HomeMy WebLinkAbout992155.tiff WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
July 20, 1999
Tapes #134AB99, #135AB99 & #136A99
The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity with the Weld County
Home Rule Charter at Weld Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Greeley, CO, Tuesday,
July 20, 1999, 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by President Dan Oster. Vice President
Al Roberts, Councilman Rob Masden and Councilwoman Joyce Smock were present,
constituting a quorum of the members. Councilman Dwaine Kurtz was excused. Also
present: Parliamentarian Art Willis and Council secretary Bev Thomas.
SPEAKER: Parliamentarian Art Willis made a presentation to the Council summarizing
parliamentary procedures. Mr. Willis focused on the basics of parliamentary procedure
and emphasized small assembly procedures applicable to the Weld County Council
meetings. Specific questions raised by the Council members were answered and each
member received handouts from Mr. Willis.
APPROVAL OF DOCUMENTATION:
Council Minutes
Councilwoman Joyce Smock made a motion to approve the June 15, 1999 Council
minutes. The motion passed.
Council's Second Quarter Report to the People
Vice President Al Roberts made a motion to approve the Council's second quarter
Report to the People. The motion passed.
APPOINTMENTS: Council members discussed attendance at the County Picnic
scheduled for July 23.
CORRESPONDENCE: The Council reviewed the correspondence and each member
received a copy of Weld's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report year ending
December31 , 1998.
COORDINATOR REPORTS:
President Dan Oster RE: Citizen's Request RE: Council Minutes
President Dan Oster will continue his inquires on this topic.
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Weld County Council Minutes
July 20, 1999
Page 2 of 3
July 13 Meeting Regarding Relocation of Prairie Dogs
Councilman Rob Masden reported on the July 13 public meeting with the Board of
County Commissioners and personnel of the Department of Wildlife. He reported that
the Board of County Commissioners had voted against receiving prairie dogs from
another county. Councilman Masden complimented the Board of County
Commissioners and Department of Health Head John Pickle for handling the meeting
very professionally. Councilman Masden said that it was encouraging to see county
government working in unison with the people.
July 12 Elected Officials & Area Trauma Advisory Council
Councilwoman Joyce Smock reported on the July 12 Elected Officials meeting. She
included a summary of the reports given by the District Attorney and the Assessor.
Councilwoman Smock said that she tried to attend the July 20 meeting of the Area
Trauma Advisory Council, but the group has changed its meeting time from that listed
on the printed schedule of Weld County Committees/Boards.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Protocol for the Media
Vice President Al Roberts made a motion that the Council chair will be the official
spokesman for the County Council to the media. The motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Weld County Council Public Service Announcement on TCI Cablevision
The Council decided it will have a public service announcement posted with TCI
Cablevision on a permanent basis.
Concern RE: Recording Department
President Dan Oster reported a citizen's concern about the need for timely information
from the County Recording Department. It was determined that President Dan Oster
and Vice President Al Roberts will visit the Recording Department on a fact-finding
mission.
Payment of the Bills
Councilman Rob Masden made a motion to pay the bills as submitted.
Mileage for President Dan Oster $ 7.56
Mileage for Vice President Al Roberts $14.04
Mileage for Rob Masden $19.17
Mileage for Joyce Smock $64.80
Metro West Publishing for Legal Notice $ 4.90
The motion passed.
Weld County Council Minutes
July 20, 1999
Page 3 of 3
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjo rued at 10:00 p.m.
August 17, 1999
Date approved Da Oste , resident
Beverly Thomas, Secretary
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