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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-08-13 WSB MINUTESWATER AND SEWER BOARD MINUTES AUGUST 13, 1991 The meeting was called to order at 5:03 p.m. Chairwoman Gulley declared a quorum present. Members present: Members absent: Also present: Bullock, Gulley, Habenicht, Lay, Neumann, Vobejda Fullerton, Van Dyke, Otis Stewart Fonda, Director of Utilities Mike Woika, Utilities Manager 1. MINUTES OF THE JULY 9, 1991 MEETING. The Englewood Water and Sewer Board minutes from the July 9, 1991 meeting were approved as written. Mr. Vobejda moved; Ms. Lay seconded: Ayes: Nays: Members absent: Motion carried. To approve the July 9, 1991 minutes as written. Bullock, Gulley, Habenicht, Lay, Neumann, Vobejda None Fullerton, Van Dyke, Otis 2. ENGLEWOOD/CENTENNIAL MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING. Some minor changes were made to the Englewood/Centennial Memorandum of Understanding. The agreement would allow Centennial to use surplus space in the City Ditch, the McLellan Pump Station and the Dad Clark pipeline and Englewood to use surplus space in the Centennial's alluvial wellfield. Mr. Fullerton moved; Mr. Van Seiver seconded: Ayes: Nays: Members absent: Motion carried. To recommend approval and direct the Director of Utilities to sign the Memo of Understanding with Centennial unless the City Attorney directs otherwise. Bullock, Gulley, Habenicht, Lay, Neumann, Vobejda None Fullerton, Van Dyke, Otis 3. ENGLEWOOD/SOUTHGATE SANITATION AGREEMENT. Mr. Fonda discussed the Englewood/Southgate Agreement. Englewood has filed Statements of Opposition to the Project Water Cases to protect its existing water rights. The Englewood/Southgate Agreement stipulates the terms and conditions to be attached to the decrees that may be entered into Water Court so the water available for diversion by Englewood at its Union Avenue Intake is protected. If Southgate does not operate its exchange option, we would not be injured. Mr. Vobejda moved; Mr. Neumann seconded: Ayes: Nays: Members absent: Motion carried. To approve and recommend the City Manager sign the Englewood/Southgate Agreement. Bullock, Gulley, Habenicht, Lay, Neumann, Vobejda None Fullerton, VanDyke, Otis 4. GRAND COUNTY IRRIGATION CO. -WATER CASE OBJECTION. Mr. Fonda recommended that the City of Englewood should file on the Grand County Irrigated Land Company case for the purpose of watching, but not become active unless deemed necessary. Mr. Fonda will inform the Water and Sewer Board and Council if active participation is warranted. Ms. Lay moved; Mr. Bullock seconded: Ayes: Nays: Members absent: Motion carried. 5. HOUSE BILL #1154 To recommend to City Council filing on the Grand County Irrigation Case. Bullock, Gulley, Habenicht, Lay,l Neumann, Vobejda None Fullerton, VanDyke, Otis Mr. Fonda discussed House Bill #1154, also known as the Water Conservation Act of 1991, which establishes the State Office of Water Conservation within the Colorado Water Conservation Board. Mr. Fonda noted the role of the Water Utility Council in assisting Colorado municipalities with this bill. A Water Conservation Ordinance will be prepared for Council approval 6. LOWRY LANDFILL ISSUES. Mr. Fonda discussed his Memorandum dated June 18, 1991 to Councilman Clayton regarding Lowry Landfill Costs, which states that sewer account users could be assessed up to $270 per account, per year to finance the Lowry Landfill cleanup. The Citizens for Cleanup Equity was also discussed. Mayor Van Dyke entered at 5:20 p.m. Councilman Bullock distributed to the Board a letter to Representative Dan Schaefer regarding Senate Bill #1557, the Toxic Cleanup Equity and Acceleration Act of 1991. Mayor Van Dyke recommended the Water and Sewer Board establish a position and continue to address the cleanup issue. The Board concurred that one Councilperson and one Utilities Department staff person attend the lobbying efforts in Washington D.C. Ms. Habenicht moved; Ms. Gulley seconded: Ayes: Nays: To support and fund the lobbying efforts of Stu Fonda, City Council and the Water and Sewer Board in the Lowry Landfill Cleanup issue. Bullock, Gulley, Habenicht, Lay,l Neumann, Vobejda None Members absent: Fullerton, VanDyke, Otis Motion carried. 7. CITY COUNCIL/WATER AND SEWER BOARD JOINT MEETING. There will be a joint meeting with the Englewood City Council and the Water and Sewer Board on Monday , August 19, 1991 at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room. Issues to be discussed will include recent water activities and current and future projects and plans. 8. MEAGAN PARSON -4453 S. CHEROKEE. Ms. Meagan Parson is requesting reimbursement from the City of Englewood for clothes allegedly ruined because of rusty water in the water mains. The Board concurred to distribute, free of charge, the Red-B-Gone laundry additive in such cases, but not to reimburse for damages unless in extraordinary circumstances. The Board reserved the right to assess and rule on extraordinary cases. 9. SHERI GULLEY'S RESIGNATION FROM WATER AND SEWER BOARD. Ms. Sheri Gulley notified the Board of her resignation on the Water and Sewer Board because of her appointment to the Englewood City Council. Mr. Don Fullerton was appointed the current Water and Sewer Board Chairman. 10. THE 1992 WATER AND SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND. Mr. Woika distributed the 1992 Budget for the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund for the Board's information. Concerns and questions will be addressed at a future meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m. The next Water and Sewer Board meeting will be 5:00 p.m. on September 10, 1991 in Conference Room A. Respectfully submitted, Cathy Burrage Recording Secretary