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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
June 5, 1996
Windsor Town Hall
Tapes #48A96, #48B96
The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity with the Weld
County Home Rule Charter at the Windsor Town Hall, 301 Walnut Street, Windsor,
CO, Wednesday, June 5, 1996, 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by Vice President Pam Malcom. The
following members were present, constituting a quorum of the members thereof:
Councilman Ralph Campbell and Councilwoman Judy Curtis. President Stephanie
Hayward and Councilman Jim Gardner were excused. Also present were: County
Planner Shani Eastin, Joe Plummer, Dennis E. and Gloria Kane, Wayne Miller, Sharon
Dunn, and the Council secretary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Ralph Campbell made a motion to approve
the May 1, 1996 meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Judy
Curtis and approved unanimously. Councilman Ralph Campbell made a motion to
approve the May 14, 1996 special meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by
Councilwoman Judy Curtis and approved unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: Councilman Ralph Campbell asked that the
recommended 10% decrease in the County budget be added to the agenda.
GUEST SPEAKER AND PUBLIC COMMENTS: Vice President Pam Malcom
introduced Weld County Planner Shani Eastin. Ms. Eastin explained the background of
the newly-adopted Weld County Comprehensive Plan. She defined urban growth
boundary areas, and talked about the coordination of planning between the County and
municipalities. Ms. Eastin also 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.
The public comments and questions to Ms. Shani covered the following topics: urban
growth boundary areas, septic guidelines, Northern Colorado Regional Planning Study,
Windsor's proposed annexation, and water/sewer sources for proposed annexations.
Citizens complimented the Weld County Commissioners and the Weld County Planning
Department for the way they have worked with the Town of Windsor over the years.
The quarterly meetings between the two entities had been beneficial.
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APPOINTMENTS: President Stephanie Hayward will be attending a Pre-budget
meeting with Don Warden on June 12, 1996.
CORRESPONDENCE: The correspondence was reviewed by the Council.
COORDINATOR REPORTS: No coordinator reports were given.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Setting of Commissioners' Salaries
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 to $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. Councilwoman Judy Curtis asked if any stipends were paid
to the County Commissioners from other boards that they serve.
Airport Authority
Councilwoman Judy Curtis suggested that she and Vice President Pam Malcom attend
the June 27, 1996, 3:00 p.m. Airport Authority meeting to express the Council's
concerns to the Authority.
Windsor Harvest Festival Parade
Gloria Kane told the Council about Windsor's Harvest Festival Parade and urged the
Council to participate in this its 75th anniversary.
July 4 Stampede Parade
Council members discussed the type of parade vehicle that would best accommodate
the Council and its guests on July 4. Each Council member was going to seek an
appropriate vehicle. Vice President Pam Malcom designated President Stephanie
Hayward to supply sun screen, Gatorade, and cups for the Council's parade entry
participants. Councilman Jim Gardner was designated to prove a large water cooler,
with water and ice, and a waste container to be on the July 4 parade vehicle.
The Council discussed providing transportation from the end of the parade route back
to participants' vehicles. It was decided to check if the County van would be available
to ferry participants from the County's "0" Street parking lot to and from the parade.
Signs for use on the parade vehicle were discussed. Vice President Pam Malcom is to
order signs stating: Weld County Council's 20th Anniversary 1976-1996
Authors of the Weld County Home Rule Charter
Former County Council Members.
County Council Minutes
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Councilwoman Judy Curtis suggested ordering hats for the Council's parade
participants imprinted with the Weld County Council's anniversary dates.
NEW BUSINESS:
Payment of the Bills
Councilman Ralph Campbell made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Judy Curtis,
the following bills be paid. The motion carried unanimously.
North Weld Herald for Legal Notices:
Report to the People &May Mtg Announcement $ 5.18
Bev Thomas for Postage $47.99
Nelson Office Supply(Printer Cartridge) $27.95
Mileage
Councilman Ralph Campbell $24.30
Councilwoman Judy Curtis $41.04
Councilman Jim Gardner $ 8.64
Vice President Pam Malcom $34.83
Bev Thomas $ 7.02
Out-of-Town Meals
Councilman Ralph Campbell $29.95
1997 Weld Council Budget
The Council set a June 25, 1996, 6:30 p.m. work session to prepare the Weld County
Council's 1997 budget. The work session will be in room 350 in the Centennial Center
if possible.
Ten Percent Decrease in County's 1997 Budget
Councilman Ralph Campbell initiated discussion about the proposed 1997 County
budget guideline of a 10% reduction across the board. He said 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. This is unnecessary
because 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
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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.
Secretarial Research Requests
Application for the LaSalle Days Parade is to be returned by Friday, June 28, 1996.
The Council told the Council secretary to follow Weld County procedure to clear the
Council office of the excess answering machine and transcriber foot units.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
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Date approved Stephanie Hayvrd, President
Beverly Thomas, Secretary
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