MINUTES
GMS Committee
May 8, 2019
The meeting of the GMS Committee of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District was called to order at 8:52 A.M. on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 by Frank Eckhardt at Central’s office at 3209 West 28th Street in Greeley. Committee members present were Vern Kammerzell, Chad Schafer, Frank Eckhardt, and Tom Brown. Committee member absent was Alan Axton. Staff members present were Randy Ray, William Mihelich (Billy) and Ruthanne Schaffer.
Staff gave an update on the Walker Recharge Project and provided an update of the status of a partnership with Orphan Wells of Wiggins. The Committee reviewed a draft IGA with the town of Wiggins. Staff provided an update to the on-going negotiation with the Bijou Ditch Co. Board of Directors for the pipeline crossing requirements.
Staff provided updates on easement agreements and recharge pond designs included in the Walker Recharge Project.
Staff met with a local irrigation company to discuss long-term leasing opportunities that may become available as a result of a change of use relying on Alternate Transfer Methods (ATMs). Staff discussed the benefits of these additional supplies including offsetting expiring municipal leases.
RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE SENDING THE LETTER OF INTEREST TO THE NEW CACHE LA POUDRE IRRIGATION COMPANY
Motion: Vern Kammerzell
Second: Chad Schafer
MOTION CARRIED
Staff provided updates on diligence and negotiations for the Senior Water Rights that have been made available to the District for purchase.
RECOMMEND TO STAFF TO MAKE A COUNTEROFFER ON THE SENIOR WATER RIGHTS AS DISCUSSED IN THE COMMITTEE MEETING.
Motion: Chad Schafer
Second: Vern Kammerzell
MOTION CARRIED
RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE THE POLICY REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, AND REHABILITION FUND.
Motion: Vern
Second: Chad
MOTION CARRIED
RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE THE POLICY AND AGREEMENT FOR USE OF BYPASS AND AUGMENTATION STRUCTURES
Motion: Chad Schafer
Second: Tom Brown
MOTION CARRIED
RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO GRANDFATHER THE GODREY DITCH AUG STATION AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF LASALLE TO THE RATE THAT WAS AUTHORIZED LAST YEAR.
Motion: Vern Kammerzell
Second: Chad Schafer
MOTION CARRIED
Staff discussed upgrades to the interior and exterior lighting at the District office and the bid that was received from O’Neil Electric to complete the work.
RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE AND ACCEPT THE BID FROM O’NEIL ELECTRIC TO CHANGE/UPGRADE ALL INDOOR AND OUTDOOR LIGHTING AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE FROM INCANDESCENT OR FLORESCENT TO L.E.D.
Motion: Chad Schafer
Second: Vern Kammerzell
MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Frank Eckhardt adjourned the meeting at 10:38 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Ruthanne Schaffer
Sr Water Accountant