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MINUTES
WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
March 18, 1997
Tapes #66A697, #67AB97, #68AB97
The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity with the Weld
County Home Rule Charter at the Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th St.,
Greeley, CO, Wednesday, March 18, 1997, 6:30 p.m. at the Weld County Centennial
Center, 915 10th St., Greeley, CO.
ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by President Pam Malcom. Vice
President Judy Curtis, Councilman Ralph Campbell, Councilman Dan Oster, and
Councilman Al Roberts were present, constituting a quorum of the members. Also
present: Sharon Hopper, Bob White, Terry Sisson, Kerry Jarvis, Sharon Voss, Wes
Johnson, Paul Halbin, Lesli Bangert, M. D. Hopper, Kelley Hoime, Randy Thornton, Jim
and Janet Meisinger, Nickey Jean Wilson, and the Council secretary, Bev Thomas.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Vice President Judy Curtis made a motion to approve the
February 18, 1997 meeting minutes. Councilman Al Roberts seconded the motion and
it was approved unanimously.
WELD COUNTY HEALTH COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT PROJECT: Weld County
Health Promotion Supervisor Leslie Bangert and Health Education Specialist Kelley
Hoime asked for suggestions from the Council regarding their community assessment
program. They asked if the Council knew about a community where there might be a
need and interest in doing a community assessment. Secondly, they asked if the
Council knew of contact people in a potential community. Councilman Ralph Campbell
expressed his appreciation for their efforts on behalf of prevention.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: President Malcom reported the information she had gleaned
about the Weld County Finance Corporation. She stated that to date the Council had
found nothing illegal in the formation of the nonprofit Weld County Finance
Corporation.
Councilman Ralph Campbell reported that we had contacted the Office of Community
Affairs and the State Attorney's Office and verified that the Weld County Finance
Corporation was legal.
Council members and citizens agreed that there was need to look at how the Weld
County's Finance Corporation's lease -purchase agreements affect the indebtedness of
Weld County. The Council indicated that it would continue to evaluate what County
properties are indebted under the lease purchase agreements. Citizens asked who
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other than County taxpayers were responsible for the payment of debt incurred by the
Weld County Finance Corporation. They urged further research into the Corporation to
determine whether funding the construction of Weld County buildings by the Weld
County Finance Corporation was sound financial practice for the County.
The Weld County Council urged the concerned citizens to get involved with Weld
County government by running for office or collecting signatures to place concerns on
the ballot.
CORRESPONDENCE: The Council reviewed the correspondence. President Pam
Malcom read the letter received from Weld County Assessor Warren Lasell. In the
letter Mr. Lasell offered to speak at a Council meeting to discuss the status of property
values in Weld County and factors which influence the Assessor's job in determining
those values. The Council agreed that Vice President Judy Curtis should ask Mr.
Lasell to speak at the Council's May meeting in Briggsdale, Colorado.
COORDINATOR REPORTS:
Cache La Poudre River Study Plan Payment
Councilman Al Roberts reported his concern about the Commissioners paying the City
of Greeley $17,000 based on an informal agreement. According to the Commissioners'
February 19, 1997 minutes there is no formal record of the agreement. Councilman Al
Roberts will follow-up on his questions and report back to the Council.
KFKA Coffee Break
Councilman Al Roberts reported on the KFKA March 18, 1997 Coffee Break interview.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Restaurant Invitations and Sign
It was decided that the Council would not pursue the restaurant invitations and focus
on a sign for use during its out-of-town Council meetings.
Councilman Ralph Campbell will finalize a temporary restaurant sign to be used before
the April 15, 1997 Council meeting.
Citizen's Question about New Program at The Villa in Greeley
The approval process for a new program at The Villa in Greeley will be clarified by
President Pam Malcom at the April 15, 1997 meeting.
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Clarification of Sheriff Department Jurisdiction in Weld County
President Pam Malcom tabled this topic.
NEW BUSINESS:
Commissioner Webster Disclosure Letter
The Council determined that no action was needed on Commissioner Webster's letter.
The Use by Special Permit 1135 referenced in the letter had been withdrawn by the
applicant.
Mr. Barker's Letter Regarding January 7, 1997 Council Minutes
The Council discussed the letter from Mr. Barker. The implication of approving
December minutes at a January meeting, when there are three new County Council
members starting their terms, was discussed. The Council secretary will contact
Parliamentarian Art Willis about this subject. President Malcom said that she would
speak to the Commissioners' secretary, Vicky Sprague, about how this issue is handled
when there are three new Commissioners at a January meeting.
Payment of the Bills
Councilman Al Roberts made a motion to pay the following bills:
Mileage for Councilman Ralph Campbell $11.88
Mileage for Councilwoman Judy Curtis $23.22
Mileage for Councilman Dan J. Oster $ 7.56
Mileage & Postage for Councilman Al Roberts $46.63
Subscription to the Platteville Herald $19.00
Subscription to the North Weld Herald $22.00
Councilman Dan Oster seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Council Work Session
President Pam Malcom will contact Vicky Sprague about scheduling a work session
with the Board of County Commissioners before the April 15, 1997 Council meeting.
Secretarial Research Requests
Bev Thomas reported that Councilman Al Roberts had contacted Information Services
about updating the Council's computer equipment. The Council's request for a
computer printer has been rated "high priority" by the Governance Board, but a
decision has not yet been made about the purchase.
The Council gave permission to Council Secretary Bev Thomas to adjust her office
hours during a family emergency.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 p.m.
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