Wellington Board of Trustees July 23, 2024
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Human Resources Director Stephanie Anderson asked the board for feedback and direction on conducting a 360-degree performance review for the Town Administrator and Town Attorney. She wanted to know:
Director Anderson presented the pros and cons of both items (pages 9-10 of the agenda). She also included a cost estimate shown below.
Most trustees agreed that a 360-degree review is more professional and gives a more detailed understanding of a person’s performance. Although the cost of using a third-party was a concern, most trustees agreed the cost was worth it. One trustee suggested using the 360-degree review process every two years instead of yearly to keep costs down.
Director Anderson agreed to look at other options. One suggestion was to use software designed for conducting a 360-degree review instead of hiring outside consultants.
The Consent Agenda was unanimously approved and included appointments to Parks, Recreation, Open Space, Trails Board and the Wellington Housing Authority. Names of those appointments are in Resolution No. 37-2024 in the packet
A consultant was unanimously approved to assess the town’s affordable housing needs and strategy. Resolution 38-2024. Planning Director Bird recommended Matrix Design Group, Inc. Matrix Design will review existing local codes and policies, analyze existing and new state or federal policies, best practices and funding sources to recommend strategies that can increase opportunities for affordable housing in Wellington. The cost of the contract with Matrix design Group, Inc. is $49,500.
Funding for this project was approved in the 2024 Fiscal Budget for $70,000. The town obtained a $52,500 grant award from Colorado’s Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) for this.
All the trustees expressed excitement about the assessment. Trustee Tietz asked Director Bird to address the water rates as part of this study, and Trustee Weigand agreed.
Trustee Tietz asked the board to consider hosting a town hall meeting to specifically address residents’ questions and concerns about the high amount of water usage on their summer water bills. Many residents said they are receiving water usage amounts of 20,000 gallons or more. Residents say these amounts are above what’s been used in the past. All the trustees said they are aware of the numerous online comments by residents about their June water bills. Trustee Tietz believes educating the public through a town hall could help eliminate some of the frustration residents are experiencing. Trustee Cannon added that he would like to see more communication from the board and town representatives online. Cannon said residents need to know the town hears them and they are working on solutions.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
Questions To Consider
Documenter Nanci Wendland
Next Meeting: Aug. 13, 2024, 6:30 p.m. online Zoom, or in-person at The Leeper Center, 3800 Wilson Avenue, Wellington, CO
Members Present 7/23/2024
Trustees: Rebekka Daily, David Wiegand, Ed Cannon; Lowrey Moyer; Shirrell Tietz; Mayor Pro Tem Brian Mason; Mayor Calar Chaussee.
Others Present to Note: Town Clerk Ethan Muhs; Town Clerk; Planning Director Cody Bird; HR Director Stephanie Anderson; Director Public Works Meagan Smith.
Documents
Meeting agenda: https://www.townofwellington.com/Archive.aspx?ADID=978
Meeting packet: https://www.wellingtoncolorado.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=979
Recorded Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLegRxdIlQQTRPs3r8XMTH8eOHVNPAzeBZ
From the Wellington Board of Trustees website: “The Mayor and Trustees are elected at large for terms of 4 years; the Town opted out of term limits. The mayor presides at all meetings of the Board of Trustees and has the same voting powers as any member of said board. The public is always welcome to attend these meetings.”