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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
June 21, 1977
The Weld County Council met in regular session in full
conformity with the Weld County Home Rule Charter at
9th Avenue and 9th Street, Greeley, Colorado, June 21,
1977 at the hour of nine o'clock.
ROLL CALL: The meeting began with an invocation by Nancy Clark, President.
The following members were present:
Nancy Clark, President
Bob E. White, Vice President
John T. Martin, Councilman
Floyd Oliver, Councilman
Bob Martin, Councilman
Also present: County Commissioners: Mr. Leonard Roe; Mr. Ed Dunbar.
Landowner: Mr. Frank Baty. Three members of the press; and secretary,
Bonnie Hollis
MINUTES: Bob White made a motion the minutes from the special May 31, 1977
and June 2, 1977 meetings be adopted. John Martin seconded the mo-
tion and it was unanimously carried.
CORRESPONDENCE: Nancy Clark read a memo stating that Mr. Lucia, personnel
director, was leaving the county and a new personnel director would
have to be hired.
Nancy stated that calendar orders for the new year would have to
be taken care of now if any of the members wanted to order one.
None were ordered.
Nancy stated that the information they had requested concerning de-
partmental expenditures had been received. This was passed around
for examination by all members.
Nancy read an invitation by the Greeley Stampede Committee concerning
a barbecue and the rodeo. All members of the Council were invited
to attend these functions on Thursday, June 30, 1977.
A memo from Mr. Petrucci from Buildings and Grounds was read which
stated that they are able to make signs.
Nancy read the Commissioners Resolution regarding the use of County
vehicles and County equipment which was adopted on June 13, 1977.
After going through the list of regulations concerning these vehicles
and equipment, there was a time of discussion.
It was noted by one of the commissioners that this policy had
been around for a long time, it had just been revised and formalized.
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Bob White asked what method was used to get the information in
the resolution to the ones who actually use the vehicles and equip-
ment. The answer given by a commissioner was that they were informed
by the department heads or that it was already posted. Nancy Clark
inquired how the commissioners fit into the use of these vehicles.
The answer was that they use them very rarely; they just usually don't
use them.
Bob Martin asked whether any of the supervisors ever take the
vehicles home in the evenings. The commissioners stated that it was
a possibility, but they didn't know when it would happen. Nancy
brought out that according to the list, there shouldn't be any ex-
ceptions to the rules stated. Floyd Oliver reported having seen a
County vehicle parked in front of a house on several occasions. The
reason given by a commissioner for this was that there are some men
who are on 24-hour call. Nancy felt that the resolution would be of
little value unless it listed any exceptions that could possibly occur.
The commissioners stated that the only exception they could think
of would be people who are on call.
Nancy stated that copies of the State Legislative ethics had been
received and a copy of this was given to each member.
REPORTS
HEALTH SERVICES: Bob White stated that the Weld County General Hospital
was going to close part of the wings. One of the commissioners
commented that the hospital has already closed three wings and
will possibly close a fourth. It is a possibility that one of
the wings will be turned into a nursing home wing.
FINANCES: Bob Martin stated that the expenditures for special counsel were
under the estimated amount. Nancy stated that Mr. Dority had been
hired by the County Commissioners to be the finance officer. She
was very happy to see that they had hired him. She asked if they
would be using the same budget plan as had been used during the
last few years or if there were to be new procedures for the budget.
A commissioner answered that many of the commissioners have definite
ideas about how the budget should be set up. The major change will
be more communication between departments. Nancy stated that she
felt that "budget by objectives", which gives better understanding
of why a department receives the answer they do, would be a good plan.
Bob White said a big concern last year was that many peoples" salaries
were being adjusted during meetings. It was a general feeling that
this was not the way to handle budget adjustments.
PLANNING: SHERIFF: Nancy inquired whether or not a date had been set for
the completion of the jail complex. The answer given by a com-
missioner was that it should be done by the first of next year.
The original date was May, 1978, so they are moving ahead of
schedule.
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OLD BUSINESS:
Nancy stated that Stone, Gray, and Company have not adjusted their
work schedule and that the job in question would require 26 man
hours. Two things they are working on: 1) Reviewing the Road
and Bridge Policy procedures. 2) Accounting system. They plan
to prepare a report and give the amount for future costs. They
plan to do this sometime within the next ten days. They will be
calling back in the next day or two to set up an interview. On
June 9, they were sent a packet of any pertinent information which
should have been helpful to them. On June 15, they were sent an
article from the Tribune explaining the IGA. By the next meeting
they should have completed the initial stage of their work.
The Council discussed the legal counsel to write the Loustalet
resolution. Floyd Oliver stated that there were several young
attornies with just a year or two experience that would like
some work. They could possibly be contacted. He further sug-
gested that a semi-retired attorney could be hired. He did state,
however, that he preferred a young attorney because they are
more aggressive. Bob White made a motion that Mrs. Clark be
authorized to engage the services of an attorney to meet with
the Council to draw up the agreement for the resolution. It
was seconded by John Martin and the motion carried unanimously.
Bob White stated that he felt the attorney should sit down with
the entire Council to discuss this resolution. Nancy said that
she would contact him and ask him to attend the next meeting of
July 5. Everyone felt this would be a good idea.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Frank Baty from Kersey was recognized to state a problem
he had concerning the removal of gravel from his property. He
was trying to get settled up with the county. He stated that
this problem had been brought before the commissioners with
little respone; it had also been brought to the County Council
with little response. Bob White asked if the county attorney
had been contacted. Mr. Baty stated that he had done this and
that he did nothing. He further stated that since January,
1977 he had tried on numerous occasions to get some satisfaction
from numerous individuals as to the amount of gravel removed
and the amount to be paid him. A lengthy discussion followed in
which Mr. Baty repeatedly stated his problem and wanted to know
why he was not getting any answers. Everyone seemed to be giving
him the run-around. He stated that the Council should have com-
plete information concerning his situation and wanted to know
why they had not acted on it. Nancy said that she had received
some information, but it certainly was not extensive. Bob White
made a motion that the Council study (give future consideration)
as to whether there is anything the Council needs to do to give
this matter further consideration. Floyd Oliver seconded the
motion and it carried unanimously. Nancy stated that the role
of the Council is to be a facilitator rather than a decision
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maker. More discussion followed concerning the role of the
Council and what could be done to investigate the matter fur-
ther. John Martin made a motion to have a hearing to try to
determine whether Mr. Baty was given ample consideration of his
request. Rob White seconded the motion. A discussion followed.
Flo-yd Oliver stated that a decision would have to he made as to
who would be at the hearing. John Martin said that : hey would
have to be careful that it did not turn out to be one-sided.
Nancy stated that Mr. Baty should be informed as to who the
Council is inviting and tell him to bring anyone who could sub-
stantiate his case. The motion carried unanimously. It was
decided that July 12 would he the possible hearing date and
Nancy asked John to write a letter to the people who would be
coming to the hearing.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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