HomeMy WebLinkAboutWater Board - Minutes - 02/17/1978WATER BOARD
Regular Meeting
February 17, 1978 - 3:30 P.M.
Present: Ward Fischer
Raymond Anderson
Bernard Cain, Jr.
Henry Caulfield
Norman Evans
Ronald Fulkrod
Peggy Reeves
Absent: Glen Johnson
Harvey Johnson
Everett Richardson
John Arnold
Staff members present: Hays, Hilgenberg, Krempel, and Nortier
Minutes of Regular Meeting of
December 9, 1977, approved
Chairman Fischer inquired if there were any corrections to the minutes. Hearing
none, he declared the minutes approved as published.
Water Research Projects
Mr. Roger E. Krempel, Water Utilities Director, introduced Dr. Dave Hendricks
and stated that he is seeking funding to continue the work of some graduate
students in the area of water resource projects. He further stated that the
Utility does have monies available to cover Dr. Hendricks' request. This was
brought to the Water Board to get the Board members input on the scope of the
study.
Dr. Hendricks reviewed his proposal entitled "Input -Output Display of City of
Fort Collins Water Supply -Waste Water System and Delination of Land Treatment -
Disposal Alternatives", and stated that he planned to have this done by the
end of August.
After discussion, Board member Caulfield made a motion, seconded by Norman Evans,
to endorse the undertaking of this water research project. The Chair put the
motion, which was unanimously adopted.
Mr. Krempel introduced Dr. John Labadie and stated that he has no specifically
proposed research subject at this time, but intends to develop something usable
for a City like Fort Collins. The City would not be financing this project.
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 felt that this would be a useful
adjunct to Dr. Hendricks' research project. He further stated that he has no
preconceived ideas on exactly what to study, but he would like some input from
Water Board on what they would like to see done.
IL was decided that Board members Ander:;ou, Evans, Caulfield, and Richardson
could contribute their ideas to this project, and any members of the Water Board
who would like t/ contribute their ideas would also be appreciated.
Engineering Services Contract
with CH2M Hill
Chairman Fischer stated that the Engineering Services Contract with CH2M Hill
for expansion of Water Treatment Plant No. 2 was sent out to the Engineering
Subcommittee for their comments. Board member Caulfield commented on the
relationship of the adequacy of the relative size of the treated water storage
to the maximum day capacity of the plant to produce treated water, and stated
that he would like to make certain that this particular matter be analyzed.
Board member Evans stated that the Engineering Subcommittee did not meet, but
he did review the contract and felt that the technical aspects of the contract
were fine.
The Water Board did not have any other continents on the contract. It was the
feeling of the Water Board that they did have the expertise as a whole to recommend
the adoption of the contract, but they requested that Mr. Krempel talk with the
Engineering Subcommittee to get their comments and advice, as this is the way
it had been handled in the past.
Chaffee Ditch Agreement
Chairman Fischer reviewed the Chaffee Ditch Agreement and explained the reasons
behind this agreement. He stated that this follows exactly the Josh Ames Ditch
concept. Chairman Fischer further stated that he felt that in his judgement,
this contract complies with the concept discussed and approved by the Board
members at the Executive Session, and to that end, he would recommend it to the
Board. The contract provides safeguards for the City if all the provisions of
the contract are not met.
After discussion, Board member Cain made a motion, seconded by Norman Evans,
that the Water Board recommend to the City Council that this agreement be approved.
The Chair put the motion, which was unanimously adopted.
Subcommittee Reports
It was decided that the By -Laws will be discussed on Friday, March 17, at 3:00.
Board member Caulfield suggested that Mr. Krempel talk to City Manager Arnold
on the need of By -Laws.
It was further decided that the regular Water Board meetings be held on the third
Friday of the month instead of the second Friday of the month.
Mr. Krempel stated that there ih a need to make some modifications to the sewer
specifications, water policies, etc. He requested the Utilities Subcommittee
meet with him on these matters.
Other Business
The Water Board discussed the Urban Service Area Study at great length. The
Utilities Subcommittee requested that as much information as possible be forwarded
to them, so that at the time the Committee reviews this study, they will already
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have the background material. 'Phis way Lhey will be able to quickly respond
so their opinions will be well considered and in time enough before the ultimate
decision is made.
Board member Caiglfield inquired on the "C" classification of the Poudre River.
Chairman Fischer stated that the lawsuit will be held in abeyance. In the meantime,
in anticipation of the fact that the Commission will be reclassifying the streams
in the near future, the Commission will take no enforcement action against any of
the cities involved. The Commission is now examining the new standards to be
applied to all of the streams and the hearings will be held about June. Thereafter,
they will start reclassifying the various streams and at that time, the City will
try to get the Poudre River properly reclassified. But in the meantime, the
lawsuit does protect the City's interests.
Board member Evans discussed the 208 Planning Process and commented on the designation
of the cities and counties as the management agency.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Kaye Imel
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