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Home My WebLink Aboutbocc.min.ws.01102006 PITKIN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION AGENDA Plaza One Conference Room TUESDAY, JANUARY 10,2006 II:OOAM 12 NOON I :00 PM 2:00 2:15 3:15 3:30 4:00 5:00 PM I. SPECIAL MEETING - EXECUTIVE SESSION LUNCH BREAK 2. Memos of Interest Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendar Board Membership Reports - RT A, NWCCOG & QQ, ACRA, CCI, RRR, RWPA, NaCo BOCC Open Discussion 3. 2006 Board Appointments, Susan Murphy 4. Meeting with Grant Review Committee, Nan Sundeen BREAK 5. West Sopris Creek Paving Request, Temple Glassier 6. Joint Meeting with USFS, Debbie Quinn ADJOURN MINUTES OF WORK SESSION APPROVED BY BOCC ON .tJ-'i;-crG Meeting Start Time: 1 :05 pm Date: January 10,2006 Commissioners present: o Patti Clapper ~ Dorothea Farris ~ Jack Hatfield ~ Michael Ireland ~ Michael Owsley Commissioners not present: ~ Patti Clapper o Dorothea Farris o Jack Hatfield o Michael Ireland o Michael Owsley WORK SESSION ITEM: Memos of Interest STAFF DIRECTION: 1. Housing Finance Research Project Update, J. Sue Robertson - informational only, no direction needed. 2. Pitkin Iron Request, Chris Hoofuag1e - Commissioner Hatfield expressed his support. Discussion ensued and the Board denied the request for funding and directed staff to draft a letter pointing out efforts to resolve issues and assist in negotiations and the precedent that would be set by the request. 3. Hauling Water Issue, Rose Ann Sullivan - discussion ensued regarding how is "wldue financial burden" defined. Staff discussed creating a log of exceptions. Commissioner Farris requested information about locations where water is being hauled. 4. Environmental Health Update informational only, no direction needed. WORK SESSION ITEM: Future Agendas/Agenda Requests/Monthly Calendars STAFF DIRECTION: I. South Lake Tahoe Airport members in town on Jan. 18th - Commissioner Owsley will participate. 2. CCI Legislative Reception - Jan. 19th at 5pm to 7pm - Commissioner Farris will attend. 3. Club 20 Legislative Trip - Commissioner Ireland will attend. 4. International Assoc. of Fish & Wildlife Agencies conference - Snowmass Village, Sept. 17-22, 2006 - Commissioner Farris will attend. 5. Commissioner Ireland will be attending a STAC meeting in Denver on January 13th Commissioner Ireland updated the Board on recent earmarking of funding with ST AC members. 6. Commissioner Farris advised that Rep. John Salazar would be at the Glenwood RFTA facility on January 16th at 11:00 am. 7. The County Manager advised the Board of her upcoming trip and meeting with the Airport Director and consultants regarding potential sites for the airport tower relocation. WORK SESSION ITEM: Board membership reports STAFF DIRECTION: 1. RFT A - Commissioner Farris updated the Board on the City's recent discussions regarding the Entrance to Aspen. She advised the Board of an upcoming meeting with several community members and New Century Foundation Board members on January 16th regarding transit challenges. She also updated the Board on upcoming RFT A Board meeting items. Discussion moved back to the Entrance to Aspen process being initiated by the City. 2. NWCCOG & QQ - no update. 3. ACRA - no update. 4. CCI - no update. S. RRR Commissioner Ireland stated that work continues on the housing studies. 1 :l}-- 6. RWP A - Commissioner Hatfield stated that the budget has been approved as well as funding some studies including John Emerick's study and a management plan for Ruedi. He stated that they would have a presentation from the Watershed Collaborative. 7. NaCo - Commissioner Farris is helping to set the agenda for the conference. She is working with staff on gathering some ideas for presentations. WORK SESSION ITEM: Open Discussion STAFF DIRECTION: 1. Status with Eagle County - staff advised the Board of the upcoming meeting with the Eagle County Manager. 2. ANWR letter - approved as drafted. The Board requested that these draft letters be submitted in advance. 3. HR 4200 letter - approved as drafted. 4. Staff advised the Board of a requested change in this afternoon's USFS agenda per Bill Westbrook regarding Maroon Bells fee projects. 5. Staff advised the Board of Sky West baggage issues and will continue to monitor. 6. Commissioner Hatfield requested a letter regarding objecting to the BLM policy of blanket spraying of herbicides of public lands. Staff advised that the response period has been extended. Discussion ensued and requested further discussion. Commissioner Farris will draft a response for the Board to consider next week. 7. Commissioner Owsley stated that Shelley Popish raised concerns about Stillwater and the County Manager will follow up with her directly. WORK SESSION ITEM: 2006 Board Appointments, Susan Murphy STAFF DIRECTION: 2005 Appointment Board of County Commissioners Chair ................... Patti-Kay Clapper Board of County Commissioners Vice-Chair.......... Mick Ireland Aspen Chamber Resort Association ........................ Michael Owsley Alternate................................................................ Patti Clapper Asset Forfeiture Committee..................................... Mick Ireland Colorado Counties Public Lands.................................................... Dorothea Farris Agriculture, Wildlife, Rural Affairs................ Jack Hatfield Land Use and Natural Resources .................... Jack Hatfield Health & Hwnan Services............................... Jack Hatfield Health & Hwnan Services Proxy................ Kate Jangula Proxy for all other Committees ...................... Debbie Quinn Tourism and Resorts ....................................... Mick Ireland General Goverwnent ....................................... Mick Ireland Taxation and Finance...................................... Mick Ireland Transportation & Telecommunications .......... Mick Ireland Legislative Committee Member...................... Dorothea Farris CDOT Transportation Planning Committee ............ Mick Ireland Colorado River Water Conservation District........... Rose Ann Sullivan Community Office for Resource Efficiency............ Patti Clapper Nordic CounciL....................................................... Mick Ireland Northwest Colorado Council of Goverwnents ........Patti Clapper Alternate................................................................. Mick Ireland 2006 Appointment Michael Ireland Michael Owsley Michael Owsley Patti Clapper Michael Ireland Dorothea Farris Jack Hatfield Jack Hatfield Dorothea Farris Kate Jangula Debbie Quinn Dorothea Farris Jack Hatfield Jack Hatfield Dorothea Farris Dorothea Farris Michael Ireland Patti Clapper Michael Ireland Patti Clapper Michael Ireland 2 2> NWCCOG Water Quality/Quantity ........................Jack Hatfield Alternate... ............................................................. Michael Owsley RFTA Board of Directors ........................................ Dorothea Farris Alternate................................................................. Michael Owsley Ruedi Water & Power Authority............................. Jack Hatfield Alternate................................................................. Michael Owsley Rural Resort Region................................................. Mick Ireland Alternate..... ............................................................ Patti Clapper Michael Owsley Jack Hatfield Dorothea Farris Michael Owsley Michael Owsley Jack Hatfield Michael Ireland Patti Clapper Other Appointments (not required by resolution, ordinance or intergoverwnenta1 agreement) Colorado State Scenic Byway Commission............. Dorothea Farris Dorothea Farris School Board Liaison............................................... Dorothea Farris Dorothea Farris Human Services Liaison................................ . Patti Clapper Patti Clapper Staff was directed to contact John E1y, Phil Overeyender and Steve Child to see ifthey are interested in serving as the River District representative. WORK SESSION ITEM: Meeting with Grant Review Committee, Nan Sundeen STAFF DIRECTION: Nan Sundeen introduced the topic and opened the discussion to the Board based on the questions posed in the staff memorandum. 1. How is the HHS/CNP Fund meeting expectation? 2. How is the HHS/CNP Fund failing to meet expectations? 3. How should Pitkin County prioritize funding to non-profits (with or without the fund) in the future? 4. What should Pitkin County do with non-profit funding from here? Discussion moved to the expectations of funding and whether agencies should be funded if they do not provide performance measurements or provide poorly prepared grant applications. Commissioner Ireland responded that the agencies that do not provide performance measures should not be funded nor should agencies have a sense of entitlement. He suggested that a clear definition of emergency funding should be developed so that state funding does not drive local funding on an ongoing basis. He stated that the Nordic trails program should not be a part of this dedicated grant funding and a unified trail system is needed among the county and the towns. He suggested that the franchise agreement should be the funding mechanism for public access television. He stated further discussion would need to occur and also suggested that a sunset of 10 years should be included. Commissioner Ireland suggested that the ballot language stated those programs "such as" rather than "including" would allow for flexibility regarding funding of services. Discussion moved to the criteria for funding. Ms. Sundeen stated that the non-profits are scheduled to meet with the Board through April. Discussion ensued. WORK SESSION ITEM: West Sopris Creek Paving Request, Temple Glassier STAFF DIRECTION: Ms. Glassier stated that a preliminary estimate for the requested road