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Meeting Minutes and Recording: April 9, 2024

Meeting Minutes and Recording: April 9, 2024

Attendance:

A Regular 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

Not present, and unexcused: None

Also present were:

  • Dylan Woods, Title 32 Attorney
  • Josh Stanley, GMWSD
  • Sam McKay, GMWSD
  • Doug Pavlich, GMWSD
  • Randy Little
  • Dan Oxender
  • Dallas Joss
  • Art Martinez
  • Other guests

 

Call to Order / Declaration of Quorum (0:56)

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 (1:49)

None.

 

Approval of/Additions to /Deletions from the Agenda (1:48)

None.

 

Public Comment (1:53)

None.

 

Approval of Minutes (2:43)

Director Wiechman noted on the March 12, 2023, meeting minutes that Joan Poston’s name was spelled incorrectly, and that Director Wiechman did not object to adjournment. The minutes were deferred to the next meeting, subject to these changes.

 

Financial Matters (3:30)

The Board reviewed the April 2024 Daily/Monthly Operating Expenses & Capital Expenditures. Director Hooks MOVED to approve the expenditures and unaudited financial statements for the period ending March 31, 2024. Director Wiechman seconded, following discussion and upon vote, the motion PASSED unanimously.

 

District Reports (5:08)

Mr. Stanley provided the Maintenance Report. There was one main line break in from ground shifting. There was one regular valve replacement due to corrosion. A letter of recommendation for infrastructure replacement will be prepared prior to the May meeting to accept a proposal and start construction in June.

 

Director’s Matters (17:57)

The Board entered into a discussion regarding the director vacancy. Four candidates expressed interest in the vacancy. Randy Little, Dan Oxender, Dallas Jos, and Art Martinez introduced themselves. The Board asked questions of the candidates.  Director Wendell MOVED to appoint Randy Little to the vacancy. Director Wiechman seconded, following discussion and upon vote, the motion PASSED with Director Hooks dissenting. Mr. Little swore his oath of office. Director Hooks announced that he may be relocating out of the District and leaving the Board. (17:57)

The Board entered into a discussion regarding the Ravine Bridge. Preliminary designs will be under review with Mr. Stanley. The Board directed staff to remove the sign by the bridge. (1:18:41)

The Board entered into a discussion regarding HR Review. The Board determined that leftover money in the budget would be brought to the Board before being considered for staff raises and bonuses. The HR review was deferred to the next regular meeting.  (1:27:39)

 

Legal Matters (1:32:57)

Mr. Woods reported that no executive session on Fossil Ridge litigation would be needed. (1:32:57)

Mr. Woods provided an update on the Bear Creek intrusion incident. (1:34:42)

Director Wiechman inquired about pending legislation and ADUs and any potential impact. It was noted that the District currently has no lobbyist.  (1:35:59)

 

New Business (1:41:28)

None.

 

Adjourn (1:42:05)

Director Hooks MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Director Wiechman seconded the motion, following discussion and upon vote the motion PASSED, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.

 

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