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<br />Call to Order (11:25 a.m.)
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<br />Chairman Martineau called the meeting back to order at 11:25 a.m. and there was a
<br />quorum. Present were Harrison, Smith, Jackson, Martineau, Sheftel, Eisel, Wright,
<br />Meyring, Simpson, and Duncan. Peter Evans, DNR, represented Ken Salazar and
<br />Jennifer Gimbel, AG's office, represented Gail Norton. Absent were Lochhead and
<br />Olson.
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<br />5. Piedra Report,* continued (11:25 - 11:56 a.m.)
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<br />Dan Merriman. CWCB staff, reviewed the staff reco=endation to approve the
<br />development allowance concept in general and instruct the staff to move forward
<br />toward finalizing a specific number in cooperation with local water users, the division
<br />engineer, and the Forest Service. A motion was made by Jackson and seconded by
<br />Smith to adopt the staff reco=endation. Amendments to the motion by Sheftel to
<br />emphasize the Board's role and responsibility to develop an instream flow acceptable
<br />to the people on the Upper Piedra and to exercise caution were acceptable to the
<br />maker and the second of the motion. Discussion followed by Harrison, Wright, Eisel,
<br />Duncan, Evans, Simpson, Jackson, and Martineau. Ed Toner co=ented on the carve
<br />out concept.
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<br />A second motion was then made by Sheftel and seconded by Wright. Discussion
<br />continued by Duncan, Martineau, Jackson, Merriman, Sheftel;'and Harrison. Sheftel
<br />restated her motion to not go to the Forest Service with any specific numbers until
<br />after there has been appropriate consultation with the water users and further
<br />consultation with the Board. The motion passed by nnl'lnimous (9-0) decision.
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<br />Discussion on the amended motion made initially by Jackson continued by Eisel,
<br />Jackson, Wright, Harrison, and Martineau. Additional co=ents were made by Gene
<br />Jencsok, CWCB staff, and Bill Gabert, former Forest Service employee. A vote on
<br />Jackson's initial motion as amended was taken and the motion passed by l)nl'lnimous
<br />(9-0) decision.
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<br />8b/lOb. Clinton Resen-oir Contract* (11:56 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.)
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<br />Sara Duncan recused herself due to a conflict of interest. Jennifer Gimbel, AG's
<br />office, reviewed SB 87 authorization for reservoir purchase and the unique contract
<br />language in regard to security. Glen Porzak, Clinton Ditch and Reservoir Company,
<br />gave background on the reservoir and reviewed aspects of the proposed agreement.
<br />Leo Eisel recused himself because a client is involved. Harrison disclosed a client
<br />interest at Frisco who would profit from the overall transaction but decided to
<br />participate. Porzak and Gimbel were asked questions by Sheftel, Martineau, Jackson,
<br />and Harrison. A motion was made by Harrison and seconded by Jackson to approve
<br />the transaction and that the Board finds the project to be in compliance with the
<br />statutory language. Discussion followed by Sheftel, Porzak, Harrison, Gimbel,
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<br />July 1992 Meeting, page 3
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