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WATER AND SEWER BOARD
MINUTES
March 9, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 5:05 p.m.
Members present:
Members absent:
Also present:
Burns, Clark, Olson, Cassidy, Higday,
Wiggins, Woodward, Mc Caslin, Habenicht
None
Stewart Fonda, Director of Utilities
Bill McCormick, Operations Supt.
Tom Brennan, Utilities Engineer
Bruce Behrer, Engineer, Muller Engineering
1. MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 9, 2010 MEETING.
The Englewood Water and Sewer Board received the minutes of the February 9, 2010
meeting.
Ms. Olson moved;
Mr. Habenicht seconded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Members absent:
Abstain:
Motion carried .
To approve the minutes of the February 9,
2010 meeting as written.
Clark, Olson, Cassidy, Wiggins, Woodward,
McCaslin, Habenicht
None
None
Higday, Burns
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2 . ALUM RESIDUAL DISPOSAL.
Alum residuals are produced by the settling process and filter backwashing at the Allen
Filter Plant. Residuals build up in the washwater reservoir and the settled solids are
pumped out by the sludge handling barge. This process allows us to stockpile up to 2 ,000
cubic yards of residuals annually. The dewatering process concentrates a naturally
occurring radioactive material that falls under State Health Department requirements with
EPA guidelines. To properly dispose of residuals resulting from normal s1udge remova]
operations at the Allen Fi1ter Plant, the disposal site must be approved by the State Health
Department as an allowed site.
Bids were received from three State approved vendors . CDM reviewed the bids and did a
technical evaluation deeming E.T. Technologies the lowest, acceptable bid at $83,520.00
for one year's production (1,600 yards).
Mr. Habenicht moved;
Mr. Wiggins seconded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Members absent:
Motion carried.
To recommend Council approval of the
proposal for the Allen Water Filtration Plant
residuals removal and disposal to E.T.
Technologies, Inc. in the amount of
$83,520.00 for disposal of approximately
1,600 cubic yards of production.
Burns, Clark, Olson, Cassidy, Higday,
Wiggins, Woodward, McCaslin, Habenicht
None
None
3. PURCHASE OF LOADER/BACKHOE.
The proposed loader/backhoe is the primary piece of equipment used for excavating dirt
and fill for water, sewer and stormwater projects . The proposed backhoe will have quick-
detaching features that wi11 combine the hydraulic breaker and the hydraulic compactor.
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The purchase is to replace the existing 13-year old unit according to the CERF
replacement schedule .
Bids were received from two vendors, with Wagner Equipment the recommended bidder
at $121,450 .00 . Options for the hydraulic breaker ($23,925.00) and a hydraulic
compactor ($7,910.00) were added at the Utilities Department's expense, for a total of
$153,285 .00 .
Ms. Cassidy moved;
Mr. Higday seconded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Members absent:
Motion carried.
To recommend Council approval of the
purchase of a new rubber-tired
loader/backhoe from Wagner Equipment
Company in the amount of $121,450.00 with
additional options for a total of
$153,285 .00.
Bums, Clark, Olson, Cassidy, Higday,
Wiggins, Woodward, McCaslin, Habenicht
None
None
4 . WATER METER ANDERT PURCHASE.
The Utilities Department purchases water meters needed for an entire year by requesting
one large bid proposal for additional cost savings. A portion of these meters will be
resold to Englewood customers for new installations as part of the flat-rate-to-meter
conversion process. Some of the meter stock will be used to replace inactive poorly
functioning meters.
Englewood's meter and electronic remote transmitters (ERT) order is being placed in
conjunction with Denver Water Board's meter bid for the best quantity price. Meter and
ERTs will be purchased from National Meter & Automation for the amount of
$46,601.10.
Mr. Bums moved;
Mr. Higday seconded: To recommend Council approval of the
purchase of water meters and electronic
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Ayes :
Nays:
Members absent:
Motion carried.
remote transmitters (ERT's) from National
Meter and Automation, fuc. in the amount of
$46,601.10.
Bums, Clark, Olson, Cassidy, Higday,
Wiggins , Woodward, McCaslin, Habenicht
None
None
5. LETTER OF COMPLAINT FROM 2844 E. NICHOLS CIR.
Mr. Paul Howald of 2844 E . Nichols Circle in Centennial, CO sent a letter protesting his
sewer bill increase . His letter contained some inaccurate assumptions and negative
comments toward Englewood's government. John Bock responded with a letter and
explained the charges on his bill. The Board received a copy of this letter to show an
example of letters that are occasionally received by the department.
6. WATER RIGHTS UPDATE FROM DAVID HILL DATED FEBRUARY 5,
2010.
The Board received from David Hill, Englewood's Water Attorney, a water rights update
dated February 5, 2010. Stu noted developments in water litigation cases in which
Englewood is involved.
7. GUEST: BRUCE BEHRER -MULLER ENGINEERING COMP ANY
CITY DITCH AT HURON COURT.
Mr. Bruce Behrer appeared before the Board to discuss Muller Engineering's report and
recommendation on alternatives to piping the City Ditch at Huron Court. He noted that
the City Ditch in this area is currently an earth lined channel that is sloughing along the
east bank, which is evidence that the bank is unstable. His report also notes that further
degradation could include roadway failure and leaking through the bank on the west side
caused by roots and wildlife . Options discussed were piping, a concrete lined low flow
channel and constructing a wall along the east side of the ditch . Mr. Behrer discussed
• cost, bank stabilization, potential bank failure, water loss and, most importantly, public
safety.
Mr. Fonda emphasized his primary concern is the potential for a child to be trapped and
drowned in the open channel during a sudden storm event, along with the existing danger
of homes flooding below the ditch. Due to required ditch bank grades in an open
channel, a child might not be able to safely exit the ditch . A stormwater inlet that comes
into the ditch at this location can reach a depth of 6'.
The Board also received a memo from Mr. Fonda to the Board stating that the Water
Department staff and Muller Engineering recommend the closed conduit pipe option.
The recommendation is based on the lower cost and safety issues presented in the report.
Mr. Fonda directed that a copy of Muller 's report and his memo be sent to parties that
appeared at previous Water Board meetings regarding this issue . This issue will be
discussed at the next meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 5 :55 p .m.
A citizen appeared after the meeting had adjourned and submitted a petition to keep the
• City Ditch open at the City Ditch and Huron Court area.
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The next meeting will be Tuesday, April 13 , 2010.
Respectfully submitted,
Isl Cathy Burrage
Recording Secretary
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WATER AND SEWER BOARD
PHONE VOTE
March 15, 2010
A phone vote was taken from the members of the Englewood Water and Sewer Board for
the March 9, 2010.
Mr. Cassidy moved :
Mr. Wiggins seconded:
Ayes:
Members abstained:
Members not reached:
Nays:
Motion carried.
To recommend approval of the March 9,
2010 Water and Sewer Board minutes.
Cassidy, Wiggins, Habenicht, Burns, Clark
Higday, Olson
None
Woodward, McCaslin
None
The next meeting will be held April 13, 2010 at 5 :00 p .m. in the Community
Development Conference Room .
Respectfully submitted ,
Isl Cathy Burrage
Recording Secretary