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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
May 21, 2002
Tapes 181A02 & 182A02
The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity with the Weld County
Home Rule Charter at Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Greeley, CO,
Tuesday, May 21, 2002, 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by President Joyce Smock. Vice
President Mitchell Martin, Councilman Dwaine Kurtz, Councilwoman Jody Malone, and
Councilman Douglas Rademacher were present, constituting a quorum of the
members. Also present: Anita Kramer, Dr. Mark Wallace, and the Council secretary,
Bev Thomas.
REVIEW PROGRAM: Dr. Mark Wallace, Executive Director of Weld County's Public
Health and Environment, was introduced by President Joyce Smock. Dr. Wallace gave
a PowerPoint presentation regarding public health in Weld County. He outlined the
services and activities of the department including: essential public health services,
strategic planning, administrative services, grants management, environmental health
services, consumer protection, environmental planning, individual sewage issues,
public health education, health promotion, educational materials, public health nursing,
communicable disease control, emergency preparedness, bio terrorism, and challenges
the department faces.
Thirty-one grants, totaling $1.8 million, are the largest portion of Weld County's Health
Department budget. Weld County provides 40 percent of the budget through direct
funding or fees-for-services.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Douglas Rademacher made a motion to
approve the April 16, 2002 Council meeting minutes. The motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
2002 Salary Setting for Elected Officials
Councilman Dwaine Kurtz asked that the Council's June press release request public
comment regarding Weld County elected officials' salaries for 2003 through 2006.
NEW BUSINESS:
APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: President Joyce Smock noted the
Council's 2003 budget request must be to Don Warden by July 8, 2002.
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CORRESPONDENCE: Council members reviewed the correspondence.
COORDINATOR REPORTS:
Weld County Road Conditions
Councilman Dwaine Kurtz reported he had talked with Public Works Director
Frank Hempen and learned that no soil can be put on roads due to the current
drought conditions which have created a serious problem for Weld County roads.
PAYMENT OF THE BILLS: Councilman Douglas Rademacher made a motion
to approve the listed bills:
Mileage for Councilman Dwaine Kurtz $20.01
Mileage for Councilwoman Jody Malone $26.22
Mileage for Councilman Mitchell Martin $22.08
Mileage for Councilman Douglas Rademacher $19.32
Mileage for Councilwoman Joyce Smock $41.40
The motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
June 18, 2002
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Date approved ' Joyce mock, Council President
Beverly Thomas, Council Secretary
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