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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNatural Resources Advisory Board - Minutes - 06/04/1986MINUTES CITY OF FORT COLLINS NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD JUNE 4, 1986 7:00 p.m. Board Members Present: Gil Fechner Bill Fischer (arrived at 8:00 - 1-hr, absence excused) Tim Johnson Board Members Absent (excused): Suzanne Bassinger Dave DuBois Staff Present• Roger Krempel Brian Woodruff Discussion of Goals The meeting opened at 7:05 p.m immediately. Denise LaRue Ari Michelsen Bob Sanz Tod Schwartz Pat Sousa Scott Duncan Don Yon Edith Felchle and goals discussion began It was decided that the final format for the goals would be a general statement of NRAB goals, followed by specific short and long-term goals of each committee. It was decided that discussions at this meeting would determine the ideas each goal should state. LaRue, Sanz, and Michelsen will get together later this month to make necessary editorial changes and will then have the goals prepared in final form and sent to City Council (with copies to all NRAB members). Throughout the goals, the word "prioritize" will be replaced with the word "classify". Water Committee Goals: Water Committee goals are to remain basically as prepared except that Number 5-long-term is to move to short-term. Number 4-long-term and the footnote on the Water Committee goals, referring to the intent of NRAB not to usurp responsibilities of other boards, are to become general NRAB goals. It was moved, seconded, and unanimously passed to adopt the Water Committee goals as revised in discussion except for editorial comments. Land Use And Wildlife Committee Goals: Number 5-long-term is to be incorporated into the general Land Use and Wildlife Committee goal, which will in turn become a general NRAB goal. Throughout this committee's goals, wherever the Land Use Guidance System is referred to, the word "Use" should be replaced with "Development". Number 3-short-term should include something similar to, "Initial efforts will be Y • • in response to current department surveys." Otherwise, this committee's goals will remain essentially as presented. The statement, "establish a coordination process by which the NRAB and other City boards and departments communicate," will be included in the general NRAB goals. It was moved, seconded, and unanimously passed to accept the Land Use Committee goals. Education Committee Goals: The Education Committee goals will be essentially as presented, with the following exceptions: Number 3-short-term -- the second sentence should be similar to, "Assess and publicize community natural resources concerns." Number 3-long-term -- should read similar to, "Dissemination of information on the City Natural Resources programs." Number 5-short-term will be similar to, "Establish a coordination process by which the NRAB and other City boards and departments communicate." It was moved, seconded, and unanimously passed to accept the Education Committee goals, recognizing that there will be editorial comments. Extension of Meeting Time: At 8:50 p.m. it was decided that completing the review of goals was of utmost importance and it was decided to take a short break, after which the meeting would continue until the goals review was complete. Resignation of Board Member When the meeting resumed at 9:00, LaRue announced that Tod Schwartz was resigning from the Board because he has accepted a supervisory position with a nursery in Michigan. Since he is reporting for his new position immediately, his resignation is effective immediately. LaRue thanked Schwartz for his work on the Board. Schwartz said he felt honored to have served on the Natural Resources Advisory Board and that in his opinion, the Board would either make its mark during the coming year, or it would not make its mark at all. He stressed the importance of teamwork in getting the job done. He felt it was very important to finalize the Board's goals and act on them. He hopes, and expects, to see the Board make a positive impact on the community. The Board wished him well and, after his departure from the meeting, it was moved, seconded, and unanimously passed to write a formal letter of appreciation to him and issue a certificate of appreciation for his contribution to the City of Fort Collins. It was announced that Michelsen and Sanz, whose appointments to NRAB expired this year, have been recommended by Council for reappointment. It will become official after the public response period. Hazardous Materials/Waste Committee Goals: In the general NRAB goal, "Establish systems..." is changed to "Recommend programs...." Number 1-short-term will be something similar to, "Support passage of a hazardous waste transportation ordinance and promote participation." Number 2-short-term will be something similar to, "Develop methods to increase participation in household hazardous waste collection days." Number 1-long-term and number 3-long-term are merged and become similar to, "Investigate alternatives for hazardous waste disposal, such as establishment of a transfer facility." Number 2-long-term remains essentially as presented. After a great deal of discussion, it was decided that instead of goal Number 4-long-term, the Poudre Fire Authority Hazardous Materials Team be invited to speak at an NRAB meeting. It was moved, seconded, and unanimously passed to adopt the Hazardous Materials/Waste Committee goals. Recycling Committee Goals: The general NRAB goal is changed to be similar to, "Increase recycling in the community." Number 1-short-term becomes Number 1-long-term and will be similar to, "Support existing and proposed programs which increase recycling in Fort Collins and work toward the promotion and implementation of city-wide recycling and composting programs." Number 1-long-term becomes Number 1- short-term and will be similar to, "Educate the public concerning recycling, reuse, and recovery, and increase general awareness on this issue." It was moved, seconded, and unanimously passed to adopt the Recycling Committee goals. Air Quality Committee Goals: Modified air quality goals were handed out, from which discussion ensued. The general NRAB goal was changed to be similar to, "Promote regional air quality programs which foster the health of the citizens and aesthetic values of the community." Number 3-short-term was changed to be similar to, "Identify whether there are air quality problems in Fort Collins." Number 1-long-term was deleted. Number 3-long-term was changed to be similar to, "Recommend programs that monitor, protect, and/or enhance air quality in the city." Number 4-long-term was changed to be similar to, "Address air quality in planning for city development. It was moved, seconded, and unanimously passed to adopt the Air Quality Committee goals. Announcements: It was stated that the Board might want to consider letting Council know what type of person (air quality, hazardous waste, etc.) they would like to have fill the vacancy created by Schwartz' resignation. It was decided to have a work session June 16, at 7:00 p.m., to handle all unfinished business from this present meeting. (The CIC room has been • 0 secured for this work session). presentation at the work session. Staff will also have an air quality At the July 2 meeting, staff will have a hazardous waste management presentation. Yon briefly reported on staff's efforts to secure funds from the Exxon decision for a recycling program and asked for a letter of support from NRAB. It was moved, seconded, and unanimously passed to have the Chair review the proposal and act as she saw fit. The meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.