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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 6, 1980
Tape 1980-91/92
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 6, 1980, at 1:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
The following members were present in person: Ralph Waldo, Jr. , President,
Robert Martin, Sr. , Vice President, Patricia Anderson, Floyd Oliver, Sr. , and
Howard Foster.
Also present were four members of the press, Mr. Don Warden, and council
secretary, Susan Elton. (See attached sheet for others present)
PUBLIC HEARING
The meeting began with the floor open to the public to voice their opinions
on the Board of County Commissioners' request to exceed the 5% property tax
revenue limitation. Mr. John Houtchens obtained the floor first, speaking on
behalf of the Greeley Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber has $35,000 in
jeopardy that will pay the county's one-third share of an economic development
program paid for by the county, chamber and City of Greeley. Mr Houtchens
explained that the Economic Development Assistance Program, which tries to
attract new industries to the county, has been the number-one priority of chamber
members over the past four years. -
Both Kathryn Craven and Theda Baumgartner spoke on behalf of the Weld
County Senior Aide Coordinators, Inc.
Bill Hunter of the Greeley Area Chamber of Commerce voiced his opinion as
a concerned citizen of Weld County.
At 2:15 p.m. the council passed a motion to recess and reconvene in the
Council 's meeting room, Room 339 for a work session.
Council reconvened at 2:45 p.m. and held a discussion regarding the pro-
posed budget.
At 3:10 p.m. Commissioners Bill Kirby and June Steinmark joined the council
and contributed their views.
Floyd Oliver made a motion to allow the Board of County Commissioners to
increase the budget $357,018, and that they use their own judgement for distri-
bution of that amount. Motion was seconded by Robert Martin.
Ralph Waldo stated he would like to amend the motion to say the council
reluctantly allows the commissioners to increase the budget $357,018. No second.
Floyd oliver said he was not reluctant to give them the money.
Pat Anderson suggested they charge them (commissioners) with using it to
the best of their ability. Ralph Waldo suggested a motion be made that the
council send a statement along with the notification including areas the council
is concerned with. Pat Anderson so moved, Ralph Waldo seconded. Floyd Oliver
said he would want to see the statement first. Ralph Waldo suggested it be put
to two motions.
Floyd Oliver' s motion, seconded by Robert Martin will read: "The council
will allow the board of County Commissioners to increase the budget $357,018."
A roll call vote was taken. All voted aye, carrying unanimously.
A second motion was made by Pat Anderson, seconded by Howard Foster, that
the council will attach to this permission to the Board of County Commissioners
a statement to be prepared and agreed upon by members of the council . Roll call
vote taken. All voted aye, passing unanimously.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Robert Martin made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of
October 16, 1980. Pat Anderson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
ADDITION TO THE AGENDA
Mr. Dan Sandy of Stanley Smith Security, Inc. was unable to attend the
council meeting today. Ralph Waldo spoke with him on the telephone during the
recess. After a brief discussion with council members regarding this telephone
call , Bob Martin made a motion to release Mr. Sandy's report to the Commissioners,
News Media, Engineering Department, and Council members as soon as said report
is received in the mail . Pat Anderson seconded the motion. Carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Floyd Oliver made a motion, seconded by Bob Martin that council approve
for payment the mileage voucher in the amount of $51.20 to Pat Anderson. Passed
unanimously.
Bob Martin made a motion, seconded by Pat Anderson that council approve
for payment the mileage voucher in the amount of $41.60 to Howard Foster. Passed
unanimously.
Ralph Waldo called for a motion to defer action on the statement from
Stanley Smith Security, Inc. in the amount of $8,000 until council receives the
investigative reports. So moved by Pat Anderson, seconded by Howard Foster,
passed unanimously.
Bob Martin made a motion that council approve of payment to Keene Valley
Sun $11.44, for Legal Notice published October 30, 1980. Motion seconded by
Floyd Oliver, passed unanimously.
Council suggested that the secretary invite the newly elected council
member from District 2, De Ann Emerson, to the next council meeting, and also
send her a copy of the Home Rule Charter and Amendments.
ADJOURNMENT
There was no further business. Upon motion made and seconded, the
meeting was adjourned. The time of adjournment was 3:55 p.m. , November 6, 1980.
The next meeting is December 4, 1980.
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