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Meeting Minutes and Recording: April 23, 2024

Meeting Minutes and Recording: April 23, 2024

 

Attendance:

A Special Meeting of the District was scheduled in compliance with the laws of the State of Colorado, with the following Directors in attendance:

  • Karen Morgan, President
  • Todd Hooks, Treasurer
  • Dave Wiechman, Secretary
  • Roger Wendell, Director
  • Randy Little, Director

Not present, and unexcused: None

Also present were:

  • Dylan Woods, Title 32 Attorney
  • Josh Stanley, GMWSD
  • Sam McKay, GMWSD
  • Doug Pavlich, GMWSD
  • Ludmila Glasson
  • Other guests

Call to Order / Declaration of Quorum (0:00)

Director Morgan, noting the presence of a quorum of all Directors, called to order the Special Meeting of the Board of the Green Mountain Water and Sanitation District at 6:00 p.m.

 

Directors & Disclosure Matters (0:28)

Director Wiechman noted that he would be absent during the month of May.

 

Approval of/Additions to /Deletions from the Agenda (0:47)

Director Morgan MOVED to add an Executive Session discussion regarding negotiations on the lobbyist contract. Director Wendell seconded, following discussion and upon vote the motion PASSED unanimously.

 

Public Comment (1:20)

Ludmila Glasson commented on the legislative session. (1:20)

 

Director’s Matters (4:52)

Director Wiechman commented on the ability to see how many people view the District’s website and notices. (4:52)

The Board entered into a discussion regarding proposed legislation HB24-1463 on restrictions on tap fees. Director Wiechman MOVED to oppose HB24-1463. Director Wendell seconded, following discussion and upon vote, the motion PASSED unanimously. (5:45)

The Board entered into a discussion regarding the lobbyist contract. (23:52)

 

Executive Session pursuant to §24-6-402(4) (b) C.R.S. for the purpose of receiving legal advice regarding how HB24-1463 will impact ongoing litigation. (27:25)

Director Hooks MOVED to enter into Executive Session pursuant to §24-6-402(4)(b) C.R.S. for the purpose of receiving legal advice regarding how HB24-1463 will impact ongoing litigation. Director Wiechman seconded, following discussion and upon vote the motion PASSED unanimously.  

The Board entered into Executive Session at 6:25 p.m.  

Executive session concluded at 7:18 p.m.

 

Executive Session pursuant to §24-6-402(4) (e) C.R.S. for the purpose of determining positions subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and instructing negotiators regarding lobbyist contract. (27:24)

Director Morgan MOVED to enter into Executive Session pursuant to §24-6-402(4)(e) C.R.S. for the purpose of determining positions subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and instructing negotiators regarding lobbyist contract. Director Hooks seconded, following discussion and upon vote the motion PASSED with Director Hooks dissenting.  

The Board entered into Executive Session at 7:21 p.m.  

Executive session concluded at 8:04 p.m.

 

New Business (31:28)

Director Morgan MOVED to approve the lobbying contract with Colorado Legislative Strategies subject to the terms discussed in executive session. Director Wendell seconded the motion, following discussion and upon vote, the motion PASSED unanimously. (31:28)

The Board discussed the District’s letter opposing HB24-1463. The Board determined to provide the letter to the SDA, the bill sponsor, and other relevant special districts. The Board discussed providing the letter as a call to action to the District residents. (34:39)

The Board entered into a discussion about the future vacancy created by the departure of Director Hooks as of the end of April. The Board discussed appointing the vacancy at the next board meeting along with officer appointments. (43:48)

Director Wendell requested to add to the next agenda an update regarding the District Manager background check. (48:31)

 

Adjourn (50:07)

Director Hooks MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Director Wendell seconded the motion, following discussion and upon vote the motion PASSED and the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

 

This document was approved at the 5/14/2024. To review the signed copy please contact the District.