Sterling, Colorado, July 8, 2009
MINUTES of a meeting of the Board of Directors of The North Sterling Irrigation District held at their office in Sterling at 12:30 P.M., July 9th, 2009.
Directors David Hernandez, James Aranci, and Secretary James Yahn were present.
The group immediately left for lunch.
During lunch the board and secretary discussed the update from our attorney concerning the water cases in which we are involved. No action was required. Secretary Yahn pointed out that Ms. Sperling referenced the 19th Judicial District appointment stating that Andy Jones was not appointed and that Judge James Hartman was appointed water judge. The resume was also discussed and no action was taken.
The group arrived back at the office at approximately 1:15 p.m.
Minutes of Board meeting held June 8th, 2009 were approved as received.
Expense for the month of June was allowed in the total amount of $90,775.98 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.
Secretary Yahn stated that the invitation to bid for the dam and spillway improvement project was advertised two times in the Greeley Tribune, Fort Morgan Times, and Sterling Journal Advocate. The proofs of publication is attached to and made part of these minutes. Mr. Yahn also reminded the board that a walk through for the contractors is scheduled for Friday July 10.
Mr. Yahn stated Concrete Specialties is waiting for the water to go down in the river before beginning the headgate construction.
This being the meeting at which the returns of the special election held throughout the North Sterling Irrigation District on Date of June 30, 2009, for the purpose of determining if the District should enter into: 1) a loan contract in the amount of up to $1,094,840 with the Colorado Water Conservation Board, loan funds to be used for the purpose of constructing dam and spillway improvements at the North Sterling Reservoir; and 2) a construction contract for the dam and spillway improvements. The proof of publication is attached to and made part of these minutes. The Board of Directors canvassed the returns and it was found that the votes were cast were as follows:
Total number of votes cast – – – – – 15
For Loan Contract – – – – – – – 13
Against Loan Contract – – – – – 2
For Construction Contract – – – 13
Against Construction Contract – 2
Thereupon, the Loan Contract and Construction Contract questions were declared by the Board of Directors to have passed. With the special election having been duly advertised and with the question of entering into a loan contract with the Colorado Water Conservation Board for the purpose constructing dam and spillway improvements having been passed by a majority of voters it was moved and seconded to ratify a resolution to enter into the loan contract. Upon being put to a vote the motion passed. The resolution is attached to and made part of these minutes.
Secretary Yahn stated that landowner Bob McKenzie requested that the District pay for one half of a culvert to be replaced on the lane leading to the buildings at the McKenzie Ranch. The request was made since the District Ditch rider Rock Vass uses the lane to enter to the District’s Lewis Creek house. It was moved and seconded to pay for one half of the $357 culvert. Upon being put to a vote the motion passed.
Secretary Yahn relayed to the board that current storage in the reservoir was 74,444 ac-ft (99.8%) and the current flow in the Outlet was 229 cfs for 128.75 cfs ordered.
With no further business to come before the Board the meeting was adjourned at 1:45 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
James T. Yahn, Secretary