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The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity with the Mi i Cotint
Home Rule Charter, Tuesday, April 16, 2007, 6:30 p.m., at the Southwest WizFll CoiuntyN"<
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ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by President Tom Pettit. Vice President
Ginny Buczek, Councilman John Kivimaki, Councilman Gene Stille, and Councilwoman
Nancy Teksten were present, constituting a quorum of the members. Also present:
County Assessor Chris Woodruff, Assessor's Office employees: Daina Bustillos, Brenda
Dones, Steve Mallett, and Cinnamon Wells; Nick and Carolyn Kerpchar, Tony and
Dolores Onorato, and Bev Thomas, council secretary.
REVIEW PROGRAM: Weld County Assessor Chris Woodruff presented a review
program regarding the 2007 Weld County Property Re-Assessment. He described the
way the Assessor's Office puts value to the 160,000 properties in Weld County as
outlined by state law. He explained state law demands different kinds of properties
(residential, commercial, agricultural) be valued by different means. Mr. Woodruff stated
fair values are always the goal, not the highest value possible. Time frames covered by
re assessments were explained as well as the significance of foreclosures in Weld
County.
The Assessor encouraged county residents to review their tax re evaluation statements
carefully, and he described the protest process for property owners having objections to
the assessed value of their property. He also outlined the vast amount of property owner
and tax information available on the Assessor's web page. Property sales in Weld
County may be researched on the Assessor's web page, and both "vacant land" and
"improved land sales" can be found there.
Mr. Woodruff stated property taxes are calculated by using both values and mill levies.
Thus, while Weld County has reduced its mill levy five times in the last six years, property
taxes vary greatly within Weld County depending on the different taxing districts that can
collect taxes on specific properties.
Weld property tax value and revenue growth and distribution from 1990 through 2006
were summarized. All data from all Colorado County Assessors is evaluated by the
State of Colorado, and if the date does not match the State Board of Equalization's
calculations, individual counties are notified of discrepancies in September.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/APPROVAL: A motion was approved by acclamation to add to
the agenda, "Increasing Weld County Council Visibility."
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilwoman Nancy Teksten made a motion to approve
the March 19, 2007 council minutes. The motion was seconded and carried.
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APPROVAL OF 2007 FIRST QUARTER REPORT TO THE PEOPLE: Vice President
Buczek made a motion to approve the 2007 first quarter Report to the People. The
motion was seconded and carried.
COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS 162 AND 163 HONORING KURTZ AND MARKS:
Councilman John Kivimaki made a motion to adopt Resolutions 162 and 163. The motion
was seconded and carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Increasing Weld County Council Visibility
Vice President Buczek reported staff of the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce
would gladly include in their weekly email to 350 members information about the Weld
County Council's activities. Council members will contact other area chambers, and
propose council information be incorporated into chambers' weekly news updates.
Coordinator Reports
Council President Tom Pettit reported he had not heard back from a Weld County
employee with whom he had communicated about the cost of Weld County employees'
health benefits.
Council Projects
Following the May 21 council meeting, the council will have a work session to address
the following topics.
1) Council vacancies, appointments and operations.
2) Term limits affecting county elected officials other than County Commissioners.
3) What can be put on a Tabor election ballot?
County Attorney Bruce Barker, and Commissioners Masden and Rademacher will be
invited to attend this work session.
Payment of the Bills
Councilman John Kivimaki made a motion to pay the bills as listed:
Mileage for Councilwoman Ginny Buzcek $34.41
Mileage for Councilman Tom Pettit $49.29
Mileage for Councilman Gene Stille $10.70
Mileage for Councilwoman Nancy Teksten $ 2.79
The motion was seconded and carried.
COORDINATOR REPORTS:
Juvenile Assessment Center Open House
Council persons Buczek, Stille, and Teksten reported on the Juvenile Assessment
Center's (JAC) open house on April 13. Vice President Ginny Buczek will compose a
letter of thanks to District Attorney Ken Buck for his work in establishing the JAC.
Council President Tom Pettit shared his April 10 experience shadowing Commissioner
Garcia.
ADJOURNMENT: By acclamation the meeting was adjourned 8:30 p.m.
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