HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.min.ws.01172012 PITKIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Plaza One Meeting Room
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2012
10:00 AM EXECUTIVE SESSION
Personnel
County Manager and County Attorney Evaluations
ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION
11:45 Citizen Board Interview / Rio Jacober — Ag Review Committee Suzanne Wolff,
Joanna Schaffner
12:00 LUNCH BREAK
1:00 • Memos of Interest
o Funding Request from Aspen High School Model United Nations
Team
o Thank You Letter from Aspen Homeless Shelter
o Special Event Permit - ESPN Winter X Games
• Future Agendas /Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendar
• BOCC Open Discussion
2:30 Prep for Joint Meeting with City on February 7, 2012
3:00 BREAK
3:15 Medical Marijuana Licensing John Ely
5:00 PM ADJOURN (P &Z Meeting starts at 5:00 PM)
THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2012 — CCI Steering Committee
General Government (9:00 am)
Tourism, Resorts & Economic Development (11:00 am)
Taxation & Finance (12:30 pm)
Transportation & Telecommunications (2:00 pm)
CCI Legislative Reception at CCI (5:00 -7:00 PM)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012 - CCI Steering Committee
Health & Human Services (9:00 am)
Agriculture, Wildlife & Rural Affairs (11:00 am)
Land Use & Natural Resources (12:30 pm)
Public Lands (2:00 pm)
APPROVED BY BOCC
MINUTES OF WORK SESSION ON Z - -- Zp 1 2-
Date: January 17, 2012 Meeting Start Time: 10:00 AM
Commissioners present: Commissioners not present:
® Jack Hatfield ❑ Jack Hatfield
Rob Ittner n Rob Ittner
® George Newman n George Newman
® Michael Owsley ❑ Michael Owsley
® Rachel Richards [ Rachel Richards
EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNED AT 11:35 AM
WORK SESSION ITEM: Citizen Board Interview, Ag Building Review Committee /Rio Jacober: Suzanne
Wolff & Joanna Schaffner — Suzanne Wolff provided background on the Agricultural Building Review
Committee. The Board interviewed Mr. Jacober, discussion ensued.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Memos of Interest
STAFF DIRECTION:
1. Funding Request from Aspen High School Model United Nations Team - $10,000 balance in
discretionary fund. Gave them $250 in 2010 when they requested it. Board supports a contribution of
$300. Would like a presentation from students after the trip.
2. Thank You Letter from Aspen Homeless Shelter — information only
3. Special Event Permit - ESPN Winter X Games. Mike Kraemer gave an update on the major event
permit for the X- Games.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Future Agendas /Agenda Requests /Monthly Calendars
STAFF DIRECTION:
1. Jon Peacock reviewed:
a. There is an open slot in next week's agenda — it might be filled or the meeting might end early.
b. Retreat scheduled for Feb 2 and 3.
2. Commissioner Newman asked that a 45 minute executive session be scheduled for the County
Manager's and County Attorney's performance reviews.
3. Commissioner Newman questioned when the global warming proclamation will be brought to the
Board.
4. Commissioner Newman noted it has been a while since a citizen proclamation has been on the agenda.
Commissioner Ittner asked for a list of proclamations over the last two years.
5. Commissioner Richards stated she will be out the week of May 14 for the NACO Interstate conference.
6. Commissioner Richards asked staff to check with Department Heads on issues they might want her to
bring to the attention of our Congressional delegation when she goes to Washington.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Open Discussion
STAFF DIRECTION:
1. Finalizing BLM comments to the management plan. Cindy Houben and Ellen Sassano explained
revisions recently made to make recommendations more specific, especially for winter closures. They
stated the comments are due today. Discussion followed. Cooperative agency representatives are
meeting Feb 27 in Silt at the BLM offices.
2. Jon Peacock asked if the Board wanted to discuss the five applicants for the Ag Committee that they
interviewed and make recommendations for appointments. Commissioner Owsley asked for time at the
next work session and that a packet of information be prepared with candidate applications.
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3. Jon Peacock reported on possible procedures for making appointments to the Basalt Library Board. He
explained there are two possible ways identified in state law: the current process or through the creation
of an appointing committee. Jon stated Eagle County has not expressed interest in the appointing
committee. Discussion followed. The Board directed staff to contact the other jurisdictions to gauge
interest in creating an appointing board.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Prep for Joint Meeting with City on Feb. 7, 2012
STAFF DIRECTION: Jon Peacock proposed Child Care Assistance program and the interaction with Kid's
First. He stated the City has requested time for update on Pro Cycle Challenge and a proposal for affordable
housing energy efficiency. Commissioner Owsley recommended topics toward improving the Board /Council
relationship. Discussion ensued. Jon recommend a conversation around priorities that each entity has
identified. Jon will follow -up with City staff.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Medical Marijuana Licensing. John Ely provided background regarding the
County's past consideration of Land Use Code amendments and licensing requirements for medical marijuana
dispensaries and grow sites. Representatives from the Colorado Department of Revenue, Brian Dyet and Lewis
Kosky, provided background information about state licensing and regulation of dispensaries and grow sites.
Discussion ensued. Rob Ittner requested information regarding the City of Aspen's licensing process for
dispensaries and grow sites. George Newman requested information about the number of dispensaries and grow
sites in Pitkin County. The Board accepted public comment. Jack favors pursuing a licensing process. George
would like to see limitation on the locations and number of dispensaries and grow sites, but does support further
exploration of licensing. Rob would like to see pro /con scenarios of adopting minimum standards for licensing
and options for additional regulation. Rachel supports moving forward with licensing scheme consistent with
state regulations.
STAFF DIRECTION:
Investigate licensing process starting with minimum state standards, with options for potential additional
regulations to benefit health, safety and welfare of the community.
Adjourned at 4:46 PM
Prepared by: Respectfully submitted:
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Phyli� attice, Assi tant County Manager Jani K Vos Caudill, Clerk and Recorder
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Michael M. Owsley, Chair
Board of County Commissioners
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