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Minutes – Healthy Rivers and Streams Citizens Advisory Board
June 17, 2021
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HEALTHY RIVERS AND STREAMS CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Regular Meeting
June 17, 2021
Via zoom
River Board members present: Bill Jochems, Chris Wheatley, Wendy Huber, Chris
Lemons, Chuck Ogilby
River Board members absent: Andre Wille, Lisa Tasker
Attendees in addition to presenters: Lisa MacDonald, Laura Makar, Matt Annabel
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Board Comment – None
Public Comment – None
Additions/Deletions to the Agenda – None
Approval of Minutes May 20, 2021
Ms. Huber moved to approve the minutes with the noted correction. Mr. Jochems seconded the motion. The motion passed
4/0.
Chairman Lemons joined the meeting at approximately 4:15 pm.
Creation of a subcommittee to present to similar counties the implementation of a healthy rivers sales tax – W
Huber – Ms. Huber discussed ways to develop a plan to encourage other counties and municipalities to create their
own healthy rivers and streams fund and program. A goal of the Board and the County Commissioners.
Mr. Ogilby expressed an interest in it as well and a sub-committee of Mr. Ogilby and Ms. Huber was formed to
investigate how to move forward and get in front of the local governments with the help of Mr. Annabel and Ms.
MacDonald.
Riparian Zone Policy – Laura Makar
Ms. Makar presented the updated policy from discussions in March.
Chairman Lemons asked if there are opportunities to work with the Open Space and Trails department on educational
signage on county properties. Staff will reach out to OST to discuss this.
Ms. Makar noted all the policies are living documents and open for amendments should the Board see a need in the
future.
Mr. Wheatley moved to adopt the Riparian Zone Policy. Ms. Huber seconded the motion. The motion passed 5/0.
Executive Session
CRS 24-6-402(4)(b)
Yule Creek Mine Clean Water Act Permit Application
Chairman Lemons moved to enter into executive session for the purpose of Yule Creek Mine Clean Water Act Permit
Application discussion. Ms. Huber seconded the motion. The motion passed 5/0.
Open Discussion –
Mr. Obilby asked that Mr. Chad Paulson with SGM and Kip Hamby with the Snowmass Water and Sanitation District be
added to the September agenda. Staff will reach out to Mr. Paulson and schedule it.
Ms. Huber moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Wheatley seconded the motion. The motion passed 5/0.
Minutes – Healthy Rivers and Streams Citizens Advisory Board
June 17, 2021
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The Board adjourned at approximately 6:00 pm.
Approved: Attest:
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Chris Lemons -Chairman Lisa MacDonald