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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
January 4, 1995
Tapes #19-94, 1-95
The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity with the Weld County Home Rule
Charter at the Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street in Greeley, Colorado, on Wednesday,
January 4, 1995, at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
The meeting was called to order by President Campbell and the following members were present
constituting a quorum of the members thereof: Vice President Gardner, Councilman Orr, with Council
man Young excused.
Also present were newly sworn -in Council members Stephanie Hayward and Pam Malcolm; Debbie
Orr; and the new Council secretary, Beverly Thomas. Former County Councilman Dave Young
arrived later.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
President Campbell stated that he had had a meeting with Mary Ann Feuerstein and apologized for
his comments at the December 7, 1994 meeting regarding the Clerk and Recorder's transition. He
then apologized publicly for the comments and reiterated his commitment to deal with such matters
on a personal basis in the future before making public comments.
Councilman Orr moved to approve the minutes of the December 7, 1994 meeting. Councilman
Gardner seconded; the motion passed.
APPROVAL OF REPORT TO THE PEOPLE FOR FOURTH QUARTER OF 1994:
Councilman Orr stated that the Report to the People for the fourth quarter of 1994 was well written
and he moved to approve it. Councilman Gardner seconded the motion; the motion passed.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Additional items added after circulation of the initial agenda were noted by President Campbell.
DEPARTURE OF FORMER COUNCIL MEMBERS AND ELECTION OF NEW OFFICERS:
President Campbell asked departing Councilman Orr for his comments regarding his years on the
Council which were followed by Councilman Gardner's words of appreciation to Councilman Orr for
his service.
President Campbell asked for nominations for 1995 Council President. Councilman Gardner was
nominated by Councilwoman Stephanie Hayward. Councilwoman Curtis seconded; Councilman
Gardner was elected unanimously.
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President Gardner asked for nominations for Vice -President. Councilman Campbell nominated
Councilwoman Hayward for Council Vice President; Councilwoman Malcolm seconded; President
Gardner declared Councilwoman Hayward Vice President by unanimous vote.
APPOINTMENTS:
The Elected Officials meetings were discussed. Councilman Campbell commented that these were
extremely helpful meetings where one could learn a lot about what is going on in the county. It was
determined that Council persons Gardner and Malcolm would try to attend the January 9, 1995
Elected Officials Meeting.
President Gardner stated that he would be going to the January 12, 1995 Regional Cities meeting.
He encouraged other Council persons to attend as well.
New Council members were especially encouraged to participate in the KFKA "Coffee Break".
Councilwoman Curtis said that she would participate in the future, but not this first time.
Councilwoman Malcolm will go if at all possible, and Councilman Campbell will attend if she can not.
The secretary will let Mark of KFKA know that a Council person will participate on January 17, 1995.
Councilwoman Hayward requested a schedule of future Council appointments with "Coffee Break" .
CORRESPONDENCE:
The correspondence received was noted by President Gardner.
REPORTS:
COORDINATOR REPORTS
Coordinator assignments for 1995 were discussed. It was determined that President Gardner would
follow in the tradition of being the Coordinator for the Department of Finance, General Services and
Personnel, Councilwoman Malcolm for the Department of Health Services, Councilwoman Hayward
for the Department of Planning, Councilwoman Curtis for the Department of Engineering
Services/Public Works, and Councilman Campbell will act as Coordinator for the Department of
Communications Services.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolutions/Plaques for Outgoing Council Members
Councilman Campbell moved that the Council make a resolution of appreciation and have a plaque
made for each of the outgoing Council persons, Dave Young and Clair Orr. Councilwoman Malcolm
seconded the motion; the motion passed. President Gardner will meet with the Council secretary to
determine the wording on the plaque and the resolutions will be prepared with the same wording used
in the May 6, 1992 Resolution #93.
County Council's Visibility and Availability to County Residents
President Gardner said that the Council meets six times a year in Greeley and six times a year in
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towns out in the county. Councilwoman Hayward initiated discussion about public attendance at
County Council meetings and urged consideration of ways to heighten the profile of the Council so
that county residents would be better informed about the role of the Council. She noted that perhaps
this was the year that the County Council should participate in the 4th of July Parade along with other
elected officials. Councilwoman Malcom mentioned the possibility of having a WELD COUNTY
COUNCIL reusable banner made for use in the parade. Councilman Campbell asked her if she
would check into getting such a banner. President Gardner mentioned that he could locate a car for
use by the Council on the 4th.
It was determined that each Council member should each write down thoughts to bring to the
February meeting about the role of the County Council and its services to the public. At that time the
ideas could be edited and an article prepared to be released to the newspapers. Councilman
Campbell suggested that a press release of this type be written monthly to heighten awareness about
the Council. Councilman Campbell further suggested that the Council put together a packet
regarding the Council and its current meeting time and place to be disbursed in the town where the
meeting is to be held, as well as nearby towns. Councilwoman Malcom suggested that special
invitations should also be sent to the towns' mayors and city councils whenever the Council was
holding a meeting in their town.
