GLACIER VIEW MEADOWS
WATER AND SEWER ASSOCIATION
January 19, 2005

ATTENDANCE:

Water and Sewer: 
Jerry Ryan - President  
Lynn Johnson - Vice-President  
Eugene Watt - Treasurer  
Frank Winter - Secretary (excused absence) 
Al Samuelson - Director 
Staff: 
Gary Ellerman - Chief of Operations 

CALL TO ORDER:

Jerry Ryan called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and a quorum was established. Everyone was present except Frank Winter who had an excused absence.

REVIEW AGENDA: Under New Business items B) and C) G.V.M., Inc. was moved to the first item on the agenda

    1. G.V.M., Inc., (proposal enclosed) Don Weixelman addressed both Boards on the plans for the Saddle Creek Ranches Development in the 8th filing west of Cottonwood Hollow. He plans to develop 126 acres, splitting them between 7 properties of various sizes. He intends for these properties to have domestic wells that allow for the watering of livestock and ˝ an acre of irrigation. He plans on meeting with the State engineer this month to discuss the issue. Gene Watt questioned how these lots could fit within our augmentation plan designated as domestic wells for livestock. Don stated he would discuss this with the engineer. Don also stated that he is interested in putting in a lake in the pasture area just off of gate three and wondered if Glacier View would be willing to work out an arrangement with him for the use of the lake for recreational purposes. Gene Watt asked Don if the lake could be used as part of our water augmentation and after some discussion it was determined that it could not be included. Don finished his presentation by announcing that there will be a neighborhood meeting to discuss the development that will give people a chance to raise any questions or concerns. - Tabled next meeting.
    2. G.V.M., Inc., - ( proposal enclosed) Well within the 12th filing lot 233- Jerry Ryan asked Don Weixelman to keep the floor and discuss this proposal. Don stated that there are three lots in the 12th filing (lots 232,233 and 234) that the county designated as independent from our water or sewer systems. Don feels that this makes them extremely difficult to sell and asked if the Board would consider providing taps to lots 232 and 234. In exchange he would provide community access to the existing well on lot 233 for Glacier View’s use which he claimed produces 25 gallons per minute. He asked that GVM pay the drilling costs he incurred of $4,000.00 and the two tap fees for lots 232 and 234. He agreed to let GVM run a pumping test for at least two days and to check with the State Engineer about turning this residential well into a commercial one. Don said he would check with Bill Hanson and get back to the Board. Tabled next meeting.

REVIEW MINUTES DATED: September 15, 2004

Minutes were approved by consensus with changes to the treasure’s report: The minutes as written were confusing please change as follows: Gene Watt gave a synopsis of the 2004-2005 budget he requested that carry over from previous year be allocated to restricted capital funds as follows:

3) 01 GVM $900.00 move to office equipment leases\Maintenance line 15.

TREASURER’S REPORT: (Enclosed)

Gene Watt gave a synopsis of the December report.

MANAGER’S REPORT: (Enclosed)

Operations manager, Gary Ellerman presented this report to the Board. He stated that the 12th filing is still presenting problems and that they are continuing to supplement the well with many gallons of water – see enclosed handout. He informed the Board that the 8th filing had a sewer leak, which proved difficult to find. The leak was ultimately caused by poor workmanship of a sewer line that was put in by a private contractor. It was shallow buried and Gary suggested that GVM develop a book of specs that sets standards that contractors must follow.

PUBLIC INPUT:

Jim Slewitzke asked if there was a map of all the underground water and sewer lines. He stressed that this was important to have when the Associations hire someone new. Gary stated that they are identifying and mapping out lines as they go. It is a slow process, but he plans to put something together soon.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

A) Records and Information (enclosed)

OLD BUSINESS:

    1. Septic Policies - See manager’s report

Andersen – Exempt Well Permit issue – ( see enclosed request)After discussing the issue, Gene Watt made a motion that the Board not sign the letter sent by the law firm representing the Andersen’s, because the Board does not agree to release them from the augmentation. However, they do agree to release them from dues and membership requirements. – Unanimous – motion passed.

NEW BUSINESS:

    1. Two Tap Fees 12-138 – (request enclosed) After discussion it was decided that the owner’s of the property in question, chose to replat two lots into one after the Association had already installed two taps on the two separate lots and therefore were responsible for paying the two separate tap fees.
    2. Water tanks and delivery within the 12th filing – See managers report.

Jerry Ryan made a motion to instate Steve Horsmon as the new manager of Glacier View Meadows.- Unanimous – motion passed

Meeting Adjourned @ 7:15 p.m.