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WORK SESSION AGENDA
Plaza One Conference Room
TUESDAY~ FEBRUARY 8~ 2005
1:00 PM 1. BOCC Dues and Memberships Discussion
1:30 2.
Memos of Interest
Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendar
BOCC Open Discussion
2:30
3. Legislative Update, Debbie Quinn
3:30 BREAK
3:45 4.
Citizen Board Interviews
3:45 Connie Knuth - Weed Advisory Board
4:00 Gene Craven - FM Broadcast Services Board
4:15
SPECIAL MEETiNG - EXECUTIVE SESSION
5:00 PM ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION
Date:
MINUTES OF WORK SESSION
APPROVED BY BOCC
February 8, 2005 Meeting Start Time: lmm ~-~-,~-rT~
Commissioners present:
[] Patti Clapper
[] Dorothea Farris
[] Jack Hatfield
[] Michael Ireland
[] Michael Owsley
Commissioners not present:
[] Patti Clapper
[] Dorothea Farris
[] Jack Hatfield
[] Michael Ireland
[] Michael Owsley
WORK SESSION ITEM: BOCC Dues and Memberships
STAFF DIRECTION: Commissioner Clapper inquired about why we pay $100 membership to the Nordic
Council when we are a major funding partner. Staff will follow up. Discussion ensued and Commissioner
Clapper responded to questions from Commissioner Hatfield regarding the Northwest Colorado Council of
Governments. Commissioner Hatfield requested that the March 1 ]th date for the presentation regarding the
Rural Resort Region Benchmark Report be noted on future agendas. Discussion continued. The Board
supported the current memberships.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Memos of Interest
STAFF DIRECTION:
l. Stillwater Project Update - informational only, no direction needed.
2. Rules Pertaining to Colorado Noxious Weed Act - informational only, no direction needed.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendars
STAFF DIRECTION:
1. EOTC meeting - request to reschedule from February 24th to March 10th.
The Board agreed and
requested that the meeting begin at 2pm to accommodate Commissioner travel to Denver that evening.
2. Joint meeting with COA on March 15th with topics on Housing and Open Space. The Board did not
identify other issues.
3. 1-70 Coalition work session has been set for March 22nd.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Open Discussion
STAFF DIRECTION:
1. Old Stage Road ownership. Staff advised the Board that there were no outstanding issues regarding the
road ownership.
2. GIS aerial photo update. Staff advised the Board that the aerial photos will be available on the web and
it is anticipated to complete by the fall.
3. Summit request for IGA regarding 1041. Board would like feedback from staff regarding how the other
counties handle 1041 powers.
4. Commissioner Hatfield expressed concern'about the county's ability to maintain Brush Creek Road. He
requested that the staff begin considering the process for weight restrictions to preserve the asset.
Discussion ensued. Staff will set a work session for further discussion post Brian Pettit's meeting with
Intra~vest. Commissioner Hatfield requested that staff provide Commissioner Owsley with a copy of the
letter to Snowmass Village regarding Brush Creek Road.
5.Commissioner Owsley reported on his attendance at the QQ meeting. Discussion followed.
COMMISSIONER IRELAND JOINED THE MEETING AT 2:15 PM.
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6. Commissioner Farris inquired about rail issue regarding removing rails from Carbondale to Aspen.
Commissioner Hatfield expressed a desire to have them removed. Commissioners Clapper and Farris
expressed their support of this position. Commissioner Ireland supported this as well and did not want
to counter the City's position, as he understands their philosophical position.
7. Commissioner Farris requested a letter of support with regard to the recommendations for the wolf
recovery program. The Board concurred.
8. Commissioner Farris stated that Jim Kent has expressed ideas about the oil and gas industry. The Board
requested that Cindy Houben contact Mr. Kent.
9. Commissioner Clapper updated the Board on her recent trip to Washington, D.C.
10. Commissioner Ireland updated the Board on his meeting with the Toll Authority Commission. He also
updated the Board on conversations regarding pending legislation.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Legislative Update, Debbie Quinn
STAFF DIRECTION: Dr. Bill Rodman was present to discuss support of SB 180 and the requirements for air
ambulances. The bill passed four years ago and the State has been unable to implement the act. Dr. Rodman
will continue to monitor the progress and will follow up with the Board as needed.
Debbie Quinn provided a legislative update on numerous bills. The Board asked that Cindy Houben attend the
meeting. Commissioner Hatfield requested an update from Ms. Houben on her work.
HB 1018 - The Board agreed to a letter opposing based on cost issues.
HB 1043 - opposed.
HB 1063 - support.
HB 1032 - monitor.
HB 1091 - support.
HB 1219 - support.
HB 1133 - monitor, waiting to hear from Udall's office.
SB 160 - oppose.
SB 177 - oppose with letter to Entz, Curry and Lindstrom.
HB1011 oppose.
HB 1033 - support,
HB 1062 - monitor.
HB 1064 - support.
HB 1067 - support.
HB 1081 - monitor.
HB1112 - monitor.
HB 1113 - oppose.
HB1115 - monitor.
HB1139 - support.
HB 1142 - oppose.
HB1158 - oppose.
HB1 i59 - support.
HB 1176 - monitor.
HB 1180 - monitor.
HB 1190 - need more information.
HBl194 support.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Citizen Board Interviews
STAFF DIRECTION:
1. Connie Knuth - Weed Board
2. Gene Craven- Broadcast Services Board
Commissioner Hatfield notified staff that Amber McKeague was not informed of her appointment. Staff will
follow up. The Board expressed an interest in appointing Ms. Knuth as an alternate and Mr. Craven as a regular
member but will wait to see if there are other applicants for these boards.
ADJOURNED FOR SPECIAL MEETING AT 4:15 PM.
RECONVENED FOR WORK SESSION AT 4:35 PM.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Continued Legislative Update, Debbie Quinn
STAFF DIRECTION:
SB01 -monitor, need further information.
SB31 - monitor.
SB44 - oppose.
SB56 - support.
SB69 - support.
SB78 monitor, refer to Mark Gamrat
SB79 - monitor, refer to Silvia Davis
SB101 - oppose.
HB 1156 - monitor.
HB 1177 - monitor.
HB 1181 - support.
HB 1185 - monitor.
SB011 - support.
SB033 - support.
SB046 - oppose.
SB062 - opposed and support resolution of opposition.
SB083 - monitor.
SB84 - support.
SB 133 - support with letter.
HB 1054 - Commissioner Ireland will review.
Adjourned at 4:55 pm.
Prepared by:
Hilary F1 t~e~ SnY~th, Cou~y Manager
Respectfully submitted:
Silvia Davis, Clerk and Recorder