MINUTES
GMS Committee
August 4, 2021
The meeting of the GMS Committee of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District was called to order at 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 4, 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, 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.
Randy reviewed the Town of Nederland Resolution 2021-11 that was approved in July. Discussion will be held at the Board meeting.
Randy gave an update to the Pope easement staff has been working on at the Walker Recharge Project. Committee gave staff direction on negotiations.
Staff presented a First Amendment to the IGA with the Town of Wiggins and an Operating Agreement regarding the Walker Recharge Project.
RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE IGA WITH TOWN OF WIGGINS, WITH CHANGES AS DISCUSSED.
Motion: Vern Kammerzell
Second: Chad Schafer
MOTION CARRIED
RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE THE OPERATING AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF WIGGINS FOR THE WALKER RECHARGE PROJECT, WITH CHANGES AS DISCUSSED.
Motion: Alan Axton
Second: Chad Schafer
MOTION CARRIED
Randy and Billy reviewed a potential senior water right purchase.
RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO CONSIDER THE HAYSEED DITCH AND RURAL SHARES AS PRESENTED.
Motion: Alan Axton
Second: Chad Schafer
MOTION CARRIED
The Committee reviewed an updated Bernhardt Reservoir Easement with Bernhardt Farms, LLC.
RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE THE BERNHARDT RESERVOIR EASEMENT WITH BERNHARDT FARMS, LLC.
Motion: Chad Schafer
Second: Vern Kammerzell
MOTION CARRIED
Staff discussed the policy regarding Class D reinstatement.
Chairman Frank Eckhardt adjourned the meeting at 11:21 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Ruthanne Schaffer,
Sr Water Accountant