HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.min.ws.05102005V/TUESDAY~ MAY 10t 2005
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12:45 PM
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PITKIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Plaza One Conference Room
Joint Meeting with Town of Carbondale at Eagle County Building in E1 Jebel, Mt. Sopris
Room
SPECIAL MEETING
Executive Session
ADJOURN SPECIAL MEETING
PLAZA ONE
2:00 1.
CONFERENCE ROOM
Memos of Interest
Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendar
Board Membership Reports - RTA, NWCCOG & QQ, ACRA, CCI, RRR, RWPA
BOCC Open Discussion
3:00 2. 1-70 Corridor Coalition Discussion
3:30 BREAK
3:45 3.
4:15 4.
Discussion of Draft Procurement Code, Debbie Quinn
Preparation for Joint Meeting with BLM
5:00 PM ADJOURN
MINUTES OF WORK SESSION
Date: May 10, 2005
Meeting Start Time: 11:00 am
Commissioners present:
[] Patti Clapper
[] Dorothea Farris
[] Jack Hatfield
[] Michael keland
[] Michael Owsley
Commissioners not present:
[] Patti Clapper
[] Dorothea Farris
[] Jack Hat field
[] Michael Ireland
[] Michael Owsley
WORK SESSION ITEM: Joint Meeting with the Town of Carbondale
STAFF DIRECTION: Mayor Hassig and town council members Criswell, Chapman, Bemot, Cortez and
Foulkrod were also in attendance.
1. Affordable Housing Commissioner Ireland provided statistical information regarding the
affordable housing units in the County. Discussion followed and moved to housing impact fees and
real estate transfer tax for housing projects. Mr. Criswell specifically inquired about participation
with the Town on affordable housing projects. Discussion continued and Commissioner Clapper
suggested a specific meeting on how to construct such a partnership.
2. Open Space - Tom Newland provided an update on the Crystal River Trail project and identified
increased costs due to rising utility costs. Discussion ensued regarding the project.
3. Water - Mayor Hassig updated the Board on the current status of Nettle Creek issues. Mr. Chapman
suggested the County has a strong watershed protection ordinance in place. Commissioner Farris
stated that the County is still interested in assisting the Town in this matter. Discussion also moved
to water legislation and the work of the Water Quality and Quantity Committee of Northwest
Colorado Council of Governments. The Board expressed an interest in a watershed protection policy
for water sources.
4. Highway 133 improvements - Commissioner Farris provided an update on the recent 1-70 Corridor
meeting. Discussion moved to the intersection of Highway 133 and 82. Commissioner Ireland
provided an update on Colorado Department of Transportation funding priorities. Discussion moved
to the addition of bus facility funding for priority.
5. Economic Roadmap - Tom Baker spoke about the recent symposium held by Healthy Mountain
Communities and the discussion of new economies for communities (quality of community,
~vorkforce, environment and education). He stated that they are currently examining economic
alternatives and actions that they are undertaking to examine revenue generation and land use.
Discussion followed.
6. County's Renewable Energy Mitigation Program (REMP) - Commissioner Clapper updated the
Board on recent REMP activities with the new Carbondale High School and how the program works.
Commissioner Ireland and Owsley raised the growing Latino population and bringing them into the economic
roadmap and the way in which they run businesses out of their homes. Discussion continued and moved to the
RFTA trail.
BREAK FOR TRAVEL 1:15 PM TO 2:10 PM.
COMMISSIONER HATFIELD JOINED THE MEETING AT 2:10 PM.
COMMISSIONER IRELAND DEPARTED THE MEETING AT 2:10 PM.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Memos of Interest
STAFF DIRECTION:
1. Letter from Independence Pass Foundation-informational only, no direction needed.
· 2. Letter on channel changes from Comcast-informational only, no direction. 3. Environmental Health Budget MOI for West Nile program - approved.
4. Highlands Villas Cat Request Memo- approved as recommended by staff. The Board inquired about how
Homeowners Associations would be informed. Staffwill follow up with the Housing Office.
5. APCHA Compliance Memo - the Board directed that occupants have three months to list unit if they
don't respond to compliance request.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendars
STAFF DIRECTION:
1. Club 20 Conference - May 25-27th at Vail. No commissioners plan to attend.
2. QQ meeting with Representatives Isgar, Curry, Taylor, and Russ George on June 1st, 9:30am -3:30pm at
Frisco, Summit County Community/Senior Center. Commissioner Farris will attend.
3. Joint City of Aspen Council meeting is being set for July in order to discuss housing guidelines.
4. Joint meeting with Basalt Fire District Board - July 12th, 1 lam _lpm at E1Jebel Fire Station.
5. Conxmissioner Clapper will be out June 24th through June 29th.
6. Commissioner Farris will be out June 8th.
7. Staff will confirm Commissioner Ireland's attendance for May 24th and 25th for quorum.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Board Membership Reports
STAFF DIRECTION:
1. RTA - Commissioner Clapper stated that Jon Busch had contacted her about the rail issue.
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Commissioner Farris indicated that the RTA Board would be meeting this week.
NWCCOG & QQ - no report.
ACRA - no report.
CCI - no report.
RRR - no report.
RWPA - no report.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Open Discussion
STAFF DIRECTION:
I. CCI historical photo - the Board agreed to the photo of the Maroon Creek Bridge and train.
2. NACo appointments - Commissioner Farris will remain on Public Lands.
3. County Manager advised the Board of her absence from May 18 through 20th.
4. Commissioner Farris requested staff to explore the option of Open Space & Trails assisting in making up
the budget difference for Crystal River trail project.
COMMISSIONER IRELAND REJOINED THE MEETING AT 3:00 PM.
WORK SESSION ITEM: 1-70 Corridor Coalition Discussion
STAFF DIRECTION: Commissioner Farris stated that an 1-70 Coalition meeting will be May 19th to finalize
the Coalition's comments. Commissioner Ireland updated the Board on the key points of the plan such as the
plan will have a fifty year timeframe, there will be a limit to three lanes each way, prioritization of spot
improvements to be done first and that funds would be expended at the beginning to plan for rapid transit.
Discussion followed.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Draft Procurement Code Discussion, Debbie Quirm
STAFF DIRECTION: Commissioner Hatfield inquired about the current informal process. Ms. Quinn
responded regarding cost savings. Commissioner Ireland requested an annual report on the procurement process
for the project list. The Board concurred with staff recommendations.
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WORK SESSION ITEM: Preparation for Joint Meeting with Bureau of Land Management
STAFF DIRECTION:
1. Campground eliminations, sale of assets, trail access and trail closures, privatization efforts, Ryan
Parcel, what is their recreation plan
2. Western Interstate Region Conference - Commissioner Farfis asked if the BLM has any items of interest
for the conference.
3. Grazing permits.
4. Rafting permits.
5. Gas development.
Adjourned at 3:50 pm.
Prepared by:
Hilary F tch~er S~mith, t~ M~ger
Respectfully submitted:
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Silvia Davis, Clerk and Recorder
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