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The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity with the Weld County
Home Rule Charter at the Erie Lions Club Hall, Tuesday, April 21, 1998, 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by President Judy Curtis. Vice
President Dan Oster, Councilman Ralph Campbell, and Councilman Al Roberts were
present, constituting a quorum of the members. Councilwoman Pam Malcom was
excused. Also present: Trevor Jiricek, Wade Carlson, Steve Derus, Judi Haglin, Patrick
Huey, Fred Marsh, Richard Martinez, James Nesson, and the Council secretary, Bev
Thomas.
SPECIAL SPEAKER: Supervisor Environmental Protection Services, Trevor Jiricek,
of the Weld County Health Department spoke about the landfills in the Erie area. He
explained the leachate monitoring system, the monitoring of ground water and methane
gas, and the life expectancy of the landfills.
Mr. Jiricek answered questions from the public and citizens shared their concerns about
the environmental impact of landfills as well$ as the number of landfills in the Erie area.
Included in the discussion were the following topics: The construction procedure of
landfills, the relationship between the Town of Erie and Weld County in relation to the
landfills, rules for the height trash can be stacked, rules for operating a landfill in windy
conditions, daily covering of trash, and procedures for the permanent closing of landfills
including monitoring of dosed landfills. The inspection system of landfills by Weld
County and also by the State of Colorado was reviewed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Roberts made a motion to approve the March
17, 1998 meeting minutes. Councilman Dan Oster seconded the motion and it was
approved unanimously.
APPROVAL OF FIRST QUARTER REPORT TO THE PEOPLE: Councilman Ralph
Campbell made a motion to adopt the first quarter 1998 Report to the People. Vice
President Dan Oster seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: There were no additions to the agenda.
APPOINTMENTS: President Judy Curtis will call Don Warden regarding the initial 1999
Council budget meeting. Councilman Dan Oster and Councilman Al Roberts will attend
the May elected officials meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE: The Council reviewed the correspondence.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Social Services Concerns
The Council decided to gather information regarding its authority to hire legal counsel to
interpret the Home Rule Charter.
Centennial Center's Hearing Room Sound System
Councilman Roberts will talk to Commissioner Webster to follow up the March 23
discussion of the Centennial Center's first floor hearing room sound system.
NEW BUSINESS:
Setting Salaries for Weld County's Elected Officials
President Judy Curtis will check with Weld County Coroner Scott Anthony regarding the
Council meeting with him for a work session about the Coroner's salary.
Payment of the Bills
Councilman Ralph Campbell made a motion to pay the following bills:
Mileage for Councilman Ralph Campbell $ 16.20
Mileage for President Judy Curtis $ 10.80
Meals for President Judy Curtis $ 93.72
Mileage for Vice President Dan Oster $ 42.12
Meals for Vice President Dan Oster $ 78.01
Mileage for Councilman Al Roberts $ 14.04
Greeley Tribune Subscription $102.00
Supplies Reimbursement for Bev Thomas $ 12.99
Vice President Oster seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m..
May 19, 1998 L,
Date approved C-Thlaidc Curtis, President
Beverly Thomas, Secretary
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