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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,
March 16, 1999, 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by President Dan Oster. Vice President
Al Roberts, Councilman Dwaine Kurtz, Councilman Rob Masden and Councilwoman
Joyce Smock were present, constituting a quorum of the members. Also present:
Council secretary 13ev Thomas.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Roberts made a motion to approve the March
1, 1999 Council minutes as written. Councilman Dwaine Kurtz seconded the motion
and it carried.
CORRESPONDENCE: Vice President Al Roberts reported he had received the
Commissioners' Resolution canceling violation hearings scheduled for March 9. He
reported information received from County Assistant Attorney Lee Morrison regarding
Midtown Materials.. The trailer from which Midtown Materials had been operating within
Weld County's MUD has been removed. There are still materials on the site, but no
business is being conducted from that location.
COORDINATOR REPORTS:
Weld County Sand and Gravel Deposits
The Council discussed letters from Weld citizen John Folsom regarding sand and
gravel deposits in Weld County. President Oster had discussed this matter with
Commissioner Vaad. Commissioner Vaad reported that the Weld County Planning
Commission forwards development applications to the State of Colorado to verify that
the necessary procedures regarding minerals have been met before the Weld County
Commission acts on the applications.
Paunch Odor in Briggsdale Area
President Oster reported that he received a telephone call from Weld citizen Judy Curtis
regarding paunch odor in the Briggsdale area. President Oster brought the matter to
the attention of the Commissioners and Commissioner Baxter assured Mr. Oster that he
would return Ms. Curtis' phone call.
Intergovernmental Agreements for School Funding
Councilman Dwaine Kurtz addressed a March 1 letter received from Weld citizen John
Folsom. Mr. Kurtz stated that the Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that
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governments, through intergovernmental agreements, cannot demand or "require"
school funding of developers as per Mr. Folsom's letter. Councilman Dwaine Kurtz
reported, however, that mutual agreements for school funding have been worked out
between governments and developers.
Election Department Report
Vice President Al Roberts reported that Weld County personnel still have not received
updated information from the State of Colorado regarding election rules.
Human Services
Councilman Dwaine Kurtz summarized for the Council the content of his informational
meeting with Division of Human Services Director Walt Speckman. Mr. Kurtz reviewed
Human Services' organizational and structure charts and provided details about
employment services as well as services for the aging and for families.
Intersection at US Highway 34 and Weld County Road 57
President Dan Oster reported on his ongoing involvement with the Colorado
Department of Transportation regarding US Highway 34 and Weld County Road 57. He
is trying to facilitate communication between the Colorado Department of
Transportation and the citizens affected by the alterations to the intersection.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1999 Council Meeting Locations
Councilman Dwaine Kurtz has finalized arrangements for the April Council meeting to
be held at the Johnstown Town Hall. Councilman Masden reported that Don Sandoval,
Regional Director for Department of Local Affairs, will speak at the Council's May
meeting in Greeley. Councilman Roberts will check with parliamentarian Art Willis
about doing a work session with the Council on June 1 regarding parliamentary issues.
Councilman Rob Masden is planning the June 15 Council meeting to be in Ft. Lupton or
Lochbuie. President Dan Oster will ask Weld County Finance Director Don Warden to
make a presentation at the July 20 Council meeting in Greeley. Councilman Dwaine
Kurtz will check about a Human Resources speaker for the September Council meeting
in Greeley.
Out-of-Greeley Meeting Invitations/Dinners
The Council will be meeting out of Greeley four times in 1999. The town council of the
host town will be invited to the Council meeting. The town council members will also be
invited to join, at their own expense, a dinner with the County Council before the
meeting. Council members will provide the Council secretary with a list of locations
where information about the out-of-Greeley Council meetings should be posted.
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Distribution of Unapproved Council Minutes
Councilman Roberts made a motion, seconded by Councilman Masden, that the
Council's unapproved minutes be sent only to the Weld County Attorney and the five
County Council members and that no copies of unapproved minutes will be posted on
bulletin boards. Councilman Kurtz made a motion to amend the motion to include that
a copy of unapproved minutes will be sent to the Commissioners via their secretary.
Councilman Masden seconded the motion. The amendment to the motion carried with
Councilman Roberts and Councilwoman Smock voting no. The amended motion
carried unanimously.
Policy for Supplying Council Documents to the Public
Councilwoman Joyce Smock made a motion that the Weld County Council follow the
Commissioners' Ordinance 84T regarding distributing documents to the public. The
Council secretary is to notify the persons currently receiving the Council's approved
minutes of this County policy. Councilman Roberts seconded the motion and it carried.
Evaluation of Council's Appointment Process
President Oster tabled the idea of evaluating the Council's appointment process until
after Mr. Don Sandoval speaks to the Council.
Evaluation of Council's Website Entry
The Council decided not to make alterations to the Council's website entry at this time.
NEW BUSINESS:
Procedures RE: Conflict of Interest Questions
County Attorney Bruce Barker is preparing the conflict-of-interest information (that he
shared with the Council on March 1) into a format that could be adopted into the Weld
County Council's Rules and Regulations.
Procedures RE: Council's Appointment Process
President Oster said that an addition to the Council's Rules and Regulations regarding
the Council's appointment process would be considered after Mr. Don Sandoval speaks
to the Council.
Payment of the Bills
Councilman Dwaine Kurtz made a motion to approve payment of the following bills:
Mileage for President Dan Oster $ 71.28
Mileage for Vice President Al Roberts $67.88
Mileage for Rob Masden $30.24
Mileage for Joyce Smock $32.40
Mileage for Judy Curtis $23.22
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Councilwoman Joyce Smock seconded the motion and it carried.
ADJOURNMENT'_ President Dan Oster adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m...
April 20, 1999
Date approved Dan Oster, resident
Beverly Thomas, Secretary
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