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FIRST REGULAR MEETING
November 26, 1974
1. CALL TO ORDER E ROLL CALL
2. MINUTES
3. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
4. JOHN D. FARR, FORMER CHAIRMAN, SUMMIT COUNTY HOME RULE CHARTER COMMISSION
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5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
6. OLD BUSINESS
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. ADJOURNMENT
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HOME RULE CHARTER COMMISSION
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
November 26, 1974
Tape #1
Meeting #2
The Home Rule Charter Commission of Weld County, Colorado, met in session
in full conformity with the law and by-laws of said Commission at the
meeting room of the Weld County Health Department Building, Greeley,
Colorado, on Tuesday, November 26, 1974, at the hour of 7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, and on roll call the
following members were present, constituting a quorum of the members
thereof. Those present were:
At Large:
John Chuck Carlson
Edward L. Dunbar
Ralph E. Waldo, Jr.
District 1: District 2: District 3:
Glenn K. Billings Glen R. Anderson Donald E. Altergott
J. Norman Brown Dr. George Brooks Walter L. Bain
Nancy C. Clark Harold Fahrenbruch Charley Baumgartner
Edwin Leah J. L. Johnson Philip G. Bowles
John L. Weigand William H. Southard John T. Martin
Bob E. White Ruben Schissler
The election of Frank Yamaguchi, District 3, is still under investigation by
the Election Department. Therefore, there are only 20 official members instead
of 21 at this time.
MINUTES: Secretary Mr. Bowles read the minutes of November 20, 1974. There were two
corrections regarding attendace:
1. Mr. Waldo was present and then was excused
2. Mr. Yamaguchi cannot be considered absent
A motion was made and seconded to adopt the minutes with the corrections.
Motion carried.
During the discussion, it was recommended when a motion and second are made,
the member should state his or her name.
PUBLICITY: Chairman Johnson reported that Ms. Clark assisted him in notifying the
press and electronic media regarding the November 26, 1974 meeting. Chairman
Johnson welcomed those in attendance.
JOHN D. FARR: Chairman Johnson introduced Mr. Farr, who headed the Home Rule study
two years ago in Summit County. Findings of that study were discussed. It
was noted by Mr. Farr that Summit is a much smaller county than Weld. That
commission consisted of 11 members rather than 21. He pointed out such things
to be aware of in the study as adopting a plan to suit the county and not
having any one town verse the county. As a suggestion, other counties in the
United States that have gone to home rule could be contacted for ideas.
Some questions which a home rule study should answer are what offices should
be out of politics, what can be done to be more efficient, how many commissioners
should there be and how should their districts be determined. Many of his
ideas were expressed on the problems involved in this six month period. It was
stated that many outside people are needed to assist, such as a secretary, legal
counsel and a government planner. Everyone must work together if the study
is to be successful. Mr. Farr also brought out the fact that there are two
types of home rule, structural and functional. This commission will be involved
in structural home rule.
A question and answer period followed. It was then discussed why the
two proposals in Summit County were defeated.
1. Dissention from one member of the commission
2. Watergate anti-government mood
3. Proposed 7 member County Governing Board. Possibly 5 members
would have been better. Voters concerned with concentration of
power.
DISTRICT 3 - FRANK YAMAGUCHI: Until a ruling is made by the Attorney General's office,
this commission will consist of 20 members. Following the ruling,
Chairman Johnson noted that an appointment of the 21st member may have to
be made. There was a discrepancy in the district of Mr. Yamaguchi.
RULES AND ORDER OF BUSINESS: The Chairman of this committee, Mr. Southard, distributed
copies of the proposal as compiled by the committee members. Discussion of
the items listed was held with clarifications made by Mr. Southard. A motion
was made by Mr. Waldo to adopt the proposal. A second was made by Mr. Bain.
The motion was amended to include the changing of item #7 from 9:30 P.M. to
10:00 P.M. for dismissal time. Another amendment was made to item #17. The
word "committee" should be added at the beginning of line two and in line
three, the words "convention" and "committee" should be inserted so that it
reads "When it becomes obvious to the Convention Chairman that the Convention
is ready to take action, he shall ask the Committee Chairman. . ." A roll
call vote was taken with the motion carrying unanimously.
COMMITTEES: Each member was requested to write on a card at least three committees on
which he would like to serve. This will aid the Committee on Committees in
selecting members.
SEATING ARRANGEMENT: After discussion, it was decided that name plates of the members
would be helpful for the press and the audience. Also, it was suggested
that smokers and non-smokers be seated at separate ends of the table.
STAFF AND SPACE: Discussion was held on the possible space locations. Among the
suggestions were the Health Department Building, the 4-H Building, the
Old License Building and the County Services Building. Mr. Anderson made
a motion to utilize the space offered by the County Commissioners in the
Health Department Building. A second was made by Mr. Carlson. The motion
carried. It was suggested that a phone be installed so members could be
reached at night. This could be accomplished. Chairman Johnson requested
the authority to hire a full time secretary.
APPRECIATION - MR. FARR: Dr. Brooks made a motion of appreciation to Mr. Farr for coming.
This motion included reimbursing his fees and expenses incurred. It was
seconded by Mr. Southard. Motion carried.
There being no further business at this time, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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