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Home My WebLink About20120042.tiff RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO JANUARY 4, 2012 The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, met in regular session in full conformity with the laws of the State of Colorado at the regular place of meeting in the Weld County Administration Building, Greeley, Colorado, January 4, 2012, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by the Chair and on roll call the following members were present, constituting a quorum of the members thereof: Commissioner Sean P. Conway Commissioner William F. Garcia Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer- EXCUSED Commissioner David E. Long Commissioner Douglas Rademacher Also present: County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Esther Gesick Director of Finance and Administration, Monica Mika ELECTION OF CHAIR: Commissioner Rademacher moved to elect Commissioner Sean P. Conway as the Chair of the Board for 2012. Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. ELECTION OF CHAIR PRO-TEM: Commissioner Long moved to elect Commissioner William F. Garcia as the Chair Pro-Tem for 2012. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously. ASSIGNMENTS: Commissioner Garcia moved to assign Chair Conway to coordinate the Department of Finance and Administration, with himself to assist; Commissioner Long to coordinate the Department of Health Services, with Commissioner Kirkmeyer to assist; Commissioner Garcia to coordinate the Department of Planning Services, with Chair Conway to assist; Commissioner Kirkmeyer to coordinate the Department of Public Works, with Commissioner Rademacher to assist; and Commissioner Rademacher to coordinate the Department of Human Services, with Commissioner Long to assist, for the year 2012. Commissioner Rademacher seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. MINUTES: Commissioner Garcia moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of December 28, 2011, as printed. Commissioner Rademacher seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. READ ORDINANCE BY TAPE: Commissioner Rademacher moved to read Code Ordinance #2012-2 by tape. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. (//,\' Minutes, January 4, 2012 2012-0042 Page 1 BC0016 CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Long moved to approve the Certification of Hearings conducted on December 28, 2011, as follows: 1) USR11-0009 — Francisco and Patricia Barron, do Chet Thompson. Commissioner Rademacher seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda. PUBLIC INPUT: Doug Meyer, American Stewards of Liberty, submitted copies of two articles, titled "A Rail to Nowhere"and "Groups to host ag, air quality symposiums", marked Exhibit A. Commissioner Rademacher indicated he plans on attending the meetings referenced in the article. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Long moved to approve the Consent Agenda as printed. Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: Commissioner Rademacher commented, as the newly appointed Commissioner Coordinator, he attended the first Human Services meeting of the year. Commissioner Garcia stated he and Trevor Jiricek, Director, Department of Planning Services, are contemplating revitalizing the Your Town activity that was done a few years ago, as well as drafting possibilities for long range planning. BIDS: PRESENT BID #81100162, CNG FUELING STATION FOR UPPER FRONT RANGE #1A - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Monica Mika, Director of Administrative Services, presented the sole bid and recommended a work session concerning the matter prior to the approval date on January 18, 2012. APPROVE BID #61100158, ELEVATOR UPDATE FOR CENTENNIAL CENTER - DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: Ms. Mika stated staff recommends approval of the low bid. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said bid from Thyssenkrupp Elevator, in the amount of $148,554.00. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: SCHEDULING OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE BOARD FOR 2012: Commissioner Long moved to approve said Resolution. Commissioner Rademacher seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: AUTHORIZE PUBLICATION OF PROCEEDINGS FOR 2012: Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said Resolution. Commissioner Rademacher seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER RESOLUTION RE: DESIGNATION OF PARTICULAR PUBLIC PLACE FOR POSTING OF PUBLIC NOTICES: Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said Resolution. Commissioner Long seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER SEAN P. CONWAY TO CERTAIN ADVISORY BOARDS: Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said Resolution. Commissioner Rademacher seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER WILLIAM F. GARCIA TO CERTAIN ADVISORY BOARDS: Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said Resolution. Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Minutes, January 4, 2012 2012-0042 Page 2 BC0016 CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER BARBARA KIRKMEYER TO CERTAIN ADVISORY BOARDS: Commissioner Long moved to approve said Resolution. Commissioner Rademacher seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER DAVID E. LONG TO CERTAIN ADVISORY BOARDS: Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said Resolution. Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER DOUGLAS RADEMACHER TO CERTAIN ADVISORY BOARDS: Commissioner Long moved to approve said Resolution. Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER CHILD PROTECTION AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - LEAHY NEUROFEEDBACK CENTER, LLC: Judy Griego, Director of Department of Human Services, reviewed the provisions of the agreement, for a term beginning January 7, 2012, and ending March 17, 2012, with a maximum reimbursement amount of $200.00 per day. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Garcia, and it carried unanimously. CONSIDER ESTABLISHMENT OF CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS FOR THE 2012 PARTISAN ELECTION: Steve Moreno, Clerk and Recorder, explained the Commissioner District boundaries were previously adjusted, and as a result, certain precincts were split between two Districts. Rudy Santos, Elections Manager, reviewed the displayed maps, the affected populations, and active registered voter counts. He recommended certain precincts be moved from one Commissioner District to another, and that some areas be established as a new precinct, as further detailed in Exhibits A and B attached to the Resolution. Mr. Moreno stated the request will not create a significant change for the voters. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the Resolution, as presented. Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion. Chair Conway commended the Clerk and Recorder staff for their diligence in finalizing the counts and corresponding maps, despite the tight timeframe with the upcoming caucus. Commissioner Garcia concurred. There being no further comments, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER NONEXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE OF CR 107 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CONTINENTAL RESOURCES, INC.: Don Carroll, Department of Public Works, described the location of the County Road 107 section line right-of-way and stated he received one telephone call from a surrounding property owner and confirmed this request will not be impacting that property. Commissioner Long moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDER LOBBYING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - COLORADO LEGISLATIVE SERVICES, LLC: Mr. Barker stated the only change to the agreement is a slight increase in the fee and he recommends approval. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Long, carried unanimously. CONSIDER STANDARD FORM OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR PAYMENT OF BONUS AMOUNTS FOR CERTAIN REPORTED OIL AND GAS EMPLOYEES RESIDING WITHIN MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES: Mr. Barker stated the standard form agreement was sent to all of the participating municipalities and he has already received some back which are ready to be signed. He explained, upon approval of the Form, the Chair will be authorized to sign the various agreements, via the Consent Agenda, without further action of the Board. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said agreement form. Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Minutes, January 4, 2012 2012-0042 Page 3 BC0016 CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO FAMILIES, YOUTH, AND CHILDREN COMMISSION: Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said appointments and reappointments, with the terms as noted in the Resolution. Commissioner Rademacher seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO JUVENILE COMMUNITY REVIEW BOARD: Commissioner Long moved to approve said appointments and reappointments, with the terms as noted in the Resolution. Commissioner Rademacher seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. FINAL READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2011-12, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 5 REVENUE AND FINANCE, OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE: Commissioner Rademacher moved to read Code Ordinance #2011-12 by title only. Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Mr. Barker read said title for the record and stated there have been no changes since the last reading. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve Code Ordinance #2011-12 on final reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Garcia and it carried unanimously. FIRST READING OF CODE ORDINANCE #2012-2, IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS, CHAPTER 12 LICENSES AND PERMITS AND CHAPTER 14 HEALTH AND ANIMALS, OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE: Mr. Barker confirmed the Ordinance has been read by tape. Sara Evans, Department of Public Health and Environment, stated this Ordinance will remove Chapter 12, Article III, Small Personal Care Boarding Homes, as well as Section 14-5-70.1.5 concerning Rules and Regulations for Body Art Establishments. Commissioner Garcia commented the language in Chapter 14 may need modified; however, he expressed concern with striking the language entirely. He explained he feels certain individuals charged for criminal assault or rape should not be allowed to administer a tattoo. In response to Chair Conway, Commissioner Garcia confirmed his concern was expressed at the work session; however, no modified language was proposed at that time. Ms. Evans explained staff does require a background check for the person obtaining a license, not the tattoo artists, and she acknowledged there are a lot of individuals working in this field with a criminal past. She stated the issue is further complicated by the fact that the facility owner is only subject to a Colorado background check and it is also difficult to define "moral turpitude". Mr. Barker stated the Code text was taken straight from State statute and is defined accordingly. He stated the Board is allowed to revoke a license if the licensee is convicted of one of the listed crimes. Chair Conway requested a follow-up work session before the second reading. Mr. Barker stated it would be better to elaborate upon the language to assist staff with the complications as described by Ms. Evans, versus eliminating the language entirely. Commissioner Garcia commended the Health Department staff for reviewing the Code and also presenting items for review that may be obsolete or in need of revision. Commissioner Garcia moved to approve Code Ordinance #2012-2 on first reading. Commissioner Rademacher seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. PLANNING: CONSIDER CANCELLATION AND RELEASE OF COLLATERAL FOR SPR #432 - FLATIRON CONSTRUCTORS, INC.: Rich Hastings, Department of Public Works, provided a brief description of the location of the facility, which has been annexed by the Town of Firestone, and stated staff recommends approval of the final release of collateral. In response to Commissioner Rademacher, Mr. Hastings stated the warranty period has concluded and it is a nice facility now within the municipal boundary for the Town of Firestone. Commissioner Rademacher moved to cancel and release said collateral for SPR #432 to Flatiron Constructors, Inc. Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Minutes, January 4, 2012 2012-0042 Page 4 BC0016 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the Consent Agenda. Code Ordinance #2011-12 was approved on final reading and Code Ordinance #2012-2 was approved on first reading. Let the minutes reflect that the above and foregoing actions were attested to and respectfully submitted by the Acting Clerk to the Board. There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:53 a.m. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: �G.w�l 1€t c-5 Sean P. Conwfrv-2fiair Weld County Clerk to the Board > /1 illi Garcia, Pro-Tem BY: �(9yL✓ / JLc�n A Deputy Clerk to the Board too EXCUSED I . / S Barbar Kirkmeyer 1,1 eabe t, ' 11 eu„ C c ( ;� ; ,— David E. Long siirr 4k%St/ flee Douglas 'ademacher Minutes, January 4, 2012 2012-0042 Page 5 BC0016 A Rail to Nowhere -American Stewards EXHIBIT in Le Protecting People and Property IIC)i11 NEWS COORDINATION TRAINING MEMBERSHIP DONATE ABOUT US STORE Search... Register free to view and s ea r•ii all,al aer escars. l.og In Reeistcr Free A Rail to Nowhere juse wanted to let you know Coordination Works 1 Margaret Brick]I December 19.2011 how touch we appmiare the time you devoted to help us Fueled by President Obama vision to build High Speed Rail systems in understand die coordination process. America.California has been working quickly to pass the neeizsmy environmental clearances and start phase one of their statewide project. The Gary and Candace from Nevada proposed California High Speed Rail system would early passengers from the Sun Francisco Bay area to Los Angeles through the productive Central Valley at ee a targeted speed of 220 miles per hour.Phase two would add Sacramento and 4111 San Diego into the system. • Donate