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MINUTECOUNCIL I JUN 1 01985 L:
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The Weld County Council met in special session in full conformity
with the Weld County Home Rule Charter at 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, Colorado,
on Thursday, May 30, 1985, at 7:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL
The following members were present in person: President Bill Rupp, Vice
President Doris Williams, Sid Morehouse, Nels Nelson, and Ralph Waldo. Also
present for all or part of the meeting were Don and Pat Carlson, one member
of the press, and the Council secretary.
MINUTES
Sid Morehouse made a motion that the minutes of May 2 be approved as written.
Doris Williams seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
Sid Morehouse added two items to the agenda, 1 ) , an intergovernmental agree-
ment between Weld municipalities and Weld County, and, 2) , an exit interview form
used by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.
RESOLUTION SIGNED
Resolution number 53 was signed at this meeting.
APPOINTMENTS
The President reminded the Councilmen of the next regular Council meeting
to be held June 6 in Grover.
REPORTS
Bill Rupp reported on the Elected Officials meeting of May 13. Mr. Rupp
advised those present on May 13 that the Council plans to audit the Personnel ,
Planning and Sheriff's Departments. The departments will be notified in advance
so they can first perform an internal audit. The Council 's study will focus on
management, procedures, and activities in an attempt to provide assistance, not
negative criticism. The Commissioners indicated they would like to schedule a
worksession with the Council , perhaps during the month of July.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The Council continued deliberation of a requested ruling on an alleged
conflict of interest involving the Chairman of the Weld County Planning Commission,
Bob Ehrlich. The President read into the record a letter dated May 23, 1985, from
the Council 's attorney, Ron Lambden. In accordance with Mr. Lambden's letter, Mr.
Rupp asked if any Councilman felt he possessed a possible conflict of interest in
the case. Mr. Nelson said that for the following reasons, he would abstain from
discussion and voting in the matter: 1 ) , past business dealings with Mr. Ehrlich
by family businesses, 2), past business dealings with the Carlsons by family
businesses, 3), his family's property borders upon the Carlsons' property, and,
4), his recent appearance on behalf of the Carlsons at a Planning Commission
hearing. Mr. Nelson excused himself from the meeting at 7:50 p.m. The President
proceeded to read a memorandum from Mr. Lambden regarding his recommendations.
Mr. Waldo suggested that Mr. Rupp dispense with the reading. Mr. Rupp then asked
for discussion. Mr. Waldo responded that as public officials, he felt that the
Council had a responsibility to move ahead with a ruling in the matter and to
later set up procedures for future requests concerning conflicts of interest.
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MINUTES, WELD COUNTY COUNCIL PAGE 2 MAY 30, 1985
Mr. Waldo then, with the Council 's consent, administered an oath to Mr. and
Mrs. Carlson before hearing their testimony. After swearing to tell the truth,
Mrs. Carlson related the events which led up to their accusations against Mr.
Ehrlich. After listening to the testimony, Mr. Morehouse made the following
motion: "I move that the Weld County Council , as direct interpretation of
the County Charter, vote this not within the purview of the conflict of interest.
Not that there is one or isn't one, but the whole matter as presented does not
meet County Charter description of a conflict of interest, and that it be
terminated." Doris Williams seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken
and the motion passed unanimously. Sid Morehouse stated that he felt the
statutory information provided to the Council by Mr. Lambden should be made
available to the Carlsons. Mrs. Carlson said she wanted a copy of the entire
memorandum. Mr. Rupp declined to release it to her, stating that he would
prefer she obtained a copy directly from Mr. Lambden. (Mr. Waldo was excused
at 8:52 p.m. ) Mrs. Carlson expressed disappointment in the length of time it
had taken the Council to come to a decision. Mr. Rupp apologized but explained
this had been a learning process for the Council . He stated that he regretted
that the question had not been referred to the Council 's attorney earlier.
(Mr. Waldo and Mr. Nelson returned to the meeting at 8:56 p.m. The Carl sons
left the meeting at 9:00 p.m. )
Mr. Morehouse provided the Council with a copy of an exit interview form
used by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. The President requested
that the secretary photocopy the material for the Council 's review at the June 6
meeting. -
NEW BUSINESS
For informational purposes, Mr. Morehouse presented a copy of an inter-
governmental agreement between Weld municipalities and the county. The document
concerns hazardous substance incidents.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. The time of
adjournment was 9:20 p.m. , on May 30, 1985.
The next regular Council meeting is Thursday, June 6, 1985, at 8:00 p.m. ,
in Grover, Colorado.
William A. Rupp, Prat
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