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August 3, 1994
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The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity with the Weldl..Ctitnty Home Rule
Charter at the Weld County Centennial Center in the First Floor Assembly R0oTritE9tfft0th Street,
Greeley, Colorado, on Wednesday, August 3, 1994, at 8:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
The meeting was called to order by President Campbell, with Councilman Orr being present. Vice
President Gardner and Councilman Young were excused. Councilwoman Janda was absent.
Also present was the Council secretary.
President Campbell confirmed a quorum was not present.
CONTINUATION OF MEETING:
Councilman Orr moved for a continuation of the regular scheduled August meeting to be held on
Wednesday, August 17, 1994, starting at 7:3O p.m. in the Weld County Centennial Center's First
Floor Assembly Room, 915 10th Street in Greeley. President Campbell seconded. The Council
secretary will contact the other Council members accordingly regarding the date/time/location of
continuation.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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Date Approved Ral Campbell, Presi t
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Connie Beckman, Secretary
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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
August 17, 1994 V.TID CC'„,_ITY^
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The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity with the W4lrtl COUt ty'Hame Rule
Charter at the Weld County Centennial Center in the First Floor Assembly Room, 915 10th Street,
Greeley, Colorado, on Wednesday, August 17, 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: Councilman Young and Vice President Gardner. and
Councilwoman Janda was absent and Councilman Orr was excused.
Also present were Phillip Moreno; Jeffrey A. Henessee; Stephanie Hayward; Pam Malcom, David
Malcom; Sandy Ingram; Patrick Armijo and the Council secretary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Young moved to approve the minutes of the July 6, 1994, meeting. Vice President
Gardner seconded; the motion passed.
Vice President Gardner moved to table approval of the August 3, 1994, meeting minutes since neither
he nor Councilman Young were present at the August 3, 1994, meeting. Councilman Young
seconded the motion; the motion passed. The minutes will be presented for approval by President
Campbell and Councilman Orr at the Council's regularly scheduled meeting in September.
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA:
Additional items added after circulation of the initial agenda were noted with an " * ". President
Campbell requested the addition under "New Business" of discussion around the possible hosting of
a luncheon and/or meeting for the newly elected candidates sometime after completion of the election
process, before the new year, in an effort to get everyone acquainted.
APPOINTMENTS:
President Campbell noted the appointments listed. Councilman Young will plan to represent the
Council at the September 20, 1994, KFKA "Coffee Break" show; Vice President Gardner will attend in
Councilman Young's absence. Vice President Gardner will plan to attend the Elected Officials'
meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE:
The correspondence received was duly noted by President Campbell and was subsequently
circulated among the Council members.
County Council Minutes
August 17, 1994—Page 2
REPORTS:
Coordinator Reports
None were given.
OLD BUSINESS:
Consideration of Procedures to Enforce Attendance of its Members and for Removal of
Members Who Violate Such Rules
Bruce Barker, County Attorney, reviewed his memorandum to the Council dated July 5, 1994,
regarding Suggested Language for Addition to County Council Rules and Regulations Regarding
Attendance. In referring to previous Rules and Regulations made by the Council, it appears those
Rules and Regulations were formulated to address issues as they arose. Attorney Barker felt the
most logical place to amend an existing rule/regulation would be on Page Five, Paragraph Nine
(adopted May 2, 1985), where it reads, "All members of the Council are expected to attend regular
Council meetings and special meetings as may be called by the Council President, or, in his absence,
the Vice President."
After further discussion and clarification, Councilman Young moved that Council amend the Rules
and Regulations, Page Five, Paragraph Nine (adopted May 2, 1985), to read, "All members of the
Council are expected to attend regular Council meetings and special meetings as they may be called
by the Council President, or, in his absence, the Vice President. NO MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL
SHALL BE ABSENT FROM THREE OR MORE CONSECUTIVE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS.
