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GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
January 12 2006 – Water Utilities,
City of Fort Collins, Colorado
Meeting Attendees
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Name |
Organization |
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David Hollingsworth |
City of Longmont |
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Scott Hogan |
Ayers Associates |
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Susan Hayes |
City of Fort Collins |
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Kevin McBride |
City of Fort Collins |
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Matt Fater |
City of Fort Collins |
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Tom Browning – Chair |
Colorado Water Conservation Board |
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David Bennetts |
Urban Drainage and Flood Control District |
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David Mallory - Treasurer |
Urban Drainage and Flood Control District |
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David Krickbaum - Secretary |
Olsson Associates |
The following is a summary of the
interactions, comments and items discussed. While this summary is not intended
to represent a complete or comprehensive account of the meeting, it is intended
to reflect the salient points raised and issues for further consideration.
Should the attendees believe that anything might be misrepresented or
misleading, please bring this to the attention of David Krickbaum, CASFM
Secretary.
1. Secretary Report - David Krickbaum
A quorum was not present. The minutes from the November 10, 2005 meeting were
distributed.
2. Treasurer Report – David Mallory
The Treasurer’s Report was presented. It was noted that UWRI’s scholarship
contribution is included in the membership dues. The 2006 budget was reviewed.
Because the financial outcome of hosting the Arid Regions Conference in 2007 is
unknown, David recommended not drawing down the account. He also recommended not
raising membership dues or conference rates. The budget will be reviewed at the
next meeting.
3. 2006 Meeting Schedule
The following meeting schedule was
approved:
Thursday, January 12
City of Fort Collins, 9:00
Thursday, March 9
Urban Drainage and Flood Control
District, Denver, 9:00
Friday,
May 12
Hotel Colorado, Glenwood Springs, 12:00
Thursday, July 13
Sandstone Ranch, Longmont, 9:00
Thursday, September 28
Annual Conference at Hotel Colorado,
Glenwood Springs
Thursday, November 9
Applegate Group, Denver, 9:00
4. Regional Representatives’ Reports
No regional representatives were present.
5. Committee Reports
a)
Floodplain – No report was made.
b)
Stormwater Quality – Kevin reported that another alternate is needed for the
non-point source committee.
c)
Scholarship – The scholarship check has been issued.
d)
Outreach – No report was made. There was discussion regarding providing
subsidies to encourage members to participate in other organizations.
Non-scientific groups, such as the Home Builders Association, Green Building
Council, realtors and insurance companies could be targeted.
e)
Membership – 265 membership renewals have been received. A reminder card will
be sent on January 31st.
f)
Training – The CLOMR/LOMR workshop will be held on February 8th. The
stream bank stabilization workshop is being prepared for later this quarter.
g)
Website – Those using Pay Pal to pay for the conference registration gave it
good reviews. There was discussion about making Pay Pal as an option to pay for
membership renewals and workshop registration, with the service charge being
paid by the user.
6. 2006 Conference Robert Krehbiel
The conference theme needs to be picked so that it can be included with the call
for papers. After discussion, the consensus was that the conference should have
a local theme; possible addressing what can be done to protect the environment
or prevent damage. David Bennetts will send an email to Robert Krehbiel with the
thoughts that were discussed and direction from those present to select the
theme. Logos for the conference will be prepared for review at the next meeting.
7. 2007 Arid Regions Conference
The conference will be held in September 2007 in Breckenridge. The venue has not
been determined. 300-500 attendees are anticipated. The conference could be 3-5
days.
8. ASFPM Chapter Renewal and Update
Tom Browning will complete paper work and will submit.
9. Hurricane Relief
This item was discussed during the Secretary’s report.
10. CASFM Magazine
The magazine will be published in June 2006, depending on when CASFM sends
articles to the publisher and CASFM review of the draft publication.
11. Other Business
A legal review was completed to determine possible tax consequences if CASFM
were to prepare position statements. It was determined that CASFM is a non
profit organization and therefore is exempt from federal taxes. However, it
cannot become politically active by supporting candidates and issues. Preparing
white papers in support of specific positions is acceptable.
At the November meeting funds were allocated to support individual volunteer
disaster assistance. A question was raised regarding how long those funds would
be available. Five CASFM members have been to the gulf coast to help with
hurricane relief. By the March meeting the funds will probably be distributed.
However, if any of the funds still remain when CASFM meets in March use of the
funds will be further discussed at that meeting. Additional funds are included
in the 2006 budget for charitable contributions. During discussion the intent of
contributions was clarified as not being limited to hurricane relief, but rather
being available for any disaster assistance.
The minutes noted that the dates for the 2006 conference had not been set. David
Bennetts will follow up with Stuart Gardner to verify the conference dates.
A spring newsletter, similar to past issues, will be published.