HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.min.ws.04082008PITKIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Plaza One Meeting Room
TUESDAY, APRIL 8 2008
(Commissioner Farris Not Present)
11:00 Polling Questions, Tom Oken
12:00 LUNCH BREAK
1:00 PM Prep for Meeting with USFS
1:30 County Water Hauling Policy, Rose Ann Sullivan, Cindy Houben
2:15 Redstone Signage Plan, Catherine Berg
3 :15 BREAK
3:30 Memos of Interest
Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendar
Board Membership Reports - RTA, NWCCOG & QQ, ACRA,
CCI, RRR, RWPA, NaCo, CAST, PEIS I-70, Club 20
BOCC Open Discussion
5:00 PM ADJOURN
FRIDAY, APRIL 11 2008 -CCI Steerin Committee
Public Lands
Agriculture, Wildlife & Rural Affairs
Land Use & Natural Resources
Health & Human Services
MINUTES OF WORK SESSION AppROVED BY BOCC
Date: Apri18, 2008 NN ~~- Z `~ -D
Meeting Start Time:~l:
Commissioners present:
® Patti Clapper
^ Dorothea Farris
® Jack Hatfield
® MichaelOwsley
® Rachel Richards
Commissioners not present:
^ Patti Clapper
® Dorothea Farris
^ Jack Hatfield
^ MichaelOwsley
^ Rachel Richards
WORK SESSION ITEM: Polling Questions, Tom Oken
STAFF DIRECTION: Keith Frederick was present via telephone to respond to Board questions and provide
background information. The Board moved through each question with assistance from staff and Mr. Frederick.
Introduction -discussion ensued regarding identification of the County at the conclusion of the poll.
Questions No. 1 through 4 -discussion ensued. Discussion moved to whether or not to provide specific
examples of county roads. Question Se changed to "responsibly." Question Sf added "year-round." Question 5g
-changed to FAB recommended language and change "adequacy" to "quality." Discussion moved to the
sequencing of ballot questions. The Board concurred with Mr. Fredrick's recommendation to change the
sequence for interviews. Discussion moved to the county roads and the Board had several changes. The Board
made recommendations to the question regarding water rights. Discussion ensued regarding the county
facilities. The Board concurred on dropping lOc and adding a question. Discussion followed regarding the
demographic questions.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Prep for Meeting with USFS
STAFF DIRECTION: The Board identified the following topics for upcoming joint meeting:
1. Status of Mystic Mine activities and road
2. Bat caves
3. Travel management plan status
4. Snowmobiling activities on Richmond Ridge
5. USFS land sales in Garfield County
6. Forest fighting budget
7. Campground status and staffing
Commissioner Clapper requested the Board to consider a letter in support of the Forest Service budget. The
Board concurred in sending the letter.
WORK SESSION ITEM: County Water Hauling Policy, Rose Ann Sullivan and Cindy Houben
STAFF DIRECTION: Discussion ensued regarding possible scenarios regarding water hauling and current
regulations. John Ely provided some legal background to the issue.
Commissioner Richards requested additional information regarding how the availability of water could limit
development size of new construction. John Ely provided information on how to address the availability of
water through regulation or zoning. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Richards requested that staff conduct
further research regarding regulatory possibilities including well depth. Commissioner Richards also requested
ability to examine the harm to other water users. Discussion followed and the Board directed further work
session discussions with the requested additional information. Tom Newland suggested contacting other
resources in the private sector who could offer insight into the issue.
COMMISSIONER CLAPPER LEFT THE MEETING AT 2:30 PM.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Redstone Signage Plan, Catherine Berg
STAFF DIRECTION: Catherine Berg provided the Board with an overview of the project. She reviewed the
current signage that exists along Highway 133. The discussion moved to the entrance to Redstone sign and its
compliance with the County sign code. The Board identified three items that will need verification for sign
code compliance prior to granting a formal variance. Discussion moved to the request for funding. The Board
expressed some concern regarding the amount and deferred agreement to the final approval of the project.
Discussion continued to the Elk Park signage and entrance improvements. Commissioner Richards inquired
about the ability to place this on the STIP. The Board agreed to identify what is necessary to seek State funding
for the project.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Memos of Interest
STAFF DIRECTION:
1. Healthy Community Fund 2007 grant award `Thank You' letters -informational only, no direction
needed.
2. Minimum Valuations for Determining Building Permit Fees, Tony Fusaro -approved. Tony Fusaro was
present to respond to clarifying questions from the Board. Discussion ensued. The Board requested
staff to track some of the information and review the base amount periodically.
3. Compost Operations budget request -approved.
4. Construction & Demolition Processing budget request -approved.
5. Recycling Drop-off Center Improvements budget request -approved. Discussion ensued regarding the
Woody Creek site.
6. Retirement Plan Loan Options, EAG -approved.
7. Community Development Update, Cindy Houben -informational only, no direction needed. The Board
asked clarifying questions and staff responded. Staff will set a work session regarding the water issues
and Cindy Houben requested that the Board set this as a priority for the Open Space staff and the County
Attorney staff. Commissioner Richards urged that staff to take the opportunity to provide comment on
oil/gas concerns. Discussion followed. Commissioner Owsley inquired about the trending of REMP
funds.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendars
STAFF DIRECTION:
1. April 30`~ recognition for employees from noon to 2pm at the Airport Operations Center.
2. Tuesday May 13`h, State of the River meeting.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Open Discussion
STAFF DIRECTION:
1. Commissioner Hatfield provided an update from the recent CORE Board meeting.
2. Warren Rider will be attending the Gunnison Water Conference
3. P&Z Attendance -staff distributed a summary of attendance.
4. County square footage chart -staff provided a chart of department square footage needs for background
information during facility discussions.
5. 2006 savings analysis -staff provided an update of the 2006 savings.
6. Oil Shale Funding extension request -the Board supported the letter.
7. HB08-1329 request -discussion ensued and the Board declined to support the request.
8. Snow dumping -staff advised the Board of snow dumping by the City of Aspen at the Brush Creek
parking lot that was inconsistent with the recent snow dump approval.
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9. Prince of Peace -staff advised the Board that the applicant is meeting with the Planning staff.
Discussion ensued and staff will follow up.
10. David Brown -staff provided an update on the status of the revegetation plan.
11. Brush Creek parking lot -staff provided an update on two items.
12. Owl Creek speed limit -staff provided additional information and the Board decided not to do anything
further.
13. Staff distributed further information regarding Clerk copy fees.
14. Staff updated the Board on the OST fine schedule sign at The Preserve.
15. OWA & Network Operations -staff made a general inquiry about the use of OWA for Board email
accounts. Discussion ensued.
16. Commissioner Richards requested status of the USFS Independence Pass bathrooms project. Staff will
follow up.
17. Commissioner Hatfield inquired about the John McBride letter regarding the airport redevelopment.
Staff advised that the letter was sent to Jim Elwood for follow up.
18. Commissioner Hatfield updated the Board regarding SB 194, SB 213. Discussion ensued.
19. Commissioner Hatfield inquired how the Board wanted to follow up with comments made at the joint
meeting with Snowmass Council. Discussion followed.
Adjourned at 6:05 pm.
Prepared by:
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Hila1ry Fl tc er, County Manager
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Board of Count /Commissioners
Respectfully submitted:
Janice K. Vos Caudill, Clerk and Recorder
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