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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
January 18, 2000 Pil 07
Tape 143AB00
• The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity wig the-Weld Cbunty
Home Rule Charter at Weld Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Greeley, CO, Tuesday,
January 18, 2000, 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by President Dan Oster. Vice President
Al Roberts, Councilman Dwaine Kurtz, Councilman Rob Masden and Councilwoman
Joyce Smock were present, constituting a quorum of the members. Also present: UNC
Mirror reporter Jennifer Nettesheim, and the Council secretary Bev Thomas.
ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT: President Dan Oster opened the floor for
nominations for year 2000 Council President. Councilman Kurtz nominated
Councilman Rob Masden. President Dan Oster nominated Councilman Al Roberts.
President Dan Oster asked for a vote by secret ballot. Councilman Al Roberts was
elected Council President.
ELECTION OF COUNCIL VICE-PRESIDENT: President Al Roberts opened the floor
for nominations for Council Vice President. Councilman Dan Oster nominated
Councilman Rob Masden for Vice President. Councilman Dwaine Kurtz made a motion
that nominations for Vice President cease and that a unanimous vote be cast for
Councilman Rob Masden to serve as the Council's 2000 Vice President. The motion
carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF DOCUMENTATION:
December 1999 Minutes
President Al Roberts reported that Ms. Sharon Hopper had telephoned him about the
fact that one of her questions to Don Warden had not been reported in Council meeting
minutes. It was noted that this observation did not influence approving the December
1999 minutes as Ms. Hopper and Mr. Don Warden were not present at the December
meeting. Councilman Dan Oster made a motion that the December 21, 1999 Council
meeting minutes be approved as written. The motion carried.
Council Resolution 128 RE: 2000 Council Meetings
Councilman Dwaine Kurtz made a motion to adopt Council's Resolution 128 RE:
Regular 2000 Meetings of the Weld County Council. Vice President Rob Masden
seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. The Council's 2000 meetings will be
at 6:30 p.m. when held at the Weld County Centennial Center and 7:30 p.m. when held
away from Greeley.
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January 18, 2000
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Fourth Quarter 1999 Report to the People
Councilman Dwaine Kurtz spoke in favor of adopting the recently revised format for the
Council's Reports to the People. Councilman Dan Oster made a motion that the
Council approve the fourth quarter 1999 Report to the People as written in the new
format. Councilwoman Joyce Smock seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
COORDINATOR REPORTS:
County Coroner's Office
The Council heard a report from Councilman Dan Oster regarding conduct of the Weld
County Coroner. The report included a compilation of information gathered by
Councilman Oster, Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer and the Finance Director Don
Warden. The Council determined that the verbal complaints received from a citizen
about the County Coroner were without merit. Councilman Dwaine Kurtz made a
• motion that the Council accept Councilman Oster's report regarding the Weld County
Coroner. Councilwoman Joyce Smock seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously. The Council instructed Councilman Oster to respond to the citizen who
had contacted the Council.
County Road Grading
Councilman Rob Masden reported that he had discussed County road grading with Mr.
Dave Becker and Mr. Frank Hempen. Councilman Dan Oster reported that he had
seen some leveling of curbs previously created by County graders at the end of
driveways. Mr. Frank Hempen is to get back with Councilman Masden regarding the
narrowing of Weld County's graded roads.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Update on Review of Clerk and Recorder's Office
Councilman Dan Oster reported that Weld County Clerk and Recorder Tsukamoto is
well pleased with the action of the management firm reviewing her department. At the
January 10, 2000 Elected Officials Meeting Council members were told by Weld County
Commissioners that the Council would be receiving a copy of the management firm's
report. Councilman Oster will check back with the citizen who had approached the
Council about the need for timely information from the Recorder's office for real estate
transactions.
NEW BUSINESS:
News from South West Weld
Mrs. Sharon Hopper had reported to President Al Roberts that the towns of Frederick
and Firestone are looking into requiring a vote of their residents to approve all
annexations. Also, she reported that there is a business repairing dump trucks that has
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January 18. 2000
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located at the coroner of WCR 20 '/2 and WCR 7. It appears that the business is not
operating in compliance with County zoning ordinances and President Roberts will be
checking with the Weld County Planning and Zoning Department about it.
2000 Weld County Council Coordinator Assignments
Council members were assigned to these Coordinator Assignments for the year 2000:
President Al Roberts - Department of Finance, Central Purchasing, and Personnel
Vice President Rob Masden - Department of Health Services
Councilman Dwaine Kurtz - Department of Human Services
Councilman Dan Oster - Department of Planning Services
Councilwoman Joyce Smock - Department of Public Works
2000 Council Meeting Locations
Councilman Dwaine Kurtz made a motion that the Weld County Council meet April,
June, August, and October 2000 out of Greeley. The motion carried. Vice President
Rob Masden will contact Frederick or Firestone for the April 2000 meeting.
Councilwoman Joyce Smock will check with Gilcrest or Platteville for the June 2000
meeting. President Al Roberts will check with Windsor or Del Camino for the August
2000 meeting. Councilman Kurtz will decide on a location for the October 2000
meeting later in the year.
Council Visit to Assessor's Office
Councilman Dan Oster reported that Weld County Assessor Stan Sessions had
contacted him about Weld County Council members spending a day visiting the
Assessor's office to receive a complete overview of what is done by the Assessor's
office. Councilman Kurtz suggested adjusting the visit to a shorter time-frame.
President Al Roberts will discuss options with Mr. Sessions.
Payment of the Bills
Councilman Dan Oster made a motion that the following bills be approved for payment:
Mileage for President Dan Oster $22.68
Mileage for Vice President Al Roberts $14.04
Mileage for Councilman Rob Masden $30.24
Mileage for Councilwoman Joyce Smock$32.40
Nelson's Office Supply $89.95.
The motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Weld County Council Minutes
January 18,2000
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Date approved Al Roberts, Council President
Beverly Thomas, Council Secretary
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