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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
REPORT TO THE PEOPLE;
July 15, 1997
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The Weld County Council is mandated by the Home Rule Charter of Weld
County, Colorado, to report to the people the events that have shaped the
previous quarter. This report summarizes the activities of the Weld County
Council during the second quarter of the calendar year 1997.
April 15, 1997
Regional Four Director for the Colorado Department of Transportation, Douglas
Rames, was the Council's guest speaker at the Kersey Town Hall. Mr. Rames
talked about the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
President Pam Malcom reported that there were no new buildings being built at
The Villa to house new prisoners.
A report from Councilman Dan Oster focused on his discussion with Sheriff
Jordan about the Sheriff Department's jurisdiction in Weld County.
On behalf of the Citizens Action Committee Sharon Hopper presented a letter to
the Council requesting that the Weld County Commissioners reimburse the
Citizens Action Committee for the Committee's unnecessary legal fees. The
Council indicated that it would not act on the letter as it was not within the realm
of its Home Rule -mandated responsibilities. The Council suggested that the
Citizens Action Committee should present their letter directly to the Weld County
Commissioners.
April 25, 1997
Councilman Al Roberts attended the dedication of the Ft. Lupton/Hudson Water
Treatment Plant.
May 20, 1997
At the Council's meeting in Briggsdale County Assessor Warren Lasell explained
the major functions of the Assessor's Office and answered questions from the
Council and County residents
Councilman Dan Oster reported on a complaint regarding allegations that Weld
County Road and Bridge personnel were doing sign work for private contractors.
The Council agreed to answer two specific questions regarding the Weld County
Finance Corporation. The questions the Council agreed to answer by resolution
are: the reported conflict of interest of employees/elected officials of Weld
County and the legality of the Weld County Finance Corporation.
May 24, 1997
Council President Pam Malcom attended the Weld County Jail cornerstone -
laying ceremony.
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June 5, 1997
Councilman Dan Oster responded to a call from a Weld County resident
concerned about a flooding problem on his property. After inspecting the
situation, Councilman Dan Oster contacted Dave Becker of Weld County Road
and Bridge with concern regarding Weld County's liability for the problem.
Subsequently County personnel arrived and pumped out the water, and later
replaced the culvert.
June 17, 1997
The review of the Weld County Finance Corporation was tabled until the Council
could review the December 31, 1996 -audit of Weld County.
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The Council heard concerns of residents of rural southwest Weld County. The
concerns included: potential inappropriate use of architectural plans for the
proposed pre -parole prison in Dacono, Weld County roads being annexed by
municipalities, the Weld County Finance Corporation.
Janet Meisinger read to the Weld County Council a Declaration of True Facts -
"Constitutional Reservation of Rights, Refusal of Responsibility and Demands."
During the second quarter of 1997, Council members have researched answers to
questions and concerns brought to their attention by citizens of Weld County. In that
process Council members have talked periodically with Weld County Commissioners
and various elected officials and department heads.
This report is not meant to be an exclusive enumeration of the activities entered into by
the Council. It is, however, an attempt to communicate with the voters regarding its
activities. The County Council believes that the Weld County Home Rule Charter
continues to be a viable tool for the citizens of Weld County.
WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
EXCUSED
Pam Malcom, President
ABSENT
Ju. , Curtis, Vice President
ouncilman ',"ph Campbell
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Councilman Al Roberts
Date Signed: July 15, 1997
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