December 4, 2023 Minutes

Weld County Fair Board Minutes

December 4, 2023

Meeting called to order by President Aaron Helus at 6:00 p.m.

Members Present: Aaron Helus, Isaia Aricayos, Bailey Naibauer, Levi Loveland, Tom Bledsoe and Courtney Smith

Ex-Officio/Staff Present: Hannah Swanbom, Mikayla Gabel, Larry Hooker, and Kim Eastwood

Agenda: additions under new business

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda by Tom Bledsoe, second by Levi Loveland; motion passed.

Special Guests/Requests:

  1. Kristy Campbell, Teresa Johnson (via Zoom), Matt and Zemery Webber

1) Royalty Update - presented by Duke Nikoli - meeting of the committee on November 2, Christmas Tree decorating at UCCC; three winter light parades scheduled for this month, working on additional sponsors.

2) Matt and Zemery Webber - Zemery would like to show her goat and horse but has a schedule conflict, she is asking board to consider changing the schedule to accommodate her and other exhibitors in similar conflict.

Old Business:

  1. Drug Testing SOP Amendments and Updates - MOTION by Tom Bledsoe to approve SOP as presented, second by Courtney Smith; motion passed.  MOTION by Levi Loveland to approve Drug Testing Penalties as submitted, second by Courtney Smith; motion passed.

New Business:

  1. 2024 Budget Review and Approval - MOTION by Tom Bledsoe to accept budget as recommended by Treasurer, second by Bailey Naibauer; motion passed.
  2. Friend of the Fair, Fairbook Dedication, and Shining Star - need to start considerations; Shining Star names to consider: Marisa Bartman, competed with US Equestrian Team last year in Dubai; Cassandra Shoemaker - steer roping - first female in college to reach finals this year; Collin Oschner, college student, entrepreneur and successful ranch horse competitor.
  3. 2024 Fair Tent Needs and Discussion - a few quotes received; the board request additional quote for just cattle holding pen and not arena; Miakyla will check further on quote and size needed; recommend we continue with 60' X 120' for hogs
  4. 4H transfer family (Davis family) due to job, moving next June to area from WI - exhibited Goat and Rabbits last year, working on completing ID process starting before moving and completing after to ensure qualification and smooth transition; Larry Hooker will work with family; the office appreciates the family beginning to work on transfer now - MOTION by Tom Bledsoe to accept transfer of Davis family from WI to CO, second by Levi Loveland; motion passed.
  5. Committee Reports
    • Premier Exhibitor – Landon Cogburn – Committee – nothing to report at this time.
    • Carcass Contest – Isaia Aricayos – Kristy Campbell – nothing to report at this time. 
    • All-Around Showmanship – Aaron Helus – Debbie Carpio – nothing to report at this time.
    • Drug Testing – Courtney Smith – Lynn Erickson –nothing to report at this time.
    • Education – Tom Bledsoe – Shannon Bailey – Cam’s Academy – nothing to report at this time.
    • Jr Livestock Sale – Landon Cogburn – Board –recommended add Britney Bangert to committee, MOTION to accept membership by Tom Bledsoe, second by Bailey Naibauer; motion passed.
    • Security, Parking, and Risk Management – Levi Loveland –will schedule meeting beginning of next year.  
    • Royalty – Tom Bledsoe –Katrina Loveland membership application received to join committee; MOTION by Tom Bledsoe to accept recommendation, second by Bailey Naibauer; motion passed.
    • Livestock/Animal Health – Bailey Naibauer – Kristy Campbell –majority of committee would like to change start of goat show later due to horse show conflict; asking Board to consider; recommend breeding goat show to start at 10 am and proceed from there keeping in mind not going too late into the evening if possible; horse council and livestock committee agree; MOTION by Tom Bledsoe to accept recommendation from committee, second by Bailey Naibauer; motion passed.

Announcements/ General Discussion:

  1. Next Meeting Jan 8 @ 6 PM, Extension Office

Meeting adjourned by Aaron Helus at 7:27 PM

Respectfully Submitted,
Isaia K Aricayos
Weld County Fair Board Secretary

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