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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
March 16, 2009
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The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity with the Weld County
Home Rule Charter, Monday, March 16, 2009, 6:30 p.m., at the Weld County Centennial
Center, 915 10th Street, Greeley, CO.
ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by President John Kivimaki, Vice
President Perry Buck, Councilwoman Ginny Buczek, Councilmen Don Mueller and
Charles Tucker were present, constituting a quorum of the members. Also present was
Commissioner David Long, Judy Stevens, Wendy Harper, Mike Jarosz, Jean Glowacki,
Gerald Roth, Joann Powell, Lee Godfry and Karla Ford, Council Secretary.
PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment.
APRPOVAL OF AGENDA: Councilwoman Buczek requested to add a discussion
regarding the Elected Officials Meeting times under "New Business." Councilwoman
Buck made a motion to approve the agenda with the noted change. The motion was
seconded by Councilwoman Buczek.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilwoman Buczek made a motion to approve the
February 23, 2009 minutes. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller and
carried.
REVIEW PROGRAM: Commissioner David Long gave some general history of the Weld
County Extension Office and Colorado State University.
The county reviewed the current contract and initiated a letter to negotiate a new contract.
CSU has been very collaborative to work together to meet the needs of the state and
federal obligations and the county constituents. The county and CSU have been
consolidating their ideas to work together.
CSU is working on a different format for their website so the information is friendlier and
user accessible.
The 4-H program is going to be reinforced and will look at youth and leadership of the
programs to help benefit this area.
The county is looking at funding for each department to do a 15% decrease over the next
few years. Updating the Extension Office contract should help with this but not reduce
any services.
Commissioner Long stated the County Fair program will continue to get bigger and better.
In response to Councilwoman Buck's question, Joann Powell, Northern Regional Director
for CSU Extension, informed the Council that all the northern counties will be looking at
their strategic plans. The program may look differently, work a bit differently, but will be a
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better/stronger program. They are working to make the best extension service as
possible and meet the needs of the constituents.
SHORT RECESS
OLD BUSINESS:
Conflict of Interest Report
Councilman Muller reported his review regarding the February 23rd letter that was brought
forward by Menda Warne stating Commissioner Kirkmeyer had a conflict of interest. Ms.
Warne's letter was brought to the Council at the March 16th meeting.
Councilman Mueller made a motion that based on the information presented regarding
the Commissioner Kirkmeyer alleged conflict of interest issue, Chairman Kivimaki send a
letter to Ms. Warne stating that the Weld County Council determined that there was no
evidence of a conflict of interest. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tucker and
passed. •
NEW BUSINESS:
Elected Officials Meeting Time
Councilwoman Buczek requested that elected officials meeting be later in the day.
Commissioner Long said he will relay this information to the group of commissioners.
Reimbursement for Council Members
The secretary distributed a memo regarding reimbursable expenses for the Council that
reflects what is listed in the HRC and the Weld County Council Procedures and
Regulations.
Email Retention Policy
The secretary distributed a memo regarding the county email policy and the
recommendation of the County Attorney regarding personal email boxes for the Council.
Resolution 177 — Council's Position on Information Issued to the Public
Councilman Mueller made a motion to adopt Resolution 177. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Tucker and passed.
Donaldson & Company Letter
County Council does not have authority to donate money. Councilman Kivimaki will
respond with a letter to this group.
Coordinator Reports
Councilman Kivimaki gave an overview of the Elected Officials Meeting held on March
16th. Councilmen Kivimaki and Tucker and Councilwoman Buck attended.
Longmont Chamber — Councilman Kivimaki and Councilwoman Buck attended this
meeting.
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Payment of Bills
Councilwoman Buck made a motion for the bills to be paid as listed below:
Mileage for Councilman John Kivimaki $ 58.83
Mileage for Councilwoman Perry Buck $ 11.66
Mileage for Councilwoman Ginny Buczek $ 33.92
Mileage for Councilman Don Mueller $ 17.23
Mileage for Councilman Charles Tucker $ 20.67
Longmont Times -Call Sub Renewal $ 216.00
Greeley Tribune — Report to the People $ 30.84
The motion was seconded by Councilman Mueller and passed.
ADJOURNMENT: By acclamation the meeting was adjourned at 7:43p.m.
April 20, 2009 VJoh Kivimaki, P sident
Karl Ford, Council Secretary
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