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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.
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• 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,
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Bonnie Hickman, Secretary
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