SFTR METRO DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
109 W. MAIN ST.
TRINIDAD, CO.
April 4, 2006 at 9:00AM

Board Members:  Jim Davis, Robert T. Scott, Robert L. Scott, Rick Kinder, Mike Shelton

Minutes

  1. CALL TO ORDER - Jim Davis called the meeting order at 9:01 am.
     
  2. PROOF OF NOTICE - Yes.
     
  3. INTRODUCTION AND ROLL CALL - Board members present: Jim Davis, Bob T. Scott, Mike Shelton, Rick Kinder and Bob L. Scott.  Guests present: Donna Scott and John Noard.  Also present: Gail Thomas from CFG.
     
  4. DETERMINATION OF A QUORUM - Yes.
     
  5. SECRETARY’S REPORT

    Approval of the Minutes from the Previous Meeting- Bob L. Scott moved to approve the minutes from the last meeting.  Mike Shelton seconded.  All were in favor.  Motion passes.

  6. TREASURER’S REPORT

    Approval of Monthly Financials-Bob T. Scott moved to approve the February financials.  Bob L. Scott seconded.  All were in favor.  Motion passes.

  7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
     
    1. Discussion of Mutual Aid agreement with FPFPD - The Board reviewed the water use/mutual aid agreement and made modifications.  Rick Kinder moved to approve the document with changes.  Bob T. Scott seconded.  All were in favor.  Motion passes.  Bob T. Scott will work on the changes and send to the other Board members via email for their final approval.  Once approved this document will be submitted to the FPFPD Board.
       
    2. Discussion of proposals to the city for continuing regular and special taps - Bob T. Scott discussed the possibility of rate increases to water rights and plant investment fees, but suggested that current contract be left as is and inform SFTR residents that increases may be a possibility if they do not commit to a tap by contract’s end.  Bob L. Scott moved to table talks with the City regarding the current water contract.  Mike Shelton seconded.  All were in favor.  Motion passes.
       
  8. NEW BUSINESS
     
    1. Discussion of letter to District residents - Bob T. Scott will draft a letter to the residents giving them an update on the water system and encouraging them to secure water taps during the current water contract timeframe.  Bob will present this letter to the Board either through email or at the next Board meeting for review.
       
    2. Discussion of meeting notice locations - It was the consensus of the Board to post notice of board meetings at the guard shack, the bulletin board and the Lazaro fire station.  Notice will also be posted on the website.
       
    3. Other - Bob T. Scott presented his Emergency Fire Support plan to the Board.  The plan calls for installation of 8 fire hydrants on the Ranch.  Bob L. Scott will look into prices for material and labor, but the estimate is $25,000.  Bob T. Scott moved to approve up to $25,000 for the installation of 8 fire hydrants to enhance emergency fire support on the Ranch.  Bob L. Scott seconded.  All were in favor.  Motion passes.  Bob T. Scott will amend the 2006 budget to include this capital expenditure and post notice of the amended budget.
       
  9. ADJOURNMENT - Bob T. Scott moved for adjournment at 11:15 am.  All were in favor.  Motion passes.