Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2017 02 08

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes January 11th 2016 Page 3 of 6 E. Proposed Process for 2018 Elections— Helen shared that she had been pondering some changes to the OSAB election process. She proposed that the board calls for candidates in the fall, then votes upon them in January, giving potential candidates more time. She also proposed a change where the Vice -Chair is actually a Chair -Elect for the following year, allowing the baton to pass more smoothly. She also asked if there was any interest in creating term limits for the board's elected officials. Laura commented that while she approved of term limits in principal, she wasn't overly concerned about them for this board. Fiona liked the idea of a Vice -Chair phase-in process. Ember said she may have to double check that such a system adheres to the bylaws for the board in the City charter. F. Officer Election for Chair, Vice -Chair, and Secretary. Laura nominated Helen to continue being the OSAB Chair. Fiona seconded. Helen expressed that while she was happy to be Chair for one more year, she was hoping to stand aside after this year. Mike was absent, but had communicated to Helen that he was willing to continue being Vice -Chair. Helen nominated Laura to be secretary. The only proposed slate was Helen -Mike -Laura. The board voted unanimously for Helen as Chair, Mike as Vice - Chair, Laura as Secretary for 2017. X. Discussion Item: Draft 2016 OSAB Accomplishments The packet included the Helen's draft document of the OSAB Goals and Action Update. The section headings reflected the priorities identified during OSAB's 2016 brainstorming activity. Helen went through the list, asking for comments on each. 1. Acquisition. Laura wanted to include specific mention of Missy's letter to City Council about diverse methods of land conservation. She commented that document was a very important reflection of the board's expertise and priorities, and wanted to make sure it continued to make an impact on Council. The board agreed. 2. Resource Management. Laura suggested adding OSAB's continued advocacy for controlled burns at Davidson Mesa. The board agreed. 3. Wayfinding. No comments/improvements suggested. 4. Dog Issues. Laura suggested including mention of the newly -formed "Dog Issues" Tiger Team with Mike Schantz and PPLAB's Mike F. The board agreed. 5. Ranger/Education. Helen suggested that the hiring of the ranger position is a pretty big "checked box" for OSAB and may not need to remain as a listed goal, though she hastened to add that OSAB would continue to advocate for the ranger program. Ember reported that the City Council has strongly directed that the ranger be focused on enforcement, so the ranger may not really nest under the "Education" priority any more. 6. Other. The board didn't have anyone who wanted to advocate specifically for creation of a cross-country ski trail at Harney Lastoka, so it was dropped from the list. XI. Discussion Item: City Council Sub Program Goals & OSAB Responsibilities - Ember shared a few announcements regarding the budget. City Council and the Finance Committee have been reprograming the City budget. They have divided the OS 5