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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 hrs minutes all months combinedHEALTHY RIVERS AND STREAMS CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD Meeting Minutes Courthouse Plaza 530 E Main St.Plaza 1 -Aspen,CO January 21,2016-4:00 p.m. River Board members present:Andre Wille,Ruthie Brown,Lisa Tasker,Bill Jochems,Dave Nixa.Elle Taylor Catherine Berg River Board members absent:None Others present:Lisa MacDonald,Laura Makar Board Comments: Mr.Jochems let the Board know the reason for not moving forward with the idea of sponsoring a study on what’s wrong with Colorado Water Law is because Ken Ransford is writing a book and is waiting for that to come out in the Spring. Ms.Brown updated the Board on the sub committee’s meeting with Open Space and Trails board members.They have key items they are working on. •Input on the Lazy Glen Management Plan •Bringing projects to the OST Board •River access points Public Comment -None Additions/Deletions to Agenda -None pproval of October and November 2015 minutes - Ms.Tasker moved to approve the minutes of October 15,2015.Mr.Jochems seconded the motion.The motion passed 6/0 with Ms.Berg abstaining. Ms.Brown moved to approve the minutes of November 19,2015.Ms.Tasker seconded the motion.The motion passed 6/0 with Ms.Berg abstaining. ADpointment of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2106 Mr.Jochems moved to appoint Lisa Tasker as Chair.Ms.Brown seconded the motion.The motion passed 7/0. Ms.Tasker moved to appoint Dave Nixa as Vice-Chair.Mr.Wille seconded the motion.The motion passed 7/0. Mr.Wille will chair the January meeting. Water Users Guide for Protecting Flows in Snowmass Creek -Chelsea Congdon Brundige Ms.Brundige presented the user’s guide and invited the Board to review and provide comments on it. GIS Map Final Presentation Mary Lacker with Pitkin County GIS and Consultant Morgan Boyles presented the latest version of the GIS mapping project.The Board was encouraged to use the program and give feedback to Mr.Boyles. Draft Policy Discussions Draft policies on Storage and Agriculture were discussed and approved.Staff will draft additional policies and present them to the Board at a future meeting.Additional draft policies include trans-mountain diversions and science based aspects of a healthy river. Minutes —Healthy Rivers and Streams Citizens Advisory BoardJanuaryai,2016 Page 1 Open Discussion The Board discussed dates for receiving and hearing grant requests.April and September were chosen to review grants in 2016. The Board discussed retreat dates and topics.Staff will send a doodle poll to determine dates. Adjourn:The Board adjourned at approximately 7:00 p.m. Approved: Andre Wille -Chairman Minutes —Healthy Rivers and Streams Citizens Advisory BoardJanuary21,2016 Page 2 Attest: HEALTHY RIVERS AND STREAMS CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD Meeting Minutes Courthouse Plaza 530 E Main St.Plaza 1 -Aspen,CO February 18,2016-4:00 p.m. River Board members present:Andre Wille,Ruthie Brown,Lisa Tasker,Bill Jochems,Dave Nixa.Elle Taylor Catherine Berg River Board members absent:None Others present:Lisa MacDonald,Laura Makar,Gary Tennenbaum,April Long Board Comments: Mr.Jochems briefed the Board on the Colorado Water Congress convention he attended in Denver last month. Mr.Wille commented on the Basalt Whitewater Park public meeting held on February 8th.There was a large crowd and a good presentation on the streamside options. Public Comment -None Additions/Deletions to Agenda -None Approval of January 21.2016 minutes - Ms.Brown moved to approve the minutes of January 21,2016.Mr.Wile seconded the motion.The motion passed 7/0. azy Glen Management Plan Gary Tennenbaum,Assistant Director,Pitkin County Open Space and Trails r.Tennenbaum presented the draft Lazy Glen Management Plan.Discussions ensued regarding the use of the property.The Board will submit comments to staff by March 28,2016 in order to submit a letter to Open Space and Trails. The Board will begin touring Open Space properties this spring,to seek opportunities for improvements and projects the two programs can work together on. Unner Roaring Fork River Management Plan April Long,City of Aspen Stormwater and Clean River Initiative Manager Ms.Berg recused herself from this discussion. Ms.Long presented the management plan.The City has done a request for proposals for the work.The project would include a development of a river management plan for