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going. Russell said that the Department of Natural Resources' 1 177 group must report to the Legislature annually, and they need to have a complete report that includes all basin roundtables. Much of the repOlting can be done in George's office. This roundtable needs to decide how it is going to get it done within the next three weeks. A reporting template or outline will be sent out from Russell's office. John, Steve, Ken & Jenny will work on the repOlt. Mr. George went on to say that by January or February, roundtables need to bite the bullet in order to add value to the large issue that faces us. The IBCC needs to do this also and decide what is the IBCC's next step? This will set the tone for this whole process. He suggested that this roundtable might need to wait for a look at projects before attempting a "vision." Because the development of a 'vision" could be so difficult, a facilitator may be necessary. Discussion continued. Leo Large added that this roundtable needs to set priorities. And it was noted that at the previous IBCC meeting, a lengthy ag conversion discussion took place, and the ag conversion group from DNR can be invited to any roundtable meeting. Sen. Isgar said that HB 1177 is suppose to meet our unmet needs, and isn't that our vision? Isn't this where we start? How? Whose water? Who is paying for it? He noted that every basin has different needs, and this process has to start with meeting the needs of the individual basins. The senator spoke to the fact that each basin is different but each is connected. Russell George told participants that rural areas need allies because with the continuing growth in population, particularly in the Denver area, the one person one vote situation is critical. Decisions are going to be made in Denver, and rural areas need to help them solve their problems before they become a political storm. Kay Hartman added that population growth areas on the Western Slope have something to learn from the East Slopers. Replacement of "At-Large" position: Ann Oliver and Jim Siscoe have contacted Steve about the vacant position. According to the legal notice published in area newspapers, October 9 deadline for applying. Other basin roundtable bylaws have set out a procedure for reappointments, but not this one. The "At-Large" position will, therefore, be filled at the November 16 meeting in Durango. Water Supply Reserve Account: (See attached) Russell George explained that a working group or drafting group, consisting of three members of CWCB + others, is in place. The work group will meet this Friday and complete what they will take to the CWCB. The proposed documents will then be back in front of the IBCC in November. He said that all the roundtables have had the same experience - the IBCC didn't reach consensus either on the accounts. Russell said that if we don't get it right, let's just see how it goes as we start getting proposals for projects. John Porter added that he basically saw two issues: the lack of a consensus and the reason for two the two accounts, the basin account and statewide account. One reason could be that there is a fear big projects from the Front Range will take up all the money. The local roundtable will have to decide which account a particular project should be funded from. Most pmticipants agreed that we are just stmting and don't know where we will end up. Discussion continued about the IBCC's involvement in a statewide vision, whether or not preference should be given to loans or grants, the requirement that all projects have to go through the threshold, and each basin should apply their own criteria.