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Home My WebLink About961066.tiff =- n r MINUTES cn WELD COUNTY COUNCIL May 1, 1996 CLET-1[ -- - Erie Town Hall, Erie, CO The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity with the Weld County Home Rule Charter at the Erie Town Hall, 645 Holbrook, Erie, Colorado, Wednesday, May 1, 1996, 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by President Stephanie Hayward. The following members were present, constituting a quorum of the members thereof: Vice President Pam Malcom, Councilman Ralph Campbell, Councilwoman Judy Curtis. Councilman Jim Gardner was excused. Also, present were: Cole McGinnis, Judy Haglin, Lynn Morgan, Tracy Deering, Vic Smith, Jim Hayward, Lorraine and Everett David, J. Neeson, Sharon Dunn, and the Council secretary. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilwoman Judy Curtis made a motion, seconded by Councilman Ralph Campbell, to approve the April 3,1996 minutes with the correction that Councilman Ralph Campbell's mileage was approved for $28.08. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: President Stephanie Hayward added the July 4 Stampede Parade to the agenda. APPOINTMENTS: President Stephanie Hayward and Vice President Pam Malcom will try to attend the May 13, 1996 Elected Officials' Meeting. Vice President Pam Malcom will speak on the KFKA "Coffee Break" on May 21,1996. If she is unable to participate, Councilman Jim Gardner will be contacted to replace Vice President Malcom. It was determined that the Council would meet with Parliamentarian Art Willis at 6:30 p.m. in Centennial Center's room 350 on May 14, 1996 for a parliamentary training session. CORRESPONDENCE: The Council decided to participate in the LaSalle Days Parade on July 6, 1996. Councilman Jim Gardner will be asked to provide a vehicle for this event. COORDINATOR REPORTS: Customer Service Project Councilman Ralph Campbell suggested that the Council have a planning session to prepare a customer service proposal to be presented to the Commissioners. Councilman Campbell welcomed public ideas regarding how County government could best stay in communication with Weld citizens. DittrilS 961066 0(97/01 CI V County Council Minutes May 1, 1996- Page 2 Airport Authority Councilwoman Judy Curtis said that she had talked with Commissioner Dale Hall about the payment to the former Airport Manager. She said that Commissioner Hall reiterated that the payment was a confidential matter. Councilwoman Curtis stated that she was uncomfortable with the lack of information about why the payment was made. President Stephanie Hayward said that the Council had been requested by Weld citizens to look into this matter. Councilman Ralph Campbell made a motion that the President Stephanie Hayward set a meeting with Commissioner Hall and County Attorney Bruce Barker regarding the payment to the Airport Manager. Councilwoman Judy Curtis seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Council's Twentieth Anniversary President Stephanie Hayward suggested that the Council's twentieth anniversary be discussed in a Council work session. Vice President Pam Malcom said that she was preparing a list for each Council member of former Weld County Council members. It was decided that each Council member would send invitations to former Council members inviting them to ride with present Council members in the July 4 Stampede Parade. Councilwoman Judy Curtis will distribute the invitations to Council members. Name Tags Councilman Ralph Campbell made a motion that the Council purchase name tags that include the County seal for each Council member. Vice President Pam Malcom seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. Commissioners' Salaries The Council discussed the cost of the Commissioners' health insurance premiums including the medical flexible spending account available to them. Councilman Ralph Campbell made a motion that the Commissioners' salaries be $48,000 for the years 1999 and 2000. Councilwoman Judy Curtis seconded the motion. Members of the audience presented opinions to the Council regarding the compensation received by County Commissioners. President Stephanie Hayward read a letter received from.Mr. Harold Fahrenbruch on the topic. After further discussion the motion was tabled by President Stephanie Hayward until the June 5 Council meeting to allow for additional public comment. NEW BUSINESS: Line Item Choices for Mileage/Meeting Expenses In the current accounting system all out-of-town mileage expenses will be entered on the same line item as any out-of-town meals. County Council Minutes May 1, 1996- Page 3 Council's Need of a Tape Recorder A report was given about the futile attempt to have the Council's tape recorder repaired. A motion was made by Councilwoman Judy Curtis to move $500 from the Council's professional services line item to pay for a new tape recorder if necessary. This money would be used only if another source to cover this unplanned equipment expenditure could not be found. Councilman Ralph Campbell seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. President Stephanie Hayward will discuss this purchase and the adapter needed for the Council's computer with Don Warden. Payment of the Bills Vice President Pam Malcom made a motion to pay the bills as listed: Councilman Ralph Campbell - mileage - $ 12.96 Councilwoman Judy Curtis - mileage - $ 36.18 Secretary Bev Thomas - mileage - $ 5.13 President Stephanie Hayward - meals - $ 36.40 North Weld Herald - subscription - $ 21.00 Greeley Tribune - subscription - $105.00 Councilwoman Judy Curtis seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. It was suggested that quarterly the Council look at the status of its budget line items. Parking Space for Council Secretary The secretary was advised to bring the matter of a parking space to the attention of the Council if it became a problem. Sheriff Survey to Grover Area Residents Councilwoman Judy Curtis gave out a sample of a survey sent to Grover area residents by the Sheriffs Department concerning the Grover Rodeo. It was decided that the Council would send the Sheriff a letter complimenting him on the survey. The letter would include the names of all Council members if Councilman Jim Gardner was agreeable. