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The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity with the Weld County Home Rule
Charter at the Nunn Community Center, 185 N. Lincoln Avenue in Nunn, on Wednesday, September
7, 1994, at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
The meeting was called to order by President Campbell, and the following members were present,
constituting a quorum of the members thereof: Vice President Gardner, Councilman Orr, and
Councilman Young.
Also present were Jim Hayward, Stephanie Hayward, Pamela Malcom, David Nettles, John
Anderson; and the council secretary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Young moved to approve the minutes of the August 3, 1994, meeting. Councilman Orr
seconded; the motion passed with Vice President Gardner and Councilman Young abstaining from
the vote due to their absences from the August 3rd meeting.
Vice President Gardner moved to approve the minutes of the August 17, 1994, meeting. Councilman
Young seconded the motion; the motion passed with Councilman Or abstaining from the vote due to
his absence from the August 17th meeting.
APPOINTMENTS:
President Campbell noted the appointments listed. Vice President Gardner will plan on attending the
Elected Officials Meeting. Councilman Young plans on representing the Council on the KFKA "Coffee
Break" radio show.
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA:
Additional items added after circulation of the initial agenda were noted with an "
CORRESPONDENCE:
The correspondence received was duly noted by President Campbell and was subsequently
circulated among the council members.
REPORTS:
COORDINATOR REPORTS
Vice President Gardner and Councilman Young made no reports.
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Councilman Orr talked about progress on the Comprehensive Plan. Specific issues addressed were
prime farm ground being paved over and the need/desire to preserve prime farm ground; and
property/development rights issues. A bus tour was conducted to observe what is going on
throughout certain parts of the county. Councilman Orr agreed this bus tour provided a good
opportunity for the planners to be exposed to the county accordingly. Councilman Orr commended
the commissioners for soliciting input throughout the county regarding the Comprehensive Plan and
the job that Monica Mika-Daniels has done in coordinating collection of input.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Dave Nettles, Assistant Division Engineer, Division 1, and John Anderson, Deputy Water
Commissioner, Division 1-District 1, from the Division of Water Resources addressed those in
attendance regarding water rights, water quality, wells, trans-basin water, small town water problems
(acquisition and water treatment), interstate water law, legislation concerning Thornton water re-use,
how Colorado lawmakers are going to protect our water rights from the feds and others (endangered
species, etc.), growth in Weld County regarding towns versus agriculture (dry years problems) and
underground versus above ground reservoirs (loss or gain of water). It was evident Mr. Nettles and
Mr. Anderson possess a vast knowledge on water related topics; their insight on the fore mentioned
topics was greatly appreciated by the council. As well, the council felt this information would have
been beneficial to the citizens of Nunn.
OLD BUSINESS:
Luncheon for Existing, Outgoing and Incoming Elected Officials
Councilman Young moved to have the council sponsor a luncheon for existing, outgoing, and
incoming Weld County elected officials to be held after the November elections, but before the new
year for the purpose of the respective people to be introduced and become better acquainted
accordingly; Councilman Orr seconded. Vice President Gardner and Councilman Orr recommended
attaching a budget amount to Councilman Young's motion. Councilman Young amended his motion
to include a $300.00 budget for the luncheon; the motion passed.
The council secretary will notify the commissioners' office regarding the council's decision.
Approval of Amended Rules & Regulations RE: Attendance
The Council's Rules and Regulations and Procedures have been word processed using the councii's
new computing environment. Discussion was held regarding replacement of the most recently
amended rule/regulation/procedure pertaining to attendance of County Council members at council
meetings.
NEW BUSINESS:
County Council 1995 Budget Unit Summary
Denial of requested amount increases under Travel & Meetings and Buildings & Grounds was
discussed. It was the consensus of the council that these requested amount increases were "totally
appropriate." President Campbell noted concern regarding Professional Services and the dollar
amount that could be required in the event of an audit. A letter will be drafted and sent outlining the
Council's concerns and reiteration of the requested amount increases.
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Distribution of Vacant At-large Position Coordinator Assignment Areas
Councilman Young moved to distribute the coordinator assignment areas previously held by the now
vacant At-Large council position as follows:
Vice President Gardner- Extension Service, Fair Board
Councilman Orr- Countywide Communications, E-911 Telephone Authority Board,
Local Emergency Planning Committee
Councilman Young- Centennial Developmental Services, Inc.
Vice President Gardner seconded; the motion passed.
Formatting of Council Rules and Regulations in Outline or Procedures Handbook
Councilman Young moved the council revise the current Rules and Regulations and Procedures
based on recommendations from County Attorney Barker. It was the consensus of the council to
proceed with this. The council secretary will approach Attorney Barker accordingly for further
direction.
Payment of the Bills
President Campbell requested addition of$39.00--the cost of supper--to his expense claim for
approval by the council. Councilman Young moved to pay the bills as listed. Vice President Gardner
seconded the motion; the motion passed.
Vice President Gardner requested clarification regarding payment of mileage as being considered
"income"; the council secretary will check on this.
County Council Meetings
The next council meeting will be held on October 5, 1994, at 7:30 p.m. at Weld County's Centennial
Center (915 10th Street; Greeley) in the First Floor Assembly Room.
The November 2, 1994, meeting will be held at the LaSalle Town Hall. There has been a special
guest speaker requested to address Amendment 1; how it applies to special districts. Vice President
Gardner will contact someone accordingly.
Secretarial Research Requests
None were made.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
In response to questions posed to the Weld County Council, we would like to clarify the
intent of the proposed Home Rule Charter wording change which will be posed to citizens of
Weld County on the November 8, 1994, election ballot. At the present time, the Home Rule
Charter of Weld County, Article VI, Section 6-5(4) does not require the Coroner or County
Councilmen to hold his/her county office as their primary employment. As well, the Coroner is
the only elected official who is not compensated on a salary basis -- aside from County
Councilmen who receive no compensation other than actual expenses -- but has been
compensated on a per case basis ($50.00 per case) with a per body removal fee ($15.00 per
body).
After investigation and input from the citizens of Weld County, the Council felt it was
appropriate to let Weld County citizens decide whether the coroner should be compensated on
a salary basis verses continuing to be compensated on a per case basis. The Council felt if
the citizens decided the Coroner's office should indeed be the Coroner's primary employment
then the Coroner should be compensated on a salary basis.
The proposed wording change to the Charter eliminates the words "and the Coroner,"
so that if passed, Article VI, Section 6-5(4) would read, "Except for County Councilmen, each
county office shall be the primary employment of the officer during the term for which he is
elected or appointed." Therefore, if the proposed wording change passes, the Coroner will be
salaried for $35,000.00 per year for 1995 and 1996, and $38,000.00 per year for 1997 and
1998. If the proposed wording change does not pass, the Coroner will continue to be
compensated on a per case basis ($65.00 per case) with the body removal fee being
eliminated, and will not be required to hold the county office as his/her primary employment.
We, as a Council, would encourage anyone who has any questions or desires further
clarification to contact the County Council office at 356-4000 (ext. 4780) or 1-800-289-9353
(ext. 4780).
Sincerely,
Ralph W. Campbell, President, District 3
James Gardner, Vice President, District 2
Clair Orr, District 1
David L. Young, At-Large
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