HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.min.ws.04162013 PITKIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS /
WORK SESSION AGENDA �
Plaza One Meeting Room
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2013
(Commissioners Richards and Owsle not attending)
10:00 Process Discussion for Roaring Fork Gorge Management Plan Lindsey Utter
Ga Tennenbaum
10:30 2013 Wildfire Season Tom Grady
ll:30 Facilities U date Jodi Smith
12:00 NOON LUNCH BREAK
1:00 PM WE-Cycle U date G.R. Fielding
1:30 Intergovernmental Agreements —Detox and Dispatch Services Jon Peacock
Ph lis Mattice
2:30 Citizen Board Interviews
• Junee Kirk— Open Space & Trails (2:30) Dale Will
• Hawk Greenway—Open Space & Trails Renewal (2:45) Dale Will
• Mirte Mallo — P & Z Renewal 3:00 Lance Clarke
3:15 BREAK
3:30 • Memos of Interest
o Broadband Update Phylis Mattice
o Budget Supplemental Request— Brush Creek Bridge Gary Tennenbaum
o Letter of Support for Colorado Health Benefit Exchange Grant Nan Sundeen
o Thank you Letters from Thompson Divide Coalition, Feed my
Sheep Ministry, Pathfinders, Access Roaring Fork After School
Programs, and English in Action
• Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendar
• BOCC 0 en Discussion
4:45 PM ADJOURN (P&Z meetin begins at 5:00)
FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2013
CCI STEERING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
9:OOam- 12:15pm
Health & Human Services
Agriculture, Wildlife & Rural Affairs
Land Use &Natural Resources
Public Lands
12:45 —4:00 pm
General Government
Tourism, Resorts & Economic Dev. ,
Taxation& Finance
Transportation & Telecommunications
AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
APPROVED BY BOCC
MINUTES OF WORK SESSION ON �'� � — zo f�
Date: April 16, 2013 Meeting Start Time: 10:00 AM
Commissioners present: Commissioners not present:
� Steve Child ❑ Steve Child
� Rob Ittner ❑ Rob Ittner
� George Newman ❑ George Newman
❑ Michael Owsley � Michael Owsley
❑ Rachel Richards � Rachel Richards
WORK SESSION ITEM: Process Discussion for Roaring Fork Gorge Management Plan, Lindsey Utter &
Gary Tennenbaum. Lindsey Utter and Gary Tennenbaum presented the proposed process for conducting the
Roaring Fork Gorge Management Plan. The Management Plan will go beyond planning for the Rio Grande
Trail and incorporate planning, access and uses of five open space properties adjacent to the Roaring Fork
Gorge from the Intercept Lot up to Aspen. Questions about the public process were asked and discussion
ensued.
STAFF DIRECTION: TheBoard approved staff moving forward with the proposed planning process.
WORK SESSION ITEM: 2013 Wildfire Season, Tom Grady. Jim Genung from the US Forest Service
provided information on snowpack and fuel moisture content in the upper Colorado River Basin going into the
2013 fire season. The upper Colorado River Basin has improved to 85% of average annual snowpack from
77% due to recent storms. Overall the late snow and colder temperatures should shorten the 2013 fire season
relative to 2012. However, moisture content is still below normal and Pitkin County is projected to remain in
drought throughout 2013. An overview of the Ready Set Go wild fire preparedness program was provided.
Overall discussion ensued about the Fire Incident Management Team.
STAFF DIRECTION: Information only
WORK SESSION ITEb'I: Facilities Update, Jodi Smith and Jack Wheeler. An overview of 2013 facilities
projects was provided by Jodi.
STAFF DIRECTION: Information only
WORK SESSION ITEM: WE-Cycle Update, G.R. Fielding. An update on the WeCycle program was
provided by GR Fielding and Mirte Mallory.
STAFF DIRECTION: Information only.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Intergovernmental Agreements—Detox & Dispatch Services, Jon Peacock &
Phylis Mattice. Jon Peacock explained the creation and funding of the Detox services and facility. The Board
discussed identifying the in-kind donation for the space being provided by the County in the Health and Human
Services building. Phylis Mattice and Bruce Romero provided an overview of the Dispatch and Emergency
Telephone Authority [GA revisions:
STAFF DIRECTION: Information only
WORK SESSION ITEM: Citizen Board Interviews/Justine(Junee) Kirk—Open Space and Trails (OST),
Dale Will. The board interviewed Ms. Kirk for a regular position on the OST Board and discussion followed.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Citizen Board Interviews/ Hawk Greenway(renewal)—OST, Dale Wi1L The
Board interviewed Mr. Greenway for renewal of a regular position on the OST Board and discussion followed.
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WORK SESSION ITEM: Citizen Board Interviews / Mirte Mallory (renewal)—Planning & Zoning, Lance
Clarke. The Board interviewed Ms. Mallory for renewal of a regular position on the P&Z Commission and
discussion followed.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Memos af Interest
1. Broadband Update—Phylis Mattice gave an update on the Broadband project work to date. Information
only.
2. Budget Supplemental Request—Brush Creek Bridge. Gary Tennenbaum described the project and
funds needed. Approved.
3. Letter of Support for Colorado Health Benefit Exchange Grant—Nan Sundeen explained the letter
-supports a grant application for a joint County application as a Health Exchange Assistance site.
Discussion oFthe grant followed. Approved.
4. Thank you Letters from Thompson Divide Coalition, Feed my Sheep Ministry, Pathfinders, Access
Roaring Fork After School Programs and English in Action. Information only.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendars
1. Commissioner Newman requested the April 23 item, Castle Creek Guardrail be moved to a date when
all Commissioners are present, possibly May 7. Jon Peacock reported the presenters are not available on
May 7.
2. Commissioner Newman recommended contacting the Forest Service to schedule a quarterly meeting.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Open Discussion
1. Jon Peacock stated Brian Pettet is reaching out to a citizen regarding speed limits on Maroon Creek
Road. '
2. Commissioner Child commented on the recent letter received by Bob Throm regarding road conditions.
He requested an estimate of various road maintenance plans. Jon Peacock will provide an explanation
of the various road maintenance plans.
Adjourned at 3:35 PM
Prepared by: %espectfully submit ed:
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Phy �s at ice, Assistant County Manager Ja��ce K. Vos Cau�ill, Clerk a d Recorder
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Board of County Comm�ssioners
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