MINUTES OF THE
CENTRAL COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
October 16, 2018
The regular meeting of the Board of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District was held on Tuesday October 16, 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 10:03 AM, and the following Directors were present: Randy Knutson, President; Chad Schafer, Vice President; Vern Kammerzell, Treasurer; 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 was absent.
Others present were: Randy Ray, Executive Director; William Mihelich, District Engineer; Danyelle McCannon, Financial Analyst; Lynn Kramer, Contracts Manager; and Brad Grasmick and Kelly Custer of Lawrence, Jones, Custer and Grasmick. Special guests were: Don Diones from George K. Baum.
President Randy Knutson opened the meeting.
ACCEPT INTO THE RECORD THE CONSENT CALENDAR, FINANCIALS, AND MINUTES OF AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER AS PRESENTED.
Motion: Dave Bernhardt
Second: Everett Kissler
MOTION CARRIED
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
Don Diones spoke to the Board about the upcoming election.
Legal Action
The Board entered into executive session at 10:15 am and adjourned the executive session and reconvened into the public meeting at 10:51 am.
MOVE TO WITHDRAW THE CLAIM FOR MUNICIPAL USE ON CASE # 16CW3119, RINN VALLEY RESERVIOR.
Motion: Chad Schafer
Second: Gary Herman
MOTION CARRIED
Legal Reports
Brad Grasmick reviewed the resume.
MOVE TO OPPOSE CASE # 18CW3161 LLOYD LAND.
Motion: Everett Kissler
Second: Ralph Anders
MOTION CARRIED
Move to allow brad to continue negotiatING the 1940’s agreement on central’s behalf.
Motion: Everett Kissler
Second: Ralph Anders
MOTION CARRIED WITH FRANK ECKHARDT ABSTAINING
District Action:
Explore options for joining the firestone urban renewal association.
Motion: Gary Herman
Second: Everett Kissler
MOTION CARRIED
Randy Ray spoke to the board about potential Water Legacy Narrative and CALA donations to the Poudre Heritage Alliance. Staff will gather more information on the budget and bring this information to the CCWCD committee meeting in November.
ADJOURN FOR LUNCH AND RECONVENE
Committee Action:
Randy Ray reviewed the proposed carriage agreement with BTPR – Bee Line Ditch. Staff is directed to do further cost analysis and then bring the information to the committees or Board.
The Lupton Bottoms carriage fees at Koenig were discussed, as well as the proposed price increases. Direct staff to negotiate further with the ditch company.
Presidents Report
President Knutson thanked Board members who have volunteered for Yes for Water.
Legislative/Education:
There were none.
Water Quality Report:
APPROVE THE RELEASE OF WATER QUALITY DATA TO GRADY O’BRIEN.
Motion: Dave Bernhardt
Second: Bret Schmidt
MOTION CARRIED
MOVE TO DONATE $1,000 TO COLORADO CORN WITH THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE INFORMATION FROM THE WATER QUALITY STUDY BE SHARED WITH CENTRAL.
Motion: Vern Kammerzell
Second: Ralph Anders
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVE THE RELEASE OF WATER QUALITY DATA TO JEAN BOYER.
Motion: Steve Bruntz
Second: Bret Schmidt
MOTION CARRIED
LJCG will speak with Lyons, Gaddis & Kahn regarding the Lower Boulder Ditch Company.
Secretaries Report:
Wildland Hydrology will propose a stream management plan at the Walker property. Wayne Eckas and JUB Engineering have data collection underway and the design process has begun at Walker.
Randy Ray provided the current updates on Chatfield. The outlet project at Shores goes out to bid soon and a list of proposals will be brought to the Board for review.
The November committee meetings will all be held on the same day, as a combined meeting.
The upcoming Board Calendar was reviewed.
Unscheduled Business
There was none.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 2:42 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Danyelle McCannon,
Financial Analyst