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WATER AND SEWER BOARD
MINUTES
JANUARY 14, 1997
The meeting was called to order at 5:05 p.m.
Chairwoman Neumann declared a quorum present.
Members present:
Members absent:
Also present:
Habenicht, Clark, Higday,
Neumann, Otis, Guy, Vobejda,
Wiggins
Burns
Stewart Fonda, Director of
Utilities
John Bock, Utilities Manager
Dennis Stowe, Bi-City Plant
Joe Payne, Bi-City Plant
1. MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 17, 1996 MEETING.
The Englewood Water and Sewer Board Minutes from the
December 17, 1996 meeting were approved as written.
Mr. Vobejda moved;
Ms. Habenicht seconded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Members absent:
Motion carried.
Tom Burns entered at 5:10 p.m.
To approve the December 17,
1996 Englewood Water and Sewer
Minutes as written.
Habenicht, Clark, Higday,
Neumann. Otis. Guy, Vobejda,
Wiggins
None
Burns
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2. GUEST: THOMAS WHELAN -OWNER 2255-57 S. TEJON ST.
Mr. Whelan appeared before the Board to request city
assistance in fixing his sewer line at 2255-57 s. Tejon St.
Mr. Wiggins noted that he has been in contact with Mr.
Whelan and had the sewer maintenance crew TV the line in
question. What was discovered was that there was no
apparent grade separation in that sewer main section and
effluent was flowing properly.
The Water Board directed the Utilities' staff to excavate
the sewer line at the problem area next to the city's main
and investigate the connection to determine the cause of the
service line separation. If it is discovered to be the
City's fault, the crew will make the necessary repairs, and
the city will absorb the costs. If it is found to be the
owners responsibility, the City crew will make the repair
and charges will be determined. The crew will attempt to
locate the property's clean out.
3. LETTER FROM HIGHLANDS RANCH DATED 1-2-97.
Stu reviewed the letter from Terry Nolan of Highlands Ranch
to the Denver Board of Water Commissioners outlining their
position on proceeding with the McLellan Interchange on c-
470 between Broadway and Santa Fe. Stu also noted that the
Friends of the Highline Canal were unsuccessful in obtaining
a temporary restraining order.
4. GUESTS -JOE PAYNE AND VIKKI PIERCE -WATER FOR PEOPLE.
Vikki Pierce of Water For People and Joe Payne of the Bi-
ci ty Wastewater Treatment Plant appeared and showed a video
tape illustrating the public health contributions made by
the Water For People Organization. They requested that
Englewood allow Water For People to insert flyers titled,
''Safe Drinking Water .... You Can Make A Difference" into the
regular bills sent to Englewood's water and sewer customers.
The list of contributors would not be sold and Water For
People will report back on the degree of success generated
from the flyers.
Ms. Habenicht moved;
Mr. Guy seconded: To approve the pilot program
for flyers from Water For
People be inserted in
Englewood customers' regular
water and sewer billing.
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Ayes:
Nays:
Members absent:
Motion carried.
Habenicht, Clark, Higday,
Neumann. Otis. Guy, Vobejda,
Wiggins, Burns
None
None
5. GUEST: CARMINE IADOROLLA -AQUA SAN.
WATER CONSERVATION MASTER PLAN
Mr. Iodorolla appeared before the Board to discuss the
proposed Water Conservation Master Plan. Compliance
requires the City to be metered by the year 2009, with
Englewood reviewing its present metering program in 2002 to
determine a plan of action to assure compliance with State
law. Carmine noted that the plan could be amended at a
future date. The plan will enable Englewood to apply for
State loans and grants.
Mr. Vobejda moved;
Mr. Otis seconded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Members absent:
Motion carried.
To recommend Council approval
of the Water Conservation
Plan.
Habenicht, Clark, Higday,
Neumann. Otis. Guy, Vobejda,
Wiggins, Burns
None
None
6. DON MARTURANO -SOUTH ENGELWOOD SAN. DISTRICT.
Don Marturano appeared before the Board to discuss the South
Englewood Sewer Maintenance Agreement that expired October
1, 1996. Areas noted to be negotiated were; Item #i
regarding selling sewer taps, Item #3 regarding yearly
amount and 4(e) regarding enforcing oil and grease trap
regulations. Mr. Marturano will discuss these issues with
the Board at their February meeting. Mr. Fonda reiterated
that Englewood is still servicing the area due to a
temporary extension of the official agreement, but the City
will discontinue servicing South Englewood if an agreement
is not reached.
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7. GUEST: CARL HOUCK -CDM -ALLEN FILTER PLANT
IMPROVEMENTS.
Carl Houck and Mike Zaf er from CDM appeared before the Board
to discuss the proposed Allen Plant Improvements and the
increase in the estimated amount budgeted. The Board
expressed their concerns regarding the increased amount and
what rate increases might be necessary.
Mayor Burns and Mayor Pro-Tern Alex Habenicht expressed their
concerns about the November, 1996 general obligation bond
issue, which failed. Discussion ensued about the manner in
which future bond issues must be promoted in order to
succeed and the need to verify costs, so that the amount of
this issue is not less than the ultimate cost of the
improvements. Stu Fonda reviewed the Original Cash Flow
Model and Revised Construction Cost Estimates as well as a
rough time line for a possible new general obligation bond
issue election in 1997.
Mr. Otis moved;
Ms. Neumann seconded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Members absent:
Motion carried.
To recommend Council approval
of proceeding with final
design for the Allen Filter
Plant Improvements.
Habenicht, Clark, Higday,
Neumann. Otis. Guy, Vobejda,
Wiggins, Burns
None
None
The Board adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
The next Water and Sewer Board meeting will be February 11,
1997 at 5:00 p.m. in Conference Room A.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Burrage
Recording Secretary
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