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Home My WebLink Aboutbocc.min.ws.08022005PITKIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA Plaza One Conference Room TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2005 (Patti Clapper not Present) NOON Lunch Meeting with Representative Kathleen Curry 1:00 PM 1. Memos of Interest Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendar Board Membership Reports - RTA, NWCCOG & QQ, ACRA, CCI, RRR, RWPA BOCC Open Discussion 2:00 2. 2005 NWCCOG Member Needs Survey, Debbie Quinn 2:30 BREAK 2:45 5:00 PM SPECIAL MEETING Executive Session ADJOURN SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF WORK SESSION Date: August 2, 2005 Meeting Start Time: 12:00 pm Commissioners present: [] Patti Clapper [] Dorothea Farris [] Jack Hatfield [] Michael Ireland [] Michael Owsley Commissioners not present: [] Patti Clapper (vacation) [] Dorothea Farris [] Jack Hatfield [] Michael Ireland [] Michael Owsley WORK SESSION ITEM: Lunch meeting with Representative Kathleen Curry STAFF DIRECTION: 1. Interbasin Compact, liB 1177 Rep. Curry stated that she has seen a full list of the potential appointments. She asked that the Board and staff consider any potential appointees and let her know. Discussion followed. 2. SB05-152, telecommunications - Representative Curry stated that she did not support this bill. Discussion ensued regarding the merits of the bill. 3. Roadless area - Ms. Curry stated that the task force has not yet been established. She is hoping to know soon whom the Governor is going to appoint. She is leaning to appointing Steve Smith. There is no funding appropriated by the State for this task force. Discussion ensued. 4. Oil and gas - Rep. Curry held a meeting in Denver in July to identify the problems inherent in the oil and gas industry. She identified three primary issues to focus on: a. Surface users agreement in a split estate b. Compensation agreement before the wells are permitted c. Oversight and dysfunction of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Committee regulatory agency Commissioner Ireland supported the three priorities but suggested her emphasis should be on the first two items. He stated that the third item would be very difficult in addressing. Rep. Curry discussed the position of other counties experiencing oil and gas development. Discussion followed. 5. Other 2006 legislative goals for Rep. Curry- a. Recreational in-chaunel diversions (RICDs) - she is proposing that the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) hearing process will be gone in order to create a more efficient process that puts the issues before the water court. She wants to change the role of CWCB to active in water court and not be a separate quasi-judicial authority. She asked for some communication to John Redeford and Barbara Biggs (chair) in support of this change. She also wants to set a standard for recreational filings. Discussion ensued. The Water Resource Committee will be meeting in late August on August 24th (Colorado Water Congress Conference) and in September in Denver at Capitol. 6. Assistance with Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT) and rent control Commissioner Ireland briefly reviewed the county position in support of having the ability to enact a real estate transfer tax. Discussion ensued. Representative Curry requested a Board member to accompany her in a meeting with the legislative leadership. Commissioner Ireland will attend. Discussion continued about potential uses for a RETT. Commissioner Ireland reviewed the concept of rent control legislation. Discussion followed. 7. Referenda C and D - Rep. Curry suggested that the Board could assist in getting movement in Garfield County. Discussion moved to the federal block grant to the State for health and human services. Discussion continued regarding educating the public on the issues. 8. Working together in 2006 - Rep. Curry encouraged the Board to gather other legislative support for her on legislative issues, specifically Senators Entz and Taylor. Discussion ensued. WORK SESSION ITEM: Memos of Interest STAFF DIRECTION: 1. Lower Red TV Survey and Shut Down, Renee Hassle - approved. The Board requested staff draft a letter to Mr. Krueger responding to his concerns. 2. M°rgan C°unty commissioner request for $100- approved at $200 from the Board's discretionary fund. 3. RRR Early Childhood Council- informational only, no direction needed. 4. Comcast - informational only, no direction needed. WORK SESSION ITEM: Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendars STAFF DIRECTION: 1. Commissioner Ireland will not be present at the August 9th work session in order to attend oil and gas hearings. 2. River keepers' presentation - Wednesday August 10th at 1:30 pm. The Board asked that Grass Roots TV be available to film this presentation. 