MINUTES

GMS Committee

March 6, 2019

 

The meeting of the GMS Committee of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District was called to order at 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 by Frank Eckhardt at Central’s office at 3209 West 28th Street in Greeley. Committee members present were Vern Kammerzell, Chad Schafer, and Frank Eckhardt.  Committee members absent were Alan Axton and Tom Brown.  Staff members present were Randy Ray, Lynn Kramer, William Mihelich and Ruthanne Schaffer.

Monday staff and consultants met for the kick off meeting with CEI on the Walker Recharge Project.  The Committee is looking into pipe makeup, size, capacity needed, and estimated maintenance.  Staff is continuing to speak with Weldon Valley, Peggram, Orphan Wells of Wiggins, and the town of Wiggins regarding the recharge project.

Billy reviewed an updated chart for a new bypass and augmentation station fee structure that is based on a sliding scale administration fee and a flat per acre-foot running fee.

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE THE BYPASS AND AUGMENTATION STATION FEE STRUCTURE CHART AND INCLUDE IN THE POLICY ALL RUNNING FEES PAID UPFRONT OR A ONE STRIKE POLICY FOR FAILURE TO PAY FEES FOR ACTUAL WATER RUN.
Motion:  Chad Schafer
Second:  Vern Kammerzell
MOTION CARRIED

Randy reviewed the design and construction requirements for the gravel pit the Board is looking to purchase east of Greeley.

The Committee reviewed draft agreements between WAS and Anadarko and between WAS and the PVIC Aug Group for their excess recharge credits.

Staff has been evaluating a recharge project above the Western that would have credits hitting the South Platte and the St Vrain.

Randy gave an update on the GMS Bond; staff is drafting the prospectus and the plan is to sell the Bonds in April.

The Committee reviewed a draft of a revised recharge easement with the Dittmer’s to enlarge the recharge area and extend the time.

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT AND AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH AGPRO.
Motion:  Vern Kammerzell
Second:  Chad Schafer
MOTION CARRIED

Staff and Consultants have been meeting with Milliken regarding the current first use agreement.

The City of Brighton has decided not to pursue their original plan with a developer for water dedication.  The plan as contemplated involved Central to make the water supply work for the City.

Discussion was held on the status of Bernhardt Reservoir.  The Committee would like staff to prepare to fill the reservoirs from the river this spring.

Staff reviewed two senior water rights that are currently for sale along the South Platte River.

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO MAKE AN OFFER ON THE 2/3 SHARE OF THE SENIOR WATER RIGHTS AS DISCUSSED IN COMMITTEE.
Motion:  Vern Kammerzell
Second:  Chad Schafer
MOTION CARRIED

Randy gave an update on the water purchase he has been working on with Weld County.

The Committee received updates on the Rinn Valley Complex and Koenig Reservoir.

Chairman Frank Eckhardt adjourned the meeting at 11:45 A.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Ruthanne Schaffer
Sr Water Accountant