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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWater Board - Minutes - 03/17/1978Regular Meeting March 17, 1978 - 3:00 P.M. Present: Ward Fischer Raymond Anderson Henry Caulfield Norman Evans Glen Johnson Peggy Reeves Everett Richardson John Arnold Absent: Bernard Cain Ronald Fulkrod Harvey Johnson Staff members present: Hays, Hilgenberg, Krempel, Lewis, and Nortier Also: City Attorney March Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 17, 1978, approved Chairman Fischer inquired if there were any corrections to the minutes. Board member Evans stated that the idea of the last paragraph on page 1 of the minutes should be changed as follows: "Dr. Labadie reviewed his proposal and stated that he is basically trying to develop a generalized river basin simulation model that would primarily be applicable to planning types of studies. He would like to study Fort Collins' water inflow and outflow as a part of the simulation model, because he is looking for a specific practical application in the use of the model. He felt that this would be a useful adjunct to Dr. Hendricks' research project. He further stated that he would like some input from the Water Board on the types of things they would like to see done." The Chair declared the minutes approved as amended. Consider In -Lieu -Of Water Rights Adjustment The Water Board discussed increasing the in -lieu -of water rights payments. Board member Richardson made a motion, seconded by Raymond Anderson, to recommend to the City Council that the in -lieu -of water rights payment be increased from $1000 per acre foot to $1200 per acre foot required. The Chair put the motion, which was unanimously adopted. conside- IS-1.1W:; The Water Board discussed the importance of the by-laws and whether there was a need for then. Board member Caulfield stated that the past City Manager and the past City Council had requested that all Boards and Comnissions each have by-laws, and that the Water Board did not initiate the need. Board member Reeves discussed the original idea of the by-laws and the reasons behind the Council requesting then. Board member Reeves made a motion, seconded by Henry Caulfield, to adopt the proposed by-laws. Board member Caulfield made a motion, seconded by Peggy Reeves, to amend Article III,B as follows: "The Board shall elect by December 31 of each year a president, vice president, secretary and such other officers as required; and it shall adopt by-laws covering its operation." The motion also included changing the word "chairperson" to "president" throughout the by-laws. The Chair put the motion, which was unanimously adopted. Board member Evans made a motion, seconded by Raymond Anderson, to amend Article III,C as follows: "Advisers to the Board shall be the Director of Water Utilities, staff engineers, the City Attorney, and the Board secretary." The Chair put the motion, which was unanimous].y adopted. Board member Richardson made a motion, seconded by Raymond Anderson, to amend Article IV,A as follows: "The Water Board is advisory to the City Council. It is not policy -setting nor decision -making except to the extent as authorized by the City Council." The Chair put the motion, which was unanimously adopted. Board member Caulfield made a motion, seconded by Raymond Anderson, to amend Article V,B as follows: "Regular meetings of the Board shall normally be the third Friday of each month at 3:00 p.m. in the City Hall. The president may designate other times and places for such meetings." The Chair put the motion, which was unanimously adopted. Board member Evans made a motion, seconded by Chairman Fischer, to amend Article VII,A as follows: The Board may adopt periodically a statement of goals and objectives." Board member Caulfield made a motion, seconded by Peggy Reeves, to further amend Article VII,A by changing "may" to "will". The Chair called for a roll call vote on this motion. Yeas: Anderson, Arnold, Caulfield, G. Johnson, Reeves, Richardson. Nays: Evans, Fischer. Board member Caulfield made a motion, seconded by Norman Evans, to amend Article VII,C as follows: "The Board will review the proposed annual report and budget of the department of Water Utilities and evaluate its accomplishments and plans for the future." This motion was tabled. -2- Board member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Everett Richardson, to amend Article IX,D as follows: "A quorum shall consist of five voting members of the Board." The Chair put the motion. Yeas: Anderson, Arnold, Evans, Fischer, G. Johnson, Richardson. Nays: Caulfield, Reeves. Article IX,D was further amended by deleting the wurd "voting" and this was amended by consent. Article X was amended by consent as follows: "The Board shall organize into the following standing committees and other committees as established from time to time." Article X was further amended by adding the Conservation Committee to the list of standing committees. Article IX,C was deleted by consent as this is covered in Article V,C. Board member Richardson made a motion, seconded by Glen Johnson, to amend Article VI,C as follows: "The Board shall review all major reports and the proposed budget of the Department of Water Utilities and communicate its views on these documents to the City Council." The Chair put the motion. Yeas: Anderson, Arnold, Caulfield, Evans, Fischer, G. Johnson, Richardson. Nays: Reeves. Board member Caulfield made a motion, seconded by Peggy Reeves, that Article VII,C be deleted. The Chair put the motion, which was unanimously adopted. Board member Caulfield made a motion, seconded by Peggy Reeves, that Article VIII be deleted. The Chair put the motion, which was unanimously adopted. Board member Caulfield stated that under Article II4, the word "matter" should be changed to "matters" and this was amended by consent. The Chair put the motion that the amended by-laws be approved, which was unanimously adopted. Consider Warren Lake Agreement City Attorney March reviewed the agreement with the Warren Lake Reservoir Company and spoke to how this agreement was designed and the principle behind the agreement. He further stated that this agreement needs to be approved by the Warren Lake Reservoir Company's attorney and the stockholders as a whole. Board member Johnson stated that this agreement is important to the Ditch Company and is a mutual benefit to everyone concerned. After some discussion, Board member Richardson made a motion, seconded by Norman Evans, to recommend to the City Council to approve the agreement with the Warren Lake Reservoir Company. The Chair put the motion. Yeas: Anderson, Arnold, Evans, Fischer, Caulfield, Richardson. Nays: Reeves. (Board member G. Johnson abstained.) -3- Discussion of Pro sc'c9 Sewer Service Mr. Tan Hays, Senior Water and Sewer Lhgineer, advised the Board of the request for proposed sewer service to the area in the vicinity of North Taft Hill Road and U.S. Highway 287, and explained how this area can be served with sewer. Mr. Roger E. Krempel, Water Utilities Director, reviewed what has been done so far and why these people are requesting sewer service. A representative of the group explained the problem with their septic tanks and leach fields and stated the seriousness of the situation. Mr. Krempel stated that a more comprehensive study needs to be done and this also needs to be coordinated with the Planning Department. He further stated that the City is not in a position to take any remedial action at this time, and probably will not be able to for a couple more months. After discussion, the Water Board requested that this be referred to the Planning and Zoning Board for their recommendations and views, and these recommendations be brought back to the Water Board at the time this request is to be reconsidered. Chairman Fischer further requested that these people be notified when the Board reconsiders their request for sewer service. Other Business Chairman Fischer advised the Board of a meeting sponsored by the Cache La Poudre Water Users Association on April 12 and stated that his meeting should be very informative. It was decided that the next regular Water Board meeting will be held on April 14. Mr. Krempel stated that the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District will be meeting on April 7 to decide the allotment of Big T water. Mr. Hays reported on the water situation and stated that the City should be able to meet the demands this summer. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Kaye 1 -4-