MINUTES OF THE
GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT SUBDISTRICT
OF THE
CENTRAL COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
August 18, 2020
The regular monthly meeting of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District was held on Tuesday, August 18, at the Platteville Town Hall located at 400 Grand Avenue, Platteville. The meeting was called to order at 10:05 AM, and the following Directors were present: Ralph Anders, President; Chad Schafer, Vice President; Everett Kissler; Randy Knutson; Steve Bruntz; Don Rosenbrock; Jim Reasoner; Vern Kammerzell; Doug Dill; Frank Eckhardt; Bret Schmidt; Dave Bernhardt; and Gary Herman. Directors attending via Zoom conference were: Tom Brown; and Alan Axton.
Others present were Randy Ray, Executive Director; William Mihelich, District Engineer; Lynn Kramer, Contracts Manager, Ruthanne Schaffer, Sr Water Accountant; John Mark, Field Operations Assistant; and Tammy Rusch, Office Manager. Special guests were Brad Grasmick and Andy Jones of Lawrence, Jones, Custer and Grasmick; Todd Snidow of Stifel Public Finance; Ed Armbruster of Whitesands Water Engineers and Michael Alexander of Honker Nation.
ACCEPT INTO THE RECORD THE CONSENT CALENDAR, FINANCIALS, AND MINUTES OF MAY AND JUNE AS PRESENTED.
Motion: Chad Schafer
Second: Bret Schmidt
MOTION CARRIED
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
John Mark, Central’s new Field Operations employee was introduced to the Board.
Andy Jones gave an update to the turnback issue. Andy announced he will be leaving the law firm but not retiring. The Board thanked Andy for all his hard work and dedication to Central over the years.
Michael Alexander spoke to the Board regarding two hunting agreements he has presented to Central to continue leasing the Walker and Koenig properties.
APPROVE THE HUNTING LEASES WITH HONKER NATION FOR THE KOENIG AND WALKER PROPERTIES.
Motion: Gary Herman
Second: Chad Schafer
MOTION CARRIED
ACTION ITEMS
APPROVE THE GMS CLASS D IRRIGATION CONTRACT TRANSFER FROM #1142 ROBERT E. AND EDITCH SEIBER TO #1255 EMPIRE LAND CO. LLC.
Motion: Chad Schafer
Second: Gary Herman
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVE THE GMS CLASS D IRRIGATION CONTRACT TRANSFER FROM #710 SEGAL BIG BEND LLLP TO #1256 SHABLE LAND CO LLC.
Motion: Everett Kissler
Second: Doug Dill
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVE THE REVISION TO GMS CLASS D IRRIGATION CONTRACT #460 ROCK FAMILY FARM, LLC TO REDUCE THE CONSUMPTIVE USE FROM 139.61 ACRE FEET TO 49.61ACRE FEET.
Motion: Everett Kissler
Second: Bret Schmidt
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVE A NEW GMS CLASS D NON-IRRIGATION CONTRACT #1254 ROCK FAMILY FARM, LLC FOR 90 ACRE FEET OF CONSUMPTIVE USE.
Motion: Everett Kissler
Second: Frank Eckhardt
MOTION CARRIED
Don & Jeanne Off Partnership withdrew their request to reinstate.
Legal Action
“I MOVE TO ADJOURN THE OPEN MEETING AND GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING POSITIONS RELATIVE TO MATTERS THAT MAY BE SUBJECT TO NEGOTIATIONS, AND/OR INSTRUCTING NEGOTIATORS, UNDER SECTION 24-6-402(4)(E) C.R.S. AND ALSO FOR A CONFERENCE WITH THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING LEGAL ADVICE ON SPECIFIC LEGAL QUESTIONS UNDER SECTION 24-6-402(4)(B) C.R.S.”
Motion: Don Rosenbrock
Second: Bret Schmidt
MOTION CARRIED at 11:02AM
APPOINT RALPH ANDERS, GARY HERMAN, AND JIM REASONER TO A NEGOTIATION COMMITTEE FOR THE SALE OF THE STRAIGHT PROPERTY, WITH A STAFF LIASON OF WILLIAM MIHELICH.
Motion: Alan Axton
Second: Randy Knutson
MOTION CARRIED
ADJOURN FOR LUNCH AND RECONVIENE.
Legal Reports
Brad Grasmick reviewed the resume.
FILE STATEMENT OF OPPOSITION, CASE NO. 20CW3093, RAINDANCE METROPOTAN DISTRICT NO 1.
Motion: Randy Knutson
Second: Bret Schmidt
MOTION CARRIED WITH ALAN AXTON VOTING NAY
FILE STATEMENT OF OPPOSITION, CASE NO 20CW3096, EAST CHERRY CREEK VALLEY WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT AND UNITED WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT.
Motion: Alan Axton
Second: Gary Herman
MOTION CARRIED
FILE STATEMENT OF OPPOSITION, CASE NO 20CW3103, THE CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER
Motion: Everett Kissler
Second: Frank Eckhardt
MOTION CARRIED WITH ALAN AXTON VOTING NAY
Brad gave an update on a Lupton Bottoms change case Castle Pines North is preparing to go to trial on in November.
Subdistrict Action:
APPROVE THE VIOLA FRANK AMENDED RECHARGE AGREEMENT.
Motion: Dave Bernhardt
Second: Frank Eckhardt
MOTION CARRIED
DIRECT STAFF TO EXPLORE LEASE AND BUILDING MODIFICATION OPTIONS AND PUT THE BUILDING OF THE HOKESTRA SHOP ON HOLD.
Motion: Don Rosenbrock
Second: Randy Knutson
MOTION CARRIED
RATIFY THE SIGNING OF THE DOMINGUEZ-HERNANDEZ GIC PURCHASE CONTRACT.
Motion: Gary Herman
Second: Steve Bruntz
MOTION CARRIED
Staff Action:
There was none.
Presidents Report
Ralph spoke to the Board regarding the audit report that was given at the last Board meeting by The Adams Group, LLC. Each Committee will continue to handle their own budgets and no finance committee will be created.
STAFF IS TO CONFIRM WITH THE ADAMS GROUP, LLC THAT THEIR CONTRACT WITH CENTRAL IS EXPIRED AND STAFF IS TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR THE 2020 AUDIT.
Motion: Chad Schafer
Second: Gary Herman
MOTION CARRIED WITH ALAN AXTON VOTING NAY
Subdistrict Report:
An update was given on the Walker Recharge Project.
Billy Mihelich presented the current figures for recharge and storage and reviewed the operations plans for the upcoming months.
Unscheduled Business
Discussion was held regarding the purchase of Whitney Ditch shares by Aurora.
New Business
A constituent met with staff regarding his water allotment contract. Contract holder would like to transfer his contract to South Adams Water and Sanitation District. Board gave Randy direction.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 3:29 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ruthanne Schaffer
Sr Water Accountant