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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
June 18, 2002
Tape 183A-02
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 10`h Street, Greeley,
CO, June 18, 2002, 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by President Joyce Smock.
Councilman Dwaine Kurtz, Councilwoman Jody Malone, and Councilman Douglas
Rademacher were present, constituting a quorum of the members. Vice President
Mitchell Martin arrived at 6:45 p.m. Also present: Commissioner Vaad, Commissioner
Geile, and Mr. Frank Hempen.
REVIEW PROGRAM: Commissioners Vaad and Geile and Public Works Director
Frank Hempen presented a review program explaining Weld's use of an additional tax
levy, totaling $2,675,472., received for use on Weld's roadways. Commissioner Geile
outlined the Public Works' Roadway Strategic Plan including: a five-year capital
improvement plan; a gravel road plan including adding grader zones, roadway
widening, and rover maintenance crews; a dust control plan; a pavement maintenance
plan; plans for improvement to strategic roadways and transportation corridors.
Commissioners Vaad and Geile and Mr. Hempen answered Council members'
questions regarding specific road projects and about future development in Weld
County.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/APPROVAL: Councilman Douglas Rademacher made a
motion to approve the agenda as printed. The motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Dwaine Kurtz made a motion that the May
21, 2002 Council minutes be approved. The motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment.
NEW BUSINESS:
2003 Weld County Council Budget
Councilman Douglas Rademacher made a motion to approve the 2003 Weld County
Council budget request as presented. The motion carried.
Commissioners' Request for Input to the Colorado Legislature
The Council agreed to suggest to the Colorado Legislature the need for Colorado
counties to work together to form Inter-governmental Agreements to develop rural roads
that transcend county boundaries.
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Weld County Council Minutes
June 18,2002
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Petitions Available for Weld County Council Applicants July 18
Councilman Dwaine Kurtz made a motion that the Council advise the media in a news
release of the three Weld County Council positions that will be on the November ballot.
The Council's press release should include instructions regarding how to petition onto
the November ballot. The motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
2002 Salary Setting for Elected Officials
Councilman Dwaine Kurtz urged Council members to be at the August 2002 Council
meeting when the Council is scheduled to vote on salaries for Weld's elected officials.
President Smock reviewed the current salaries and benefits of elected officials. She
urged each Council member to gather opinions of Weld citizens regarding what Weld
County elected officials should be paid.
CORRESPONDENCE: Council members reviewed the correspondence.
COORDINATOR REPORTS: President Joyce Smock reported she had been
contacted by a person requesting information about Mesa County possibly becoming a
home rule county.
PAYMENT OF THE BILLS: Councilman Douglas Rademacher made a motion the bills
be paid as listed:
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 was seconded and carried.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
July 16, 2002
Date approved ye ock, Council President
Beverly Thomas, Council Secretary
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