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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-07-XX WSB AGENDAWATER & SEWER BOARD AGENDA For Phone Vote Call Cathy at 303-762-2636 or e-mail: cburrage@englewoodgov.org DUE TO LACK OF AGENDA ITEMS, THERE WILL NOT BE A REGULAR JULY WATER BOARD MEETING. A PHONE VOTE IS NECESSARY TO SEND ITEMS VOTED ON IN THE JUNE MEETING TO CITY COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION. 1. MINUTES OF THE JUNE 10, 2008 MEETING. (ATT. 1) 2. NOTICE OF BOARD APPRECIATION NIGHT-MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2008 AT 6:30 P.M. AT PIRATE 'S COVE. RSVP WITH CATHY AT 303-762-2636 OR E-MAIL: cburrage@englewoodgov.org NEXT MEETING WILL BE TUESDAY AUGUST 12, 2008 AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCDE ROOM. WATER AND SEWER BOARD MINUTES June 10, 2008 The meeting was called to order at 5 :04 p.m. Members present: Members absent: Also present: Higday, Cassidy, Wiggins, Oakley, Hah~nicht Burns, Clark, Moore, Woodward Stewart Fonda, Director of Utilities 1. MINUTES OF THE MAY 13, 2008 MEETING. The Englewood Water and Sewer Board approved the minutes of the meeting of May 13, 2008. Mr. Wiggins moved; Mr. Habenicht seconded: Ayes: Nays: Members absent: Motion carried. To approve the minutes from the May 13 , 2008 meeting. Higday, Cassidy, Wiggins, Oakley, Hab0nicht None Bums, Clark, Moore, Woodward Mr . Moore and Mr. Woodward entered at 5:08 p.m. 2. GUEST: CHRIS HOAGLAND -3041 S . FRANKLIN ST . Chris Hoagland, a member of the Keep Englewood Beautiful Committee, appeared before the Board to discuss disposal of expired prescription drugs and pharmaceuticals in the raw water supply. Mr. Hoagland interviewed local pharmacies and noted that they will accept expired prescription drugs for disposal, with the exception of the local Kaiser pharmacy, which recommended flushing expired medicines. Mr. Cassidy recommended pharmacies place a notice on prescription bottles regarding proper disposal procedures of expired medicines. Mr. Higday discussed the basic chemistry of pharmaceutical products . Mr. Hoagland discussed the Keep Englewood Beautiful Committee promoting proper disposal. Stu recommended that they work with Dennis Stowe or Pam Arnold at the Pretreatment Division at the Littleton/Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant. Stu also noted that the majority of the Littleton/Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant collection service area is not located within the boundaries of the City of Englewood, but is under the City of Littleton jurisdiction. Gray Clark entered at 5: 10 p .m. 3. SOUTH PLATTE RIVER PROGRAM -ENDANGERED SPECIES. Water Board member Robert Cassidy distributed a handout, "Opposition to the continued membership in the SPWRAP Organization." The handout outlines his concerns regarding the goals, benefits and funding associated with the program. Mr. Cassidy wanted to point out the part of the agreement that states, "This compliance is needed for water providers to meet the water supply needs of the urban, agricultural and industrial sectors of this rapidly changing and growing part of the state." The Board received additional information that was requested at the May 2008 meeting regarding how assessments are determined and membership . Stu discussed political advantages of the City belonging to the program, including 404 permits that may be required for future projects or emergency repairs. This is the second year of an ongoing 13-year program and will enable the City Manager, or his designee, to renew and pay for this program in three, one-year increments. The 2008 assessed amount is $27,275.04. Mr. Higday moved; Mr. Clark seconded: Ayes: Nays: Abstain: Members absent: Motion carried. To recommend Council approval of Englewood's participation in the South Platte Water Related Activities Program and payment of the 2008 Assessment of $27,275.04. Clark, Moore, Higday, Wiggins, Woodward, Oakley, Habenicht None Cassidy Bums 4. ORDINANCE CHANGE FOR SEWER CONNECTION & REP AJRS. When a residence is demolished, with plans to rebuild a new house, management of sewer services has been an issue. Sewer services can be lost during a demolition without correct cut-off procedures in place. The proposed Municipal Code #12-2-4 changes would manage and control what is happening to these services at demolition. The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the language and changes to the Code. Mr. Oakley moved; Mr. Clark seconded: Ayes: Nays: Members absent: Motion carried. To recommend Council approval of an Ordinance amending Title 12, Chapter 2, Section 4 of the Englewood Municipal Code 1985, amending the Sewer Utility section. Clark, Moore, Higday, Cassidy, Wiggins, Woodward, Oakley, Habenicht None Burns 5. WATER RIGHTS UPDATE FROM DAVID HILL DATED MAY 16, 2008 The Board received from David Hill, Englewood's Water Attorney, a water rights update dated May 7, 2008 and a memo dated May 16, 2008. Stu discussed developments in water litigation cases in which Englewood is involved. 6. SOUTHGATE SUPPLEMENT #163 . A request was made by the Southgate Sanitation District representing the owner, CAW Equities, LLC for inclusion of Supplement # 163 consisting of a parcel totaling 2. 7 acres into the Southgate Sanitation District. This is in conjunction with a renovation of a residence and the owners are requesting inclusion into the district for residential use. The property is currently zoned Residential and no changes in zoning use are anticipated. The property is located between Colorado Blvd. and Steele St., north of Orchard Rd. in Greenwood Village at 3800 E. Long Road. Mr. Moore moved; Mr. Woodward seconded: Ayes: Nays: Members absent: Motion carried. To recommend Council approval of Southgate Supplement # 163 to CAW Equjties for inclusion of 2. 