RGBRT Minutes of February 14, 2006

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Interbasin Compact Committee Rio Grande Basin Roundtable Meeting Minutes - 2:00 PM February 14, 2006 Adams State College, Alamosa, Colorado Attendees: See separate record. Ray Wright, Interim Chairperson opened the meeting at 2:10 P.M. Documents were distributed to the attendees, including copies of "Water in 2025- Beliefs and Values as a Means for Cooperation", by the Colorado Institute of Public Policy, CSU. Approval of Minutes, Meeting of January 10, 2006: Doug Shriver moved to approve the minutes. Seconded by Mel Getz. Passed unanimously. Old Business: Alternates for IBCC Representatives: Eric Hecox, Manager, Office of Interbasin Compact Negotiations said that the IBCC, at its meeting on February 3, 2006, had not specifically addressed this matter. However, in the draft IBCC Bylaws this issue was referenced. After discussion, it was decided that this matter would again be addressed after the IBCC had decided on their Bylaws. Roundtable Powers: Eric said that this had been addressed at the IBCC and there was still confusion as to the Roundtables having the power to enter into agreements that were "binding & enforceable". It was suggested that the Rio Grande Bylaws could say, "Negotiated agreements will be done in accordance with the IBCC Bylaws". Indemnification: Eric said Frank McNulty off the AG's Office was reviewing this issue. Eric said that the Arkansas Roundtable had included language similar to: "The Roundtable shall have the ability to grant indemnification to..... ..." Again, it was decided to wait for further clarification on this matter before determining the wording for the Bylaws. Ray Wright further discussed the matter of "binding & enforceable" and Eric responded that both the IBCC and the Roundtables had the ability to define these terms. Currently the Roundtables have no specific powers; their power will come through the political power they can exert because of their broad base of participants. The Roundtables may afford the opportunity for agreements to be made between parties-- for example: Denver Water may be negotiating with third parties regarding water on the Colorado, Page 1 of 5 RGBRT Minutes February 14, 2006