California's statewide environmental impact statement was approved by the Federal Rail Administration in 2005. Since then they have segmented the route into eight major sections for which they have begun preparing more detailed environmental studies as required by the National Entironmental Policy Act(NF:PA)mid California's version of the federal act,the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA). As each segment is studied and approved.they will have the environmental clearance they need to begin construction on that segment.pending finantial Ckit,,,r resources from the state and federal governments. The California High Speed Rail Authority(Authority)is the state agency charged . argai with designing and building the project. They Clair it is the largest trinspoitation project being pursued in America lokay. Co17101011 sense would dictate that the first Schedule a Session place to begin the exp.•rimcndal plan would be in either of the major metropolitan areas of San Francisco or loos Angeles. v+•hcre the people who will ride the rail live. San Francisco appears to he the best place to start as residents already depend on public and private transportation modes. Locals commute to work daily by ferry,the BART commuter rail system which reaches iS surrounding communities.and the FREE Download historical cable cars.its well as.private taxi cabs. for Subscribing 'the least favorable place to begin such an ambitious plan where ridership is key to demonstrating the project could be feasible, would be in the middle of the Cenral Valley. Here the population is the lowest on the route and is currently fully dependent ., on the;urnmehile for its transportation needs. However,it is here,the South San Joaquin Valley.where the Authority has Roxeive the pdf 1)o nloed of placed its marker to start. "Cooperation vs.Coordination" when you Subscribe the first two studies up for approval cover er the route from Merced to Bakersfield. The<'luthority has released their segment to our c-Newsletters. Draft Eieironmentd Impact Statements(DEIS)for loth sections. Originally telly allowing 45 days of public comment on both these studies,each document cclnttiniaig 20,000 to;;a,oao es they extended this Sign Up Today Cr pa$ period to 60 days•,a period now dome). They anticipate issuing approval for the segments al the first of the year,a deadline they need to reach in order to secure the tint wave of federal dollar.. These twosegmaents arepounded in the most rural counties on the route with the highest pxra•erty levels and the largest Repel Previous Articles percentage of productive agriculture lands. Local's suspect the reason they were targeted is because they were perceived to be -Prairie Dogs in Wyoming the least able to tight back. Fortunately,on each of these two segments organised landowners and committed elected officials -High Speed Rail in California have stepped tbrv,ard and insisted the Authority c ordinate the study with the local governments they represent. Sand Dunes Lizard in Texas and For the Fresno to Ikikerstield segment it has been the Kings County Board of Supervisors flanked by an accomplished County New Mexico Attorney.land Use Planner and Administrator amongkey other -"Coordination Agency Status• personnel who have raised opposition to the High Speed Rail pettier. 'thy are supported to d.by the Kings County Perm Bur au.whose former Executive Director.Diana Peek,introduced rN e'Not Exist thou to the.coordination stn area -Coordination STOPS Transmission line Deep in the Heart of Texas f ittn'//www A7r1Pri(`nnetpurcir-1e iicirnessrc_reile annfiar,c/n-rsrA;hn4ie.r .— i- l" I /^,n1 tt A Rail to Nowhere-American Stewards Fur the Merced to Fresno study,four school districts and a water district have stepped forward to challenge the Authority's -Two Court Cases Decided for plan.They were introduced to coordination by lon.a time ASI,member Millie Mede's,who helped form the landowners group. Coordination Praserr Our Heritage.which gives the districts the much needed support. -Three Reasons to like NEPA -The Name etthe Garret:Maigation California's Central Valley is the most productive agricultural region in our nation that according to Sauvcr Magazine provides -wv inkrltnaa NRCi?invokes the Data half of A merrica's population with its fruits.vegetables,nuts and other crops. Special refrigerated train cars leave the valley Quality:1st !laity to deliver the frostiest foods to Americas finest restaurants in New York.Boston and other locatious.The agrit•adtttral •One Shah's Solution to Coordination importance of this valley cannot he understatexl. -.