Board Meeting 03/15/1984

• Board Meeting Date: 3/15/1984
• Description: Minutes, Agenda, Memorandums March 15, 1984
• Board Meetings - Doc Type: Meeting

4. Pending a decision by the General Assembly to return the
monies borrowed from the construction fund, that the Board defer
any decision on proceeding with lands and water rights appraisals
until after the May, 1984, meeting.
Mr. Johnston moved, seconded by Mr. Jackson, that the Board
approve the recommendations presented by Mr. McDonald. The
motion was approved. Director Robbins abstained from voting.
Mr. Fetcher addressed the Board, stating that the District
plans to do some work on the project during the summer and fall
seasons with District funds . These activities would involve geo-
technical, engineering and environmental studies . Mr. Johnston
moved, seconded by Mr. Jackson, that the Board concurs so long as
the studies are done with District funds . The motion was adop-
ted. Director Robbins abstained from voting.
Agenda Item 9 - Reconsideration of Previous Request
to Negotiate for the Purchase of Ruedi Reservoir
Mr. McDonald introduced this item by recalling the action
taken in the May, 1980, meeting in which the Board decided to
enter into negotiations with the Bureau of Reclamation to obtain
the rights to market the regulatory capacity of Ruedi Reservoir.
The reasons which prompted the Board 's original decision
have changed substantially, particularly it is now evident that •
there is sufficient demand for water service from Ruedi Reservoir
to meet the federal government ' s repayment requirement. Under
the circumstances, and because of the lack of monies in the
construction fund, it no longer seems necessary or appropriate
for the Board to pursue negotiations for the acquisition of the
regulatory capacity. The Board, however, should be actively
involved in commenting on the provisions of any contract for the
sale of such water and to be involved in proposed legislation
concurring the dispositon of revenues from Ruedi Reservoir after
the repayment obligation is met.
Under these circumstances, Mr. McDonald recommended that the
Board advise the Bureau of Reclamation that it no longer wishes
to pursue formal negotiations to acquire the regulatory capacity
of Ruedi Reservoir (Appendix E attached) .
Mr. Johnston moved, seconded by Mr. Jackson, that the Board
adopt Mr. McDonald's recommendation. The motion was approved by
unanimous voice vote.
Agenda Item 10 - Colorado River Reservoir Operations
In his discussion of this item, Mr. McDonald recalled that
the staff discussed at the February 16, 1984, meeting the plan of
operations for water year 1984 and a study plan for Colorado
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