HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.min.ws.02072012 PITKIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Plaza One Meeting Room
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7,2012
10:00 AM Airport Master Plan Jim Elwood
11:30 BREAK
11:45 Airport Master Plan(Brown Bag Lunch)
1:00 PM Special Meeting-BOCC Convenes As Board of Health
Public and Environmental Health Quarterly Update with the Board of
Health
Adjourn Special Meeting- BOCC Adjourns as Board of Health
2:00 BREAK
2:15 • Memos of Interest
• Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendar
• Board Membership Reports -NWCCOG, RRR, CORE, QQ, CCI,
Club 20, CRRTB, RWPA, ACRA, RFTA, NC, Intermountain
TPR,
• BOCC Open Discussion
3:45 BREAK
4:00 Joint Meeting with City Council, City Council Chambers
• Child Care Assistance Program
• Pro Cycle Challenge Update
• Affordable Housing Energy Efficiency
6:00 PM ADJOURN
AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
APPROVED BY BOCC
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Date: February 7,2012 Meeting Start Time: 10:00 AM
Commissioners present: Commissioners not present:
• Jack Hatfield n Jack Hatfield
® Rob Ittner n Rob Ittner
® George Newman ❑ George Newman
® Michael Owsley ❑ Michael Owsley
® Rachel Richards ❑ Rachel Richards
WORK SESSION ITEM: Airport Master Plan, Jim Elwood introduced the consulting team present for the
presentation including, Mark McFarland, Bernard Dunkelberg and Dan Reimer,. The Board was presented with
an update on the progress of the Airport Master Planning Process,presentation of the three comprehensive
general aviation alternatives, an overview of the regulatory environment related to fixed base operators, and an
overview of next steps. Discussion ensued.
STAFF DIRECTION: The Board discussed each of three options presented; A, B and C. Option A — Status
Quo had the greatest degree of board support, followed by Option C — the preferred option on the west side.
Option B had the least amount of support by the Board, however, the Board requested additional information
about how the Airport Minimum Standards would need to be adjusted to accommodate option B.
SPECIAL MEETING—BOCC CONVENES AS BOARD OF HEALTH 1:00 PM
Public&Environmental Health Quarterly Update
ADJOURNED SPECKIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH AT 2:00 PM
WORK SESSION ITEM: Memos of Interest
STAFF DIRECTION:
1. Scoping Comments Re: Proposed Sale of Portion of U.S.F.S. Aspen Ranger District Administrative
Parcel, Ellen Sassano. Ellen provided an outlined the comments and recommendations. She explained
the comment period has officially ended but the Forest Service they are still open to receiving our
comments. The Board provided feedback and recommendations for changes to the comments.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendars
STAFF DIRECTION:
1. February 15 meeting in Basalt on DOW's comments on Resource Management Plan The format of the
meeting was discussed.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Board Reports
STAFF DIRECTION:
1. NWCCOG — Commissioner Ittner stated the Executive Director search is underway. He also explained a
recent meeting held with NWCCOG and various staff and Board members.
2. RRR—no report
3. CORE — Commissioner Newman announced Nathan Ratledge has submitted his resignation and a Director
search is underway.
4. QQ—Commissioner Richards discussed activities at the Water Congress. The next meeting is March 21.
5. CCI — Commissioner Hatfield discussed recent issues being addressed and items being considered in the
legislative session.
6. Club 20—. Commissioner Richards gave a brief report.
7. CRRTB — Commissioner Richards stated she was asked for an appointment of a municipal water
representative. She has requested more information on making the appointment. She identified potential
Basin account grant funds and asked staff to distribute information to the Healthy Rivers& Streams Board.
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8. RWPA—Commissioner Owsley a retreat is scheduled this Thursday
9. ACRA—Commissioner Owsley stated Jon Peacock presented at a recent meeting and was well received.
10. RFTA- Commissioner Owsley stated they are working on Bus Rapid Transit.
11. NC — Commissioner Newman announced there is a new website designed to be more interactive and will
provide conditions report.
12. Intermtn. TPR- Commissioner Newman stated another '/2 million dollars was obtained for the
Airport/AABC pedestrian by-pass.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Open Discussion
STAFF DIRECTION:
1. Basalt Library Board - Eagle County and Basalt have agreed to an appointing committee for the Basalt
Library Board. Jon Peacock asked who the Board would like to appoint to that committee. A meeting is
scheduled to review applicants on February 23 from loam - 2pm. Commissioner Newman and Owsley
offered to be on the Board. Jon discussed the process being considered for the applicant review with the
committee. Staff will prepare a resolution for February 22 appointing the Board members and noting
the change in the appointment process.
2. Joint Meeting with City of Aspen — Jon Peacock distributed notes from the retreat on priorities for the
Board's reference. Pro-Challenge Bike race — Jon Peacock distributed the Com Dev Fee policy as a
reference for the request for the County to consider in-kind support for the event for Corn Dev,
administrative and Sheriff services. Discussion on special events followed. A work session on the topic
will be scheduled in the future.
3. Commissioner Ittner announced today is the Republican caucus for the Presidential nominee.
4. Commissioner Richards asked if the Board should discuss the safety concerns that have been brought up
after the New Year's Eve tragedy when a pedestrian walking in an unlit bus lane was hit and killed by a
RFTA bus. Discussion followed. A debrief can be scheduled after the investigation is completed.
THE MEETING WAS RECONVENED AT CITY OF ASPEN AT 4:00 PM
WORK SESSION ITEM: Joint Meeting with City Council in City Council Chambers
STAFF DIRECTION:
1. Memos - Pro Bike Challenge: Nancy Leslie, City staff, provided an update. Bill Kite, USFS, stated his
agency is providing input for the event. A discussion followed on how to measure impact of events.
City Staff will look to develop metrics starting with templates that may already be in existence.
2. Discussion — Commissioner Owsley discussed the Board's recent retreat and identified priorities. A
general discussion followed on healthcare, housing, and the AACP. It was recommended the
Headwaters Economics report be presented in the future in person and to invite the City officials.
Various other topics/concerns were discussed including: water, campaign funding, affordable housing,
and the PACE program.
Adjourned at 5:23 pm.
Prepared by: Respectfully submitt
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Phylis M.ttice, Assistant County Manager J`aniee K. Vos Caudill, Clerk and Recorder
Micaael M. Owsley, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
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