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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-09-23 WSB MINUTESI · . . ' • • • PUBLIC MEETING SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 5:00 P.M. ENGLEWOOD WATER AND SEWER BOARD NOTICE OF IMPROVEMENTS TO ENGLEWOOD WATER TREATMENT PLANT A public meeting was held, as advertised, to discuss the proposed Improvements to the Englewood Allen Filter Plant . The Board received a copy of the legal notice published August 28, 1997 in the Englewood Herald. The following Englewood employees and representatives were present: Stu Fonda, Director of Utilities There were no Englewood citizens or interested parties present for the meeting. The public meeting was declared closed at 5:10 p.m . / . ' ' • • • WATER AND SEWER BOARD MINUTES SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 The meeting was called to order at 5:05 p.m. Chairwoman Neumann declared a quorum present. Members present: Members absent; Also present: Clark, Burns, Neumann, Guy, Vobejda Habenicht, Higday, Otis, Wiggins Stewart Fonda, Director of Utilities 1) MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 20, 1997 MEETING. The Englewood Water and Sewer Board Minutes from the August 20, 1997 meeting were approved as written. Mr. Vobejda moved; Mr. Guy seconded: Ayes: Nays: Members absent: Motion carried . To approve the August 20, 1997 Englewood Water and Sewer Board Minutes as written. Clark, Burns, Neumann, Guy, Vobjeda None Habenicht, Higday, Otis, Wiggins / • • • 2) GUESTS -MIKE GESIN -3605 S. BANNOCK ST . ENCROACHMENT ON CITY DITCH RIGH-OF-WAY. Mike Gesin and his contractor, Randy Ackerson of Room with a View, appeared before the Board to request to purchase adjoining Englewood Water Department right-of-way property. It was noted that the existing patio area and overhead sunroom already encroaches 4" onto City property. Mr. Gesin is requesting to purchase City Ditch right-of-way property for expanding the patio area with a prefabricated sunroom and a second story deck and stairs. Mr. Fonda noted that Utilities Dept. staff recommended denying the request. Mr. Gesin noted that a signed permit was issued by the Englewood Building Department and that other structures exist in the City Ditch right-of-way. The Board requested further research from staff and discussing the request at a future meeting. Mayor Burns moved; Mr. Guy seconded: Ayes: Nays: Members absent: Motion carried. To table Mr. Gesin's request to purchase a portion of City Ditch right-of-way at 3605 S . Bannock. Clark, Burns, Neumann, Guy, Vobjeda None Habenicht, Higday, Otis, Wiggins 3 . GUESTS: VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT. Valley Board members John Boggs (chairman), Jim Tomlin, Carol Clouse, Bill Miller, Al Dreiling and District Manager Florence Meehl appeared before the Board. Valley District Attorney Jim Collins and Valley's consulting engineer Rich Cassens also appeared. Mr. Cassens and Mr. Collins reviewed Valley's request for dissolution and for the City of Englewood to incorporate the Valley Sanitation District into the Englewood sanitation area. Mr. Fonda reiterated the Board's policy of only dealing with other government entities, not individuals . / • • • Mr. Boggs , requested a positive indicator from the Englewood Water Boad to proceed with negotiations. The Board requested further information regarding court- appointed powers and main line conditions before an interest in negotiating could be given. Ms. Neumann moved; Mr. Clark seconded: Ayes: Nays: Members absent: Motion carried. 4. THORNTON SETTLEMENT . To request further information before consideration of Valley Sanitation District's request for incorporation into the Englewood sanitation area. Clark, Burns, Neumann, Guy, Vobjeda None Habenicht, Higday, Otis, Wiggins The Board received a letter from Jack Graves of Chrisman Bynum & Johnson, Englewood's water attorney, proposing a settlement of the attorney's fees related to Englewood's voluntary dismissal in case #90CW221. The agreement states that Thornton will be issued a check from Englewood for $13,242.77 to be followed by either cash or shares in the Fulton Irrigating Ditch Company equaling the amount of $11,757.23. The subsequent $11,757.23 will be due upon Englewood receiving payment for its attorneys fees from Kiowa in Case #93CS151, or when it becomes clear that Englewood is unable to collect such costs, whichever occurs earlier. Mr. Guy moved; Mr. Clark seconded: Ayes: Nays: To recommend Council approval of the settlement to the City of Thornton for attorney's fees relating to the voluntary dismissal in Case #90CW221. Clark, Burns, Neumann, Guy, Vobjeda None • • • Members absent: Motion carried. 5. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Habenicht, Higday, Otis, Wiggins The Board received the following informational items: A. Letter from the Colorado Water Resources & Power Development Authority dated August 29, 1997 regarding approval of the Drinking Water Revenue Bonds 1997 Series A in the amount of $15,100,000. B. Letter from James Sullivan, Douglas County Commissioner, dated September 5, 1997 thanking Englewood for its commitment to preserving the South Platte River and opposing the "Wild and Scenic River" designation. C. Denver Post article dated August 15, 1997, "Golden prevails in water war." The next Water and Sewer Board meeting will be October 14, 1997 at 5:00 p.m. in Conference Room A. Respectfully submitted, Cathy Burrage Recording Secretary /