the upper Roaring Fork River through science and stakeholder involvement and consensus.The study covers the headwaters to a point between Brush and Maroon Creeks. Onen Discussion Ms.Taylor expressed concerns about in-channel and streamside improvements at the whitewater park site and comments she received from the fishing community after the public meeting on Feb 8th. Ms.Makar noted the structures in the river were previously approved by the Board and are necessary to effectuate the RICD.The streamside improvements are from the public scoping process conditioned on our approvals from the Town of Basalt.The public was in favor of a larger scaled park. Mr.Wille moved to approve a sponsorship request to the Colorado Foundation for Water Education’s Guide to Colorado Water Conservation 2d.ed.2016 in the amount of $500.Mr.Nixa seconded the motion.The motionassed7/0. Minutes —Healthy Rivers and Streams Citizens Advisory Board February 18,2016 Page 1 The Roaring Fork Conservancy will be coming to the Board with a sponsorship request for a Riparian Vegetation Workshop in April.This is a continued effort on riparian health effort that the Board supported with a $S000 grant last year. (,fr.Nixa and Ms.Taylor left the meeting at 6:08 pm There was discussion of watershed plans and implementations and how to make them effective.Learn how and what people are using for stream management plans and do they work?Where are the weaknesses?Invite Meg White of the Nature Conservancy to talk to the Board about how the protocols come into plan and bring the board up to speed. Chair Tasker moved to adjourn the meeting,Mr.Brown seconded the motion.The motion passed 5/0. Adjourn:The Board adjourned at approximately 6:25 p.m. Approved:Attest: La Minutes —Healthy Rivers and Streams Citizens Advisory Board February 18,2016 Pagea HEALTHY RIVERS AND STREAMS CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD Meeting Minutes Courthouse Plaza 530 E Main St.Plaza 1 -Aspen,CO April 21,2016-4:00 p.m. River Board members present:Andre Wille,Ruthie Brown,Lisa Tasker,Dave Nixa.Elle Taylor Catherine Berg River Board members absent:Bill Jochems Others present:Lisa MacDonald,Laura Makar,Gary Tennenbaum,April Long Board Comments:-Mr.Nixa noted the new GIS mapping program was presented to the Open Space and Trails Board and was well received.The OST Board questioned the maintenance and who would be responsible for updating the site.It was suggested the PR committee meet to develop a plan on how to promote the map project. Public Comment -None Additions/Deletions to Agenda -None Anproval of March,2016 minutes - Ms.Brown moved to approve the minutes of March 18,2016.Mr.Nixa seconded the motion.The motion passed 6/0.(iparian Vegetation Workshop Sponsorship Request ‘—<oaring Fork Conservancy -Heather Tattersall Lewin and Rick Lofaro Ms.Lewin and Mr.Lofaro were seeking a $2500 sponsorship for the Riparian Vegetation Workshop to be held at the Basalt Library on April 272016. Mr.Nixa moved to approve the $2500 sponsorship request for the Riparian Vegetation Workshop.Chair Tasker seconded the motion.The motion passed 6/0. Upper Roaring Fork River Management Plan -Joint implementation and funding of plan recommendation April Long -City of Aspen Stormwater Manager and Clean River Initiative Program Manager Ms.Long briefly went over the management plan and asked for support for the moving forward with the project. Mr.Tennenbaum noted the Open Space Board passed a motion of recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners to enter into an IGA with the City on the management plan. Chair Tasker asked the Board be kept apprised of the project as it moves forward.Ms.Long noted she anticipates a board member will be on stakeholder group from beginning of project. Mr.Nixa moved to recommend an endorsementfor an intergovernmental agreement and for the City ofAspen and Pitkin County co-fund the project as presented Ms.Brown seconded the motion. After Board discussion,Mr.Nixa amended his motion to state that the Healthy Rivers Board have a member in the stakeholder group in addition to recommending to the BOCC that Pitkin County participate and engage in the Plan with the City ofAspen.Chair Tasker seconded the motion.The motion passed 5/1 with Ms.Taylor opposing. It was noted the River Board is comfortable contributing $50,000 towards the $100,000 county contribution for the(udy. Minutes —Healthy Rivers and Streams Citizens Advisory Board April 21,2016 Page 1 Wildwood Enforcement Forest Protection Officer