2.      2000 Meeting Dates and Locations

2a. The following dates and locations were set for the 2000 Board Meetings. All meetings are on Thursdays between 9:00 am and 11:00 - 11:30 am.
 

January 13^th City of Ft. Collins
March 2^nd Nolte and Associates
May 11^th Urban Drainage & Flood Control District
July 13^th City of Longmont
October 12^th McLaughlin Water Engineers

Conference is August 30^th, 31^st and September 1^st at the Sheraton in Steamboat Springs.

No dates have been set yet for the Stormwater or Flood Committee Meetings. Doug Trieste suggested that we try a more social meeting in the late afternoon or early evening with pizza/beer and perhaps have a speaker. Different locations throughout Colorado could be tried. Doug asked if CASFM could pay for the pizza. The Board decided that CASFM could pay for pizza for such events when planned.

2b. Kevin would like to have the Board Meeting Minutes distributed via e-mail, first to the Board and meeting regulars and then to the entire membership.
 

3.      2000 Membership Dues and Renewals

3a. The amount of the membership dues was discussed. It was decided to leave the dues the same amount as last year, which is; $30 - Individual, $10 - Student, $150 - Corporate, $150 - Agency.

There was discussion about the number of members allowed under the Corporate and Agency category. Four members are presently allowed. There is little incentive for an Agency or Corporation to pay under this category (i.e. 4 people x $30 - Individual = $120). It was proposed that there be unlimited membership under these categories. Discussion followed. In reality, it is most likely that most agencies or corporations would only have 7-10 people sign up. A Motion was proposed, seconded and passed allowing agencies and corporations to have up to 10 people allowed under these membership categories.

3b. Invoices will be mailed out in November.
 

4.      1999/2000 Colorado Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan

Kevin Gingery reviewed this document, "Draft Colorado Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan" by the Office of Emergency Management and the Colorado Department of Natural Resources, and commented on behalf of CASFM. A copy of the comment letter was included in the agenda packet.
 

5.      ASFPM

5a. & b. In the agenda packet, Kevin distributed a memorandum to State Chapter Chairs from ASFPM regarding the 2000 ASFPM conference, which is scheduled for June 18-23, 2000 in Austin Texas. The Call for Abstracts for this conference is presently out.

5c. The Board discussed a memo dated October 14, 1999 from ASFPM regarding the Chapter Retreat held in October. The memo was contained in the Agenda packet. The general purpose of the memo was to outline keys discussion points of the Retreat and to present three potential dues structures, Labeled Options A, B and C. Susan led the discussion and explained the various features of these options. There was a lively discussion regarding the dues structures, especially related to the "pay as you go" features. It was decided that the Board could make a recommendation to ASFPM at the appropriate time for the general membership. ASFPM still needs to send out written details regarding the pay as you go services. It was decided to table the discussion until this information is available. Susan will send this information to the Board when available for our recommendation. This recommendation may be needed before the next Board meeting.

5d. Kevin prepared a comment letter (in agenda packet) on ASFPM's "National Flood Programs in Review - 2000" document (also included in the agenda packet). Kevin's comment letter prompted a response from the director of ASFPM. He was surprised at Colorado's lack of "gung ho-ness" for the Floodplain Manager's Certification Program.

5e. & f. In the agenda packet was other information from ASFPM regarding "Testimony on Repetitive Loss Strategy for the NFIP" and "Scheduling Certified Floodplain Manager Exam." This was provided for general information to the Board
 

6.      Goals for 2000

Kevin discussed the amount of information being distributed from ASFPM and the need for assistance in going through it. Perhaps subcommittees could be formed to deal with certain aspects. It was suggested that the Board Vice-Chair take on this responsibility. Terry agreed to take on this responsibility including looking into forming sub-committees to address this issue and others. Susan offered her assistance in this area.

Another goal discussed was reaching out to outlying geographic areas. Bob mentioned he would be interested in knowing which CASFM members are in his area, and what are his geographic boundaries. Cindy will work on getting a map together and at a minimum will send out a membership list to him early in 2000. Brian Hyde mentioned there is a map showing the districts.

Work on our liaison with National.