January 2, 2019 WAS Committee Minutes

The meeting of the WAS Committee of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District was called to order at 1:20 P.M. on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 by Randy Knutson at Central’s office at 3209 West 28^th Street in Greeley. Committee members present were Randy Knutson, Bret Schmidt and Gary Herman.  Board members absent were David Bernhardt and Steve Bruntz.  Staff members present were Randy Ray, William Mihelich, Lynn Kramer and Ruthanne Schaffer.

Randy gave an update on the Walker Recharge Project.  Staff and consultants are continuing to work on the Walker pipeline, easements, and decree.

The Greeley Irrigation Company recharge agreement has expired, and staff is recommending to renew under the same terms.

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO RENEW THE GIC RECHARGE EASEMENT WITH SAME TERM AND CONDITIONS AS BEFORE.
Motion:  Bret Schmidt
Second:  Gary Herman
MOTION CARRIED

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE BYPASS AGREEMENTS WITH CER FOR THE OGILVY AND BIJOU BYPASSES AT A $15,000 BUY IN FEE PER STRUCTURE AND $100/AF RUNNING FEE FOR ACTUAL WATER RUN.
Motion:  Bret Schmidt
Second:  Gary Herman
MOTION CARRIED

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE ACWWA AND ECCV AUG STATION AGREEMENTS FOR FIDCO AUG STATION FOR $20,000 PER ENTITY PER STATION, PRE-PAID BEFORE ANY WATER IS RUN.
Motion:  Gary Herman
Second:  Bret Schmidt
MOTION CARRIED

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO RENEW THE PEGGRAM GRAZING LEASE FOR 2019 UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS 2018.
Motion:  Gary Herman
Second:  Bret Schmidt
MOTION CARRIED

Randy and David Hunt met with Anadarko regarding renewing the lease agreement under the original terms and conditions for a 3-year term.

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO CONSIDER RENEWAL OF THE ANADARKO/PVIC AUG GROUP LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE NEXT 3 YEARS.
Motion:  Bret Schmidt
Second:  Gary Herman
MOTION CARRIED

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE THE PVIC AUG GROUP RECHARGE CREDIT LEASE.
Motion:  Gary Herman
Second:  Bret Schmidt
MOTION CARRIED

William gave an update to the Committee that Aurora will have the new 10-year water lease approved by next week, the lease starts at the end of the current Aurora lease.

Lynn presented 2 permanent contract transfers.

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE THE PERMANENT CONTRACT TRANSFERS FROM UNITED WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT CONTRACTS #935 AND #1027 TO 70 RANCH LLC CONTINGENT UPON ALL OF THE 70 RANCH INCLUDING INTO WAS.
Motion:  Gary Herman
Second:  Bret Schmidt

MOTION CARRIED

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE THE PERMANENT CONTRACT TRANSFER FROM PREMIER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTS CONTRACT #1214 TO BLAS S. CHAVEZ CONTINGENT UPON CHAVEZ INCLUDING LAND INTO WAS.
Motion:  Bret Schmidt
Second:  Gary Herman
Chairman Randy Knutson adjourned the meeting at 3:03 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Ruthanne Schaffer
Sr Water Accountant