HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.min.ws.11252008 PITKIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Rio Grande Meeting Room
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2008
1:00 PM Library 2009 Budget
1:30 Ordinance Adopting Chapter 9.04 of the Pitkin County Code, "Pitkin County Project
Development," Chris Seldin
2:30 Energy Management Update, Dylan Hoffman
2030 Challenge (Aspen/Pitkin), Dylan Hoffman
3:15 BREAK
3:30 Memos of Interest
Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendaz
BOCC Open Discussion
5:00 PM ADJOURN
APPROVED BY BOCC
MINUTES OF WORK SESSION ON ~C(_ ~
Date: November 25, 2008 Meeting Start Time: 1:00 pm
Commissioners present: Commissioners not present:
® Patti Clapper ? Patti Clapper
® Dorothea Farris ? Dorothea Farris
® Jack Hatfield ? Jack Hatfield
® Michael Owsley ? Michael Owsley
® Rachel Richazds ? Rachel Richazds
WORK SESSION ITEM: Library 2009 Budget
STAFF DIRECTION: Kathy Chandler presented an overview of the 2009 budget for the Library. She
indicated that next yeaz will have several significant capital facility projects. The Boazd had general questions
and Ms. Chandler responded. General discussion ensued. Commissioner Hatfield had inquiries regarding the
facility costs and future expansion.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Code Discussion, Chris Seldin
STAFF DIRECTION: Chris Seldin was present seeking direction on the proposed code change. Brian Pettet
provided his opinion regazding the management of the process. Chris Seldin provided a brief background
regazding the impact of the recent District Court decision. General discussion ensued among the Boazd
members. Commissioner Hatfield encouraged the Boazd to consider tabling the item until the Court issues its
findings. Commissioners Fazris and Owsley objected to tabling and wanted to proceed. Commissioner Owsley
suggested adding a second public reading. Commissioner Clapper concurred with moving it forwazd.
Commissioner Richards stated agreement with Commissioner Hatfield and raised an issue regazding the
inclusion of sidewalks with roads. Commissioner Hatfield restated his objection. The Boazd directed the item
to be set for public reading. Bob Dupree of Redstone expressed his objection to the code change. Mr. Dupree
expressed concern regazding comments made during the discussion. Brian Pettet raised the concern regazding
the recent translator site approval process and the code requirement for public involvement. Discussion
continued and the Boazd gave specific direction for modifications to be made prior to public hearing.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Energy Management Update, Dylan Hoffman
STAFF DIRECTION: Dylan Hoffman reviewed a current list of milestones achieved by the program. He also
reviewed the County's current utility use. Commissioner Clapper strongly encouraged that staff explore an
energy project at the Public Works facility. Discussion continued and moved to tazgeted goals for other entities
and the County for future yeazs.
WORK SESSION ITEM: County Endorsement of the 2030 Challenge- Dylan Hoffinan
STAFF DIRECTION: Mr. Hoffinan briefed the Board on the 2030 challenge which attempts to reach a net
zero construction by 2030. He raised issues about the value of the theory and the difficulty in assessing the
practicality of imposing this through our building codes. Mr. Hoffman requested direction to conduct public
outreach with the building industry locally to discuss the ability to reach the goal. General discussion followed
regazding the complexity of the issue. Commissioner Owsley suggested imposing this on the County but not
universally. He preferred an incentivized program for the private sector. Discussion ensued regarding building
codes. Commissioner Richards supported the application to the code for all sectors. Discussion continued and
the Board supported bringing the item back for further discussion with the Building Department staff and
stakeholders.
COMMISSIONER CLAPPER LEFT THE MEETING AT 3:39 PM.
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WORK SESSION ITEM: Memos of Interest
STAFF DIRECTION:
1. 2009 Holiday Schedule, Laura Laubhan -approved.
2. Comcast Letter regazding Gannett negotiations -informational only, no direction needed.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendazs
STAFF DIRECTION:
1. 2009 Retreat Dates -Jan. 22"d and 23`d or Feb. 5~' and 6~'. Discussion ensued.
2. Dec. 3`a -typo Little Elk Creek Riparian Setback
WORK SESSION ITEM: Open Discussion
STAFF DIRECTION:
1. Stream setback citizen complaint -staff advised the Boazd that this was referred to the Community
Development staff.
2. Redstone Sled Dog Races Fee Refund Request -approved.
3. Redstone light Issue -staff updated the Board on the current work being doing to correct the lighting
problem on the Redstone Boulevazd.
4. BOCC vehicle -the Boazd agreed to replace with van with a Traverse and requested that it be equipped
with studded tires.
5. Commissioner Richards raised an issue from Junee Kirk. Commissioner Hatfield responded and is
following up with Joazma Schaffner.
6. Commissioner Hatfield inquired about the status of the asset management plan and signage -staff will
follow up with Brian Pettet.
COMMISSIONER FARRIS LEFT THE MEETING AT 4:10 PM.
Adjourned at 4:30 pm.
Prepazed by: Respectfully submitte
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Hilary F t her, County Manager ce K. Vos Caudill, Clerk and Recorder
J k atfield, Ch man
B d of County ommissioners
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