Animas-La Plata Operation, Maintenance, & Replacement Association Meeting Minutes 7/7/10

Youth Baseball Presentation:
Four members of the youth baseball board made a presentation to the Board members
concerning the need for constructing a baseball field near the pump plant on the available
land. They reviewed the documentation which was provided in the packet. They reiterated
their willingness to cooperate with the Association and work through any problems which
may arise so these facilities could be constructed. Several technical issues such as water and
electric power were discussed, as well as a small building which would be used as a
concession area. The Association reminded the Baseball Board these thing would be their
responsibility.
USBR Report:
Barry Longwell: Gave an update of the progress at the pumping plant, dam site, and overall
pumping progress. Barry informed the group that BOR has decided to continue pumping
through the Month of June and slip the required holding period to July. This change is due to
current river flows and projected river flows next month.
CR 211- Mark Chairito: (USBR)
Randy asked Mark to address the BOR's position on CR 211 easement contract.
Mark stated the Association does not have comity on the document, but the water users do.
He also stated the Association does not have privity to the contract between the United States
and the County.
Sheryl Rogers: La Plata County Attorney: Sheryl gave a brief history of the agreements
between the County and BOR as far back as 2002, 2003. The road has been closed for 7 or 8
years due to construction. Sheryl stated they do not agree with the contract as written. She
referenced Page 4, paragraph 7c, and said they would not agree to such language. Sheryl
stated she did not believe the Association was a part of this agreement, but if they were she
would agree to paragraph 7a. She stated the County objects to page 4, paragraph b, c & d and
gave the rational for each one.
ANIMAS GLAICER GRAVEL PIT CLASS II LAND USE PERMIT
Barry Longwell gave a brief history of the land ownership and use for the immediate area.
He went on to explain that BOR has an easement across the adjacent land for emergency use
purposes. He also explained the concern BOR has concerning potential drainage into Basin
Creek from the operations settling ponds.
Barry explained that BOR has given the landowner emergency access to County Road 213
through the projects access road to the dam in exchange for emergency access to the dam
through the airpark area road.
Barry indicated BOR is drafting a letter to address the issues this application has raised and
will share the draft with the Association.
WAPA POWER CONTRACT:
Joe Hall reviewed the history of actions taken to date with the Board. Joe stated most of the
issues in the WAPA contract now have been resolved. He informed the group that a meeting
was scheduled in Montrose CO. on June 22, 2010 with three goals in mind which are: