These written minutes represent the general discussion of the DWCD Board of
Directors, DWCD staff, and participants at the DWCD board meeting, and they
include a record of any and all board actions taken at the meeting. The written
minutes are not intended to provide a word-for-word account of the board
meetings. Nor are they a direct quote of any statements offered at board
meetings. All DWCD board meetings are recorded on audio tape.
DOLORES WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
WATER ACTIVITY ENTERPRISE
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MINUTES
Regular Meeting
January 9, 2014
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CALL TO ORDER
Bruce Smart, President, called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM
ROLL CALL
Bruce Smart, President
Don Schwindt, Vice President
Larry Deremo, Director
Jim Fisher, Director
Simon Martinez, Director
Walter Henes, Director
Robert Vedsted, Director
Mike Preston, General Manager
Ken Curtis, Engineer
Bruce Harrison, Maintenance Supervisor
Gina Espeland, Accounting Clerk
Barry Spear, Attorney
Doug Pickering, Colorado Division of Water Resources
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
Les Nunn, Interim Manager MVIC and Eric Lindgren, Totten Leasor
MINUTES
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
MOTION:
TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS SUBMITTED FOR THE DECEMBER 12,
2013 ENTERPRISE MEETING AS CORRECTED.
MOTION:
JIM FISHER
SECOND:
DON SCHWINDT
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY WITH SIMON MARTINEZ AND WALT
HENES ABSTAINING.
FINANCIAL
STMTS
MOTION:
TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER ‘13 FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND
APPROVE THE STATEMENT OF PAYABLES AS PRESENTED.
O&M: AP/CHECK #30775-30846 & PR/CHECK #119651-119700
$191,173.98
MOTION:
JIM FISHER
SECOND:
LARRY DEREMO
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
O&M REPORT – Bruce reported the following:
Fairview Pumping Plant
We are working with BOR and Exponential Engineering to procure equipment and get the
specification to BOR requirements. Staff meetings for planning specification checks are
ongoing.
South Canal
WAPA is working on a plan for the power line replacement. We were contacted by EEA
about WAPA’s future maintenance contract on the line and transformers.
Towaoc Highline Canal
Staff is checking communications and probes.
Dove Creek Canal
Sediment removal is taking place as weather permits.
All Laterals
Meter and PRV repair is being done on full service box equipment. Drainage work continues
around full service boxes.
Towaoc Power Plant
Normal off season maintenance is taking place.
Great Cut Pumping Plant
Normal offseason maintenance is taking place.
Sandstone Pumping Plant
Two pumps and motors were pulled from Sandstone for pump repair and bearing
replacement.
McPhee Power Plant
Normal off season maintenance is taking place.
Water Screens
Planning is underway on water screen installation. Started to build the water screens. The
transformer service drop at Ruin Canyon has been scheduled with EEA. We are waiting on
electrical installation parts for the Towaoc Highline screen.
Schedule Maintenance
Normal scheduled maintenance is being done at all facilities.
SCADA System
Control room staff has been trouble shooting a communications problem in the fiber system
that occurred this week. They are also replacing windows in the Field Station office building.
WATER REPORT – Ken reported that there is not a lot of water detail. There is a SNOTEL
sheet in packet, but we have not received significant new snow for about 3 weeks. The
NRCS forecast was a little under 300,000 AF based on January 1 snowpack, but have since
continued a slow slide downward. Water operations have slowed down. McPhee is right at
6864 elevation as of Monday. We are diverting 19 CFS below the dam and about 5 to M&I
use. If the 300,000 forecast stays true we would have a full supply, but probably not a spill.
Vern will start working on the operating plan and the more detailed daily steps will provide
more detail later in the Spring. Many starting conditions were better than last year, but we
still need continued snow storms throughout the next 3 months to secure our 2014 water
supply.
PROJECT UPDATE – Ken stated that they are working on the technical review submittal for
Fairview variable drives and electronics. That supply project is ongoing and the others are
not too active other than routine meetings with Vern and the electrical engineer. There are
three more projects approved for 2015 and we are trying to get these moving forward on
those.
WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN – Ken reported that there is nothing specific this month
other than Carrie is assembly information for follow up with the Board.
