Security Water District/Enterprise
Regular Board Meeting
November 19, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
231 Security Boulevard, El Paso County, Colorado
Call-In Number: 1-605-313-5949, Access Code: 895871#
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (Please limit to 5 minutes per person)
CONSENT CALENDAR:
- Adoption of the minutes of the regular Board meeting of October 15, 2025.
- Acceptance of the Treasurer’s report for the month of October, 2025 subject to audit.
LEGAL REPORT – consideration of the following items, including items reasonably related to these items, where formal action may or may not be taken:
Please see enclosed memorandum from Monson, Cummins, Shohet & Farr, LLC.
a. Current Water Court Cases (Shohet).
b. Hayden (Base) Ranch update (Shohet, Heald, Sukalski, Bernard).
c. PFAS settlements and related issues (Shohet, Heald)
d. Widefield Aquifer Stipulation Extension (Shohet).
e. Other Legal Issues in Progress (Shohet)
OLD BUSINESS – consideration of the following items, including items reasonably related to these items, where formal action may or may not be taken:
W-1: SAMS Facility Operations, Upgrades and Grants – For Discussion and Possible Action (Heald, Sukalski, Bernard, Campbell, Sams, Morton).
District staff and consultants will provide the latest information regarding the SAMS facility operations, improvements, and new construction, as well as other PFAS-related information.
W-2: New Office Building Design and Construction – For Discussion and Possible Action (Heald, Sukalski, Bernard).
District staff will provide the latest information regarding the New Office Building Design and Construction.
W-3: 2026 Preliminary Budget – For Discussion and Possible Action (Heald).
In accordance with the Board action taken during last month’s meeting, a public notice is being posted and published stating that the 2026 budget has been submitted to the Board and is available for public inspection. The notice also provides notification of the public hearing that will be held on December 10, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. Board members are encouraged to carefully review the proposed budget that was submitted last month and provide recommended changes during the November 19, 2025 Board meeting so that the budget can be updated for the December 10th meeting as necessary.
OTHER – consideration of the following reports, including items reasonably related to these reports, where formal action may or may not be taken:
Superintendent’s Report (Campbell)
Manager of Operations Report (Bernard)
Assistant Manager’s Report (Sukalski)
General Manager’s Report (Heald)
Board Member Comments, Issues, Concerns, Recommendations for Future Board Meetings
Board President’s Report (Allgood)
NEW BUSINESS – consideration of the following items, including items reasonably related to these items, where formal action may or may not be taken:
W-4: 2025 Draft Amended Budget – For Discussion and Possible Action (Heald)
Recommended motion: “…to acknowledge receipt of the proposed 2025 amended budget and set a date of December 10, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. for a public hearing to consider the amended budget.”
District staff has prepared the District’s proposed 2025 amended budget for Board and public consideration. A copy of the draft amended budget is included in this Board packet. The 2025 budget amendment is necessary primarily due to the receipt of unanticipated revenue in the form of PFAS Settlement Payments, Tap Fees, Water Development Fees and Interest Income. Final Board action on the amended budget will be needed on December 10, 2025.
Suspend Regular Meeting for a Joint Meeting with the Security Sanitation District Board
W-5: Worker’s Compensation Insurance Renewal – For discussion and Possible Action (Heald).
Recommended motion: “…to authorize the General Manager to accept the 2026 Worker’s Compensation Insurance renewal as described.”
Specialty Insurance Partners, LLC, has provided a renewal proposal for 2026 Worker’s Compensation insurance for the District’s consideration. This proposal will be through the Colorado Special Districts Property and Liability Pool, which has provided the District’s insurance for a number of years. The District manager will provide the lates insurance information during this meeting. Please see Enclosure W-5 for a copy of the Worker’s Compensation Insurance invoice, which includes a summary of the 2026 premiums.
W-6: Employee Health Insurance Renewal – For Discussion and Possible Action (Heald).
Recommended motion: “…to authorize the renewal of the District’s health, life, dental, vision and disability insurance as described.”
The District Manager will provide details of the 2026 renewal of the District’s employee health insurance benefits package during this meeting. A copy of the Employee Health Insurance Benefits renewal proposal is included in this Board packet as enclosure W-6 and will be referenced by the manager during this meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Consideration of the following items (motion will include subject matter to be discussed in as much detail as possible without compromising the purpose for which the session is being called):
- 2026 Salary and Wage Proposal and Other Personnel Issues – Personnel Matters, C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f).
W-7: 2026 Employee Salary and Wage Proposal – For Discussion and Possible Action (Heald).
Recommended motion: “…to approve the 2026 Employee Salary and Wage proposal as discussed.”
Subsequent to the Executive Session to discuss personnel matters, the District Manager will submit a proposal for employee salary and wage adjustments for 2026. The District Manager will seek approval of the proposal at that time.
Resume Regular Meeting
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Consideration of the following items (motion will include subject matter to be discussed in as much detail as possible without compromising the purpose for which the session is being called):
- Legal claims by the Security Water District related to PFAS contamination and proposed settlements with DuPont and 3M;
- Conferences with an attorney for the district for purposes of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions, 24-6-402(4)(b).
