Security Water District/Enterprise
Regular Board Meeting
January 21, 2026, 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 December 10, 2025.
- Acceptance of the Treasurer’s report for the month of December, 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.
- Current Water Court Cases (Shohet).
- Hayden (Base) Ranch update (Shohet, Heald, Sukalski, Bernard).
- PFAS settlements and related issues (Shohet, Heald)
- 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).
Recommended motion: “…to approve the contract with iiCON Construction for Phase I of the new office building construction.”
iiCON Construction is expected to present an updated copy of the contract for the “Phase I” portion of the office building reconstruction prior to this meeting. District staff and its attorney have reviewed the prior draft contract and have recommended certain modifications to the contract, which have been accepted by iiCON. Consequently, District staff believes the contract is ready for the Board to consider approval. In addition, District staff will provide the latest information regarding the New Office Building Design and Construction.
NEW BUSINESS – consideration of the following items, including items reasonably related to these items, where formal action may or may not be taken:
W-3: Presentation by Representatives of Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. on the remediation of the historic Schlage Lock contamination – For Discussion and Possible Action (Heald, Sukalski, Bernard).
Representatives of Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., will provide a virtual presentation on their efforts involving the ongoing remediation of the historic PCE contamination at the Schlage Lock facility.
W-4: Extension of Widefield Aquifer Recharge Association (WARA) Agreement – For Discussion and Possible Action (Heald, Bernard).
Recommended motion: “…to approve the extension of the Widefield Aquifer Recharge Association (WARA) Agreement as described.”
The Widefield Aquifer Recharge Association (WARA) Agreement was initially established by the Security Water District and the Widefield Water and Sanitation District in 2003 as a means to recharge the Widefield Aquifer in accordance with the Widefield Aquifer Stipulation. Subsequently, the City of Fountain became a party to an amended and restated agreement in 2008. The agreement has been reauthorized periodically, most recently in 2016. District staff believes that it is in the best interest of the District to continue this partnership that is pursuing the effective recharge of the aquifer. Please see enclosure W-4 for a copy of the draft renewal agreement.
W-5: Designation of Location, Dates and Time of 2026 Board Meetings – For Discussion and Possible Action (Heald).
Recommended motion: “…to designate the location, dates and time of 2026 regular Board meetings as: the Security Water and Sanitation Districts’ office, 231 Security Boulevard in El Paso County, Colorado, at 5:30 p.m. on the following dates:
- January 21, 2026
- February 18, 2026
- March 18, 2026
- April 15, 2026
- May 20, 2026
- June 17, 2026
- July 15, 2026
- August 19, 2026
- September 23, 2026*
- October 21, 2026
- November 18, 2026
- December 9, 2026**
- January 20, 2027
In addition, all Board meeting notices will be prominently posted at the Security Water and Sanitation Districts’ office, the Security Fire Department Station #1 at 400 Security Boulevard, the Security Public Library at 715 Aspen Drive and the office of the El Paso County Clerk and Recorder, 1675 W. Garden of the Gods Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
* The September meeting will be held on the fourth Wednesday of the month instead of the usual third Wednesday of the month.
** The December meeting will be held on the second Wednesday of the month instead of the usual third Wednesday of the month.
In order to comply with Colorado law, it is necessary for the Board to make the preceding designations during its first meeting of each year.
W-6: 2025 Financial Audit – For Discussion and Possible Action (Heald).
Recommended motion: “…to authorize the acceptance of a proposal from Hoelting & Company, Inc. to perform the 2025 financial audit.”
The District has received a proposal from Hoelting & Company, Inc. to perform the 2025 financial audit. Hoelting & Company, Inc. has considerable experience and expertise in performing governmental audits. District staff recommends that the Board accept the audit proposal and engage Hoelting & Company, Inc. to complete the 2025 financial audit. Additional information will be provided during this meeting. Please see Enclosure W-6 for a copy of Hoelting’s proposal.
W-7: Investment Advisory Agreement Renewal – For Discussion and Possible Action (Heald).
Recommended motion: “…to authorize the renewal of the District’s Investment Advisory Agreement with Insight North America LLC as described.”
The District Manager is recommending that the Board continue the relationship it has had for many years with Insight North America LLC by renewing its Investment Advisory Agreement. Additional information will be provided during this meeting. Please see enclosure W-7 for a copy of the agreement.
W-8: Allocation of Security Water District and Security Sanitation District 2026 Common Costs – For Discussion and Possible Action (Heald, Sukalski, Shohet).
Recommended motion: “… to approve Resolution W-2026-01-1 concerning the allocation of Security Water District and Security Sanitation District common costs as described.”
