GLACIER VIEW MEADOWS
WATER AND SEWER ASSOCIATION
November 16, 2005


ATTENDANCE:
Jerry Ryan-President
Lynn Johnson-Vice-President absent
Jim Petrie –Treasurer
Frank Winter-Secretary
Albert Samuelson - Director

STAFF:
Steve Horsmon
Gary Ellerman

CALL TO ORDER:
Jerry Ryan, President, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. All were present except Lynn Johnson who had an excused absence. A quorum was established.


AMEND AGENDA: Old Business add B. The Weixelman well hearing

REVIEW MINUTES DATED: September 20, 2005 Minutes were reviewed and accepted by consensus.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Jim Petrie gave a synopsis of all 3 W&S accounts with no issues for month end report of October, 2005.
Jerry Ryan questioned as to why the wages are low in the 12th filing. Steve explained wages are low in the 12th, because most of our labor during September & October was directed to the deep bury in the 8th filing and paid out of capitol budget.

MANAGER’S REPORT: (See enclosed) Steve Horsmon presented the Manager’s Report

General Office and Budget Updates:

  1. Viewpoint newsletter articles input to editor. Goes to print week of 11/21.
  2. Roll-Off dumpster service extended to 11/1/05. Total collected since May was $2,456 with expenses of $2,769. Variance due to Association usage and allowing one household to dump without charge to resolve ongoing ARC non-compliance problems.
  3. Began process of recording and tracking progress on all covenant violation actions for 2005. See spreadsheet provided.
  4. Sent November late notices for W&S dues. Picked 3 properties delinquent in dues as candidates for possible foreclosure. Sending account ledgers to attorneys for initial "Ownership & Encumbrance" review to determine if foreclosure is a viable option.
  5. Requesting input from both boards on the idea of trading residents labor to help pay dues. We have discussed this with one interested resident.

Steve also discussed the possibility of sending W&S and R&R late statements quarterly if not monthly.

F. Maintenance shed "lean to" idea on hold. Steve requested both Boards input on idea to put funds towards larger structure which could become a new meeting/social function area. The Boards agreed by consensus to allow GVM staff to look into the cost of a community building.

Water & Sewer Association

  1. Deep bury project completed except for one remaining service line on a part time home. This will be done this month. Great job done by the operations team on a difficult project!
  2. Ralph Goble was able to prove that radio communications is possible throughout all GVM pump houses and the main office. I believe this capability is important for long term system monitoring and control. Recommend implementing this at the 12th filing for one year to prove reliability before extending it to others. (to be discussed more on main agenda)
  3. Gary and Steve attended an SIA meeting on 10/27/05. SIA approved one remaining sewer tap in the 12th filing as a result of lot 235A being the result of 3 lot replats – not 2 lots, as we had thought. SIA approved the expense of $2500 to clean up and haul away excess rock/gravel from well #4. This was used to help fill leach field project in the 7th filing. SIA declined to participate in the financing of the radio communication project and believes this should be a capital improvement.
  4. Maintenance shed "lean to" idea on hold. Steve requested both Boards input on idea to put funds towards larger structure which could become a new meeting/social function area. The Boards agreed by consensus to allow GVM staff to look into the cost of a community building.

APPLICABLE COMMITTEE REPORTS: None

OLD BUSINESS:

  1. Upper 8th Well- Response to Enforcement Order from CDPHE: (see letter provided)
  2. Steve Horsmon, Manager, presented the Board with a letter addressed to the State, in response to the enforcement order from The Colorado Department of Public Health.

    Steve stated that the letter from the CDPHE addressed Kent Christen as owner of the well. Steve asked that the name of the well owner be changed to GVM W&S Association.

    Steve’s letter proposed that GVM submit a Preliminary Design Report for system improvements to comply with the uranium contaminant level at our community well – EP-004T, Upper 8th Filing. Since we are proposing an alternative water source, he also wants to submit a detailed description of the alternate water source plan. The current well in the 4th filing serves 93. A separate well in the 4th filing may correct the problem. Steve asked the Board to consider the proposed letter to the CDPHE, and get back to him after they have read all documentation.

  3. The Don Weixelman well in F12, L223 hearing (see documentation provided)

Steve presented a pre hearing statement for case No. 05-SE-08. Steve communicated to all parties involved specific and legal claims to be asserted.

He also stated the Association’s positions and objections to portions of the applications. Steve also stated that Mt. Simon, Inc. (owned by Mr. Weixelman) has not met the terms of the "preliminary approval" granted by GVM W&S Board. Steve advised the Board, that he would represent the W&S Board at the hearing on December 12th, 2005.

NEW BUSINESS:

A. Saddle Creek Ranch RLUP – request for letter (see letter provide by Don Weixelman. Water & Sewer to address sections C&D only):

Mr. Weixelman is getting close to final approval stage for Saddle Creek Ranch.

There is a right of way across the southern portion of the water and sewer tract, Mr. Weixelman is asking for final approval for use of this driveway. The Board agreed by consensus not to object to Saddle Creek Ranch use of the right of way.

Mr. Weixelman, also requested that the Association provide a letter addressed to Larimer County Rural Land Use Center stating that the W & S Association has no objection to the State of Colorado issuing exempt well permits for the development. The Board does not agree to send a letter stating the Association has no objection to an exempt well. The Board does not have the desire or the legal authority to write such a letter. The Saddle Creek Ranch falls within the Water Augmentation area. Further discussion tabled to next individual meeting.

B. Project to enable radio communications with pump houses for well, pump, and treatment monitoring and control: (see managers report)

Ralph Goble presented a report that proves that radio communications is possible throughout all GVM pump houses and the main office. The system would allow the community wells to be monitored from the office. Ralph recommend in the beginning to implement this system at the 12th filing and 4th filings.

There was concern voiced as to who would repair the system in the event that Ralph is not available. The Board agreed by consensus to approve $600.00 that would be used to test the system. Frank Winter moved that approval of system contingent on test results. Unanimous motion passed. Further discussion tabled until the next individual Board meeting.

Steve stated that he would submit the radio antenna plans to the ARC committee for consideration.

PUBLIC INPUT: None

Adjourned at 7:15 pm

The Water & Sewer Board turned the floor over to the Road & Recreation Board.