June 09, 2026 Meeting Minutes

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Green Mountain Water and Sanitation District, (the “District”) was held at 6:30 p.m. on May 12, 2026.

Due to a technical error, the recording of this meeting is not available.

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 (remote)
  • Roger Wendell, Vice President/Secretary
  • Philip Hardinger, Treasurer Late – Arrived at 8:30 p.m. (20:30))
  • David Wiechman, Director
  • Arthur Martinez, Director

Also present were:

  • Dylan Woods, Title 32 Attorney
  • Josh Stanley, District Manager, GMWSD (remote)
  • Jesse Davenport, GMWSD
  • Dave Garner
  • Ludmila (remote)
  • Other Guests

Call to Order / Declaration of Quorum:

Noting a quorum of the Board, Director Wendell called to order the Regular Meeting of the Board of the Green Mountain Water and Sanitation District at 6:30 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance:

The Board stood and recited the pledge of allegiance.

Directors & Disclosure Matters:

None.

Approval of/Deletions from the Agenda:

Director Wendell amends agenda to move visitors first, no objections.

Public Comment:

Members of the public wishing to address the board during the public comment period are asked to indicate the agenda item number or public comment period next to their name on the sign-in sheet. Members of the public will then be recognized by the Board as each agenda item is undertaken.

  • Ludmila: Greeted the Board and commented the Ravine dispute.

Directors Matters:

a.    Lobbyist legislative review

  • Wagner Morgan Strategies presents, Board inquires and discusses, will return in December for preview.

b.   SCADA presentation

  • SCADA consultants present; Board inquires and discusses, current contract expires in August, District Manager recommends acceptance of proposal; Director Wendell MOVED to accept the proposal. Director Wiechman seconded, upon vote the motion PASSED unanimously.

Approval of Minutes:

a.    May 12th Regular Meeting Minutes

  • The Board discussed the May 12th meeting minutes.
  • Director Wiechman MOVED to accept the May 12th meeting minutes. Director Martinez seconded, following discussion and upon vote the motion PASSED unanimously.

b.    May 19th Rate Hearing Minutes

  • The Board discussed the May 19th rate hearing minutes.
  • Director Wiechman MOVED to accept the May 19th meeting minutes. Director Martinez seconded, following discussion and upon vote the motion PASSED unanimously.

Financial Matters:

  • The Board discussed financial matters. Noting that Director Hardinger was not present, and that the other Directors had not yet reviewed the financial matters, Director Wendell suggests delaying approval until the next meeting.
  • Director Wendell MOVED to delay approval of financial matters until the next meeting. Director Martinez seconded, and upon vote the motion PASSED unanimously.

Amending 2026 Rates and Fees:

  • Board discusses rates and fees;
  • Director Morgan informs Board that financial reports must be approved to pay vendors, Director Wendell reviews financials;
  • The Board then continues discussing rates, fees, and penalties for noncompliance.
  • Director Wendell MOVED for a 1st violation verbal warning, 2nd violation written warning, 3rd violation $100 fine, 4th violation $200 fine, and any further violation to be brought before the Board to discuss further action. Director Wiechman seconded, following discussion and upon vote the motion PASSED with three ayes, and Director Morgan voting nay.
  • Director Morgan requests informational postcard.

District Reports:

  • District Manager presents District Reports.  Traffic Control Plan requirements for Union Blvd project are extensive and expected to increase costs by >$2M. 
  • Board discusses. 
  • District Manager discusses possible alternatives/options.  District Manager recommends accepting change order, because of importance of project. Board approves proceeding. Board to approve change order with next pay application submittal. Board requests inclusion of cost information on informational postcard.

Directors Matters:

  • Director Wendell re-raises financials. and moves to approve.
  • Direction Wendell MOVED for approval of the financials. Director Wiechman seconded, and upon vote the motion PASSED unanimously.
  • Director Wiechman notes one improper payee on check.  Check is set aside for correction by Financial Specialist.
  • Director Hardinger arrives (approximately 8:30).  Director Wendell informs Director Hardinger of status of meeting and asks whether Treasurer has any comments.  No comments.

c.    Review RFP- Workforce Assessment and Efficiency Study

  • District Manager presents regarding the RFP.
  • Direction Wiechman MOVED for approval of the RFP. Director Wendell seconded, and upon vote the motion PASSED unanimously.
  • District Manager to post on Bidnet.

Legal Matters:

General Counsel presents legal matters.  Update on Ravine mediation failure.  SDA regional workshop on 6/12.  Will email directors information regarding same.  No executive session needed.

Executive Session:

None.

New Business:

None.

Other Matters:

There were no other matters to come before the Board.

Adjourn:

The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.