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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
January 2, 1979
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The Weld County Council met in regular session in full
conformity with the Weld County Home Rule Charter at
915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado, 'January 2, 1979 at
the hour of 9:38 A.M.
ROLL CALL: The following members were present:
Bob E. White, President
Robert Martin, Councilmember
Floyd Oliver, Vice President
Gary Kampel, Councilmember
Ralph Waldo, Councilmember
Also present: Mrs. Nancy Clark; Mr. John Martin; three members
of the press; and the secretary, Beverly Thomas.
MINUTES: Robert Martin made a motion, seconded by Floyd Oliver, that the
December 19, 1978 meeting minutes be approved. The motion carried
unanimously.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: Bob White stated that he had three letters to
add to the agenda under New Business.
CORRESPONDENCE: Bob White mentioned the receipt of memos regarding
a paper shortage; purchase order 1978 deadline; the County Corres-
pondent; and the credit union election. He read a letter that the
Council had sent to Lydia Dunbar and distributed copies of the
County Budget.
1 ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Mr. White opened the floor for nominations for
Council President. Floyd Oliver nominated Robert Martin. Floyd
Oliver made a motion that the nominations cease and that Robert
Martin be elected by acclamation. Ral;h Waldo seconded the motion
and it carried unanimously. It was determined that Mr. Y/hite would
continue to chair the Council officer-election. The floor was opened
for nominations for vice president. Floyd Oliver nominated Ralph
Waldo. Robert Martin nominated Floyd Oliver. Mr. Oliver requested
that his name be withdrawn due to health reasons. Robert Martin
made a motion, seconded by Gary Kampel , that Ralph 'Thide lug elected
to vice president, by acclamation.
APPROVAL OF PURC'HA'SE ORDERS: Gary Kampel made a motion, seconded by Ralph
Waldo, that purchase orders 24335 and 24336 be approved. The motion
was carried unanimously.
COUNCIL VACANCY: Bob White read his letter of resignation from the' Council
to be effective January 10, 1979. Mr. White mentioned that the Council
had received two letters of support for Mr. Cedric Hallock to fill the
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Council 'seat vacancy. President. Robert Martin presided over the
rest of the meeting. Discussion was held regarding the procedure
for filling a Councilmember vacancy. Ralph Waldo made a motion that
the Council request the news media to give notice that the Council
will receive applications to take the position of Bob White until
January 12, 1979. Then the Council will proceed to' arrange a
schedule and interview applicants on January 16, 1979. The motion
was seconded by Floyd Oliver and approved unanimously. Bob White
made a motion that the Council accept his resignation. The motion
was seconded by Floyd Oliver and approved unanimously.
HONORING RETIRING COUNCILMEMB:RS: Ralph Waldo made a motion, seconded by
Floyd Oliver, that the Council have a resolution prepared to properly
thank the retiring County Counr,ilmemhers. The motion was approved
unanimously. Floyd Oliver made a motion, seconded by Ralph Waldo, that
the Council President purchase a -suitable plaque to give to John Martin
and Bob ' kite ( for their service to the Council as : resident of the
Council), and that the cost be assigned to the county. The motion _
carried unanimously.
HIRING OF A PERFORMANCE AUDITOR: Mr. White suggested that the Council have
a performance auditor to review aspects of county government that the
Council may determine need such review. Discussion was 'held regarding '
the availability of qualified persons to fill that position. Mr. Waldo
said that the Council may need to hire different auditors to deal with
different aspects of county government. Floyd Oliver made a motion,
seconded by Gary Kampel, that Mr. Waldo further check his sources on
persons available to act as a performance auditor and report at the
next meeting. The motion was unanimously approved.
MISCELLANEOUS: Mr. White pointed out that the Council had no guidelines in
the Rules and Regulations for filling a vacancy of the County Commission-
ers. It was determined that the Council 's Rules and Regulations and
Rules of Order would be reviewed at the next meeting. Bob White made
a motion, seconded by Ralph Waldo, that the meeting be adjourned. The
motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 A.M.
Respectfully submitted, '
Beverly Thomas APPROViI)20 �_
Council Secretary Council President
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