STATE WATER PLAN/BASIN IMPLEMENTAITON PLAN – DWCD IPPS – Ken stated that
he mentioned a few months back that DWCD would need to work on setting IPPs to feed into
the State Wide Water Supply Investigation (SWSI) 2010. IPP stands for Identified Processes
and Projects and we get to frame and describe our own DWCD projects. These IPP’s are
intended to fill needed gaps between supplies and needs as identified in SWSI 2010.
SWBRT has its own SWSI 2010 chapter on identified gaps. These IPP’s are a major part of
the Basin Roundtable Plan and could feed into the Colorado Water Plan. Ken stated that he
believes you always want to be included on the list that is accumulated by the state and
could lead to funding. It sort of tells everyone what we plan to do in the future. The state
funding flows through the SWBRT and so we want to participate and get our important
projects on the IPP list. This current update round is scheduled to be completed over the
next two months. Don S. asked about the process of DWCD’s Board looking at the listings.
Mike stated that we can get the process started and we are just starting on our Basin. This
introduction is intended to get the Board thinking about DWCD’s projects and we will bring
back in February. Ken handed out the IPP lists for the Dolores River Basin and McElmo
River Basin. The Dolores sheet lists 1) Augmentation of upstream of McPhee, which needs
to be kept on the list. CWCB ISF may limit the ability to provide augmentation above
McPhee Reservoir in the future. Alternatives include small storage (10 to20 AF) or alluvial
storage. 2) Dove Creek Lawn and Garden - Ken stated that we may want to remove the
Dove Creek Lawn and Garden since this system is completed and Dove Creek purchases
water from DWCD. 3) Plateau Reservoir and 4) Groundhog Reservoir Expansion. We want
to keep the Plateau Reservoir and Groundhog Reservoir Expansion on the listing. Plateau is
a new, up to 20,000 AF reservoir proposed by DWCD as a method to increase the water
supply from the Dolores River. The water could be used for fishery flows below McPhee
and/or M&I. Groundhog Reservoir could potentially be expanded by decreasing the
freeboard in the spillway, thus raising the water level by about 1,000 AF. Studies have not
been completed to fully evaluate this option. 5) Municipal Supply to Utah – DWCD has had
discussion with the San Juan County, Utah in the past, but this has not been active so we
may want to drop. 6) Town of Dolores – will be handled by them not DWCD. They have
existing water rights and could possibly purchase water from the Dolores Project if needed.
7) City of Cortez – They have a direct flow rights and Dolores Project water available. This
would probably be directed by another entity as well. 8) Montezuma County Water District –
They serve a rural area south of Cortez. They could purchase water from Dolores Project
Water or Montezuma Water Company and would probably be directed by another entity as
well. 9) Summit Reservoir & Irrigation Company is listed for system improvements and
would be Summits project. 10) A Way Forward – A DRD project that will likely go to the
completed list at the bottom. 11) Dolores River Dialogue – A project with multiple sponsors
including DWCD that will likely continue. 12) Taylor Creek Project by others likely complete.
Ken stated that completed projects will be kept on the list and moved to a completed table.
Mike mentioned that the next Roundtable meeting will be here at this office on March 12,
2014 and this list will be presented so the Board needs to look it over and make sure that we
have all appropriate DWCD projects listed.
Ken stated that the listed Instream Flow project needs updating. Project Sponsor input to
Carrie & Anne will provide updates and refine these lists. Montezuma Water Company is
listed for supply of potable water to rural Dolores and Montezuma Counties. They are
continually expanding to serve new areas presently on wells or hauling. Also listed is Ute
Mountain Ute Tribe Municpal Supply and Agricultural Supply for the part of the joint study
between DWCD and UMUT which we will continue to work with them to complete. There is
also a catch all for Rural water supply and a couple of completed IPPs listed on the bottom.
Ken stated that there is a separate table for McEllmo which should probably be combined
with the Dolores Basin as the source for practically all the McElmo supplies. Totten
Reservoir is listed on McElmo and we will continue our discussions and update the project.
There is a generic Lawn and Garden Water which may develop into a more specific future
project or remain a placeholder for future small projects. Carrie put in McElmo irrigators that
relates to our 2013 Totten leases. The Class B shares were moved to completed section,
but Don S. asked if the Class B is actually complete? This needs to be dicussed by the
Board. Walt asked about some of the other projects that we had talked about last year in our
water rights portfolio? Ken stated that this is a good venue to discuss and get them listed as
appropriate to the Board. Bruce S. stated that we may not want to list every water right.
Mike agreed that this may lead to unnecessary attention.
