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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
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The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity with the Qlt�
Home Rule Charter, Monday, June 21, 2010, 6:30 p.m. at the Weld County Centennial
Center, 915 10th Street, Greeley, CO. _ c, V t U
ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by President Perry Buck. Vice President
Don Mueller, Councilwoman Ginny Buczek and Councilmen John Kivimaki and Charles
Tucker were present, constituting a quorum of the members. Also present was Steve
Moreno, Gaye Florio and Karla Ford, Council Secretary.
PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Councilman Kivimaki made a motion to approve the June
21, 2010 agenda with the noted mileage change for Councilwoman Buczek. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Tucker and carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Mueller a motion to approve the May 17,
2010 minutes. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kivimaki and carried.
REVIEW PROGRAM:
Weld County Clerk and Recorder Steve Moreno distributed a handout that contained
information regarding his department. This area consists of motor vehicle, recording
and elections. General information was given about the year 2009.
Motor Vehicle titled and registered 478,202 vehicles which generated $54.4 million
which goes to the state and then is distributed to school districts, county and other
entities. Late fees that went into effect last June, $1.2 million was brought in. The
county only retains 10% of that amount and the state receives the remaining balance.
Security has been discussed with the Board of County Commissioners for the Clerk and
Recorder's office. Some residents have been coming into the office upset and have
made some threats. There have been talks about security cameras and glass put into
the Greeley office. There has not been a security recommendation for the other two
locations as they are connected to a Sheriffs office.
The Recording Department includes real estate records, UCC records, military
discharges, school records, maps and plats, marriage licenses and release deeds of
trust. There were 70,321 recordings in 2009 and 232,815 recorded pages with $1.7
million generated. Marriage licenses have dropped a bit since 2008. The number of
eRecordings have increased. Four research machines have been purchased and were
placed in Greeley and Del Camino to help with transactions. The copy fee has
decreased from $1.25 to .25 per copy due to the 2007 Senate Bill 45. House Bill 1007
was passed and as of July 1, 2010 it will be $11.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each
additional page for standard recording.
The Primary Election is coming up in August 2010. There will be 34 voting center sites.
One change for this year is to move one vote center from west Greeley to the east side
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of Highway 85. There were 112,276 active registered voters for 2009 in Weld County.
Voter Turnout was 30.31%, which was not a presidential election. Early voting has
increased. Vote by mail-in ballot was 34,027 for 2009 and is continually climbing as
with other counties. Senate Bill 234 made it a permanent mail-in ballot. There are
56,355 Weld residents with permanent mail-in ballots.
In response to Councilman Mueller and regarding fraud during the election, Mr. Moreno
said there is no perfect election and their department does everything humanly possible
to stop fraud. There are many checks and balances for all ballots. If fraud is found, it is
turned over the Weld County District Attorney's Office.
The Clerk and Recorder's office continues to educate voters through local newspapers,
T.V. stations, radio stations and website.
The website has been updated and there is a registered voter search. Exact
information has to be given in order to find requested voter information.
In January 2010, it was implemented that county office positions now apply/file for the
affidavit for candidacy through the Colorado Secretary of State. However, petitions do
come through the county office.
As of April 1st, residents can go on-line and register to vote. This is new to the state of
Colorado. For security purposes, many different pieces of information must be given in
order to verify the resident for voter registration.
Important upcoming dates include July 12 — Last day to register to vote in Primary
Election and last day to change affiliation, July 19 — Ballots begin to be mailed, August 2
— Early voting begins, August 10 — Primary Election, October 4 — Last day to register to
vote for General Election, October 18 — Early voting begins for General Election,
October 26 — Last day to apply for a ballot to be mailed, November 2 — General Election
Day.
Councilman Kivimaki commended Mr. Moreno and his staff at the Del Camino office for
providing great service. Councilwoman Buck also commended Mr. Moreno and all of
his staff on working so hard and doing an excellent job.
OLD BUSINESS:
2011 Budget
The 2011 proposed budget information was distributed. Councilman Kivimaki made a
motion to approve the 2011 budget. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tucker
and passed. A formal budget letter will be forwarded to Don Warden.
NEW BUSINESS:
2010 Salary Setting
2010 Salary Setting information was distributed to the council. They will review
information and discuss at upcoming meetings.
Petitions — Council Openings
Information regarding the petition pick-up for the Weld County Council openings was
distributed to the council. There are two positions that will be on the November ballot—
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1 At-Large and 1- District 3. The Weld County Clerk and Recorder and the Weld
County Council will post a press release regarding the petitions and openings.
Coordinator Reports
Councilwoman informed the council regarding a resident that had found pornography on
the Weld County Assessor website. After looking into the matter with Commissioner
Rademacher, ACS, Chris Woodruff, it was discovered it was through a Google search
and not a Weld County website. When the website was reviewed, it was linked to many
different state/county keywords. ACS was able to work with Google to resolve the
problem. Predators are able to link anyone to their websites. Councilwoman Buczek
talked with the resident and explained the situation.
Councilwoman Buczek also attended the Legislative Issues Dinner and learned about
upcoming ballot measure for the November election.
Upcoming Meetings
The council was invited to the upcoming Weld County Medical Clinic Open House on
July 13, 2010.
Payment of Bills
Councilman Kivimaki made a motion for the bills to be paid as listed below:
Mileage for Councilwoman Perry Buck $ 10.56
Mileage for Councilwoman Ginny Buczek $ 87.84
Mileage for Councilman John Kivimaki $ 43.20
Mileage for Councilman Charles Tucker $ 18.72
Windsor Beacon— Report to the People $ 125.42
The motion was seconded by Councilman Tucker and passed.
ADJOURNMENT: By acclamation the me was adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
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