TRIVIEW METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

Attendance 

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Triview Metropolitan District was called and held as shown above in accordance with the applicable statutes of the State of Colorado.  The following Directors, having confirmed their continued qualification to serve on the Board were in attendance:

Robert Eskridge 

Steve Cox 

Robert Fisher 

Steve Remington 

Also present were Ron Simpson, Acting District Manager, Triview Metropolitan District, Dale Hill, District Administrator; Pete Susemihl, Susemihl, McDermott & Cowan, P.C.; Will Koger, Nolte Engineering Mike Hussey, Nolte Engineering; and Sam Sharp, V.P. D.A. Davidson.

Guests:  John Paolino, Resident; Karen from the Town and Jim Kendrick, OCN.

Call to Order & Quorum

President Robert Eskridge noted that a quorum of the Board was present and that the Directors had confirmed their continuing qualification to serve, and therefore called the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Triview Metropolitan District to order at 5:00 pm.  

Notice & Posting 

It was noted that the Meeting was properly noticed and posted. 

Excused Absence 

Approval of Minutes

It was moved by Steve Remington, seconded by Robert Fisher and unanimously acted upon by the Board to excuse Julie Glenn.  

The minutes of the August 26, 2008 Meetings were considered.  The portion on the MOU was modified to replace “minimum” with “estimated”.  With that change, a motion by Steve Remington and a second by Steve Cox, the Minutes were unanimously approved.  

Next Board 

Meeting 

Public Comment

Bond 

Remarketing 

Misty Creek 

Park 

Administrator’s 

Report 

It was determined by the Board that the next Meeting for October will be held on Wednesday, the 29th at 5:00 pm.  November 19th was the consensus for the following meeting date.

Mr. John Paolino of 242 Oxbow Drive addressed the Board on a water damage matter that he is claiming was caused by blockage in a common Underdrain line.  His position is that the District should be responsible for approximately $10,000 in claims.  His letter had been distributed to the Board.  It was determined that Triview will submit a claim to its insurance carrier and find out its determination as a first step.

Sam Sharp of D.A. Davidson presented a summary of the status of the 2003 and 2006 Bonds.  The historic compared to current rates were examined.  The options of going for a Weekly versus an annual lock were discussed.  With the Letter of Credit, which is in place until 2012, remarketing costs and interest, Triview is at 5.75 %, but current rates put it at between 6.75% and 8%.  Bond Insurance at 1% was considered.  After continued discussion of the effects of the alternatives, it was moved by Steve Remington, seconded by Steve Cox and unanimously acted upon by the Board to go to a Weekly Mode for the November 1 date.

Mike Hussey reviewed the latest plan for the Misty Creek Park.  The Board request more tables be added.  There was discussion on seeding compared to turf and Mr. Hussey said he would provide more information on the turf.  An estimate for turf of $253,763.76 and on for seed of $213,140.01 were presented by Mr. Hussey. It was moved by Steve Remington, seconded by Steve Cost and unanimously acted upon by the Board to direct Mr. Hussey to prepare a Bid Package using turf that would be distributed to the Board and installation would be scheduled for Spring .

Mrs. Hill reported that in the packet there is the statement of revenues and expenses through the end of August.  There were two new irrigation accounts. It was moved by Steve Remington, seconded by Robert Fisher and unanimously acted upon by the Board to approve invoices, vouchers and the check warrant report as presented.

District Engineer’s Report 

Operations 

Report 

District Attorney’s Report

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Manager’s 

Report 

2009 Budget 

Other Business 

Executive 

Session 

Mr. Koger from Nolte reported that WWTF still has an end-of-the-year target date.  Weaver will return in October and tie it in by early November.  The matter of a Change Order to Nolte’ contract on WTPB.  Mr. Simpson stated that there was a problem with the specified amount and requested approval not to exceed $24,000 and he would negotiate the final amount with Nolte.  It was moved by Robert Fisher, seconded by Steve Remington and unanimously acted upon by the Board to approve the Change Order not to exceed $24,000 with the final amount to be negotiated.

Steve Sheffield reported that the Police have requested to change the left turn lane from the Parkway to Leather Chaps into an “unprotected” turn allowing for turn movements without a turn arrow.  The Board approved the request.  The signs and posts in Academy View have been repaired and or replaced.  

Mr. Susemihl reported that he had nothing to bring to the Board at this time.

Mr. Simpson reported that there was a meeting on Copper Heights with Centre Development and a 50% rebate program was verbally agreed to.

Mr. Simpson presented a Draft 2009 Budget for the Board’s consideration. 

It was pointed out that is was a “combined” Draft with both Enterprise and General in one form.  There was lengthy discussion on the potential Revenues and Line Item expenses.  

The Board stated that there were questions that needed to be addressed and they would be submitted to the District for responses.  The possibility of a Work Session on the Budget.  Several Board Members indicated that they would visit with the Staff on their concerns.  The matter was taken under advisement and will be continually dealt with until a final determination is made.  The Budget will be considered at the next two Board Meetings.  It was noted that a Budget needs to be adopted before December 15th when the Mill Levy has to be certified to the County.  

There was no Other Business to consider at the Meeting. 

It was moved by Steve Remington, seconded by Steve Cox and unanimously acted upon to go into Executive Session under 24-6-402.4e:  Discussion of Matters Relative to Contract Negotiations at 7:50 pm.

The Board came out of Executive Session at 8:39 pm, it was moved by Robert Fisher and seconded by Steven Cox and acted upon on a vote of 3 to 1, with Steve Remington against to direct the Acting District Manager to submit the IGA with Donala Water and Sanitation District as drafted.

There being no further business to come before the Board and upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 pm.

Submitted by: 

Ronald J. Simpson 

Acting District Manager