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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
April 3, 1996
Tapes: #46A96, #46B96, #47A96
The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity with the Weld
County Home Rule Charter at the Eaton Town Hall, 223 First Street, Eaton, Colorado,
Wednesday, April 3, 1996, 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Vice President Pam Malcom. The
following members were present, constituting a quorum of the members thereof:
Councilman Ralph Campbell, Councilwoman Judy Curtis, and Councilman Jim
Gardner. President Stephanie Hayward was excused. Ault's Mayor Charles Hoff was
at the meeting along with members of the Town Boards of Ault and Eaton including:
Kenny Jerabek, Dan Cooch, Wayne Gustafson, and Celia Turner. Also present were
Sharon Dunn of the Greeley Tribune and the Council secretary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Jim Gardner made a motion, seconded by
Councilwoman Judy Curtis, to approve the March 6, 1996 meeting minutes. The
motion passed.
GUEST SPEAKER: Weld County Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer handed out
information regarding Intergovernmental Agreements. Commissioner Kirkmeyer talked
about the current practice of the Weld County Commissioners' negotiating
Intergovernmental Agreements between government entities. She said that the
agreements provide a basis for cooperation between government entities for land use
planning, growth management, and the provision of services or facilities. Furthermore,
the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) process has proven to be a practical solution
that can be applied to a wide range of governmental functions such as: law
enforcement, emergency services, communications, water testing, and road
maintenance. She said the major benefit of cooperation between governments is
economic, and she cited the City of Greeley and Weld County's Communication
Services as an example.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Members of the County Council and the Town Boards asked
Commissioner Kirkmeyer questions regarding different aspects of Intergovernmental
Agreements. The need for coordination between the comprehensive plans of
municipalities and the County was discussed. The significance of water in the future
development of Weld County was also examined.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: There were no additions to the agenda.
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APPOINTMENTS: Vice President Pam Malcom, Councilwoman Judy Curtis, and
Councilman Jim Gardner said that they were planning to attend the North Front Range
Transportation & Air Quality Planning Council Breakfast April 9, 1996. Council
members were reminded of the April 9, 1996, 6:30 p.m. parliamentary procedure
meeting with Art Willis.
CORRESPONDENCE: Council members stated their pleasure in receiving weekly
mail packets from the Council office.
COORDINATOR REPORTS:
Customer Service Project
Councilman Ralph Campbell gave an update on the Customer Service classes he had
attended at Aims College. He encouraged the Council to set a summer date for a work
session to focus on this subject.
Airport Manager Contracts
Councilwoman Judy Curtis said that she wanted to defer her report to the May Council
meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Council's Twentieth Anniversary
The entry forms for the July 4 Stampede Parade were reviewed. Council secretary was
asked to verify that an entrance fee from the Council would not be required. Inviting
former County Council members and members of the Weld County Home Rule Charter
Commission to ride on a float in the parade was discussed. The secretary was asked
to compile a list of former Council members by district. The list from each district
should be mailed to the Council member now holding that Council seat. Council
members will then contact former members about riding in the July 4 parade.
Councilman Jim Gardner will proceed with lining up a vehicle for use in the parade.
Commissioners' Salaries
The Council secretary was asked to obtain the cost of each item in the Weld County
Commissioners' benefit package. Council members also requested that the definition
of a "medical flexible spending account" be obtained. Councilman Jim Gardner pointed
out that Weld County is a Category II County according to the Colorado Revised
Statutes. The current and previous salaries of Weld County elected officials were
discussed.
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April 3, 1996-Page 3
The Council secretary reported that personnel in other Colorado counties were vague
about the definition of a "full-time" County Commissioner. However, Colorado's ten
large counties all provide benefits to their Commissioners as if they are full-time
employees. It was decided that the Council would spend more time on salary-setting at
the May 1, 1996 meeting. Vice President Pam Malcom will check with Erie's mayor
about possible topics for the May 1 Council meeting. Possibly salary-setting will be the
main focus of that meeting with a decision on the Commissioners' salaries to be made
at the June Council meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
Payment of the Bills
Councilman Jim Gardner made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Judy Curtis, the
following bills be paid:
Councilman Ralph Campbell - mileage - $28.04 -
Councilwoman Judy Curtis - mileage - $42.66
Councilman Jim Gardner - mileage - $13.50 �aSpB
Councilman Jim Gardner - meals - $83.81.
The motion carried.
Secretarial Research Requests
Copies of the line items in the County's Banner accounting system were distributed.
A sample of the currently-used County name tag was examined by Council members.
It was decided that the Council would discuss ordering name tags at the May Council
meeting.
Purchasing copies of"A Guide for Effective Meetings", recommended by
Parliamentarian Art Willis, was discussed. Councilman Ralph Campbell moved that the
Council order ten of the booklets at a cost of seventy-five cents each. Councilman Jim
Gardner seconded the motion, and it passed.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
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Date approved Stephanie Hayward, Pr ident
Beverl homas, Secretary
WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
P O Box 758 • Greeley, CO • 970-356-4000 x 4780 • Fax 970-352-0242
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: May 2, 1996
Contact: Beverly Thomas
970-356-4000 x 4780 Fax: 970-352-0242
Weld County Councilman Ralph Campbell made a motion that the Weld County
Commissioners' salaries be $48,000 for the years 1999 and 2000. The motion was
seconded and tabled at the Council's May 1, 1996 meeting in Erie, CO.
The Council heard the opinions of Weld citizens at the meeting, and by letter,
regarding setting the Commissioners' salaries. The Council welcomes public comment
on the salaries before a final decision is made at the June 5, 1996 Council meeting at
the Windsor Town Hall.
Councilwoman Judy Curtis expressed concern regarding the settlement
agreement that paid former airport manager, Kevin Bunnell, $10,626. Lack of public
information from Commissioner Dale Hall, and citizens' inquiries to the County Council
prompted further discussion of the matter. The Council is continuing to seek public
disclosure of the use of tax payers' monies.
1996 is the 20th anniversary at Weld County's Home Rule Charter and the Weld
County Council. In commemoration, the Council is attempting to contact all former
members of the Weld County Council and the Weld County Home Rule Charter
Commission. Former members are requested to contact the Weld County Council
secretary at 356-4000 ext. 4780.
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