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David Roy
Staff Liaison
DeEtta Carr 221-6702
Fort Collins Utilities Water Board Minutes
Thursday, April 28, 2005
Water Board Chairman
Ted Borstad 226-6158
Secretary
Leslie Mooney 416-2703
Roll Call:
Board Present:
Chairman Ted Borstad, Vice Chairman Doug Yadon, Board members John Bartholow, Steve
Balderson, Jim Finley, Johannes Gessler, Gina Janett, Rami Naddy, Debra Sweetman and
Reagan Waskom.
Absent:
Eileen Dornfest
Staff. -
Dennis Bode, DeEtta Carr, Donnie Dustin, Kevin Gertig, Cliff Hoelscher, Brian Janonis, Leslie
Mooney and Mike Smith.
Meeting Convened
The meeting convened at 3:05 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
Board member Reagan Waskom pointed out a few clerical errors in the minutes of the March 24,
2005 meeting. Board member Gessler made a motion, seconded by Board member Rami Naddy
to approve the minutes as corrected. The motion passed unanimously.
Public Participation
There was no public participation.
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Update on Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District — Gene Schleiger
Gene Schleiger of the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District reported that the total
storage is about 48.1% of full. He stated that the Board has upgraded the yearly quota from
60% to 70% in order to assist the agricultural community.
Water Board Retreat — Megara Kastner
Megara Kastner, Neighborhood Resources Manager, introduced herself as a facilitator for the
proposed retreat and asked the Board for suggestions on what the Board would like to
accomplish.
Board members made the following suggestions: what contributions can the Board make to the
citizens; how can the board be more effective; should they be proactive or reactive; this is an
opportunity to brainstorm about work plans and prepare for a periodic review from Council; what
is the Board's relationship with staff and the City Council.
The Board decided to meet on May I Ith at 5:00 p.m.
Staff Reports
Letter from Department of Health — Kevin Gertig, Water Production Division Manager,
presented the Board with a letter from the Latimer County Department of Health and
Environment in response to the risk to the public of the proximity of the water treatment plant to
the Department of Wildlife research facility. The Board wished to read the letter and respond at
another time.
Plant Investment Fees — Terri Bryant, Utilities Finance & Budget Department Manager,
requested a meeting time with the Legislative, Finance, Liaison Issues Committee to discuss
proposed plant investment fees. The committee agreed to meet on July 71h at 3:00 p.m.
Halligan Reservoir Update - Cliff Hoelscher, Special Projects Manager, reported that five firms
have been selected from eight Statements of Qualifications received from prospective third party
consulting teams. These firms will be asked to prepare proposals which will be due in June.
Cliff stated that on May 20th there will be a tour of Halligan and the City Council and Water
Board members are invited to attend.
Treated Water Production Summary & Water Supply Outlook - Dennis Bode, Water Resources
Division Manager, stated the snow pack is approximately 60-70% of normal in the basin. The
water supply is in good shape because of the carry over from last year and the Colorado Big
Thompson (CBT) quota is at 70%. Actual water use has compared to approximately 99% of
staff's projections.
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Committee Reports
Water Supply — Board member Jim Finley stated that he missed the last meeting but has accepted
the committee's nomination to Chair the committee.
Legislative, Finance, Liaison Issues - Chairman John Bartholow stated that the committee had
not met but will agree on a time and date after this meeting.
Conservation and Public Education — Board member Doug Yadon stated that Laurie D'Audney,
Water Conservation Coordinator, had summarized proposed conservation programs that could be
offered to the public. The Board will review and assist in determining which programs would be
most effective.
Engineering — Chairman Rami Naddy reviewed the discussion between the committee and the
Division of Wildlife and Colorado State University regarding the proximity of the Fort Collins
Water Treatment Plant to the adjacent DOW research facility. The committee will meet again
before making a response to the Board.
Other Business
Tri-City Meeting_ Chairman Borstad stated that the next Tri-City meeting is on May 26 at 6 p.m.,
after the Water Board meeting.
Halligan/Seaman Tour- Those interested in the tour should meet at the Service Center at 8 a.m.
on May 20. Box lunches will be provided, and the tour will conclude around 1 p.m.
Children's Water Festival - DeEtta Carr, Water Board Liaison, stated that they are still looking
for volunteers to be the Water Wizard at the Children's Water Festival on May 17 at the Lory
Student Center.
Office Tour- Board member Doug Yadon requested that a tour of the offices with a short
description of each of the Utilities functions be given to the Board.
Adjournment
Board member Naddy made a motion, seconded by Board member Waskom to adjourn. The
motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
Leslie Mooney, Water Boar ecretary