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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
February 18, 2003
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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, February 18, 2003, 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by President Mitchell Martin, Vice
President Douglas Rademacher, Councilman Dwaine Kurtz, Councilman Chip Marks,
and Councilman Sander were present, constituting a quorum of the members. Also
present: Commissioner Long, Mr. Claud Hanes, Mr. Don Warden, and the Council
secretary, Bev Thomas.
REVIEW PROGRAM: Commissioner Dave Long gave a historical overview of changes
in the Treasurer's Office since 2001. Weld County's Comptroller/Treasurer Claud
Hanes documented the actions taken by county personnel to fulfill the
recommendations made in the Deloitte Touche September 2001 audit of the
Treasurer's Office. Mr. Hanes addressed: Treasurer's Office software; staffing and
staff morale; relationship between the Treasurer's and the Assessor's Offices; and the
relationship between the Treasurer's and the Accounting Offices. The make-up of the
Investment Financial Committee was explained by Mr. Hanes, and Mr. Warden outlined
the current work to establish a Weld County Investment Policy for adoption by the
Board of County Commissioners. Commissioner Long spoke about the budget cuts
anticipated from the State of Colorado.
After a five-minute break the Council resumed business.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/APPROVAL: Vice President Douglas Rademacher made a
motion to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded and carried.
APPROVAL OF DOCUMENTATION: Vice President Douglas Rademacher made a
motion to approve the January 21, 2003 meeting minutes. The motion was seconded
and carried.
Councilman Chip Marks made a motion to approve Resolutions 141 and 142. The
motion was seconded and carried. .
PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment.
APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: President Mitchell Martin, Vice President
Douglas Rademacher, and Councilman Sander plan to attend the March 10, 2003,
11:00 a.m. Elected Officials meeting at the new Sheriffs Law Enforcement Building.
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CORRESPONDENCE: The Council reviewed the correspondence.
COORDINATOR REPORTS:
Vice President Douglas Rademacher reported he had met with Sheriff Cooke and
Public Works Director Mr. Hempen. Mr. Rademacher said that Frank Hempen would be
speaking at the Council's August meeting in Southwest Weld. Mr. Rademacher
reported he had also attended a meeting hosted by El Paso Corporation regarding a
large gas pipe line being built from Cheyenne through Weld County to Kansas.
Councilman Chip Marks had a phone conversation with Commissioner Masden
regarding planning, and has scheduled a face-to-face meeting with him. Mr. Marks had
also attended a meeting regarding the gas pipe line.
Posting the Weld County Council's agendas and minutes on the Council's Website was
discussed and President Martin instructed Bev Thomas to initiate this process.
PAYMENT OF THE BILLS:
Vice President Douglas Rademacher made a motion to approve payment of the bills.
Mileage for Councilman Chip Marks $28.56
Mileage for Councilman Mitchell Martin $21.76
Mileage for Councilman Douglas Rademacher $76.16
Mileage for Councilman Will Sander $16.32
Farmer& Miner Subscription $24.00
Ft. Lupton Press Subscription $37.00
North Weld Herald Subscription $26.00
P S Trophies &Awards $ 8.00
Goren Printing - Business Cards $38.00
The motion was seconded and carried.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
March 25, 2003
Date approved •
DDouglas Rademacher, Council Vice President
Beverly Thomas, Council Secretary
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