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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWater Board - Minutes - 06/08/1973r1 U Present: Staff Members Present Absent: WATER BOARD MEETING June 8, 1973 3:30 P.M. Ward Fischer Everett, Richardson E. G. Wilkinson Harvey Johnson Fred Feit Norman Evans Charles Liquin Robert Brunton Charlie Cain Verna Lewis Owen Moore Item I City Manager Report on Council Authorization to Implement Eight Point Plan in Regar to Sanitary Sewer Situation. City Manager Brunton provided the Board with copies of the analysis of the Sanitary Sewer Situation and on regulating growth; specifically, the City Manager reviewed the eight steps, authorized by City Council in the sanitary sewer area: 1. Continue at a rapid rate the completion of infiltration studies. Z. Authorize infiltration remedial program to start late in 1973 or • early in 1974. 3. Authorize the City Manager to work with industries discharging unusual waste to take necessary corrective action. 4. Authorize increase in personnel at sewage treatment plants to provide better monitoring and control. 5. Make decision needed and complete rate study as soon as possible -- increase sewer rates. 6. City should not issue any additional sewer services outside city limits (except in sanitary districts with contracts with the City) until plant #Z is expanded based on Utility Extension Policy. 7. Issue necessary bonds to finance improvements. 8. Authorize City Manager to negotiate with Boxelder Sanitation District for possible treatment of some excess sewage in next two years. The Board spoke favorably to the recommendations. Board concern was expressed on the Council "Stop Growth Policy", as reported in the news media. It was the consensus of the Water Board that prior to any such action by the Council the Water Board would like the opportunity to make a recommendation on the subject to the Council. Item II Regular meeting of Water Board Established Board Member Norman Evans made a motion seconded by Member Richardson that the Water Board establish a regular meeting date on the second Friday of each month at 3:30 p.m. Yeas: Fischer, Feit, Evans, Wilkinson, Richardson, Johnson. Nays: None. • 0 Page 2 . Board member Richardson further requested the Secretary submit this information to the news media and that if there were no business to conduct the Board would be notified. (Copy of news release in file). Item III Director of Public Works reports on Condition of Sewage Treatment Plant 1 Director of Public Works, Charles Liquin reported that about a year ago, the Center Core of the trickling filler at Plant No. 1 began tipping. The manufacturer will be contacted to see how long it will hold. Mr. Liquin further stated if this core failed, it would take about six months to repair. City Manager Brunton stated the ideal time to make repairs would be February, March, or April. Board Member Everett Richardson inquired into the possibility of utilizing the Boxelder District System. City Manager Brunton stated "a do nothing" Policy would be to shut Plant No. 1 down, or a possi- bility of keeping Plant No. 1 open and starting an activated sludge program. Board Member Norman Evans stated:we may have some help from the Regional Planning in connection with COG, perhaps by December. Item IV Possibility of installing water be included in Rate Rejecte . • City Manager Brunton reviewed a letter from the Associated Contractors in which they "request that a study of the possibility of installing water meters be included in the rate study now being compiled by your consultant Black and Veatch." Chairman Ward Fischer stated the consensus of the Board was that the contractors be thanked for their letter and be informed that the Water Board had already considered this proposal, had rejected it and recommended that Black and Veatch proceed as originally planned. City Manager Brunton stated he would bring the Board's recommendation back to the Council. Item V Population Projections for Rate Study Approved City Manager Brunton stated Brunton stated Black and Veatch had been advised the City would provide population figures for completion of the Rate Study. To date Senior Planner William Kane has compiled the data. Chairman Ward Fischer stated the population projections submitted should suffice and the question should be whether the projects should be increased or flattened out. Therefore, it was the consensus of the Board that the City Manager submit this information to Black and Veatch. q • 0 0 Page 3 Item VI Report on City/Districts Meeting. • Board Member Harvey Johnson stated the meeting with the Districts was very successful and cooperation was clearly evidenced and encouraged the City to consult with Barry Duff for possible use of the Boxelder facilities until the summer of '75. Director of Public Works Charles Liquin spoke to the East Larimer Water and Sanitation District desire for a 2" tap on Riverside to serve Public Service Company and,Poudre Plastic; the City has a 12" line in the area. Board Member Harvey Johnson urged whatever cooperation prudent. Chairman Ward Fischer stated the City could perhaps refuse service until they are ready to annex; also Board Member Richardson urged if a cross connection would cause problems with annexation. Mr. Liquin stated his preference would be to loan East Larimer a pressure station to solve this problem. Member Evans stated he felt if the City could cooperate it should; Member Richardson adding "only with ultimate annexation promised." The consensus of the Board was that the above request be referred back to the administration to work out in accordance with the general policies. Item VII Infiltration Study Reviewed • Board Member Harvey Johnson stated the City had a problem in the Cherry Hill area, in regard to high infiltration. Director of Public Works Liquin stated the City had received the go- ahead on the infiltration study today, the the City has 12 weirs and 17 recording gauges; that the Alta Vista and other areas would be monitored 24 hours a day and also spoke of the three year cancilation clause with the Cherry Hills District. Item VIII CSU Report on Consolidation of Ditches Reviewed City Manager Brunton stated he was in receipt of a report from Colorado State University in which was stated the City had not cooperated in the consolidation of ditches. Chairman Ward Fischer reviewed the history of the proposal in years past and stated it was not politically practical to do anything in this area. Item IX Revised Ordinance for Wasting of Water Requested for Water Board Review. City Manager Brunton stated he had received a request from a Council Member on enforcement of the current ordinance on wasting of water. Discussion on changes. 1. Flagrant violators would be forced to put in a meter. 2. After a violator was sufficiently warned, he would be forced to put in a meter at his own expense. Page 4 3. The City being the biggest violator and control of City sprinkling • system resulted in the request for a revised ordinance, to be reviewed by the Water Board prior to Council consideration. Item X Report on Septic Tanks on Southeast End of Horsetooth Reservoir Board Member Norman Evans reported he had requested Engineering studies be made into the septic tanks at the Southeast end of Horsetooth Reservoir and was happy to report the material was treated that entered into the system. The Adjournment Chairman Ward Fischer stated he would be out of the City for a month, that if a meeting were called Dr. Norman Evans should be contacted. There being no further business the Board adjourned at 4:15 p.m. ecretary • 9 • From: City Clerk's Office City of Fort Collins P. 0. Box 580 484-4220 Extension 251 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Fort Collins Water Board voted unanimously at the meeting of June 81 1973 to schedule regular meetings on the 2nd Friday of each month at 3:30 o'clock P.M. in the City Council Chamber. • •