3. Commissioner Farris will be out September 8th, 9th, l0th for the Railvolution Conference. 4. Commissioner Hatfield noted that the Visually Constrained TDR on the August l0th is noticed as 1st reading and it should be set for 2nd reading. WORK SESSION ITEM: Board Membership Reports STAFF DIRECTION: 1. RTA - Commissioner Farris will attend the Railvolution Conference in September. 2. NWCCOG and QQ - no update. 3. ACRA - Commissioner Owsley updated the Board on the recent director change. Staff will follow up with the Director regarding the customer service-training program that is connected to employees receiving their ski passes. 4. CCI - Commissioner Farris will attend the CCI legislative meeting this Friday. 5. RRR - no update. 6. RWPA - no update. 7. Scenic Byway - Commissioner Hatfield will attend with Dale Will. WORK SESSION ITEM: Open Discussion STAFF DIRECTION: 1. Twin Ridge Road request and update - staff updated the Board regarding staff's response to the Homeowners Association. The Board requested staff to research what would it take to make Grove Court feasible to accept the road. 2. Express Creek - staff advised the Board that Jim Stark was unable to attend the meeting and it has been rescheduled. 3. Woody Creek Mobile Home Park - staff provided an update on the sale. The Housing Authority is hoping to receive the bank loan commitment by August 4th and close on August 15th 4. USGS Water Study - staff advised that a memorandum is forthcoming from Rose Ann Sullivan. 5. Board of Adjustment - staff provided a caseload summary. The Board directed staff to prepare a resolution appointing Isabel Day and schedule Patrick McAllister for an interview. 6. Auto/Health Insurance Legislation - staff has put a recent press article in their read box. Commissioner Hatfield requested that a letter be drafted to express concerns and inquire if the bill has accomplished 2 anything. The Board directed staff to work with Commissioner Hatfield in drafting a letter for Chair · signature. 7. Office Space Needs - staff inquired if the Board will allow use of the Public Works cabin for office needs. After discussion, the Board directed it to be considered as an option and requested a travel analysis for the Open Space be provided for the discussion. 8. District Attorney's Budget staff advised that they are researching the District Attorney's budget issues including the $109,000 supplemental for computers. 9. 2006 Congressional Budget Resolution staff inquired if the Board was interested in considering a resolution regarding recent federal budget policy. Commissioner Ireland provided an overview of the issue for discussion. The Board directed staffto prepare a resolution for consideration at the August l0th regular meeting. 10. The County Manager advised the Board of her vacation the week of August 8th and August 15th. 11. The Board directed a $250 donation to the Aspen Field Laboratory and $250 donation to the Independence Pass Foundation in honor of Bob Lewis from their discretionary fund. 12. Commissioner Hatfield inquired if the Basalt Library appointment resolution would be set for August 10th? Staffresponded that it would be on the next regular meeting. 13. Commissioner Hatfield inquired if the Board gave the Elliott's approval for a translator tower for KSNO above Snowmass Village. Staff will follow up on the status of the cell tower master plan work. Commissioner Ireland requested a press release on the Board position on potential cell tower applications. 14. Commissioner Hatfield requested that the Entrance issue be included in the City of Aspen joint meeting discussion items for the September meeting. 15. Commissioner Hatfield stated that he observed airport trees by airport shelter that need to be replaced. He also inquired if we can add trees to the new general aviation parking area down valley of the airport shelters. Staff will follow up. 16. Commissioner Hatfield asked that the Board members fill out the facility study and have it collated independently. The Board concurred and will return the survey to Nan Sundeen for collation. 17. Commissioner Ireland directed the County Attorney to provide comments on the CWCB regulations and RICD proposal. The Board concurred. 18. The Board policy directed staff to add a policy regarding Board expenditures and reimbursements to the Standard of Conduct. Discussion ensued. Commissioners Clapper and Owsley have expressed interest in having a County purchase card. Commissioner Ireland, Farris and Hatfield declined. 19. Commissioner Hatfield requested an updated staff count for 2005. WORK SESSION ITEM: 2005 NWCCOG Member Needs Survey STAFF DIRECTION: Staff will solicit feedback for the survey from individual board members due to time constraint. Adjourned at 3:10 pm. Prepared by: Hilary Flqtc~er Smith, Coun'ffy Manager Respectfully submitted: ~"'Silvia Davis, Clerk and Recorder 3