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MINUTES
THE WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
March 6, 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 6, 1979 at
the hour of 9 A.M.
ROLL CALL: The following members were present:
Robert Martin, President
Ralph Waldo, Vice President
Cedric Hallock, Councilmember
Gary Kampel, Councilmember
Floyd Oliver, Councilmember
Also present: Commissioner Roe, several members of the press,
several local citizens, and acting secretary, Kathryn Kloberdanz.
MINUTES: Ralph Waldo made a motion that the February 20, 1979 meet-
ing minutes be accepted as read. Cedric Hallock seconded the
motion and it was carried unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE: Mr. Martin read the list of correspondence on the
Agenda and mentioned that the folder would be passed around
for anyone to read the material received.
OLD BUSINESS : Mr. Martin reported that he and Mr. Oliver had dis-
cussed the unappointed assignments. It was determined that
Mr. Martin would take Health Services, Corner and Mr. Oliver
would take Planning, Sheriff.
REPORT ON AREAS OF ASSIGNMENT: Mr. Hallock reported that he had
talked to members of the Engineering Department regarding the
roads in the Keota area. Mr. Hallock gave them the road numbers
and has since travelled some of those roads and found that there
is much improvement. Mr. Kampel reported receiving a memo
from Don Warden re: the purchase of insurance with respect to
the new procurement policy. Mr. Kampel offered to do more
research and report his findings at the meeting on March 20,
1979.
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REPORT ON AREAS OF ASSIGNMENT: (Continued)
Mr. Waldo reported receiving three letters. 1) From Mr. Warden
re: internal audit of county. Mr. Waldo suggested there be a
meeting with the pounty commissioners to discuss receiving access
to the information from the internal auditor. 2) From Herb Dunham
re: job auditing. Mr. Waldo suggested there be a meeting some
time in the future with this gentleman also to obtain more
information. 3) From John E. Murphy re: auditors. Mr. Waldo
suggested that we might be able to get some assistance from
Mr. Murphy also at a later date. Mr. Oliver and Mr. Martin had
nothing to report on their areas.
PRODUCTIVITY FEASIEILITY STUDY: Mr. Martin said that copies of the
proposals from Augustine Associates, Inc. and Ritchie & Associates
would be sent to each councilmcmber for further review. lie also
reported that there will be a decision in this regard in the next
month or so. Discussion was opened to note the feelings of
the councilmembers in favor of one firm or another. Mr. Hallock
and Mr. Waldo preferred the proposal from Ritchie and Associates ;
Mr. Kampel was more impressed with Augustine Associates. However,
the councilmembers felt that both firms had agreeable proposals.
Mr. Roe commented that these two firms were the only ones being
considered now; although two others firms had been contacted
earlier but were not being considered for various reasons.
PURCHASE ORDERS: Mr. Oliver made a motion that the purchase orders
(Input Document Numbers : 5201, 5203, 5204, 5205) be approved
for payment. Mr. Kampel seconded the motion and it was passed
unanimously.
TIME OF COUNCIL MEETINGS: Discussion was had regarding the reschedule
of council meetings. Mr. Oliver does not prefer evening or
afternoon meetings; however, Mr. Hallock, Mr. Kampel and Mr. Waldo
stated that they would prefer afternoon meetings. Discussion was
also had regarding having an evening meeting, possibly quarterly,
so that members of the public could attend without having to miss
work. This was considered as a possibility, if there was a
matter before the council which would attract public attendance.
Mr. Kampel made a motion to amend the Resolution re: Regular
Meetings of the Meld County Council to read:
.holding its regular meetings on the first and
third Tuesdays of each month at 1 :00 p H
Mr. Hallock seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Mr. Kampel noted that the effective date of this resolution
change must be beginning in April, since the resolution will
have to be approved and adopted at the next meeting in March.
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ROAD 8 BRIDGE WORKSCHEDULE PRESENTATION: A short discussion was held
prior to the presentation of the Road and Bridge ''Vorkschedule.
A copy of a petition objecting to the proposed workschedule was
passed around. Mr. Martin stated that it is obvious that the
Road and Bridge Department should make some changes in light of
past performance records. After a few minutes recess, the
presentation was made. Mr. Wayne Smyth, County Engineer,
Mr. Don Warden, Director of Finance and Administration and Mr.
Dick Barrett, Personnel Director each reported the plan as it
would affect their respective areas. A brief discussion fol-
lowed with the councilmembers voicing their support and approval
of the proposal and giving thanks for their hard work on this
project.
Hearing no objections, the President declared the meeting
adjourned at 11 :30 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kathryn/ Kloberdanz
Acting Secretary
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Council President
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