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<br />Mike Hackett asked how the Roundtable could work with the Legislature. Eric replied <br />that he would try to keep the Roundtable aware of any proposed Bills that might be <br />considered in the legislature, which might affect the Rio Grande Basin. He further <br />suggested that the Roundtable could keep its representatives informed of relevant <br />issues, and if the opportunity arose, he felt it appropriate that Roundtable Members talk <br />to legislators about the actions of the Roundtable. <br /> <br />Eric was asked about the first meeting of the IBCC. He responded that the Governor <br />had yet to appoint his six members, although this was under consideration. He said that <br />the first meeting would be held in the last week of January or as soon as possible in <br />February. <br /> <br />Mike G. informed Eric that representatives of CDOW had not been to the last two <br />meetings and referenced the comment by Russell George requesting there to be <br />representation at the Roundtable. Eric said he would follow up on this matter. Eric will <br />also follow up on the Corp of Engineers having a representative present. <br /> <br />Discussion on the setting of future meetings and agenda items was postponed until later <br />in the meeting. <br /> <br />Bylaws: Mike G. said that it was not the intent that the Draft Bylaws be adopted at this <br />meeting, but rather reviewed for adoption at a subsequent meeting. <br /> <br />Rio de la Vista was introduced as the Chairperson of the group that had been working <br />on the draft Bylaws. She noted that the group consisted of Travis Smith, Ray Wright, <br />Mel Getz, Charlie Speilman, Mike Gibson and herself. Rio then proceeded to go <br />through the draft Bylaws, seeking comments from the floor and making appropriate <br />changes. Items considered included: <br />. Kate Booth-Doyle commented on the term "Rio Grande Basin" and that third <br />parties could consider this as including the whole of the Rio Grande basin, <br />including New Mexico and Texas. She suggested this be clarified through out <br />the Bylaws so that a reader would know the Roundtable only applied to the Rio <br />Grande basin in Colorado. <br />. A question was raised as to the language covering who the Voting Members <br />were and the fact the Bylaws stated each Voting Member had one vote. This <br />was clarified and the language will remain as written. <br />. Rio reviewed the requirement that Members' terms need to be staggered. Mike <br />G. said the Bylaw group could do this by pulling names from a hat, and the <br />resulting distribution could be reviewed at the next meeting and if necessary, <br />changes made at that time. <br />. There was discussion on the matter of having voting by proxy. It was agreed <br />that this would not be permitted. <br />. The question was asked if the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Recorder <br />had to be Voting Members. After a brief discussion, it was agreed they should <br />be. <br /> <br />Page 2 of 4 <br /> <br />Minutes <br />January 10, 2006 <br />