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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
January 21, 2003 2[11:3 rF P;! 3: 09
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The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity with the Weld County
Home Rule Charter at Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10`' Street, Greeley, CO,
Tuesday, January 21, 2003, 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by President Joyce Smock. Vice
President Mitchell Martin, Councilman Dwaine Kurtz, Councilman Chip Marks and
Councilman Douglas Rademacher were present, constituting a quorum of the
members. Also present: Bradley Leafgren, Jody Malone, David Sauter, William Sander,
and the Council secretary, Bev Thomas.
RECOGNITION OF JODY MALONE: Former Council member Jody Malone was
recognized by the Council with the reading of Council Resolution 141 and the
presentation of a plaque.
ELECTION OF 2003 OFFICERS: President Joyce Smock asked for nominations for
2003 Council President. Councilman Douglas Rademacher nominated Councilman
Mitchell Martin for 2003 Council President. Councilman Dwaine Kurtz seconded the
motion. Councilman Mitchell Martin was unanimously elected 2003 Council President.
Council President Mitchell Martin asked for nominations for 2003 Council Vice
President. Councilman Dwaine Kurtz nominated Councilman Douglas Rademacher for
2003 Council Vice President. Councilman Chip Marks seconded the motion and
Douglas Rademacher was unanimously elected 2003 Council Vice President.
RECOGNITION OF JOYCE SMOCK: Former Council member Joyce Smock was
recognized by the Council with the reading of Council Resolution 142 and the
presentation of a plaque.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Appointment of Council Member for District 1
Vice President Douglas Rademacher made a motion to appoint William Sander as the
District 1 Council person. Councilman Chip Marks seconded the motion. Council
members discussed the high merits of each of the three District 1 candidates: Bradley
Leafgren, William Sander, and David Sauter. It was noted that William Sander actually
carried a petition to be on the November 2002 election. Vice President Rademacher
called for the question. William Sander was unanimously appointed Councilman for
District 1.
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Weld County Council Minutes
January 21,2003
Page 2 of 4
APPROVAL OF DOCUMENTATION:
December 2, 2002 Council Minutes
Councilwoman Joyce Smock made a motion to approve the December 2, 2002 Council
minutes. The motion was seconded by Vice President Douglas Rademacher and the
motion carried.
2002 Fourth Quarter Report to the People
Vice President Douglas Rademacher made a motion to approve the 2002 Fourth
Quarter Report to the People. Councilman Dwaine Kurtz seconded the motion and it
carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment.
NEW BUSINESS:
2003 Council Meetings Day, Time, & Location
Vice President Douglas Rademacher made a motion, seconded by Councilman Chip
Marks, to adopt Resolution 140 setting the regular meetings of the County Council to be
held the third Tuesday of each month during the 2003 calendar year. The motion
carried.
The Council decided that 2003 Council meetings would begin at 6:30 p.m. It was
determined that the April meeting would be at Weld's Southwest Administration
Building, the August meeting location would be decided at a future date, and the other
2003 meetings would be at Weld County's Centennial Center in Greeley.
2003 Council Coordinator/Elected Officials Assignments
Council coordinator/elected official assignments were made as follows:
Finance President Mitchell Martin
Public works Vice President Douglas Rademacher
Health Services Councilman Dwaine Kurtz
Human Services Councilman William Sander
Planning Councilman Chip Marks
Sheriff Vice President Douglas Rademacher
Assessor Councilman Chip Marks
Clerk and Recorder Councilman Dwaine Kurtz
Weld County Council Minutes
January 21,2003
Page 3 of 4
2003 Council Review Programs
It was decided Commissioner Long would present the February review program to
discuss the restructuring of the Weld County Treasurer's Office.
Council members were assigned to coordinate review programs as listed:
May and November President Mitchell Martin
April and October Vice President Douglas Rademacher
February and March Councilman Dwaine Kurtz
June and August Councilman Chip Marks
July and September Councilman William Sander
CORRESPONDENCE: Council members reviewed the correspondence.
COORDINATOR REPORTS: Councilwoman Joyce Smock reported she had been
contacted by a citizen regarding the discrepancy between the cost of vaccines charged
by the Weld County Health Department and Denver's Health Department. She had
also been contacted by a citizen from the Ft. Lupton area regarding bullets ricocheting
to his property from a neighbor's shooting area. Citizens had been referred to the
appropriate county personnel.
PAYMENT OF THE BILLS: Councilman Douglas Rademacher made a motion,
seconded by Councilman Dwaine Kurtz, to pay the bills as listed:
Metro West Publishing - Report to the People $20.63
Mileage for Councilman Chip Marks $57.12
Mileage for Councilman Mitchell Martin $21.76
Mileage for Councilman Douglas Rademacher $19.04
Mileage for Councilwoman Joyce Smock $40.80
P & S Trophies &Awards $ 8.00
Greeley Plaque &Trophy, Inc. $65.10
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Weld County Council Minutes
January 21,2003
Page 4 of 4
February 18, 2003
Date approved Mitchell Martin, Council President
Beverly Thomas, Council Secretary
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