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HEALTHY RIVERS AND STREAMS CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Regular Meeting August 17, 2023 4:00 PM
123 Emma Road, 2nd Floor Basalt, CO 81621
River Board members present: Wendy Huber, Chris Wheatley, Andre Wille, Bill Jochems Chuck Ogilby, Chris
Lemons appreared via Zoom
River Board members absent: Kirstin Neff
Attendees in addition to presenters: Lisa Tasker, Lisa MacDonald, Diane Schwener, Dan Brogan
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Board Comment: Mr. Jochems brought up the recent discussions/articles about the Upper Basin’s delivery obligations
to the Lower Basin states related to the Colorado River Compact. He said he has always heard the Upper Basin states
had an obligation to deliver 7.5 MAF on average over 10 years. Becky Mitchell, now the state’s Commissioner to the
Upper Colorado River Commission, is promoting the idea that we do not have a fixed delivery option, but that our
obligation is to not consume more than 7.5 MAF over a ten-year period. Mr. Jochems states that to date the Lower Basin
States have not expressed agreement with this, but he believes this interpretation of the Colorado Compact of 1922 is
more favorable to the Upper Basin. According to Mr. Jochems, the Compact itself allows for Ms. Mitchell’s
interpretation.
Public Comment: None
Additions/Deletions to the Agenda: Chair Huber asked for more time for the budget discussion portion of the
agenda. The Board agreed to allocate 45 minutes if needed.
Approval of the Minutes 4.20.23 and 7.20.23
Mr. Wille moved to approve the minutes of April 20, 2023 with the meeting date correction. Mr. Ogilby seconded the
motion. The motion passed 6/0.
Mr. Wille moved to approve the minutes of July 20, 2023. Mr. Wheatley seconded. The motion passed 6/0,
Integrated River Program-Marble Charter School Grant Request- Gina Mile, Director of the Marble Charter School,
and Nikki Beinstein, Finance Manager/Lead Middle School Teacher, Marble Charter School.
Per the Board’s request Ms. Mile and Ms. Beinstein attended the meeting to further discuss supplemental information
provided for the funding request. The Board has a line item reserved in its budget for a youth education program and
rather than use grant funding it was recommended use of the education earmarked funds would be more appropriate.
Mr. Ogilby moved to recommend funding of $40,000 for the Integrated River Program at the Marble Charter School for
the 2023-24 school year from the earmarked line item. Mr. Jochems seconded the motion. The motion passed 6/0.
Healthy Rivers 2024 Draft Budget -
Staff provided 2024 budget information to the Board. Sales tax estimates will be known later in August. Staff will
bring back a detailed worksheet at the September meeting for Board approval.
Staff Report –
Staff provided an update on projects and work as contained in the report in the Board’s packet.
Open Discussion –
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Chris Lemons asked again if the board should take a position on the proposal by OST to create a trail from the AABC to
Brush Creek and Hwy 82 intercept lot. A joint meeting with the BOCC and OST was suggested. Staff will look into dates
in order to further this discussion and voice the Board’s concerns.
Mr. Wheatley moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Wille seconded the motion. The motion passed 6/0.
The meeting adjourned at approx. 6:00 pm
Approved: Attest:
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Wendy Huber – Chair Lisa Tasker