HomeMy WebLinkAboutWater Board - Minutes - 01/26/2006City Council Liaison
David Roy
Water Board Chairman
Ted Borstad 226-6158
Fort Collins Utilities Water Board Minutes
Thursday, January 26, 2006
Water Board Vice Chairman
Doug Yadon 484-3611
Staff Liaison
DeEtta Carr 221-6702
Roll Call:
Board Present:
Chairman Ted Borstad, John Bartholow, Paul Czarnecki, Eileen Domfest, Johannes Gessler,
Phil Phelan, Gina Janett and Rami Naddy,
Absent:
Board members Steve Balderson, Reagan Waskom and Doug Yadon
Staff. -
Dennis Bode, Terri Bryant, DeEtta Carr, Jim Hibbard, Brian Janonis, Mike Smith, Dennis
Sumner and Bill Switzer
Meeting Convened
Chairman Borstad called the meeting to order at 3:06 p.m.
Pubic Comment
There was no public comment.
Approval of Minutes - December 1, 2005 Meeting
Board member Rami Naddy made a motion, seconded by Board member Gina Janett to approve
the minutes of the December 1, 2005 meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
Introduction of New Board Members
Board member Paul Czarnecki stated that he is a Senior Resident Engineer for Anheuser-Busch
and is responsible for the water needs for the brewery. He has lived in Fort Collins since 1997.
Board member Phil Phelan stated that he is a Manager at Bath Garden Center and Landscape. He
is a Colorado native and an active member of Colorado's green industry.
The remaining Board members and staff introduced themselves to the new members.
Water Board Meeting Minutes
January 26, 2006
Page 2
Water Rates
The Board received the City Council's Work Session Summary from staff. Rate options that will
be explored are:
1. Uniform rates with fixed charges between $6 and $9.
2. Tiered rates with fixed charges of between $6 and $9 with an increase of no more
than 20 — 33 1/3% between the first and last tier.
Following the City Council's February 14u' Work Session, staff will prepare a water rate
ordinance for consideration in March that if approved would revise the rates prior to the summer
season. It was decided that the Water Board would like to stay with their original
recommendation of the current fixed rate charge plus four -tier water rate structure.
Meetine Date & Times
After a brief discussion, the Board decided to keep the meeting date and time the same on the
fourth Thursday of the month at 3 p.m.
Paul Czarnecki volunteered to help with the minutes until staff can find someone to help out.
Committee Reports
Each committee gave a brief overview for the new members and assignments were made to the
various committees.
Other Business
The Board will meet jointly with the Electric Board on Wednesday, March 15 at 5:30 p.m. to
discuss the pros and cons of merging as one Utility Board.
Adjournment
The Board meeting adjourned at 5:11 p.m.
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DeEtta Carr, Water Board Liaison