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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
November 4, 1982
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The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity with
the Weld County Home Rule Charter at 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, Colorado,
November 4, 1982, at 1 :30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
The following members were present in person: President DeAnn Emerson,
Vice President Howard Foster, Patricia Anderson, Donald Elliott and Ralph Waldo.
Also present for all or part of the meeting were Tom Norton and Bill Hunter of
the Greeley Chamber of Commerce, Don Warden, Claud Hanes, three members of the
press, and the council secretary.
MINUTES APPROVED
Patricia Anderson made a motion to approve the minutes of October 7, 1982,
as written. The motion was seconded by Don Elliott and carried unanimously.
ELECTION RESULTS
The President took this opportunity to congratulate council members Patricia
Anderson, Don Elliott and Ralph Waldo for their re-election to the council . To
fill the vacancy which will be left by Howard Foster, who did not seek re-election,
it was understood by the council that write-in candidate Bill Rupp had been
elected. However, there is now some question as to his eligibility. The secretary
was directed to contact the Clerk and Recorder to find out the status of this matter.
APPOINTMENTS
Council members were reminded by the President of their upcoming appointments.
CORRESPONDENCE
A letter from the county commissioners dated October 27, 1982, was read to
the council . Since this letter concerned the approval of the 1983 budget, it
was decided to discuss this letter under New Business.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Tom Norton and Bill Hunter, both representing the Greeley Chamber of Commerce,
stated for the record that they were present to voice their favor of the council ' s
approval of exceeding the 5% budget limitation. They felt this money was greatly
needed by the Road and Bridge Department and should be granted for their use.
OLD BUSINESS
The secretary was asked to invite Dick Barrett and Don Warden to the December 2,
1982, council meeting to discuss the salary benchmark system.
As a result of the October 7, 1982, meeting, Bob Ray had been asked to render
an opinion as to the legality of special tax districts. That report has not yet
been received; however, the council is still interested in obtaining it. Pat
Anderson moved that the report still be sought, Ralph Waldo seconded the motion,
and it passed unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS
Don Elliott moved that the October council bills be paid. This motion
was seconded by Ralph Waldo and carried unanimously.
The council addressed the question of approving the commissioners' request
to exceed the 5% limitation by $483,742.00. Questions of the council members
concerning the_following areas were answered by Don Warden. Figures were requested
regarding the amount of gross salary increases which were present in the 1983 budget
as opposed to 1982. Especially those salaries of department heads were questioned
by the council . Ralph Waldo and Patricia Anderson were interested in knowing
exactly how the Road and Bridge Department intends to use the additional money
being funded to them. DeAnn Emerson questioned whether the county would have any
financial involvement in the Air Life ambulance service. Don Warden stated there
would be none. It was recalled that during the 1982 budget approval meeting, the
council was advised that if the 5% limitation was not exceeded, the Consumer Fraud
Division of the District Attorney's office would cease to exist. It was noted,
however, that it has nonetheless continued during 1982, through use of contingency
funds.
Patricia Anderson stated that she would like to thank all department heads
for their hard work in trying to cut back their individual budgets. After attend-
ing budget hearing meetings and listening to their requests, she felt they deserved
commendation for their efforts.
Don Elliott moved that the 1983 proposed budget, including the request for
an additional $483,742.00 be approved by the council . Patricia Anderson seconded
the motion. The President called for a roll call vote. The motion carried
unanimously.
Ralph Waldo stated that the issue of what authority the council has to audit
various areas of the county is still unanswered. Don Warden suggested that a
worksession between the council , commissioners, and attorneys be scheduled.
DeAnn Emerson concluded this portion of the meeting by saying that the recent
election confirmed that the people of Weld County desire to have a council , and
until they decide to eliminate it, the council will need to be dealt with.
Council members voiced their hope that this year would see greater cooperation
between county officials so that the people of Weld County will be better served.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Don Elliott moved that the meeting be
adjourned. Ralph Waldo seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. The
time of adjournment was 2:45 p.m. , November 4, 1982.
The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, December 2, 1982, at 1 :30 p.m.
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