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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
2018 — 1st Quarter
REPORT TO THE PEOPLE
April 16, 2018
The Weld County Council is mandated in accordance with the Home Rule Charter of Weld County,
Colorado, to report to the people of Weld County on a quarterly basis, those matters related to the
council's review of Weld County government. This report summarizes the activities of the Weld County
Council during the fourth quarter of the calendar year 2018.
January 22, 2018
Election of Council President and Vice -President
The Weld County Council voted unanimously to elect Gene Stille as President and Charles Tucker as
Vice -President.
Salaries
Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams addressed Council regarding salary increases for himself and Weld
County Clerk & Recorder Carly Koppes. Three members of the public also addressed Council calling for
salary increases for the Sheriff and Clerk's office, while suggesting the County Commissioners' salaries
should remain the same.
The Council voted unanimously to increase the Sheriff's salary to $160,000; the Clerk's office to
$120,000 and the Weld County Assessor to $120,000. Council voted to keep the County Commissioners'
salaries the same.
Discussion of whistleblower policy
Councilman Gene Stille said the county needed to make it comfortable for whistleblowers to come
forward. He suggested a 7-9 member committee be established to look into the matter. County Attorney
Bruce Barker said the County Commissioners were exploring the issue as a result of the recent audits.
Council voted to establish and ad -hoc advisory committee to begin the process.
January 22, 2018
Update on Whistleblower Program
Council discussed the creation of a whistleblower ad -hoc committee. County Attorney Bruce Barker
said the first work session was set for February 21. He said it was open to the public.
March 19, 2019
Update on Whistleblower Program
A charter review committee was established and will meet once a week through May. They have
planned outreach meetings in various places throughout the county beginning in April to make it easier
for the public to attend.
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Charter Review
A charter review committee met last Wednesday and will meet once a week through the first week of
May. They will have outreach meetings in various places throughout the county beginning in April to
make it easier for the public to attend.
Some Council members expressed concerns regarding Commissioners having final say on whether
any suggested changes are placed on the November ballot.
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Date Signed April 16, 2018
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