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Home My WebLink About780967.tiff WELI CIVET CMCSSIPE%S MINUTES WELD COUNTY COUNCIL N0V2 : 1978 November 8, 1978 Tapes 78-30/31 GREELEY. COLO, The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity with the Weld County Home Rule Charter at 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado, on Wednesday, November 8, 1978 at the hour of 1:30 P.M. ROLL CALL: The following members were present: Bob E. White, President John Martin, Councilmember Nancy Clark, Councilmember Also present: Commissioner Dunbar; three members of the press; and the secretary, Beverly Thomas. MINUTES: Nancy Clark made a motion, seconded by John Martin, that the October 3, 1978 meeting minutes be accepted as written. The motion carried unanimously. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: John Martin said that he had a petition from county residents to add to the agenda. CORRESPONDENCE: Bob White mentioned receipt of memos regarding Christmas parties and building maintenance matters. He read a letter received from Attorney Bob Friend and the Council 's reply to the same. Mr. White outlined a parking ticket problem encountered by Councilmembers and suggested that Councilmerr,%er Robert Martin be asked to handle it. Mr. White stated that the 4-H News, the statinent of fund balances dated 9/30/78, and the Commissioner resolutions regarding holidays for 1979 and the November 8, 1978 Commissioner meeting had been received. ZONING REPORT: John Martin reported that he had not proceeded with any information-gathering effort in this area because he was awaiting the outcome of the election. He stated that he would now collect preliminary statements to aid the Council in determing whether to pursue a report in this area. COUNTY BUDGET----1979: Councilmembers expressed their satisfaction with the decrease in the county mill levy since Home Rule. They also expressed their frustrations about the current budgeting practice which, they feel, does not have the expense of meeting specific goals incorporated into it. Nancy Clark complimented the new finance officer for his input into the budget process. ELECTION PROCESS--1978: It was determined that Nancy Clark would write a letter to Mrs. Feuerstein to compliment the Election Division on a smoothly run 1978 election. 780967 --Bean 27776 27/17 . ///a'l/k County Council Minutes November 8, 1978 Page. 2 ROAD AND BRIDGE: The concerns of the Council regarding Road and Bridge were discussed. John Martin presented to Mr. Dunbar a petition from citizens regarding Weld County Road 10. Mr. Martin suggested that citizens of various areas of the county should be able to set the road improvement priorities for their areas of the county. It was determined that Mr. White would attempt to summarize the Council's concerns regarding Road and Bridge for the next meeting. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS: John Martin made a motion, seconded by Nancy Clark, that purchase orders 14291, 14292, and 14295 be approved as submitted. The motion carried unanimously. There was discussion regarding purchase orders submitted by Mr. Anthony Jenkins. Mr. While pointed out that the photographs listed on purchase order 14296 were primarily for the Sign Shop Report rather than for the Motor Vehicles Report. After a recess, Nancy Clark made a motion that Mr. Jenkins ' purchase order 0919 be changed from 8 hours of work to 2 hours of work for the days September 20, 21 and 22. John Martin seconded the motion. Following discussion Nancy Clark amended her motion, with the approval of the second, to state that a new purchase order totaling $742.50 should be typed and signed by the Council President, sent to Mr. Jenkins for his signature, and returned. The motion carried unanimously. Nancy Clark made a motion, seconded by John Martin, that the Council sign and authorize purchase orders numbered 14296 and 0918 for mileage and photographs. The motion carried unanimously. FUTURE OF THE COUNCIL: Councilmembers discussed the appointment-procedure to replace the upcoming vacancy on the Council. John Martin urged support of the newly-elected Councilmembers. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, istobielex Beverly Thomas APPROVED E;j2:0Ts. Council President Hello