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Meeting Minutes and Recording: March 11, 2025​​

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 day, March 11, 2025.

  • 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
    • Dave Wiechman, Vice President
    • Roger Wendell, Treasurer
    • Randy Little, Secretary
    • Arthur Martinez, Director
  • Also present were:
    • Dylan Woods, Title 32 Attorney
    • Josh Stanley, District Manager, GMWSD
    • Sam R. McKay, GMWSD
    • Doug Pavlich, GMWSD
    • Ludmila
    • Other Guests

 

  • Call to Order / Declaration of Quorum:
    • Noting a quorum of the Board, Director Morgan called to order the Regular Meeting of the Board of the Green Mountain Water and Sanitation District at 6:30 p.m.

 

  • Directors & Disclosure Matters:
    • None.

 

  • Approval of/Deletions from the Agenda:
    • None.

 

  • Public Comment: Members of the public 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 addressed the Board and commented on quality of work from the Treasurer. She questioned who was currently running for the Board seats on the District. She spoke to HB25-1211 and called for community involvement to call their representatives. (1:49)

 

  • Approval of Minutes:
    • January 28, 2025, Special Meeting Minutes
      • Director Little MOVED to accept the January 28th, meeting minutes.
      • Director Wiechman seconded, following discussion and upon vote the motion PASSED unanimously. (1:12)

 

  • Financial Matters:
    • In his report, Director Wendell touched upon water use, monitoring of leaks, the drop in water usage per the average Denver user, and reviewed the balance sheet. He noted the District’s main expenses, and he mentioned a refund from Badger Meter, and discussed a backup pump system. Director Wendell and Mr. Pavlich spoke to current savings. (6:54)
    • Director Martinez MOVED to approve the operating expenses and expenditures, as well as the unaudited financial statements as presented. Director Wiechman seconded, following discussion and upon vote the motion PASSED unanimously. (13:02)

 

  • District Reports:
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  • Maintenance Report
    • Mr. Stanley reported that there was one main break in February, and the sewer monitoring program started February 28th. (14:06)
  • District Manager Report
    • Election Update
      • Mr. Stanley reported that the information was on the website and that there were six candidates for the election, and he informed on election dates and processes. The Designated Election Official is overseeing the election process. (15:21)
    • HB25-1211 Update
      • Mr. Stanley provided updates on the State legislation regarding water provider enforcement and fee reductions, which may cause problems for special districts affected by this bill. (17:50)
    • Development Review
      • Mr. Stanley informed that the water line installation for the school has been completed, 12364 West Alameda data has been collected for sewer monitoring as well as the data for 533 Van Gordon, and he informed of the 11315 West Center Drive request for water and sewer connections. (20:32)
    • Infrastructure Replacement Projects
      • Regarding the 2024 RFP, Mr. Stanley reported that the Mississippi beach project completed, and in the 2025 DIRP that the City of Lakewood and Denver Water were meeting with the District’s design engineers, which had positive feedback. (24:50)
      • Mr. Stanley updated the Board on the sewer DIRP schedule, and he spoke the items on Bidnet for posting governmental bids. Director Morgan discussed updating guidelines to reflect posting for bids. (26:20)
    • The Board discussed the legislative update and changes with Mr. Stanley and Mr. Woods. (29:30)        

 

  • Directors Matters:
    • None.

 

  • Legal Matters:
    • Mr. Woods provided general updates regarding the Timmons litigation, otherwise, there are few litigation matters to report. He informed that the City of Lakewood was in receipt of the District’s letter regarding the ravine. (47:30)

 

  • Executive Session:
    • None.

 

  • New Business:
    • The Board discussed potential future meeting topics such as pipeline capacity and items that may be held during a special session. (51:19)

 

  • Other Matters:
    • There were no other matters to come before the Board.

 

  • Adjourn:
    • The meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m.

This document was signed by Secretary Randy Little at the April 8th regular meeting, to view the signed document, please contact the district.