MINUTES
CCWCD Committee
February 2, 2021

The meeting of the CCWCD Committee of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District was called to order at 11:03 A.M. on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 by Don Rosenbrock at the office of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District located at 3209 W 28th Street, Greeley, Colorado. Committee members present were Don Rosenbrock, Everett Kissler and Ralph Anders. Committee member attending via Zoom conference was Jim Reasoner and Doug Dill. Committee member absent was Jim Reasoner. Staff present were Randy Ray, William (Billy) Mihelich and Ruthanne Schaffer.

The CCWCD Committee will continue to keep Don Rosenbrock as Committee Chair and Everett Kissler as Vice Chair.

Discussion was held on the fee and term for the Rinn Valley Recreation Project.

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DISTRICT AND SUMMIT WAKE PARK FOR A 5 YEAR TERM WITH OPTION TO RENEW FOR ADDITIONAL 3 YEAR EXTENSIONS, ANNUAL PAYMENT OF $65,000 AND 8% OF GROSS REVENUE, THE PERCENTAGE OF GROSS REVENUE TO THE DISTRICT WILL INCREASE BY 0.5% ANNUALLY.
Motion: Ralph Anders
Second: Doug Dill
MOTION CARRIED

The Committee discussed bonding and protection of the district if the agreement terminates, cost for site reclamation and clean up if necessary.

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO REQUIRE SUMMIT WAKE PARK TO OBTAIN A $250,000 BOND OR FUND AN ESCROW ACCOUNT WITH A RATE AGREEABLE TO BOTH PARTIES.
Motion: Ralph Anders
Second: Everett Kissler
MOTION CARRIED

Randy gave an update on the Walker Recharge Project. The Request for Bids for the wells and pumps is scheduled to be released this week.

The first payment of Central’s 1st Cost of Storage Loan for Chatfield is due in 2021 which is interest only and principal payments will begin in 2022. Discussion was held whether to make payments on this loan or to pay it off immediately.
RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO PAY OFF THE CHATFIELD FIRST COST OF STORAGE LOAN WITH CWCB.
Motion: Everett Kissler
Second: Doug Dill
MOTION CARRIED

Randy and Billy reviewed with the Committee options for a supplemental augmentation plan.

Adjourned and Reconvened for lunch.

The Committee reviewed a letter drafted by staff to send to Central’s Box Elder Creek members.

Randy reviewed a summary of funds available by district and subdistrict, projects, and possible ways of funding them all.

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO PROCEED WITH THE PROJECTS AND COST ALLOCATIONS AS PRESENTED BY STAFF.
Motion: Ralph Anders
Second: Everett Kissler
MOTION CARRIED

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE THE MODIFIED LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MEINING CATTLE COMPANY, LLC.
Motion: Ralph Anders
Second: Everett Kissler
MOTION CARRIED

Tammy updated the Committee on the Public Information Budget and the Children’s Water Festival. There is a meeting later this month to discuss moving forward with the Confluence Institute now that Ray Tschillard is retiring.

Chairman Don Rosenbrock adjourned the meeting at 1:59 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Ruthanne Schaffer,
Sr Water Accountant