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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWater Board - Minutes - 05/21/1982• E MINUTES Regular Water Board Meeting May 21, 1982 MEMBERS PRESENT Ev Richardson, Ward Fischer, Bernie Cain, Chuck Turner, Ray Anderson, George Wallace, Norm Evans, Tom Moore Dave Stewart (alt.) STAFF PRESENT Mike Smith, Dennis Bode, Keith Elmund, Ben Alexander, Jim Hibbard, Paul Eckman, Webb Jones, Andy Pineda MEMBERS ABSENT Henry Caulfield, Harvey Johnson (both excused) Chairman Ward Fischer opened the meeting. The following items were discussed: Minutes Approved. Pleasant Vallev & Lake Rental Rate The staff recommended that the rental price for Pleasant Valley & Lake Co. be reduced from $120.00 per share to $80.00 per share for 1982 and that $40.00 per share be refunded to those who have already rented water this year. Following a few questions, Bernie Cain moved, with a second from Ev Richardson, that the Water Board approve the staff's recommendation as stated. Ward Fischer abstained since he is secretary of the company. The remainder of the Board voted in favor of the motion. In -Lieu -of Water Rights Review Dennis Bode reminded the Board that they had recommended a rate change at the last meeting from $1700 to $1500. Since the situation has not changed substanti- ally since last month, he recommended that the in -lieu -of water rights remain the same. The Board concurred. Hence, no action was taken. Water Quality Concerns Update The Water Board received a report at the last meeting written by Dr. Keith Elmund, Environmental Services Director, revealing that, in specific cases, his staff has observed elevated levels of lead and copper in non -flushed samples. The Water Board directed the staff at the last meeting to confer with the State Health De- partment regarding what the City had found and obtain their advice concerning the situation. The staff consulted the Health Department and the Department's re- sponse was that, in this case, notification of the public was not necessary nor was it recommended. The water quality staff will continue to work on correcting the problem. Water Board Minutes Page two Water Treatment Plant No. 1 Alternatives Ev Richardson, chairman of the Engineering Committee, reported that the committee has met and reviewed the various alternatives of the Black & Veatch study of the Poudre Canyon Water Treatment Plant. At previous meetings the Water Board had established the need to improve Plant No. 1 to eliminate the aluminum problem, the Giardia concern, and the corrosive nature of the water. The committee reviewed the sources of the problems and why the City currently finds itself in this position. In addition they reviewed and approved, in concept, the need to improve Water Treatment Plant No. 2 with regard to the corrosive nature of the water. In earlier meetings the Water Board had established the need for two water treatment plants and that there was a need for flood protection at Plant No. 1. Many members had questions relating to the economics of the Black & Veatch study. There were also questions about what could be done in the interim when Plant No. 1 was being upgraded. The Engineering Committee had a mepting with Black & Veatch and the Staff regar- ding these questions and problems and emerged with a proposal. Listed below are the recommendations from the proposal which will be sent to the City Council and the City Manager following the Board's input: 1) That the Black & Veatch study be broadened to include additional studies, as outlined on the proposal, requested by the City from them, dated May 11, 1982, a copy of which is attached to the proposal. 2) That the City authorize Black & Veatch to forthwith commence design of the minimal improvements necessary to continue the operation of Water Treatment Plant No. 1: a. A chemical stabilization process,.to reduce the coating in the pipes, and to reduce the corrosive effects of the present water, the cost of the construction of which is estimated at $750,000. b. The renovation of the filter system at Water Plant No. 1, to include rate of flow modification, new lines, etc., the cost of which is estimated at $250,000. c. Construct a similar system to obtain chemical balance for Water Treatment Plant No. 2, at an estimated cost of $550,000. Note: Black and Veatch and the Staff advise that these recommended improvements are essential to meet public health requirements. 3) That the City staff be instructed to study the possibility of water service through cross -ties with other water service entities, so that the City can have full information to explore the potential protection, by alternative sources of water, against Giardia Lamblia during the investigatory and con- struction stages. By avoiding use of Poudre River water at certain times of the year, which might be possible through cross -connection, the City might substantially reduce any potential problem without the expenditure of millions of dollars for short-term results. Water Board Minutes Page three 4) That the City hire an appraiser to determine the values of the present lands in the Poudre Canyon and the cost of potential future water treatment sites outside of the mouth of the canyon. Note: The $30,000 for an additional study did not appear on the proposal. Following questions from the Board and clarifications from the Committee, Ev Richardson moved and it was seconded, that the Water Board recommend approval of the proposal. The motion passed unanimously. Staff Reports A. Monthly Water Production Summary Each Board member had received the monthly water production summary and projection sheet. Dennis Bode reported that during April the City had water usage that was 27% above the projected average. For the year usage is close to average. In May the significant rainfall resulted in lower usage. Mr. Bode related that he remains comfortable with his projections. B. Out -of -City Service Request Water Board members had previously received information about the out -of -city service request. Webb Jones explained that Spring Creek Farms, Inc. requested a sanitary sewer tap for a farm residence located at 2508 East Drake Rd. The tap would be made on a trunk line which leads to Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 2 on East Drake Rd. They had previously received a sewer tap on a trunk line near there. The party requesting the tap agrees to annex if the City should require it. Ev Richardson moved that the Water Board approve the request in accordance with the staff's recommendation. After a second from Tom Moore, all members voted in favor of the motion except George Wallace who abstained. Other Business Mike Smith announced that the Water Utilities' Centennial history book is now available and copies were distributed to Water Board members. Ray Anderson reminded the Board about the letter he had written a few months ago about diversions from the Southside Canal. Sometime he would like some Board discussion on the status of diversions from these canals. The staff suggested that these figures are being studied in connection with the Ditch Consolidation study and can be reviewed at a future date. Ev Richardson reported on the Cache La Poudre Alternatives which were summarized at a recent meeting. He commented that the Water Conservation Board and the consultants are moving along well and doing a fine job. Mr. Richardson will be reporting to the Water Board on a regular basis regarding the progress of the study since he is the Board's representative to the Advisory Committee. His re- ports will be listed as a regular agenda item. He announced that there will be another meeting of the Advisory Committee on June 9, 1982. • 0 Water Board Minutes Page four Ward Fischer stressed that if there were other members of the Board who had items which they wish to have placed on the agenda, to contact Molly Nortier. George Wallace is a member of a newly organized group called the Committee to Identify Lands of Agricultural Importance. He said that the committee and some farmers were concerned by a memo sent from Roger Krempel's office regarding an increase in the present requirement of 3 acre feet per acre in areas of high density development. Dennis Bode clarified the memo by stating that satisfying the water requirement per acre for high density would be considered in the future and that the letter was only a general statement and not a recommendation. Since there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:55 P.M. Secretary