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RGBRT - June 10, 2007
<br />Interbasin Compact Committee Basin Roundtables
<br />Rio Grande Interbasin Roundtable
<br />MINUTES
<br />June 10, 2008 5:00 - 8:00 P.M.
<br />Student Center, Adams State College
<br />Attending: Ronald Peterson, Judy Peterson, Ron Brink, Mike Willett, Ray Wright, J.B.
<br />Alexander, Jack Gilleland, Jimmy Dunn, Nathan Coombs, Connie Pleasant, Lee
<br />Bagwell, Mike Gibson, Cindy Medina, Allen Brown, Nicole Langley, Fidel Sandoval,
<br />Peter Friederick, Rocky White, Sam Vance, Steve Russell, Judy Lopez, Rio de la Vista,
<br />Mike Sullivan, Charles Stillings, Steve A. Sanchez, Fred Bauder, John Tonko, Mel Getz,
<br />Charles Spielman, Laurelin Kruse, Erin Minks, Steve Vandiver, Leon Moyer, Ed Torres,
<br />Art Hutchinson, Perry Cabot, Eric Hecox
<br />Introductions: Chairman Mike Gibson welcomed many guests from the public; took roll
<br />call to establish quorum; established quorum; glad to see Eric Hecox attending. Mike
<br />noted Ruth Heidi was away, with Valley Courier represented by Laurelin Kruse now a
<br />full time reporter for the Courier. Erin Minks in attendance from Congressman John
<br />Salazar's office.
<br />Approval of Minutes from May 13, 2008: Correction on item #7, should read "Perry
<br />Cabot" and "Jeff Trannel". Correction noted. Cindy Medina moved approval as
<br />corrected. Lawrence Gallegos seconded motion. The motion carried unanimously.
<br />Reappointment of Members: Mike: We still need to get a member from Costilla
<br />County. He has contacted the commissioners. The Acequia society meets on same day
<br />as the Roundtable, so it's a time conflict for members of that group. Suggested
<br />adverting the position. A question on Saguache County rep Steve Sanchez: Clearing up
<br />question of possible conflict of interest with the US Forest Service. Maybe someone
<br />from the new railroad might represent industry, as they have some water issues, getting
<br />water for the RR to La Vega. Maybe Ted Smith from Trinidad Aquaculture program ?
<br />Mike G. said he would follow-up on these issues.
<br />Rio Grande Compact Report: Mike Sullivan, District Engineer, CDWR, gave ten day
<br />report almost in layman's language for benefit of many guests attending. Gave ten day
<br />snapshot through end of May of stream flows of six stations we use, with rivers running
<br />above average. Explained how Rio Grande Compact works, and his constant juggling
<br />act to make sure Colorado does not over - nor under-deliver. Cold snaps dropped the
<br />river, so flood worries seem to be over for this year. Weather has not been helpful for
<br />the crops, delaying growth but on the positive side has kept the rivers in check and
<br />prevented flooding this year. Mike's report is available on request.
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