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Home My WebLink Aboutbocc.min.ws.11082005 PITKIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA LOCATION: Rio Grande Conference Room TUESDAY~ NOVEMBER 8~ 2005 (Conunissioner Owsley not present) 1:00 PM 1. Solid Waste Center 2006 Budget 2:00 2. 2006 DA Budget 3:00 BREAK 3:15 3. TV/FM Services 2006 Budget 4:00 4. Memos of Interest Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendar BOCC Open Discussion 5:00 PM ADJOURN MINUTES OF WORK SESSION Date: November 8, 2005 Meeting Start Time: 1:00 pm 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 (vacation) WORK SESSION ITEM: Solid Waste Center 2006 Budget STAFF DIRECTION: Chris Hoofnagle presented an overview of the current budget year. He stated that recycling revenues were $100,000 over budget. He stated that the 2006 revenues are projected to be flat. COMMISSIONER IRELAND JOINED THE MEETING AT 1:05 PM. Mr. Hoofnagle stated that the trash gate rate has not been raised since 1995. He also stated that the County has the ability to regulate via flow control. He advised the Board that the South Canyon rates would be higher ($8.00) when they open their scale next year. Mr. Hoofnagle stated that the facility is a well-developed recycling operation in the state and 140,000 cubic yards have been diverted from the landfill. 67% of revenues are derived from trash operations. He reviewed accomplishments include the restructuring and new campus development. Discussion ensued regarding free dump day. Future goals include evaluating price increases, completing business plans, understanding future development, completion of requirements for licensing of haulers and completion of Request for Proposals for recycling operations and hazardous waste disposal. Discussion followed regarding the growth impacts, the resale of material and the cost analysis to improve the product. Staff responded to questions regarding the financial plan. WORK SESSION ITEM: 2006 District Attorney's Budget STAFF DIRECTION: Colleen Tmden reviewed Pitkin County caseload regarding traffic, misdemeanors, felony and juvenile cases. She indicated that they have experienced a significant increase in felony filings in Garfield (70%) and Rio Blanco (40%). Discussion ensued regarding the working relationships with law enforcement agencies. Discussion ensued regarding population changes and caseload changes. Commissioner Farris inquired about the wage increase. Ms. Tmden responded and explained the merit system. She reviewed line item changes including the Public Employee Retirement Association contribution. Commissioner Ireland inquired about leave packages due to staff turnover. Discussion followed and Ms. Truden agreed to provide financial information regarding the potential for leave packages. Commissioner Farris stated that she did not want remaining employees penalized by losing their merit in order to cover leave packages. She indicated that current employees received 4% merit increases in May of this year. Commissioner Ireland inquired about the crime rate increase. Ms. Truden stated that she is not aware of that statistic but stated that filings are increasing. Discussion moved to the cost of felony cases versus misdemeanor cases. Commissioner Ireland requested the ratio of felony filings versus felony cases in order to ascertain whether the increased rate of felony filings is related to the felony crime rate, or is a result of policy change in the District Attorney's Office. Commissioner Ireland inquired if Ms. Truden if she wanted to change or explain comments made in her prior meeting with the Commissioners. Ms. Truden objected to the questions being posed. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Ireland clarified his question and asked if staff were escorted out of the office following resignation. She stated that she accepted their resignations earlier than the employees desired. They were asked if they needed assistance. Commissioner Ireland also inquired about concerns related to allegations of sexual harassment by her deputy district attorney. She indicated that she had contact with former employers and based on her information, did not find reason to act differently. She also stated that her earlier answer regarding her husband was true. She stated that he was not on the payroll and ;vas a contract employee. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Farris 1 inquired if there is a procurement code or policy. Ms. Truden stated that there is not a code. Commissioner Fan'is inquired if employees were asked to contribute to her campaign. She stated that she called them after hours to ask if they wanted to participate. Commissioner Ireland summarized the information that the Board would like to have for consideration of the District Attorney's increased budget request: Cost of sustaining a higher-level caseload with a higher proportion of felony filings for the next year to two. Conviction rate for the past year compared to prior years for all caseload versus filings. Discussion followed. Assessment from the District Attorney of whether the crime rate is increasing or decreasing in each respective jurisdiction as it relates to felony filings. Discussion ensued. Ms. Trnden stated that she believes that the increased rate is not necessarily a result of a crime rate change but a stronger policy to charge cases appropriately. COMMISISONER IRELAND LEFT THE MEETING AT 3:15 PM. WORK SESSION ITEM: TV/FM Services 2006 Budget STAFF DIRECTION: Renee Hassle reviewed the cleanup work done at the Thomasville site, solar site and propane tank installation at the Upper Red Mountain site, and signal improvement for KAJX in coordination with Redstone site. Ms. Hassle reviewed emerging issues including clearing up ownership issues at Lower Red Mountain, continued requests for use of mountaintop sites, and maintaining financial compliance with existing ballot language. She went on to explain change to digital technology and the ongoing work by the Federal Communications Commission. Ms. Hassle informed the Board that she is currently negotiating a contract for the site review and planning work. Discussion followed. WORK SESSION ITEM: Memos of Interest STAFF DIRECTION: 1. Proposed Stormwater Permit System letter-approved. 2. Facilities Master Plan Advisory Meeting Minutes-informational only WORK SESSION ITEM: Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendars STAFF DIRECTION: 1. Burlingame Groundbreaking -Mon Nov. 14th. Commissioner Ireland will attend. 2. Transportation Symposium the Board approved the Dec. 8th date. 3. Holy Cross invitation for site visit to the enclosed substation at TOSV-late November or early December. No interest by Board. 4. Retreat dates - Fred Rainguet is only available 1/26 & 1/27. Aden Hogan is available Jan. 1-3, 1006. Board agreed to have Aden Hogan facilitate the retreat. 5. Commissioner Clapper advised the Board that there would be a presentation on Pearlington relief from 7-8pm at the Carbondale High School on Nov. 15th. 6. Commissioner Farris stated that there is a Roadless Rule meeting at noon in Montrose on Nov. 15th. She may attend. WORK SESSION ITEM: Open Discussion STAFF DIRECTION: 1. High speed intemet over electric lines- Richard Brinkley at Holy Cross has received our letter, he will be discussing with the HCE Board of Directors for input before responding to us. 2 2. IGA and letter to Eagle County for Chair signature - the Board directed the Chair to sign the letter and distribute copies to the Board. 3. Beetle kill legislation- Commissioner Farris raised the issue of the recent beetle kill legislation and requested a letter of support. Discussion followed and the Board supported a letter. 4. Commissioner Hatfield raised the issue of rising utility costs. Discussion followed. 5. Commissioner Hatfield requested a letter to Romanoff and Fitzpatrick to deal with the 06-07 state budget consistent with citizen mandate. Discussion ensued and the Board decided to hold off and observe what the legislature acts upon. 6. Commissioner Farris requested information explaining the striping costs for Main Street for the upcoming EOTC request. Discussion ensued. Adjourned at 4:30 pm. Prepared by: Respectfully submitted: · J2~nice K. Vos Caudill, Clerk and Recorder