improvements is approximately $700,000. The improvement is currently slated for 2012 and several projects would have to be delayed to accommodate this request. Discussion moved to the road classifications and standards. Commissioner Ireland inquired about accident data since Owl Creek Road was paved. Norm Clasen read a letter from citizen who was unable to attend stating support for a safer road system. Mr. Clasen showed photos of disintegrating pavement, reduction of the base and potholes. He stated that there are over 50 residences on the road and that this issue needs to be addressed. Commissioner Ireland discussed the investment into infrastructure rather than the constant maintenance. He reminded the audience that County residents voted for the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR), and voted down the road funding requests. He stated for fiscal and safety reasons, he would like to see the road paved. Jim Boyle inquired about maintenance costs versus improvement costs, the ability of the County to issue debt dependent on the vote of all County residents and 31 safety issues. Stan Sheff inquired about financing options. Commissioner Ireland responded. Discussion followed regarding chip and seal versus asphalt and the road plan schedule. Commissioner Ireland and Farris stated support of finding a funding alternative such as the homeowners paying the costs with a repayment by the County in 2012. Staffwill meet with the residents to discuss options. WORK SESSION ITEM: Joint Meeting with USFS, Debbie Quinn STAFF DIRECTION: Maribeth Gustafson explained the USFS role in the Govemor's task force, indicating that Forest Service personnel will provide input and the task force will make recommendations to the Governor. She further explained that any Governor's decision is not the end of the process and that local Forests will still have decisions to make. Discussion ensued. On the White River National Forest (WRNF) travel management plan, Ms. Gustafson indicated that there are two changes based on the national rules, one being the planning for snowmobile travel and the second being different road classifications. The plan is still to release the WRNF travel management plan this spring. Discussion ensued about political influences on Forest management. Discussion shifted to illegal construction of roads. Bill Westbrook mentioned two incidents involving County land use approvals and suggested improving communications between the County and the WRNF on issues of access to the National Forest and getting input from the Forest during the process before a decision is made in the land use approval process. Cindy Houben agreed to assist in improving communication and raised the issue of enforcement on illegal roads on Forest land. The Board indicated that staff should pursue discussions with Forest personnel to address these issues. On the proposed rule for categorical exclusions on limited oil and gas development, Ms. Gustafson indicated that the rule itself will not be the source of harm to the Forest. Discussion ensued. MS.Gustafson also explained that most of the oil and gas leases on the WRNF already exist and that the Forest role in review is to say how the oil and gas will be accessed, not to say no to development. She explained that a pilot program and office with the Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service is being established in G1enwood to assist in the national mandate to expedite processing of oil and gas development applications. She also explained that even with categorical exclusions there is some scoping and she agreed to provide notice of activities in the County even if they are categorical exclusions. Chris Seldin and Carrington Brown provided an update on the Hunter Creek parking lot. Gary Tennenbaum provided information on the status of the Crystal River Trail. Mr. Westbrook provided an update on White Banks, indicating there is no winter operation and there is still a dispute with Mr. Congdon about the need to update his operating plan. Discussion ensued. Mr. Westbrook updated the Board on the Marie Love claim and indicated that the Forest Service issued three violation notices for Mr. Congdon's activities on that claim. Discussion ensued about the bat population in the cave, the cave resource and the issue of access through County property. Mr. Westbrook discussed the status of the Western Adventures permit and Powder to the People discussions. Martha Moran discussed the Federal Land Recreation Enhancement Act and that the Maroon Bells will be operated under that Act as it has been in the past. She also explained that a portion of money from Special Use permits will be retained in the Forest under the Act. Discussion ensued about the need to close the road for special events and increased use of the road. 4 .~ .~ Adjourned at 5:30 pm. Prepared by: /h!. . e K. Vos Caudill, Clerk and Recorder /Hr '2-1 C(- 106 \J &c..t Ck{,..1 V 5 / l~'1