Gunnison County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes (4)

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Mesa Reservoir as previously discussed. Bob Drexel seconded the motion. The motion carried. 4. LAKE FORK WATERSHED STAKEHOLDERS GROUP, REQUEST FOR SUPPORT Don Cardin said that the Lake Fork Watershed Stakeholders Group is seeking a letter of support for their efforts to have a watershed management group. Board consensus was to direct staff to write a letter of support for the Lake Fork Watershed Stakeholders Group. DISCUSSION WITH KEITH CATLIN, CWCB BOAR REPRESENTATIVE Keith Catlin said there is a lot going on in the state with water, with the shortage being the greatest concern. The CWCB spent a lot of time on the SWSI (Statewide Water Supply Initiative) at the last meeting. Camp, Dresser and McKee was chosen to do the study. Steve Glazer asked Mr. Catlin to please-monitor the two CWCB members who are on the SWSI study committee. Mr. Catlin said that he would. He added that the CWCB has legal counsel's opinion that no conflict exists; however, the two have recused themselves from the voting. Steve Glazer urged the CWCB to consider whether it is proper to approve a committee with seated board members on it. Steve Glazer said that he heard some discussion of SB -85 at the last CWCB meeting. He said that we should support this bill. Steve Glazer asked Mr. Catlin why the CWCB voted to approve a flow of only 250 cfs in the District's RICD application. Mr. Catlin said the reason was that the District's professional witness stated that that flow was sufficient for a reasonable recreational experience. Greg Peterson thanked Mr. Catlin for coming. Mr. Catlin invited the Upper Gunnison board to the CWCB's annual meeting on February 4, 2003, at 1:00 at the Olathe High School. 6. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT The manager said that the committee did not meet, so there is no committee report. However, she said that there are two bills the board should read and weigh in on tonight: HB -1146 and HB -1 113. Page 3 of 8