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THIRD REGULAR MEETING
December 5, 1974
1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
2. MINUTES
3. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
4. S. LEE SHEEHEE, COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER; ROBERT MILLER, DISTRICT ATTORNEY;
HERBERT HANSEN, COUNTY ASSESSOR; MR. MIKE LOUSTALET, COUNTY TREASURER.
5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
6. OLD BUSINESS
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. ADJOURNMENT
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HOME RULE CHARTER COMMISSION
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
December 5, 1974
Tape #2
Meeting #3
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 Thursday, December 5, 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 Lesh J. L. Johnson Philip G. Bowles
John L. Weigand
Bob E. White
Those absent were:
District 2: District 3:
William H. Southard ' John T. Martin
Ruben Schissler
DISTRIBUTION OF INFORMATION SHEETS: Each member received a copy of Committee Proposal,
Listing of Departments and Department Heads, Calendar and Agenda. It was
suggested that the members retain these documents for future reference.
MINUTES: There were two corrections :
1. Second page, line 10, typographical error on the word "copies".
2. Proposal by Rules and Order Committee erroneously used the word
"Convention" instead of "Commission". A motion was made by Mr.
Bain to amend the entire proposal to change the word "Convention"
to "Commission". It was seconded by Dr. Brooks. A roll call vote
was taken. The motion carried unanimously. This change also
affects the minutes of November 26, 1974.
Mr. Brooks made a motion to approve the minutes. Mr. Anderson seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
GUESTS:
' S. L8$ SHEHEE, COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER: Mr. Shehee explained the procedures
' which resulted in the ineligibility of Mr. Yamaguchi. A request was
made to the Attorney General's Office for a decision. Response was made
stating that it is the function of the Weld County District Attorney to
advise the County Clerk and Recorder.
ROBERT MILLER, DISTRICT ATTORNEY: Mr. Miller noted that two questions are relevant
to this situation:
1. Can Mr. Yamaguchi serve? (See Legal reference attached. )
2. How shall a vacancy be filled? (See Legal reference attached. )
Mr. Miller discussed the alternatives. Since a vacancy was created, he
concluded that the majority of the commission members shall appoint the
twenty-first member from District Two. Following some discussion, it was
suggested that further consideration be given at a later date.
HERBERT HANSEN, COUNTY ASSESSOR: Informal presentation was given relating to
the duties and functions of his office. Questions from the Commission
members were answered.
MIKE LOUSTALET, COUNTY TREASURER: He also gave a presentation pertaining to
his office. He was questioned by the members.
REPORT FROM RULES AND ORDER OF BUSINESS COMMITTEE: Mr. Bain presented a proposal
for study to each commission member. Proposal designed to specify the
obligations of each committee. Further discussion to be held at the
next meeting.
REPORT ON THE COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES: Chairman Anderson indicated the three
criteria used on committee selections. They are preference, geographic
and equal number of committees for each member. He submitted the
proposal for approval. The following changes were made:
1. Delete Dr. Brooks from County Relations with Municipalities,
Local Improvement Districts, Regional Council of Governments
2. Delete Dr. Brooks from the County Personnel Civil Service
Committee
3. Add Mr. Dunbar to the Welfare Committee
4. Delete District 2 appointee from the County Relations with
Municipalities, Local Improvement Districts, Regional Council
of Governments Committee
Mr. Waldo made a motion to adopt the proposal for committee members
with the additions and deletions as listed, all members may attend
any committee meetings and Chairman Johnson may appoint additional
members as needed. Mr. Billings seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously.
It is the duty of each Committee Chairman to post the notice of meeting
on the bulletin board no later than the morning of the meeting.
CONTINUE MEETING: Being 10:00 o'clock P.M. , Ms. Clark made a-motion to continue
the meeting. Mr. Bain seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
STAFF MEETING: Chairman Johnson scheduled December 12, 1974, at 7:30 P.M. as the
next meeting time.
PREFERENTIAL ORDER PRESENTATION OF COMMITTEES: It was suggested that a master plan
for committees be outlined. Following discussion, Mr. Weigand made a
motion that the Chairman set preferential order for presentation of
the committees. Ms. Clark seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Chairman Johnson appointed Mr. Weigand, Ms. Clark and Mr. Bain to
assist him.
There being no further business at this time, the meeting was adjourned.
Re ectfully submitted,
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Approved as submitted this //
day of i gcu,3i4 , 1974.
Chairman
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