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MINUTES 001 19 1977 , I I
WELD COUNTY COUNCIL U
October 4, 1977 GREELEY, COLO.
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, October 4,
1977 at the hour of nine o'clock.
ROLL CALL: The following members were present:
Nancy Clark, President
Bob E. White, Vice President
John T. Martin, Councilman
Floyd Oliver, Councilman
Robert Martin, Councilman
Also present: Mr. Robert Ray; Sheriff Bower; Undersheriff
Shockley; Wanda Allen; 5 members of the press; and the
secretary, Bev Thomas. Present for a brief time: Commis-
sioners Norm Carlson and Ed Dunbar.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: Nancy Clark made two additions to the
agenda: 1) Council would be meeting with their lawyer in
Executive Session 2) Council's response to advertisement
in Greeley Tribune. Bob White added the request for the
County Attorneys ' time sheets. r`
MINUTES: Bob White made a motion that the September 20, 1977
minutes be adopted. The motion was seconded by Bob Martin
and carried. Floyd Oliver made a motion that the minutes
of the September 23, 1977 meeting be adopted. Bob Martin
seconded the motion and it carried.
CORRESPONDENCE: Nancy Clark mentioned memos received from the
finance office and buildings and grounds and read an
invitation to an Energy Symposium.
REPORTS:
ENGINEERING: Floyd Oliver stated that the Commissioners are now
considering the need for a north-south road east of Ft. Lupton
to eliminate schoolbuses having to cross railroad tracks
numerous times. He thought this was an important request and
that it required careful consideration.
PLANNING: Nancy Clark stated that during October the final
emissions tests are to be completed on the Rolanda Feed. Company
operation.
MILLER RESOLUTION: Nancy explained the background of the Bob Miller
conflict of interest case handled by the Council in October, 1976.
After an Executive Session with their attorney to receive advice •
on this matter, the Council reconvened the public meeting.
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Bob White made a motion that the Council instruct Mr. Robert
Ray to reexamine the actions taken by the Council previously
regarding the Miller conflict of interest case and-that Mr.
Ray should draw up a resolution to state the Council 's
decision on that matter. Floyd Oliver seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously.
MEETING WITH SHERIFF AND UNDERSHERIFF: Nancy introduced Mr.
Bower and Mr. Shockley. She explained that the Council
wished to discuss the 1978 Budget with the Sheriff because
of the large increases requested by the Sheriff's Department.
Sheriff Bower said that their 1978 Budget request was virtually
the same as their 1977 Budget. However, in their proposed
supplemental budget (Revenue Sharing money) there were requests
to cover new programs.
Nancy asked the Sheriff to discuss where he sees his budget
increase needs and why the increases are necessary. The Sheriff
explained that 54 additional staff members will be required to
staff the new jail. He pointed out that the new jail creates
10 new positions, but every position requires 5.1 persons to
fill it because of the 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week coverage
required.
He added that the new jail will provide separate facilities
for females and juveniles. He stated that many requirements
for housing prisoners, such as health services, recently decreed
necessary in the courts are not met in the present jail.
It was explained that a complete survey of the cost estimates
of the new jail were done by the National Institute of
Corrections. The survey had verified the cost estimates were
valid and had, in fact, recommended 85 persons by used to
staff the new facility.
Mr. Shockley stated that the major complaints the Department
receives are regarding the Department's ability to get to a
given area of the County quickly enough. It was pointed out
that the proposed bolstering of the Ft. Lupton Substation
would help to solve this problem. An officer at this, location
to give briefings would also shorten the transition time
required to mobilize a shift change.
The groups also discussed: the Department's cooperation with
other law-enforcement agencies; use of the Grand Jury; leasing
versus owning Department vehicles. It was stated that the
supplemental budget request doubles the Sheriff's budget and
the Sheriff agreed that at some future time these new items
started with Revenue Sharing monies would have to be incorporated
into the regular budget.
OLD BUSINESS:
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HIRING AN INVESTIGATOR The need for the Council to have someone
to investigate certain matters was discussed. Bob Martin
said that he planned to get some recommendations from
persons in private industry as to who might be qualified to
assist the Council. Nancy Clark felt unsure what was the best
route to take in the matter with the amount of money the
Council had to spend.
Bob White made a motion that the Council secretary keep a
record of the Council 's concerns that need further investiga-
tion. Floyd Oliver seconded the motion and it carried.
REQUEST FOR COUNTY ATTORNEYS' TIMES SHEETS: Bob White stated that
due to the increasing number of resolutions being held over
by the County Attorney's office the Council should pursue a
review of that Department. He said this was not to be
construed as criticism, but possibly more help was needed
in that department, or a check should be made to see if time
is being used properly. Bob White made a motion that the
Council shall request from the County Commissioners the log
time of the three attorneys in the Department of Law from
June 1, 1977 to October 1, 1977. This request shall also
include all policies relating to the use of the Department
of Law.and any other pertinent information relating to the
Department of Law. This request is made pursuant to the
County Council 's review powers. John Martin seconded the
motion and it passed.
ATTENDANCE AT BUDGET HEARINGS: It was determined that Council-
members would attend the Budget meetings according to the
following schedule:
October 6 AM and PM Bob White/Floyd Oliver
October 7 AM Bob Martin
October 11 AM and PM Floyd Oliver
October 12 PM Bob White
October 13 PM Bob Martin
October 14 AM and PM Bob White
October 17 PM Floyd Oliver
October 18 PM Nancy Clark
October 19 evening Nancy Clark
RESPONSE TO TRIBUNE ADVERTISEMENT: Bob Martin read a statement that
he had prepared that reflected his personal response to the
advertisement printed by the Executive Committee of the Demo-
cratic Party of Weld County. A discussion was held regarding
what avenue of response, if any, should be taken by the Council
to this advertisement.
Floyd Oliver made a motion that the Council put an appropriate
answer in a block advertisement in the Greeley Tribune. Bob
White seconded the motion. The motion carried 4 to 1 with
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advertisement that would appear to be opinion. John Martin
was instructed to edit a statement to be published.
Bob White made a motion that the Council write a letter to
the Executive Committee of the Democratic Party of Weld
County stating that the Council would welcome a chance to
talk with any members of that Committee. Furthermore the
Council would gladly show them any of the Council 's documents.
The letter shall also state the Council feels that the
Committee owes them an apology and suggest a meeting time
with the Committee on November 1, 1977. John Martin seconded
the motion and it passed unanimously. •
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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Beverly cre APPROV
Council Secretary
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