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Home My WebLink About800921.tiff toot MINUTES �se‘`? �O�BO WELD COUNTY COUNCIL Olikt �eY. coy March 6, 1980 oae Tape 80-74 The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity with the Weld County Home Rule Charter at 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, Colorado, March 6, 1980, at the hour of 1:30 p.m. The meeting began with invocation given by Council President, Ralph Waldo. ROLL CALL The following members were present: President Ralph Waldo Councilman Cedric Hallock Councilman Robert Martin Councilman Floyd Oliver Also present were four members of the press, a representative from Stanley Smith Security, Inc. , and Council secretaries Beverly Thomas and Susan Elton. MINUTES Floyd Oliver made a motion that the February 21; 1980, Council meeting minutes be approved. Motion seconded by Cedric Hallock and carried unanimously. COUNCILMAN'S RESIGNATION Applications to Appoint Council Member. Council, in accordance with Home Rule Charter, will take applications to fill the council vacancy left by the resignation of Gary Kampel. Applications will be accepted until March 26, 1980, and interviews of applicants will take place at the April 3 regular meeting of the Council. Acceptance of Gary Kampel's Resignation. Motion made by Robert Martin to accept with regrets the resignation of Gary Kampel. Motion seconded by Cedric Hallock and carried unanimously. REPORTS Health Services. Robert Martin reported that he cannot locate Barbara Hagen, recently resigned Health Department Nursing Supervisor, and therefore has not contacted her regarding the possibility of staffing problems resulting from the Augustine reorganization. CORRESPONDENCE Scheduling and Marketing Reports. Mr. Waldo circulated the cor- espondence file with the weekly reports of Sandy Hunter. Discussion was held on the possibility of Sandy attending Council's next meeting in order to give an explanation of these reports so they would be better understood by council members. Secretary will contact Ms. Hunter. ADDITION TO THE AGENDA Robert Martin wanted discussion on Senate Bill 97. Please find under heading Unfinished Business. (Council President would like it on record that this topic was not on the original agenda only because the U.S. Post Office had not yet delivered him the information sent to him on said topic. ) • 800921 _ n n MINUTES, County council, Page 2 March 6, 1980 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Due Process Opinion from Robert Ray. Mr. Waldo read the letter from Robert Ray regarding his opinion on the Charter Provision concerning suspension of county officials. It is Mr. Ray's opinion that the Amend- ment to the Council's Rules and Regulations and Procedures Pertaining to Suspension of Elected Officials Pursuant to Weld County Charter Pro- vision 13-8-(5), adopted on 8/01/78, makes a charter ammendment unnecessary. Confidentiality of Council's Investigators. Mr. Jenkin's attorney had requested records of Mr. Jenkin's employment with the Council. The Council feels that this information should be kept confidential until it is turned over to the District Attorney. Motion made by Robert Martin to have Robert Ray draw up a resolution stating that information from all Council investigators remain confidential. Seconded by Mr. Hallock and carried unanimously. Signatures on Resolutions. Resolution entitled Salaries of Weld County Commissioners and resolution entitled Employment of Public Agents, both adopted at the 2/21/80 meeting, were signed by the Council members. Senate Bill 97. Mr. Martin reviewed his concerns regarding Senate Bill 97. He read correspondence between himself and Mr. Kirby regarding Assistant County Attorney Robert Lowenback's activities related to Senate Bill 97. Mr. Martin feels that these activities violate the Commissioner% resolution regarding Department Heads and Employees Obtaining Approval From the Board of County Commissioners Prior to Lobbying. Mr. Oliver made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hallock, that a work session be scheduled with the Commissioners to discuss above mentioned subject. Work session is scheduled for March 10, 1980, at 3:30 p.m. Motion caried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Name Plates. Motion made by Robert Martin, seconded by Floyd Oliver, that Council members have name plates at their places during meetings so they can be readily identified by strangers in attendance. Motion carried unanimously. Approval of Purchase Orders. Motion by Oliver, seconded by Martin, that Purchase Orders numbers 52, 32, 33, 34 be approved for payment. Motion passed unanimously. March 26, 1980, Regular Meeting with Commissioners. Robert Martin will attend said meeting. Items to bring up to the Commissioners would be the resignation of Gary Kampel and the issue that his replacement should serve for the remainder of the term and not just until election time. EXECUTIVE SESSION Floyd Oliver made a motion to recess to Executive Session to discuss a contract regarding the upcoming investigation. Seconded by Mr. Hallock and carried unanimously. Hiring of Investigator. After the Executive Session a motion was made by Robert Martin, seconded by Mr. Oliver, to accept the contract from Stanley Smith Security, Inc. Unanimous roll call vote taken to accept the contract. Motion made by Mr. Hallock to authorize Mr. Ralph Waldo as President of Council to sign the contract. Seconded by Mr. Martin and motion was carried unanimously. The next Council meeting is scheduled for March 20, 1980, 1:30 p.m. There was no further business. Upon motion made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned. The time of adjournment was 3:40 p.m. , March 6, 1980. WAD R p4-aido, President Date Approved gusan Elton, Secretary • (14 OFFICE OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PHONE (303)3564000 EXT.200 P.O.BOX 758 GREELEY,COLORADO 80631 I • COLORADO March 5, 1980 Robert Martin P. 0. Box 1970 Greeley, Colorado 80632 Dear Mr. Martin: • In response to the questions in your letter dated February 27, 1980, the Board presents the following information: 1. The Weld County Attorney and his staff are under the direct control of the Board of County Commis- sioners and therefore must follow policies set by the Board. 2. As stated in the attached resolution, department heads and employees are required to obtain approval from the Board prior to any lobbying. Mr. Lowenbach' s position on this piece of legislation was taken with full knowledge and prior approval of the Board of County Commissioners. 3. Pursuant to County policy, Mr. Lowenbach' s travel expenses were paid for by the County; however, in compliance with said policy, Mr. Lowenbach paid for his own lunch. Due to the ongoing interest in positions taken by the Board of Commissioners on various pieces of legislation, the Board will begin making regular reports at the Wednesday meetings, briefly • reviewing actions or statements made by the Board on legislative measures. • • • r; r , Hello