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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-11-10 WSB MINUTES• • • WATER AND SEWER BOARD MINUTES November 10, 2009 The meeting was called to order at 5:07 p.m. Members present: Members absent: Also present: Moore, Cassidy, Wiggins, Woodward, Oakley, Clark, Higday, Habenicht Burns Stewart Fonda, Director of Utilities Bill McCormick, Operations Supt. John Bock, Manager of Administration 1. MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 13, 2009 MEETING. The Englewood Water and Sewer Board received a copy of the minutes of the October 13, 2009 meeting and approved the minutes of that meeting. Mr. Higday moved; Mr. Wiggins seconded: Ayes: Nays: Members absent: Motion carried . To approve the October 13, 2009 Water and Sewer Board minutes, as amended. Moore, Cassidy, Wiggins, Woodward, Oakley, Clark, Higday, Habenicht None Burns • • • 2 . CHARLIE BLOSTEN -CITY OF LITTLETON REGARDING BIKE PATH ALONG CITY DITCH FROM LEE GULCH TO BELL VIEW. Charlie Bloston, the City of Littleton Director of Public Works, Bev Bradshaw, with the South Suburban Parks and Recreation Board and Robert Seams with The Greenway Team, appeared before the Board to discuss a bike path along the City Ditch right-of-way in Littleton. Charlie Blosten outlined the proposed bike/pedestrian trail that would follow the City Ditch from Lee Gulch to Belleview and connect to the Big Dry Creek Trail. Mr. Seams presented a PowerPoint presentation showing photos of areas along the proposed bike trail. ' The Board discussed water quality concerns, being that the City Ditch is a drinking water source for the City of Englewood. Bill McCormick noted that it is possible that this area of City Ditch could be piped in the future to improve water quality. Piping would enable the City Ditch to flow in the winter and improve water hardness. Mr. Bloston discussed possible historic or Open Space funding that may be available. The Board noted that the ramifications of these loans would have to be investigated before a commitment could be made. Mr. Higday discussed piping the entire length of the City Ditch that would be adjacent to the bike trail before the trail is installed. Discussion ensued regarding funds required for piping approximately 1/3 to Yi mile of City Ditch. Other concerns noted were dogs and e-coli, liability and security issues. Mr. Bloston said that they have had discussions with Denver Water Department about purchasing temporary water to run in t~e City Ditch for irrigation. Chairman Clark recommended that Englewood staff investigate legal ramifications and other noted concerns regarding this request and the Board continue discussion at the January 12, 2010 meeting. 3. MR. PETER HOGENDYKE -REIMBURSEMENT FOR SEWER BACK UP AT 4841 S. PENNSYLVANIA ST. Mr. Peter Hoogendyke appeared before the Board regarding a sewer backup at his mother's house at 4841 S. Pennsylvania St on August 20, 2008. The backup was caused by a blockage in the main. Englewood contracted with Palace Construction for repair and cleanup, giving them a letter of pre-authorized services that the City of Englewood would cover. The Board received a copy of the release signed by the owner, Mrs. Hoogendyke, authorizing • • • additional cleanup. Palace Construction performed repairs beyond what Englewood had authorized in the original letter. Peter Hoogendyke believes that the charges from Palace Construction were excessive and his mother, being 91 and in ill health, was not aware that additional charges would be forthcoming, assuming the cleanup was covered by the original contract with Englewood. Mr. Hoogendyke filed a claim with State Farm, which was denied because the cause of the damages originated outside the property lines. The Hoogendykes are now being sued by Palace Construction for the remaining balance. John Bock provided background information on Palace Construction. At approximately the same time, the City was obtaining bids for restoration services on a stand-by basis. Palace Construction was not selected. Mr. Moore noted that the signed release did not itemize work that was to be completed nor amounts to be charged. The Board directed Utilities staff to provide support and assistance for the trial on the homeowner's behalf. The Board will discuss this issue further after a court ruling has been received . 4. SHERMAN WATER TANK REHABILITATION. Englewood's Sherman Tank, a 200,000-gallon water tank, serves the southeast portion of Englewood. Earlier this year, the tank was inspected, and the beginning of corrosion was noted. As part of the proposed tank rehabilitation project, the tank exterior and standpipe will be cleaned, lead-based paint abatement will be provided for the exterior, corrosion spots welded and repaired, the exterior painted and a cathodic protection system reapplied. Preventative maintenance measures are necessary to extend the life of the tank. Bids were received and Camp Dresser &-McKee Engineers recommended acceptance of the low bidder, H & R Enterprises at $182,384 .12. $280,000 was budgeted in the 2010 budget. Mr. Oakley moved; Mr. Higday seconded: To recommend Council approval of the bid for the rehabilitation for priming and painting the exterior of the Sherman elevated water storage tank to H & R Enterprises in the amount of$182,384.12 . • Ayes: Nays: Members absent: Motion carried. Moore, Cassidy, Wiggins, Woodward, Oakley, Clark, Higday, Habenicht None Bums 5. COUNTRY HOMES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT WASTEWATER CONNECTOR'S AGREEMENT. Country Homes Metropolitan District submitted a renewal of their connector's agreement. Sanitary sewer service is provided to districts outside of the Englewood corporate boundaries through the standard connector's agreement. The Littleton/Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant is able to receive and treat sewage transmitted by various districts. The Country Homes Metro District has 32 taps and will continue to own the sewer mains and be responsible for capital improvements and maintenance in its system. The City • Attorney's office has reviewed and approved the standard connector's agreement. Mr. Habenicht moved; Mr. Wiggins seconded: Ayes: Nays: Members absent: Motion carried . • To recommend Council approval of the Country Homes Metropolitan District Wastewater Connector's Agreement. Moore, Cassidy, Wiggins, Woodward, Oakley, Clark, Higday, Habenicht None Bums • • • 6 . WATER RIGHTS UPDATE DATED OCTOBER 9, 2009 FROM DAVID HILL. The Board received from David Hill, Englewood's Water Attorney, a water rights update dated October 9, 2009. Stu discussed developments in water litigation cases in which Englewood is involved. 7. ARTICLE FROM OCTOBER 23, 2009 ENGLEWOOD HERALD, "CITY LEASES AP ARCEL OF DOUGLAS COUNTRY PROPERTY." Stu noted an article that appeared in the October 23, 2009 Englewood Herald that discusses an agreement for a car dealership to lease 12.8 acres from the City of Englewood. When the dealership opens in April, 2011, the City will receive $428,928 a year for the leased property. The land is located in Douglas County, near the McLellan Reservoir. 8. REBATES FOR WATER/ENERGY SAVING APPLIANCES. Stu discussed a Council request regarding water/energy saving appliances. The Water and Sewer Board had previously discussed this issue at their January, 2008 meeting. Some factors that the Board considered are; 1) that Englewood has enough water to meet present and future development and enough to lease to Highlands Ranch; 2) significant water conservation has been achieved without a rebate program; 3) funding for rebate programs would come out of water revenues and 4) with Englewood's aging sanitary sewer system higher flows are needed for the system to function properly. Council received a memo from the Utilities staff outlining these factors. The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m. The next Englewood Water and Sewer Board meeting will be held Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 5 :00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Isl Cathy Burrage Recording Secretary