Bruce Vincent and Chas Vincent: Coordination Plan:

"3:30 PM: Bruce Vincent and Chas Vincent: Coordination Plan: In 2000 it was petitioned that the county begin coordinating with other agencies for forest management issues. If a species is in trouble the first agency that takes the initiative will control the status of that species. But it will all take funding with a lot of money behind it. Commissioner Windom asked what would get the ball rolling.

Bruce said that Communities for a great Northwest would be interested in being the lead organization. The committee would be hand picked by CGNW. They would like to get people of all walks of life involved. They have a few people in mind already.

Commissioner Konzen has many doubts that this can work. He feels that personalities will get involved and the committee will turn into a fight like in years past. If CGNW pick the member there may be a perceived agenda. RS-2477 road issues were discussed.

Bruce Vincent stated that Communities for a Great Northwest has been around for 20 years and should be involved in this committee. They should be involved in this committee. John Williams from the University of Oregon will be in Kalispell on the 29th and 30th to explain how this worked for his county. Flathead County is paying for him to come. Bruce would like the Commissioners to attend.

Bruce stated that the only decision that needs to be made right now is if they can go forward with this. He will bring a list to the Commissioners of people that may want be involved. They would rather not do the petition again. He feels that the petition process will get people involved that simply want to cause trouble. "

Source
http://www.lincolncountymt.us/Minutes/docs/2007/OCTOBER/Oct24.pdf