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HomeMy WebLinkAbout780961.tiff s • MINUTES -17kin WELD COUNTY COUNCIL c9F O stip� July 18, 1978 F<F� aim Tape 78-19/20 c ^ 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. 780961 nub %9/7� riN County Council Mint _ s July 18, 1978 M• Page 2 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, l i ( 7 /1/ ,•' ) /i '-- Beverly Thomas v G Council Secretary APPROVED ✓ fir--- Council President Hello