Mr. Bishop recommended a rate increase for the base rates on water and sewer, reminding the Board that most of the costs for the District are fixed.  Mr. Bishop then presented a spread sheet depicting revenues versus expenses on water and sewer.

After discussion and upon motion duly made, seconded and carried unanimously the increase in rate resolution was approved.

Mr. Bishop presented a resolution to the Board strongly urging and recommending that TMD #’s 2 and 3 enter into an IGA with TMD for managing of the new metro districts.

Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried unanimously the IGA Resolution Number 07-04 was approved.

Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried unanimously the Appreciation Resolution Number 07-05 was approved and read into the minutes by Mr. Stephenson as follows:

WHEREAS, Triview Metropolitan District is a special district located within El Paso County, Colorado, organized pursuant to Article 1 of Title 32, Colorado Revised Statutes, know as the “Special District Act’; and

WHEREAS, Martha Gurnick served as a Director on the Board of Triview Metropolitan District until February 2007; and

WHEREAS, during her four years of service to the Triview Metropolitan District, Martha has faithfully provided service to Triview Metropolitan District and to the residents of the District by her interest and involvement in the District as well as by her continual interest and involvement in improving services and representing the residents of Triview Metropolitan District and their interests; and

WHEREAS, Martha Gurnick’s service and dedication have materially contributed to the successful operation and positive reputation of the Triview Metropolitan District; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the undersigned officers, on behalf of the Triview Metropolitan District of El Paso County, Colorado, hereby express their appreciation to Martha for her faithful and dedicated service and leadership.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be read into the minutes of the Triview Metropolitan District and thereafter preserved as a tribute to Martha Gurnick’s service and an executed copy thereof be first read and then delivered to her.

Mr. Bishop presented the pump stats and stated that water accountability was at 98% for the month of January 2007 and stated that accounting for backwash water has made a significant difference in accounting for our water.

Mr. Bishop informed the Board of the CIP/Annexation status of the District through the month of February 2007.

Mr. Bishop stated that entrance and exit to the Monument Ridge development is currently planned as right in and right out only.

Classic has not yet signed the approved annexation agreement.

Phase one sewer in Baptist Road is complete.

Discussion followed on phase two and when that may be started.

Mr. Bishop informed the Board that he had met with the owner and developer over the requirements for service.

Mr. Bishop noted that he expected a counter proposal from the owner in the near future.

Both projects are in design and some cost estimates from Siemens have been received  for the expansion of water treatment plant B.

Mr. Repp informed the board that we are finalizing the price for treatment plant B and that the price of steel and polymer has shot up and the pricing is coming in at 8% above the original engineer’s estimate.

Mr. Bishop informed the Board that the new water tank is to be installed on Sanctuary Point and is hopeful that if Classic does not include into the District that a tank site will be deeded to TMD any way.

Mr. Bishop informed the Board that the SBR’s have been started and the equipment is out to bid.

Mr. Bishop informed the Board that the Inclusion Agreement continues to be under negotiation.

Mr. Bishop briefed the Board on 2008 and what it is currently reflected through the budget process.

Mr. Bishop informed the Board that John Laing Homes will have their model up by July and will be selling homes in that time frame.

Mr. Bishop brought the Board up to date on complaints received on the functioning of the Traffic Signal.  He had the operations manager sit at the signal for a week to determine if the complaints were valid.

Mr. Bishop informed the Board that there is a movement to have a traffic signal installed at Gleneagle Drive and Baptist Road and that the Developers agreed to pay for one half and BRRTA will pay the other half of the installation costs.  It is expected that the traffic signal will be operated and maintained by the County.

Mr. Bishop informed the Board on the status of the sewer and water lines that are to be installed to serve Monument Ridge and we do not have to re-route the water line.

Donala will interconnect with Triview at Struthers Road and when Sanctuary develops we will install an interconnect with Donala on the North East edge of Sanctuary.

Triview will enforce water conservation this year as we did last year by having odds water on Monday, Wednesday and Friday with evens on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and no watering on Sunday.

Mr. Bishop brought the Board up to date on the Church’s request to be included into the District for water and sewer service.

The Board indicated that the water rights under the land must be deeded to the District as a condition of inclusion.

After discussion Mr. Bishop stated that he would take on the task of publishing a newsletter.

Mr. Repp stated that the interjections he had with Mr. Bishop’s report covered his report.

The Attorney had no report.

There were no members of the public present.

There was no other business to come before the Board.

Upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried the Board adjourned into Executive Session under § 24-6-402 (4) (f) Personnel Matters and under § 24-6-402 (4) (e) Determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations and to instruct negotiators.

Adjournment