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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11 Nov hrs minutes 2021 HEALTHY RIVERS AND STREAMS CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD Regular Meeting November 17, 2022 4:00 PM 123 Emma Road, 2nd Floor Basalt, CO 81621 River Board members present: Bill Jochems, Wendy Huber, Chris Lemons, Kirstin Neff, Chuck Ogilby, Andre Wille River Board members absent: Chris Wheatley Attendees in addition to presenters: Lisa MacDonald, Lisa Tasker, Laura Makar, Matt Annabel _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Board Comment: None Public Comment: None Additions/Deletions to the Agenda: None Airborne Snow Observatory Snow Mapping in the Roaring Fork and Fryingpan Watesheds – Water Year 2023 Jeff Deems ASO, Inc. This item was continued from the September regular meeting when AOS was seeking a grant from the Healthy Rivers Board. The Board asked Mr. Deems to return with further funding partnerships. Mr. Deems provided updated information concerning funds. The Board did not have the full request amount of and recommended funding $65,500 of the ask. Mr. Wille moved to recommend approving the grant request in the amount of $65,500 to AOS for Snow Mapping in the Roaring Fork and Fryinpan Watersheds for the 2023 Water Year. Ms. Neff seconded the motion. The motion passed 6/0. Overview of the National Fish and Wildlife Federation Annual Restoration and Stewardship of Outdoor Resources and Environmental Colorado Program and WECO’s Water Leadership Program. Kirstin Neff, Manager SouthWest Rivers Program Ms. Neff provided an overview of the program to the Boa She provided insight, funding opportunities and her experience in the program. Ms. Neff also participated in the water leadership program put on by WECO and gave spoke of the experience. Snowmass Rodeo Lot Wetlands - Chris Daniels and Bryan Gieszl Mr. Daniels and Mr. Gieszl provided information to the River Board about potential development near and at the Snowmass Rodeo Lot Wetlands in Snowmass Village. Many citizens have grave concerns regarding the bird and wildlife population should the Town move forward with their plans that are currently being contemplated. Mr. Wille moved to direct staff to look into timing of phase II of the project and draft a letter for the Chair’s signature to the Snowmass Village Town Council regarding potential damaging effects of the development and offer resources from the program. Ms. Neff seconded the motion. The motion passed 5/0. Mr. Ogilby had stepped out during the motion. Crystal River Restoration Project- Mark O’Meara Town of Carbondale and Quinn Donnelly RiverRestoration.org Mr. O’Meara and Mr. Donnelly provided an update on the project and what funding the Town has received to date. Staff Report – Lisa MacDonald and Lisa Tasker Staff provided an update on projects and work as contained in the report in the Board’s packet. Open Discussion Mr. Jochems raised concerns over the proportions of funds being sought for the Fryingpan Winter Flows Water Lease Program previously moved upon by the Board in June. Ms. Neff moved to enter into executive session pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(b) for the purpose of : Discussions regarding contract water in Ruedi Reservoir. Ms. Huber seconded the motion. The motion passed 6/0. The Board exited the executive session. The Board directed staff to set and notice a special meeting for further discussion of the Fryingpan Winter Flows Water Lease Program. Ms. Huber made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Neff seconded the motion. The motion passed 6/0. The meeting adjourned at approx. 7:15 pm Approved: Attest: ______________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Chris Lemons - Chairman Lisa Tasker ___________________________________ Laura Makar, Assistant County Attorney 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.