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MINUTES
WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
June 2, 1983
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The Weld County Council met in regular se§sign in full conformity with
the Weld County Home Rule Charter at 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, Colorado,
June 2, 1983, at 1 :45 p.m.
ROLL CALL
The following members were present in person: President Don Elliott,
Vice President DeAnn Emerson, Patricia Anderson, Bill Rupp, and Ralph Waldo.
Also present were three members of the press, three students, and the council
secretary.
MINUTES APPROVED
Bill Rupp made a motion to approve the minutes of May 5, 1983, as written.
The motion was seconded by Patricia Anderson and it carried by the following
vote: All council members voted yea except Ralph Waldo who abstained because
he was not present May 5, 1983.
ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
The council discussed Charter amendment ideas under Reports.
APPOINTMENTS
Coucil members were reminded by the President of their upcoming appoint-
ments. DeAnn Emerson, Bill Rupp and Ralph Waldo indicated they would attempt
to be present at the June 7, 1983, budget orientation meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE
Two letters from Terry King were received in May. Patricia Anderson moved
that the letters be ignored at the present time. Ralph Waldo seconded the
motion. The motion carried by the following vote: All members voted yea except
DeAnn Emerson who voted nay, stating his letters should be answered by the council .
The President made the remaining correspondence available for the individual
review of council members.
REPORTS
Patricia Anderson reported that after driving on numerous roads in southern
Weld County, she feels the Road and Bridge Department is doing everything in
their power to make the roads driveable, in spite of the unusually wet spring.
Bill Rupp reminded council members that should any of them have any input
regarding the new Personnel Policies Handbook, they should submit such to the
Board immediately. He also stated that he is in full agreement with the council 's
resolution regarding doing county business with council members; however, he
feels the matter should be specifically adressed by the Charter rather than each
question of conflict of interest being reviewed individually.
After reviewing Don Warden's charter clarification suggestion regarding
special tax districts, DeAnn Emerson requested the council secretary secure a
copy of House Bill 1579 for the council 's study. It was agreed that further
discussion of Charter amendment ideas would be considered in an informal work-
session following the regular meeting.
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MINUTES, WELD COUNTY COUNCIL PAGE TWO JUNE 2, 1983
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A resolution adopted May 5, 1983, regardcng9`Doing County Business with
a Council Member, was signed.
NEW BUSINESS
DeAnn Emerson moved that the May council bills be paid. This motion was
seconded by Bill Rupp and carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. The time of
adjournment was. 2:15 p.m. , June 2, 1983.
The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, July 7, 1983, at 1 :45 p.m.
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Donald A. Elliott, Pre
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Vicky S� ggu , Se Lary
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WORKSESSION: County Council
June 2, 1983 2:15-3:00 p.m.
Present: Don Elliott
DeAnn Emerson
Patricia Anderson
Bill Rupp
Ralph Waldo
Three press members
Council secretary
The council composed the following list of charter amendments/clarifications
which have, to date, been submitted either by council members or department heads.
1 . An appointed rather than elected sheriff
2. 5% limitation
3. Requirement of county employees to be county residents
4. County manager with either three or five commissioners •
5. Decentralize commissioner duties
6. Clarify the phrase "two consecutive terms"
7. Municipal conferences (Section 3-8-4R)
8. Provisions for write-in candidates
9. Salaries of commissioners
10. Performance auditor
11 . County newspaper
12. Clarify Section 16-9--Conflict of Interest
13. Advisory board terms
14. Exact authority of County Council
15. Special tax districts
16. Clarification of Section 4-2 (B)--The Division of Personnel
17. Clarification of Section 3-14--Ordinances
18. Bidding procedure limit (Section 14-9) •
19. Secession from the county
20. Requirement of council members to resign from the council when running
for public office
The following procedure will be observed in recommending charter amendments:
1 . List all suggestions received prior to July 7, 1983, including those
enumerated above.
2. Determine by majority vote how many and which issues to pursue as amendments.
3. Invite the public to attend hearings during regular council meetings to
discuss the final proposals.
4. Submit amendment drafts to commissioners, elected officials and department
heads.
5. Approve final amendments by council majority.
6. Request the commissioners to put issues on 1984 election ballot.
cc: Commissioners, Council Members
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RESOLUTION
Re: Doing County Business with a Council Member
WHEREAS, a ruling has been requested of the Weld County Council
as to doing county business with council members; and
WHEREAS, the question has been raised if it is proper for council
members to be on vendor and bid lists; and
WHEREAS, the Home Rule Charter for Weld County provides in Section
16-9 as follows:
Section 16-9--Conflict of Interest.
(1 ) General : No County officer, member of an
appointed Board, or employee shall have any
interest in any enterprise or organization doing
business with Weld County which might interfere
with the unbiased discharge of his duty to the
public and the best interest of the County. This
restriction shall not apply where the officer,
member of an appointed board, or employee's depart-
ment has no direct contact nor business transaction
with any enterprise or organization.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, that the Weld County Council concludes
that it would constitute a conflict of interest for council members to do
business with the county.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on Motion duly made and
seconded, adopted by the following vote on the fifth day of May, 1983.
WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
(Yea)
Donald A. Elliott, President
eAn�son, Vice Presides
(dtabria))
P. rYcia Anderson
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William A. Rupp I✓,
ABSENT
Ralph E. Waldo, Jr.
Date Signed: June 2, 1983 /
Resolution No: 39
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