UNUSED TOTTEN LEASE WATER
Mike stated that Ken enclosed an Action Item memo in the packet stating that most Totten
Lease Water irrigators did not use their full leased quantities from Totten in WY 2013. One
irrigator has requested a credit or refund for the unused portions left over from WY 2013. No
provisions were made in our leases for refunds or credits. It was brought to the Board at the
December meeting and at that time there were questions on the administration. Next year’s
leases will return in March and we will establish this policy for 2014 at that time. Barry stated
that whatever is done tonight can only apply to 2013 instead of setting a precedent. Ken
stated that right now we might have interested parties again for 2014. This was a trial rate to
see how it was received and how it would go. Ken stated that he does not have strong staff
recommendation or opinion, but thought that the season went fairly well for all parties. Ken
stated that when we set up 2014 leases in March and we will modify leases accordingly. We
also continue to refine some practices and accounting issues with DWR. Bruce S. stated
that you can’t issue water at a rate and receive payment and then refund it. Don S. stated
that there is a lot of potential, but we still need to remain in the pilot mode for awhile to see
how it will work all the way around. Ken stated that total costs to maintain the dam, weed
control, operation and maintenance versus what we brought in did not even out. Some of
those costs are necessary regardless of leasing. I will bring some more detail in March. The
leases did allow some irrigators the opportunity to divert out of priority. We did set a
minimum and maximum amount to operate the lease program. If this is a long term project
then we will have to spend a lot more to correct current problems and remove the restriction.
There were more discussions on the lease having potential to be more expensive. It takes a
while for customers to find out and determine if it is beneficial to them and then see if we get
enough people using it to work out in the long term. Maybe there is a real potential need that
we can meet, but haven’t figured out all the details yet. Ken stated that after some more
trials we would likely have a meeting with all the potential users. There are issues as
drought and later MVIC return flows that seem to determine the need, but we don’t have fully
figured out.
Eric Lindgren who leased water stated that he saw the whole Totten water lease as benefit
for McElmo and for future use as a more sustainable interest. Eric stated that he did not
want the District thinking it did not work for the users or the District thinking it didn’t work well
on their end. Eric stated that he was interested in seeing if this would work and hoping that it
would be continual interest for both irrigators in McElmo as well as the District and seeing
things working together and working well. Doug and Marty would have a better feel for when
and how much work it was from an administrative end. Doug stated that they would have to
administer priorities and limit those irrigators who could possibly be out of water and at least
this gave them another option. Bruce S. asked if there would be any use in needed in
September or October, basically late season. Ken stated that the fall irrigation need varies
based on MVIC use and rain in any specific year, but appears shorter and more variable
than the need on the front end of the season. Jim stated that he thought there should be a
fixed cost, similar to DWCD’s Full Service and then a delivery charge on the delivered water.
Ken stated that he is coming back at the March Board meeting with a proposal for leasing
and have it ready and available by April 1st if possible.
Ken stated that no one else has asked for carry over credit or a refund. The Board
consensus was that they are not interested in refunding or carry over and will be more
explicit in future leases.
AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES – Ken stated that Jim White had contacted him in the fall to
discuss Zebra and Quagga Mussel inspections at McPhee. Jim W., for CPW, is in charge of
boat inspections at McPhee and House Creek boat ramps. Ken stated that he researched
the mussels and found that in about 2007-2008 they came up with an idea of keeping the
mussels out of western waters, the 100th Meridian. There is a Colorado law that you are
required to comply with boat inspections on the states lakes. The State, through CPW, has
been running this program and providing funding. The Forest Service has contributed
funding to for of these state activities, such as at McPhee where they operate the recreation.
Other waters, such as Ridgeway, is operated by CPW, which funds and controls those
inspections only from state funds The Bureau has also been involved in long term research
and monitoring including at McPhee. Inspections at McPhee began in 2009 by seasonal
CPW employees and are now run under contract to CPW. The inspections run May 1 –
October 31, 8 AM – 8 PM. CPW suspects that boats are getting on without inspections as
the boat ramp is not controlled outside their inspection hours. Ken stated that infestations
could have very expensive consequences for operations at McPhee by damaging DP
facilities. DWCD should consider supporting CPW desire to better control boat access to
McPhee and may be asked for funding. Jim W. asked if we would take the lead with him on
implementing additional controls for McPhee. It is a concern that needs to be taken
seriously. Ken stated that he would bring back more information to the Board before a
decision is made.
