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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
February 28, 2022
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 28, 2022, at the Weld County Administration
Building, 1150 O Street, Greeley, CO.
ROLL CALL:
el The meeting was called to order by President Teksten. Councilmembers Tonya L. Van
Beber, and Rupert Parchment were present, constituting a quorum of members.
Councilmember James Welch had an excused absence. Also present was Council Secretary
Linda Kane.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Parchment made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by
Councilmember Van Beber and carried.
APPROVAL OF DOCUMENTATION:
Approval of January 17, 2022, Minutes
Councilmember Van Beber made a motion to approve the January 17 minutes, seconded by
Councilmember Parchment, and the motion carried.
4th Quarter Report to the People
Councilmember Van Beber made a motion to approve the 4th quarter Report to the
People, seconded by Councilmember Parchment, and the motion carried.
Resolution 221: meeting dates for 2022
Councilmember Parchment made a motion to approve Resolution 221 — meeting dates for
2022 -, it was seconded by Councilmember Van Beber, and the motion carried.
REVIEW PROGRAM:
There was no review program.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
William Gillard, Greeley, introduced himself to Council and let them know he would be applying
for the vacant At -Large position.
NEW BUSINESS:
Coordinator Reports/Councilman Reports
Councilmember Van Beber said County Clerk and Recorder Carly Koppes has been readily
available to the public and available to answer questions regarding elections. Van Beber said
Koppes continues to address the issues and accept feedback. She also said getting what you
need from the clerk's office is much more efficient.
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Bills
Councilmember Parchment made a motion to approve bills, it was seconded by Councilmember
Van Beber and carried. The bills were paid as follows:
o Weld County Phone Bill for December $25.00
o Publication of 2nd and 3rd quarter Reports to the People $514.80
Councilmember Van Beber noted she encourages the commissioners to accept the lowest bid
for publications.
Discuss appointment of new At -Large councilmember
Council discussed the process of interviewing candidates. Councilmember Van Beber asked
how to quantify candidates. She said a ranking system has been used efficiently in the past.
Councilmember Teksten suggested candidates be interviewed separately.
Discussion of changes to Press Release announcing President/VP for 2022
Councilmember Van Beber made a motion to accept applications until 5 p.m., March 16, it was
seconded by Councilmember Parchment, and the motion carried.
See addendum 1.
Councilmember Van Beber made a motion nominating Councilmembers Welch and Parchment
to narrow down the list of applicants to five with one alternate, it was seconded by
Councilmember Teksten, and the motion carried.
Councilmember Van Beber made a motion that candidates be interviewed individually during
the March 21 meeting, their phones be held by Council until after the interview process and
candidates wait in a separate meeting room during interviews, it was seconded by
Councilmember Parchment, and the motion carried.
Councilmember Van Beber brought up discussion about possibly needing to go into executive
session if necessary.
Councilmember Parchment made a motion to accept the news release, it was seconded by
Councilmember Van Beber, and the motion carried.
See addendum 2.
OLD BUSINESS:
Re -Assign Review Program dates for March, May and August
This item was tabled until a new councilmember is appointed.
ADJOURNMENT:
By acclamation, the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
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March 2(1, 2022 Council President, Nancy Teksten
Council Secretary, Linda Kane
OFFICE OF WELD CC
1150 O STREET
P.O. BOX 758
GREELEY, COLORADO 80632
EMAIL: countycouncil@weldgov.com
PHONE: 970-400-4780
FAX: 970-352-9019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: March 1, 2022
Contacts: Council Secretary Linda Kane
970-400-4780
2022 WELD COUNTY COUNCIL: Election of Officers
GREELEY, CO — The Weld County Council held its first meeting of 2022 on January 17.
Incumbent Nancy Teksten, District 2, was elected President. Incumbent Rupert Parchment,
District 1, was elected Vice -President.
Created by the Weld County Home Rule Charter in 1976, the County Council consists of
five nonpartisan elected members, one representing each district and two at -large members.
The Council meets at 6:30 p.m., the third Monday of each month, except February on
which the third Monday is President's Day and county offices are closed. The next meeting will
be March 21 at the administration building, 1150 O St.
Weld County residents are welcome to attend Weld County Council meetings to discuss
ideas or concerns regarding Weld County Government. For more information, contact the
Council via email at countvcouncilt weldgov.com or by phone at 970-400-4780.
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OFFICE OF WELD L•UUN I r uuunuIL
1150 O STREET
P.O. BOX 758
GREELEY, COLORADO 80632
EMAIL: countycouncil@weldgov.com
PHONE: 970-400-4780
FAX: 970-352-9019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: March 1, 2022
Contacts: Council Secretary Linda Kane
970-400-4780
WELD COUNTY COUNCIL: Accepting Applications for open
Weld County Council At -Large Position
GREELEY, CO - The Weld County Council is currently accepting applications for an At -Large
position.
Qualified electors who are at least 21 years of age and reside in Weld County may apply for the
vacant Weld County Council At -Large position to serve for the remainder of the present term,
which expires December 31, 2024. The position became vacant on January 1, 2022, with
Councilmember Elijah Hatch announcing his candidacy for Weld County Commissioner.
Applicants must have resided in Weld County for at least one (1) year prior to applying.
Applications may consist of a letter or other writing stating a desire to apply for the position and
must include some biographical information regarding the applicant (attached resumes are
acceptable). Applications must be submitted to the Weld County Council on or prior to the close
of business on Wednesday, March 16. Applications may be mailed to: Weld County Council,
P.O. Box 758, 1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado 80632, or by email to:
countycouncil weldaov.com.
Interviews of as many as five applicants will be held at the regular meeting set for 6:30 p.m.,
Monday, March 21. Candidates will be interviewed individually in the public meeting. Applicants
who are waiting to be interviewed will do so in a separate meeting room. The new
Councilmember is expected to be selected that evening.
Created by the Weld County Home Rule Charter in 1976, the County Council consists of five
nonpartisan elected members, one representing each district and two at -large members.
The Council meets at 6:30 p.m., the third Monday of each month, except February on which the
third Monday is President's Day and county offices are closed.
Weld County residents are welcome to attend Weld County Council meetings to discuss ideas
or concerns regarding Weld County Government. For more information, contact the Council via
email at countvcouncil c weldgov.com or by phone at 970-400-4780.
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