HomeMy WebLinkAboutWater Board - Minutes - 02/23/2006Fort Collins Utilities Water Board Minutes
Thursday, February 23, 2006
Water Board Chairman City Council Liaison
Ted Borstad 226-6158 David Roy
Water Board Vice Chairman Staff Liaison
Doug Yadon 484-3611 DeEtta Carr 221-6702
Roll Call:
Board Present:
Chairman Ted Borstad, Steve Balderson, John Bartholow, Paul Czarnecki, Eileen Domfest,
Johannes Gessler, Phil Phelan, Gina Janett, Reagan Waskom and Doug Yadon
Absent:
Board member Rami Naddy
Visitors:
Tom Dougherty, Lucia Liley, Clark Mapes, Chuck Seest, John Sollenberger
Staff.•
Dennis Bode, Roger Buffington, Terri Bryant, DeEtta Carr, Steve Comstock, Carrie Daggett, Jim
Hibbard, Brian Janonis, Beth Molenaar, Ron Russell and Susan Smolnik
Meetine Convened
Chairman Borstad called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m.
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
Approval of Minutes - December 1, 2005 Meetine
Board member John Bartholow made a motion, seconded by Board member Doug Yadon to
approve the minutes of the January 26, 2006 meeting. The motion passed. Board members
Steve Balderson and Doug Yadon abstained.
Raw Water Rental Rates and Delivery Charees
Dennis Bode, Water Resources Division Manager, provided information to the Board regarding
proposed rental rates and delivery charges, and the rationale for them. Each year prior to the
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irrigation season, the City sets water rental rates and delivery charges for use of its raw water.
The Utilities uses these annual raw water rates and charges for the purpose of charging for
various uses of its raw water. These uses include rental to agricultural users, meeting certain raw
water delivery obligations and use by other City departments.
Consistent with the last few years, staff is again proposing two separate categories for raw water
rates and charges. The first category includes only those sources for which an active rental
market exists. The second category includes sources with a limited rental market or which are
used primarily to irrigate City facilities (parks, golf courses, etc.). The Board was provided with
tables showing actual and proposed figures for assessments, rental rates, and delivery charges for
the years 2003-2006.
Dennis shared that the early snow pack is encouraging and that the City will continue to monitor
its supply when making surplus raw water available for rental this year. The first priority will be
to insure that adequate supplies will be carried over into 2007, although current projections
indicate that the City will have ample surplus supplies available for rental this year.
Board member John Bartholow made a motion, seconded by Reagan Waskom to recommend to
City Council the staffs proposed raw water rental rates and delivery charges for the 2006 season.
The motion passed unanimously.
Overview of Pretreatment Code Changes and Mercury Update
Ron Russell, Acting Technical Services Supervisor provided an overview of the wastewater code
additions and modifications as follows:
1. Update grab sample definition - The definition will be revised to read: An individual
sample which is taken from a waste stream on a one-time basis with no regard to the
flow in the waste stream and over a period of time not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes.
2. Add definition of RV dump stations — RV wastewater shall mean domestic wastewater
from a boat or recreational vehicle such as a camper, motor home or trailer used for
traveling or recreational purposes. An addition to the septage waste definition will be
made to clarify that RV waste is not septage waste.
3. Authority to issue Zero Discharge permits - Zero process discharge permits will be
issued to industrial users who generate prohibited or high strength process wastewater,
but discharge none of the process wastewater to the sanitary sewer. This type permit will
enable the City to enforce and verify zero discharge conditions are in place at the
permitted industry.
4. Change records retention requirement from 3 to 5 years.
5. Addition of an option to manage waste amalgam as a hazardous waste.
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Board member Reagan Waskom made a motion seconded by Board member Eileen Domfest to
approve the Code additions and modifications of the Wastewater Code with the added language
to empower the General Manager to request documentation from dentists as needed. The
motion passed unanimously.
Stormwater Loan to Urban Renewal Authority
Chuck Seest, Finance Director presented the plan to approve a loan to the Urban Renewal
Authority (URA) in the amount of $150,000 from the stormwater fund. The loan would be used
for utility improvements provided by the Valley Steel project.
After a lengthy discussion about how the program would function, interest rates, pay back
period and the impact on execution of the Stormwater Capitol Improvements Program, Board
member Doug Yadon made a motion, seconded by Johannes Gessler to endorse staff s
recommendation. The motion failed with 5 Yeas: 5 Nays.
Board member Gina Janett made a motion seconded by Board member Doug Yadon that they
write a memo summarizing the Water Board's issues and concerns to City Council. The motion
passed.
Intergovernmental Agreement with Fort Collins -Loveland Water District
Jim Hibbard, Water Engineering and Field Service Manager presented the history of the
intergovernmental agreement. In April 2001, the City and the Fort Collins -Loveland Water
District entered into an agreement which the City would sell treated water to the District for use
within city limits. The City and the District have recently received requests from property
owners and developers in the agreement area to extend the period for an additional five years.
Board member Paul Czarnecki made a motion, seconded by Board member Johannes Gessler to
support the extension of the time for the annexation of eligible subdivisions for an additional
five year period. The motion passed unanimously.
Election of Officers
Chairman Ted Borstad asked for nominations for Chairman. Board member Reagan Waskom
nominated Ted Borstad and Doug Yadon to continue as Chairman and Vice -Chairman. Board
member Johannes Gessler made a motion seconded by Board member Reagan Waskom to cease
nominations. The motion passed unanimously.
Committee Reports
Legislative, Finance and Liaison Issues
John Bartholow said they had met and discussed Senate Bill 37. He recommended they continue
to watch. It was also discussed that we continue to explore Northern Integrated Supply Project.
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Other Business
Terri Bryant, Finance and Budget Manager updated the Board on council's direction to modify
the water rate structure. The Board would like to continue with their recommendation to
maintain the current rate structure.
Chairman Ted Borstad reminded the Board that the Electric and Water Board will meet jointly to
discuss the pros and cons of merging as one Utility Board on Wednesday, March 15 at 5:30 p.m.
in the Utilities Training Room.
Adjournment
The Board meeting adjourned at 5:42 p.m.
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DeEtta Carr, Water Board Liaison