4 STATES AG EXPO – MARCH 13, 14 & 15 - Ken stated that he reserved a booth at the
Ag Expo and he will bring a reminder to the February Board Meeting. He plans to have
people at the booth Thursday, Friday and Saturday. He stated that it is good for project
promotion and Board members are welcome to stop by and participate as they have more
understanding of District Policy versus staff’s operational experience..
Other
ADJOURNMENT
Dolores Water Conservancy District Water Activity Enterprise Board
meeting adjourned at 8:56 PM
_______________________________
Walter Henes, Secretary-Treasurer
_______________________________
Bruce Smart, President
DOLORES WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
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MINUTES
Regular Meeting
January 9, 2014
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CALL TO ORDER
Bruce Smart, President, called the meeting to order at 8:56 PM
ROLL CALL
Bruce Smart, President
Don Schwindt, Vice President
Larry Deremo, Director
Jim Fisher, Director
Simon Martinez, Director
Walter Henes, Director
Robert Vedsted, Director
Mike Preston, General Manager
Ken Curtis, Engineer
Bruce Harrison, Maintenance Supervisor
Gina Espeland, Accounting Clerk
Barry Spear, Attorney
Doug Pickering, Colorado Division of Water Resources
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
Les Nunn, Interim Manager MVIC
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
MINUTES
MOTION:
TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE DECEMBER 12, 2013 REGULAR
MEETING AS CORRECTED AND DECEMBER 12, 2013 EXECUTIVE
SESSION AS SUBMITTED.
MOTION:
JIM FISHER
SECOND:
ROBERT VEDSTED
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, SIMON MARTINEZ AND WALTER
HENES ABSTAINED.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MOTION:
TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER ’13 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND
APPROVE THE STATEMENT OF PAYABLES AS PRESENTED.
ADMIN: AP/CHECK #10299 - 10318
$61,375.16
MOTION:
WALTER HENES
SECOND:
SIMON MARTINEZ
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AGENCY REPORTS
BOR Report
Vern was not present at the meeting.
Division of Water Resources Report
Doug stated that we would like it to snow, but did not have anything else to report.
T/H Committee Report
The T/H Committee did not meet in December 2013.
Next T/H Meeting – January 22, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the DWCD, Cortez Office.
MVIC Report
Les Nunn reported that MVIC has been waiting for it to snow. MVIC’s annual meeting will be
January 18th at 1:00 P.M. at the Lewis Arriola Community Center. Registration begins at
10:00 A.M.
ELECTION OF BOARD PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY-TREASURER
Barry stated that the nominations/elections will be by secret ballot unless the Board wants to
retain the officers that are current in their terms by motion.
MOTION
TO RETAIN BRUCE SMART AS DWCD BOARD PRESIDENT
MOTION: WALT HENES
SECOND: LARRY DEREMO
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ELECTION OF VICE PRESIDENT WAS BY SECRET BALLOT
BARRY ACCEPTED SECRET BALLOT NOMINATIONS FOR VICE PRESIDENT, DON
SCHWINDT AND SIMON MARTINEZ WERE NOMINATED. A SECRET BALLOT VOTE
WAS TAKEN.
VICE PRESIDENT IS SIMON MARTINEZ.
BARRY ACCEPTED SECRET BALLOT NOMATIONS FOR SECRETARY-TREASURER,
ROBERT VEDSTED, WALTER HENES AND DON SCHWINDT WERE NOMINATED. A
SECRET BALLOT VOTE WAS TAKEN.
SECRETARY-TREASURER IS WALTER HENES.
APPOINTMENT OF DWCD REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE TO TOWAOC
HIGHLINE COMMITTEE
Currently Jim Fisher is the Representative and Bruce Smart is the Alternate. Jim stated he
would continue unless someone else expressed an interest. Bruce S. stated the same.
MOTION:
NOMINATION OF JIM FISHER FOR DWCD REPRESENTATIVE AND
BRUCE SMART AS ALTERNATE DWCD REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
TOWAOC HIGHLINE COMMITTEE.
MOTION:
WALT HENES
SECOND:
ROBERT VEDSTED
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
APPOINTMENT OF DWCD REPRESENTATIVE TO SOUTHWEST BASIN ROUNDTABLE
Currently Don Schwindt is the representative and is willing to continue unless someone
expresses an interest.
