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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
May 20,1997 CLi=
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The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity with the Weld
County Home Rule Charter at the Briggsdale School, Briggsdale, 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: County Assessor Warren Lasell, Commissioner George Baxter, Ed
Schelhaas, Bonnie Heinle, Mary Scheel and the Council secretary, Bev Thomas
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Al Roberts made a motion to approve the
April 15, 1997 meeting minutes. Councilman Ralph Campbell seconded the motion and
it was approved unanimously.
GUEST SPEAKER: County Assessor Warren Lasell explained the major functions of
the Assessor's Office. The Assessor said that the office is responsible for discovering
properties. The Assessor then estimates actual value of property. Mr. Lasell explained
how assessed value is determined for different types of property. His office then
notifies the state and the 110 taxing districts of the property values. Mr. Lasell, also,
discussed Colorado's Gallagher Amendment and its implications for property values
and property tax revenue.
The speaker answered questions from the Council and County citizens.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: There were no additions to the agenda.
APPOINTMENTS: Councilman Ralph Campbell said that as no Council person was
able to participate on KFKA's May 20 Coffee Break, Scott Johnson was going to have
Janet Meisinger on Coffee Break on May 27, 1997.
Pam reminded Council members of the Weld County Jail Cornerstone ceremony on
May 14, 1997 at 4:30 p.m..
CORRESPONDENCE: The Council reviewed the correspondence. It was noted that
items received on May 20 in the Council office had been logged into the Council's
correspondence. The Council will need to adopt its proposed 1998 budget at the June
meeting. A work session to work on the Council's budget was scheduled for June 11.
COORDINATOR REPORTS: Councilman Dan Oster explained that an anonymous
telephone call to the Council office reported two contractors were apparently having
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road sign work done by Weld County Road and Bridge personnel. Councilman Dan
Oster contacted Mr. Dave Becker about the matter. Councilman Oster was told that
signs were placed by Weld County personnel in two areas where private contractors
were working. Road and Bridge personnel posted signs to make the County roads
safer.
Cache La Poudre River Study Plan Payment
Councilman Al Roberts asked Commissioner George Baxter about the decision -
making process regarding a $1,700. payment to the City of Greeley. Councilman
Roberts' concern was that the payment was made based on an informal agreement.
Commissioner Baxter stated that on occasion the Board of County Commissioners
makes such decisions in work sessions. Almost always minutes are recorded of
Commissioners' work sessions. This payment was made because it saved the County
money to be involved in a joint study with the City of Greeley.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Restaurant Invitations
Councilman Ralph Campbell presented samples of a tabletop invitation for use at
Council dinners before out -of -Greeley Council meetings. The intent is to welcome
interaction with County citizens during the dinner hour.
New Program at The Villa
President Pam Malcom reported talking to Michael Brand at The Villa regarding a
citizen's concern that 60 new beds will be added to The Villa's programs in Greeley.
President Malcom reported that there are no plans for a 60 -bed expansion for
Community Corrections clients. According to the Community Corrections office a
request was made to the Colorado Department of Public Safety, Division of Criminal
Justice for supplemental funds to allow for a 24 -bed expansion in The Villa's
Community Corrections Center. If the new beds were approved there would be no new
building. The Villa presently has the room available to add additional beds. A new
contract would not have to be negotiated with Community Corrections.
The Villa is planning to build onto its facility by adding a new lunch room for its assisted
living residents. Zoning permits and approval from the City of Greeley would be
required if The Villa does any construction at its Greeley facility.
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There are no plans by The Villa's assisted living, Community Corrections Program or
Residential Treatment Center to house its clients away from its Greeley facility as in
group homes in the community.
Amending the January 7, 1997 Council Minutes
Councilman Ralph Campbell moved to amend the January 7, 1997 Council meeting
minutes to reflect that the quorum consisted of President Pam Malcom, Councilwoman
Judy Curtis, Councilman Ralph Campbell, Councilman Dan Oster, and Councilman Al
Roberts. Furthermore, may the amendment note that all Council members present
were in agreement for both the approval of the December 4, 1996 meeting minutes and
the approval of the fourth quarter, 1996 Report to the People. There were no additions,
corrections, or objections to either the December minutes or the 1996 fourth quarter
Report to the People. Councilman Dan Oster seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
First Quarter 1997 Report to the People
Councilman Al Roberts moved to approve the 1997 first quarter Report to the People.
