MINUTES
GMS Committee
October 2, 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, October 2, 2019 by Frank Eckhardt at Central’s office at 3209 West 28th Street in Greeley. Committee members present were Vern Kammerzell, Frank Eckhardt, and Chad Schafer.  Committee members absent were Alan Axton and Tom Brown.  Staff members present were Randy Ray, Lynn Kramer, Danyelle McCannon, William (Billy) Mihelich, and Ruthanne Schaffer.

Danyelle reviewed the budget with the Committee.

Randy gave an update on the Walker Recharge Project.

Staff reviewed the Policy Resolution Regarding Water Allotment Contracts that the Board sent back to Staff and Committees.  The current policy allows members to reinstate themselves if they pay penalties.  Discussion was held on whether to change the policy or not.

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD NOT TO CHANGE THE POLICY RESOLUTION REGARDING WATER ALLOTMENT CONTRACTS.

Motion:  Vern Kammerzell
Second:  Chad Schafer
MOTION CARRIED

Discussion was held on the idea of offering to purchase GMS contracts at a per acre-foot amount.

The Committee directed staff to draft a letter to constituents to purchase their contracts with a minimum amount per acre-foot included.

RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE THE GAYLIN AND LEMLEY GIC PURCHASE CONTRACTS.

Motion:  Vern Kammerzell
Second:  Chad Schafer
MOTION CARRIED

Chairman Frank Eckhardt adjourned the meeting at 10:32 A.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Ruthanne Schaffer

Sr Water Accountant