The meeting was opened with an update on the status of several assignments and follow-up items from the May 1st meeting. Highlights are:
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The valve for completing repairs to pump one was ordered by pump
contractor Kessler. He also indicated that he is standing by to be present
when the system starts up.
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Vern Jaschke, system engineer, delivered what, in his opinion, are the
“as-built” drawings. These will be checked for accuracy before being accepted
as meeting our contract with him. Mr. Jaschke also expressed willingness to
work with us through needed repairs and system start-up.
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On Tuesday Jim Davis received a call from Don Canella of OPEC. Don said
he had received a copy of our letter to the bonding company and that the
bonding company had requested a written response from OPEC. He expressed an
interest in finishing the water system without either parties involving any
legal expense. Jim and Don discussed OPEC's remaining responsibilities on the
project, with particular emphasis on the repair of trench sinking. Jim
referenced Michael's repeated e-mails to OPEC in which those trench sinks were
identified. Jim also told him of the imminent start of road grading and
suggested he contact Matt Ciarlo to discuss a combined working arrangement.
Don voiced his recognition of OPEC’s responsibility and said he has been
waiting for instruction. Jim reminded him that he has been in possession of
the trench information for months which is one of the reasons our attorney
initiated action with the bonding company.
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Jim Davis is waiting for a return call from our attorneys to see if they
have communicated with or received any insight from the bonding
company.
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The two potential candidates for the water system manager position have
submitted resumes, remain interested, and were asked to stand by until the
appropriate time for an interview with the committee.
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Clyde Young and Associates forwarded their proposal to perform an
engineering analysis of the Santa Fe Trail Ranch water system. Their approach
would provide the following services:
- Prepare
computer model of the Santa Fe Trail Ranch water distribution system
- Model several loading scenarios to determine effectiveness of existing
system
- Prepare report with modeling results, conclusions and
recommendations
- Make available professional services for bringing the system into
operation
Clyde Young was recommended by Colorado Rural Water Association and
brings a wealth of practical experience to this project.
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Completion of pump 1 repairs will proceed as soon as
the needed valve arrives, and evaluation of outside engineering analyses and operations manager applicants will proceed as
per the response and advice of the bonding company.