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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
May 21, 2018
The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity with the Weld County Home
Rule Charter at 6:30 p.m., Monday, May 21, 2018, at the Weld County Administration Building,
1150 0 Street, Greeley, CO.
ROLL CALL:
The meeting was called to order by President Gene Stifle. Councilmen Charles Tucker,
Brett Abernathy, Jordan Jemiola and Michael Grillos were present, constituting a
quorum of members. Also present was County Attorney Bruce Barker and Council Secretary
Linda Kane.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilman Stille added discussion regarding an SRC Tour, the whistleblower program and
budget package. Councilman Tucker made a motion to approve the agenda as amended, it
was seconded by Councilman Jemiola and carried.
APPROVAL OF DOCUMENTATION:
Approval of April 16, 2018, Minutes
Councilman Tucker made a motion to approve the April minutes, seconded by Councilman
Jemiola, and carried.
Councilman Grillos made a motion that the March minutes show his absence was excused. He
said there was a motion to approve bills made by Councilman Jemiola and seconded by
Councilman Jemiola, but the Secretary Minutes do not concur. Councilman Grillos also said
Councilman Jemiola made a motion to approve an item, that it was seconded by Councilman
Grillos, even though he was absent. Again, Secretary Minutes do not indicate this. A motion was
made by Councilman Jemiola to approve the March minutes as amended, seconded by
Councilman Abernathy, and carried.
REVIEW PROGRAM:
There was no review program
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Dave Kisker, of Johnstown, stated there are minutes and recordings available regarding the
Charter Review Committee and he encouraged Council to review them. He said they have
completed public meetings.
Gerald Kilpatrick, of LaSalle, presented an email related to the Charter Review Committee. In
part, the email stated specific changes to the powers and duties of the County Council. A copy of
the email can be made available upon request.
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Karen Grillos, of Hudson, read a statement regarding Council Minutes; mileage payments; the
whistleblower program and counsel for the County Council. A copy of the full statement can be
made available upon request.
NEW BUSINESS:
Coordinator Reports/Councilman Reports
Councilman Stille said an SRC tour at an oil well pad site was informative.
Bills
Councilman Grillos made a motion to approve bills, it was seconded by Councilman Jemiola and
carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
Budget Package
The budget packet for 2019 was provided, indicating a 10% reduction. Councilman Grillos said
he was not in support of a reduction.
Whistleblower program
Councilman Stille said a whistleblower program is being researched and worked on.
Councilman Grillos argued with County Attorney Bruce Barker over whether the whistleblower
program should be established by Council.
Councilman Jemiola stated the whistleblower committee thus far is a joke. He said it's a conflict
of interest to have the program managed by the County Commissioners as it will prevent
employees from making reports in fear of retaliation.
Dave Kisker, a member of the committee, again encouraged the Council to review the minutes
and audio of those meetings. He said it's important to recognize whistleblowers will be protected
by anonymity.
ADJOURNMENT:
By acclamation, the meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
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Counci resident, Gene Stille
Council Secretary, Linda Kane
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