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WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 8, 2006
2007 Budget Meetings in the Rio Grande Conference Room
1:00PM
2:15
3:00
3:15
4:00 PM
Landfill Budget
TV /PM Broadcast Services Budget
BREAK
District Attorney Budget
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MINUTES OF WORK SESSION APPROVED BY BOCC
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Date: November 8, 2006 Meeting Start Time: 1:00 pm
Commissioners present:
D Patti Clapper
[2J Dorothea Farris
[2J Jack Hatfield
[2J Michael Ireland
[2J Michael Owsley
Commissioners not present:
[2J Patti Clapper
D Dorothea Farris
D Jack Hatfield
D Michael Ireland
D Michael Owsley
WORK SESSION ITEM: Landfill 2007 Budget, Chris Hoofnagle
STAFF DIRECTION: Chris Hoofnagle reviewed the financial plan for the solid waste center including a 25%
trash fee increase. He provided comparable information regarding fees. Discussion moved to the long-term
revenue and expenditure increases. Discussion ensued and Commissioner Owsley stated his interest in planning
for a regional landfill. Commissioner Ireland requested further information regarding depreciation and capital
replacement in order to consider the rate increase. Discussion continued.
Kevin Wright from the Division of Wildlife was present to discuss the bear ordinance. Mr. Wright stated that
the ordinance is reactive in nature regarding enforcement and that it is ineffective in dealing with the problem.
He requested active enforcement of the ordinance. Commissioner Ireland requested a copy of the bear impact
study that Mr. Wright referred to in his request. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Hatfield stated support of
an additional seasonal position for active enforcement. Commissioner Ireland requested a supplemental
proposal that addresses other revenue sources, City participation and results of the bear impact study. The
Board concurred. Mr. Wright also requested that the ordinance be amended to have the first offense as a fine
rather than a warning.
WORK SESSION ITEM: TV/FM Broadcast Services 2007 Budget, Brian Pettet
STAFF DIRECTION: Brian Pettet updated the Board on the current master planning process and anticipates a
recommendation to the Board by late January 2007. He also reviewed the goals of the department including
new towers, upgraded facilities, and engineering guidelines. Mr. Pettet advised that the federal deadline for the
digital conversion has been delayed to February of 2009. Discussion followed.
WORK SESSION ITEM: District Attorney 2007 Budget, Martin Beeson
STAFF 'DIRECTION: District Attorney Martin Beeson discussed the need for an additional deputy district
attorney for Rio Blanco. He reviewed active caseload, other statistics and the need for competitive salaries.
Discussion ensued and moved onto the request for the electronic file system. The Board concurred with the
budget requests including the 10% salary increase for 2007 and a proposed 10% increase for 2008 and 2009.
Adjourned at 4:05 pm.
Prepared by:
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Michael C. Ireland, Chair
Board of County Commissioners