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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWater Board - Minutes - 10/08/1976A 1 WATER BOARD Regular Meeting October 8, 1976 - 3:00 P.M. Present: Ward Fischer Raymond Anderson Bernard Cain, Jr. Ronald Fulkrod Harvey Johnson Everett Richardson Absent: Karl E. Carson Henry Caulfield Norman Evans James Waltz Robert L. Brunton Staff members present: Hays, Hilgenberg, Krempel, Lewis, and Liquin Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 24, 1976, approved Chairman Fischer inquired if there were any corrections to the minutes. Hearing none, he declared the minutes approved as published. Public Hearing on Private Water Main Policy Chairman Fischer opened the hearing noting that representatives of several of the private water lines were present for the public hearing. Mr. Roger Krempel, Water Utilities Director, stated that in the past, a few private water line users had requested the City to take over the ownership, operation, and maintenance of their system. He stated that in that the City does not now have a policy to cover these conditions, it was felt an indepth study should be made of the private water lines by the Water Utility staff. A copy of this report had been distributed to the members of the Water Board prior to this meeting. Mr. Tom Hays, Water Utilities Engineer, discussed the Report on Private Water Mains and the Administrative Policies and Procedures for the take over of these mains. He outlined the four alternatives that were discussed in the report and stated that the Water Utility recommends the adoption of Alternate No. 4. Chairman Fischer stated his appreciation to Tom for the review of Alternates No. 1 through No. 3 and reminded the Water Board that the administration had recommended Alternate No. 4. The Water Board discussed all alternatives and questioned whether or not there were other alternates that should be considered. Board member Fulkrod agreed with Alternate No. 4, but had a concern with the City assuming the maintenance of the lines immediately following an agreement. i Mr. Hays advised the B•d that maintenance costs during he time lag of designing and installing a new main should not be the responsibility of the customers on the line. Following further discussion, including input and questions from the private water line customers present, Board member Richardson made a motion, seconded by Bernie Cain, that the Water Board recommend to the City Council the adoption of the policy as presented using Alternate No. 4. The Chair put the motion, which was unanimously adopted. Request for Out -of -City Tap The Water Board considered the request of Mr. John Duffy of 726 Wood Street for a water service to his property. Mr. Krempel recommended approval of this request. Board member Anderson made a motion, seconded by Dr. Richardson, to recommend to the Council to approve this water service. The Chair put the motion, which was unanimously adopted. Policy on Customer Changeover from District Main to City Main Mr. Liquin stated a need for a policy reflecting the manner in which a customer on a district water line can be changed to a City water line. This need was reflected by the approval of a sewer service to the Urbom property on LaPorte Avenue and Taft Hill Road and the requirement that they transfer their rural water service to City water to satisfy the requirements of Ordinance 96, 1972. Following some discussion, Chairman Fischer stated he did not feel that the Water Board was in any position to act on this policy at this time. Report on City Goals and Objectives Meeting In the absence of Board member Evans, Chairman of the Long Range Goals Subcommittee, Board member Cain advised the Board that a� a meeting for all Boards and Commissions on October 7 relative to the Citizens Task Force on Comprehensive Planning Report, it was explained that the Water Board was concerned with such items as water requirements for open space acquisition, minimum stream flow in the Poudre River, and showed further concern with the area outside the City urban area and within the limits of the fringe area. He stated that it was also expressed that the water and sewer utilities should not be used as an instrument for controlling growth, but that this should be the responsibility of planning and zoning. Board member Richardson stated that it was explained that the Water Board members present at the meeting were not in the position to make any recommendations, but the Board would develop some statements at their next meeting. It was pointed out that it would be necessary for the Board to act at their next regular meeting on November 12 in order to meet the desired deadline of November 15 for comments to the Boards and Commissions. Chairman Fischer requested that the Long Range Goals Committee and the Utilities Committee work together on these statements and requested Board member Cain to coordinate this matter. da ti • • Consider State Funded Study for Service Area Designation Mr. Les Kaplan, City Planner, discussed the application for House Bill 1041 Supplemental Funds and stated that the City of Fort Collins and Latimer County are jointly proposing a program designed to address a shared concern over the jurisdictional problems relative to land use policy at the urban fringe of Fort Collins. He stated this program involves the establishment of an Urban Service Area Study Committee of 11 people that would represent the City, County, and the Utility Districts. The committee would work with an Urban Service Area Coordinator, who would be a full time professional and who would coordinate the technical input from the committee and provide staff support to complete the program. He further stated the objective of this program is the adoption of formal, mutually beneficial agreements between the City, County, and Utility Districts. Each member was called on for a personal opinion, and all members recommended submittal of the application. Chairman Fischer stated that the Water Board members would be happy to provide input to the committee and requested that the Board be kept informed on this program. Staff Reports Mr. Krempel stated that a ribbon cutting ceremony for start up at Sewer Treatment Plant No. 2 would be held October 14, 1976, and the Water Board is invited to attend. He stated that the City received a state grant increase for Water Treatment Plant No. 1 and an EPA grant increase for the sewer treatment plants. He added that two contracts have been let at Water Treatment Plant No. 1 for 3/4 million dollars. Other Business Mr. Krempel stated that a graduate student from CSU will study water conservation for the City. This will be done at no cost to the City. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Secretary' QaIs