%dsona Coordination Legislation Fresno to Bakersfield Eeeotnes'tkxkl"Rill -Coordinating Monument Management The goal of the High Speed Rail is to accommodate future anticipated growth and transportation needs. Using Smart Growth Plans principles,the Authority plans to attract new development along its routes concentrating it around their train stations. Counties like Kings County have been preparing for years for the anticipated growth very carefully protecting their agricultural lands and the productive use of the lands upon which their economy and way of life is based. The rail Authority.however,has completely ignored Kings County's plans and believes instead that they know what is best for the people who live there. As the AMERICAN preferred route makes its way through this part of the Valley-,it veers off the existing corridors in violation of the voters STEWARDS mandate approving development of the rail. It plows a new corridor through this productive region and places one oldie critical stations in prime farmland. American Stewards of Liberty is the only non profit organization that Kings County has objected and insisted that the Authority consider the County's Comprehensive Plan and polities and develop trains local leachers how to use the an alternative that resolves the conflicts between the two. Kings County does not want to see its productive farmland paved coordination process to protect over as has been the fate of so many other prime agricultural lands in our nation. their land.economy and way of life. This unique strategy is just one of Thanks to Diana Peek and the Kings County Farm Bureau,Kings County has insisted the Authority coordinate the project. the things we do to help Americans Kings County Supervisors have held two coordination meetings with the Authority and written two hard-hitting letters to the protect their private property Federal Rail Administration pointing out the flaws and failings of their environmental study. rights. Neither the California Authority nor the Federal Rail Administration have taken into account the local impacts the people will Join or donate today. suffer if the project moves forward.a duty required under the federal environunental law. Kings County has insisted that Federal Rail withdraw the Fresno to Bakersfield study and start over,this time in coordination with the Count, 'l'he Authority has not withdrawn the study,but has agreed to prepare a supplemental stub considering an additional route through Kings County. Pressure from the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S.Army Corp of Engineers convinced them to take a new look. importantly,the delay gives the County the opportunity to further point out the flaws in their plan. Merced to Fresno Situated in the middle of the Merced to Fresno rail segment is the farming community of Choachilla. Backed by the Preserve Our Heritage organization,theChowchiila Union High School District and Ahiew-Dairyltuxl Union School District held their first cereudination meeting with the Authority November 29th. The meeting was six and a half hours long and attended by three project directors from the Authority who answered hard-hitting questions from District members. Representing the Districts were all ten board members,three superintendents,the Chnweirilla Fire Chief.Directors of the Chow-ehilla High 'transportation Department and Special Needs Office,as well as myself. Chowchilla is"Ground Zero'tier the rail.They are in the unique position of potentially hosting the critical"WYE"section of the line:the location where the North-South alignment from Sacramento to l.os Angeles and the East-West alignment from San Francisco to Los Angeles Lynne together. This now quiet community will lx•divided by three separate corridors allowing the trains to change direction without stopping. Approximately every seven minutes,a train will pass through their commturity at an average speed of 22e)miles per hour making the noise equivalent to that of a,iet airplane flying directly overhead. Chow•ehilie will sutler all of the impact and receive none of the benefit.as no station is planned for their area,just the condemnation of their land,division of their community,and loss of the rural quality of life. The Chowrhilla School District will be cut into thirds.The Alciew-Dairyland District could potentially lose half their students, crust of which is through the condemnation of students homes,depending on the route selected. For both Districts,critical bus routes will he rut off raising their cores-nt transportation costs by a minimum of 25%. Some students will have to be picked up as early as s:45 a.m.to make their 8:io class time Special Needs students,who won't be.able to adjust to the disruptive nuise patterns of the jet-like trains.will need to be moved to other schools at the Dimiets'expense,estimated to thew luourccr nrveo«inn..nfae..n«to ..n/......•.. ...L1: a: /. J'.. 1 / •♦ . • e. . .