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WATER AND SEWER BOARD
MINUTES
MARCH 11, 1997
The meeting was called to order at 5:03 p.m.
Chairwoman Neumann declared a quorum present.
Members present:
Members absent;
Also present:
Clark, Higday, Neumann, Otis,
Guy, Wiggins
Burns, Habenicht, Vobejda
Stewart Fonda, Director of
Utilities
John Bock, Mgr. Of Adrnin.
Bill McCormick, Operations
Supt.
Torn Munds, Englewood Herald
1) MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 13, 1996 MEETING.
The Englewood Water and Sewer Board Minutes from the
February 13, 1996 meeting were approved.
Mr. Higday moved;
Mr. Wiggins seconded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Members absent;
Motion carried.
To approve the February 11,
1997 Englewood Water and Sewer
Board Minutes.
Clark, Higday, Neumann, Otis,
Otis, Wiggins
None
Burns, Habenicht, Vobejda
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Mr. Higday moved;
Mr. Wiggins seconded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Member absent;
Motion carried.
4. UNION PARK WATER PROJECT.
To recommend Council approval
of the Colorado Water
Conservation Plan.
Clark, Higday, Neumann, Otis,
Otis, Wiggins, Habenicht,
Burns
None
Vobejda
Stu reviewed a resolution received from Commissioner Torn
Eggert outlining the intent of Arapahoe County to
participate in the Union Park Project .
5. SOUTHGATE SUPPLEMENT #130.
A request was made by the Southgate Sanitation District
representing the owner for inclusion into the Southgate
Sanitation District. Supplement #130 is for an area
approximately 3.081 acres. The zoning per Arapahoe County
is R 2.5 (PUD). Residential zoning is the intended use of
the property which will allow a maximum of 2 residences per
2.5 acres. The owner is H.G. and Eleanor L. Isbill. The
property is located near Belleview between Steele and Holly,
next to the Highline Canal.
Mr. Guy moved;
Mr. Clark seconded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Member absent;
Motion carried.
To recommend Council approval
of Southgate Supplement #130.
Clark, Higday, Neumann, Otis,
Otis, Wiggins, Habenicht,
Burns
None
Vobejda
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6 . ALLEN PLANT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
The Board received a copy of a memo from Bill McCormick
regarding staff recommendations for the Allen Filter Plant
Improvements. Staff recommended the Parkson Corporation
Lamella Plate Settler system. Stu and Bill McCormick
discussed the reasons for choosing the system. Mr. Higday
voiced concerns regarding the project. Stu and Tom Burns
noted that Council discussed this issue at length and are
recommending proceeding with the project. Stu will know the
feasibility of a Water Conservation Board loan by July 7.
The Board also received a sample ballot question for Water
System General Obligation Bonds.
7. TRICKLING FILTER REPAIR.
The Board was briefed on a trickling filter collapse at the
Bi-city Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mr. Fonda noted that
during the repair there may be odors from the plant. The
media will be inspected during removal by a hired expert to
determine the cause of the collapse.
8. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
The Board received the following informational items:
A. Letter of appreciation from Thomas Whelan for the
Repair at 2255-57 S. Tejon.
B. Letter from Gary Richardson of Englewood Schools
commending Jeff Gingles for his assistance during a
boiler room flooding.
c. Letter and Benefit Analysis from Terry Nolan of
Highlands Ranch discussing their views of the
benefits and costs of the C-470 Interchange.
9. SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT.
The Board received a fax from AWWA regarding the proposed
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, which could be a
starting point for funding treatment and distribution system
improvements.
10. AMERICAN COMMUNITIES FOR CLEANUP EQUITY.
Stu discussed joining American Communities for Cleanup
Equity (ACCE}. Englewood's dues assessment would be
$1,805.00. The assessment would support developing an
administrative relief policy for local governments that face
Superfund liability for activities related to municipal
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solid waste and sewage sludge. Dan Brotzman, the City
Attorney, recommended supporting this effort. The Board
directed Mr. Fonda to join ACCE, but recommended council
approval, if necessary.
Mr. Otis moved;
Ms. Habenicht seconded:
Ayes:
Nays:
Members absent;
Motion carried.
Joining American Communities
for Cleanup Equity in the
amount of $1,805.00.
Clark, Higday, Neumann, Otis,
Otis, Wiggins, Habenicht,
Burns
None
Vobejda
The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m .
The next Water and Sewer Board meeting will be April 8, 1997
at 5:00 p.m. in Conference Room A.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Burrage
Recording Secretary
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