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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20180561.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE BYLAWS FOR UTILITIES COORDINATING ADVISORY COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the newly drafted bylaws of the Utilities Coordinating Advisory Committee have been presented to the Board of Weld County Commissioners for approval, and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Weld County deems it advisable to adopt said Utilities Coordinating Advisory Committee bylaws, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the bylaws for the said board, be, and hereby are, adopted. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 21st day of February, A.D., 2018. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WEL. COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: dax44)Gl„�,/;�Weld County Clek to the Board ounty Attorney Date of signature: 3- 13 ,8 St jAjj"11-j-L-- rbar em e Moreno, Chair a Kirkmeyer, P o -T ar/. Sean P. Conway Mike Freeman cc.!a,OCC <«(7--) 03-ii4-1S 2018-0561 PL0084 BYLAWS UTILITIES COORDINATING ADVISORY COMMITTEE Article I - Name of Committee The Committee shall be called the Utilities Coordinating Advisory Committee in conformance with the resolution creating the committee which was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on August 19, 1970, as subsequently amended. Article II - Functions of the Committee The functions and duties of the Utilities Coordinating Advisory Committee are to assist and advise the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County to obtain and maintain the following purposes: X To provide an orderly and efficient planning process for any service or utility using the public thoroughfares. X To review all subdivision plats for conformance with established industry standards for the placement of utilities within subdivisions. Article III - Membership of Committee A. Membership - The Committee shall consist of five (5). The membership shall include four (4) regular members from the following group: (1) One representative from a Sanitation district or municipal sewer department; or (2) One representative of a gas utility; or (3) One representative of an electric utility; or (4) One representative of a telephone utility; or (5) One representative of a water district; or (6) One representative of a fire protection district; or (7) One representative of a ditch company. The membership shall include as the fifth regular member a representative from the Weld County Public Works Department. Page 1 of 4 Pages B. Appointment of Regular Members - The regular members of the Committee, except for the Director of the Weld County Public Works Department (or his designee), shall be appointed by the utilities, districts, or departments which they represent using a method acceptable to those entities. If the utilities, districts, or departments cannot agree upon a representative for appointment, or if the utilities, districts, or departments for any reason do not appoint a representative, then the Board of County Commissioners shall make such appointment at the discretion of the Board. C. Terms of Regular Members - The terms of regular members of the Committee shall be for such time as the utilities, districts, or departments they represent desire. All represented utilities, districts, and departments shall notify the Board of County Commissioners of the name and term of their representative. No regular member of the Committee shall be absent for more than one-third ('A) of the meetings of the Committee during any consecutive three (3) month period. D. Alternate Members - Each member shall designate an alternate member who may attend Committee meetings in the member's absence and have the full rights and responsibilities of membership. Article IV - Officers A. The Committee shall elect from its own members a Chairman and Vice -Chairman. Term of office shall be for one year. B. In the absence of the Chairman, the Vice -Chairman will act in that capacity. C. In the absence of the Chairman and the Vice -Chairman, a temporary Chairman will be selected by the Committee. D. A recording secretary shall be provided by the Weld County Department of Planning Services. Article V - Nomination and Election of Officers The annual nomination and election of officers shall be held during the first regular meeting of each calendar year. Each nomination shall be seconded to be placed on the ballot, and elections shall be written ballot unless there is no contest for the office. Page 2 of 4 Pages Article VI - Meetings A. Regular meetings of the Committee will be on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month provided there is business to conduct. B. Written notice of all regular meetings will be mailed at least one week prior to the meeting date. C. Special meetings may be called when deemed necessary by the Chairman or the Department of Planning Services. D. A quorum shall consist of not less than three members of the Committee. Attendance may be by telephone or other electronic communications. A quorum will be necessary at any meeting where the agenda includes: (1) Changes in bylaws. (2) Review of utility or service easements. (3) Election of officers (4) Special meetings. E. The concurring vote of a majority of those present shall be required to report favorably any recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. Votes to abstain shall neither be considered a "yes" nor a "no" vote. F. Robert's Rules of Order shall prevail to the extent they are not in conflict with specific provisions of these Bylaws. Article VII - Duties of Chairman It shall be the responsibility of the Chairman to call all regular meetings, preside at all meetings, appoint committees, when and as required, and carry out general chairman responsibilities. Article VIII - Duties of Vice -Chairman It shall be the responsibility of the Vice -Chairman to assume the duties of the Chairman in his absence. Also, he shall perform other duties assigned by the Chairman. Page 3 of 4 Pages Article IX - Duties of Secretary It shall be the responsibility of the secretary to send members notices of all