MINUTES
WAS Committee
September 8, 2021

The meeting of the WAS Committee of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District was called to order at 1:01 P.M. on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 by David Bernhardt at the office of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District located at 3209 W 28th Street, Greeley, Colorado. Committee members present were Randall Knutson, Bret Schmidt, and Steve Bruntz. David Bernhardt joined the meeting via zoom. Board member absent was Gary Herman. Staff members present were Randy Ray, William (Billy) Mihelich, Danyelle Hart, and Ruthanne Schaffer. No guests were present.

Randy reviewed assessed evaluations from 2016 to preliminary 2022 by county and district/subdistrict.

Danyelle reviewed the 2022 preliminary budget for WAS. Discussion was held and changes discussed.

Staff is currently in the process of switching banks and accounting software to streamline the accounting process.

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE THE SWITCH FROM WELLS FARGO BANK AND FIRST NATIONAL BANK TO JP MORGAN/CHASE AND CONTRACT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGY FOR IN HOUSE ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE.
Motion: Bret Schmidt
Second: Randy Knutson
MOTION CARRIED

Danyelle gave an update on the current audit, and she has scheduled the firm to present the final audit at the September Board Meeting.

Randy spoke to the Committee about the farm and senior water shares that are available east of Kersey. The Committee also reviewed a listing for a farm with a WAS Contract and recharge pond. Staff will investigate and do research on the property with the WAS contract and present to the Board.

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO LOOK INTO DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND TRAINING OF DITCHRIDERS WITHIN THE DISTRICTS.
Motion: Randy Knutson
Second: Bret Schmidt
MOTION CARRIED

Discussion was held regarding purchasing iPads and third-party software for Board members to use in lieu of preparing paper packets for all meetings.

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO PURCHASE 20 OF THE 10.9 IPAD AIRS FOR BOARD MEMBER USE IN 2021 AND COORDINATING SOFTWARE.
Motion: Bret Schmidt
Second: Randy Knutson
MOTION CARRIED

Randy reviewed a building design and bid to cover/insulate the surge tank at Walker and house the mower, tractor, and 4-10 from Agrifab Inc. Staff is requesting bids from other companies to present at the Board meeting.

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO ACCEPT THE BID FROM AGRIFAB INC FOR THE WALKER SHOP CONTINGENT UPON RECEIVING OTHER BIDS.
Motion: Steve Bruntz
Second: Randy Knutson
MOTION CARRIED

Chairman David Bernhardt adjourned the meeting at 3:16 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Ruthanne Schaffer,
Sr Water Accountant