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WATER AND SEWER BOARD
MINUTES
January 13, 2009
The meeting was called to order at 5:04 p.m.
Members present:
Members absent:
Also present:
Burns, Cassidy, Wiggins, Woodward,
Oakley, Habenicht
Clark, Moore, Higday
Stewart Fonda, Director of Utilities
1. MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 9, 2008 MEETING AND PHONE VOTE OF
DECEMBER 17, 2008 .
The Englewood Water and Sewer Board received a copy of the minutes of the December
9, 2008 meeting and the December 17, 2009 phone vote approving the meeting minutes .
2. WATER RIGHTS UPDATE DATED OCTOBER 9, 2008.
The Board received from David Hill, Englewood's Water Attorney, water rights updates
dated November 10 and December 8, 2008. Stu discussed developments in water
litigation cases in which Englewood is involved .
3. 3200 S. LINCOLN ST. -ST. LOUIS SCHOOL-MOVING THE CITY
DITCH FOR CONSTRUCTION.
The Family of the Nazareth, Inc. representing St. Louis Parish submitted a Grant of Right
of Way, Grant of Temporary Construction License and Exchange of Right of Way
Agreement. The existing City Ditch location does not allow the church to use their lot,
located at S. Lincoln St. and E. Floyd Ave., in an optimum manner to allow construction .
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The proposed agreements would permit the church to relocate the existing 36" City Ditch
pipe to the easterly section of the lot and allow building on the southwest section. The
old right of way will be abandoned after construction.
The piping project must be completed prior to April 1, 2009, the starting date for water
flow for ditch users. The project will not impede the operation of the City Ditch and will
allow replacement of the 50 year old pipe with new 36" concrete pipe. The Utilities
Engineer has reviewed and approved the plans . The City Attorney's office have reviewed
and approved the documents . After the project is completed and inspected, a quit claim
deed will be issued conveying the area of the abandoned right of way that is not part of
the new right of way to the Family of the Nazareth.
Mr. Burns ,moved;
Mr. Habenicht seconded;
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Ayes:
Nays :
Members absent:
Motion passed.
To recommend Council approval of the
Grant of Right of Way, Grant of Temporary
Construction License, Exchange of Right of
Way Agreement and Abandonment of Right
Way submitted by the Family of the
Nazareth for relocating the City Ditch at
3200 S. Lincoln St. A subsequent Quit
Claim Deed will be issued by the City after
project completion for the umequired
portion of the abandoned right of way.
Burns, Cassidy, Wiggins, Woodward,
Oakley, Habenicht
None
Moore, Clark, Higday
4. GRANT OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION LICENSE FOR WlNDERMERE
AND BELLEVIEW.
The Public Service Company of Colorado (Excel) submitted a Grant of Temporary
Construction License for repairing an underground electrical line in a conduit. The repair
is in a dedicated City Ditch right of way, located north of Belleview on Windermere on
the east side of Windermere next to Cornerstone Park. The Board received a copy of the
temporary agreement for informational purposes . The permanent License Agreement,
which will reflect the completed crossing after the repair, will be forthcoming .
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5. LITTLETON SEWER RATE COALITION.
The Board received a letter from Patrick Fitzgerald representing the Littleton Sewer Rate
Coalition. The letter requests copies of the Littleton Englewood Wastewater Treatment
Plant annual budgets and financial reports from 1981through2008. Mr. Fonda explained
the background of the request and pending legislation that would require rates to be fair
and equitable.
6. WATER METER PURCHASE.
The Utilities Department purchases water meters needed for an entire year by requesting
one large bid proposal. A portion of the purchased meters will be resold to Englewood
customers for the flat-rate-to-meter conversion process and some will be used to replace
inactive or poorly functioning meters.
The Utilities Department is converting meters to the ITRON Automatic Meter Reading
System. The majority of the 2009 order is for electronic remote transmitters for updating
existing residential meters, enabling meter readers to obtain meter readings using radio
frequencies. This improves accuracy and is a labor saving device.
Englewood's meter order is being placed in conjunction with Denver Water Board's
order to ensure the best quantity price. National Meter and Automation's bid is $114,140
for meters. Of this amount, approximately $33,000 will be r esold to Englewood
customers .
Mr. Habenicht moved;
Mr. Bums seconded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Members absent:
To recommend Council approval of the
purchase of water meters, yokes and
electronic remote transmitters from National
Meter and Automation, Inc. in the amount of
$114,000.
Bums, Cassidy, Wiggins, Woodward,
Oakley, Habeni cht
None
Moore, Clark, Higday
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Motion passed .
7. SANITARY SEWER BACKUP REMEDIATION.
Mr. John Bock appeared to discuss the existing policy regarding cleanups after a sanitary
sewer backup resulting from the City's main. Currently, the City provides "gross
cleanup" to extract the water or sewage and sanitize. In past cases, the Utilities
Department has replaced carpet and authorized drywall flood cuts to allow the area
behind walls to dry.
The Utilities Department is seeking direction on approved cleanup services for future
cases. From a legal standpoint, the City is under no obligation other than to maintain its
mains, and is not liable for any loss or damages that result from a blockage. The Board
requested additional information on what typical homeowner' s policies cover in such
cases. The issue was tabled pending additional information.
8. LETTER TO RHONDA BRINKOETER AT 4020 S. FOX ST. RE: E-COLI.
A letter was sent to Rhonda Brinkoeter of 4020 S. Fox St. giving notice that tests were
positive for the presence of certain coli form bacteria, indicating a source of
contamination inside the house. It was noted that coliform bacteria is an indicator of
bacteria, but not e-coli. The letter recommended that the resident hire a plumbing
company to identify and correct any sources of contamination.
The next Englewood Water and Sewer Board will be held Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at
5:00 p.m. at the Community Development Conference Room.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Burrage
Recording Secretary