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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
June 2, 1976
The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity
with the Weld County Home Rule Charter at 401 N. 15th Avenue,
Greeley, Colorado, on Wednesday, June 2 at the hour of 2 o'clock.
ROLL CALL: The meeting began with an invocation by Mr. John Martin, President.
On roll call the following members were present:
President, John T. Martin Absent: Councilman, Lacy Wilkinson
Vice President, Nancy Clark
Councilman, Floyd Oliver
Councilman, Bob E. White
Also present: Secretary, Bonnie Hickman and two members of the press.
MINUTES: Floyd Oliver made a correction on page two, paragraph one, under
number one which should read - "to complete his appraisal." He
then made a motion, seconded by Nancy Clark, that the minutes of
May 19, 1976 be approved. Motion carried. •
REPORTS
ROAD EQUIPMENT: Bob White reported that one of the new, unused road machines
located at the LaSalle shop was seen in use.
PURCHASING CONCERNS: As an example of the efficiency of the use of County funds,
Mr. Martin cited an incident involving the moving of a county garage
located in Ft. Lupton. Three years ago the garage was moved by the
county and a year ago it was moved again. The second time it was
moved by a moving agency for $20,000. There seems to be a great
difference between the costs of the two different movings. Mr. Martin's
main concern was if bids were let to hire a moving agency.
COUNTY ENGINEER: Bob White suggested the Council meet with the new county
engineer, Mr. Frank Smith. Mr. White also added that the Bridge
Department has already used up their 1976 funds.
COUNTY ATTORNEY REPORT: Since a new county attorney has been hired and will
begin employment on July, 1st, Mr. Martin will finalize his report
on the hiring of a Weld County Attorney. It was suggested that a
paragraph be added to the existing report and be filed accordingly.
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June 2, 1976
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS: Nancy Clark explained to the Council the suggestions
the League of Women Voters are proposing. The League would like to
suggest that a hearing be set prior to the completion of the county
budget and also that an agenda he presented at the hearing.
rancy Clark requested permission to delay any further discussion on
this and will invite the president and vice president of the League,
Mrs. Mary Lou Burum and Mrs. Juanita Allen to the June 16th meeting.
HOME RULE: The Home Rule Plaintiff Brief was presented to the Council. It was
suggested that each council member be sent a copy for their personal
perusal.
SUPZAER STUDENT ASSISTANTS: Prior to the council meeting, three interviews were
held for the selecting of U.N.C. accounting students to assist the
Council in studying areas of county purchasing. Susan Cross and
Robert Flowers were selected by unanimous approval of the Council.
They will begin working with the Council on June 22. The students
will be using this experience in connection with an independent study
program at UNC in which they will receive one to four hours of credit.
It was suggested that each council member draw up a list of concerns
that would be a valid area of study for these students regarding the council 's
county purchasing study.
COUNTY AUDITOR: William Siebert, from the County auditing firm, presented to
the Council the fiscal operations of the county. He gave each member
a few sample pages from the "Standard for Audit of Governmental
Organizations, Programs, Activities, and Functions" and discussed the
three elements of an audit. They are - 1) financial and compliance,
2) econoTy and efficiency, and 3) program results.
flr. Siebert reported that within two to three weeks the County audit
will be complete. He has made arrangements to have copies printed
for the Council members which will he available at the Commissioners
office. He stated that the audit should be of great assistance to
the Council in Understanding the relationship of funds.
The auditor stated that a complete financial audit of the county is
done annually (this excludes the airport and the hospital) and takes
about six months to complete.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Mr. Martin, President.
Respectfully submitted,
Bonnie Hickman, Secretary APPROVED9yrr_ '7-. L7/7a(Zz�
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