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HomeMy WebLinkAbout760685 • �•, MINUTES WELD COUNTY COUNCIL August 9, 1976 The Weld County Council met in special session in full conformity with the Weld County Home Rule Charter at 401 N. 15th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado, on Monday, August 9, at the hour of 1 o'clock. ROLL CALL: The meeting of. August 4 was reconvened for the purpose of interviewing five applicants for the position vacated by the death of Lacy Wilkinson. The following members were present: President, John T. Martin Vice President, Nancy Clark Councilman Floyd Oliver Councilman Bob E. White _ Applicants present: Rodney A. Cuykendall, Roggen John P. Donley, Greeley • Robert P. Martin, Greeley Irving L. Root, Greeley James C. Smee, Ft. Lupton Also present: Bonnie Hickman, Secretary; and three members of the press. INTERVIEWS: Previous to the interviews, Mr. John Martin remarked that the five above named applicants qualified for the consideration of the council since their letters of intent were submitted before August 4. The at-large term will end January 1, 1977. All the applicants were present at the start of the meeting. Each applicant was questioned individually by the council members. Questions asked were - Do you foresee any future conflicts of interest? Could you represent the County as a whole? What are your opinions on the Charter? What are your feelings on the Council hiring a performance auditor? What is your interest in county government? How do you feel about the Council's role? Is it agressive enough? At the cohclusion of the interviews, Nancy Clark added that two council positions will be open for election in November, the District 2 position and also the At-Large position. MEMORIAL PRESENTATION: The council presented a memorial plaque to Mrs. Lacy Wilkinson in honor of her husband's service to the community and the Council. • 760685 County Council Minutep Page 2 e ,August 9, 1976 • VOTING: The decision of selecting one of the five applicants was done by secret ballot. Mr. Robert P. Martin of Greeley received the most votes. Bob White made a motion that the chairman send letters of appreciation to the other four persons and also to Mr. Robert Martin instructing him in the procedures of being sworn in and the time of the next Council meeting. Nancy Clark seconded the motion. Motion carried. Bob White also made a motion that the Council accept Robert P. Martin to fill the vacancy of Lacy Wilkinson. Floyd Oliver seconded. Unanimously carried. (The chairman will first notify the new appointee by phone.) BUDGET PLANNING: Council members discussed the budget for the Council. Floyd Oliver voiced a concern to have the office hours increased. Members agreed on hiring a performance auditor for 1977. The Charter does give basis for hieing a performance auditor - see section 15-8-(7). Nancy Clark made a motion to instruct John Martin to prepare the budget as discussed. Floyd Oliver seconded the motion and carried. Salaries & Wages 3,640.00 Payroll Taxes Mileage & Meals 1,000.00 Supplies 440.00 Telephone & Telegraph 472.00 Postage 156.00 Dues & Subscriptions 77.50 Miscellaneous - Equipment-Purchase 100.00 Professional Services 15,000.00 $20,885.50 Total (The above figures are adjusted from those decided upon at the meeting.) The council discussed their role in budget review. Mr. White expressed the need for some advance information - last' years financial report and a list of the appropriations made throughout last year. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by motion of Bob White and second by Nancy Clark. Respectfully submitted, �0 7 - 754- tics, APPROVED / r 7 e.. ; Bonnie Hickman, Secretary Hello