W-8: Proposed Settlements with DuPont and 3M – For Discussion and Possible Action (Heald, Shohet).
Subsequent to the conclusion of the Executive Session, the Board may choose to take specific action. Additional discussion will occur during this agenda item.
Next Regular Meeting: December 10, 2025, 5:30 p.m., at 231 Security Boulevard, El Paso County, Colorado.
ADJOURN
Security Sanitation District/Enterprise
Regular Board Meeting
November 19, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
231 Security Boulevard, El Paso County, Colorado
Call-In Number: 1-605-313-5949, Access Code: 895871#
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
PUBLIC COMMENT (Please limit to 5 minutes per person)
CONSENT CALENDAR:
- Adoption of the minutes of the regular Board meeting of October 15, 2025.
- Acceptance of the Treasurer’s report for the month of October, 2025 subject to audit.
LEGAL REPORT – consideration of the following items, including items reasonably related to these items, where formal action may or may not be taken:
a. Current Water Court Cases (Shohet).
OLD BUSINESS – consideration of the following items, including items reasonably related to these items, where formal action may or may not be taken:
S-1: – Dick Gilham Water Reclamation Facility Operations and Upgrades – For Discussion and Possible Action (Heald, Sukalski, Bernard, Sipe, Sams, Morton).
District staff and consultants will provide the Board with the latest information regarding wastewater plant improvements and operation of the facility.
S-2: – 2026 Preliminary Budget – For Discussion and Possible Action (Heald).
In accordance with the Board action taken during last month’s meeting, a public notice is being posted and published stating that the 2026 budget has been submitted to the Board and is available for public inspection. The notice also provides notification of the public hearing that will be held on December 10, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. Board members are encouraged to carefully review the proposed budget that was submitted last month and provide recommended changes during the November 19, 2025 Board meeting so that the budget can be updated for the December 10th meeting as necessary.
OTHER – consideration of the following reports, including items reasonably related to these reports, where formal action may or may not be taken:
Pretreatment Report (Quinata)
Superintendent’s Report (Sipe)
Manager of Operations Report (Bernard)
Assistant Manager’s Report (Sukalski)
General Manager’s Report (Heald)
Board Member Comments, Issues, Concerns, Recommendations for Future Board Meetings
Board President’s Report (Allgood)
NEW BUSINESS – consideration of the following items, including items reasonably related to these items, where formal action may or may not be taken:
S-3: 2025 Draft Amended Budget – For Discussion and Possible Action (Heald)
Recommended motion: “…to acknowledge receipt of the proposed 2025 amended budget and set a date of December 10, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. for a public hearing to consider the amended budget.”
District staff has prepared the District’s proposed 2025 amended budget for Board and public consideration. A copy of the draft amended budget is included in this Board packet. The 2025 budget amendment is necessary primarily due to the receipt of unanticipated revenue in the form of Sewer Assessments and Tap Fees. Final Board action on the amended budget will be needed on December 10, 2025.
Suspend Regular Meeting for a Joint Meeting with the Security Sanitation District Board
S-4: Worker’s Compensation Insurance Renewal – For discussion and Possible Action (Heald).
Recommended motion: “…to authorize the General Manager to accept the 2026 Worker’s Compensation Insurance renewal as described.”
Specialty Insurance Partners, LLC, has provided a renewal proposal for 2026 Worker’s Compensation insurance for the District’s consideration. This proposal will be through the Colorado Special Districts Property and Liability Pool, which has provided the District’s insurance for a number of years. The District manager will provide the lates insurance information during this meeting. Please see Enclosure W-5 for a copy of the Worker’s Compensation Insurance invoice, which includes a summary of the 2026 premiums.
S-5: Employee Health Insurance Renewal – For Discussion and Possible Action (Heald).
Recommended motion: “…to authorize the renewal of the District’s health, life, dental, vision and disability insurance as described.”
The District Manager will provide details of the 2026 renewal of the District’s employee health insurance benefits package during this meeting. A copy of the Employee Health Insurance Benefits renewal proposal is included in this Board packet as enclosure W-6 and will be referenced by the manager during this meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Consideration of the following items (motion will include subject matter to be discussed in as much detail as possible without compromising the purpose for which the session is being called):
- 2026 Salary and Wage Proposal and Other Personnel Issues – Personnel Matters, C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f).
S-6: 2026 Employee Salary and Wage Proposal – For Discussion and Possible Action (Heald).
Recommended motion: “…to approve the 2026 Employee Salary and Wage proposal as discussed.”
Subsequent to the Executive Session to discuss personnel matters, the District Manager will submit a proposal for employee salary and wage adjustments for 2026. The District Manager will seek approval of the proposal at that time.
Resume Regular Meeting
Next Regular Meeting: December 10, 2025, 5:30 p.m., at 231 Security Boulevard, El Paso County, Colorado.
ADJOURN