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COLORADO
WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
REPORT TO THE PEOPLE
January 18 , 2000
The Weld County Council is mandated by the Home Rule Charter of Weld
County, Colorado, to report to the people matters relating to the Council's review of
Weld County government. This report summarizes the activities of the Weld County
Council during the fourth quarter of the calendar year 1999.
October 19, 1999 - Weld County Centennial Center
• Mr. Don Warden, Weld County Finance and Administration Director, presented
to the Council an overview of his responsibilities and answered questions about
the following topics: impact fees, Y2K compliance, the budget process, the
Weld County Finance Corporation, law enforcement in southwest Weld County,
a request for Planning Department personnel to be available in southwest Weld
County.
• Councilman Rob Masden and President Dan Oster reported on their Council-
assigned meetings with County personnel regarding the Clerk and Recorder's
office. President Dan Oster expressed his pleasure that the Board of County
Commissioners had agreed to fund the services of a management consulting
firm to evaluate the Clerk and Recorder's office. He reported that Ms. Suki
Tsukamoto has agreed to implement the recommendations of the management
firm and it appears that this development will address the concerns the Council
was seeking to resolve
• President Dan Oster reported that he had visited with Weld County Coroner
Scott Anthony. President Oster indicated that he would follow up on that
meeting and give a report at the November Council meeting.
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2000-0366
Weld County Council
Report to the People
January 18, 2000
Page 2 of 3
November 16, 1999 - Weld County Centennial Center
• Weld County's Director of the Area Agency on Aging, Linda Piper, was the guest
speaker. Ms. Piper reviewed programs and services administered or contracted
by the Area Agency on Aging.
• Councilman Rob Masden and President Dan Oster reported that their
conversations with Weld County Coroner Scott Anthony indicated citizens'
concerns were being addressed.
• The Council discussed the content of its August 11 letter to the Ms. Tsukamoto
and the best way for the Council to follow through on its review of the Clerk and
Recorder's Office. President Dan Oster, Councilman Roberts, and
Councilwoman Joyce Smock were assigned to proceed with this matter.
December 21, 1999 - Weld County Centennial Center
• Positive reports were given about the review of the Clerk and Recorder's Office
and the review of the Coroner's office.
• Questions about county road grading will be taken to Mr. Dave Becker by
Council Coordinator for Public Works, Councilman Masden.
During the fourth quarter of 1999, Council members have researched answers to
questions and concerns brought to their attention by citizens of Weld County. In that
process Council members have talked periodically with the Commissioners and various
Elected Officials and Department Heads.
Council meetings are on the third Tuesday evening of each month at 6:30 p.m. in
the Weld County Centennial Center, Greeley, Colorado or in a Weld County town at a
time and place to be announced. For information please contact the County Council
office.
WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
Al Roberts, President
Weld County Council
Report to the People
January 18,2000
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Councilman Rob Masden
Councilman JYanbster
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Cou(cilwothan Joyce Smock
Date Signed: January 18, 2000
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