HomeMy WebLinkAbout20061748.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE AMENDMENT TO BYLAWS - UTILITIES COORDINATING ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS,by Resolution dated September 10, 1986,the Board ratified the Bylaws for the
Utilities Coordinating Advisory Committee, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with an Amendment to said Bylaws for the
Utilities Coordinating Advisory Committee, and
WHEREAS,after review,the Board deems it advisable to amend said bylaws,a copy of said
amended Bylaws being attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado,that the Bylaws for the Weld County Utilities Coordinating Advisory Committee
be, and hereby are, approved as amended.
The above and foregoing Resolution was,on motion duly made and seconded,adopted by
the following vote on the 28th day of June, A.D., 2006.
BOARD OF sUNTY COMMISSIONERS
\, WELD CO , TY, COLORADO
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Weld County Clerk to the
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.a David E. Long, Pro-Tem
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Date of signature:
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BYLAWS
UTILITIES COORDINATING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Article I-Name of Committee
The Committee shall be called the Utilities Coordinating Advisory Committee in conformance
with the resolution creating the committee which was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners
on August 19, 1970, as subsequently amended.
Article II- Functions of the Committee
The functions and duties of the Utilities Coordinating Advisory Committee are to assist and
advise the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County to obtain and maintain the following
purposes:
• To make the bcst use of available public apace cuimistciit with wvuvuuc wnaidci atiuna 41.1
cnvironancntal &sign c.itc.ia. provide an orderly and efficient planning process for any
service or utility using the public thoroughfares.
• To pi idc an vidcily and efficient planning piOceas foi any acrviCC Oi utility using the public
thoaouglafares. review all subdivision plats for conformance with established industry
standards for the placement of utilities within subdivisions.
• To provide eeaataa&zcd rccoad and planning infofuatioil cu,,aiat..nt with cunent security
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Article III - Membership of Committee
A. Membership - The Committee shall consist of seven five (75) members-as-set-fortlrin-the
Rvsulution formulating the Cvuuaailtcc which was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners
on August 19, 1970, and aubaeyucntly amended. The membership shall include four (4) members
from the following group:
(1) One representative from a Sanitation district or municipal sewer department: ; or
(2) One representative of a gas utility: ; or
(3) One representative of an electric utility; ; or
(4) One representative of a telephone utility; ; or
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(5) One representative of a water district ; or
(6) One representative of a fire protection district ; or
(7) One representative of a ditch company.
The membership shall include as the fifth member Dircuo,, a representative of the Weld County
Public Works Department(v, &sigucc).
B. Appointment of Members - The members of the Committee, except for the Director of the
Weld County Public Works Department(or his designee),shall be appointed by the utilities,
districts,or departments which they represent using a method acceptable to those entities. If
the utilities,districts, or departments cannot agree upon a representative for appointment,or
if the utilities, districts, or departments for any reason do not appoint a representative, then
the Board of County Commissioners shall make such appointment at the discretion of the
Board. The appointment of Committee members pursuant to this section shall not be
construed to fall within the restrictions set forth in Section 16-8 of the Weld County Home
Rule Charter.
C. Terms of Members - The terms of members of the Committee shall be for such time as the
utilities,districts,or departments they represent desire. All represented utilities,districts,and
departments shall notify the Board of County Commissioners of the name and term of their
representative.
D. Alternate Members-Each member may shall designate an alternate member who may attend
Committee meetings in the member's absence and have the full rights and responsibilities
of membership. If an alternate member attends more than three consecutive regular meetings,
the regular member may be subject to replacement on the Committee.
Article IV - Officers
A. The Committee shall elect from its own members a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. Term of
office shall be for one year.
B. In the absence of the Chairman, the Vice-Chairman will act in that capacity.
C. In the absence of the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman, a temporary Chairman will be
selected by the Committee.
D. A recording secretary will shall be appuintcd by tl,C llllll Attu Cliaiimmi provided by the
Weld County Department of Planning Services.
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Article V-Nomination and Election of Officers
The annual nomination and election of amual officers shall be held during the first regular
meeting of each calendar year. Each nomination shall be seconded to be placed on the ballot, and
elections shall be written ballot unless there is no contest for the office.
Article VI - Meetings
A. Regular meetings of the Committee will be on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month
provided there is business to conduct.
B. Written notice of all regular meetings will be mailed at least one week prior to the meeting
date.
C. Special meetings may be called when deemed necessary by the Chairman or the Department
of Planning Services.
D. A quorum shall consist of not less than four three members of the Committee. Attendance
may be by telephone or other electronic communications. A quorum will be necessary at any
meeting where the agenda includes:
(1) Changes in bylaws.
(2) Review of utility or service easements.
(3) Election of officers
(4) Special meetings.
E. The concurring vote of a majority of those present shall be required to report favorably any
recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. Votes to abstain shall neither be
considered a"yes"nor a "no" vote.
F. Robert's Rules of Order shall prevail to the extent they are not in conflict with specific
provisions of these Bylaws.
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Article VII - Duties of Chairman
It shall be the responsibility of the Chairman to call all regular meetings, preside at all
meetings,appoint committees,when and as required,and carry out general chairman responsibilities.
Article VIII - Duties of Vice-Chairman
It shall be the responsibility of the Vice-Chairman to assume the duties of the Chairman in his
absence. Also, he shall perform other duties assigned by the Chairman.
Article IX - Duties of Secretary
It shall be the responsibility of the secretary to send members notices of all meetings,and keep
minutes of all such meetings.
Article V - Amendment of Bylaws
These Bylaws may be amended at any meeting of the Committee by vote of the majority of
the entire membership of the Committee, provided seven (7) days notice has been given to each
member of the Committee,and then by approval of such amendment(s)by an affirmative vote of the
Board of County Commissioners of Weld County.
Approved as amended
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