HomeMy WebLinkAbout952472.tiffWELD COUNTY COUNCIL
REPORT TO THE PEOPLE
October 4, 1995
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
fourth quarter of the calendar year 1995.
The County Council met at the Windsor Town Hall for its July 5, 1995 meeting.
County Commissioner Dale Hale was the guest speaker. He spoke about the Weld
County Trail System. He explained the Trail Master Plan and the progress toward its
completion. The Town of Windsor's Recreation Director, Ruth Ann Sampson, shared
information regarding the activities that Windsor is pursuing related to the trail system.
The August 2, 1995 meeting was held at the Ft. Lupton City Hall. The guest
speaker was Weld County Clerk and Recorder, Suki Tsukamoto. Ms. Tsukamoto
spoke about the improvements she had initiated at the Greeley Office of Motor Vehicles
including: having more clerks available to the public, bilingual staff, fast renewal line,
and direction signs added both interior and exterior.
President Jim Gardner asked for Suki's help in designing a referendum/initiative
checklist for citizens interested in these procedures. It was suggested a checklist
would eliminate charges that the Clerk and Recorder's staff did not cooperate with
citizens on these matters. The Council also discussed with the Clerk and Recorder the
possibility of having a "How Are We Doing?" form available in her office.
The Council discussed the way the Council handled citizens' complaints
regarding the Grover Rodeo. Councilman Ralph Campbell reported on the July 17,
1995 Commissioners' Regional Meeting in Grover because the Grover Rodeo had
been discussed there. Further discussion on this topic related to communication
between the Sheriff and the Council. It was decided that President Jim Gardner would
speak directly with Sheriff Jordan.
The Council met at Pierce Town Hall for its September 6, 1995 meeting. Guest
speaker Gary McCabe, Director of Weld County Ambulance Service, gave a
presentation and answered questions about the history and current plans of the
Ambulance Service. Another guest speaker, Mr. John Pickle, Director of Weld
County's Health Department, spoke about the trend in public health toward prevention
and promotion rather than enforcement. He gave examples of the focus in the
Department to come along side local communities and groups to aid them in solving
their own problems.
A Council work session to further research on "How Are We Doing?" forms
available in County offices was discussed. Discussion was held regarding the
communication skills used in the interchanges between the Council and the Sheriff.
The Council passed a motion to send a letter of recommendation to Sheriff Jordan
detailing the use of name tags by Sheriff Department officers, volunteers, and posse
members.
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Weld County Council
Report to the People
Third Quarter, 1995
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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
Jim Gardner, President
EXCUSED AT SIGNING
Stephanie Hayward, Vice President
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Date Signed: November 1, 1995
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