Eagle River Water And Sanitation District

The agenda included consideration of minutes from the May 25, 2023, Regular Meeting, a contract log, and the Fiscal Year 2022 Audited Financial Statement. Information reports covered development, board committees, and a May Authority meeting summary. The General Manager provided updates on information items, business administration including a water conservation program, a spring compensation analysis, and a housing program update. Additional reports covered operations, engineering and water resources, and communications and public affairs. The Water Counsel provided a report on the State v. Hill stream access ruling. The board moved into an executive session to receive legal advice related to water court case updates and the Homestake/Independence Pass Exchange, as well as advice related to the purchase and sale of real property. Resolutions were considered authorizing the purchase and sale of real property.

The special meeting of the Board of Directors included discussion and action items such as the approval of minutes from the May 23, 2024, regular meeting, a review of the contract log, and consideration of the Fiscal Year 2023 Audited Financial Statement. Additionally, the agenda covered information reports from board committees, an April Authority meeting summary, board member input, and reports from the General Manager, Business Administration, Operations, Engineering and Water Resources, and Communications and Public Affairs. The meeting also included a Water Counsel Report, a General Counsel Report, and an Executive Session to receive legal advice and instruct negotiators on specific cases and projects. Potential actions resulting from the executive session were also on the agenda.

The meeting included discussions and action items regarding various topics. The board reviewed and took action on minutes from the previous meeting, a contract log, resolutions designating the location to post notice and the official custodian of records, an intergovernmental agreement with Cordillera Metropolitan District, and updated investment, electronic mail, and identity theft prevention policies. Additionally, informational reports were presented on board committees, the General Manager's report covering 2024 priorities, PFAS class action settlement updates, business administration, operations, engineering and water resources, communications and public affairs, water counsel, and general counsel matters. The board also convened in an executive session to receive legal advice regarding subdistrict service requirements.

The board meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. An Encroachment License Agreement was approved to facilitate well inspection in Cordillera. A Major Facilities Funding Agreement with Traer Creek Metropolitan District was approved for the design and construction of major facilities. The Field Operations team was recognized for their work, and updates were provided on board committees, meeting summaries, and contract logs. The Shoshone Water Right Preservation Campaign was discussed, and action was tabled to allow for further consultation. Updates were given on the Eagle Park Reservoir Company, billing statement improvements, sustainability statistics, and progress. Bylaw amendments were presented for consideration at the next meeting, and digital accessibility standards were reviewed. The board moved into an Executive Session to discuss legal advice regarding Bolts Lake and Battle North/Minturn Case Nos. 21CW3029 and 21CW3030.

The Eagle River Community Water Plan is a guidance document developed by the Eagle River Coalition to address water management in the Eagle River Watershed. It focuses on understanding and addressing past, present, and future human needs and river ecosystem health. Key areas include environmental and recreational water uses, municipal water supply, agriculture, wildlife and biodiversity, angling, recreational boating, aesthetics, and snowmaking. The plan aims to correct historical degradation, prevent and mitigate undesirable future conditions, and provide water security while sustaining healthy river systems by identifying management objectives and strategies to guide policy development and project implementation.