MINUTES
WAS Committee
October 2, 2019

The meeting of the WAS Committee of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District was called to order at 1:01 P.M. on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 by David Bernhardt at Central’s office at 3209 West 28th Street in Greeley. Committee members present were David Bernhardt, Randy Knutson, and Gary Herman.  Board members absent were Steve Bruntz and Bret Schmidt.  Staff members present were Randy Ray, Lynn Kramer, Danyelle McCannon, William (Billy) Mihelich, and Ruthanne Schaffer.

Randy gave updates on the Walker Recharge Project.

Danyelle reviewed the 2020 budget.

Randy gave an update on water right acquisitions.

The Committee reviewed options for the purchase of the additional Chatfield shares.

The Committee supports staff to look at taking additional debt authorization under the 2004 bond.

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:  Gary Herman
Second:  Randy Knutson
MOTION CARRIED

Discussion was held regarding the Board Retreat.

Chairman David Bernhardt adjourned the meeting at 3:04 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Ruthanne Schaffer
Sr Water Accountant