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. . . Page Five Minutes #683 April 14, 1999 Mrs. Stafford indicated that the committees had discussed including an agricultural rate at every committee meeting, however, there did not seem to be such a rate in the new proposal. The Finance Director explained that it would be extremely difficult to define agricultural and so those types of operations would be included in commercial rates. Mr. Jaynes, with committee consent, withdrew the committee recommendation. Motion to adopt proposed rate increase number three made by Harley Jackson, second by Robert Saunders. Counsel explained that some of the older contracts the District has with the Colorado Water Conservation Board calls for their approval of any rate increases. He will review those contracts and contact CWCB, if necessary. There being no further discussion, the Chairman called for a vote on the motion, which carried, with Mrs. Stafford abstaining and James Rooks voting NAY. MONTIIL Y REPORTS BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS FINANCE COMMITTEE The Finance Director reminded the board of the regular committee meeting on Wednesday, April 21st at 7:00 a.m. PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE Chairman King reported that the committee meeting held was focused on public information about the upcoming rate increase. (press release attached and made a part of these minutes.) There will also be a fact sheet prepared for board members and employees to assist them in answering any questions from the public. Me. King also distributed a memo he received from Me. Jaynes tying the rate and tap fee increases into the District's policy of using domestic water for domestic purposes rather than irrigation. This may be an appropriate time to begin a public dialogue about the use of irrigation water in this semi-arid area and the Public Information Committee will welcome any comments and/or suggestions from the board. In answer to a question from Mr. Gobbo, the Manager explained that any taps purchased prior to July 1st must be in use within six months, according to existing District policy, or the fee will be refunded and a new tap must be purchased at the then existing tap fee. For the past three months staff has been auditing all new taps purchased to ensure that they are on line prior to the end of six months.