East Boulder County Water District
Board of Directors Meeting
St. Ambrose Episcopal Church
14 June 2004
The meeting was called to order by Mike Deck at 4:05 PM. Those in attendance were board members (Mark Johns, Nick Bennett and Bob Champ) and Water System Operator Dick Winters. Rick Moeller (Boardmember) was absent (excused). No members of the public were present.
Secretary’s Report
The minutes of the 10 May 2004 minutes were discussed. Spelling corrections were noted by Mike Deck. Mark Johns made the motion that we approve the minutes of the 10 May 2004 meeting. Nick Bennett seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Finance Report
A new signature authorization form must be filled out for Colotrust. Signature changes will include the addition of Mark Johns and Nick Bennett and the removal of previous boardmembers. Mary Wagner (accountant) will be added.
It was noted that tax revenue would not come in until the end of June or July.
It was also noted that we have yet to pay the church for use of the meeting room ($800). This will be paid this month.
Mike will also contact Arnold Turner (Vectra Bank) about splitting the cost of the Survey with respect to the easements on o Lot #4.
Operations
Frank e-mailed his report to the board. It is summarized below. Dick Winters went through the items noted in the report.
WINTERS/HAUKE REPORT - June
2004
Use of water by construction crews was discussed. When water is taken from hydrants a severe pressure drop is noted. Mike will draft a letter to vacant lot owners noting that the district should be notified if water is to be used with respect to construction.
Unfinished Business:
Banking Resolution (Heritage Bank):
A Banking Resolution from Heritage Bank for purposes of investing money in a CD was completed with the boards signatures. Mark Johns will forward to Rick Moeller and Mary Wagner for their signatures.
Mark Johns made the motion that we adopt the Corporate Bank Resolution with Heritage Bank for purposed of investing money with them. Nick Bennett seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
The decision on the actual amount to be invested and which vehicle to invest in will be determined in the next meeting.
Water Storage:
The Easement on Lot #4 has closed so we now can proceed with the construction of the Water Storage Tank. Dick Lyons, Terry Kenyon and Mike Deck have met with Mr. Callahan with the county about what needs to be done to effect the construction of the tank. A location and extent review will be necessary. It is not believed that this will hinder the tank construction. Terry will prepare the engineering documents.
Mike will also begin the land/easement trade on Lot #3.
Unfinished Business:
Rules and Regulations Review:
Nick Bennett reviewed the rules and regulations with respect to landscaping around and over meter pits inhibiting the reading of the meters or maintaining the meters. Nick had a handout that summarized the problem and gave an assessment and recommendation. It was decided to reword paragraph 8-1-7 to note that meters must be accessible to the district.
Mark Johns made the motion that we alter the rules and regulations language in paragraph 8-1-7 to reflect that the meters must be accessible to the district. Bob Champ seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Nick Bennett will compose the necessary language for paragraph 8-1-7.
Director’s Comments:
It was noted that Terry Kenyon would contact the planning commission to begin proceedings for construction of the Water Storage Tank. Terry will be present at the July meeting to discuss the bidding and construction. It was noted that existing pipes should not be disturbed.
The Well #3 line was also discussed and it was decided that we would stay with our original decision to abandon the well line on lots #5 and #6.
Adjourn:
A motion was made to adjourn by Nick Bennett, seconded by Mark Johns and unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 PM.
The above is respectfully submitted by the secretary…Bob Champ, June 14, 2004.