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J_CBAC_2023A 12/01/2023 01:38:40 PM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON CAPITOL BUILDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Date 12/01/2023
Attendance
Maria Garcia Berry X
Georgianna Contiguglia X
Dawn DiPrince X
Fenberg X
Richard Lee X
Eric Mandil E
Cindi Markwell X
Kurt Morrison X
Danielle Oliveto X
Vanessa Reilly X
Lindstedt X
Lois Court (Chair) X
Time 01:38:40 PM to 02:36:00 PM
Place SCR 354
This Meeting was called to order by Lois Court (Chair)
This Report was prepared by Jeanette Chapman
Hearing Items Action Taken
Call to Order and Committee Business Committee Discussion Only
Display of Colorado Constitution Committee Discussion Only
Visitor Services and Gold Fund Updates Committee Discussion Only
Statutory Changes Subcommittee Updates Committee Discussion Only
Staff Updates Committee Discussion Only
Updates on Capitol Security Projects Committee Discussion Only

Call to Order and Committee Business - Committee Discussion Only


01:41:38 PM  

Senator Lois Court, Chair, introduced new committee members Vanessa Reilly and Senate President Steve Fenberg.  The committee was tasked with selecting a new vice chair with the departure of Senator Domenick Moreno.



01:42:52 PM
Motion Approve the nomination of Representative William Lindstedt as vice chair of the Capitol Building Advisory Committee.
Moved Lois Court (Chair)
Seconded
Maria Garcia Berry
Georgianna Contiguglia
Dawn DiPrince
Fenberg
Richard Lee
Eric Mandil Excused
Cindi Markwell
Kurt Morrison
Danielle Oliveto
Vanessa Reilly
Lindstedt
Lois Court (Chair)
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection



Display of Colorado Constitution - Committee Discussion Only


01:43:19 PM  
The committee revisited
the discussion of whether to add a display of the original Colorado Constitution
in the Capitol.  The committee heard a presentation from History Colorado
and the State Archives at its February, 2023 meeting.
01:44:05 PM  

Ms. Dawn DiPrince, History Colorado, discussed the history of the proposal which originated from a requirement of Senate Bill 22-012.

01:44:22 PM  
The committee members
discussed options for the display and the potential associated costs.
01:53:46 PM  

Mr. Jason Hanson, History Colorado, responded to questions from the committee about the proposal.

01:58:12 PM  
Committee discussion
continued over the potential display.  Ms. DiPrince suggested associating
the display with the uncoming statehood anniversary celebrations.
02:01:19 PM  

The committee asked History Colorado to prepare information considering several options for a display of the constitution in the Capitol. The committee will discuss these options at the next quarterly meeting in February, 2024,



02:02:45 PM
Motion History Colorado to prepare a report with options for the costs and practicality of a display of the state constitution in the Capitol.
Moved Lindstedt
Seconded
Maria Garcia Berry
Georgianna Contiguglia
Dawn DiPrince
Fenberg
Richard Lee
Eric Mandil Excused
Cindi Markwell
Kurt Morrison
Danielle Oliveto
Vanessa Reilly
Lindstedt
Lois Court (Chair)
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection



Visitor Services and Gold Fund Updates - Committee Discussion Only


02:03:05 PM  
Amanda Clapham, Legislative
Council Staff, discussed the current balance of the Gold Fund.  This
fund is a source of revenue for the advisory committee and is generated
through sales at the gift shop.  She provided a handout of materials
to the committee (Attachment A).
02:04:21 PM  

Natalie Castle, Director, Legislative Council Staff, discussed the current balance of the CBAC account within the Legislative Cash Fund.  The committee receives funding each fiscal year from the executive committee to be used for special projects. Ms. Castle provided a handout to the committee (Attachment B).



Statutory Changes Subcommittee Updates - Committee Discussion Only


02:10:59 PM  

Representative Lindstedt provided an update on the work of the subcommittee to make clarifying changes and updates to elements of the CBAC statute.

02:11:36 PM  
Senator Court made
comments on the process of updating the statute.



Staff Updates - Committee Discussion Only


02:15:35 PM  

Jeanette Chapman, Legislative Council Staff, discussed updates on the Biden presidential portrait, which is now complete. She discussed a potential historic preservation project for the committee to consider to paint the interior dome and rotunda.  She introduced new CBAC staffer, Matt Becker.

02:17:33 PM  
Senator Court made
comments on items of interest from Ms. Chapman's report.



Updates on Capitol Security Projects - Committee Discussion Only


02:18:28 PM  

Richard Lee, Department of Personnel and Administration, updated the committee on the status of the bollard installation and the wedge barrier installation. The committee previously approved these projects and recommended them to the Capital Development Committee. While the bollards installation is almost complete, the wedge barrier installation is delayed due to engineering errors around the parking circle.  Mr. Lee responded to questions from the committee.


02:36:00 PM   The committee adjourned.






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