Funding Request(;ary Tennenbaum -Assistant Director Pitkin County Open Space and Trails Mr.Tennebaum presented a funding request to the Board for a Forest Protection Officer to assist the County with enforcement in the Wildwood area of the Roaring Fork River.The River Board has raised many concerns about the management of the Wildwood area and the amount of people on the river.This FPO is going to significantly assist the County with enforcement in this area.Total cost of the FPO is $25,000.Other funding sources include the City of Aspen and Open Space and Trails along with a private donor. Mr.Wille moved to approve afunding request of$5000 for the Wildwood Enforcement Forest Protection Officer.Chair Tasker seconded the motion.The motion passed 6/0.Ms,Brown notedfor the record that we are doing the work of the Forest Service. Mr.Tennenbaum will send reports to the Board and provide the marketing materials. East Mesa Water Company Grant Request Richard McIntyre and Dennis Davidson Mr.Mcintyre and Mr.Davidson presented the East Mesa Water Company’s grant request application.Discussions ensued regarding benefits of the project and measurability. Chair Tasker moved to recommend approval to the BOCC in the amount of 1/2 of the grant request,$22,500 and to engage in negotiations with the ditch company regarding potential conditions along any grant funding.Ms.Brown seconded the motion.The motion passed 4/2 with Mr.Wille and Ms.Taylor opposing. Policy Statements The policy statement discussions were continued to a future board meeting. inen Discussion Riparian Area Violations Ms.Taylor discussed work on a property where there were bulldozers and equipment working in a riparian zone and the county’s ability and if there is a Board desire to regulate violators of the county code. The Board engaged in discussions related to riparian area zone violations and county code penalities.Could this be an educational opportunity to reach out to the public or is there a regulatory process that could be implemented. Mr.Wille will reach out to the landowner.Staff will contact Community Development. Chair Tasker moved to adjourn the meeting.Mr.Brown seconded the motion.The motion passed 6/0. Adjourn:The Board adjourned at approximately 7:00 p.m. Approved:Attest: air Minutes —Healthy Rivers and Streams Citizens Advisory Board April 21,2016 Page 2 HEALTHY RIVERS AND STREAMS CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD Special Meeting Minutes 2553 Lower River Road,Aspen,CO 81654 May 3,2016—4:00 p.m. River Board members present:Andre Wille,Ruthie Brown,Lisa Tasker,Bill Jochems,Elle Taylor Catherine Berg River Board members absent:Dave Nixa Others present:Lisa MacDonald,Laura Makar,Gary Tennenbaum, John Ely,Hawk Greenway The River Board met at 4:00 pm to tour three Open Space parcels beginning with the Deer Creek parcel at 2553 Lower River Road,Aspen,CO.They then visited the Wheatley Open Space Parcel at 677 Lower River Road, Snowmass,CO and finally the Lazy Glen Open Space parcel at 99 North River Road,Snowmass,CO Mr.Tennenbaum and Mr.Greenway provided information and history on the parcels.The Board viewed irrigation ditches and systems on each of the parcels. Mr.loch ems joined the meeting at approximately 5:20 p.m. Mr.Elyjoined the meeting at approximately 5:30 p.m. Ms.Taylor left the meeting at approximately meeting at 5:50 p.m. Mr.Tannenbaum and Mi Greenway left the meeting at approximately 5:45 p.m. Chair Tasker moved to enter into executive session pursuant to C.R.S.24-6-402 (4)(b)for stream flow strategies, ‘icquisitions and Shoshone power plant.Ms.Brown seconded the motion,the motion passed 5/0. Chair Tasker moved to adjourn the meeting,Mr.Wille seconded the motion.The motion passed 5/0. Adjourn:The Board adjourned at approximately 7:50 p.m. Approved:Attest: The above signed attorney,representing the Board of County Commissioners and being present at the Executive Session,attests that the subject of the unrecorded portions of the session constituted confidential attorney-client ‘jmmunication Minutes —Healthy Rivers and Streams Citizens Advisory Board May 3,2016 Page 1 JoJnty Attorney HEALTHY RIVERS AND STREAMS CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD Meeting Minutes Courthouse Plaza 530 E Main St.Plaza 1 -Aspen,CO May 19,2016-4:00 p.m. River Board members present:Ruthie Brown,Lisa Tasker,Dave Nixa.Elle Taylor Catherine Berg,Bill Jochems River Board members absent:Andre Wille Others present:Lisa MacDonald,John Ely Board Comments:-Ms.Brown provided