The Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee (POSAC) reviews proposals and advises Parks & Open Space staff and the Board of County Commissioners on open space issues, new land acquisitions, and the management of existing properties.
Parks & Open Space Advisory Committee
Meetings
POSAC usually meets on the fourth Thursday of each month starting at 6:30 p.m. View Calendar
Meetings will be held in a hybrid format where attendees can join through Zoom or in-person at the Boulder County Courthouse, 1325 Pearl St, 3rd Floor, Boulder.
Agenda and registration will be posted one week before the meeting.
Registration is only required for participants who want to provide public comment at the regular meeting. Regular meetings are streamed live through eSCRIBE. Video will display on the agenda page as soon as the meeting begins.
Site Visits
Site visits will not provide an opportunity for formal public comment. Visits are informational only and POSAC will not vote on matters related to items. Space is limited and registration is required.
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How To Participate
Public comments will be accepted from individuals attending the meeting in-person or virtually through the Zoom Webinar.
Speaking Times
Generally, each speaker will have a maximum of three minutes per item. In cases where many comments are expected, speakers may be limited to two minutes or another time limitation if appropriate. Pooling of speaker time will be permitted at the discretion of the chair. All speakers wishing to pool their time must be signed up for and present at the meeting. Time allotted for pooled speakers will be determined by the chair, not to exceed a total of ten minutes (or eight minutes where many comments are expected). Speakers are requested not to repeat statements made by previous speakers other than to express points of agreement or disagreement.
Documents Supporting Public Comment
Documents supporting public comment can be emailed to the POSAC coordinator or printed copies can be provided at the meeting for POSAC members and staff. Public presentations will not be displayed on monitors during public comment.
Alternate Accommodations
Boulder County wants to ensure that everyone has equal access to our programs, activities, and services. To request an Americans with Disability Act (ADA) accommodation, please email ada@bouldercounty.gov, or call 303-441-1386. Submit your request as early as possible, and no later than two business days before the event.
Language Interpretation / Interpretación de Idiomas
Please email posinfo@bouldercounty.gov at least three business days before the meeting to request language interpretation.
Envíe un correo electrónico al posinfo@bouldercounty.gov al menos tres días hábiles antes de la reunión para solicitar interpretación de idiomas.
Meeting Minutes, Agendas, Videos, and Notices
- Sept. 26 Agenda and Video
- Sept. 20 Site Visit Notice
- Aug. 22 Agenda
- Aug. 22 Site Visit Notice
- July 25 Agenda and Video
- July 20 Site Visit Notice
- June 28 Site Visit Notice
- June 27 Agenda and Video
- May 23 Agenda and Video
- April 25 Agenda and Video
- March 28 Agenda and Video
- Feb. 24 Retreat Agenda
- Feb. 22 Agenda and Video
- Jan. 25 Video and Agenda
- Dec. 14 Video and Agenda
- Dec. 5 Video and Agenda
- Nov. 16 Video and Agenda
- Nov. 8 Site Visit Notice
- Oct. 27 Site Visit Notice
- Oct. 26 Video and Agenda
- Sept. 28 Video and Agenda
- Sept. 22 Site Visit Notice
- Aug. 24 Video and Agenda
- July 27 Site Visit Notice
- July 10 Site Visit Notice
- June 27 Video and Agenda
- May 25 Video and Agenda
- April 27 Video and Agenda
- March 23 Video and Agenda
- Feb. 23 Video and Agenda
- Feb. 4 Retreat Agenda
- Jan. 26 Video and Agenda
- Dec. 15 Video and Agenda
- Nov.17 Video and Agenda
- Oct. 27 Video and Agenda
- Sept. 22 Video and Agenda
- Sept. 22 Site Visit Notice
- Aug. 25 Video and Agenda
- Aug. 25 Site Visit Notice
- Aug. 16 Executive Session Notice
- July 28 Video and Agenda
- June 23 Video and Agenda
- June 23 Site Visit Notice
- May 26 Site Visit Notice
- April 28 Video and Agenda
- March 24 Video and Agenda
- Feb. 24 Video and Agenda
- Feb. 5 Retreat Video and Agenda
- Jan. 28 Video and Agenda
- Dec. 16 – Video
- Dec. 16 – Agenda
- Nov. 18 – Video
- Nov. 18 – Minutes
- Nov. 18 – Agenda
- Oct. 28 – Video
- Oct. 28 – Minutes
- Oct. 28 – Agenda
- Oct. 21 – Joint Advisory Boards Video
- Oct. 21 – Joint Advisory Boards Minutes
- Oct. 21 – Joint Advisory Boards Agenda
- Sept. 23 – Video
- Sept. 23 – Minutes
- Sept.23 – Agenda
- Aug. 27 – Site Visit Notice
- Aug. 26 – Video
- Aug. 26 – Minutes
- Aug. 26 – Agenda
- June 24 – Video
- June 24 – Minutes
- June 24 – Agenda
- May 27 – Video
- May 27 – Minutes
- May 27 – Agenda
- April 22 – Video
- April 22 – Minutes
- April 22 – Agenda
- March 25 – Video
- March 25 – Minutes
- March 25 – Agenda
- March 6 – Retreat Video
- March 6 – Retreat Agenda
- Feb. 25 – Video
- Feb. 25 – Minutes
- Feb. 25 – Agenda
- Jan. 28 – Video
- Jan. 28 – Minutes
- Jan. 28 – Agenda
Purpose and Bylaws
POSAC is an advisory board appointed by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) of Boulder County to provide advice to the BOCC and Boulder County Parks & Open Space (BCPOS) department regarding BCPOS plans, programs, and actions.
Advisory Committee Members
Members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners and serve a three year term. Recruitment for board members occurs two times a year, typically in January and July.
- Drew Adams (term ends 2/28/2025)
- Trace Baker (term ends 2/28/2025)
- Carol Byerly (term ends 2/28/2026)
- Paula Fitzgerald (term ends 2/28/2025)
- Janet George (term ends 2/28/2027)
- Kristine Johnson (term ends 2/28/2026)
- Tony Lewis – Chair (term ends 2/28/2026)
- Jackson Moller (term ends 2/28/2025)
- Derek Turner (term ends 2/28/2026)
Contact POSAC Members
Use the comment form below to submit comments to POSAC. Comments are compiled and sent to POSAC members before the monthly meeting. Comments submitted after 3 p.m. on the day of the meeting may not be seen by staff or POSAC before the meeting.
Contact Us
Parks & Open Space
Renata Frye
posinfo@bouldercounty.gov
303-678-6261