MINUTES
WAS Committee
May 8, 2019
The meeting of the WAS Committee of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District was called to order at 1:08 P.M. on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 by David Bernhardt at Central’s office at 3209 West 28th Street in Greeley. Committee members present were Randy Knutson, Gary Herman, Bret Schmidt and David Bernhardt. Board member absent was Steve Bruntz. Staff members present were Randy Ray, William Mihelich (Billy), and Ruthanne Schaffer.
Staff gave an update on the Walker Recharge Project and provided an update of the status of a partnership with Orphan Wells of Wiggins. The Committee reviewed a draft IGA with the town of Wiggins. Staff provided an update to the on-going negotiation with the Bijou Ditch Co. Board of Directors for the pipeline crossing requirements.
Staff provided updates on easement agreements and recharge pond designs included in the Walker Recharge Project.
Staff met with a local irrigation company to discuss long-term leasing opportunities that may become available as a result of a change of use relying on Alternate Transfer Methods (ATMs). Staff discussed the benefits of these additional supplies including offsetting expiring municipal leases.
RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE SENDING THE LETTER OF INTEREST TO THE NEW CACHE LA POUDRE IRRIGATION COMPANY.
Motion: Gary Herman
Second: Bret Schmidt
MOTION CARRIED
Staff provided an update on the diligence findings and the status of the negotiations for the Senior Water Rights made available to the District for purchase.
RECOMMEND TO STAFF TO MAKE A COUNTEROFFER ON THE SENIOR WATER RIGHTS AS DISCUSSED IN THE COMMITTEE MEETING.
Motion: Gary Herman
Second: Randy Knutson
MOTION CARRIED
RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE THE POLICY REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, AND REHABILITATION FUND.
Motion: Bret Schmidt
Second: Randy Knutson
MOTION CARRIED
RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE THE POLICY AND AGREEMENT FOR USE OF BYPASS AND AUGMENTATION STRUCTURES
Motion: Gary Herman
Second: Randy Knutson
MOTION CARRIED
RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO GRANDFATHER THE GODREY DITCH AUG STATION AGREEMENT WITH LASALLE PURSUANT TO THE AGREEMENT USED WHEN THE AUGMENTATION STRUCTURE WAS CONSTRUCTED.
Motion: Gary Herman
Second: Bret Schmidt
MOTION CARRIED
Randy presented a meter tampering violation to the Committee and options were discussed on how to handle the violation.
The Committee directed staff to investigate options available to the member that would satisfy State and Decree requirements to make the well operational again.
Staff discussed upgrades to the interior and exterior lighting at the District office and the bid that was received from O’Neil Electric to complete the work.
RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE AND ACCEPT THE BID FROM O’NEIL ELECTRIC TO CHANGE/UPGRADE ALL INDOOR AND OUTDOOR LIGHTING AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE FROM INCANDESCENT OR FLORESCENT TO L.E.D.
Motion: Gary Herman
Second: Bret Schmidt
MOTION CARRIED
Chairman David Bernhardt adjourned the meeting at 3:25 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Ruthanne Schaffer
Sr Water Accountant