THE OFFICE OF ANY COUNCIL MEMBER WHO HAS FAILED TO ATTEND THREE OR MORE
CONSECUTIVE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS SHALL BE DECLARED VACANT BY THE
COUNCIL ONLY IF IT FINDS, AFTER HEARING UPON TWENTY DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO
THE MEMBER IN QUESTION, THAT THE MEMBER'S FAILURE TO ATTEND WAS NOT DUE TO
REASONS SUBSTANTIALLY BEYOND HIS CONTROL." Vice President Gardner seconded the
motion. President Campbell asked Attorney Barker for confirmation regarding the proposed wording
by Councilman Young for legal clarification purposes. The motion passed unanimously.
Salary Resolution for Coroner
The Salary Resolution was signed as printed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Consideration of Resignation of Councilwoman Barbara Janda
President Campbell read a formal letter of resignation from Councilwoman Janda, dated July 7, 1994,
regarding her position on the Council. Councilman Young moved to accept Councilwoman Janda's
letter of resignation. Vice President Gardner seconded the motion; the motion passed unanimously.
The position was officially declared vacant.
Vice President Gardner added that, prior to her illness, while Councilwoman Janda was an active
member on the Council, she did an excellent job. President Campbell agreed.
Formulation of Plan of Action for Possible Replacement of At-Large Office on the Council
Referring to sections of the Home Rule Charter (pp. 16, 32, 45) and State law (Section 112207),
County Council Minutes
August 17, 1994—Page 3
Attorney Barker addressed questions/issues regarding the appointment of a person to the vacated
Council position as well as the vacated position not being appointed and filled via the November
elections process. Councilman Young voiced concern in appointing a person to the vacated position,
noting that given the impending elections and those potential candidates, it would send a message to
the public saying the Council is endorsing a specific person. The consensus of the Council was the
same.
Vice President Gardner moved the Council not appoint someone to the vacant At-Large position, but
to let the vacancy be filled during the November elections process according to elections procedures
of the Clerk & Recorder's Office. Councilman Young seconded the motion; the motion passed.
September Meeting
The Council meeting will be held on September 7, 1994, at 7:30 p.m. in Nunn at the Nunn Community
Center. The Council will have dinner together at The Nunn Cafe prior to the meeting; reservations
will be made accordingly. Vice President Gardner offered to drive to the meeting for carpooling
purposes. Those riding with him will meet at the Centennial Center Building at 5:30 p.m.
There has been interest expressed in having someone address the issue of water planning in relation
to growth of the community and surrounding area. Sandy Ingram suggested that Senator Don
Amment be contacted as a possible guest speaker. Additional input was gathered regarding a guest
speaker. President Campbell will pursue obtaining a speaker accordingly.
Payment of the Bills
President Campbell moved to amend his bill for an additional $60.00 to cover telephone bill costs
incurred related to Councilwoman Janda's resignation.
Councilman Young moved to pay the bills as listed. Vice President Gardner seconded the motion.
the motion passed.
Secretarial Research Requests
The newly acquired computing environment for the County Council was officially introduced.
The County Council open house was discussed. Approximately 510 invitations were sent/distributed.
The Council was pleased with the outcome and the number of potential candidates for Council
positions. There was a desire expressed to hold another open house in two years and to look at
scheduling it with respect to election petition deadlines and other public events (i.e. Arts Picnic).
Hosting of a Luncheon
President Campbell suggested the Council consider hosting a luncheon or meeting for newly elected,
existing, and outgoing elected Weld County Officials. This could provide an opportunity for people to
be introduced and become better acquainted accordingly. The Council secretary will check the
Council budget as well as approaching the Commissioners about co-hosting this event.
County Council Minutes
August 17, 1994—Page 4
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Phillip Moreno (1517 N. 25th Avenue; Greeley, 80631) is a resident who lives next to the Guadalupe
Center (intersection of O Street and North 25th Avenue). Mr. Moreno explained the Center is only
open during certain times and noted some issues occurring during the hours the Center is closed with
regard to some people who utilize the Center. He extended an invitation for the Council to come to
the Center (preferably during the hours of 6-8 p.m.) so that observation could be made about some of
those issues. Mr. Moreno felt some of the issues being encountered could be minimized and/or
alleviated if there were alternatives available for people (utilizing the Center) during the Center's
off/non-open hours.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Date Approved Ra Campbell, Presi nt
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Connie Beckman, Secretary
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