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REPORT TO THE PEOP,I E,,.,, 2 ,;,
April 3, 1996
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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
first quarter of the calendar year 1996.
January 3, 1996
• Councilwoman Stephanie Hayward was elected President of the Council.
• Third grade students from Wm. Butler Elementary School in Ft. Lupton were at
the meeting. They presented to the Council their case for naming the Hair
Streak Butterfly the Colorado State Insect. The Council unanimously adopted a
resolution agreeing with the students and recommending that the State of
Colorado officially adopt the Colorado Hairstreak Butterfly as the Colorado State
Insect.
• Attorney William Southard, one of the original authors of the Weld County Home
Rule Charter, presented to the Council. He expressed his concerns regarding
the efficiency and responsiveness of Weld County government. He specifically
addressed the County's planning, zoning, and inspection functions. He
expressed his concern that the historical background of the development of the
County is being ignored, and that there are abuses by the "planning
bureaucracy."
• Representatives of four local title companies presented their concerns regarding
the need for TIMELY information from the County Recording Department. Title
company representatives agreed that before the County's new equipment the
information title companies need, and pay for, was available within two or three
days. Now it is two weeks for the public to get the same information. The title
company personnel complimented the hard working Recording Department staff.
Councilman Jim Gardner said that he would visit with County Clerk and
Recorder Tsukamoto about these concerns, and initiate setting up a problem-
solving meeting.
February 7, 1996
• Sgt. Jim McEachron of the Greeley Police Department and the Communications
Center was present. President Stephanie Hayward introduced him and she told
about her recent tour of the Communications Center by Sgt. McEachron and
Captain Jack Stetler. Council members were invited to tour the Dispatch Center.
Sgt. McEachron said that he would present in future dispatch training sessions
the dispatch terminology concerns expressed by Council members.
• Councilman Jim Gardner reported on his conversation with the Clerk and
Recorder and the training that had been taking place in the Recording
Department.
• It was decided that the President Stephanie Hayward would arrange a meeting
with the Council and the Commissioners. The Council expressed its interest in
meeting with the Commissioners on a quarterly basis.
March 6, 1996
• Councilman Jim Gardner reported that he had visited with each title company
employee who had spoken at the January Council meeting. He reported the
improvements in the Recording office, and the title companies' satisfaction with
the response of the County Clerk and Recorder.
• The Council discussed the factors involved in setting the County Commissioners'
salaries for the years 1999 and 2000.
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• President Stephanie Hayward suggested that the Council consider evaluating
the Home Rule's requirements for County Sheriff. She felt that the abilities and
education of the current Sheriff should be maintained in the future. The matter
of altering the qualifications listed in the Home Rule Charter was overruled.
• A review of the qualifications of all elected officials was proposed.
• President Stephanie Hayward outlined Senate Bill 61 that would severely limit
public comment on land use issues. She commended Commissioner Barbara
Kirkmeyer for testifying in the Legislature regarding Senate Bill 61.
• Councilwoman Judy Curtis expressed her concern about the severance payment
to the former County Airport Manager. She said that she would research her
questions about past and present Airport Manager contracts.
• The Council adopted the following meeting schedule for the rest of 1996:
April 3, 1996: Eaton Town Hall
May 1, 1996: Erie Town Hall
June 5, 1996: Windsor Town Hall
July 3, 1996: Mead Town Hall
August 7, 1996: Keenesburg Town Hall
September 4, 1996: Grover Town Hall
October 2, 1996: Centennial Center
November 6, 1996: Centennial Center
December 4, 1996: Centennial Center
During the first quarter of 1996, Council members have researched answers to
questions and concerns brought to their attention by citizens of Weld County. In that
process Council members have talked periodically with the Commissioners and various
Elected Officials and Department Heads. February 26, 1996 the Council and the
Commissioners had a productive face-to-face meeting.
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
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Stephanie Hayward, President
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Date Signed: April 3, 1996
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