Gunnison County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes (2)

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GUNNISON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Page 6 of 17 UGRWCD: Kathleen Curry, Greg Peterson, and John McClow of the Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District were present to discuss the Black Canyon water litigation. Greg Peterson reported that some of the opposers in that litigation, including the CRWCD, are considering funding special engineering work at a cost of $85,000- 90,000. The UGRWCD has appropriated $20,000 toward that work, and the Gunnison County Stockgrowers agreed to provide $2500 in funding. The UGRWCD would like to find an additional $2500 in funding from this basin, to show a variety of support for the work. He requested $2500 from Gunnison County. John McClow summarized the special engineering work proposed. He said that there is a condition attached to the $20,000 in funding from the UGRWCD. That condition is that no funding for this project come from the State. The CRWCD is not happy with this condition, since the State has up to $45,000 available. The reason that the UGRWCD will not fund the engineering work if the State participates is due to a difference of opinion between these two regarding some matters involved in the litigation. Kathleen Curry said she understands that the CRWCD does have enough funds to cover the remaining cost of the project. Bill Trampe agreed that the CRWCD authorized up to $90,000 in funds at their January meeting, but there are unresolved issues related to getting the work done and the settlement of two points in the litigation. He believes that if a large portion of the funds is generated from others who are concerned about State funding, the CRWCD could revisit the matter. Moved by Commissioner Starr, seconded by Commissioner Anderson to direct staff to draft a resolution allocating $2500 out of the Water Resources Protection Fund, for the purposes discussed and with the same conditions as the UGRWC has placed on their contribution. Motion passed unanimously. TREASURER'S REPORT: County Treasurer Melody Marks was present for review of the January report. Moved by Commissioner Starr, seconded by Commissioner Anderson to accept the Treasurer's Monthly Report for January, 2003. Motion passed unanimously. BREAK: From 2:45 to 3:00 p.m. the Board recessed for a break. TRAINING ADVANTAGE: Richard Jefferson, Matthew Thomas, Teresa Campbell, and Michael McLaughlin were present from the Southern Ute Community Action Program ( SUCAP) to discuss the local Training Advantage and Youth Build programs. Funding resources and current contracts were also summarized. The Youth Build program includes construction training and GED instruction, and receives some funding from the school district for the pupils enrolled. HUD funding for the Gunnison Youth Build program was received last year, but not for this year. SUCAP hopes to secure other grant funding to continue the program, and intends to fulfill their contractual obligations in Gunnison. HUMAN SERVICES: From 3:25 to 3:26 p.m. the Board again met as the Gunnison /Hinsdale Board of Human Services. NORTH COTTONWOOD PARK /HAUSLER LAND USE CHANGE: Planning Director Joanne Williams presented the draft resolution for preliminary plan approval of the North Cottonwood Park land use change, as directed by the Board at their February 25 meeting. Applicant Gary Hausler was also present. The Board reviewed and discussed the resolution at length, page -by -page. Several changes and clarification items were agreed upon, based on the discussion between the Board, Joanne Williams, and Gary Hausler. Moved by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Chairperson Field to approve Resolution #2003 -23, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR NORTH http : / /www.co.gunnison.co.usBOCC /minutes /20030304mn.html 6/6/2003