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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
January 6, 1983
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The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity with
the Weld County Home Rule Charter at 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, Colorado,
January 6, 1983, at 1 :30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
The following members were present in person: President DeAnn Emerson,
Patricia Anderson, Don Elliott, Bill Rupp and Ralph Waldo. Also present for
all or part of the meeting were Sheriff Harold Andrews, Under Sheriff Larry
Brunson, six employees of the Sheriff's Department, three members of the press,
and the council secretary.
MINUTES APPROVED
Patricia Anderson made a motion to approve the minutes of December 2,
1982, as written. The motion was seconded by Bill Rupp and carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
DeAnn Emerson presented each council member with a pin from the Board of
Commissioners. These pins were given in appreciation for services rendered
to Weld County. The secretary was directed to mail one to outgoing councilman
Howard Foster.
Also added to the agenda were two additional bills for December: Greeley
Plaque and Trophy, $36.00 and Longmont Times-Call , $45.00.
APPOINTMENTS
Council members were reminded by the President of their upcoming appointments.
CORRESPONDENCE
DeAnn Emerson read a memo from John Martin stating the council 's resolution
regarding the 1983 budget is in accordance with the Charter, therefore, acceptable
to the Board as written.
A letter from Terry L. King of Event Promotions Unlimited was brought to
the attention of the council .
REPORTS
Don Elliott gave a progress report on his search for a lawyer who would be
willing to handle matters concerning the council . Ron Lambden said he would be
willing to do so for a fee of $75.00 an hour. The secretary was directed to
write a letter to Mr. Lambden asking him to confirm in writing that the council
may send inquiries to him on an individual task basis as they arise.
The council then discussed issues they would like to present to Mr. Lambden
for his opinion. Bill Rupp made a motion that Mr. Lambden render an opinion as
to the constitutionality of special tax districts. Patricia Anderson seconded
the motion. Ralph Waldo opposed the motion, saying that he would like to amend
the motion to state that at such time as a plan for special tax districts is
promulgated, we would take steps to obtain legal counsel as to the constitution-
ality of it. Ralph Waldo put this suggestion into the form of a motion, Don
Elliott seconded the motion to amend the original motion and it passed unanimously.
Ralph Waldo said he would like a legal opinion as to whether the commissioners
have the authority to require any entity receiving county funds to sign a state-
ment allowing the council to audit their operation. Patricia Anderson seconded
the motion. A roll call vote was taken, all members voting yea.
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NEW BUSINESS
DeAnn Emerson welcomed Sheriff Harold Andrews, Under Sheriff Larry
Brunson and six employees of the Sheriff's Department. Sheriff Andrews
stated that their purpose in coming to the council was to express their
concern over the salary survey prepared by the Personnel Department. The
Sheriff's Department did their own salary survey and found that it did not
match the one presented by Personnel . Employees within the Sheriff's Depart-
ment feel the Benchmark system is invalid if it is determined by a faulty
salary survey. The council suggested that the Sheriff' s Department sit down
with the Commissioners and compare their own salary survey with that of the
Personnel Department. If the figures do not coincide, they are asked to report
this back to the council . The President scheduled an additional council meeting
on January 20th at 1 :30 p.m. to discuss the accuracy of the benchmark system.
The Sheriff's Department can at that time give the council a progress report
on any discussions they have had with Personnel or the Commissioners. In the
meantime, the council members will review the matter, including the handouts
provided at this meeting.
The Sheriff's Department also expressed dissatisfaction with the county's
insurance program. DeAnn Emerson stated that first the council would give
attention to the salary question, then they would address the matter of insurance.
Bill Rupp was asked to begin researching this question.
Don Elliott moved that the December council bills be paid. This motion was .
seconded by Ralph Waldo and carried unanimously.
Assignment areas for each council member for the year of 1983 were dis-
cussed: Bill Rupp agreed to assume those of Howard Foster, plus Purchasing and
Parks and Recreation. "Commissioners" and "Finance and Administration" were
deleted from the list as members are all actively involved in them.
A resolution thanking Howard Foster for services rendered to the council
was read by DeAnn Emerson. Don Elliott moved that the resolution be accepted,
Bill Rupp seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. A plaque will be
mailed to Mr. Foster since he was not available for presentation at the meeting.
Nominations for President of the council were opened. Ralph Waldo nominated
Don Elliott. DeAnn Emerson seconded the nomination and the vote was unanimous.
DeAnn Emerson was nominated by Don Elliott to be the vice president. Patricia
Anderson seconded the nomination and the vote was again unanimous.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Ralph Waldo moved that the meeting be
adjourned. Don Elliott seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. The time
of adjournment was 4:00 p.m. , January 6, 1983.
The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, January 20, 1983, at 1 :30 p.m.
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Wi`P To Board of Commissioners Data January 7, 1983
COLORADO From Vicky, Council Secretary
Subject. 1983 Council President and Vice President
This is to advise you that during the January 6, 1983,
council meeting, new officers were elected.
Donald A. Elliott will serve as President.
DeAnn Emerson will serve as Vice President.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Howard Foster was appointed to
represent District I on the Weld County Council
in May 1980; and
WHEREAS, he was subsequently elected to the
Weld County Council in November 1980; and
WHEREAS, he is retiring after three years
of service on the Weld County Council ; and
WHEREAS, he has contributed without salary
or compensation, generous amounts of his time and
effort in attending to the affairs of the Weld
County Council ; and
WHEREAS, the efforts of Howard Foster will
be a valuable experience to be used by members of
the Weld County Council in the future; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the
people of Weld County express their thanks and
gratitude to Howard Foster who has assisted in
the development of the procedures of the Weld
County Council up to this time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the people
of Weld County, Colorado, through the present Weld
County Council , do hereby give a hearty thank you to
Howard Foster for his dedicated and valuable service
in behalf of good government in Weld County, Colorado,
as a member of the Weld County Council under Home Rule
in Weld County, Colorado.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on Motion
duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote
on the 6th day of January, 1982.
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Date Signed: January 6, 1982
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