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March 20, 2001
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The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity with the Weld County
Home Rule Charter at Weld Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Greeley, CO, Tuesday,
March 20, 2001, 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by President Dwaine Kurtz. Vice
President Joyce Smock, Councilwoman Jody Malone, Councilman Mitchell Martin, and
Councilman Douglas Rademacher were present, constituting a quorum of the
members. Also present: Mr. Tim Tracy.
REVIEW PROGRAM: Mr. Tim Tracy, President of the Weld/Greeley Chamber of
Commerce, was introduced by Council Vice President Joyce Smock. Mr. Tracy gave
an overview of the mission of the Weld/Greeley Chamber of Commerce and highlighted
its desire to work with all communities and government agencies in Weld County to
build a better business climate. He pointed out agricultural, planned growth, and
transportation are regional issues that all Weld County businesses and governments
can work on together. Twenty-five percent of the Greeley/Weld Chamber membership
is located in Weld County outside of Greeley.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/APPROVAL:
Councilman Mitchell Martin made a motion to approve the March 20 Council agenda.
The motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Douglas Rademacher made a motion to
approve the February 20, 2001 meeting minutes. The motion was approved
unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Approval of Council's Recognition Resolution
Councilman Douglas Rademacher made a motion to approve the revised edition of the
Council's Recognition Resolution. The motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
September 2001 Council Meeting
Councilman Douglas Rademacher said the Council's September 2001 meeting
would be held in the Frederick Town Hall with Weld County Commissioner Vaad
presenting the review program about growth.
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Weld County Council Minutes
March 20.2001
Page 2 of 3
May 2001 Council Meeting
Councilman Mitchell Martin reported that Sheriff Jordan had agreed to send a
representative from the Sheriffs Department to speak at the May Council
meeting. Councilwoman Joyce Smock is finalizing the location of this meeting.
Rademacher Farms' Petition
Councilman Douglas Rademacher mentioned that Rademacher Farms is trying
to put a large parcel into a mixed used development (MUD.) Councilman
Rademacher does not see any conflict, but wanted Council members to know
that his name would be on the application
CORRESPONDENCE: Councilman Mitchell Martin referenced the February
2001 Board of County Commissioners' minutes and asked a question about the
price of a ''/2 ton, four-wheel-drive pickup to be purchased for the Building
Inspection Department. President Kurtz asked Mr. Martin to make an inquiry to
clarify the pickup's price.
COORDINATOR REPORTS:
President Dwaine Kurtz reported on a meeting with Commissioner Geile. A
review committee to look at the Weld County Home Rule Charter was discussed.
Mr. Geile subsequently advised President Kurtz that the Commissioners are
inclined to set up a committee to review the Home Rule Charter.
Councilman Douglas Rademacher and Councilwoman Jody Malone reported on
the Weld County's Strategic Planning Session held March 13th.
Councilwoman Jody Malone reported on meeting with Commissioner Rob
Masden and Gary McCabe, Department Head of the Ambulance Service. She
reported the Ambulance Service is converting to a communications system that
allows each ambulance to communicate directly with numerous emergency
agencies. She noted this is a significant improvement over the previous
arrangement which necessitated multiple communication systems.
PAYMENT OF THE BILLS:
Councilman Douglas Rademacher made a motion that the bills be paid as listed:
Mileage for Councilwoman Jody Malone $69.54
Mileage for Councilman Mitchell Martin $39.04
Mileage for Councilman Douglas Rademacher $71.23
Mileage for Councilwoman Joyce Smock $36.60
Subscription to North Weld Herald $26.00
The motion was seconded and carried.
Weld County Council Minutes
March 20,2001
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ADDITIONS: There were no additions to the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT: President Dwaine Kurtz declared the meeting adjourned.
April 17, 2001
Date approved Dwaine Kurtz, u ' President
Beverly Th mas, Council Secretary
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