HomeMy WebLinkAboutNatural Resources Advisory Board - Minutes - 11/06/1985MINUTES
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD
NOVEMBER 6, 1985
7:00 p.m.
Board Members Present:
Suzanne Bassinger
Dave Dubois
Scott Duncan
Gil Fechner
Bill Fischer
Board Members Absent: (excused)
Tim Johnson
Staff Present:
Don Yon Andrea Lapointe
Denise LaRue
Ari Michelsen
Tod Schwartz
Pat Sousa
Bob Sanz
Edith Felchle
The meeting opened with a brief discussion of the defeat of the
corridor issue, including possible alternatives to the defeated funding
measure. Bassinger will contact the County Commissioners to see what
possibilities they might be considering. Fischer stated that he felt Board
member's response to the public, when questioned regarding the defeated
issue, should be that the Board still supports the corridor concept and is
looking into possible alternatives.
Bylaws
Copies of
based strictly
seconded that
unanimously.
the redrafted bylaws were handed out. The redrafting was
on discussions held at previous meetings. It was moved and
the bylaws be adopted as redrafted. The motion carried
Minutes
The minutes of the previous meeting were unanimously approved as
submitted.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Report
At the beginning of his report, Yon handed out an announcement of a
public hearing to be held November 7th regarding transportation of
hazardous waste. He then presented slides and reported on the results of
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day, held September 28, 1985, stating
that results far exceeded expectations. He handed out a financial summary
of the project and results of a survey of participants. He stated that the
goal is an on -going program for the handling of household and small
business hazardous waste. An annual event will probably be held again next
year, but this type of approach is not an adequate solution. To the
inquiry as to what the Board might do relative to this matter, Yon replied
that there wasn't anything at this time, but that their support would
probably be solicited in the future.
Backyard Wildlife Habitat
In introducing the backyard wildlife habitat program, Lapointe handed
out copies of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Junior Women's Club
and the City. She presented slides showing examples of what would be
included in a backyard wildlife habitat. She introduced Carolyn Taylor, a
Fort Collins resident who has a backyard wildlife habitat, who
enthusiastically reported on the process, enjoyment, and satisfaction of
her project, citing examples of native grasses and plants she has included
in her yard and telling of numerous kinds of birds she often sees in the
yard. Lapointe brought to the Board's attention the clause in the
Memorandum of Agreement which provides opportunity for a Board member to
serve as advisor to the program. Sousa and Schwartz were appointed to act
in this advisory capacity.
Poudre River Wild and Scenic Designation
Yon advised the Board that Councilman Horak requested the Board to
write to the House subcommittee in Washington urging early passage of Hank
Brown's Wild and Scenic. Designation bill. He handed out copies of the
statement which Councilman Horak presented in Washington in October. It
was moved and seconded that the requested letter be written, by the Chair,
urging early passage of the Wild and Scenic bill. The vote was 8-1 in
favor of the measure. Fischer voted against the measure stating that he is
against the Wild and Scenic Designation because it is his understanding
that if any entity needed to take water from the Poudre for any reason
(fish hatchery, boat chute, etc.) in the future, it would be impossible to
do so;, and he doesn't want to foreclose any future choices.
It was suggested that individual Board members also send letters to
Washington in support of the bill.
Other Items
It was decided to discontinue the third Monday of the month
worksessions, at least during November and December. The need for these
worksessions will be reevaluated after the first of the year.
It was stated that all committees should meet soon. The Board voted
unanimously to direct the chair of each committee to call their committee
members and endeavor to meet before the December Board meeting.
It was reported that the City Council has requested that anyone voting
against an issue before the Board state, for the record, the reasons for
their negative vote.
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.