointment: David Eisenberg to North Front Range Water Quality Board. Outcome: approved.
- Multiple routine resolutions (2025 meeting schedule, publication of proceedings, posting locations, commissioner coordinator assignments, approvals of prior minutes and warrants): Outcome: approved.

What was said: Toby Taylor of purchasing explained the roofing bid and identified Front Range Roofing Systems LLC as the low bidder. Darren Ford said the ICAC grant would help support the digital forensics section of the regional crime lab. A public‑health presenter identified the AthenaOne contract as necessary to meet grant reporting deliverables and to optimize the county EMR.

No substantive public opposition or extended public comment was recorded on these items during the meeting.

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The ordinance implements local zoning rules tied to the 2022 state ballot measure, Proposition 122, which decriminalized certain natural psychedelic plants and fungi for adults 21 and older. Staff recommended allowing such facilities in industrial zones and reported no changes at second reading; the board voted to adopt the ordinance after a motion by Commissioner Scott James and a second from Commissioner Kevin D. Ross.

Why it matters: County leaders said the ordinance is intended to preserve local land‑use control by setting where state‑licensed natural medicine facilities may locate, rather than leaving siting entirely to state action. The item drew several statements of opposition from commissioners who said they personally oppose the policy but felt obligated to follow the voter‑approved state law.

Commissioner Scott James said, \"I disagree with it, but voter has spoken in the state of Colorado.\" Commissioner Cross added that, despite personal objections, commissioners \"have to follow through with the law\" and that local zoning is the appropriate place to determine where the facilities may be sited. No members of the public spoke during the allotted public comment period.

The ordinance was presented to the board and recommended by county staff; the board previously recommended approval at first reading on Dec. 16, 2024. On Monday the board approved second reading without amendment.

Action and next steps: The board’s motion to approve second reading was made by Commissioner Scott James and seconded by Commissioner Kevin D. Ross; the second reading carried with all commissioners saying \"aye.\" The ordinance will be incorporated into the Weld County Code as amended at second reading.

Additional context: The presenters told commissioners this measure applies only to natural (non‑synthetic) substances regulated under Proposition 122. The county’s approach confines facilities to industrial zones rather than residential or commercial districts, a restriction staff said was intended to limit neighborhood impacts while complying with state law.

The county did not identify any immediate implementation deadlines tied to the ordinance during the meeting; staff said they had no changes to report at second reading and offered to answer follow‑up questions.

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Weld County commissioners approve routine contracts, a roofing bid and opioid and grant funds; multiple appointments confirmed

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