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PITKIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Plaza One Conference Room
TUESDAY, MAY 16,2006
1 :00 PM
SPECIAL MEETING - EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION
2:00
1.
Woody Creek Caucus "Bill of Rights Defense" Resolution
2:30
2.
Memos ofInterest
Future Agendas/Agenda Requests
BOCC Open Discussion
3:30
BREAK
3:45
3.
Healthy Community Fund Polling, Nan Sundeen
4:45
ADJOURN
6:00 PM
4.
Joint Meeting Town of Carbondale at Carbondale Town Hall
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Meeting Start Time: 2:00 pm
Date: May 16, 2006
Commissioners present:
[gJ Patti Clapper
[gJ Dorothea Farris
o Jack Hatfield
[gJ Michael Ireland
[gJ Michael Owsley
Commissioners not present:
o Patti Clapper
o Dorothea Farris
[gJ Jack Hatfield
o Michael Ireland
o Michael Owsley
WORK SESSION ITEM: Woody Creek Caucus "Bill of Rights Defense" Resolution
STAFF DIRECTION: Dwight Shellman, Peg O'Brien and Kevin Doyle, members of the Woody Creek
Caucus, were present to discuss the caucus' Bill of Rights Defense. Mr. Doyle provided some background to
the caucus' efforts. Mr. Shellman requested that the BOCC conduct a public hearing and extend invitations to
other elected officials and colleagues to hear citizen concerns. He encouraged the Board to consider retaking
their oaths and a signing statement on the 4th of July. He discussed the grass roots movement that is currently
underway. Commissioner Clapper stated her strong support and staff suggested June 28th for the public hearing.
Commissioner Clapper encouraged the Board to review drafts of a Board governance policy. She also
expressed an interest in retaking oaths as part of the July 4th events. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Ireland
suggested that other jurisdictions participate in one hearing rather than multiple hearings. Discussion continued.
The Board directed staff to set a hearing on Thursday June 29th at 6:00 pm.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Memos ofInterest
STAFF DIRECTION:
1. Budget MOl for Facilities Manager/Project Manager restructure - approved.
2. W/J Traffic Calming Request - informational only, no direction needed.
3. Letter of support for State Forest Service grant approved. The Board requested copies be sent to
Summit and Grand counties.
4. Red Mountain Road Project - approved.
5. Lower Red Mountain TV licenses - approved
WORK SESSION ITEM: Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendars
STAFF DIRECTION:
1. May 23'd work session - moving H&HS bldg discussion - staff suggested canceling the work session
and reschedule items to Wed 5/24 at noon. The Board concurred.
2. The BOCC requested that all summer regular meetings begin at noon and try to conclude by 4pm
(except the J'd reading of the land use code hearing).
WORK SESSION ITEM: Open Discussion
STAFF DIRECTION:
I. Staff inquired about a request for a letter regarding franchise bills. The Board agreed that a letter was
not necessary.
2. Translator Advisory Board appointment - the Board requested a department purpose statement and that
the position be advertised.
3. Brian Pettet provided a follow up regarding Michelle Holman's warranty issues at Stillwater.
4. Bud Eylar announced his resignation and retirement to the Board.
5. Commissioner Ireland raised a request from Alan Schwartz and referred him to Jim Elwood.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Healthy Community Fund Polling
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STAFF DIRECTION: Keith Frederick of Frederick Polls participated by telephone. Commissioner Ireland
requested a larger sample size of 381 and requested a question aimed at those living here less than six months.
Discussion ensued about use of Commissioner Ireland's database. The Board directed that the annual cost of
the tax per $100,000 of assessed value be used, rather than the monthly cost. Mr. Frederick explained how the
results will be presented. Nan Sundeen explained that the survey will also be placed on the web. After
discussion of question 7 regarding the amount of the tax, the Board agreed to use $4, $6 and $8 per year.
Further discussion ensued.
WORK SESSION ITEM: Joint Meeting with the Town of Carbondale
STAFF DIRECTION: Tom Baker provided an overview of the Town's economic road map work and Susan
Shirley provided an update on current discussions with local banks for financing the Keator Grove project.
Discussion ensued regarding the County's non-profit funding. The Town Council expressed interest in a shared
application fornl. Commissioner Owsley discussed the recent efforts by the Woody Creek Caucus regarding the
Bill of Rights. Discussion followed.
Adjourned at 7:55 pm.
Prepared by:
Respectfully submitted:
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Michael C. re and, Chair
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