__ . . A Rail to Nowhere- American Stewards cost S3o.00 t a year per student. Over 7o percent of the students that attend these schools qualify for free or reduced meals. making getting these kids to school all that more important. Educating. None of these concerns were considered or studied by the Authority. in fact,it wasn't until the District's coordination meeting that the Authority was made aware of the impacts they were creating in these rural communities.At the conclusion of the We educate Antctit'an.on issues meeting,the School Districts requested that the Authority prepare a supplemental study or the Merced to Presnn DEIS in affecting property:fights anti coordination with the School Districts where they cart consider and resolve these local impacts. individual liberties!breast h our The.:clay following the School Districts'coordination meeting.the Authority staffmade a surprising announcement. They had publications.Standing Ground and decided to recommend to the California High Speed Rail Commission that the entire Chowchilla WYE area be removed from Coordination iVorAs. the Merced to Fresno DEIS. The Authority had informed the School Districts the day prior that they would soon be making their recommendation on a preferred alignment to the California High Speed Rail Commission which mast apprme their selection. 'Hey were planning to do this prior to the next Commissioner's meeting scheduled for December 13th. However,there was no indication that the Authority had changed its mind and would be removing the entireChowelrilla area from the Merced study-. That decision was announced the next day in meetings with stakeholders and the:impacted cities some of which were hastily arranged that morning. tt was during these meetings that the Authority announced the change.The Chowchilla WYE area would be considered in a later segment study called the San dash east-west alignment where the full impact of all the routes could be analyzed together. The Authority's decision leaves a to-mile gap in the North-South alignment. w•v V.x Sec Samr:,,u•.<: A:w `m,>Urt s.ra'Ti};.w,g; .y Caxt� nro The Authority's announcement indicates they 4.y-,roes:,•fr.ti^S Mhrthil•..•.n4N<»;.e4 canoed 4on ar 1 -••••rrwrr.r • ar ` `� tutderstoe d one of the major arguments made ? `� �' ! by the School Districts the:day before:the _, •-� �. y•-v•-•N entire WYE connection should be studied •.." 1 - on N~, together so that the full cumulative impacts of ryi " ': .,, the project on the school districts would be • z .` ..:_.._,r,; t properly evaluated. The San Jose sey,muutt • +,• • + ' i l study-is expected to be released late next year. •. . This will.give the Authority more time to •`.. « rr. -• - r j consider the Chowchilla School District's concerns and more opportunities to properly coordinate. It is a huge victors for the Chowchilla Schools and the Preserve Our Heritage organization. The Authority has taken a major step track in a project most believed was impossible to challenge. After all,the school districts were up against the President's prized prgiect, the mandate of the Federal Rail Administration,and a powerful state argenev driven to build the rail. Ne:tyathdass,the School District representatives never gave up. It took a latter to the Authority and the Governor and intercession by their state representative to bring the Authority to the table. Once there.the School District Directors and Stuff insisted the Authority coonsider the adverse impacts that wotdd harm the people they represent. The Authority's changed position happened because every member representing the schools during the coordination meriting was prepared,poignant,specific,and articulate in their comments and questions to the Authority. After the meeting,the Merced to Fresno protect manager commented on how productive the meeting was. As an engineer he was leaning of unique impacts never before considered and was thankful to he a part of the discussion. The fight is far front over fir Kings County and the Chowchilla Districts,hut they have already gained critical ground- delay and opportunity for their local impacts to be considered and resolved by the Authority as required by law. Now,we have a chance to move polities aside and let well-informed educators and local elected officials through the coordination process insist the law be complied with,and the people impacted respected. Fighting. Training . Winning. Ji1V y.F 2; !;fp :j - hiw ffw= o Fawn w z g l �I: Se vt =LQ " 25o Syr' .- w ^m •olL:; 8av0• • 3(0 s 3 3 ni r e .' .rte as kr -gf CI) §:ff g eft s p�.G r : J >C:Jd. y. O0• Vf/�� > F 4, a � � a } rY . 0 c y, 4• .d fist ''` —I -► Fes" rn,o z �,:o 42 p . 2 C.FO� E i 5$.j ,rt.Aj F-F ., - Pwt d C •^.ter'.�3 'C 0 , a: 8a .20F3 Pld ;=Fs Z Wg w' g otFBo� fC2' °a ui i , . 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