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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 APRIL 28, 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, April 28, 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
Following discussion, upon motion duly made by Director Fabisiak, seconded by Director
Zimmerman, and upon vote, unanimously carried, Director Kesler’s absence was excused.
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 March 24, 2021 Regular Meeting.
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Following discussion, upon motion duly made by Director Fabisiak, seconded by Director
Davenport, and upon vote, unanimously carried, the minutes of the March 24, 2021 Regular Meeting
were approved, as presented.
PUBLIC There were no public comments.
COMMENTS
FINANCIAL MATTERS
Claims: Mr. Beck discussed the claims for the period ending April 15, 2021 with the Board for $
26,975.55 as follows:
General Fund $ 9,813.80
Enterprise Fund $ 17,161.75
Total $ 26,975.55
Following discussion, upon motion duly made by Director Davenport, seconded by Director Zimmerman
and, upon vote, unanimously carried, the Board approved the payment of claims for the
period ending April 15, 2021 as amended.
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 March 31, 2021, the schedule of cash position dated March
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 Fabisiak, 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 March 31, 2021, and the schedule of cash position dated March 31, 2021, as
presented.
Bill.com discussion: Attorney Flynn discussed the Terms and Conditions of Bill.com and the SDMSI
management agreement with the Board. He will review the current SDMSI management agreement for the
indemnifications and update the agreement and report back to the Board at the May 26 meeting.
LEGAL MATTERS Update on 930 Alkire Street Easement: Attorney Flynn and Mr. Willis discussed
with the Board the continued efforts to secure the required easement for the District, the plans
for development of the vacant property by Mr. Hermanussen and the line blockage at Ms. Devitt’s
property at 905 Zinnia. The Board approved the videoing of the lateral from Ms. Devitt’s property
to determine where it connects into the system.
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Third Restated and Amended Sewer Service Agreement with Applewood Sanitation
District: Attorney Flynn is in the process of drafting a new agreement with Applewood according to
the previously agreed upon terms with Applewood and will present it to Attorney Scheurer for
review. Director Zimmerman will review prior to Attorney Scheurer.
Attorney Flynn reported that due to the Prospect Valley School Project, that the
previous access to the Amanda Weaver property and the easement with Ms. Weaver and Westridge
Sanitation will require an amendment due to the school project. He will be working with Westridge
to draft the appropriate amendment to the easement.
OPERATIONS MATTERS
Operations Monthly Report: Mr. Ramey reviewed the monthly report (March 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 April 28, 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 website 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. Mr. Ramey
will discuss needed equipment with his staff and will report back to the Board what needs to be
acquired that is eligible for grant funding.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, upon
motion duly made by Director Fabisiak, seconded by Director Zimmerman and, upon vote, unanimously
carried, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
By Secretary for the Meeting
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