MINUTES OF THE
GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT SUBDISTRICT OF THE
CENTRAL COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
March 15, 2022
The regular monthly meeting of the Groundwater Management Subdistrict of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District was held on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at the office of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District located at 3209 W. 28th St. Greeley, Colorado. The meeting was called to order at 10:00 A.M., and the following Directors were present: Ralph Anders, President; Chad Schafer, Vice President; Bret Schmidt, Treasurer; Frank Eckhardt, At Large; Vern Kammerzell; Randy Knutson; Steve Bruntz; Don Rosenbrock; Dave Bernhardt; Everett Kissler and Doug Dill, and Alan Axton. Directors attending via Zoom conference were Gary Herman and Tom Brown.
Others present were William Mihelich, District Engineer and Lynn Kramer, Contracts Manager. Special guest was Brad Grasmick of Lawrence Custer Grasmick Jones & Donovan.
ACCEPT INTO THE RECORD THE CONSENT CALENDAR, FINANCIALS, AND MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 2022 AS PRESENTED.
Motion: DOUG DILL
Second: DAVE BERNHARDT
MOTION CARRIED
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
Liz Schneider, Conservation Technician with West Greeley Conservation District, addressed the board regarding programs offered by the district.
Action Items
Lynn Kramer presented Petitions for Water Allotment Contracts needing board approval.
MOVE TO APPROVE THE NAME CHANGE FOR GMS CLASS D IRRIGATION WATER ALLOTMENT CONTRACT #595 BERNICE M. LOEFFLER TRUST.
Motion: DAVE BERNHARDT
Second: BRET SCHMIDT
MOTION CARRIED
MOVE TO APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF GMS WATER ALLOTMENT CONTRACT #732 STREAR FARMS COMPANY TO GMS WATER ALLOTMENT CONTRACT #1302 DAVID W. AND KAYLEEN J. HUNT.
Motion: DAVE BERNHARDT
Second: BRET SCHMIDT
MOTION CARRIED
MOVE TO APPROVE THE REVISED GMS CLASS D IRRIGATION WATER ALLOTMENT CONTRACT #1289 INTERNATIONAL FARMS LLC.
Motion: DAVE BERNHARDT
Second: BRET SCHMIDT
MOTION CARRIED
MOVE TO APPROVE THE GMS CLASS D NON-IRRIGATION WATER ALLOTMENT CONTRACT #1301 INTERNATIONAL FARMS LLC.
Motion: CHAD SCHAFER
Second: DAVE BERNHARDT
MOTION CARRIED
MOVE TO CANCEL GMS CLASS D IRRIGATION WATER ALLOTMENT CONTRACT #714 ROGER SHARP AND DELETE THE WELLS FROM THE GMS DECREE.
Motion: BRET SCHMIDT
Second: VERN KAMMERZELL
MOTION CARRIED
The board discussed a request made by Reck Real Estate regarding auctioning Water Allotment Contracts and providing Reck a list of contract holders.
Legal Reports
Brad Grasmick had no statements of opposition to recommend to the board.
Brad gave a Water Court update and legislative update.
Subdistrict Action
Billy discussed the proposal from J-2 regarding gravel mining at the Meining farm. He also reviewed a meeting with David Hunt and talked about the options for the use of the pipeline and the need for a feasibility study.
Billy reviewed an Easement and Right of Way Agreement with CC Farm LLC.
MOVE TO ALLOW STAFF TO CONTINUE TO NEGOTIATE THE EASEMENT FOR THE PIPELINE TO DITTMER RECHARGE.
Motion: RANDY KNUTSON
Second: BRET SCHMIDT
MOTION CARRIED
Billy updated the board on the progress of the Meadow Island #1 Excess Capacity Agreement.
The board reviewed the Siebring Reservoir bids for construction and river restoration work.
MOVE TO ACCEPT THE W.W. BACKHOE & DOZER SERVICES, INC BID FOR SIEBRING RESERVOIR.
Motion: DON ROSENBROCK
Second: BRET SCHMIDT
MOTION CARRIED
The board reviewed the bid for the Walker Shop domestic well.
MOVE TO ACCEPT THE BID FROM CANFIELD DRILLING COMPANY TO DRILL THE DOMESTIC WELL AT THE WALKER SHOP.
Motion: CHAD SCHAFER
Second: DOUG DILL
MOTION CARRIED WITH RANDY KNUTSON VOTING NAY
Billy reviewed the work needed at Hokestra Reservoir and the bid submitted by L.E.C. Construction.
MOVE TO ACCEPT THE L.E.C. CONSTRUCTION HOKESTRA RESERVOIR BID, SEND A LETTER AND INVOICE TO WELD COUNTY SEEKING COMPENSATION FOR THE SLURRY WALL DEFECT AND INVESTIGATE AN INSURANCE CLAIM FOR THE SAME.
Motion: ALAN AXTON
Second: RANDY KNUTSON
MOTION CARRIED
MOVE TO SET THE 2022-2023 GMS QUOTA AT 45%.
Motion: EVERETT KISSLER
Second: CHAD SCHAFER
MOTION CARRIED
Staff Action
There was none.
Presidents Report
There was none.
Water Quality Report
There was none.
Subdistrict Report
Billy Mihelich provided the operational reports and reviewed the snowpack and precipitation outlooks.
Secretaries Report
Billy informed the board of the Big T and Beeline meeting today.
The board reviewed a report regarding the Adams County Audit and how it may affect property tax collections.
The board watched a video about Nebraska’s project to restore a canal and enforce and old agreement with Colorado regarding the South Platte River flows.
Billy showed pictures of the progress at the Walker Recharge site.
Billy updated the board on the staff retreat. Brad discussed having the monthly meeting with Ed and Billy regarding statements of opposition.
Billy informed the board of how much Randy appreciates the field staff and the work they do.
GMDA – Copper Mountain June 20 – 22, 2022.
Billy updated the board on the progress of the Supplemental Aug Plan.
New Business
There was none.
MOVE TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.
Motion: EVERETT KISSLER
Second: DAVE BERNHARDT
MOTION CARRIED
The regular meeting was adjourned at 1:57 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lynn Kramer