Vice President Judy Curtis seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Review of Weld County Finance Corporation
Councilman Ralph Campbell moved to table two pieces of correspondence because
they were just received May 20 by the Weld County Council. The items to be tabled
were a May 20, 1997 -fax from Janet Lee Meisinger (Constitutional Notice - Declaration
on True Facts) and a letter from We the People in Weld (Inquiries for Elected Officials
in Weld County and Grand Jury Investigation). Councilman Dan Oster seconded the
motion. Council members talked about the need to study the correspondence before
acting on it. President Pam Malcom stated that it was not within the Weld County
Council's jurisdiction in the Home Rule Charter to call a Grand Jury and that the
Council is not a Grand Jury. The motion carried with Councilwoman Judy Curtis voting
no.
The Council agreed to answer two specific questions regarding the Weld County
Finance Corporation. The questions the Council will answer are regarding the reported
conflict of interest of employees and elected officials of Weld County and the legality of
the Weld County Finance Corporation. Council members agreed that addressing these
two questions were clearly within the Council's authority outlined in Weld's Home Rule
Charter. The Council decided to compose a resolution to address the reported conflict -
of -interest of County employees and elected officials as per Weld County Home Rule
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Charter Article XVI, Section 16-9. A statement or a resolution will also be prepared by
the Council regarding the legality of the Weld County Finance Corporation.
President Pam Malcom read Article II, Section 2-1 of Weld County's Home Rule
Charter. She also read Article XIV, Section 14-2 (5) and Section 14-6.
NEW BUSINESS:
Adjournment Time of Weld County Council Meetings
& Amendment of Council's Rules and Regulations
Councilman Ralph Campbell noted that the proposed draft of the Council's Rules and
Regulations setting beginning and ending times for Weld Council meetings was not
accurate. It was restated that out -of -Greeley meetings would begin at 7:30 p.m. and in -
Greeley Council meetings would begin at 6:30 p.m..
President Pam Malcom tabled discussion of the Council's Rules and Regulations
Section II, paragraph E.
Councilman Ralph Campbell made a motion, seconded by Councilman Dan Oster, to
replace the small -print public comment paragraph on the Council's agenda with the
following: While we encourage individuals or groups of individuals to address the
Weld County Council, public comment may be limited. Please be aware that the
Council may not be able to address your topic today. If the Council is unable to do so,
the matter may be referred to staff, or a work session, or the next regular -scheduled
meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
President Pam Malcom took from the table discussion of the Council's Rules and
Regulations Section II, paragraph E. Vice President Judy Curtis made a motion to
leave Section II, paragraph E of the Council's Rules and Regulations as stated in the
December 7, 1994 -version. Councilman Ralph Campbell seconded the motion and it
carried unanimously.
Councilman Ralph Campbell made a motion to amend Section II paragraph G of the
Council's Rules and Regulations to read as follows: "Executive Session. The Council
may, by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members present and upon the
announcement to the public of the topic for discussion, go into an executive session for
the consideration of those matters listed in C.R.S. paragraph 24-6-402 (4)." Vice
President Judy Curtis seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
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Payment of the Bills
Councilman Ralph Campbell made a motion to pay the following bills as listed:
Mileage for Councilman Ralph Campbell $ 11.88
Mileage for Councilman Al Roberts $ 55.08
Mileage for Councilman Dan Oster $ 7.56
Postage & Timer - Bev Thomas $ 16.31
South Weld Sun Legal Notice $ 4.26
Councilman Dan Oster seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
Review of Council's 1997 Budget to Date
The Council asked Council secretary Bev Thomas to get a corrected copy of the
Council's 1997 budget -to -date for the June 1997 meeting.
July 4, 1997 Stampede Parade
President Pam Malcom said that she would talk with Parade Chairman Jerry Pickett
about the Council's participation in the 1997 Stampede Parade. The Council decided
to participate in the parade if possible.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:32 p.m..
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Date approved
am Malcom, President
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Beverly Thomas, Secretary
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: June 18, 1997
Contacts: Council Secretary Beverly Thomas
970-356-4000 x 4780 Fax: 970-352-0242
Council President Pam Malcom 970-330-3941
WELD COUNTY COUNCIL HEARS CITIZENS
AND CHANGES MEETING
June 17, 1997 the Weld County Council met at the Weld County Centennial
Center for their regular monthly meeting. The Council heard concerns about County
government from citizens of south west Weld County.
The Council decided that their July 15 regular monthly Council meeting would be
held at the Weld County Centennial Center rather than at the Gilcrest Town Hall as
previously planned.
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