an update to the Board members on the special meeting and OST tour of properties. Public Comment -None Additions/Deletions to Agenda -None Arrnroval of April 21,2016 regular meeting minutes and approval of May 3 special meeting minutes - Ms.Brown moved to approve the minutes ofApril 21,2016.Mr.Nixa seconded the motion.The motion passed 5/0. Ms.Brown moved to approve the special meeting minutes of May 3,2016.Mr.Nixa seconded the motion.The motion passed 5/0 ‘Is.Taylor arrived at 4:14 pm Discussion of Basalt Whitewater Park In-Channel Work Quinn Donnelly of River Restoration provided an update to the Board on the progress of the Whitewater Park in channel diversion project. Matt Annabel of Acre Design discussed outcomes of the community input to date and provided information on the public outreach. East Mesa Water Company Grant Request The Board further discussed the East Mesa Water Company Grant request. Chair Tasker moved to recommend approval to the BOCC the remaining 1/2 of the grant request,$22,500.Mr.Jochems seconded the motion.The motion passed 5/0 with Ms.Taylor abstaining. Policy Statements The policy statement discussions were continued to a future board meeting. Open Discussion Riparian Area Violations Ms.Taylor discussed work on a property where there were bulldozers and equipment working in a riparian zone and the county’s ability and if there is a Board desire to regulate violators of the county code. The Board engaged in discussions related to riparian area zone violations and county code penalties.Could this be an educational opportunity to reach out to the public or is there a regulatory process that could be implemented. Mr.Wille will reach out to the landowner.Staff will contact Community Development. Minutes —Healthy Rivers and Streams Citizens Advisory Board May19,2016 Page 1 Chair Tasker moved to adjourn the meeting.Mr.Nixa seconded the motion.The motion passed 6/0. Adiourn:The Board adjourned at approximately 7:00 p.m. Approved: Minutes —Healthy Rivers and Streams Citizens Advisory Board May19,2016 Page 2 Attest: HEALTHY RIVERS AND STREAMS CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD Meeting Minutes Courthouse Plaza 530 E Main St.Plaza 1 -Aspen,CO June 16,2016-4:00 p.m. River Board members present:Bill Jochems,Ruthie Brown,Lisa Tasker,Dave Nixa.Elle Taylor Catherine Berg / River Board members absent:Andre Wille Others present:Lisa MacDonald,John Ely Board Comments Ms.Taylor noted the great turnout and meeting for the Wild and Scenic tn jurisdictional meeting on June 14 in Redstone.Mr.Jochems gave the Board an overview on the effort and the meeting outcome. Additions/Deletions to Agenda -Addition of an executive session at the end of the meeting. Public Comment —Gail Schwartz,candidate for Congress in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District,introduced herself to the Board. Northstar PR Update -Gary Tennenbaum presented the Northstar promotional campaign to the Board. o1icy Statements -The Board discussed the draft policy statements on Agricultural Water Use,Storage Water Use .nd Transhasin Diversions. Mr.Nixa moved to approve and adopt the Agricultural Water Use Policy and the Storage Water Use Policy.Chair Tasker seconded the motion.The motion passed 6/0. The Board asked for changes to the Transbasin Diversion Policy and those changes will be presented to the Board at a future meeting. Independence Pass Foundation Karin Teague,Director and Board President,Debbi Falender introduced the Foundation and its work to the Board. Their goal is to work on projects that maintain and enhance the ecology and aesthetics of the Independence Pass corridor.They are interested in projects with the River Board that would achieve these goals. Crystal River Management Plan -Presentation of the Plan Seth Mason,Bill Hoblitzell and Chelsea Congdon Brundige The Crystal River Management Plan was presented to the Board. Minutes —Healthy Rivers and Streams Citizens Advisory Board June 16,2016 Page 1 xecutive Session: Mr.Jochems moved to enter into executive session pursuant to C.R.S.24-6-402 (4)(a)concerning water acquisitions.Ms. Brown seconded the motion.The motion passed 6/0. Chair Tasker moved to enter out of executive session.Mr.Nixa seconded the motion.The motion passed 6/0. Mr.Nixa moved to adjourn the meeting.Chair Tasker seconded the motion.The motion passed 6/0. Adjourn:The Board adjourned at approximately 6:22 p.m. Minutes —Healthy Rivers and Streams Citizens Advisory Board June 16,aoi6 Page 2 Lisa Approved:Attest: