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HomeMy WebLinkAbout790973.tiff MINUTE JAN17 ]979 u' WELD COUNTY COUNCIL January 2, 1979 altaatirtisti, 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 Oliver requested that his name be withdrawn due to health reasons.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 790973 81 414 )/ 7>7 • County Council Mir„ tes • ;January 2, 1970 I age 2 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 Hello