MINUTES
GMS Committee
November 6, 2019
The meeting of the GMS Committee of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District was called to order at 9:01 A.M. on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 by Frank Eckhardt at Central’s office at 3209 West 28th Street in Greeley. Committee members present were Vern Kammerzell, Frank Eckhardt, Alan Axton, Tom Brown, and Chad Schafer. Staff members present were Randy Ray, Lynn Kramer, William (Billy) Mihelich, and Ruthanne Schaffer.
Randy reviewed possible recharge pond locations, well splits, power layout, and status of construction for the Walker Recharge Project.
The Committee directed staff to continue acquisition of recharge sites.
The Hokestra Reservoir Project loan application with CWCB will go before their Board November 20th.
Lynn reviewed the Reach B, D, and C contract letter and form that will be sent out to GMS members to purchase their contracts.
DIRECT STAFF TO MODIFY THE LETTER TO PURCHASE MEMBER CONTRACTS AS DISCUSSED AND PRESENT TO THE BOARD IN NOVEMBER.
Motion: Chad Schafer
Second: Vern Kammerzell
MOTION CARRIED
RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE PERMANENT CONTRACT TRANSFER FROM JOSEPH C. & KATHLEEN M. ELLEDGE (#535) TO JOHN DURHAM (# NEW).
Motion: Alan Axton
Second: Chad Schafer
MOTION CARRIED
RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO DENY ALAN HALE’S REQUEST FOR AUGMENTATION FOR HIS PLAN FOR A SHARE OF FULTON.
Motion: Alan Axton
Second: Chad Schafer
MOTION CARRIED
RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE THE LEASE WITH EXTRACTION OIL & GAS, INC.
Motion: Vern Kammerzell
Second: Chad Schafer
MOTION CARRIED
RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE BERNHARDT AGGREGATE MINES WATER LEASE WITH BESTWAY.
Motion: Chad Schafer
Second: Vern Kammerzell
MOTION CARRIED
RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE WINDSOR AGGREGATE MINES WATER LEASE WITH BESTWAY.
Motion: Vern Kammerzell
Second: Chad Schafer
MOTION CARRIED
RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE A LEASE WITH BESTWAY FOR THE INOUYE MINE FROM AUGUST 2021 TO JANUARY 2022.
Motion: Chad Schafer
Second: Vern Kammerzell
MOTION CARRIED
Billy reviewed several projection runs to assist with decisions the Board will make on what water projects staff should be focusing on to purchase.
RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CMGC CONTRACT FOR WALKER RECHARGE PROJECT.
Motion: Alan Axton
Second: Chad Schafer
MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Frank Eckhardt adjourned the meeting at 12:18 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Ruthanne Schaffer
Sr Water Accountant