HEALTHY RIVERS AND STREAMS CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD Meeting Minutes Church at Redstone,Redstone,CO July 21,2016-4:00 p.m. River Board members present:Bill Jochems,Ruthie Brown,Lisa Tasker,Dave Nixa.Elle Taylor Catherine Berg,Andre Wille River Board members absent: Others present:Lisa MacDonald,John Ely,Laura Makar Board Comments -None Public Comment —Dorothea Farris spoke to the Board about a possible funding request for Wild and Scenic segment to take place on Grassroots TV. Additions/Deletions to Agenda -Sponsorship request Approval of lune 21.2016 minutes Ms.Brown moved to approve the June 21,2016 minutes.Ms.Berg seconded the motion.The motion passed 6/0. ‘ponsorship Request he Board received a sponsorship request for $1000 for the Annual Colorado Watershed Assembly Conference to be held in Avon,CO in October. Mr.Wille moved to approve the sponsorship request.Mr.Jochems seconded the motion,The motion passed 6/0. White Water Park undate -RiverRestoration Quinn Donnelly with River Restoration updated the Board on the progress of the request for proposals process for the in-channel work on the Whitewater Park.The contract was awarded to Diggin It River Work.Public outreach regarding construction and river closure will begin with ads in the papers,radios and Grassroots TV as well as social media. Ms.Taylor arrived at approximately 4:20 pm Roaring Fork Valley and Colorado’s Native Cutthroat:Conservation and Controversy S Kendall Bakich —Colorado Parks and Wildlife,Aquatic Biologist Ms.Bakich presented a look at forensic studies into Colorado’s stocking history,genetic and museum investigations discover new (to us)native cutthroat in our state,and local efforts to protect and expand the populations in the Roaring Fork Valley. Adoption of Aspiration Statement and Rules of Engagement Mr.Nixa moved to adopt the Aspiration Statement and the Rules of Engagement of the River Board.Ms. Brown seconded the motion.The motion passed 7/0. Minutes —Healthy Rivers and Streams Citizens Advisory Board July 21,2016 Page 1 ,_Onen Discussion arb Andre attended the Water Workshop in Gunnison,CO through a sponsorship the Board funded.Ms.Andre reported on the workshop and thanked the Board for the opportunity to attend. Adjourn Mr.Nixa moved to adjourn the meeting.Mr.Andre seconded the motion.The motion passed 7/0.The Board adjourned at approximately 6:19 pm. Approved: -L Lisa T4sIer ChaV Minutes —Healthy Rivers and Streams Citizens Advisory Board July 21,aoi6 Page 2 Attest: Lisa HEALTHY RIVERS AND STREAMS CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD Meeting Minutes Pitkin County Library -Dunaway Community Room,Aspen CO Aug 18,2016-4:00 p.m. River Board members present:Bill Jochems,Ruthie Brown,Lisa Tasker,Dave Nixa.Elle Taylor Catherine Berg,Andre Wille River Board members absent:none Others present:Lisa MacDonald,Laura Makar Board Comments:-Mr.Nixa discussed a potential project with Open Space and Trails along the Crystal River to increase stream flows. Public Comment -None Additions/Deletions to Agenda -None City of Aspen Reservoir Plans David Hornbacher,Ashely Perl and April Long presented information on the City of Aspen’s conditional water rights on Maroon and Castle Creeks and its diligence filing due in October. olorado Foundation for Water Education -Professional Development Tour on Collaborative Water Management in the Roaring Fork Watershed Tour Sept 12,2016 Sarah Johnson with the Foundation requested sponsorship in the amount of $3000 for the tour that will be held September 12,2016. Chair Tasker moved to approve the $3000 sponsorship request.Andre seconded the motion.The motion passed 7/0. Executive Session Mr.Jochems moved to enter into executive session pursuant to C.R.S.24-6-402(4)(b)concerning stream protection strategies.Ms.Brown seconded the motion.The motion passed 5/0.Mr.Nixa and Ms.Berg had stepped out during the motion. Letter to City of Aspen Board directed staff to prepare a letter to the City of Aspen regarding conditional water rights and impoundments in Maroon and Castle Creeks. Open Discussion Mr.Nixa updated the Board on the 2017 budget process.The Board will formally adopt their budget at a future meeting before it goes to the Board of County Commissioners s in November. Chair Tasker moved to adjourn the meeting.Ms.Taylor seconded the motion.The motion passed 7/0. Minutes —Healthy Rivers and Streams Citizens Advisory Board August 18,2016 Page 1 Adjourn:The Board adjourned at approximately 6:20 