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The Weld County Council met in regular session in full
conformity with the Weld County Home Rule Charter at
915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado July 18,1978 at the
hour of 9 A.M.
ROLL CALL: The following members were present:
Bob White, President
Floyd Oliver, Vice President
Robert Martin, Councilmember
John Martin, Councilmember
Nancy Clark, Councilmember
Also present: Mr. Jenkins; Bev Brown, Observer for the LWV; Reuben
Michaels; Rick Elliott; Jim Reasoner; Guy Reasoner; Commissioners
Dunbar and Roe; Dale Cutler; four other citizens; five members of
the press; and the secretary, Bev Thomas.
MINUTES: Bob Martin made a motion, seconded by John Martin, that the
June 20, 1978 meeting minutes be approved as submitted. The motion
carried unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE: Mr. White read,a letter from Mr. Jacobucci regarding
use of the Watts line. Mr. White explained to the Council that
Council personnel had been telephoning the Council President once
a week to receive instructions. Mr. White noted receipt of
Resolutions adopted by the County Commissioners regarding increase
in mileage allowance, reimbursement of moving expenses, and expense
payments for job interviewees. He mentioned receipt of a copy of
the resignation of the Youth Service Bureau personnel and a letter
for the Human Resources Committee regarding the same topic. A memo
was received from Mr. Dunbar regarding a driving training course
along with the 4-H Newsletter.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: A delegation of citizens wishing to speak to
the Council was added to the agenda.
APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS: Floyd Oliver made a motion, seconded by
Robert Martin, that the Purchase Orders numbered 0909, 0912, 14285,
and 14286 be approved as presented. The motion carried unanimously.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Floyd Oliver made a motion, seconded by Nancy Clark,
that the Council hold an executive session for thirty minutes. The
motion carried unanimously.
CITIZENS' CONCERNS: Following executive session Mr. White read from the
Home Rule Charter, Article XVI, Section 16-9, Conflict of Interest.
Mr. Elliott presented information which he felt showed that Mrs.
Steinmark had a conflict of interest. Nancy Clark suggested that Mrs.
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Steinmark be invited to hear these charges. Mr. Roe stated that Mrs.
Steinmark was not available this morning to attend the Council
meeting. Mr. Guy Reasoner presented a letter he had prepared
regarding the proposed conflict of interest. Mr. Dale Cutler and
Mr. Michaels also addressed the Council regarding their problems
with the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District and the local
Water Court.
Commissioners Dunbar and Roe stated that the Commissioners do not
refuse to hear any delegations in open session, despite a misunder-
standing regarding scheduling a particular meeting in 1977.
The importance of defining any action that the Council could take
in these complaints was discussed. It was pointed out that the
Council has no powers enabling them to delve into matters of the
Central Colorado Water Conservancy District or the Water Court.
Nancy Clark made a motion that the Council invite Mrs. Steinmark to
an open meeting or an executive session, at her option, on August 1,
1978, to discuss the allegations brought by this group, as to any
conflict of interest that she might have. Furthermore, Mrs. Steinmark
should have whomever she wishes to have with her if the meeting is
held in executive session. John Martin seconded the motion and it
carried unanimously.
AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING: After a discussion regarding the lateness of the
hour, it was determined that consideration of the Rules for Hearings,
the Rock Crusher Follow-up report and the Sign Shop report would be
considered at the Council's next meeting. Mr. Roe requested a copy
of the Rock Crusher Follow-up report and the Sign Shop report so
he could study them before the next meeting. It was pointed out
that the reports, in their present form, are not accepted by the
Council
MISCELLANEOUS: Bob White asked that a list of the reports and the
resolutions that the County Council had prepared be read. Floyd Oliver
brought up the matter of the amount of gravel available on the Davis
Ranch. A short discussion ensued.
The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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