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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
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The Weld County Council met in regular session in full e6KWU31hidcy.o.
with the Weld County Home Rule Charter at 401 N. 15th Avenue,
Greeley, Colorado, on Wednesday, March 2, 1977 at 1:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL: The meeting began with an invocation by John Martin. On roll
call the following council members were presents
Vice President Bob E. White
Councilman John T. Martin
Councilman Floyd Oliver
Also present: Seven members of the press and secretary Bonnie
Hickman.
MINUTES: The minutes of February 16, 1977 were approved unanimously by
motion of John Martin and seconded by Floyd Oliver.
REPORTS
REPORT OF TAX PAYERS' ASSOCIATION MEETING: Floyd Oliver reported he attended
the Greeley Tax Payers' Association meeting February 18. He commented
on their concerns: the dog control, the water authority bill, and the
tax assessment value. Mr. Oliver reported they had passed a resolution
asking the legislature to set the assessment on 20% of value and the
mil levy at a maximum of 50 mils.
Bob White added he attended the Ag Council meeting and that they also
were concerned with the water authority bill.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM FRANK SMITH: The Council received notice from Frank Smith
of the date set for the Council's tour of the Engineering Department
as March 8. The secretary will notify council members as to the
specific time.
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CORRESPONDENCE FROM JOHN MARTIN: A copy of a letter sent to Mr. Orville
Neighbor, Road Superintendent of District III, dated February 24,
1977, was read. In it Mr. Martin stated: "In the best interest of
Weld County and good county government, to avoid what might be
construed as a conflict of interest, I will be unable to sell any
products to Weld County for the duration of my term as county
councilman." Mr. Martin was commended on his action taken.
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March 2, 1977
REPORT ON FORT LUPTON MEETING: John Martin read a summary of the Southern
Weld County meeting held in Fort Lupton on February 17, 1977.
A copy of those minutes is attached.
NOTICE OF SOUTHERN AND NORTHERN TOWNS MEETINGS: A memorandum was read notify-
ing the Council of the March 17 and 24 Northern and Southern Towns
meetings of Weld County. Several council members will be attending.
PERSONNEL DIRECTOR: Mr. Charles Lucia, Director of the Personnel Department,
discussed with the Council the reorganization and future plans for
this department. Since taking this position in October of 1976, he
has done much to improve this department. He reported that over the
past three months a study was performed on the number of people seek-
ing employment through the county's personnel office. He is also
gradually revising the personnel department manual.
He discussed with the council the procedure for pay raises, the
use of the grievance board, and time-off allowances. His major
concern was that the personnel office files were moved into the new
payroll office. They plan on hiring extra office help during the summer
to replace pertinent files in the personnel office. He noted the
need for a supervisory training program and a safety officer. He also
stated that he is planning on submitting the new pay reclassification
system at the 1978 budget hearings.
The Council was very much impressed with the work Mr. Lucia has done
and John Martin made a motion, seconded by Floyd Oliver, to write a
letter to the commissioners commending Mr. Lucia. Motion carried.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned by motion of Floyd
Oliver and second by John Martin.
Respectfully submitted,
Bonnie Hickman APPROVED 42-1,-,69C'�_fj
Council Secretary
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Feb. 17 , 1977
A Southern Weld County meeting was held 2/17/77 in Ft . Lupton at the
School Administration Building. Ft . Lupton Mayor Joe Martinez opened
the meeting, welcoming all in attendance . He introduced County officials
present . The officials were County Commissioners Leonard Roe and Ed
Dunbar ; County Council members John Martin, Robert Martin and Floyd
Oliver ; County Clerk & Recorder Mary Ann Feuerstein and Motor Vehicle
Dept . Supervisor Bonnie Smith.
Mrs . Feuerstein stated services could not be provided this year, but
money could be budgeted for 1978. This budget , of- course, would have
to be approved by the County Commissioners . She explained there are
24 different types of license plates and as stickers will be issued for
the next 5 years , instead of plates , 1978 would be a good time to implement
services . She explained documents can be recorded by mail and there is
a great liability when documents get on record .
Dick Easton stated he thinks the meeting should be addressed to offering
full county services to the area .
Commissioner Leonard Roe stated he has presented a list to the County
Attorney for legal opinions on the feasibility of offering some services
to Southern Weld . Mr. Roe said he believes these services to our area
are very important and is committed to providing these , however, it -should
be done right so the services will stay established . The County Attorney
recommends that no branch service be given as to recording documents as
serious errors could be made . Mr. Roe has asked the Colo. Director of
Revenue to consider a drivers license bureau in Ft . Lupton and if the
need is shown, we would have a good chance of acquiring a bureau. Due
to a licensing bureau being in Brighton, however, the State may determine
the need for one in Ft . Lupton would not be sufficient .
Comments were made on citizens being able to conduct county business
without losing a days work; an 800 telephone line was ,suggested for
information purposes - Bonnie Smith stated it is extremely difficult
to verify all information, concerning motor vehicles, on the phone
without seeing the papers . Other items commented on was the Commissioners
control the budget ; if services would be required on a daily basis or if
certain days would be suffiecent .
John Martin explained what the City of Ft . Lupton is doing in regards to
a new complex. The City would rather the County construct their own
building but Ft . Lupton is interested enough to provide a building if the
County cannot do so. Bob Shreave, of NHP&Q, stated he has talked to
Judge Carpenter about a District Court in Ft. Lupton. Judge Carpenter
said when a suffiecient courtroom is available, court could be held in
Ft . Lupton.
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Commissioner Ed Dunbar stated the Centennial Building should be paid
for in 1978 from federal funds . He does not think all of the federal
funds should be spent on capital outlay but more for items that deal
with people .
It was suggested Planning assistance should be available along with
other County services and a committee should be appointed to negotiate
with the county for our requests .
J. Lee Sears stated he recommends the mandate of the people be respected
and immediate action be taken to provide the services requested .
It was reported the Human Resources has requested vehicles for Senior
Aide co-ordinators from the G.S.A. We have a moral obligation to
take care of the elderly. Citizen input is needed when the county
budget is considered . A County Dog Control ordinance would allow a
county agent to pick up dogs running at large but this would not
include incorporated areas.
Jim Summers said he attended the annual convention of the Colo .
Water Congress and suggested towns implement programs for water
conservancy.
A meeting of the Commissioners and Southern Weld officials will be
held 3/24/77 at Del Camino in the Ramada Inn.
County Assessor should have information on tax assessments in the
near future .
Meeting adjourned :
Time -10: 30 P.M.
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