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Presentation was given on the consumptive/non-consumptive needs assessment on a statewide basis. A survey on consumptive needs will be sent out to members of the statewide work group. For nonconsumptive needs, a common process statewide has been developed that takes into account local attributes and priorities. There was a discussion of Wild and Scenic designation on the Yampa River. This BLM study is ongoing as a result of litigation. There have been congenial discussions with environmental groups about alternatives to Wild and Scenic designation. By consensus, the Roundtable agreed to be involved in these discussions and to serve as a fonum for development of a management plan in lieu of a designation if there is consensus among the involved parties for the Roundtable to perform such function. Presentation was made for a grant application for a water quality study of the Yampa River by Routt County and the City of Steamboat Springs. The proposal was discussed. The Roundtable recommended approval subject to refinement of the proposal at a funding level of $106,600 from the Yampa/White/Green Basin Account. The potential municipal needs assessment was briefly discussed. There will be a meeting in South Routt County to discuss municipal needs assessment with Oalc Creels and Yampa officials. There has been no progress on the use of Basin funds for Stillwater reservoir rehabilitation. There was a report from Roundtable conmmittee members on a meeting on September 26 in Walden with representatives of the South Plat Basin Roundtable regarding the Yampa River pump back project. The Roundtable agreed to meet again if requested, subject to an understanding of a process to be used and content of such meetings. It was agreed that Gunnison, Colorado and Southwest Roundtables will be notified regarding our meetings with South Plat Roundtable on this subject. Dan Birch will report to the other roundtables. The impact of the proposed SEO n~les regarding compact administration and curtailment was discussed. It is possible that these n~les or statutory changes could result in encumbrance of new water rights which would jeopardize firm yields. All officers were reappointed for two year terms. The officers are Tom Sharp, Chairman, Bob Weiss, Recording Secretary, and Dan Birch and Darryl Steele, IBCC representatives. There was a motion made and approved to amend the Bylaws to allow appointment of representative from the Green River. The issue of clerical help for the Roundtable was discussed. Eric Hecox says the State has $200 month for this purpose. There was also discussion about use of money from Moffat and Routt Counties and Yellow Jacket and Upper Yampa Water Conservancy Districts. This will be investigated. The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be in Meeker on Wednesday January 16, 2008 at the White River Electric Association Building.