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<:) --- ' ......'.. ~ O"J, 00 '" '.' .". . '" '. ~.' :," {., ...i~, . l....'.. "t.' ..;.~;. ~ " ." ,~:. .,' :- '~.'" .:( . :> '~:.- ,:.." ...... .~ .. < -.: "). RECORD DF PRDCEEDIND :1 ;1 :1 II , 'I " to furnish water lost to evaporation, nor the cost of enhancements, and Ike Redmond reported that the Fremont County Commissioners have indicated interest in sponsor- ship, but have not committed anything to writing. Nichols suggested that the matter hold its place on the Agenda pending receipt of com- ments and observations from the Colorado Water Conservation Board. All Directors concurred. 'I 1 ,I 1 :1 COMMISSIONER'S ANNUAL PROGRAMMING CONFERENCE: Nichols reported that Regional Director James Ingles, and other Officers of the U. S. Bureau of Reclamation, had met with the General Manager to discuss the Annual "Commissioner's Annual Programming Conference", which will be held in Pueblo, Colorado, July 28 - AuguBt 1, 1968. He stated it is customary for water-related agencies to assist the U.S. Commissioner of Reclamation and other delegates to these Planning Conferences with incidental expenBeB, and read a report identifying such par- ticipation in previous meetings in other States. After general discussion, Ciruli moved seconded by Schroeder, that the Southeastern Colorado Water Conse~ancy District join in the sponsoring of one activity during the Conference. Motion unanimously carred. ii ;1 :1 COMMITTEE REPORTS: ENGINEERING COMMITTEE Chairman Ciruli stated it will be necessary for the Engineering Committee to meet at an early date to analyze the water accounting and other material provided by the Dic- ision Engineer. The members agreed to meet on March 29 at 10:00 a. m. ;1 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairman Nichols said the General Manager had prepared an outline of suggestions for implementation of the 14 Water Allocation Policies adopted by the Board of Directors at the meeting of February 15, and asked if it would be convenient for the members of the Committee to meet at 2:00 p. m. on March 29. in that a number of the members of the Executive Conunittee are also members of the Engineering Committee. and they could attend both meetings on one day. All present agreed. I ,I ': :1 :1 LEGAL COMMITTEE {I Attorney Beise stated that Project Manager Ogilvie had testified in DiBtrict Court in Glenwood Springs on due diligence, and that the District will appear in District 14 on April IB, 1968. . - " " I 1 ;1 :1 :1 'I \' " ".';-.' Land AcquiSition Program: Attorney Betse stated that thus far the U. S. Bureau of Reclamation bas been handling all condemnation cases in Federal Court, rather than having the Conservancy District become involved. He said he is concerned about the increasing costs Wlder this l'rocedure, and recommended that the Dis- trict meet with appropriate officials from the Department of Justice to determine the status of suits involving the Fryingpan-Arkanaas Project. YOWlg moved, seconded by Wagner, that the Board authorize our Attorney to study this matter and report to the Board. Motion unanimously carried. Orchard Mesa Case: Attorney Beise reported on a water matter involving three major water users in the Colorado River area of western Colorado, and obser- ved that thiB activity could have a direct effect on the functioning of the Fryingpan Arkansas Project, as well as other trans-mountain diversions. He stated he has suggested that a meeting of aU water agencies he held to discuss the matter with the hope of avioding litigation. President Nichols said Engineers are studying :1 ;1 [I :1 , " -6- ,;".