MINUTES
WAS Committee
February 3, 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, February 3, 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, David Bernhardt, and Steve Bruntz. Gary Herman and Bret Schmidt joined the meeting via zoom. Staff members present were Randy Ray, William (Billy) Mihelich, Lynn Kramer, and Ruthanne Schaffer. No guests were present.

The Committee discussed chair and vice-chair positions and Dave Bernhardt will remain Chairman and Steve Bruntz as Vice-Chair.

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.

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.

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO UTILIZE THE 2012 CCWCD BOND FUNDS TO PURCHASE THE MEINING FARM, FULLY UTILIZE ALL ALLOCATED FUNDS FOR WAS.
Motion: Randy Knutson
Second: Steve Bruntz
MOTION CARRIED

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE THE SALE OF THE 14 SHARES OF FULTON DITCH WATER FROM GMS TO WAS.
Motion: Steve Bruntz
Second: Randy Knutson
MOTION CARRIED

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE THE EASEMENT AND RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT WITH CC FARM, LLC AS PRESENTED.
Motion: Gary Herman
Second: Steve Bruntz
MOTION CARRIED

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE THE EASEMENT AND RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT WITH DITTMER FARMS, LLC FOR $5,000.
Motion: Steve Bruntz
Second: Bret Schmidt
MOTION CARRIED

Lynn presented the current Amended Policy Resolution Regarding Water Allotment Contracts. The Committee has reviewed the policy and discussion was held on whether to make changes to the policy or not. Currently the Committee will keep the policy as is and will review again in March.

Billy reviewed current WAS Projection scenarios and reviewed last year’s quotas.

Chairman David Bernhardt adjourned the meeting at 3:07 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Ruthanne Schaffer,
Sr Water Accountant