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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
September 18, 2001 _.
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The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity with the Weld County
Home Rule Charter at Frederick Town Hall, 401 Locust Street, Frederick, CO, 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by President Dwaine Kurtz. Vice President
Joyce Smock, Councilman Mitchell Martin, and Councilman Douglas Rademacher were
present, constituting a quorum of the members. Councilwoman Jody Malone joined the
meeting at 7:40 p.m. Also present: Commissioner Vaad, Mayor Edward Tagliente, Sharon
Hopper, John Folsom and the Council secretary, Bev Thomas.
REVIEW PROGRAM: Councilman Douglas Rademacher introduced Commissioner Vaad.
Commissioner Vaad presented a review program regarding Weld County's future growth
and planning with an emphasis on transportation issues. He explained that Transportation
Impact Fees now being assessed from developers will be used to best facilitate
transportation in the areas where the fees are collected. Mr. Vaad outlined the
development of parallel Weld County roads to ease the crowding on 125 and Highway 85.
He also discussed lease-purchase agreements to purchase and care for roads and the
possibility of creating Rural Transportation Authorities that would provide local tax districts
for roads in unincorporated areas.
Commissioner Vaad said that increased growth in Weld County has made redistricting of
County Commissioner districts necessary to keep the population evenly divided in the
districts.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/APPROVAL: Vice President Joyce Smock made a motion to
adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Douglas Rademacher made a motion to approve
the August 21, 2001 Council meeting minutes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT: President Dwaine Kurtz asked John Folsom to give a citizen's
perspective on being a member of Weld County's Planning Commission. Mr. Folsom
outlined the procedures and guidelines governing the Planning Commission's activities.
The Council thanked Mr. Folsom for his public service and thanked Mayor Tagliente for
hosting the County Council in Frederick.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Performance Review of Internal Controls at Weld County Treasurer's Office
Councilwoman Jody Malone made a motion that the Weld County Council schedule a
public hearing of the Review of Internal Controls at the Weld County Treasurer's Office for
the October 16, 2001 Council meeting. Motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
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President Kurtz will invite the Weld County Treasurer, a representative from Deloitte and
Touche, and Weld County Controller Claud Hanes to the hearing.
NEW BUSINESS:
Correspondence RE: Coroner's Office
Councilwoman Jody Malone reported attempts to contact Coroner Scott Anthony and
schedule a meeting were unsuccessful. President Dwaine Kurtz said that he would
attempt to arrange a meeting with the County Council and the County Coroner.
APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: President Dwaine Kurtz noted the next
Elected Officials meeting is November 26, 2001.
CORRESPONDENCE: President Dwaine Kurtz suggested members request any
information necessary regarding the correspondence listed on the agenda.
COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no coordinator reports.
PAYMENT OF THE BILLS:
Vice President Joyce Smock made a motion to pay the bills.
Mileage for President Dwaine Kurtz $26.23
Mileage for Councilwoman Jody Malone $39.04
Mileage for Councilman Mitchell Martin $28.06
Mileage for Councilwoman Joyce Smock $36.60
• Metro West Publishing for Report to the People $20.31
Postage and Office Supplies for Bev Thomas $30.10
Motion carried.
CLOSING REMARKS: Vice President Joyce Smock would like to discuss at the October
Council meeting an email received from Thelma Day.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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October 16, 2001
Date approved waine Kurtz, Council Pr: id-
Beverly Thomas, Council Secretary
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