HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-04-10 WSB MINUTESWATER AND SEWER BOARD
MEETING
April 10,2007
The meeting was called to order at 5:03 p.m.
Members present:
Members absent:
Also present:
A quorum was present.
Clark, Moore, Higday, Cassidy, Wiggins,
Wolosyn, Oakley
Bums, Habenicht
Stewart Fonda, Director of Utilities
1. MINUTES OF THE MARCH 13, 2007 MEETING.
The Englewood Water and Sewer Board approved the minutes of the meeting of March
13, 2007 with corrections.
Mr. Wiggins moved;
Mr. Gray seconded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Members absent:
Motion carried.
To approve the minutes from the March 13,
2007 meeting as corrected.
Clark, Moore, Higday, Cassidy, Wiggins,
Wolosyn, Oakley
None
Bums, Habenicht
2 . LETTER FROM ADAMS COUNTY REGARDING WATER TRE ATMENT
PLANT RESIDUALS.
Stu discussed the letter dated March 5, 2007 from Adams County stating that Adams
County will not grant approval for the acceptance and disposal of alum sludge or any
material emitting radioactivity at any facilities in the county until they have the
opportunity to review the state's recent disposal policy and the Clean Harbors litigation
has been resolved.
Stu also noted that the Allen Plant currently has 800 cubic yards ready for disposal and
this is becoming a matter of importance for future alum sludge disposal.
3. ENGINEERING REPORT TO SUPPORT THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD
SUBSTITUTE WATER SUPPLY PLAN RENEW AL APPLICATION FROM
MARTIN & WOOD.
The Board received a copy of the request for approval of the 2007-2008 Renewal
Substitute Water Supply Plan for the City of Englewood's use of four tributary wells from
Martin & Wood Water Consultants to the State Engineer.
Englewood relies on the four tributary wells to irrigate Cushing Park, Jason Park, Miller
Fields and Centennial Park. A two-day trial is set for April 16-17, 2007 .
4 . CHARGES FOR GOLF COURSE IRRIGATION.
The issue of charging the Parks Department for water used from the Utilities' Golf
Course well was discussed. Stu noted that the four parks use approximately 38 acre feet
per year, with the Rockies Field using approximately 12 acre feet per year. The
Englewood Golf Course used over 185 acre feet in the 2006 season. After Board
discussion, it was the consensus of the Board not to charge the golf course for water from
the wells at this time. John Moore noted that the issue could be reviewed again in 2 to 3
years.
5. 2006ANNUALREPORTONWATERLAW ACTIVITIES
The Board discussed a water rights review from David Hill, Englewood's Water Attorney
regarding water rights issues.
6 . BIG DRY CREEK INTERCEPTOR.
The Big Dry Creek Basin Interceptor is a major trunk line serving Southgate, South
Arapahoe and South Englewood Sanitation Districts and part of City of Englewood for
sanitary sewer transport. The interceptor begins at Clarkson and Orchard , runs
northwesterly along Big Dry Creek to Santa Fe Drive, and then north to the
Littleton/Eng lewood Wastewater Treatment Plant.
In 1990 the City of Englewood entered into the Interceptor Basin Agreement (IBA) with
Southgate Sanitation District, along with other connecting sanitation districts. At the
tim e of the agreement, eight capital construction projects were anticipated . Line and
advanced tap fees for capital construction, along with a small charge for repair and
maintenance, were established. After completion of three capital projects, Southgate
Sanitation District reas sessed the condition of the interceptor and determined that it has
capacity adequate to meet the existing and future demands and that no further capital
projects are needed. Under the 1990 Agreement, funding must now be provided to
proceed with a repair, maintenance and rehabilitation program.
In accordance with the 1990 Agreement, Southgate has proposed terminating the
Advanced Tap Fee collection , disbursement of unused tap fee/capital revenues to the
participating districts and establishing a repair, maintenance and rehabilitation schedule.
The per thousand gallon charge will increase from $0.005434 to $0.108406 . The typical,
residential customer will see their bill go from $0.45 per year to approximately $9 .00 per
year.
A motion and vote on this item was made at the March 13, 2007 meeting. This is an
information al item .
7. 2007 ENGLEWOOD CITIZEN SURVEY.
M ayor Wolosyn discussed the recently released 2007 Citizen Survey. Results showed a
low score for water and sewer service. It was reported by staff that complaints came in
clusters around the Zone 1 and Zone 2 boundaries . Stu discussed soft water pros and
cons and the rate increases that would be required for the next level of water quality. A
main replacement program is being implemented as funds are available .
John Moore noted that Denver has individual accounts that can be accessed on the
internet and has portal usage available.
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The next Water and Sewer Board meeting will be May 8, 2007 in the Community
Development Conference Room at 5 :00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lori Faires
Recording Secretary