7 acres into the Southgate Sanitation District. Clark, Moore, Higday, Cassidy, Wiggins, Woodward, Oakley, Habenicht None Burns 7. RELEASE OF INTEREST TO MAINTAIN A SEWER LINE AT RIVERPOINT IN SHERIDAN. Weingarten Miller Sheridan and the City of Sheridan have requested that Englewood release its interest in the right to install and maintain a sewer line under Lot 1, Block 6, Riverpoint at Sheridan Filing No. 2 . According to Tom Brennan, Utilities Engineer, the sewer line was removed during construction of the Riverpoint Project in Sheridan. The City Attorney's office has reviewed and approved the request and notes that this was not an easement, but a right originally granted by resolution. Weingarten Miller Sheridan is making the request because the original resolution appears on the plat as a title exception, and due to the line no longer existing, should be removed from the title. Mr. Moore moved; Mr. Woodward seconded: Ayes : Nays: Members absent: Motion carried. To recommend Council approval of the release of interest granting permission to install and connect a sewer main in Englewood through the City of Sheridan. Clark, Moore, Higday, Cassidy, Wiggins, Woodward, Oakley, Habenicht None Burns 8. MS. ROSANNE JUERGENS -6632 S. SHERMAN ST. REQUEST TO CHANGE SEWER BILL SCHEDULE. The Board received a copy of the letter sent to Ms. Rosanne Juergens at 6632 S. Sherman St. regarding a request to change sewer bills from annual to quarterly billing. The letter stated that changing to a quarterly billing schedule would prohibitively increase billing costs. The City of Englewood has consistently advised customers of the acceptability of making payments over two, three or four months. Language will be inserted in future annual bills stating that if a customer anticipated difficulty in paying the bill, to call and make payment arrangements. 9. PHARMACEUTICALS IN SOURCE AND FINISHED WATER RESULTS. The Board received a memorandum from Chris Schultz of CDM dated June 1 2008 regarding the CDM' s sampling of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) at the Allen Water Treatment Plant. In March, 2008 a series of reports was released in the press regarding minute concentrations of pharmaceutical compounds found in drinking water supplies. To date, scientists have found no evidence of adverse health effects from the compounds in drinking water. CDM's report showed that compounds in finished water, except acetaminophens, were lower than source water, demonstrating that the Allen Water Treatment Plant was effective in removing some of these compounds. The filtering process using granular activated carbon (GAC) was found to be highly effective for removal of PPCPs in Englewood's water. 10. SUPPLEMENT FOR CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE SAN. DISTRICT INCLUSION FOR 4595 S. VINE WAY. A request was made by the City of Cherry Hills Village Sanitation District representing the owner, William and Elizabeth Armstrong, for inclusion into the City of Cherry Hills Village Sanitation District. This application is for the south Yz of Block 21, east Yi of vacated High Street adjacent, Cherry Gardens, Arapahoe County. The lot has R-1 Residential Zoning with no proposed change on 2.3 acres. The property is located at 4595 S. Vine Way. Mr. Higday moved; Mr. Cassidy seconded: Ayes: Nays: Members absent: Motion carried. To recommend Council approval of a Bill for an Ordinance approving the Supplement for inclusion into the Cherry Hills Village Sanitation District for the owners, William and Elizabeth Armstrong at 4595 S. Vine Way. Clark, Moore, Higday, Cassidy, Wiggins, Woodward, Oakley, Habenicht None Burns The Board adjourned at 6:25 p.m. The next Englewood Water and Sewer Board will be held Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. in the Community Development Conference Room. Respectfully submitted, Cathy Burrage Recording Secretary MEltIORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: All Board, Commission and Authority Members Mayor Jim Woodward and Members of City Council June 24, 2008 Annual Board, Commission & Authority Appreciation Night August 11, 2008 On behalf of the Englewood City Council, we would like to invite you to attend the City's Annual Board, Commission and Authority Appreciation Night on Monday, August 11, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. at Pirates Cove, 1225 West Belleview Avenue. City Council would like to honor each of the board, commission and authority members that evening. We would also like to invite you and your family to bring your swimsuits and enjoy the many fun features at Pirates Cove free of charge from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Please check in at the main window where your name will be on a will call list. At 6:30 p.m. when Pirates Cove closes to the public, City Council will then honor each of the board commission and authority members. In addition, City Council would like to invite the chairs of each board, commission and authority to give a brief description of the board, commission or authority and their activities. Ice cream sundaes will be available following the recognition. Please RSVP by Wednesday, August 6th to your Recording Secretary or to Sue Carlton- Smith at 303-762-2311. Cc: City Council City Manager Gary Sears City Attorney Dan Brotzman Department Directors