Sterling, Colorado, July 8, 2010
MINUTES of a meeting of the Board of Directors of The North Sterling Irrigation District held at their office in Sterling at 12:00 P.M., July 8th, 2010.
Directors David Hernandez, David Breidenbach, James Aranci, Secretary James Yahn, and Leon Rose were present. Diana Darby with Riskplan Insurance arrived at 12:50 p.m. Joe Frank and Mike Groves with the proposed water coop arrived at 1:35 p.m.
The group immediately left for lunch.
During lunch Secretary Yahn updated the board on the water court cases in which the District is involved. No action was required. Mr. Yahn also updated the board on the sale of a portion of the Duncan Pit property. Mr. Yahn stated that the Planning Commission meeting is July 20 and the County Commissioners will take action on July 27. Mr. Yahn also stated that he had applied for a domestic well permit.
The group arrived back at the office at approximately 12:50 p.m.
At this time Diana Darby with Riskplan Insurance, our general liability insurance agent addressed the board. The board invited Ms. Darby to the meeting to explain the additional charge called cost of subcontractors added as a result of our spillway project. Ms. Darby stated that this a standard insurance charge and provides for defense of the District should the contractor be sued and the District is drawn into the lawsuit. Ms. Darby stated that she would not be protecting the District properly and would be derelict in her duties as the District’s insurance agent if she did not include this coverage. The Directors and secretary had questions for her which she answered. Ms. Darby left the meeting at 1:30 p.m.
The directors reviewed a quote from Hix insurance agency for general liability coverage and instructed Mr. Yahn to invite Charles Hix to our next board meeting.
Minutes of Board meeting held June 8th, 2010 were approved as received.
Expense for the month of June was allowed in the total amount of $33,047.01 and ordered paid as shown on sheets attached to and made a part of these minutes by due action of the Board, all Directors present voting aye.
At this time Joe Frank and Mike Groves with the proposed Lower South Platte Water Coop entered the meeting. Mr. Groves and Mr. Frank informed the board of the progress since the last time they attended a North Sterling Board meeting. They also stated that the coop is moving forward and is attempting to secure grant funds to investigate the operation, organization, and legal issues associated with a water coop. Mr. Groves stated that the coop steering committee is looking for matching funds in the amount of $20,000 to $30,000 from interested entities. Mr. Frank and Mr. Groves answered several questions from the board. After much discussion it was moved and seconded that the North Sterling contribute $1,000 to the coop investigation effort. Upon being put to a vote the motion passed on a 2 to 1 vote, with Director Aranci voting against. Mr. Groves and Mr. Frank left the meeting at approximately 2:10 p.m.
Secretary Yahn updated the board on the progress of the spillway project stating that the contractor is continuing to work on the construction of the boat ramp access road for the State Park.
Secretary Yahn brought before the board an agreement to provide recharge credits to East Cheyenne Gas Storage. Mr. Yahn stated that the agreement is to provide up to 21 acre feet annually for four years beginning this year at a price of $525 per acre foot. It was moved by Director Aranci and seconded by Director Breidenbach to enter into the agreement. Upon being put to a vote the motion passed.
Mr. Yahn provided the board with a quote for a new 4 wheel drive half ton pickup from the State bid. Mr. Yahn stated that the quote is for a standard pickup with the addition of a towing
package and an off road package. The price of the pickup is $17,626. It was moved by Director Breidenbach and seconded by Director Aranci to order the pickup. Upon being put to a vote the motion passed.
Secretary Yahn relayed to the board that current storage in the reservoir was 63,879 ac-ft (85.6%) and the current flow in the inlet is 457 cfs and in the Outlet is 334 cfs for 243.25 cfs ordered.
With no further business to come before the Board the meeting was adjourned at 2:35 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
James T. Yahn, Secretary