MINUTES OF THE
CENTRAL COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
March 15, 2022
The regular monthly meeting of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District was held on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at the office of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District located at 3209 W. 28th St. Greeley, Colorado. The meeting was called to order at 10:00 A.M., and the following Directors were present: Ralph Anders, President; Chad Schafer, Vice President; Bret Schmidt, Treasurer; Frank Eckhardt, At Large; Vern Kammerzell; Randy Knutson; Steve Bruntz; Don Rosenbrock; Dave Bernhardt; Everett Kissler, Alan Axton and Doug Dill. Directors attending via Zoom conference were Gary Herman and Tom Brown.
Others present were William Mihelich, District Engineer and Lynn Kramer, Contracts Manager. Special guest was Brad Grasmick of Lawrence Custer Grasmick Jones & Donovan.
ACCEPT INTO THE RECORD THE CONSENT CALENDAR, FINANCIALS, AND MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 2022 AS PRESENTED.
Motion: DOUG DILL
Second: DAVE BERNHARDT
MOTION CARRIED
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
Liz Schneider, Conservation Technician with West Greeley Conservation District, addressed the board regarding programs offered by the district.
Legal Action Items
There were none.
Legal Reports
Brad Grasmick had no statements of opposition to recommend to the board.
Brad gave a Water Court update and legislative update.
District Action
Billy presented a Consulting Agreement and an Independent Contractor Agreement.
MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH BRINDLE GROUP.
Motion: EVERETT KISSLER
Second: CHAD SCHAFER
MOTION CARRIED WITH ALAN AXTON VOTING NAY
MOVE TO APPROVE THE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT WITH THOMAS V. CECH.
Motion: DOUG DILL
Second: EVERETT KISSLER
MOTION CARRIED WITH ALAN AXTON VOTING NAY
Billy discussed a Lease of Space in Chatfield with CWCB.
Billy reviewed a Resolution for a Water Smart grant application.
MOVE TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION REGARDING AUTHORIZATION OF THE SUBMITTAL OF A U.S. BUREAU OF RECLAMATION WATER SMART SMALL-SCALE WATER EFFICIENCY PROJECT GRANT APPLICATION.
Motion: CHAD SCHAFER
Second: STEVE BRUNTZ
MOTION CARRIED
The board reviewed the Siebring Reservoir bids for construction and river restoration work.
MOVE TO ACCEPT THE W.W. BACKHOE & DOZER SERVICES, INC BID FOR SIEBRING RESERVOIR.
Motion: DON ROSENBROCK
Second: BRET SCHMIDT
MOTION CARRIED
The board reviewed the bid for the Walker Shop domestic well.
MOVE TO ACCEPT THE BID FROM CANFIELD DRILLING COMPANY TO DRILL THE DOMESTIC WELL AT THE WALKER SHOP.
Motion: CHAD SCHAFER
Second: DOUG DILL
MOTION CARRIED WITH RANDY KNUTSON VOTING NAY
Staff Action
There was none.
Presidents Report
There was none.
Water Quality Report
There was none.
District Report
There was none.
Secretaries Report
Billy informed the board of the Big T and Beeline meeting today.
The board reviewed a report regarding the Adams County Audit and how it may affect property tax collections.
The board watched a video about Nebraska’s project to restore a canal and enforce and old agreement with Colorado regarding the South Platte River flows.
Billy showed pictures of the progress at the Walker Recharge site.
Billy updated the board on the staff retreat. Brad discussed having the monthly meeting with Ed and Billy regarding statements of opposition.
Billy informed the board of how much Randy appreciates the field staff and the work they do.
GMDA – Copper Mountain June 20 – 22, 2022.
Billy updated the board on the progress of the Supplemental Aug Plan.
New Business
There was none.
MOVE TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.
Motion: EVERETT KISSLER
Second: DAVE BERNHARDT
MOTION CARRIED
The regular meeting was adjourned at 1:57 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lynn Kramer