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WATER AND SEWER BOARD
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 10, 2004
The meeting was called to order at 5:02 p.m.
Members present:
Members absent:
Also present:
Clark, Moore, Higday, Otis, Habenicht,
Garrett
Bradshaw, Cassidy, Burns
Stewart Fonda, Director of Utilities
Bill McCormick, Operations Supt.
Dan Brotzman, Eng. City Attorney
1. MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 20, 2004 MEETING.
The Englewood Water and Sewer Board appro v ed the minutes from the January 20, 2004
meeting.
Mr. Habenicht moved;
Mr. Otis seconded:
Ayes :
Nays:
Members absent:
Motion carried .
To approve the minutes from the January 20 ,
2004 Englewood Water and Sewer Board
Meeting.
Clark, Moore, Higday, Otis, Habenicht,
Garrett
None
Bradshaw, Cassidy, Burns
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2 . WATER METER PURCHASE.
The Utilities Department purchases water meters needed for an entire year by requesting
one large bid proposal for additional costs savings. 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 meters will be used to replace inactive or poorly
functioning meters and to convert existing meters to the ITRON system . Sixteen meters ,
ranging from 1-1 /2" to 3", will be used by Englewood Parks Department for changing
existing irrigation meters.
Mountain States Pipe is honoring 2000 prices for this bid, which is being placed in
conjunction with Denver Water Board's order. The amount of the order to Mountain
States Pipe and Supply is $92,323.18.
Mr. Higday moved;
Mr. Otis seconded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Members absent:
Motion carried.
To recommend Council approval of the
purchase of water meters from Mountain
States Pipe and Supply in the amount of
$92,323.18 .
Clark, Moore, Higday, Otis, Habenicht,
Garrett
None
Bradshaw, Cassidy, Burns
3. AGREEMENT FOR REALIGNMENT OF BROWN DITCH IN COLUMBINE
ESTATES.
Hearthstone Homes submitted an Agreement to the realign the Brown Ditch right-of-way
in Columbine Valley Estates by ex changing property to relocate an easement 25 ' to the
south of the existing right-of-way. This agreement will allow the owner to move the
Brown Ditch easement to maximize his property for new construction. The property is
located at 5600 Watson Lane in the City of Littleton.
Englewood will maintain their 30 ' easement and the right to install, repair, remove or
relocate the Brown Ditch at any time deemed necessary. The easement is being
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maintained for possible future raw water piping from Union Avenue to McLellan
Reservoir.
Mr. Habenicht moved;
Mr. Otis seconded:
Ayes:
Nays :
Members absent:
Motion carried.
Mr. Bums entered at 5 :20 p.m .
To recommend Council approval of the
Agreement for Realignment of Brown Ditch
in Columbine Valley Estates along Watson
Lane.
Clark, Moore, Higday, Otis, Habenicht,
Garrett
None
Bradshaw, Cassidy, Burns
4 . MARCY GULCH DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND SIPHON REP AIRS
ON CITY DITCH.
A Master Plan of Drainage for March Gulch was originally prepared in 1985 for the
Marcy Gulch drainage basin in Highlands Ranch. Urban Drainage, Centennial Water and
Sanitation District and the City of Englewood now wish to proceed with design and
construction of the drainage and flood control improvements for this area. Erosion has
exposed the City Ditch siphon pipe and the coming spring runoff could cause
Englewood's existing siphon structure to fail. This would create an emergency situation
because water could not be delivered to either Highlands Ranch or the Allen Filter Plant.
Urban Drainage and Flood Control is proposing to construct a new spillway to replace the
existing City Ditch pipe with 66" reinforced concrete pipe and a new inlet and outlet
structure. Enlarging this pipe to 66" will allow the City Ditch to carry up to 75 cfs ofraw
water.
In the Amendment to the Agreement, Urban Drainage has agreed to pay 50% of the
drainage construction costs , which is $114,000. Centennial and Englewood will each pay
25 % of the drainage construction costs -$57,000 each. Centennial will pay for the siphon
enlargement costs of $64,000 . Englewood will pay $2 ,000 for the new 12" gate valve,
replacing the old gate valve .
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Mr. Otis moved;
Mr. Habenicht seconded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Members absent:
Motion carried.
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To recommend Council approval of the
Amendment to the Agreement Regarding
Design and Construction of Drainage and
Flood Control Improvements for the City
Ditch at Marcy Gulch.
Clark, Moore, Higday, Otis, Habenicht,
Garrett, Burns
None
Bradshaw, Cassidy
5. CLOUD SEEDING OPERATION FOR WINTER OF 2003-04.
Englewood participated in Denver's cloud seeding program last winter and plans to
continue the program for the winter of 2003-2004 . Using the same participation
percentages as last year, Denver has calculated Englewood 's contribution to the program
to be $3 ,200.00 . The Board concurred that Englewood should continue to participate in
the cloud seeding operation.
6. TAMPA TIMES ARTICLE DATED 1-10-04, "DESALPLANT MIRED IN
STANDOFF."
Mr. Fonda discussed an article from the Tampa Times discussing Tampa Bay Water
Department ordering the desalination plant to shut down for a month. Covanta Tampa
Construction, which is operating the plant, refuses to turn it off. Stu discussed important
issues that this standoff creates.
7 . ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS ARTICLE DATED 1-29-04.
Mr. Fonda discussed an article from the Rocky Mountain News about a new fee from the
State of Colorado to be collected from utilities, cities and others with water rights for the
State Division of Water Resources. Mr. Fonda noted that our water attorney and water
engineer are investigating the validity of the fees charged to Englewood.
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8. LITIGATION WITH THORNTON RIGHTS ON THE PLATTE RIVER.
David Hill and Joe Tom Wood appeared to discuss a proposed filing that was noted in the
Colorado Resumes for filing on water rights. David Hill noted that this case could be of
major significance to Englewood. Metro Sewer District is proposing to build another
wastewater treatment plant on the Platte River, north of their existing plant. The case
would affect Thornton's senior ditch right return flows. Englewood may have to cut back
its water to satisfy senior ditch calls. 300 to 400 acre-feet of Englewood's senior rights
are at stake. Mr. Hill will keep the Board apprised of any developments.
The next Water and Sewer Board meeting will be Tuesday, March 9, 2004 at 5:00 p.m . in
the Community Development Conference Room.
The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m .
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Burrage
Recording Secretary