MINUTES
GMS Committee
February 3, 2021

The meeting of the GMS Committee of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District was called to order at 9:04 A.M. on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 by Frank Eckhardt at the office of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District located at 3209 W 28th Street, Greeley, Colorado. Committee members present were Vern Kammerzell, Frank Eckhardt, and. Committee members present via Zoom was Chad Schafer and Alan Axton. Committee member absent was Tom Brown. Staff members present were Randy Ray, William (Billy) Mihelich, Lynn Kramer, and Ruthanne Schaffer. No guests were present.

The Committee reviewed the Chair and Vice-Chair and consensus was to keep Frank Eckhardt as Chair and Chad Schafer as Vice-Chair.

MOVE TO RETAIN FRANK ECKHARDT AS CHAIR AND NOMINATE CHAD SCHAFER AS VICE-CHAIR OF THE GMS COMMITTEE.
Motion: Alan Axton
Second: Vern Kammerzell
MOTION CARRIED

The Committee reviewed the Central Committee motions for the agreement with Summit Wake Park at Rinn Valley.

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DISTRICT AND SUMMIT WAKE PARK FOR A 3 YEAR TERM WITH OPTION TO RENEW FOR ADDITIONAL 3 YEAR EXTENSIONS, ANNUAL PAYMENT OF $80,000 FOR YEARS 1-3 AND 6% OF GROSS REVENUE.
Motion: Chad Schafer
Second: Vern Kammerzell
MOTION CARRIED WITH ALAN AXTON ABSTAINING

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 goal is to have all wells and motors installed in June.

Staff sent a copy of the final invoice to the Kissler’s for the new Kissler recharge pond. The pond is finished and will be surveyed soon.

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

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.

The Committee directed staff to contact Stifel regarding issuing more bonds under the GMS 2018 approval.

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO UTILIZE THE 2012 CCWCD BOND FUNDS TO PURCHASE THE MEINING FARM.
Motion: Vern Kammerzell
Second: Chad Schafer
MOTION CARRIED

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO EXPLORE THE PURCHASE OF THE FARM AND SENIOR WATER RIGHTS AS DISCUSSED IN COMMITTEE AND INSTRUCT STAFF TO BRING FINANCING OPTIONS TO THE BOARD.
Motion: Vern Kammerzell
Second: Chad Schafer
MOTION CARRIED WITH ALAN VOTING NAY

The Committee discussed the leasing of the Meining property and will review a modified lease at the Board meeting.

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE THE SALE OF THE 14 SHARES OF FULTON DITCH WATER FROM GMS TO WAS.
Motion: Alan Axton
Second: Chad Schafer
MOTION CARRIED

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE THE EASEMENT AND RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT WITH CC FARM, LLC AS PRESENTED.
Motion: Alan Axton
Second: Vern Kammerzell
MOTION CARRIED

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE THE EASEMENT AND RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT WITH DITTMER FARMS, LLC FOR $5,000.
Motion: Alan Axton
Second: Vern Kammerzell
MOTION CARRIED

Lynn presented the current Amended Policy Resolution Regarding Water Allotment Contracts. The Committee discussed the current policy and will continue discussion at the board meeting.

Billy reviewed the current quota scenarios.

Chairman Frank Eckhardt adjourned the meeting at 12:28 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Ruthanne Schaffer,
Sr Water Accountant