District staff is recommending that the plan developed in 2024 for the payment of common administrative expenses be extended through 2026. Resolution W-2026-01-1 continues the plan for 2026. Additional information will be provided during this meeting. Please see Enclosure W-8 for a copy of draft resolution W-2026-01-1.
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)
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):
Next Regular Meeting: February 18, 2026, 5:30 p.m., at 231 Security Boulevard, El Paso County, Colorado.
ADJOURN
Security Sanitation District/Enterprise
Regular Board Meeting
January 21, 2026, 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 December 10, 2025.
- Acceptance of the Treasurer’s reports for the month of December, 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. 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:
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.
NEW BUSINESS – consideration of the following items, including items reasonably related to these items, where formal action may or may not be taken:
S-2: 2026 Wastewater Rates – For Discussion and Possible Action (Heald, Sukalski).
Recommended motion: “… to approve the 2026 wastewater rates as recommended by Harvey Economics and District staff and approve resolution S-2026-01-1, which implements those rates.”
On September 10, 2025, Harvey Economics provided a rate and fee study summary recommending revised user charges for 2026 through 2028. District staff recommends that the Board consider implementing the recommended rates for 2026 under “Scenario 1a”, to be effective on February 18, 2026 and reflected on the April, 2026 billing. This recommended Board action has been properly posted in accordance with state law. A copy of excerpts of the Harvey Economics rate study summary and draft Resolution S-2026-01-1 are included in this Board packet as Enclosure S-2.
S-3: Designation of Location, Dates and Time of 2026 Board Meetings – For Discussion and Possible Action (Heald). Recommended motion: “…to designate the location, dates and time of 2026 regular Board meetings as: the Security Water and Sanitation Districts’ office, 231 Security Boulevard in El Paso County, Colorado, at 5:30 p.m. on the following dates:
- January 21, 2026
- February 18, 2026
- March 18, 2026
- April 15, 2026
- May 20, 2026
- June 17, 2026
- July 15, 2026
- August 19, 2026
- September 23, 2026*
- October 21, 2026
- November 18, 2026
- December 9, 2026**
- January 20, 2027
In addition, all Board meeting notices will be prominently posted at the Security Water and Sanitation Districts’ office, the Security Fire Department Station #1 at 400 Security Boulevard, the Security Public Library at 715 Aspen Drive and the office of the El Paso County Clerk and Recorder, 1675 W. Garden of the Gods Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
* The September meeting will be held on the fourth Wednesday of the month instead of the usual third Wednesday of the month.
** The December meeting will be held on the second Wednesday of the month instead of the usual third Wednesday of the month.
In order to comply with Colorado law, it is necessary for the Board to make the preceding designations during its first meeting of each year.
S-4: 2025 Financial Audit – For Discussion and Possible Action (Heald).
Recommended motion: “…to authorize the acceptance of a proposal from Hoelting & Company, Inc. to perform the 2025 financial audit.”
The District has received a proposal from Hoelting & Company, Inc. to perform the 2025 financial audit. Hoelting & Company, Inc. has considerable experience and expertise in performing governmental audits. District staff recommends that the Board accept the audit proposal and engage Hoelting & Company, Inc. to complete the 2025 financial audit. Additional information will be provided during this meeting. Please see Enclosure S-4 for a copy of Hoelting’s proposal.
S-5: Investment Advisory Agreement Renewal – For Discussion and Possible Action (Heald).
Recommended motion: “…to authorize the renewal of the District’s Investment Advisory Agreement with Insight North America LLC as described.”
The District Manager is recommending that the Board continue the relationship it has had for many years with Insight North America LLC by renewing its Investment Advisory Agreement. Additional information will be provided during this meeting. Please see enclosure S-5 for a copy of the agreement.
S-6: Allocation of Security Water District and Security Sanitation District 2026 Common Costs – For Discussion and Possible Action (Heald, Sukalski, Shohet).
Recommended motion: “… to approve Resolution S-2026-01-2 concerning the allocation of Security Water District and Security Sanitation District common costs as described.”
District staff is recommending that the plan developed in 2024 for the payment of common administrative expenses be extended through 2026. Resolution S-2026-01-2 continues the plan for 2026. Additional information will be provided during this meeting.
Please see Enclosure S-6 for a copy of draft resolution S-2026-01-2.
OTHER – consideration of the following reports, including items reasonably related to these reports, where formal action may or may not be taken:
Pretreatment Report (Scott)
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)
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):
Next Regular Meeting: February 18, 2026, 5:30 p.m., at 231 Security Boulevard, El Paso County, Colorado.
ADJOURN