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NORTHWEST LAKEWOOD SANITATION DISTRICT
141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150
Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1898
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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING AND AGENDA OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DISTRICT AND OF THE WASTE
WATER UTILITY ENTERPRISE
Board of Directors: Office:
Term/Expiration:
Anthony M. Dursey President
2022/May 2022
James D. “Jim” Zimmerman Secretary
2022/May 2022
Gregory A. “Greg” Fabisiak Treasurer
2023/May 2023 Catherine “CiCi” Kesler Assistant Secretary
2023/May 2023 George C. Davenport
2022/May 2022
DATE: July 28, 2021
TIME: 4:00 P.M.
PLACE: VIA Zoom
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I. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. Review and approve Minutes of the June 23, 2021 regular meeting (enclosure).
B. Consider authorizing interested Board Members to attend the 2021 Special District
Association’s Annual Conference in Keystone on September 14, 15 and 16, 2021.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
A.
Northwest Lakewood Sanitation District July 28, 2021 Agenda
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III. FINANCIAL MATTERS
A. Review and approve the payment of claims through the period ending July 8, 2021 as
follows (enclosure):
General Fund $
12,146.54
Enterprise Fund $
125,266.44
Total: $
137,412.98
and accept the schedule of cash position as of June 30, 2021 (enclosure); and the unaudited
financial statements for the period ending June 30, 2021; and a report on collections for the
facilities renovation fees, grease trap inspection fee collections, commercial billing and any
other fees imposed and collected by the District (enclosure).
B. Discuss timeline for completion of 2020 Audit and authorize request for extension of time
to file audit (enclosure).
C. Consider appointment of the District Accountant to prepare the 2022 Budget and set the
date for a Public Hearing to adopt the 2022 Budget for November 24, 2021, at 4:00 p.m., to be
held at Martin/Martin, Inc., 12499 West Colfax Avenue, Lakewood, Colorado 80215 or virtually
pending COVID-19 restrictions.
D. Discuss Billing for 975 Zinnia Street (enclosure).
IV. LEGAL MATTERS
A. Update on 930 Alkire Street Easements.
B. Update on Applewood Sanitation District Sewer Service Agreement.
C. Review and consider proposed form of Professional Management and Accounting Utility
Billing Services between Special District Management Services, Inc. and Northwest Lakewood
Sanitation District (to be distributed).
Northwest Lakewood Sanitation District July 28, 2021 Agenda
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1. Motion to Adjourn to Executive Session, if necessary, in accordance with
Subsections 24-6-402(4)(b), C.R.S., to obtain legal advice from Attorney regarding
Management Agreement.
D. Review and approve the Fee Schedule (to be distributed).
E. Review and consider adoption of Resolution 2021-7-1 Ratifying, Confirming, and Restating
the Rates, Fees and Charges (to be distributed).
V. OPERATIONS MATTERS
A. Operations Monthly Report (enclosure).
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B. Engineer’s Report (enclosure).
1. Status of 2021 Capital Improvements.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Metro Wastewater Update (enclosure).
B. Website update.
VII. ADJOURNMENT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR
AUGUST 25, 2021.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
NORTHWEST LAKEWOOD SANITATION DISTRICT AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE WASTEWATER UTILITY
ENTERPRISE
HELD JUNE 23, 2021
Due to the COVID19 pandemic, the Regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of
the Northwest Lakewood Sanitation District and the Board of Directors of its Wastewater Utility
Enterprise (collectively referred to hereafter as “Board”) was convened by Zoom video conference
and teleconference call on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at 4:00 P.M. The Zoom Meeting and
call-in information was listed in the meeting notice posted by the District and the public was
able to attend the meeting by telephone, if they so desired.
ATTENDANCE Directors In Attendance Were:
Anthony M. Dursey Jim Zimmerman Greg Fabisiak Clark Davenport Cici Kesler
Also In Attendance Were:
Steve Beck; Special District Management Services, Inc. Tim Flynn, Esq.; Collins, Cockrel & Cole,
P.C.
