The regular meeting of the Board of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District was held on Tuesday November 20, 2018, 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; Frank Eckhardt, At Large; Everett Kissler; Ralph Anders; Jim Reasoner; Steve Bruntz; Doug Dill; Don Rosenbrock; Gary Herman; Tom Brown; Dave Bernhardt; and Bret Schmidt. Alan Axton and Vern Kammerzell were 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; and Brad Grasmick and Kelly Custer of Lawrence, Jones, Custer and Grasmick. Special guests were: Grady O’Brien from Nierbo Hydrology; Mark Sponslor from Colorado Corn; and Chad Chavies from Tim Chavies and Associates.
President Randy Knutson opened the meeting.
ACCEPT INTO THE RECORD THE CONSENT CALENDAR, FINANCIALS, AND MINUTES OF OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER AS PRESENTED.
Motion: Dave Bernhardt
Second: Everett Kissler
MOTION CARRIED
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
Grady O’Brien from Neirbo Hydrology and Mark Sponslor from Colorado Corn discussed a study that will focus on a salinity study of the South Platte. The location of waste water treatment plants influences water quality. This new study will be compared to historical data to see if there are any trends forming, or if salinity has increased over time. The board had previously approved a $1,000 donation to the study.
MOVE TO INCREASE THE SALINITY STUDY DONATION TO $2,500.
Motion: Everett Kissler
Second: Don Rosenbrock
MOTION CARRIED
RECESS THE MEETING AND OPEN A PUBLIC HEARING TO ACCEPT COMMENTS ON THE PROPOSED 2019 BUDGET.
Motion: Dave Bernhardt
Second: Bret Schmidt
MOTION CARRIED
There was no public present to comment.
CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 2019 BUDGET AND RECONVENE THE GENERAL MEETING.
Motion: Chad Schafer
Second: Frank Eckhardt
MOTION CARRIED
I MOVE TO ADJOURN THE OPEN MEETING AND GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING SALARIES UNDER SECTION 24-6-402(2)(F) C.R.S.
Motion: Frank Eckhardt
Second: Gary Herman
MOTION CARRIED AT 10:40 AM
ADJOURN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RECONVENE INTO THE PUBLIC MEETING.
Motion: Dave Bernhardt
Second: Ralph Anders
MOTION CARRIED AT 11:15 AM
RECOMMEND SALARY INCREASES AS PRESENTED BY RANDY RAY AND AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Motion: Gary Herman
Second: Everett Kissler
MOTION CARRIED
GRANT AUTHORITY TO PRESIDENT KNUTSON AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RAY TO SIGN THE CERTIFICATION OF THE MIL LEVIES FOR CCWCD, GMS, AND WAS IN WELD, ADAMS AND MORGAN COUNTIES.
Motion: Gary Herman
Second: Dave Bernhardt
MOTION CARRIED
GRANT AUTHORITY TO PRESIDENT KNUTSON AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RAY TO AMEND THE 2018 BUDGET AND TRANSFER FUNDS IF NECESSARY.
Motion: Dave Bernhardt
Second: Ralph Anders
MOTION CARRIED
Move to increase randy ray’s salary by 3 %.
Motion: Ralph Anders
Second: Dave Bernhardt
MOTION CARRIED
Legal Action
I MOVE TO ADJOURN THE OPEN MEETING AND GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING POSITIONS RELATIVE TO MATTERS THAT MAY BE SUBJECT TO NEGOTIATIONS, AND/OR INSTRUCTING NEGOTIATORS, UNDER SECTION 24-6-402(4)(E) C.R.S. AND ALSO FOR A CONFERENCE WITH THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING LEGAL ADVICE ON SPECIFIC LEGAL QUESTIONS UNDER SECTION 24-6-402(4)(B) C.R.S.”
Motion: Dave Bernhardt
Second: Everett Kissler
MOTION CARRIED AT 11:37 A.M.
ADJOURN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RECONVENE INTO THE PUBLIC MEETING.
Motion: Gary Herman
Second: Bret Schmidt
MOTION CARRIED AT 12:07 P.M.
Adjourn for lunch and reconvene.
Legal Reports
Brad Grasmick reviewed the resume.
MOVE TO OPPOSE CASE #18CW3188 UNITED DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES, LLC, NORTH FORK ASSOCIATES, LLC, MOUNTAINS MUTUAL RESERVOIR COMPANY, CENTENNIAL WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT.
Motion: Everett Kissler
Second: Frank Eckhardt
MOTION CARRIED
Brad Grasmick discussed the status of the Rinn Valley application. Cases of Central’s that are being opposed by CWCB were also reviewed.
District Action:
Approve the concrete works OF COLORADO BID AND contract for the combined PIPELINE OUTLET AND POND C INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS at Shores RESERVOIR.
Motion: Everett Kissler
Second: Doug Dill
MOTION CARRIED
PROCEED WITH ADVERTISING THE STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE WALKER PIPELINE JOB.
Motion: Ralph Anders
Second: Everett Kissler
MOTION CARRIED
Move to contract with agpro for $22,600 TO OBTAIN a weld county use by special review permit FOR THE HOKESTRA SHOP.
Motion: Everett Kissler
Second: Ralph Anders
MOTION CARRIED
MOVE TO REJECT THE OIL & GAS MINERAL LEASE OFFER FROM REGAL ROYALTY.
Motion: Gary Herman
Second: Bret Schmidt
MOTION CARRIED
Committee Action:
There was none.
Staff Action:
Move to maintain the current signers on the resolution REGARDING AUTHORIZATION FOR REPRESENTATION AND TO VOTE SHARES OF STOCK.
Motion: Everett Kissler
Second: Doug Dill
Motion carried
Presidents Report
President Knutson applauded the staff and board for their work on the 7E issue.
Legislative/Education:
Move to approve $10,000 for school monitoring wells.
Motion: Chad Schafer
Second: Everett Kissler
MOTION CARRIED
Water Quality Report:
Frank Esquivel and Courtney Sandoval will be doing water quality presentations at the upcoming ditch company meetings.
District Report:
The Farm Show display for next year was discussed, and Randy Ray gave an update on Chatfield and the Greenway Foundation.
Secretaries Report:
Randy Ray recently gave a presentation at the CSU Subsurface Storage Symposium conference.
The upcoming Board Calendar was reviewed.
Unscheduled Business
There was none.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 2:50 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Danyelle McCannon,
Financial Analyst