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. 11 0 / -<-,u�_ Date approved Pam Malcom, Vice President Beverly Thomas, Secretary MINUTES WELD COUNTY COUNCIL May 14, 1996 SPECIAL MEETING Tape #49A-96 The Weld County Council met in Special Session in full conformity with the Weld County Home Rule Charter at the Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street in Greeley, Colorado, Tuesday, May 14, 1996, 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by President Stephanie Hayward. The following members were present, constituting a quorum of the members thereof Vice President Pam Malcom, Councilman Ralph Campbell, Councilwoman Judy Curtis, and Councilman Jim Gardner. County Attorney Bruce Barker and the Council secretary were also present. Councilman Jim Gardner made a motion that the Council enter Executive Session. The motion was seconded by Judy Curtis and the motion passed unanimously. The Council secretary was excused and the Council met with County Attorney Bruce Barker. After the Executive Session President Stephanie Hayward stated that the Executive Session consisted of reviewing the Council's responsibility in reference to the airport authority as mandated by the Home Rule Charter. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.. / /7 (`-lo%) `-) `hr f i/4-t'-/ -�j llr';f' ' Date approved Pam Malcom, Vice President Beverly Thomas, Secretary WELD COUNTY COUNCIL - P O Box 758 • Greeley, CO • 970-356-4000 x 4780 • Fax 970-35142 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: June 6, 1996 Contact: Beverly Thomas 970-356-4000 x 4780 Fax: 970-352-0242 The Weld County Council's monthly meeting was June 5, 1996 at Windsor Town Hall. Guest speaker, Weld County Planner Shani Eastin, explained the background of the newly-adopted Weld County Comprehensive Plan. She defined urban growth boundary lines, and talked about the coordination of planning between the County and municipalities. Ms. Eastin stated the Planning Department's desire to be available to help citizens of the County with their planning concerns. She emphasized that Planning Department personnel welcome questions and requests for information from all Weld County citizens. Vice President Pam Malcom opened the floor for public opinion on the setting of County Commissioners' salaries. Public comments favored the proposed pay increase of Commissioners' salaries of $48,000 for the years 1999 and 2000. Weld citizens complimented the County Board of Commissioners on their dedication and long hours given to serve the County. Council members completed details for its participation in the July 4 Stampede Parade. Former County Council members and authors of the County's Home Rule Charter will join Council members to ride in the July 4 Stampede Parade. This reunion is in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Home Rule Charter and the Weld County Council. Councilman Ralph Campbell initiated discussion about the proposed 1997 County budget guideline of a 10% reduction across the board. He stated that the County Council has the most control of the use of taxpayers' dollars in setting elected officials' salaries. In keeping therefore, with the 1997 Budget Guideline, Councilman Campbell stated that the Council could conform to this guideline by cutting all elected officials' salaries by 10%. The Commissioners could in turn, pass the 10% salary cut along to all Department Heads. Councilman Ralph Campbell voiced concern that the Council had been asked to reduce its 1997 budget to a level 10% lower than its 1996 budget. His specific concern is that in his 6-year tenure on the Council, the Council has always returned taxpayers dollars back to the general fund. A further concern of Councilman Campbell is that the Council's budget is not flexible in personnel or office expenses. Therefore, the pattern has been to subtract increased operating expenses and budget reductions from the Council's professional services line item. The result of this is that the Council will have little or no monies available to audit any County operation as mandated by the Home Rule Charter. • r OFFICE OF WELD COUNTY COUNCIL - PHONE(303) 356-4000 EXT. 4780 915 10TH STREET, ROOM 9591O3 IWDG GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 1996 Weld County)C'ouncil Members (w06.596) COLORADO President Stephanie Hayward AT-LARGE Home: 284-6175 330 West Union Term Ends 1996 Work: 284-6515 LaSalle, CO 80645 FAX: 284-6415 Vice-President Pamela R. Malcom AT-LARGE Home: 330-3941 2565 56th Avenue Term Ends 1998 Work: 353-3100 Greeley, CO 80634 ext.363 Ralph Campbell DISTRICT III Home: 536-4327 9547 WCR 41 Term Ends 1998 Work: 1-303-659-8221 Fort Lupton, CO 80621 Judy H. Curtis DISTRICT I Home: 656-3628 39251 WCR 100 Term Ends 1998 Work: 1-303-776-1234 Briggsdale, CO 80611 ext. 535 James L. Gardner DISTRICT II Home: 587-2441 811 Broad Street Term Ends 1996 Work: 587-2441 Milliken, CO 80543 Secretary Beverly Thomas Office Hours Telephone Numbers Monday 9:30 am-2:00 pm LOCAL: 356-4000 ext.4780 Wednesday 9:30 am-2:30 pm TOLL FREE: 1-800-289-9353 ext. 4780 FAX: 352-0242 (attn: County Council) Mole-All County Council meetings will be held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 001 CA-0/i',�� Hello