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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
February 12, 2007
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The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity with the Weld County
Home Rule Charter, Monday, February 12, 2007, 6:30 p.m., at the Weld County
Planning Department, 918 10th Street, Greeley, CO.
ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by President Tom Pettit. Vice President
Ginny Buczek, Councilman John Kivimaki, and Councilwoman Nancy Teksten were
present to constitute a quorum of the members. Councilman Gene Stille was excused.
Also present: Commissioner Dave Long, former Councilman Dwaine Kurtz, and Bev
Thomas, council secretary.
RECOGNITION OF FORMER COUNCILMAN DWAINE KURTZ: President Tom Pettit
read Resolution 162 recognizing Mr. Kurtz' service to Weld County. Resolution will be
adopted by the council when all council members are present. Council President Pettit
presented a plaque of appreciation to Mr. Kurtz.
REVIEW PROGRAM: Commissioner Dave Long explained the succession planning for
the 2009 retirement of Mr. Don Warden who currently serves as Weld County's Finance
and Administration Director. This position is a combination of financial and,
administrative functions, budget preparation, strategic planning, and chief of staff
functions, and has evolved during Mr. Warden's tenure to assume duties and
responsibilities unique to Weld County and unique to his skills and abilities. Due to the
combination of job functions, and growth of workload, the duties of the position of
Director of Finance and Administration will be split into two positions: Financial
Services and Administrative Services. The Treasurer's functions will be done by an
appointed Treasurer. The three positions will report directly to the Board of County
Commissioners with the Chair being their Commissioner Coordinator.
The budget and the year-long budget negotiations are the most challenging pieces in
the succession plan, and the county will hire a Budget Manager to actually put the
budget together annually once Mr. Warden is gone. The Commissioners' succession
plan includes Monica Mika, current Planning Department Head, becoming the head of
Administrative Services, and the Financial Services falling to current Accounting
Department Head, Barb Connolly. This transition plan will evolve over the next three
year period and includes some shifting of responsibilities in other county department
responsibilities.
Other topics council members discussed with Commissioner Long included: Regional
Transportation Authorities for the purpose of taxing for roads and transportation, and a
possible special district in southwest Weld that would allow a property tax to purchase
conservation easements for open space from farmers. Commissioner Long also
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up dated the council regarding the healthy marriage classes taught by faith-based
organizations in Weld County. This program has been made possible by Colorado
House Bill 1451 which provides for collaboration of services to families and children who
benefit from integrated multi-agency social services.
History & Future of Elected Officials' Meetings
President Pettit asked Commissioner Long regarding the scheduling of Weld's Elected
Officials' Meetings. Commissioner Long said he would work with the Commissioner's
secretary to attempt to set the Elected Officials' Meetings at times allowing for the
greatest participation of all officials.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The agenda was approved by acclamation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilwoman Ginny Buczek made a motion to approve
the January 15, 2007 council minutes. The motion was seconded and carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Appointments and Announcements
Councilmen Buczek, Kivimaki, Pettit, and Teksten said they would attend the March 1,
2007 Strategic Planning Meeting at Weld County's Training Center.
Payment of the Bills
Councilman John Kivimaki made a motion to pay the bills as listed:
Mileage for Councilwoman Ginny Buzcek $29.76
Mileage for Councilman Tom Pettit $ 9.30
Mileage for Councilman John Kivimaki $41.85
Mileage for Councilwoman Nancy Teksten $ 2.79
Subscription to North Weld Herald $30.00
The motion was seconded and carried.
ADJOURNMENT: President Tom Pettit adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m.
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