Fort Collins Audubon Society
Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, March 6, 2003

ATTENDEES: Dale Agger, Jackie Boss, Scott Cobble, Sheryl Davies, Beth Dillon, Phil Friedman, Ron Harden, Lynne Hull, Nick Komar, Marcia Maeda, Ann Molison, and John Waddell

 OTHERS PRESENT: Carl Chambers, Paul Fromme, David Lauer, David Smeltzer, and Cherie Trine

 The meeting was called to order by Phil Friedman at 7:03 P.M.

 J. Waddell distributed a document showing credits and debits. Postage increased 50%.

 INTRODUCTIONS: Everyone made a brief statement of introduction when all presenters had arrived.

 NEW BUSINESS:

                 A.  Innovative Use of Small Diameter Wood

                      1.  Dale Agger indicated that similar announcements had been included in the past. 

                      2.  Beth Dillon moved to approve inclusion. Ron Harden seconded the motion. 

                      3.  Phil Friedman made a friendly amendment that approval hinge upon the request being legitimate and to ask Bill Miller to follow up on it.  The motion was approved.

                 B.  Procession of the River Species

                      1.  The discussion centered on if/when to include a flyer in the Ptarmigan. 

                      2.  Lynne Hull indicated the Procession would cover the cost of the flyer. Further, she indicated she would get the flyer to Laurie Zuckerman in time to get it to the printing house by the April deadline.

                      3.  Jackie Boss moved to include the flyer. Dale Agger seconded the motion. The motion passed.

                C.  Fluoride

                      1.   Cherie Trine, of the Sierra Club, presented concerns with fluoride in the municipal
                            water supply. She handed out multiple documents to support her argument.  She requested
                            that Fort Collin’s Audubon produces a resolution similar to that of her organization. 

                      2.   Beth Dillon suggested the board again discuss the issue prior to the city making a final decision on the issue. Also, Beth read a statement from Rick Harness concerning the issue. 

                      3.   No motion was made on the issue.

                D.  Watson Lake

                      1.   Paul Fromme, of Trout Unlimited, presented historical information. He indicated the Watson section of the Poudre had de-watered in the past.

                      2.   David Lauer, of Friends of the Poudre, indicated they are asking for Fort Collins Audubon’s support and possibly funds.

                      3.   David Smeltzer, CDOW manager of Watson Fish Hatchery, indicated that section of the Poudre had been periodically dewatering for about 30 years.

                      4.   Carl Chambers, a hydrologist with the USFS, indicated that river restoration would only be cost efficient if there was a guaranteed flow of water.                                                     

                      5.   John Waddell proposed a letter of support of the feasibility study for restoration. Ron

                            Harden seconded the motion. The motion passed. Beth Dillon abstained.

                E. Loveland Rotary Club

                     1.   Ron Harden agreed to speak on April 3^rd.  

                F.  WNV Program in June

                     1.   Jackie Boss agreed to look into room availability.

                     2.   Dale Agger moved to postpone discussion until April. The motion was seconded. The motion passed.

                 G.  Reimburse Rick Harness

                     1.   Dale Agger moved to reimburse Rick Harness for the cost of the Sibley book for the Rocky
                            Mountain Raptor Program’s Auction.  Jackie Boss seconded the motion.  The motion
                            passed.

                H. Kaufman Field Trip

                     After much discussion, Ann Molison moved that:

                     1.   Bids for the field trip begin at $35.00 for a 3½ trip with Kenn Kaufman on Friday morning, May 9^th.

                     2.   The top 12 individuals, with submitted bids, would go on the trip.

                     3.   Notify the winners by mail.

                     4.   Other bidders would be provided with three options:

                                a)  Have their bid returned

                                b)  Donate their bid to Fort Collins Audubon

                                c)  Take a consolation trip

                     5.   Nick Komar to write up the details, including who would lead the consolation trip, in time

                            for a newsletter announcement.

                     Ron Harden seconded the motion. The motion passed.

 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Approval pending.

 NOTE: Because of the busy agenda at this meeting all Officer and Committee reports will be distributed by email to the full Board.

TICKLER LIST: 

                A.  Chapter Forms:

                      1.  Checklists:  Nick Komar to update

                      2. Membership Brochures:  Jackie Boss and Marcia Maeda volunteered to work with Beth  
                          Dillon and Bill Miller.

                      3.  Stationary: Phil Friedman to speak to Laurie Zuckerman about creating an electronic logo.

                B.  Extended Field Trips: Will review Phil Friedman’s proposed policy at the April meeting.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

                A. Ann Molison attended the March 6^th meeting regarding the Fossil Creek Widening Project.

                      1.   Ann indicated the widening would occur on the east side of the road.

                      2.   Audubon concerns should be directed to Mark Sears.

                      3.   Ann distributed a paper on Fossil Creek Basin flooding history.

                      4.   Nick Komar moved for Fort Collins Audubon to issue a public statement based on

                             Bill Miller’s knowledge of the issue. Jackie Boss seconded the motion. The motion passed.

ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned shortly after 10:00 P.M.

Scott Cobble
Secretary