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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL .
April 16, 2002
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The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity with the Weld County
Home Rule Charter at the Weld County Centennial Center, 915 101h Street, Greeley,
CO, Tuesday, April 16, 2002, 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by President Joyce Smock. Vice
President Mitchell Martin, Councilman Dwaine Kurtz, and Councilman Douglas
Rademacher were present, constituting a quorum of the members. Councilwoman
Jody Malone was excused. Also present: Sergeant Jon Baker, Kevin Darst, and the
Council secretary, Bev Thomas.
REVIEW PROGRAM: Councilman Douglas Rademacher introduced Greeley Police
Department's Sergeant Jon Baker, Supervisor of Weld County Regional
Communications. Sergeant Baker gave the history of the Regional Communications
Center formed in 1993 by joining the Greeley Police Department and the Weld County
Communications Department. He explained that the Center handles emergency
communications and provides after 5:00 p.m. answering service for the following: all
Weld municipalities, except Ft. Lupton and Erie; Weld County government; twenty-
seven fire departments; two ambulance departments; and Northern Colorado's Airlife
helicopter. In 2001 a half-million calls were handled by the Communications Center.
The Communication Center is reviewing ways to adequately staff the Communications
Center and alternative ways to provide non-emergency services due to rapid growth in
Weld County.
Sergeant Baker explained modes of communications that are changing the
Communication Center's operations including mobile data transmitters and the 800
megahertz digital radio band.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/APPROVAL: Councilman Dwaine Kurtz asked President Joyce
Smock to add to the agenda: Weld County's Comprehensive Plan and Legislative
Action Regarding Colorado County Treasurers.
APPROVAL OF DOCUMENTATION:
March 19, 2002 Council Minutes
Councilman Douglas Rademacher made a motion to approve the March 19, 2002
Council minutes. The motion carried.
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2002 First Quarter Report to the People
Councilman Mitchell Martin moved to approve the 2002 first quarter Report to the
People. The motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
2002 Salary Setting for Elected Officials
Councilman Dwaine Kurtz made a motion to continue the 2002 salary setting for
elected officials to the next meeting. The motion carried.
Greeley Stampede Parade
Councilman Dwaine Kurtz made a motion that the Council not participate in the Greeley
Stampede Parade. The motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Appointments and Announcements
President Joyce Smock and Councilman Rademacher are planning to attend the July 8,
2002 Elected Officials Meeting at the North Jail.
Department Surveys - Strategic Planning
President Joyce Smock advised Council secretary, Bev Thomas, to respond to Mr.
Persichino's customer service surveys on behalf of council members.
CORRESPONDENCE: Council members reviewed the correspondence.
COORDINATOR REPORTS:
Special Review Permit 1360
Councilman Douglas Rademacher said that he had conveyed Mr. Koldeway's concerns
to Commissioner Vaad regarding Special Review Permit 1360.
PAYMENT OF THE BILLS: Councilman Rademacher made a motion to approve the
bills as listed:
Mileage for Councilman Mitchell Martin $ 22.08
Mileage for Councilman Douglas Rademacher $ 19.32
Mileage for Councilwoman Joyce Smock $ 41.40
Greeley Tribune Subscription $102.00
The motion carried.
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ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Comprehensive Long-Range Planning
Councilman Dwaine Kurtz said that he had attended a special meeting of the Planning
Commission when the Comprehensive Long-Range Planning Committee (made up of
Weld County citizens supported by Planning Commission staff) presented a segment of
its recommendations for alterations to the Weld County Planning Comprehensive Plan.
This process is on-going and requires much effort and dedication by the citizen
members of the committee and the commission.
Legislative Action Regarding Colorado County Treasurers
Councilman Kurtz reported on a news release that the Colorado Legislature had acted
to empower Colorado County Commissioners to require County Treasurers to correct
problems disclosed by outside auditors.
ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Douglas Rademacher made a motion to adjourn the
meeting. The motion carried, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
May 21, 2002
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Beverly Thomas, Council Secretary
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