Locations and Meeting Times for 1995
The Council determined that the 1995 meetings will be held at the Centennial Center in the winter
months with out -of -Greeley meetings scheduled preferably between April and October. The Council
agreed to visit Dacono, Del Camino, Windsor/Severance, Ft. Lupton, Pierce, and Stoneham. The
Council secretary will contact the town clerk to set a date for the out -of -Greeley meetings. When a
meeting time is scheduled a Council member will contact the town representative to determine the
topic that the town wants to address with the Council. The Council will then arrange to have a
speaker on a topic suggested by the town, provide an opportunity for the public to interact with the
Council regarding concerns, or a combination of these options that would best serve the township.
Council members will contact the town representatives as follows: Councilwoman Hayward -Ft
Lupton, President Gardner -Del Camino and Windsor, Councilwoman Malcom -Pierce, Councilwoman
Curtis -Stoneham, and Councilman Campbell-Dacono.
Councilman Campbell moved that the County Council hold its 1995 meetings at 7:30 pm on the first
Wednesday of the month. Councilwoman Curtis seconded the motion; it passed. At the February,
1995 meeting a resolution will be adopted to set the meeting schedule for 1995.
Payment of the Bills
President Gardner outlined the reimbursement policy for mileage for the Council Members.
Councilwoman Curtis moved that the bills be paid as amended to include a telephone bill and mileage
reimbursement forms. Councilman Campbell seconded the motion; it passed.
Citizen's Concern Regarding Ordinance #89 -CC
The Council discussed a letter from Steven Augerot about the proposed Ordinance #89 -CC regarding
"personal junkyards". Councilman Campbell's idea was to inform Mr. Augerot of the status of the
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ordinance process and advise him what he can do during that process. President Gardner will
contact Mr. Augerot by telephone and letter and advise him of the process. It was reiterated that
while the Council is unable to set county policy, President Gardner will communicate that the County
Council is anxious that the citizen understand that the Council will do everything within its power to
assist Mr. Augured to understand and utilize the system available for public comment.
Secretarial Research Requests
Councilwoman Malcolm asked if the Council had received the final figures for the 1995 Council
budget. President Gardner read each line item amount approved for the Council. Councilwomen
Malcolm and Hayward each requested a copy of the Final Budget. President Gardner requested
the secretary also obtain a second copy for the Council office.
The new Council secretary will be in the Council office on Mondays from 9:30 am to 2 pm and on
Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.
The President will, in conjunction with the secretary, prepare a news release to inform the public of
the Council's 1995 officers, meeting times, and office hours.
Councilwoman Hayward requested that the secretary provide the names and phone numbers of all
the contact people for the departments, boards, and other agencies listed on the Coordinator
Assignment lists along with the Assignment lists for the Commissioners.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Dave Young spoke about his appreciation for the opportunity to be on the Council and that he had
been glad to serve.
Council persons Campbell and Hayward and President Gardner thanked Mr. Young for his service to
Weld County and invited him to the February, 1995 and any future meetings.
ADJOURNMENT:
As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:12 pm.
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RESOLUTION
RE: RECOGNITION OF CLAIR ORR
WHEREAS, Clair Orr was elected to the Weld County Council in January, 1991; and,
WHEREAS, he has contributed four years of his time and effort in attending to the affairs of
the Weld County Council; and,
WHEREAS, the tireless efforts of Clair Orr will be a valuable experience to be used by
members of the Weld County Council in the future; and,
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the people of Weld County express their thanks and
gratitude to Clair Orr who has assisted in the development of the procedures of the Weld County
Council up to this time,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the people of Weld County, Colorado, through
the present Weld County Council, do hereby give a hearty thank you to Clair Orr for his dedicated and
valuable service on behalf of good government in Weld County, Colorado, as a member of the Weld
County Council under Home Rule in Weld County, Colorado.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on Motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the
following vote on the 1st day of February, 1995.
WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
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Pam Malcolm
Date Signed: February 1, 1995
Resolution Number: 104
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RESOLUTION
RE: RECOGNITION OF DAVID YOUNG
WHEREAS, David Young was first appointed to the Weld County Council in July, 1990, and
elected in January, 1991; and,
WHEREAS, he has contributed four and a half years of his time and effort in attending to the
affairs of the Weld County Council; and,
WHEREAS, the tireless efforts of David Young will be a valuable experience to be used by
members of the Weld County Council in the future; and,
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the people of Weld County express their thanks and
gratitude to David Young who has assisted in the development of the procedures of the Weld County
Council up to this time,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the people of Weld County, Colorado, through
the present Weld County Council, do hereby give a hearty thank you to David Young for his dedicated
and valuable service on behalf of good government in Weld County, Colorado, as a member of the
Weld County Council under Home Rule in Weld County, Colorado.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on Motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the
following vote on the 1st day of February, 1995.
WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
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Date Signed: February 1, 1995
Resolution Number: 105
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