MOTION:
NOMINATION OF DON SCHWINDT FOR DWCD REPRESENTATIVE TO
THE SOUTHWEST BASIN ROUNDTABLE.
MOTION:
JIM FISHER
SECOND:
WALT HENES
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
DESIGNATION OF LOCATION FOR POSTING MEETING NOTICES
MOTION:
THE
NOTICES.
DESIGNATING THE BOARD OUTSIDE THE BOARD ROOM DOORS AS
LOCATION FOR THE OFFICIAL POSTING OF MEETING
MOTION:
LARRY DEREMO
SECOND:
ROBERT VEDSTED
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
GENERAL MANAGERS REPORT/DECISION ITEMS
CWCB (JAN 27-28) And Water Congress (JAN 29-31) – The CWCB Board meeting and
the Colorado Water Congress are scheduled back to back at the Hyatt Regency, Denver
Tech Center. If the Board chooses to request a delay in the Dolores River Instream Flow, it
will happen on January 27 or 28. The CWCB agenda is not out yet, but the hope is the ISF
will be on January 28. January 29 is Workshop Day and January 30-31 is the Water
Congress. Information available on Workshops and the Water Congress is attached. Note:
The Instream Flow Agenda Item has been set for January 25, 1:00 PM.
Brainstorm (February 12, 2014) – Capital, Budget, Basin Implementation Plan, Water
Management Plan – Mike reminded the Board that the focus will be on the interrelationships
between capital replacement, budgeting, replenishing and building reserves and the Water
Management Plan that is being updated. There will also be discussion of Basin
Implementation Plan IPPs.
A Way Forward Implementation Plan – Comments from the December 17 Board to Board
meeting on the chapter entitled “Managing against Non-Natives and Consideration of
Stocking” have been forwarded to the Implementation Team. The next Implementation
Team meeting is scheduled for February 10. The intention is to have the re-draft of the
entire Plan in one document. There will also be discussion on re-drafting of the Introduction
to the Conservation Measures Chapter for water board and stakeholder review. The key is to
keep it moving and tie down the improvements that have made in the document.
Legislative Subcommittee – Mike stated that the Legislative Subcommittee met on January
7th. There are active items ongoing. There is discussion with Montrose County. Work on
tying down right of ways and roads. Mike and Gerald are working on the flow related
language. We are waiting for Peter Mueller and Jeff Widen on the values component. Mike
asked Barry about how to share background on the water protection benefits in the NCA.
Question is if the Counties want to engage their attorney how could information be shared
between legal staff. Barry stated that it would be a shared joint defense agreement so
information could be shared. Can share certain concepts and lead them to law and statutes
that they can look at, but we can not advise them. Barry stated that the joint defense
agreement may not be the vehicle that we need. Mike agreed that a joint defense would
complicate things. We simply want to share our position on how much protection the
legislation offers, once it is in draft.
DRD Steering Committee – Don stated that the Steering Committee met on January 7th and
discussed the past history and projections for requesting funding from SW and he presented
a spreadsheet. Bruce S. asked if the money columns follow the contributors that are at the
top. Don walked through the spreadsheet and stated that we are hoping the funding from
SW will be approved.
Proxy for the MVIC Meeting on January 18 – Mike stated that we need to decide how to
handle the proxy carry responsibilities. In the past Don S. and Jim carried the proxy. It was
agreed the same would be done and Mike stated that he would provide a letter.
Update on BLM LRMP/EIS Protest and Direction on SJNF Appeal – The San Juan Forest
Appeals were lodged December 19. Attached are the DWCD legal appeal, the DWCD
appeal letter, Colorado Department of Natural Resources appeal and the Colorado Water
Congress appeal. The Governors Consistency Review on the BLM Protest was filed on
December 5 (also attached). There are 24 protests for the BLM. Each protest will be
individually responded to from Washington. The office in Washington will prepare the
responses with attorney review. Mark from the Forest Service (FS) spoke with Mike on the
side and indicated that the FS is gathering information in response to the protest filed and
the information will be put together in a packet and send to Washington. There is an optional
appeal directly to the Regional Forestor. The BLM did respond to the consistency review
that the Governor engaged offering change of the by-pass flow standard to a guideline. The
procedure already allowed for input from collaborative groups. DWCD and SWWCD will
comment to the Governor on the BLM response to the consistency review.
