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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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March 16, 2017
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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.