The regular meeting of the Well Augmentation Subdistrict 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 in 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
ACTION ITEMS
APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF WAS CLASS D IRRIGATION CONTRACT #243 NO WORRIES INC, TO #1216 MICHAEL BOULTER FARMS LLC.
Motion: Dave Bernhardt
Second: Frank Eckhardt
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVE THE CONTRACT REVISIONS TO WAS CLASS D IRRIGATION WATER ALLOTMENT CONTRACTS #75 Aafedt, Daniel L. & Rene S.; #176 Annan, John L. & Florence J.; #4 Badley, Glenn & Rebecca; #14 Becker Ranch, LLC; #83 Boney MacGillivray, LLC; #202 Burns, Helen H.; #30 Craven, Rex P.; #31 Craven, Rex P.; #879 Craven, Rex P. & Mary Ann; #93 D.O.B. Farm, LLC; #1031 Domenico, Gregory L. & Agnes L.; #2 Derr, Donald L. & Jacquelyn; #9 Dos Rios Water Company; #17 Ewing, Dale W. & Noreen M.; #127 Fonseca, Ronald J. & Michele J.; #226 Front Ranch Feedlots, LLC; #36 Geisick Brothers; #989 Greene, Ronald M. & Gayle F.; #59 Jepsen, Carl A. II & John C.; #1141 Johnson, Greg & Sheree; #925 Kaddie LLC; #178 Kelley, Jeffrey Charles; #170 Kinsman, Steven J. & Joanne G.; #123 Kunzman Family LLC; #156 Massey Farms, LLLP; #897 McMillen, Warren N. Family Trust; #86 McPeek, Shaun A.; #47 Miller, Kenneth C.; #11 Miller, Olin C. Trust; #869 Moser, Rick & Moser, Kevin; #76 Opatril, Shirley E.; #857 Platteville Vista, LLC; #74 Roybal, Joe & Mary R.; #46 Smith Donald Keith & Jacquelyn Ann; #231 Veeman & Sons Dairy; #52 Wagner, Eugene J. & Shirley A.; #8 Walker, Kevin D. & Loper, Kimberly Ann; #32 Webber, Clifford Stanley & Lorene; #921 Wiedeman, Terry L. & Janice L.; #1094 Wiedeman, Terry L.; #139 Wojahn, Timothy W. & Deborah J.; #150 Youel, Michael D. & Kimberly Ann.
Motion: Gary Herman
Second: Dave Bernhardt
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVE THE CONTRACT REVISIONS TO WAS CLASS D NON-IRRIGATION WATER ALLOTMENT CONTRACTS ##1100 Anadarko E&P Onshore LLC; #141 Drake Land Company; #883 Front Range Feedlots, LLC; #884 Front Range Feedlots, LLC.
Motion: Dave Bernhardt
Second: Everett Kissler
MOTION CARRIED
Lynn Kramer will send a letter to those who have not returned the revised contracts. The due date was November 15th.
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.
Subdistrict 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 KEEP THE C.E.R. BYPASS AGREEMENT AMOUNTS THE SAME AS LAST YEAR.
Motion: Ralph Anders
Second: Jim Reasoner
Motion Carried
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.
Subdistrict Report:
The Walker River Crossing report from Deere and Ault will be presented to the board as soon as it is available.
Billy Mihelich gave an update on the operational supplies for the Subdistricts. The reservoirs have been replenished with the recent junior call on the river, and the aug wells are not running. The three month weather and precipitation outlook was discussed.
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