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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
January 3, 1980
The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity
with the Weld County Home Rule Charter at 915 10th Street, Greeley,
Colorado, January 3, 1979 at the hour of 1130 P.M.
ROLL CALL: The following members were presents
Ralph Waldo, Vice President
Cedric Hallock, Councilmember
Gary Kampel, Councilmember
Floyd Oliver, Councilmember
Also presents 5 members of the press; and the secretary, Beverly
Thomas.
MEETING the December 20,
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The motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDER: Floyd Oliver made a motion, seconded by Gary
Kampel, that voucher 5225 be approved for payment. The motion carried
unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE: Mr. Waldo passed around the correspondence file. There '
was discussion regarding the Summons concerning Mr. Jenkins not being
paid by the County Commissioners. Mr. Waldo suggested that the
Council obtain the Commissioners' answer to the Summons to get the
official reason why Mr. Jenkins is not being paid.
POSSIBLE CHARTER REVISIONS: The use of ordinances for sale of real
property was discussed. Mr. Waldo and Mr. Oliver stated that the
Council should investigate the possibility of amending the Charter
concerning the use of ordinances. Mr. Waldo mentioned that possibly
oil and gas leases not always being put out for bid was related to
this issue.
Mr. Kampel suggested that there was a possible deficiency in the
Charter regarding granting "due process" to any commissioner who
might be suspended by the County Council as per the Home Rule Charter
Article XIII, Section 13-8-(5). Mr. Waldo is to contact Mr. Ray for
a' legal opinion on that matter.
REPORTS TO THE PEOPLE: It was determined that the Council would have a
work session on January 21, 1980, following the Council-Commissioner
work session, to work on a Council Report to the People.
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Floyd Oliver made a motion that Ralph Waldo serve
as Council President for 1980. Gary Kampel seconded the motion. The
motion carried.
Cedric Hallock nominated Gary Kampel for Council Vice-president. Floyd
Oliver made a motion that nominations cease and Gary Kampel be elected
vice-president by acclamation. Cedric Hallock seconded the motion
and it carried.
ASSIGNMENT OF INTEREST AREAS: It was determined that Councilmembers would
retain their 1979 interest-area assignments.
ROAD AND BRIDGE HEARING: Councilmembers discussed the issues raised at the
December 20, 1979 Road and Bridge public hearing. 'Mr. Waldo felt that
the Council's role was to take the Road and Bridge suggestions to the
Commissioners in a work session. It was arranged that the Council
would meet with the County Commissioners on January 21 at 1:30 P.M.
for a work session. Mr. Waldo stated that the Council would present
its concerns to the Commissioners regarding Road and Bridge and if
nothing is accomplished in that procedure, the Council should make
note of that in the Report to the People.
AIRPORT HEARING: It was announced that the Council's next meeting is
January 17, 1980 at 1100 P.M. in the first floor hearing room
concerning the Weld County Municipal Airport. Persons wishing to
speak should make an appointment with the Council secretary. Mr.
Waldo suggested that persons who speak should start by stating their
name, address, occupation, and connection with the airport.
MARTIN RESOLUTION: Gary Kampel made a motion, seconded by Cedric Hallock,
that the Council should pass a resolution thanking Robert Martin for
his leadership during the past year. The motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Beverly Thomas APPROVED
Council Secretary Council P e ent
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