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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 Tuesday, July 8, 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 J. Wendell, Treasurer
  • Philip Hardinger, Director
  • Arthur Martinez, Director

Also present were:

  • Dylan Woods, Title 32 Attorney
  • Josh Stanley, District Manager, GMWSD
  • Sam R. McKay, GMWSD
  • Jesse Davenport, GMWSD
  • Ludmilla
  • Other Guests
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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 6:33 p.m.

Approval of/ Additions to /Deletions from the Agenda:

  • The agenda was reviewed by the Board. No changes were made to the agenda.

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: Greeted the Board, discussed decorum, and mentioned the ravine.

Financial Matters:

  • The Board reviewed through May 2025 Daily/Monthly Operating Expenses & Capital Expenditures. Following Discussion, Director Hardinger MOVED to approve the operating expenses and expenditures, as well as the unaudited financial statements for the period ending May 31, 2025. Director Wendell seconded, following discussion and upon vote the Motion PASSED by unanimous approval. (3:32)

District Reports:

  • a.     Maintenance Report
    • Mr. Stanley reported that there were no water main breaks for a couple months, however, there were three main breaks in June due to corrosion. He presented current ongoing maintenance such as flushing hydrants, exercising valves, and cleaning sewer. (6:09)
  • b.    District Manager Report
    • Mr. Stanley informed the Board that they received the first technical memo from Olsson, regarding 12364 West Alameda. He discussed 12364 West Alameda and 533Van Gordon projects with the Board. (8:33)
    • Mr. Stanley reviewed the infrastructure replacement projects. He provided that DIRP #1 & #2 were well underway. (26:54)

Directors Matters:

  • a.       The Bend Settlement Agreement (28:21)
    • The Board discussed the settlement agreement and exclusions with Mr. Woods. Following discussion, Director Wiechman MOVED to amend the agreement to include an indemnification against third party lawsuits. There was no second, and the motion FAILED. (53:53)
    • Director Morgan MOVED to call for a Special Meeting on July 15 to continue the discussion and to include an executive session. Director Wendell seconded, upon vote the Motion PASSED by unanimous approval. (1:22:50)
  • b.      Lakewood’s Densification on Pipe Capacity and Fee Development (1:25:02)
    • Director Morgan summarized the problem concern Lakewood and Jefferson County regarding fees legislation. The Board discussed the concerns over increased population and capacity with Mr. Stanley and Mr. Woods. The discussion continued regarding penalties of use and communication.
    • Director Wendell MOVED  to approve a mass mailing to the District’s customers by the first of August, drafted by Mr. Stanley and to be approved by Director Wendell and not to exceed $25,000. Director Hardinger seconded, following discussion, and upon vote the Motion PASSED by majority with Director Morgain against. (1:45:17)

Legal Matters:

  • Mr. Woods provided general updates regarding the District’s legal matters including the coordinated election with Jefferson county, an update on the Timmins lawsuit, and Big Sky litigation matters. (1:57:35)

New Business:

  • Director Morgan discussed interest from the Board on requesting Denver Water to reduce fluoride use. (2:06:44)
  • Following discussion, Director Morgan MOVED to have Mr. Stanley provide a statement to Denver Water regarding fluoride use. Upon further discussion, Director Morgan RETRACTED the motion. (2:10:20)
  • The Board discussed the Secretary Board position. (2:11:28)

Other Matters:

  • None.

Adjourn:

  • The meeting was adjourned at 8:46 p.m.