MINUTES OF THE
GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT SUBDISTRICT
OF THE
CENTRAL COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
March 19, 2019
The regular meeting of the Groundwater Management Subdistrict Board of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District was held on Tuesday February 19, 2019, at the office of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District located at 3209 W 28 St, Greeley Colorado. The meeting was called to order at 10:04 AM, and the following Directors were present: Randy Knutson, President; Chad Schafer, Vice President; Bret Schmidt; Treasurer; Frank Eckhardt, At Large; Vern Kammerzell; Everett Kissler; Ralph Anders; Jim Reasoner; Steve Bruntz; Don Rosenbrock; Tom Brown; Dave Bernhardt; Alan Axton; and Doug Dill. Gary Herman was absent.
Others present were: Randy Ray, Executive Director; William Mihelich, District Engineer; Danyelle McCannon, Financial Analyst; Lynn Kramer, Contracts Manager; Ruthanne Schaffer, Senior Water Accountant; Frank Esquivel, Operations Coordinator; Courtney Sandoval, Field Operations Assistant; and Brad Grasmick of Lawrence, Jones, Custer and Grasmick. Special guests were: Don Diones of George K. Baum, and Aaron Million and Nate Budd from Water Horse Resources.
ACCEPT INTO THE RECORD THE CONSENT CALENDAR, FINANCIALS, AND MINUTES OF FEBRUARY AND MARCH AS PRESENTED.
Motion: Dave Bernhardt
Second: Everett Kissler
MOTION CARRIED
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
Aaron Million from White Horse Water Resources gave a presentation to the board about the Flaming Gorge Pipeline.
DIRECT COUNSEL AND STAFF TO HAVE A MEETING INVOLVING ALL INTERESTED PARTICIPANTS IN THE FLAMING GORGE PROJECT, AND NEGOTIATE A DEFINITE PROPOSAL AND CONTRACT WITH CONTINGENCIES FOR REVIEW BY THE BOARD.
Motion: Everett Kissler
Second: Doug Dill
MOTION CARRIED WITH VERN KAMMERZELL, ALAN AXTON, AND CHAD SCHAFER VOTING NAY
Don Diones spoke to the board about the upcoming bond rating and sale of bonds for GMS.
ACTION ITEMS
APPROVE THE CONTRACT REVISIONS TO GMS CLASS D IRRIGATION WATER ALLOTMENT CONTRACT #1076 70 ranch llc.
Motion: chad Schafer
Second: Bret Schmidt
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVE THE CONTRACT REVISIONS TO GMS CLASS D IRRIGATION WATER ALLOTMENT CONTRACT #525 Desperado Dairy.
Motion: Frank Eckhardt
Second: Don Rosenbrock
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVE THE CONTRACT REVISIONS TO GMS CLASS D IRRIGATION WATER ALLOTMENT CONTRACT #585 Theodore and Hermina Kuettel Revocable Trust.
Motion: Vern Kammerzell
Second: Frank Eckhardt
MOTION CARRIED
Approve the increased acre feet on GMS Class D irrigation water allotment contract #1090 70 ranch llc.
Motion: Everett Kissler
Second: Dave Bernhardt
MOTION CARRIED WITH FRANK ECKHARDT ABSTAINING.
DIRECT STAFF TO FOLLOW THE POLICY FOR THE REINSTATEMENT FEES FOR BINDER FAMILY FARMS, GMS CONTRACT #329.
Motion: Bret Schmidt
Second: Don Rosenbrock
MOTION CARRIED EVERETT KISSLER ABSTAINING
Legal Reports
Brad Grasmick reviewed the resume.
MOVE TO FILE AN OPPOSITION TO CASE #19CW3023, THE LACROIX LLC.
Motion: Dave Bernhardt
Second: Ralph Anders
MOTION CARRIED
MOVE TO FILE AN OPPOSITION TO CASE #19CW3038, CASTLE PINES NORTH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT.
Motion: Steve Bruntz
Second: Dave Bernhardt
MOTION CARRIED
ADJOURN FOR LUNCH AND RECONVENE
Subdistrict Action:
APPROVE THE BYPASS AND AUGMENTATION STATION FEE STRUCTURE CHART AND INCLUDE IN THE POLICY ALL RUNNING FEES PAID UPFRONT.
Motion: Chad Schafer
Second: Frank Eckhardt
Motion Carried
APPROVE THE CONTRACT AND AGREEMENT FOR SERVICE WITH AGPRO.
Motion: Everett Kissler
Second: Dave Bernhardt
Motion carried with Alan Axton voting nay
DIRECT STAFF TO NEGOTIATE ON THE 2/3 SHARE OF THE SENIOR WATER RIGHTS AS DIRECTED BY THE BOARD.
Motion: Don Rosenbrock
Second: Chas Schafer
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVE THE Third Amendment to Hunt Shares Purchase Agreement.
Motion: Everett Kissler
Second: Dave Bernhardt
MOTION CARRIED
MOVE TO APPROVE THE SALES CONTRACT WITH J2 Journey Ventures WITH THE TERMS SHOWN IN THE PURCHASE and Sale Agreement.
Motion: Alan Axton
Second: Ralph Anders
MOTION CARRIED
Approve the Resolution to Appropriate THE Pioneer Reservoir Storage Water Right.
Motion: Ralph Anders
Second: Everett Kissler
MOTION CARRIED
Approve the Resolution to Sell GMS Bonds.
Motion: Everett Kissler
Second: Ralph Anders
MOTION CARRIED
Committee Action:
The consideration of committee realignment was discussed. Alan Axton suggested three committees. A Finance Committee that handles budgets, credit card reviews, and audit suggestions. A Projects committee that deals with cost, analysis, and infrastructure of projects. And a Non-Agriculture committee that focuses on industrial/municipal, developing new clientele, and education outreach.
Presidents Report
President Knutson spoke to the group about the upcoming annual member meeting and encouraged all board members to attend.
Subdistrict Report:
Billy Mihelich reviewed the precipitation and three month outlook for the augmentation plans. Recharge is currently running.
Gms preliminary quota set at 55%.
Motion: Dave Bernhardt
Second: Everett Kissler
Motion carried
Secretaries Report:
Approve the 60 inch pipeline at the walker recharge project for the approximate 19,000 feet.
Motion: Don Rosenbrock
Second: Frank Eckhardt
Motion carried with Alan Axton voting nay
Randy Ray gave updates on the Chatfield Reallocation Project, the upcoming annual member meeting, and a meeting scheduled with FEMA.
The upcoming Board Calendar was reviewed.
Unscheduled Business
There was none.
New Business
There was none.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 3:40 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Danyelle McCannon,
Financial Analyst