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Home My WebLink About790979.tiff MINUTES THE WELD COUNTY COUNCIL March 20, 1979 The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity with the Weld County Home Rule Charter at 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado, March 20, 1979 at the hour of 9:00 A.M. ROLL CALL: The following members were present: Robert Martin, President Cedric Hallock, Councilmember Gary Kampel, Councilmember Floyd Oliver, Councilmember Also present: Commissioner Dunbar, several members of the press , and acting secretary, Kathryn Kloberdanz. MINUTES: Mr. Oliver made a motion that the March 6, 1979 meeting minutes be accepted as written. Cedric Hallock seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. CORRESPONDENCE: Mr. Martin suggested that the councilmembers read the results of the Public Opinion Survey. This item will be discussed at the April 3, 1979 council meeting. Mention was made of the memo from Don :Varden re: Follow-up on 1977 Audit Recommendations. Mr. Martin said that these people would be contacted to present further details to the council at a later date. OLD BUSINESS : Mr. Martin volunteered to attend the meeting with the county commissioners scheduled for March 28, 1979 at 9 A.M. Mr. Kampel reported that he had begun investigation of the bidding procedures for acquiring insurance for the county. He recommended that the Independent Insurors Association be asked to disclose membership requirements. It was stated that insurors are not allowed to participate in bidding unless they are members of the Independent Insurors of Colorado. However, when speaking with Mrs. Johnson, who is a member, Mr. Kampel found the requirements for membership to be unclear and poorly defined. Mr. Martin asked Mr. Kampel to submit a written report with detailed information on this matter. 790979 County Council Minutes March 20, 1979 Page 2 MEETING TIME: A resolution was signed by all councilmembers present changing the regular meeting time to 1:00 P.M. instead of 9:00 A.M. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. PURCHASE ORDERS: Mr. Oliver made a motion to approve purchase order #5206 for payment. Mr. Kampel seconded it and it was passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Martin reported that he had been contacted by the MacDonald Equipment Company re: the eight motorgraders which will be purchased by the county from Wagner Equipment Company. After discussion with Mr. Norm Carlson and receiving copies of the paperwork involving this matter, Mr. Martin suggested that the grader situation be put on the agenda for the April 3, 1979 council meeting. Mr. Martin will invite those interested in speaking to this subject to attend this meeting. PRODUCTIVITY FEASIBILITY STUDY: It was reported that Augustine Asso- ciates had begun their study on March 16, 1979. A preliminary report should be available at the next meeting. 50-25 PLAN: Mr. Kampel commented that the new Road and Bridge ';lork- schedule may need adjustment in regards to state or possibly federal regulations for compensation to employees within a certain time period. Mr. Kampel will research the facts on this matter and report at the next meeting. Hearing no objections, the President declared the meeting adjourned at 9:45 A.M. Respectfully submitted, / 40/4 Atilaxt, Kathryn Kloberdanz Acting Secretary County Council APPROVED Council Preside t Hello