Christopher Pasternak

The discussion centered on the responsibilities and functions of the Metro Board of Directors, specifically addressing what decisions board members can and cannot make. Key topics included the board's limited authority over hiring and firing staff (only having direct control over the District Manager and Legal Counsel), and controlling staff raises via the budget approval process. The board's limited power to change covenants was clarified, noting that changes require a supermajority vote from property owners, not the board itself. The oversight role regarding the Committee of Architecture, including the appointment of its members, was also discussed, with one director expressing a desire for greater separation between the board and planning/zoning enforcement.

The Committee of Architecture conducted a special meeting to address several agenda items. Key discussions included accessory structures requiring approval (such as those at 78 N. Precision Dr. and 270 E. Parkridge Dr.), new home applications, and variance requests (for properties on W. Galileo Dr. and E. Farley Ave.). The committee also reviewed approvals previously recommended by staff and received an update on the violation status and court proceedings from the General Counsel.

The first meeting of the Board of Directors addressed several organizational matters. Key actions included receiving reports on the filing of the court decree incorporating the District and the qualification of the directors. The Board proceeded to select a Chairman/President, elect a Secretary and Treasurer, and order a seal and minute book. They established the time and place for regular meetings and adopted rules for meeting conduct. Important decisions involved appointing District Engineer (Trico International, Inc.), General Counsel (Thomas T. Farley), and Bond Counsel (Wilson, Jones, Morton & Lynch). The Board also acted on incurring bonded indebtedness by adopting a resolution calling a Special District Bond Election for October 9, 1969, totaling $37,075,000 for various improvements, and fixed the tax rate for the 1969-1970 fiscal year.

The meeting agenda included reports from the District Manager and Finance department, covering January 2020 financial summaries and investment reports. Key business items involved updates on the River Pump Station Manifold, consideration of a resolution to award the River Pump Station Improvements Project to Stanek Constructors, and a resolution to execute a funding assistance agreement for Pueblo County's Conservation Trust Fund. The Board also addressed the Civic Building update and considered a resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for the May 5, 2020 election. The session concluded with discussions held during Executive Session regarding property negotiations (lease and sale) and personnel matters concerning the District Manager and General Counsel.

The meeting included a report from the District Manager and a finance report. The board addressed a River Pump Station Manifold update and a resolution to award the River Pump Station Improvements project to Stanek Constructors. Also, there was a resolution to execute and submit Pueblo County's Conservation Trust Fund Funding Assistance Agreement, a community outreach report, and a civic building update. The board also considered a resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement for the district's May 5, 2020 election and an Electric Utility Commission update. An executive session was scheduled to discuss matters related to negotiations, including the lease and sale of district-owned property.