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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07 July hrs m,inutes 2024 1 HEALTHY RIVERS AND STREAMS CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD Regular Meeting July 18, 2024 4:00 PM VIA ZOOM ONLY River Board members present: Chris Wheatley, Andre Wille, Bill Jochems, Kirstin Neff, Wendy Huber, Chris Lemons River Board members absent: Maciej Mrotek Attendees in addition to presenters: Lisa MacDonald, Lisa Tasker, Matt Annabel, Laura Makar Media Present: Heather Sackett _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Board Comment: Chair Huber asked for a moment of silence to honor John Ely. Public Comment: Quinn Donnelly with River Restoration updated the Board on the progress and process at the Sam Caudill SWA and our joint project with CPW. A pre-bid meeting was held on site with a good turnout of contractors. Bids are due July 24th. Closure to occur August 8th, work begins August 15th. Additions/Deletions to the Agenda: Wild and Scenic Funding Update- Contractor for Literature Search for Unique Natural Values of the Crystal River Supported by River Flows- Instream Flow Subcommittee for the Wild and Scenic Feasibility Collaborative- Andrew Steininger, Subcommittee Chair, River Engineer, AECOM; Bart Miller Mr. Steininger sought funding to hire a contractor for a literature search for unique natural values of the Crystal River supported by river flows- instream flow subcommittee for the Wild and Scenic Feasibility Collaborative. Chair Huber asked that Pitkin County Healthy Rivers be noted on documents as a sponsor and participant in the subcommittee. The Board supported the funding. Funds will come from an already allocated wild and scenic budget. Funding Request: Contractor for Technical Support and Document Review for the Lincoln Creek Workgroup Staff sought board support to fund a contractor for technical support and document review for the Lincoln Creek Workgroup. This request would be for more than 50% of the funds for hiring a professional consulting firm to advise the short-term efforts of the Lincoln Creek Workgroup with long term goals in mind, the effort referred to as Phase I by the Lincoln Creek Workgroup. Mr. Wille moved to support the funding request for greater than the 50% cost to hire a professional consulting firm to advise the short-term efforts of the LCWG, costs estimates not to exceed a top set of $16,000. Ms. Neff seconded the motion. The motion passed 6/0. Monthly Staff Report Staff provided an update on projects and work as contained in the report in the Board’s packet. 2 Open Discussion – The Board discussed options to honor John Ely. The Board will bring their thoughts and ideas to the August meeting. 2025 Budget – The Board will email staff budget process questions and project ideas for 2025 ahead of the August meeting so that staff can include those into the 2025 draft documents. Executive Session Ms. Neff moved to enter into Executive Session pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402 4b for the purpose of discussion in Executive Discussion, City of Aspen FERC license amendment. Mr. Wheatley seconded the motion. The motion passed 6/0. Mr. Wille moved to move out of executive session. Mr. Wheatley seconded the motion. The motion passed 6/0. Mr. Wille moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Wheatley seconded the motion. The motion passed 6/0. The meeting adjourned at approx. 5:20 pm. Approved: Attest: ______________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Wendy Huber – Chair 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.