p.m. Approved:Attest: 6saase Zfr LAXflMChr Minutes —Healthy Rivers and Streams Citizens Advisory Board August i8,aoi6 Page 2 HEALTHY RIVERS AND STREAMS CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD Meeting Minutes Pitkin County 123 Emma Road Suite 202 Aspen CO Oct 20,2016-4:00 p.m. River Board members present:Bill Jochems,Ruthie Brown,Lisa Tasker,Elle Taylor Catherine Berg,Andre Wille River Board members absent:Dave Nixa Others present:Lisa MacDonald,Laura Makar,John Ely Site Visit White Water Park 131 Emma Road Basalt,CO The Board toured the construction site at the White Water Park.Hattie Johnson of River Restoration and Brian Barackman of Diggin It River Works,updated the Board on the progress of the work. Board Comment -None Public Comment -None Additions/Deletions to Agenda -None Fourmile Creek Flow Restoration Project Mely Whiting Trout Unlimited (via phone)&Brendon Langenhuizen —SGM 4s.Whiting and Mr.Langenhuizen discussed the possibilities for restoration work on FourMile Creek. Engaging Ag Community in Water Projects Mr.Langenhuizen continued on and presented to the Board a review of the Eagle County Conservation Districts asset irrigation inventory program. Executive Session Ms.Tasker moved to enter into Executive Session pursuant to C.R.S.24-6-402 (4)(b)to discuss stream protection strategies.Ms.Brown seconded the motion.The motion passed 6/0. In executive session the Healthy Rivers and Streams Board had discussion regarding City of Aspen’s imminent diligence filing of conditional storage water rights,on Castle and Maroon Creeks and the Board considered the applications of the City,the location of the proposed reservoir sights and the potential impacts of the reservoirs and its own policy regarding storage water use. The Board moved in furtherance of that discussion,staff will offer a proposed recommendation for consideration by the Board to direct a letter be sent to the BOCC advocating that the county engage in opposition of the two diligence applications. That there does not appear to be a need for the two reservoir sites to meet the City’s present and future water needs as those needs have been defined by the city. That there does not appear to be any willingness on the part of the city to actually follow through and construct these dams,that the continued existence of the water rights only presents the potential for a(‘ghly impactive event to occur on Castle and Maroon Creeks. Minutes —Healthy Rivers and Streams Citizens Advisory Board Oct 20,2016 Page 1 The Board would like to determine if the City’s needs,such as they exist,can be met by alternative water(apply strategies other than these two proposed reservoirs.The Board recommends that our opposition be vigorous and that we be willing to work with the City to explore alternatives for their municipal water supply. This recommendation is consistent with our previous policies adopted with regard to reservoirs.The letter will be reviewed by the Board before delivery to the Board of County Commissioners. Ms.Brown moved the motion.Ms.Tasker seconded the motion.The motion passed 6/0. Ms.Brown left the meeting at approximately 6:50 p.m. Anproval of the Minutes Chair Tasker moved to approve the minutes ofMay 19,july 21 andAugust 18,2016.The minutes ofAugust were amended to correctly reflect Ms.Brown seconding the Executive Session motion.Mr.Wille seconded the motion.The motion passed 5/0. 2017 Budget Aunroval The Board discussed changes to the prior version of the 2017 drafted budget.The budget was amended to add Wild &Scenic Consultants reduce to $50,000 Additional items included: Local high school collaborations/education $20,000 Habitat Improvements &River Safety Projects $150,000 Basalt White Water Park Safety requirements &management $400,000 “ligital Water Library $55,000 Chair Tasker moved to approved the 2017 budget with the additions and amendments.Ms.Taylor 2?d the motion.The motion passed 5/0. Open Discussion -None Chair Tasker moved to adjourn the meeting.Ms.Taylor seconded the motion.The motion passed 4/0.Mr.Jochems stepped out of the meeting. Adjourn:The Board adjourned at approximately 7:30 p.m. Approved: asr Minutes —Healthy Rivers and Streams Citizens Advisory Board Oct 20,2016 Page 2 Attest: HEALTHY RIVERS AND STREAMS CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD Meeting Minutes Pitkin County 123 Emma Road Suite 202 Basalt,CO November 17,2016-4:00 p.m. River Board members present:Bill Jochems,Lisa Tasker,Elle Taylor Catherine Berg,Andre Wille,Dave Nixa River Board