Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District Regular Board Meeting Minutes (5)

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Steve Glazer asked for an update on recently held discussions with the Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association regarding a no -call agreement. Greg Peterson said that he and the manager met a week ago with Ed Warner, Coll Stanton, Carol DeAngelis, Keith and Marc Catlin, and Mike Gross, representing the UWVUA. Jim Hokit was not at the meeting. He said that the Bureau and Mike Gross were negative regarding the agreement concept. Mr. Gross offered the suggestion of using the Taylor Reservoir second fill, and the Bureau agreed. Keith and Marc Catlin indicated that the agreement concept did not have a lot of feasibility. Mr. Peterson stated that in his opinion, the board needs to continue exploring other options. 8. CONSIDERATION OF NOVEMBER 15, 2001 MEETING MINUTES Bill Trampe moved approval of the November 15, 2001 meeting minutes. Dennis Steckel seconded the motion. The motion carried. 9. CONSIDERATION OF JANUARY 28, 2002 MEETING MINUTES Greg Peterson noted that the meeting was at the Multipurpose Building and the draft minutes state that it was held at the Courthouse. Bill Trampe moved and Bob Drexel seconded approval of the January 28, 2002 meeting minutes as corrected. The motion carried. 10. CONSIDERATION OF OPERATIONAL EXPENSES PAID Diane Lothamer moved approval of operational expenses paid in the amount of $10,279.19. The motion carried. 11. CONSIDERATION OF OPERATIONAL AND OTHER EXPENSES PAYABLE Diane Lothamer moved approval of operational and other expenses as listed. Dennis Steckel seconded the motion. The motion carried. 12. MONTHLY BUDGET REPORT Diane Lothamer said that the board has received the revised 2001 year -end budget summary showing a tentative year -end fund balance of $711,109.36. Ms. Lothamer said that the board has received two audit proposals, from Dalby Wendland in Montrose, and Chadwick Steinkirchner, Davis & Co. in Grand Junction. She said that she has discussed the proposals with the manager and the bookkeeper and that they are all in agreement that Chadwick Steinkirchner's proposal is the stronger proposal. They have been the District's auditors in the past, are very experienced and are offering a flat fee of $2,200.