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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
September 6, 1995
Tapes #34-95A, 34-95B, 35-95A
The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity with the Weld
County Home Rule Charter at Pierce Town Hall, 240 Main St., Pierce, CO,
Wednesday, September 6, at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by President Jim Gardner, and the
following members were present constituting a quorum of the members thereof; Vice
President Stephanie Hayward, Councilwoman Judy Curtis, Councilwoman Pam
Malcom, and Councilman Ralph Campbell. Also present were: Lois Souther, Paul
Broadhurst, Raymond Van Why, Larry Turner, Richard Watson, Sharon Dunn, and the
Council secretary.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: President Jim Gardner introduced guest speaker Gary
McCabe, Director of Weld County Ambulance Service. Mr. McCabe gave an overview
of the history of the Weld County Ambulance Service, and the direction the Service is
currently taking. He described the mutual aid agreements that are in place with other
emergency facilities in the area. He answered questions about the basis for the
ambulance fees, the status of the ambulance stations, insurance matters, and shared
coverage of emergencies.
Following Mr. McCabe's presentation, President Gardner introduced Mr. John Pickle,
Director of Weld County Health Department. Mr. Pickle described the breadth of the
Health Department's responsibilities touching on the responsibilities of the
environmental health division, consumer health, and institutional health programs. He
explained that the community health nursing program has focused on holding clinics in
outlying areas of the counties to respond to the needs of the citizens. A possible joint -
venture with the Ambulance service to provide community health services is being
discussed. The trend in all aspects of public health is toward prevention and promotion
rather than enforcement. The Department's focus has been in coming along side local
communities and groups to aid them in solving their own problems. Mr. Pickle also
answered questions about new guidelines regarding septics, procedures to deal with
citizens' complaints, and the dfference between public health and personal health.
APPROVAL OF DOCUMENTATION: Councilwoman Pam Malcom made a motion to
approve the August 2, 1995 minutes. Councilman Ralph Campbell seconded the
motion. Councilwoman Judy Curtis discussed the wording in the August 2 minutes
under the section "Grover Rodeo - Sheriff." Councilwoman Pam Malcom made a
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motion to amend the motion to approve the August 2 minutes with the following
correction. Delete the sentence, "She felt that the Council should clarify a procedure
so that all complaints on one topic are handled by one Council member." Replace that
sentence with "She was concerned about the communication between Council
members in handling citizens' complaints." Councilman Ralph Campbell seconded the
motion to amend the original motion. The motion and its amendment were approved
with Vice President Stephanie Hayward abstaining.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: Councilwoman Judy Curtis asked that "Classes" be
added to the agenda under New Business.
APPOINTMENTS: The Elected Officials' Meeting September 11 was noted. Vice
President Stephanie Hayward said that her work schedule had changed and she was
no longer able to attend the September 19 KFKA "Coffee Break." The Council
secretary was asked to find out if the Council was scheduled for "Coffee Break" on
September 19 since Mark McVicker was no longer with KFKA. President Jim Gardner
said that he would represent the Council for the September "Coffee Break" if it was still
on KFKA's schedule.
CORRESPONDENCE: Vice President Stephanie Hayward asked about the Weld
County Grievance/Complaint Process information received from Judy Griego.
COORDINATOR REPORTS: Councilwoman Pam Malcom reported that Mr. John
Pickle gave Councilwoman Malcom and Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer a tour of the
Health Services Department. She reported it was a fascinating and informative tour
illustrating the wide scope of services offered by this department.
OLD BUSINESS:
"How Are We Doing?" Forms
There was no new information from the Clerk and Recorder's office regarding "How Are
We Doing?" forms. A citizen in the audience complimented Suki's improvements in the
Motor Vehicles Department that has shortened the waiting lines.
President Jim Gardner explained that the Council is researching the "How Are We
Doing?" forms available in County offices. The Council secretary gave the Council
copies of the forms that she had collected. Also noted were offices that had no form
available or offices that had little public contact and no use for such a form.
Council members stated their interests in looking further into the matter of public
comment forms. Councilman Ralph Campbell said that he would like the Council to get
together for a work session dealing with this project. He suggested a week day night or
a Saturday in October, to be decided at the next meeting.
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Grover Rodeo - Sheriff
President Jim Gardner reviewed the Council's history on this topic. He told about his
meeting with Sheriff Jordan requested by the Council at the August meeting.
Councilman Ralph Campbell stated his understanding of the Council's powers
according to the Home Rule Charter. Discussion was held regarding the
communication skills used in the interchanges between the Council and the Sheriff.
It was decided that on behalf of the Council, President Jim Gardner would compose a
letter to the Sheriff. He welcomed ideas from other members, and stated he would
have a draft available for members to read by September 20.
Councilman Ralph Campbell made a motion that the Council recommends to the Sheriff
that all Sheriff Department officers, volunteers and posse members wear name tags
that plainly display their name stating if they are volunteers or posse members. This
should occur when they are in uniform and/or on duty, unless officers are conducting
under cover operations. Councilwoman Pam Malcom seconded the motion. The
motion carried. President Jim Gardner will hand deliver the recommendation in letter
form.
New Business:
Payment of the Bills
Councilman Ralph Campbell made a motion that the following bills be paid: The
Windsor Beacon - $1.94, The Voice - $3.00, Beverly Thomas for supplies - $17.56,
Jim Gardner for mileage and dinner - $105.67, Ralph Campbell mileage - $25.00, and
Pam Malcom mileage - $7.50. Councilwoman Pam Malcom seconded the motion. The
motion carried.
Classes
Councilwoman Judy Curtis said that it is her understanding that the County is not yet
on InterNet, but it is going to be. She asked the Council to pay for her to attend an
InterNet workshop. Councilman Ralph Campbell said that if the InterNet would be a
source of information for Council business he would favor Councilwoman Judy Curtis
attending. Councilman Ralph Campbell made a motion that the Council pay for
Councilwoman Judy Curtis to attend an InterNet Workshop costing $99. or less.
Councilwoman Pam Malcom seconded the motion. The motion carried.
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Secretarial Research Requests
The secretary has put the Council on the mailing lists for classes/workshops offered by
the University of Northern Colorado and Aims.
The Council's computer will be on-line as of January 1996.
The vendor letter received by Council members in the summer of 1995 was
inadvertently sent to County personnel, and need not be returned.
In the Accounting Department at the Centennial Center, cash can be obtained for use
by the Council. That location serves the petty cash needs of offices in the Centennial
Center.
The stationery needed by the Council will put the Council's printing line item in the red.
However, the Council is not in danger of over spending the 1995 budget. It was
decided that the Council would order the stationery, and not adjust its 1995 budget.
Over spent line items will accurately reflect the Council's expenses. It will also allow
for correct information to use in planning future budgets.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10 p.m.
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Date approved
Stephanie Haywar Vice President
verly Thomas, Secretary
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