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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
April 7, 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,
April 7, 1983, at 1 :45 p.m.
ROLL CALL
The following members were present in person: President Don Elliott,
Vice President DeAnn Emerson, Patricia Anderson, Bill Rupp and Ralph Waldo.
Also present for all or part of the meeting were three members of the press,
an interested citizen (Ted Harris) , and the council secretary.
MINUTES APPROVED
Patricia Anderson made a motion to approve the minutes of March 3, 1983,
as written. The motion was seconded by DeAnn Emerson and carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
Added to the agenda was a 3:00 presentation by Don Warden concerning
Industrial Revenue Bonds.
CORRESPONDENCE
The President drew attention to the Notices of Hearings on the creation
of special taxing districts to provide ambulance and emergency medical treatment.
He strongly urged members to attend at least one of the hearings scheduled
between April 18th and 21st. The President made the remaining correspondence
available for the individual review of council members.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The March 3, 1983, resolution regarding a change in time of the council
meetings was signed by all council members.
A report was given by Bill Rupp and Don Elliott regarding their March 7,
1983, worksession with the commissioners regarding council audit of agencies
partially funded by the county. Bill Rupp reviewed his conclusions by saying
that the commissioners seem to feel the council 's request is an expansion of
government powers beyond what is granted to the county by state statutes. When
council representatives stated they felt there must be some means of account-
ability on the part of these agencies, the commissioners suggested they be
requested to voluntarily provide the council with a performance audit and that
should they refuse, the commissioners and council should discuss the matter
together. DeAnn Emerson reminded the council that members lack the sufficient
time and expertise of a professional auditor; therefore, it would be very
difficult for them to determine the problem. During the worksession, County
Attorney Tom David agreed to prepare a legal opinion on the question. Don
Elliott said he would confirm with Mr. David that a copy of his opinion will
be available to the council for consideration at their May meeting.
Council members agreed that part of the audit question may be a problem
of vagueness on the part of the Charter. It was recommended that each member
examine the Charter and suggest changes they would like to see made. Citizens
would also be invited to submit comments. A discussion of the requirements to
have an amendment on the ballot for the 1984 election ensued.
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NEW BUSINESS
Bill Rupp moved that the March council bills be paid. This motion was
seconded by DeAnn Emerson and carried unanimously.
Ralph Waldo stated that the issue of the creation of special taxing
districts bothers him in that he feels the people of Weld County can ill afford
it. Patricia Anderson requested that the secretary secure a copy of the contract
made between the hospital and the county for air ambulance services.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ted Harris requested a copy of Ron Lambden's legal opinion regarding the
audit issue discussed during the meeting. The secretary was instructed to
provide Mr. Harris with same.
INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS PRESENTATION
The meeting was dismissed at 2:50 p.m. to the first floor meeting room
for a presentation by Don Warden, Finance Director, regarding Industrial
Revenue Bonds. The meeting reconvened at 3:59 p.m. with all members present
except Ralph Waldo, who had excused himself at 3:55 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. The time of
adjournment was 4:00 p.m. , April 7, 1983.
The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, May 5, 1983, at 1 :45 p.m.
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RESOLUTION
Re: Regular Meetings of the Weld County Council
WHEREAS, it has been suggested that the Weld County Council
begin holding its regular meetings on the first Thursday of each month
at 1 :45 p.m. , in its regular meeting room located on the third floor,
Room 339 of the Weld County Centennial Center at 915 Tenth Street,
Greeley, Colorado; and,
WHEREAS, should a second meeting in the month be necessary,
the president of the council may call an additional meeting for the
third Thursday of the month at 1 :45 p.m. ; and
WHEREAS, the Weld County Council has considered such suggestion
and finds it to be in the best interest of the citizens of Weld County
and the Weld County Council for the Council ' s meetings to be held at such
times and at such place.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that from this day forward
the regular meetings of the Weld County Council shall be held on the
first Thursday of each and every month at 1 :45 p.m. in the Weld County
Centennial Center, in its regular meeting room located on the third
floor, Room 339 at 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, Colorado, and other
meetings, if necessary at the same place on call of the president.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on Motion duly made
and seconded, adopted by the following vote on third day of March, 1983.
WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
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Donald A. Elliott, President
DeAnn Emerson, Vice resident
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Date Signed: April 7, 1983
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