Karen Morgan

The Board discussed amendments to 2026 rates and fees, including establishing penalties for non-compliance with Denver Water watering restrictions. Financial matters were addressed, including the approval of operating expenses, capital expenditures, and review of unaudited financial and investment reports. District management provided updates on maintenance, infrastructure replacement projects, and development reviews. Additionally, the Board discussed a workforce assessment and efficiency study, lobbyist legislative review, SCADA network updates, and received legal updates regarding various lawsuits and campaign finance complaints. The Board also confirmed plans for a public informational summit and a postcard mailer regarding drought notifications.

The Board meeting included discussions on financial matters, specifically the review of operating and capital expenditures and financial reports. Maintenance and district manager reports were presented, covering infrastructure replacement projects and water system developments. Directors discussed potential adjustments to meeting agendas and procedures, including the appointment of a point of contact for district staff. Additionally, the Board addressed legal matters, including ongoing litigation related to rezoning, a ravine complaint, and other financial and administrative topics.

The board meeting will address the amendment of 2026 rates and fees in response to the Denver Water drought surcharge. Specific considerations include the implementation of new penalty appeal processes, policies regarding the use of neighbor complaints for enforcement, requirements for non-anonymous submissions, and the discussion of a mailer for drought notification.

The board discussed financial matters, including operating expenses, capital expenditures, and financial reports. Reports were provided on maintenance activities, infrastructure replacement projects, and development reviews. Legal matters were addressed, including updates on active lawsuits, and executive sessions were held to receive legal advice regarding water supply, surcharges, and campaign finance complaints. Additionally, the board considered policies on drought notification, potential surcharge fees, and the commissioning of a workforce assessment study.

The board will address financial matters including operating expenses, capital expenditures, and an unaudited financial and investment report. District reports will cover maintenance and updates from the District Manager regarding development reviews and infrastructure replacement projects. Key director matters include discussing potential drought surcharge fees from Denver Water, drought notification communication, water supply policies, and a proposal to initiate a Request for Proposals for a workforce assessment and efficiency study. Additionally, the board will hold an executive session to receive legal advice concerning a ravine lawsuit and a campaign finance complaint, with potential subsequent legal actions.