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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
February 24, 2025
The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity with the Weld County Home
Rule Charter at 6:30 p.m., Monday, February 24, 2025, at the Weld County Administration
Building, 1150 0 Street, Greeley, CO.
ROLL CALL:
The meeting was called to order by President Nancy Teksten. Councilmembers Elijah Hatch,
James Welch and Jeff Reck were present, constituting a quorum of members. Also present
was Council Secretary Linda Kane.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA :
Councilmember Hatch made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Councilmember
Reck, and the motion carried.
APPROVAL OF DOCUMENTATION:
Approval of January Minutes
Councilmember Welch made a motion to approve the January minutes, seconded by
Councilmember Hatch, and the motion carried.
Approval of 4th Quarter Report to the People
Councilmember Hatch made a motion to approve the 4th quarter Report to the People, seconded
by Councilmember Welch, and the motion carried.
REVIEW PROGRAM:
There was none.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
There was no public comment.
OLD BUSINESS:
Interview Candidates for At -Large Vacancy
Councilmember Hatch made a motion to approve the interview process for the At -Large
vacancy, it was seconded by Councilmember Welch, and the motion carried.
The first candidate was Mark Lawley of Eaton. He said it's important to elect government
representatives who are responsible to the people. He sees the role of a councilmember as
ensuring things run properly in a manner consistent with good governance.
He's had more than 40 years of experience working in government as an employee and as a
consultant. He worked for Weld County in the past, acting as the director of public health.
The second candidate was Terry DeGroot of Kersey. He said he wants to be a voice of reason
on the Council and to act as a liaison between the Council and citizens of Weld County. He said
he's built relationships with Weld County representatives, the commissioners and state
senators.
Mr. DeGroot owns a dairy farm and said he would represent the working class.
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The third candidate was Ali Hobbs from Eerie who said she wants to serve her community.
She said she would be a representative who is approachable arid gets things done. She
expressed her interest in learning more about county government in general.
The fourth candidate was Blair Howe of Greeley. He is an elected board member of the Front
Range Fire Protection District. He said his responsibility as a councilmember would include
overseeing the $19 billion budget and delivering on services promised to the citizens.
He said he's enjoyed being an elected official in the Milliken and Johnstown fire service and
being a councilmember would be a great opportunity to serve the community. He would look
forward to the interactions between departments and would manage the responsibility
effectively, with integrity and humility.
After tallying the rankings, there was a tie between Mr. DeGroot and Mr. Howe. Council was
discussing how to break the tie when it agreed to public comment.
Terrie Meyer of Greeley and former councilmember Tonya Van Beber of Eaton both spoke on
behalf of Mr. DeGroot, stating they support his appointment.
Council agreed to ask Mr. DeGroot and Mr. Howe another question to try to break the tie. Then
Council President Nancy Teksten entertained a motion made by Councilman Hatch that she
refrain from the vote according to Roberts Rules of Order, it was seconded by Councilman
Welch, and another vote was taken.
NEW BUSINESS:
Appoint Candidate to At -Large Vacancy
Councilmember Reck made a motion to appoint Mr. DeGroot to the At -Large vacancy, it was
seconded by Councilmember Hatch, and the motion carried.
Coordinator Reports/Councilman Reports
There were none.
Bills
Councilmember Hatch made a motion to approve bills, it was seconded by Councilmember Reck
and carried. The bills were paid as follows:
o Weld County Phone Bill for January $31.00
o Prairie Mtn Media — 3r° quarter RTTP $132.00
ADJOURNMENT:
By acclamation, the meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
March 17, 2025 Council President, Nancy Teksten
Council Secretary, Linda Kane
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