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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
February 2, 1977 ��' FEB 1 Y 1077
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The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity
with the Weld County Home Rule Charter at 401 N. 15th Avenue,
Greeley, Colorado, on Wednesday, February 2, 1977 at 1:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL: The meeting began with silent prayer. On roll call the
following members were present.
President Nancy Clark
Vice President Bob White
Councilman John T. Martin
Councilman Floyd Oliver
Councilman Robert Martin
Also present: Commissioner Victor Jacobucci; Engineer Frank Smith;
Don Morgan; several members of the press; and, secretary Bonnie
Hickman.
MINUTES: A motion was made by Bob Martin and seconded by John Martin to
approve the January 19, 1977 minutes with the added corrections:
add Commissioner Steinmark to those also present; page three,
paragraph one, insert Jacobucci's attorney's name, Jim Shelton.
Motion carried.
REPORTS
JACOBUCCI CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Commissioner Jacobucci was present while
Nancy Clark read a report prepared by the Council entitled, "Conflict
of Interest Question of Jacobucci." Bob White then gave some
additional comments citing a resolution of February 6, 1974 which
• set the border line of road maintenance for Weld County on the Weld
County Road ##2. He added that previous to 1974 it was Weld County's
responsibility to maintain that segment of road.
Commissioner Jacobucci responded to the Council. He felt he was
not involved in a conflict of interest since it did not involve
the exchange of money. He said he did not give dirt for the
purpose of enlarging his lake. Commissioner Jacobucci suggested
the County bill him for the work done on his farm and he in turn
would bill the County for the dirt he supplied. He also stated
he would not resign from the Road and Bridge department or any
other position.
Nancy Clark further explained the Council's reasonings especially
that as an elected official he made a decision that affect his
personal life and that the issue was not how much was received
benefit wise. Jacobucci felt this was adhering directly to how
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the Charter states it. President Clark felt that policy needs to
be set in the area of donating fill dirt. The Council felt
Jacobucci should have originally approached the Commissioner Board
and allowed them to arrive at the decision with Jacobucci abstain-
ing.
John Martin made a motion to accept this report and that a resolution
be drawn up stating it as a conflict of interest. Bob Martin seconded
the motion. A roll call vote was unanimously in favor and motion
carried.
Jacobucci then discussed possible conflictsof interest involving
Councilmen Bob White and John Martin particularly, and said he will
discuss them with his attorney.
Since the conclusion of the report indicated a need for a more
thorough study of the Road and Bridge Department and IGA, Nancy
Clark offered to schedule a time to discuss the Council's suggestions
with the Commissioners at a 'work session.
ROAD MAINTENANCE: Floyd Oliver reported work was begun on the 35th Avenue
bridge before they received the, right of way.
FORT LUPTON MEETING: The Council received confirmation for the February 17
meeting in Fort Lupton at 8:00 P.M. in the School Board Room of
the Administration Building at 301 Reynolds Avenue.
RULES AND REGULATIONS REVIEW: Floyd Oliver made a motion seconded by Bob
White to omit number seven from the Rules and Regulations and
Procedures. Motion carried. Discussion followed on councilmembers '
areas of responsibility.
OFFICE SPACE: Nancy Clark reported that the only space available in the
Centennial Building was the anteroom on the first floor off the
Commissioner's meeting room. Bob White made a motion not to
accept the anteroom and Bob Martin seconded. Vote unanimously
carried.
considered.
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Of the three, one was promised to the library, another to the claims
court and the third is temporarily housing the United Way. Floyd
Oliver made a motion to ask Judge Carpenter for the vacant space
on the first floor, even if on a temporary basis. Bob Martin
seconded and motion carried unanimously. The secretary was in-
structed to write a letter of request to Judge Carpenter.
DUNBAR RULING: Nancy Clark read a statement prepared by the Council entitled,
"Dunbar - Foster Child Ruling." A resolution was also read.
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February 2, 1977
Bob White made a motion to approve this resolution and seconded
by Floyd Oliver and unanimously carried.
LA SALLE SEPTIC TANK ISSUE; Nancy Clark reported that the City of LaSalle's
Clerk had directed some questions to the Council regarding a septic
tank permit Mr. Billings had issued in December of 1976 to Mr. Lynn
Brass. Apparently the town of LaSalle offered to provide municipal
sewer services to Mr. Brass but he chose not to be annexed to the
town system. The City Council wondered how far the County could go
in regulating City charges for these services and how close can a
septic tank be to the city water lines without endangering the water
supply. Council felt they were not qualified to answer these
questions. John Martin volunteered to contact the City Clerk as to
the Council 's discussion.
COUNTY WATER CONCERN: Floyd Oliver reported he received a call and information
from Frederick Eidsness, Director of the Water Quality Studies for
Colorado. Mr. Eidsness was concerned with the plans for the Denver
metropolitan disposal unit to be built on the Platte River. He
requested the Council lobby for him and urge the commissioners to
leave the matter alone. Councilmembers felt the Council was not a
lobbying group and Floyd Oliver will discuss this matter again with
Mr. Eidsness.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Bonnie Hickman APPROVEe.fr /
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