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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
December 1, 1993
Tapes #17-93 & 18-93
The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity with the
Weld County Home Rule Charter at the Centennial Center, 915 Tenth Street,
Greeley, Colorado, on Wednesday, December 1, 1993, at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
The meeting was called to order by President Young, and the following members
were present, constituting a quorum of the members thereof: President Young,
Vice President Campbell, Councilman Gardner, Councilwoman Janda and
Councilman On.
Also present were Patrick Armijo and the Council secretary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Vice President Campbell made a motion to approve the minutes of the
November 3, 1993 meeting. Councilman Gardner seconded the motion. Vote
was taken and the motion carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENTS:
President Young noted the appointments listed and mentioned that he would
be unable to attend the Elected Officials' Meeting on December 13, 1993.
• Councilman Gardner will make an effort to attend.
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA:
There were no additions to the agenda at this time.
CORRESPONDENCE:
The correspondence received was duly noted by President Young and was
subsequently circulated among the Council members.
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Weld County Council Minutes
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December 1, 1993
REPORTS:
COORDINATOR REPORTS
Councilman On reported that the Commissioners are considering an ordinance
limiting the growth zone of minor subdivisions (2-1/2 to 20 acres with
maximum lot size of 6) to within 1/2 mile of any municipality. There is
currently a 3-mile growth zone. No decision has been made yet, as two
addditional hearings are required. Councilman Orr plans on attending the
next hearing and will keep Council informed on the issue. He has had several
telephone calls from constituents regarding this matter.
SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA FOLLOW-UP
Councilman Gardner provided an in-depth report on his trip to Sunnyvale,
California on November 22. He had the opportunity to meet with the City
Manager, the head of the Department of Public Safety and the head of the
Budget Department. It is the opinion of these persons that reinventing
government is not reorganization, but rather an attitude starting at the top
level of management. Since 1970, there have been no bureaucrats or civil
servants, but a business with employees. Although the budget has been cut
25%, there have been no layoffs and no privatization of services.
The form of government is city council and city manager, with everyone under
the city manager. Salary does not appear to be an issue, with department
heads setting goals for the year under the approval of the city council. If these
goals are met, bonuses are received. Management turnover is minimal. All line
employees are unionized with pay being negotiated by the union.
Santa Clara County is a Home Rule Charter county with all department heads
under an elected county executive director. The only other elected positions
are those on the board of supervisors, a policy-setting board. All other county
positions are hired or appointed. The salary of the board members (similar to
county commissioners) is tied to a percentage of Federal judges' pay, and they
set their own perks.
Councilman Orr stated for the record that the only cost to the taxpayers of
Weld County for this first-hand information was one night's motel stay ($49)
for Councilman Gardner. President Young felt that copies of the department
heads' goal-setting information would be useful; Councilman Gardner will
attempt to obtain samples.
Weld County Council Minutes
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December 1, 1993
OLD BUSINESS:
CORONERS OFFICE FOLLOW-UP
Vice President Campbell had nothing new to report on this item. It was
postponed indefinitely.
NEW BUSINESS:
DISCUSSION OF WELD COUNTY'S AMENDED PERSONNEL POLICY
Councilman Gardner suggested moving this item to the Council's January
agenda. Council members agreed to be prepared to discuss the issue at that
time, particularly pages 12, 13 and 19 of the amended policy.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 1994
Councilman Orr nominated Vice President Campbell as President of the
Council for the year 1994 and moved that he be elected by unanimous consent.
Councilwoman Janda seconded the motion. Vote was taken and the motion
carried unanimously.
Councilman Orr nominated Councilman Gardner as Vice President of the
Council for the year 1994 and moved that he be elected by unanimous consent.
Councilwoman Janda seconded the motion. Vote was taken and the motion
carried unanimously.
PAYMENT OF THE BILLS
Councilwoman Janda made a motion to approve the payment of the bills. Vice
President Campbell seconded the motion. Vote was taken and the motion
carried unanimously.
Mileage for Ralph Campbell $32.00
Mileage for James Gardner $16.00
SECRETARIAL RESEARCH REQUESTS
Council members requested copies of various documents obtained from
Sunnyvale, California by Councilman Gardner.
Weld County Council Minutes
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December 1, 1993
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no public comments at this time.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:18 p.m.
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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
REPORT TO THE PEOPLE
JANUARY 5, 1994
The Weld County Council is mandated by the Home Rule Charter
of Weld County, Colorado to report to the people the events that
have shaped the previous quarter. This report summarizes the
activities of the Weld County Council during the fourth quarter of
the calendar year 1993.
At the October meeting held in Greeley, members discussed
Councilman Gardner's upcoming trip to Sunnyvale, California and
determined which information regarding that city' s "reinventing
government" program would be useful for him to obtain from
officials there. The town of Firestone hosted the November Council
meeting, during which a special presentation was given by John
Pickle, director of the Weld County Health Department. Councilman
Gardner provided an in-depth report concerning his trip to
Sunnyvale at the December meeting. Members then elected Ralph
Campbell as President and James Gardner as Vice President of the
Council for the year 1994 . Items appearing on the agenda but
postponed until the January meeting were the Coroner ' s Office
follow-up and a discussion of Weld County 's Amended Personnel
Policy.
During the course of the fourth quarter of 1993, the Council
has met periodically with the Commissioners and various Elected
Officials and Department Heads in an attempt to keep the lines of
communication open.
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Report to the People
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January 5, 1994
This report is not meant to be an exclusive enumeration of
the activities entered into by the Council. It is, however, an
attempt to communicate with the voters on our activities . The
County Council believes that the Weld County Home Rule Charter
continues to be a viable tool for the citizens of Weld County.
WELD NTY COUNCIL
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J es Gardner, ce President
Excused at time of signing
Barbara Janda
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Clair Orr
David L.You g
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