Proposed Instream Flow on Dolores River from the Confluence with the San Miguel to
Gateway – Mike stated that a possible request for delay at the January CWCB meeting will
be discussed in Executive Session. Attached are two maps used in the Dolores River
management Coordination Workshop on January 9: A Wild and Scenic Suitability Status
Map (including proposed Instream Flows) and A Dolores River Populations of Native Fish
and Predator Fish in DRD Reaches map. Also attached is a background paper prepared by
the GM for discussions with CWCB Board members entitled “Rationale for Requesting a
Delay in CWCB Intent to Appropriate an Instream Flow on the Dolores River Below the San
Miguel Confluence beyond 2014.”
Activities and Meetings since Last Board Meeting:
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December 17: MVIC-DWCD Board to Board Meeting – Review and comment on redrafted “Managing against Non-Natives and Consideration of Stocking” IP Chapter
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December 20: Meeting with Steve Miles, Judy Garrigues, Dolores Conservation
District concerning on farm water conservation support – GM, Ken Curtis
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December 31: Plateau Creek Pump Back – Monthly Phone Meeting
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January 7: DRD Steering Committee, 9:00AM
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January 7: Risk Memo Workshop, 2:00-5:00PM
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January 7: Legislative Subcommittee Meeting, 5:30PM
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January 8: Southwest Basin Roundtable Basin Implementation Plan Data Needs
Workshop, Durango Library 10:00-12:00
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January 8 Southwest Basin Roundtable Basin Implementation Plan Goals and
Measurable Outcomes Workshop, Durango Library 12:30-2:30
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January 8: Southwest Basin Roundtable Meeting, Durango Library, 3:00-6:00 (2:30
Social Hour)
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January 9: Dolores River Management Coordination Workshop, Holiday Inn
Express, Cortez, 9:00AM-2:30PM
Upcoming Meetings and Activities:
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January 14: MVIC Board Meeting, 2:00PM
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January 18: MVIC Annual Meeting, 1:00PM, Lewis-Arriola Community Center
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January 22: Towaoc-Highline Committee
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January 27-28: CWCB Meeting, Hyatt Regency, Denver Tech Center
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January 29: Colorado Water Congress Workshops, Hyatt Regency, Denver Tech
Center
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January 30-31: Colorado Water Congress, Hyatt Regency, Denver Tech Center
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February 3: Legislative Subcommittee, 5:30PM
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February 10: Way Forward Implementation Team, 10:00AM
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February 11: MVIC Board Meeting, 2:00PM
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February 12: Brainstorm, 9:00AM-4:00PM
LEGAL REPORT
Legal Report – Barry stated that the legal staff met with the DWCD Board on Risk
Assessment work on Tuesday and it was a good meeting.
Barry requested an executive session to discuss the BLM/ San Juan Forest Land and
Resources Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement (LRMP/EIS) Protest and
Direction on SJNF Appeal and the Proposed Instream Flow on the Dolores River from the
Confluence with the San Miguel to Gateway and Water Cases.
RECESSED MEETING FOR BREAK AT 9:57 P.M.
RECONVENED MEETING AT 10:08 P.M.
MOTION:
TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO CRS 24-6-402-4(b)
TO RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM THE ATTORNEY AND CRS 24-6402-4(e) TO GIVE DIRECTION TO NEGOTIATORS
MOTION:
LARRY DEREMO
SECOND:
ROBERT VEDSTED
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
RECESSED MEETING FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:09 P.M.
RECONVENED REGULAR MEETING AT 10:56 P.M.
REPORT OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Provided direction regarding the BLM/ San Juan Forest Land and Resources Management
Plan/Environmental Impact Statement (LRMP/EIS) Protest and Direction on SJNF Appeal
and the Proposed Instream Flow on the Dolores River from the Confluence with the San
Miguel to Gateway, the Board did not take action on any item discussed in Executive
Session, but will in regular session.
MOTION:
REQUEST THAT DWCD SEEK TO DELAY THE PROPOSED INSTREAM
FLOW ON THE DOLORES RIVER FROM THE SAN MIGUEL
CONFLUENCE TO GATEWAY.
MOTION: DON SCHWINDT
SECOND: LARRY DEREMO
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
OTHER
NEXT DWCD BOARD MEETING – Thursday, February 13, 2014 - 7:00 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 10:58 P.M.
Walter Henes, Secretary-Treasurer
Bruce Smart, President