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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-03-15 WSB MINUTESWATER AND SEWER BOARD MINUTES March 15 , 2005 The meeting was called to order at 5 :05 p.m. Members present: Members absent : Also present: Burns, Higday, Cassidy, Otis , Bradshaw, Habenicht Clark, Moore , Garrett Stewart Fonda, Director of Utilities 1. MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 8 , 2005 MEETING. The Englewood Water and Sewer Board approved the minutes from the February 8 , 2 005 meeting. Mr. Higday moved ; Mr. Burns seconded: A yes: Nays: Members absent: Motion carried. To approve the minutes from the F ebruary 8 , 2005 Englewood Water and Sewer Board Meeting. Burns, Higday, Cassidy, Otis, Bradshaw, Habenicht None Clark, Moore , Garrett ., .· 2. SOUTHGATE SUPPLEMENT #160. A request was made by the Southgate Sanitation District representing the owner, James C. Dill, for inclusion of Supplement #160 consisting of a parcel totaling 2.3 acres into the Southgate Sanitation District. This is vacant land zoned Single Family Residential for erecting a single-family home. No changes in zoning or use are anticipated. The legal is attached as Exhibit "A". The property is located between Belleview and Orchard, on the east side of Colorado Blvd. in Greenwood Village at 5665 S. Colorado Blvd. Mr. Burns moved; Mr. Otis seconded: Ayes: Nays: Members absent: Motion carried. 3 . WATER METER PURCHASE. To recommend Council approval of Southgate Supplement #160 to Mr. James Dill for inclusion of 2.3 acres of land zoned single family resident. Burns, Higday, Cassidy, Otis, Bradshaw, Habenicht None Clark, Moore, Garrett The Utilities Department is converting the metering system to the ITRON Automatic Meter Reading System. All meters and registers purchased will be compatible with the ITRON System. 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 or poorly functioning meters and to convert existing meters to the ITRON system. 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 $72,159.40 for meters and $4 ,625 .70 for yokes. Of this amount , approximately $19 ,000 will be resold to Englewood customers for flat-rate to meter conversions. The Utilities Department purchases water meters needed for an entire year by requesting one large bid proposal for additional cost savings. The Utilities Department's meter specifications stated that only Badger and Sensus water meters are approved for bid. In the past , another company that quoted lower prices was " tried. It was found that the resulting problems and repairs overrode the lower bid. It was specified in the specs that if other manufactures want to be on the approved equipment bidder list, samples must be submitted for field testing over a five year period. Amco has submitted two I" meters for field testing to be installed when replacement on an existing I" meter is required. Mr. Habenicht moved; Mr. Otis seconded: Ayes: Nays: Members absent: Motion carried. To recommend Council approval of the purchase of water meters and yokes from National Meter and Automation, Inc. in the amount of$76,785.10. Bums, Higday, Cassidy, Otis, Bradshaw, Habenicht None Clark, Moore, Garrett 4. NUISANCE TREES AND SHRUBS AT McLELLAN RESERVOIR. The Board received a letter from Richard TenEyck of 8161 S. Peninsula Dr., representing the Board of the Peninsula Homeowners' Association in Littleton, located on the peninsula at McLellan Reservoir . The purpose of the letter is to negotiate removal of "nuisance" trees and shrubs at McLellan Reservoir. After discussion with Utilities' staff and the City Attorney, and trying to maintain a "good neighbor" policy, it was recommended that homeowners be allowed to remove the cottonwood seedlings on the condition that they sign the City of Englewood's release of liability, drafted by Englewood's City Attorney, before entering the McLellan Reservoir property. Tree service quotes will be obtained to trim the larger cottonwood trees and the willow clumps that are encroaching into the homeowners' perimeter wall and path area around the peninsula. The homeowners may share costs in trimming the larger trees, depending on the quotes obtained. The Utilities is waiting on quotes to be received for the cottonwood tree trimming and willow clump removal, to evaluate Englewood's participation. .• 5. LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR 4901 S. LIPAN DR. Mr. Michael Dryer submitted a License Agreement to install and maintain 133' of 6' cedar fence within the City's easement along the City Ditch, which is enclosed. Mr. Dryer's residence is at 4901 S. Lipan Dr. Englewood will maintain their easement and the right to install, repair, remove or relocate the City Ditch at any time deemed necessary. The License Agreement will allow Mr. Dryer to install and maintain a fence in the existing City Ditch easement for improved appearance and to minimize maintenance and safety concerns. Mr. Habenicht moved; Mr. Cassidy seconded: Ayes : Nays: Members absent: Motion carried. 6. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS : To recommend Council approval of the License Agreement to install and maintain 133' of 6" cedar fence with the City's easement along the City Ditch at 4901 S. Lipan Dr. Bums, Higday, Cassidy, Otis, Bradshaw, Habenicht None Clark, Moore, Garrett The Board received the following informational articles: A. Article from the Littleton Report dated February, 2005, "City attorney reaffirms water fund must be used for water projects." Many voters believed the City of Littleton had funds to pay for a new police building by using the $11 million water utilities fund. The City is maintaining that the Littleton Water fund, derived from water tap fees, could be used only for water related projects. B. Article from the Littleton Report dated February, 2005, "South Platte Reservoir to begin filling in 2007 ." The article discusses progress on transforming the Kiewit Gravel Pit into the viable water storage reservoir called the South Platte Reservoir. Three sources of water will fill the reservoir after it is completed at the end of 2006. C. Article from the Denver Post dated February 14, 2005, "Short of water, not disputes." In the article , Castle Rock and other communities are divided over proposed legislation for forming a regional water board to oversee an affordable solution to the dwindling supplies in their shared aquifer. 7. WATER QUALITY IMPACT STUDY -PROPOSED DOG PARK. Stu discussed the proposed Water Quality Impact From Recreational Activities Study to be completed by Camp Dresser & McKee. The purpose of the study is to gather information regarding water quality impacts observed and best management practices implemented. City Council will be discussing at their nex t study session. The meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m. The nex t Water and Sewer Board meeting will be Tuesday, April 12 , 2005 at 5:00 p .m. in the Community Development Conference Room. Respectfully submitted, Cathy Burrage Recording Secretary