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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL AM 5 1978
May 16, 1978 'i
GREELEY. COLD.
The Weld County Council met in regular session in full
conformity with the Weld County Home Rule Charter at
915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado May 16, 1978 at the
hour of 9 A.M.
ROLL CALL: The following members were present:
Bob White, President
Floyd Oliver, Vice President
Robert Martin, Councilmember
John Martin, Councilmember
Nancy Clark, Councilmember
Also present: Mr. Jenkins; Mr. Robert Ray; 12 UNC students;
Commissioners Jacobucci, Carlson, and Roe; Bev Brown, Observer
for the League of Women Voters; 5 members of the press; and the
secretary, Beverly Thomas.
MINUTES: Nancy Clark made a motion, seconded by John Martin, that the
minutes of the May 2, 1978 meeting be accepted as submitted. The
motion passed unanimously.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Floyd Oliver made a motion, seconded by Nancy
Clark, that the Council go into executive session to discuss
Mr. David's letter received May 16, 1978.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: Following executive session, Nancy Clark
made a motion, seconded by John Martin, that the County Attorney
Report listed on the agenda be deleted as it was not yet ready.
The motion passed with four yeas and Robert Martin abstaining
from the vote.
CORRESPONDENCE: Mr. White read a letter from the Greeley Stampede
Committee and mentioned a Resolution received from the Commissioners
regarding a Loss Control Manager. He said a letter that had been
received from Mr. Carlson would be considered under new business.
Mr. White said that a letter from Mr. David, received only just
before the meeting began, would not be discussed today.
MISCELLANEOUS: Bob White stated that the Rules for Hearings expected
from Mr. Ray were not yet ready. Mr. White asked the Procedures
Committee, chaired by Nancy Clark, to consider an addition to the
Rules of Order to cover a performance auditor.
The secretary being in the Council office when there was no work
to be done was discussed. Nancy Clark made a motion that the office
hours should remain as stated, but that the secretary should have
the flexibility to leave early (and receive no pay) if there is no
work to be done. Floyd Oliver seconded the motion and it carried
unanimously.
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• County Council Min^s
• May 2, 1978
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APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDER: Nancy Clark made a motion, seconded by John
Martin, that the Council President sign Purchase Order 14282. The
motion carried unanimously.
MR. CARLSON'S CONCERNS: Mr. Carlson read a letter he had written to
the Council regarding concerns he had expressed at the May 2, 1978
Council meeting. Bob White then read a prepared statement in
answer to Mr. Carlson's letter. Mr. Carlson said that he felt
that the use of Mr. Jenkins to learn the result of the Social
Services investigation of Mr. Martin was improper. Bob White
stated that the Council did not always do things in a manner that
would please everyone.
CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST DETERMINATION: Mr. Ray read the parts of the Home
Rule Charter that cover filling Council vacancies and determining
conflict-of-interest matters. He pointed out that the Charter does
not provide for a leave of absence as had been requested by Robert
Martin in a letter to the Council.Mr. Martin moved to the audience.
The Council began discussion to determine whether a lawsuit in
which Robert Martin was a party constituted a conflict of interest
for him. Robert Martin pointed out that he has continually kept
the Council informed of the status of his possible conflict-of-interest.
Furthermore, he has refrained from discussing or voting on any
Council matters that would, in his opinion, in any way relate to his
possible conflict-of-interest.
Nancy Clark made a motion, seconded by John Martin, that the Council
discuss the possible conflict-of-interest in an executive session to
conclude at 11:30 A.M. The motion carried with four yeas and Robert
Martin abstaining from the vote. Mr. Martin did not meet with the
Council during the executive session.
Following the executive session, Floyd Oliver made a motion that due
to the seriousness of the charges, the knowledge the Council has
indicates that the Council should obtain other information and also
consult with legal counsel. The Council will allow Mr. Martin's
absence from the Council meetings until such time as the Council makes
a final determination as to the possible conflict-of-interest. The
motion was seconded by Nancy Clark and passed with four yeas and
Robert Martin abstaining from the vote.
Nancy Clark then made a motion, seconded by Floyd Oliver, that the
Council not accept Mr. Martin's request for a leave of absence for
an indefinite period. The motion carried with 4 yeas and Mr. Martin
abstaining from the vote.
Floyd Oliver made a motion, seconded by John Martin, that the meeting be
adjourned. The motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
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Beverly Thomas APPROVED 63011C W--ek
Council Secretary Council President
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