Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy Distric Minutes March 17 2005

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SECWCD March 17, 2005 4 RECORD OF PROCEEDING After discussion, Mr. Bailey moved, for the approval of the benefits package, retroactive where applicable, as presented effective January 2005, seconded by Mr. Goodwin. Motion unanimously carried KANSAS /COLORADO COMPACT REPORT: Mr. Broderick introduced David Robbins who gave a very educational presentation on the Kansas /Colorado Compact issues. Mr. Broderick then recognized that it was Leann Noga's and Phil Reynolds birthday, and a cake was brought in to acknowledge their birthdays. President Everett recessed the meeting for lunch at 11:30 a.m., and reconvened at 12:22 p.m. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & PROJECTS REPORT: Water Users Meeting Mr. Reynolds reported the First Annual Water Users Meeting sponsored by the District was held March 2, 2005 at Pueblo Community College. He said there was a great turnout, with approximately 100 participants in attendance. Mr. Reynolds said each of the staff introduced themselves and gave a brief description of their role with the District. The presenters were as follows: • Phil Reynolds SECWCD History and Scope of the Fry -Ark Project • Jaralyn Beek BOR News from the Bureau of Reclamation • Steve Witte Div. 2 Engineer Moving Water Along the Arkansas River • Pat Edelmann USGS How Dirty is Our River? • Bob Hamilton SECWCD Drought & Snowpack Conditions • Jim Broderick SECWCD Allocation of Water • David Robbins Hill & Robbins Kansas /Colorado Compact Mr. Broderick said he has received several calls with positive comments, and thanked the Board members who attended and supported this effort. President Everett also thanked the staff for a job well done. Quarterly O &M Report Mr. Reynolds provided the Board with the following: • O & M Expenses for FY 2005 • O & M Expense 6 -Year Comparison —lst Quarter FY 2005 Mr. Reynolds said the first quarter looks good.