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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWater Board - Minutes - 04/16/1982MINUTES Water Board Meeting April 16, 1982 MEMBERS PRESENT Ward Fischer, Harvey Johnson, Henry Caulfield, Ev Richardson, Chuck Turner, Tom Moore, George Wallace, Ray Anderson, Bernie Cain, Dave Stewart (alt.) STAFF PRESENT Roger Krempel, Mike Smith, Dennis Bode, Keith Elmund, Carl Gueswel, Fred Jones, Ben Alexander, Andy Pineda GUESTS Dick Kuchenrither, Harley Bryant, Dan Linstedt and Carl Houck all of Black and Veatch, Dave Hendricks, CSU, and David Swift, Lake Sherwood Committee MEMBERS ABSENT Norman Evans (excused) A work session was held from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. to discuss the alternatives presented in the Black and Veatch study of Water Treatment Plant No. 1 in the Poudre Canyon. Chairman Ward Fischer opened the regular meeting of the Water Board at 4:00 P.M. The following items were discussed: Minutes Approved. The following action was taken on the alternatives presented in the Black and Veatch study concerning Water Treatment Plant No. 1 in the Poudre Canyon, and the corrosivity problem at Water Treatment Plant No. 2. These alternatives were discussed at two work sessions. Ev Richardson moved that the Water Board recommend that a change order to the Black and Veatch contract be issued to further study alternatives No. 1 and No. 2 as outlined in the Black & Veatch study and also for the staff to initiate the design work necessary to correct the corrosivity problem at Water Treatment Plant No. 2 at Soldier Canyon. Following a second from Henry Caulfield, all board members voted in favor of the motion except Ward Fischer who abstained. Lake Sherwood Study Committee Roger Krempel reported that he had received a memo from Bill Hansen, who is re- presenting the Lake Committee comprised of members of the Lake Sherwood Homeowners Associations. The memo, which came too late to duplicate for board members, ex- plained that the homeowners associationsin the Lake Sherwood area wish to examine some alternatives for maintaining the lake in a desirable condition with regard to water level and cleanliness. David Swift, representing the Lake Sherwood Committee said that the homeowners are concerned about the future of their lake, particularly if CSU changes some of their farming activities and as the Johnson farmland succumbs to development. The committee needs information that will help alleviate rumors that emerge periodically. Hence, the committee hired Bill Hansen as a consultant to do the study. Minutes • • Page two Roger Krempel explained that the City could not participate in the study on a financial basis, but could support the committee with information and suggestions. The Water Board concurred. Water Quality Concerns Recently Keith Elmund, Environmental Services Director, wrote a report which was distributed to City Council members relating to water quality concerns. George Wallace suggested that the Water Board should be provided with information to decide if the current levels of lead and copper are of sufficient concern to pose any danger to the health of the City's water customers. Dr. Elmund responded that in specific cases, his staff had observed elevated levels of lead and copper in non -flushed samples. Dave Stewart explained that the Safe Drinking Water Act is looking at the average "in the pipe" value not the flush on the tap. It was stressed that, currently, all federal and state requirements are being met and that all City water is completely within the standards. Moreover, the City recognizes that there is a problem and is trying to correct it. Henry Caulfield moved that the staff consult the State Health Department about this matter, report what the City has found, and get the state's policy and advice regarding this kind of a sit- uation and, in the meantime, no official action should be taken until this informa- tion is obtained from the health department. After a second from George Wallace, the motion carried with an abstension from Bernie Cain. Proposed Exchange of Water Stock Dennis Bode said that he had received two letters regarding the exchange of water stock. He requested the advice of the Water Board regarding these kinds of transactions since they do come up periodically. The Water Board advised that the City should not ordinarily make such exchanges unless there was a clear benefit to the City. They also suggested that with water prices so low, the City may want to consider attractive offers to acquire water. In -Lieu -of Water Rights Tom Moore moved that the Water Board recommend a reduction in the in -lieu -of water rights from.$1700 to $1500 in accordance with the staff's recommendation. After a second from Henry Caulfield, the motion carried unanimously. Staff Reports A. Water Production Summary Dennis Bode clarified and answered questions about the report that had been distributed to board members prior to the meeting. He reported that the total supply available is about 30,000 acre-feet. There is approximately 6,000 acre-feet of surplus water that the City plans to rent out to agricultural users. Other Business Ward Fischer suggested that the Water Board have a meeting prior to a joint meeting with the City Council when the recommendations in regard to the Poudre Water Treatment Plant will be discussed. The Board agreed to meet. Minutes Page three Henry Caulfield asked some questions about the current City budget problems. Mike Smith explained the situation and what the present status is in relation to water utilities. Roger Krempel reported to the Board the latest transactions with Baller with regard to the possible acquisition of storage capacity in Meadow Creek Reservoir. Since there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:55 P.M. Secretary