meetings, and keep minutes of all such meetings. Article V - Amendment of Bylaws These Bylaws may be amended at any meeting of the Committee by vote of the majority of the entire membership of the Committee, provided seven (7) days notice has been given to each member of the Committee, and then by approval of such amendment(s) by an affirmative vote of the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County. Approved as amended February 8, 2018. Page 4 of 4 Pages BYLAWS UTILITIES COORDINATING ADVISORY COMMITTEE Article I - Name of Committee The Committee shall be called the Utilities Coordinating Advisory Committee in conformance with the resolution creating the committee which was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on August 19, 1970, as subsequently amended. Article II - Functions of the Committee The functions and duties of the Utilities Coordinating Advisory Committee are to assist and advise the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County to obtain and maintain the following purposes: X To provide an orderly and efficient planning process for any service or utility using the public thoroughfares. X To review all subdivision plats for conformance with established industry standards for the placement of utilities within subdivisions. Article III - Membership of Committee A. Membership - The Committee shall consist of six (6) five (5). The membership shall include four (4) regular members from the following group: (1) One representative from a Sanitation district or municipal sewer department; or (2) One representative of a gas utility; or (3) One representative of an electric utility; or (4) One representative of a telephone utility; or (5) One representative of a water district; or (6) One representative of a fire protection district; or (7) One representative of a ditch company. The membership shall include as the fifth and sixth regular member a representative from both the Weld County Public Works Department Page 1 of 4 Pages 2018-0561 I B. Appointment of Regular Members - The regular members of the Committee, except for the Director of the Weld County Public Works Department (or his designee) and the Director of the Weld County Planning Department (or his designee), shall be appointed by the utilities, districts, or departments which they represent using a method acceptable to those entities. If the utilities, districts, or departments cannot agree upon a representative for appointment, or if the utilities, districts, or departments for any reason do not appoint a representative, then the Board of County Commissioners shall make such appointment at the discretion of the Board. C. Terms of Regular Members - The terms of regular members of the Committee shall be for such time as the utilities, districts, or departments they represent desire. All represented utilities, districts, and departments shall notify the Board of County Commissioners of the name and term of their representative. No regular member of the Committee shall be absent for more than one-third (1/3) of the meetings of the Committee during any consecutive three (3) month period. Alternate Members - Each member shall designate an alternate member who may attend Committee meetings in the member's absence and have the full rights and responsibilities of membership. If an alternate member attends more than three consecutive regular • • Article IV - Officers A. The Committee shall elect from its own members a Chairman and Vice -Chairman. Term of office shall be for one year. B. In the absence of the Chairman, the Vice -Chairman will act in that capacity. C. In the absence of the Chairman and the Vice -Chairman, a temporary Chairman will be selected by the Committee. D. A recording secretary shall be provided by the Weld County Department of Planning Services. Article V - Nomination and Election of Officers The annual nomination and election of officers shall be held during the first regular meeting of each calendar year. Each nomination shall be seconded to be placed on the ballot, and elections shall be written ballot unless there is no contest for the office. Page 2 of 4 Pages Article VI - Meetings A. Regular meetings of the Committee will be on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month provided there is business to conduct. B. Written notice of all regular meetings will be mailed at least one week prior to the meeting date. C. Special meetings may be called when deemed necessary by the Chairman or the Department of Planning Services. D. A quorum shall consist of not less than three members of the Committee. Attendance may be by telephone or other electronic communications. A quorum will be necessary at any meeting where the agenda includes: Changes in bylaws. Review of utility or service easements. Election of officers Special meetings. E. The concurring vote of a majority of those present shall be required to report favorably any recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. Votes to abstain shall neither be considered a "yes" nor a "no" vote. F. Robert's Rules of Order shall prevail to the extent they are not in conflict with specific provisions of these Bylaws. Article VII - Duties of Chairman It shall be the responsibility of the Chairman to call all regular meetings, preside at all meetings, appoint committees, when and as required, and carry out general chairman responsibilities. Page 3 of 4 Pages Article VIII - Duties of Vice -Chairman It shall be the responsibility of the Vice -Chairman to assume the duties of the Chairman in his absence. Also, he shall perform other duties assigned by the Chairman. Article IX - Duties of Secretary It shall be the responsibility of the secretary to send members notices of all meetings, and keep minutes of all such meetings. Article V - Amendment of Bylaws These Bylaws may be amended at any meeting of the Committee by vote of the majority of the entire membership of the Committee, provided seven (7) days notice has been given to each member of the Committee, and then by approval of such amendment(s) by an affirmative vote of the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County. Approved as amended February 8, 2018. Page 4 of 4 Pages Hello