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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-02-11 WSB MINUTES.. ./'~· • • • WATER AND SEWER BOARD MINUTES ~ 11 ,2003 Pd The meeting was called to order at 5:04 p .m. Members present: Members absent: Also present: Wolosyn, Moore, Higday, Cassidy, Otis , Kasson, Bradshaw, Habenicht Clark Stewart Fonda, Director of U tilities 1. MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 14 , 2003 MEETING. The Englewood Water and Sewer Board approved the minutes from the January 14 , 2003 meeting. Mr. Otis moved : Mr. Wolosyn seconded: Ayes : Nays: Members absent: Motion carried . Gray Clark entered at 5 :10 p.m . To approve the Minutes from the January 14 , 2003 Englewood Water and Sewer Board Meeting. Wolosyn, Moore, Higday, Cassidy, Otis, Kasson, Bradshaw, Habenicht None Clark • • • 2 . FIRE HYDRANT PERMITS. GUEST: KEVJNJENNINGS Mr. Kevin Jennings of 3724 S. Cherokee appeared to request a fire hydrant permit. There is currently a moratorium on hydrant permits due to the growing number of applicants who want to use Englewood 's hydrants on an ongoing basis. Mr. Jennings is starting a deep root watering business in Englewood. The Board discussed establishing water fill stations to provide for a bulk purchase of water. It was noted that Arvada, Kittridge and Castle Rock have established fill stations. Mr. Veryser noted that he has delayed issuing seven permits until the Board decided on the policy. Mr. Veryser discussed Denver's existing policy and charges for hydrant permits . The Board directed that the contractors on Mr. Veryser's list, including Kevin Jennings , be allowed to purchase hydrant permits at the existing rate, but the charge per 1,000 gallons for all users will now be $3.50 per 1,000 gallons. The Board also directed that Englewood establish the same charges as Denver. Therefore, as of February 18, 2003 the permit fee will be a $250 nonrefundable permit for customers using less than a 1,500 gallon tank wagon and a $1,000.00 nonrefundable permit for over 1,500 gallons. The rate for this water will be $3 .50 per 1,000 gallons . 3. DENVER WATER DEPARTMENT ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN - DROUGHT AND WATERING RESTRICTIONS . The Utilities Department received a request from the Denver Water Department to share in an upcoming advertising campaign to raise public awareness about the existing drought, water conservation measures and watering restrictions. Denver has requested $1.00 per household, which would be $10,800. John Bock and Pauletta Puncerelli, Englewood's Public Information Officer will represent Englewood in this campaign. Stu noted that so far, Englewood's watering policy has been to follow Denver's watering calendar on a voluntary basis . It is anticipated that this will be two day per week watering. The Board also concurred that the City Hall fountain should not be run this summer. Stu discussed two new wells that are going to be drilled at the Englewood Golf Course and at McLellan Reservoir. Mr. Clark recommended; Mr. Cassidy seconded : Recommending the City Manager sign the agreement with Denver Water Department for the drought and water conservation advertising campaign in the amount of $10,800.00. • • • Ayes: Nays: Members absent: Motion carried. Wolosyn, Moore, Higday, Cassidy, Otis , Kasson, Bradshaw, Habenicht, Clark None None 4. CITY DITCH LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH RTD -SANTA FE DR. The Regional Transportation District (RTD) submitted two License Agreements for two locations where fencing improvements span the City Ditch. The fences will be constructed in conjunction with the Southwest Corridor highway improvements along the City Ditch on Santa Fe from County Line Road to Prince Street in Littleton. Santa Fe is being widened to allow construction of separating medians and additional lanes to improve traffic safety. The License Agreements will allow fences to be constructed in Englewood's City Ditch right-of-way. The fences will be 8' chain link fences, which prohibit pedestrian access into the railroad right-of-way. Some portions of the existing railroad right-of-way and some portions of the City Ditch right-of-way overlap. Englewood's City Attorney and the Utilities Engineer have reviewed and approved the two City Ditch License Agreements. Ms. Bradshaw moved; Mr. Cassidy: Ayes: Nays: Members absent: Motion carried . To recommend Council approval of two City Ditch license agreements with RTD for fencing along the Southwest Corridor along Santa Fe. Wolosyn, Moore, Higday, Cassidy, Otis , Kasson, Bradshaw, Habenicht, Clark None None • • • 5. CITY DITCH -COLORADO PRESERVATION, INC. Stewart Fonda, Bill McCormick and Gary Sears received invitations to a lunch announcing the City Ditch being placed on the Colorado's Most Endangered Places List for 2003 . Funds may be available for City Ditch improvements and Mayor Bradshaw noted that it could be a venue for residents to save the City Ditch. Stu noted there will be a "Save the City Ditch" meeting held by Englewood citizens on March 13, 2002 at 5 :00 in the Library Conference Room. 6. DENVER/CENTENNIAL STORAGE IN McLELLAN RESERVOIR. Stu outlined the temporary agreement with Denver Water Board and Centennial Water & Sanitation District to store water in McLellan Reservoir. Englewood will deliver Denver's water from Chatfield Reservoir, through the City Ditch, to the pump station that conveys water from the City Ditch to McLellan Reservoir. Denver will provide Englewood with either 5 cfs in the river or 2cfs in City Ditch until April 1 to help alleviate Englewood 's raw water quality problems . The agreement can be terminated within 45 days by written notification from one of the parties. Denver must evacuate all water stored by July 31, 2003, but all parties will continue to explore other options for using and/or evacuating Denver 's water in McLellan Reservoir. The Board agreed with the temporary operating agreement and recommended that it be sent to City Council as an informational item. 7 . WATER USAGE AND PRECIPITATION COMPARISON. The Board received a chart from Bill McCormick, Operations Superintendent, comparing water pumped and annual precipitation from 1998 through 2002 . The chart shows that voluntary conservation last year by Englewood citizens resulted in lower demands on the water system . • --' 8. MISC. WATER BOARD CONCERNS AND COMMENTS. Grey Clark recommended that reuse water be used in various ways, for example watering parks , when possible. Gary Kasson discussed standardization of water laws and rates. Stu noted that districts were established and set up to manage themselves. These contracts were written years ago and most are still in effect. Olga Wolosyn added that DRCOG is addressing unifying water policies. Mayor Bradshaw recommended penalizing residents who are caught wasting water. The Board concurred. The meeting adjourned at 5.: 58 p.m. The next Water and Sewer Board meeting will be Tuesday, march 11, 2003 in the • Community Development Conference Room. • Respectfully submitted, Cathy Burrage Recording Secretary