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Home My WebLink About2004-07-13 WSB MINUTES• WATER AND SEWER BOARD MINUTES July 13, 2004 The meeting was called to order at 5:04 p.m. Members present: Moore, Cassidy, Otis, Habenicht, Garrett Members absent: Clark, Higday, Bums, Bradshaw Also present: Stewart Fonda, Director of Utilities 1. MINUTES OF THE JUNE 8, 2004 MEETING. The Englewood Water and Sewer Board approved the minutes from the June 8, 2004 • meeting. • Mr. Garrett moved; Mr. Habenicht seconded: Ayes: Nays: Members absent: Motion carried. To approve the minutes from the June 8, 2004 Englewood Water and Sewer Board Meeting. Moore, Cassidy, Otis, Habenicht, Garrett None Clark, Higday, Bums, Bradshaw 2. WATER QUALITY -COLIFORM SAMPLING. Joe Pershin appeared to discuss the water sampling process and State reporting procedures. Stu discussed with the Board a chronology of coliform sampling completed for June 2004 where one site tested positive. Mr. Pershin explained the sensitivity of the .·.·.J ···.·.-· ...... · .. :.~:! • • / / / l various factors that contribute to contamination. Mayor Garrett r ended that the monthly samples be collected four days before the end of the .Ji to allow time for evaluation, along with additional samples. The ..;commendations to collect extra samples and improve testing procedures to eliminate contamination will be implemented. 3. LICENSE AGREEMENT -3596 S. BANNOCK ST. Ms. Judith Harris submitted a License Agreement to maintain the City's easement along the City Ditch, which is an enclosed drainage way next to 3596 S. Bannock St. Englewood will maintain the use of the easement and the right to install, repair, remove or relocate the City Ditch at any time deemed necessary. The License Agreement will allow Ms. Harris to maintain the existing ditch easement for improved appearance and to minimize maintenance and safety concerns. Mr. Otis moved; Mr. Garrett seconded: Ayes: Nays: Members absent: Motion carried. To recommend Council approval o the License Agreement to Judith Harris to maintain a City Ditch easement adjacent to 3596 S. Bannock St. Moore, Cassidy, Otis, Habenicht, Garrett None Clark, Higday, Bums, Bradshaw 4. ENGINEERJNG FOR THE ALLEN FILTER PLANT WASHWATER PUMP SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS. The washwater pumps at the Allen Filter Plant are 25 years old and can no longer be repaired. New pumps were required that can handle the settled solids of the pretreatment building and the filter backwash water. CDM was selected from five engineering proposals to design and manage the construction phase of the electrical and associated piping for the replacement washwater .. • pumps. CDM was selected because their proposal was the most conducive for replacement of this pumping system. CDM's bid was for $61,500. Mr. Otis moved; Mr. Garrett seconded: Ayes: Nays: Members absent: Motion carried. To approve CDM's bid for engineering services in the amount of $61 ,500 for design and construction management of the Allen Filter Plant replacement washwater pumps . Moore, Cassidy, Otis, Habenicht, Garrett None Clark, Higday, Bums, Bradshaw 5 . DENVER WATER 2003 DROUGHT AND WEATHER MODIFICATION PROGRAM -CLOUD SEEDING. • The Board received a report from Denver Water's consultant, Western Weather Consultants, recounting the impact of the November 2003 to March 2004 cloud seeding program. The total area seeded was 2,798 square miles with an estimated 136,500 acre- feet increase in water due to snowpack. 6. ARTICLE FROM FIREHOUSE, "FIRE AT WATER TREATMENT PLANT EVACUATES SUN LAKES , ARIZONA RESIDENTS." The Board received an article regarding a fire at the Mesa, Arizona water treatment plant. Due to potential hazardous chemicals, emergency crews evacuated homes within a half- mile of the plant. 7. ORDINANCE IMPOSING FINES FOR WATER WASTE. The Board discussed penalties for residents who continue to waste water after repeated warnings. The Board concurred with the following policy; in all cases a warning will first be issued, the next time a $25.00 fine will be charged to the customer's account. For the • third offence, a $75.00 fine shall be charged and the water will be turned off and left off • • ..-... until the fine and tum-off charges are paid. If the offending customer is on a flat-rate billing schedule, at the second offence they shall be required to transfer to a water meter. Mr. Habenicht noted that time restrictions were not defined. Mayor Garrett recommended it be defined per calendar year, season-to-season and a new cycle begin when the property changes ownership. The motion was tabled. John Bock will incorporate the Board's recommendations and prepare a final ordinance for Council for "Municipal Code 12-lA-7: Unauthorized Use, Waste of Water," for the Board's approval at a future meeting. 6. LETTER TO SENATOR BEN NIGHTHORSE CAMPBELL REGARDING HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRJATIONS BILL. Stu discussed a letter he is proposing to send as a Trustee of the American Water Works Association to Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell. The letter supports the public-private research partnership being proposed by the water supply community to identify and develop technologies to safeguard drinking water. The Board approved Stu sending the letter, subject to the City Attorney's approval. 7. WATER REVENUES. Stu reviewed upcoming capitol projects, increasing maintenance costs and decreasing water revenues. Possible water rate increases were discussed. Revenues and expenses will be monitored over the next few months and Mr. Fonda will update the Board at a future meeting. The meeting adjourned at 5:53 p.m. The next Water and Sewer Board meeting will be Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. in the Community Development Conference Room. Respectfully submitted, Cathy Burrage • Recording Secretary