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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04 April 2017 packetAgenda items are subject to change – Times are approximate and are also subject to change Time Item 4:00 PM  Board Comment  Public Comment  Additions /Deletions to Agenda 4:10 PM  Approval of minutes February 16 and March 16, 2017 4:15 PM  CRMS Grant Request – Osprey Camera 4:30 PM • Aspen Global Change Institute Grant Request – Roaring Fork Observation Network 4:45 PM • CPW Grant Request – Little Lime Creek Fish Barrier Project 5:15 PM • Roaring Fork Conservancy Grant Request – Update to the Watershed Plan 5:30 PM • AVLT Grant Request – Carbondale Crystal River Restoration and Enhancement project 6:00 PM • Open Discussion 6:30 PM • Executive Session C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) Potential Cold Mountain Agreement 7:00 PM • Adjourn Upcoming Meeting Dates 2017 May 18 June 15 July 20 Aug 17 Sept 21 Oct 19 Minutes –Healthy Rivers and Streams Citizens Advisory Board Feb 16, 2017 Page 1 HEALTHY RIVERS AND STREAMS CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD Meeting Minutes Pitkin County 123 Emma Road Suite 202 Basalt, CO February 16, 2017– 4:00 p.m. River Board members present: Bill Jochems, Lisa Tasker, Elle Taylor, Andre Wille River Board members absent: Catherine Berg, Dave Nixa Others present: Lisa MacDonald, Laura Makar, John Ely _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Board Comment – Ms. Taylor updated the Board on the Ag Conference she attended in Glenwood Springs. Chair Tasker updated the Board on the Colorado Water Congress Convention she attended in Denver. Public Comment – None Additions/Deletions to Agenda – None Approval of January 19, 2017 minutes Ms. Taylor moved to approve the minutes of January 19, 2017. Mr. Jochems seconded the motion. The motion passed 3/0. Mr. Wille joined the meeting at approximately 4:20 pm. RWAPA – Invasive Species Funding Request – Mark Fuller Ms. Tasker moved to approved $9300 for the invasive species control at Ruedi Reservoir. Ms. Taylor seconded the motion. The motion passed 4/0. Colorado Water Availability Deliveration Guide – Sarah Johnson Ms. Johnson gave a presentation to the Board on the guide and discussions ensued about implementation opportunities. Ms. Johnson will provide the Board with a proposal. Roaring Fork Conservancy – Projects Update Heather Lewin and Rick Lofaro updated the Board on projects the Conservancy has undertaken. Integrated Water Management Planning Framework Project- Seth Mason Mr. Mason introduced and presented the project to the Board. Policy Statement Review Board provided comments and edits to the transbasin policy. Staff will bring the edits to a future meeting. 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 stream protection strategies. Mr. Wille seconded the motion. The motion passed 4/0. Open Discussion – Minutes –Healthy Rivers and Streams Citizens Advisory Board Feb 16, 2017 Page 2 The Board discussed having a Town of Carbondale attend the next meeting on their efforts to ditch improvements and efficiencies. The Board also discussed criteria for the scholarship program. Mr. Wille will draft criteria and present to the sub- committee. Chair Tasker moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Wille seconded the motion. The motion passed 4/0 Adjourn: The Board adjourned at approximately 7:09 p.m. Approved: Attest: ______________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Lisa Tasker, Chair Lisa MacDonald ___________________________________ John Ely, 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. Minutes –Healthy Rivers and Streams Citizens Advisory Board March 16, 2017 Page 1 HEALTHY RIVERS AND STREAMS CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD Meeting Minutes Pitkin County 123 Emma Road Suite 202 Basalt, CO March 16, 2017– 4:00 p.m. River Board members present: Bill Jochems, Lisa Tasker, Elle Taylor, Andre Wille, Catherine Berg, Dave Nixa River Board members absent: Others present: Lisa MacDonald, Laura Makar, John Ely _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Site Visit – Board members Tasker, Wille, Berg and Nixa convened at Two Rivers Road to view progress on the Whitewater Park. Members of the fly-fishing alliance, the conservancy and press joined the Board. Quinn Donnelly of Riverrestoration.org provided the updates to the group. Ms. Berg thanked Mr. Jochems and Chair Tasker for attending the water issues seminar in Glenwood. Board Comment – Mr. Wille noted the scholarship applications are be due before our next meeting. Mr. Wille, Ms. Taylor, Chair Tasker and Ms. Berg will review the application prior to the next regular meeting. Public Comment – Chuck Olgiby asked the Board to consider a bringing a case against the Department of Water Resources to force the monitoring of diversion on the Crystal River. Additions/Deletions to Agenda – None Town of Carbondale Infrastructure & Efficiency Improvements – Mark O’Meara - Mr. O’Meara presented the improvements the town is considering for water efficiency. Ms. Taylor joined the meeting at approximately 4:50 pm. City of Aspen – Securing Aspen’s Water Future – Steve Barwick, City Manager and Margaret Medellin, Utilities Portfolio Manager discussed measures to improve resiliency against future climate change impacts and diligence efforts the city is pursing for two conditional water storage rights on Castle and Maroon Creeks along with opportunities to work with the Board. Policy Statement Review Board provided final comments on the draft transbasin policy. Staff will bring the edits to a future meeting. 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 stream protection strategies. Mr. Nixa seconded the motion. The motion passed 6/0. Open Discussion – None Mr. Nixa moved to adjourn the meeting. Chair Tasker seconded the motion. The motion passed 6/0 Adjourn: The Board adjourned at approximately 7:15 p.m. Minutes –Healthy Rivers and Streams Citizens Advisory Board March 16, 2017 Page 2 Approved: Attest: ______________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Lisa Tasker Chair Lisa MacDonald ___________________________________ John Ely, 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.