members absent:Ruthie Brown Others present:Lisa MacDonald,John Ely Board Comment —Ms.Tasker briefed the Board on the successful Speaker Series with Dick Wolfe. Public Comment -None Additions/Deletions to Agenda -None Approval of Oct 20.2017 minutes Mr.Wille moved to approve the minutes of October 20,2017.Ms.Taylor seconded the motion.The motion passed 6/0. Conditional Water Rights and Options for Protecting Castle and Maroon Creeks -Rob Harris -Western C9esource Advocates &Will Roush -Wilderness Workshop /Ir.Harris (via telephonic conference)and Mr.Roush presented information on the conditional water rights and options for protecting the wilderness area. Recommendation to Oppose Diligence Applications of City of Aspen for Maroon &Castle Creek Impoundments —The Board discussed the draft letter to the Board of County Commissioners on opposing diligence application of the City of Aspen for Maroon and Castle Creek Impoundments Mr.Jochems moved to approved the letter with a minor edit.Mr.Wille seconded the motion.The motion passed 6/0. Priorities Discussion —The Board discussed priorities for 2017.It included promotion of the program to other counties,holding a river summit for local schools and restoration projects. Executive Session Ms.Tasker moved to enter into Executive Session pursuant to C.R.S.24-6-402 (4)(b)to discuss stream protection strategies.Mr.Nixa seconded the motion.The motion passed 6/0. Open Discussion -None Chair Tasker moved to adjourn the meeting.Ms.Taylor seconded the motion.The motion passed 6/0 Adjourn:The Board adjourned at approximately 7:30 p.m. Minutes —Healthy Rivers and Streams Citizens Advisory Board Nov 17,2016 Page! /4 cAPProved: Lisa asker Chair 0 Minutes —Healthy Rivers and Streams Citizens Advisory Board Nov 17,2016 Page 2 I HEALTHY RIVERS AND STREAMS CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD Meeting Minutes Pitkin County 123 Emma Road Suite 202 Aspen CO Dec 16,2016-3:00 p.m River Board members present:Bill Jochems,Lisa Tasker,Dave Nixa Andre Wille Via telephone Catherine Berg,Ruthie Brown River Board members absent:Ellie Taylor Others present:Lisa MacDonald,John Ely Executive Session Ms.Tasker moved to enter into Executive Session pursuant to C.R.S.24-6-402 (4)(b)for the purpose of attorney client communication to discuss the City of Aspen Diligence Application.Ms.Brown seconded the motion.The motion passed 6/0. Adjourn:The Board adjourned at approximately 4:15 p.m. Approved:Attest: John tt-cfFiy The above signed attorney,representing the Board of County Commissioners and being present at the Executive Session,attests that the subject of the unrecorded portions of the session constituted confidential attorney-client communication. Minutes —Healthy Rivers and Streams Citizens Advisory Board —Executive Session Dec i6,aoi6 Page 1 HEALTHY RIVERS AND STREAMS CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD Special Meeting Minutes Pitkin County 123 Emma Road Suite 202 Aspen CO Dec 19,2016-3:00 p.m. River Board members present:Lisa Tasker,Elle Taylor River Board members attending by teleconference:Dave Nixa,Ruthie Brown,Andre Wille,Bill Jochems, Catherine Berg River Board members absent:None Others present:Lisa MacDonald,John Ely,Laura Makar Executive Session Ms.Tasker moved to enter into Executive Session pursuant to C.R.S.24-6-402 (4)(b)for the purpose of attorney client communication to discuss the City of Aspen’s due diligence applications.Ms.Brown seconded the motion.The motion passed 5/0. Ms.Taylor and Mr.Willejoined the meeting at approximately 3:09 pm. The Board came out of executive session after discussions regarding the City of Aspen’s diligence filing of conditional storage water rights on Castle and Maroon Creeks. chair Tasker moved to re-affirm the Board’s position pursuant to its letter dated November 17,2016 recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County to file statements of oppositions for the Castle and Maroon Creek diligence applications.Ms.Taylor seconded the motion.The motion passed 7/0. Chair Tasker moved to adjourn the meeting.Ms.Taylor seconded the motion.The motion passed 7/0. Adjourn:The Board adjourned at approximately 3:25 pm. Approved: The above signed attorney,representing the Board of County Commissioners and being present at the Executive Session,attests that the subject of the unrecorded portions of the session constituted confidential,ttorneclient communication. Minutes —Healthy Rivers and Streams Citizens Advisory Board -Special Meeting Dec 19,2016 Page 1