Bill Willis; Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers Wayne Ramey; Ramey Environmental Compliance Walt
Frankland
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Minutes: The Board reviewed the minutes of the May 26, 2021 Regular Meeting.
Following discussion, upon motion duly made by Director Davenport, seconded by Director Fabisiak,
and upon vote, unanimously carried, the minutes of the May 26, 2021 Regular Meeting were approved,
as presented.
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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
PUBLIC There were no public comments.
COMMENTS
FINANCIAL MATTERS
Claims: Mr. Beck discussed the claims for the period ending June 17, 2021 with the Board for $
71,176.67 as follows:
General Fund $ 17,200.14
Enterprise Fund $ 53,976.53
Total $ 71,176.67
Following discussion, upon motion duly made by Director Zimmerman, seconded by Director Davenport
and, upon vote, unanimously carried, the Board approved the payment of claims for the
period ending June 17, 2021.
Unaudited Financial Statement: Mr. Beck reviewed with the Board the unaudited financial statements
of the District setting forth the cash deposits, investments, and budget analysis, accounts payable
vouchers for the period ending May 31, 2021, the schedule of cash position dated May 31, 2021, and
the Accounts Receivable reports on collections of fees, the past due accounts and collection
efforts.
Following discussion, upon motion duly made by Director Kesler, seconded by Director
Davenport, and, upon vote, unanimously carried, the Board accepted the unaudited
financial statements of the District setting forth the cash deposits,
investments, budget analysis, accounts payable vouchers and accounts receivables reports
for the period ending May 31, 2021, and the schedule of cash position dated May 31, 2021, as
presented.
Mr. Beck reported that he and Director Dursey were scheduled to meet with Wells Fargo Bank on
Friday, June 25, 2021 to open the safe deposit box and close it out with the bank.
LEGAL MATTERS Update on 930 Alkire Street Easement: Attorney Flynn has received the signed
easements from the property owners for 930 Alkire Street and they need to be approved and signed by
the Board.
Following discussion, upon motion duly made by Director Zimmerman, seconded by Director Davenport,
and, upon vote, unanimously carried, the Board approved the easements and authorized
Directors Dursey and Zimmerman to sign the easements for the District.
Update on the Applewood Sanitation District Sewer Service Agreement: Attorney Flynn reported that
the draft agreement has been reviewed by Director Zimmerman and sent to Attorney Scheuer for review
and comment. Applewood is requesting a cap on amounts that can be charged which could affect the
amounts charged to residents and a fifteen year term with automatic renewal in lieu of notice.
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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Special District Management Services Agreement Review: Attorney Flynn discussed the
agreement that has expired and needs to be renewed and the proposed changes. The Board tabled
the discussion until July. The Executive Session was canceled.
OPERATIONS MATTERS
Operations Monthly Report: Mr. Ramey reviewed the monthly report (May 1-31) with the Board. A copy
of the report is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Engineer’s Report: Mr. Willis reviewed with the Board the engineering report dated June 23, 2021. A
copy of the report is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Mr. Willis also
discussed the 2021 Capital Improvements planning.
OTHER BUSINESS Metro Wastewater Update: Director Davenport updated the Board on the
board meetings for Metro Wastewater and the Metro Meeting Agenda that was sent to the Board for
review.
Website Update: Mr. Frankland reported on the website update and activity.
Safety and Loss Prevention Grant Allocations: Mr. Beck discussed with the Board the available funds
from the Colorado Special Districts Pool for use in the purchase of safety equipment as listed by
Ramey Environmental.
Following discussion, upon motion duly made by Director Davenport, seconded by Director Kesler,
and, upon vote, unanimously carried, the Board approved the purchase of the safety equipment and
authorized Mr. Beck to apply for the safety grant funds for reimbursement.
The Board discussed the resumption of in-person meetings to begin in September. The discussion will
be tabled until the August meeting.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, upon
motion duly made by Director Davenport, seconded by Director Zimmerman and, upon vote, unanimously
carried, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
By Secretary for the Meeting
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