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GREELEY, COLORADO 80632
EMAIL: countycouncil@weldgov.com
PHONE: 970-400-4780
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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
2016 — 4th Quarter
REPORT TO THE PEOPLE
January 10, 2017
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 2016.
October 17, 2016 — Weld County Administration Building
Interviews for the District 3 Vacancy
The Weld County Council met for a work session and interviewed several candidates for the District 3
vacancy. After discussion, the Council made a motion at its regular meeting to appoint Michael Grillos.
Discussion of Upcoming Audits for the Clerk and Recorder's Office and the
Board of County Commissioners
A list of audit firms from Don Warden, Weld County Director of Finance, was distributed to the Council.
After discussion, the following was drafted, as some of the items to review for an upcoming audit of the
Clerk and Recorder's Office and the Board of County Commissioners; reimbursement from all travel,
performance with each direct report, and verification that all areas are within compliance with state
statutes. The Council decided to continue the discussion to another work session and/or meeting to
complete the parameters.
Recognition of Outgoing Councilmember
Councilman Brett Abernathy made a motion to adopt Resolution 205 recognizing and thanking former
Councilwoman Marge Klein for her service to the County Council. A plaque was also presented to Ms.
Klein.
County Council Secretary Opening
Interviews for the position of County Council Secretary were held October 3, 2016, and Linda Kane was
hired.
November 21, 2016 — Weld County Administration Building
Salary Setting for 2019-2020 Years - Weld County Commissioners
The 2019 and 2020 salaries for County Commissioners was set at $105,000.
Presentation by Weld County Clerk and Recorder Carly Koppes
Ms. Koppes provided the council a presentation regarding the operations of her officer. The presentation
included several specific items including: an overview of the office; recording data; an overview of the
motor vehicle department; statistical reports; motor vehicle statistics including wait times; and an election
overview.
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December 19, 2016 — Weld County Administration Building
Presentation from Commissioners
County Commissioners Barbara Kirkmeyer and Steve Moreno gave a Summary of 2016 which focused
on energy, infrastructure and county road improvements.
Requests for Proposals
Councilman Jemiola made a motion to submit bids for RFP's for audits of the Clerk and Recorder's Office
and the Board of County Commissioners with parameters by Councilman Grillos included and published
in the Greeley Tribune, Tributary and Denver Post by December 30, 2016, with a return date of RFPs by
January 31, 2017, with bidders able to ask questions at the January 16, 2017, council meeting, seconded
by Grillos and carried unanimously with a roll call vote.
Councilman Abernathy made an amendment to the motion, that the selection of an auditor(s) be
determined by a majority vote of the Council and not necessarily the lowest bid. This was seconded by
Councilman Grillos and carried unanimously.
Setting Meeting Times and Dates for 2017
The Council set the meeting times for 2017 as follows; January 16, February 13, March 20, April 17, May
15, June 19, July 17, August 21, September 18, October 16, November 13 and December 18. All
meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Weld County Administration Building, 1150 O Street, Greeley,
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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
CO'uncilman Charles Tu ,ker i ( )
Councilman chael Grillos
Councilman Gene Stille
Date Signed: January 16, 2017
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