Security Water District/Enterprise
Regular Board Meeting
July 16, 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 June 18, 2025.
- Acceptance of the Treasurer’s report for the month of June, 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 (Farr).
b. Hayden (Base) Ranch update (Farr, Heald, Sukalski, Bernard).
c. PFAS settlements and related issues (Farr, Heald)
d. Widefield Aquifer Stipulation Extension (Farr).
e. Other Legal Issues in Progress
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.
NEW BUSINESS – consideration of the following items, including items reasonably related to these items, where formal action may or may not be taken:
W-2: Recommendation to change the August, 2025 Regular Meeting date – For Discussion and Possible Action (Heald).
Recommended motion: “…to change the date of the August, 2025 Board meeting to August 13, 2025. The location, dates and time of August, 2025 regular Board meeting will then be: the Security Water and Sanitation Districts’ office, 231 Security Boulevard in El Paso County, Colorado, at 5:30 p.m. on August 13, 2025.”
The normal Board meeting date of the third Wednesday in August, 2025 conflicts with the Colorado Water Congress (CWC) Summer Conference. Consequently, it is the recommendation of the District’s general manager to change the date of the August Board meeting to August 13, 2025 in order to allow District Board members and staff to attend the CWC conference.
W-3: Zone 3 Water Storage Tank Exterior Repairs and Painting – For Discussion and Possible Action (Heald, Sams, Bernard).
Recommended motion: “…to approve the award of a construction contract for the Exterior Coating Improvements for the Zone 3 Water Storage Tank to Viking Painting LLC in the amount of $344,200 and authorize the General Manager to execute necessary contract documents.”
The District solicited bids from construction organizations for the exterior repair and painting of the Zone 3 elevated water storage tank located on Yucatan Drive. Three responsive bids were received prior to the bid opening, which occurred on Tuesday, July 8th. District staff and its engineering consultant will be prepared to provide additional details during this meeting. Please see Enclosure W-3 for a GMS letter summarizing the bids and providing a recommendation for the Board’s consideration.
W-4: Purchase of New Service Vehicle – For Discussion and Possible Action (Bernard, Heald).
Recommended motion: “…to purchase a new service vehicles recommended by the District’s Manager of Operations and Superintendent at a cost not to exceed $52,000.”
The District’s Manager of Operations and Superintendent are recommending that the District purchase a new service vehicles to replace an old vehicles in its fleet. Details of this recommendation will be provided during this meeting.
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: August 13, 2025, 5:30 p.m., at 231 Security Boulevard, El Paso County, Colorado.
ADJOURN
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 June 18, 2025.
- Acceptance of the Treasurer’s report for the month of June, 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 (Farr).
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 (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: – Recommendation to change the August, 2025 Regular Meeting date – For Discussion and Possible Action (Heald).
Recommended motion: “…to change the date of the August, 2025 Board meeting to August 13, 2025. The location, dates and time of August, 2025 regular Board meeting will then be: the Security Water and Sanitation Districts’ office, 231 Security Boulevard in El Paso County, Colorado, at 5:30 p.m. on August 13, 2025.”
The normal Board meeting date of the third Wednesday in August, 2025 conflicts with the Colorado Water Congress (CWC) Summer Conference. Consequently, it is the recommendation of the District’s general manager to change the date of the August Board meeting to August 13, 2025 in order to allow District Board members and staff to attend the CWC conference.
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)
Next Regular Meeting: August 13, 2025, 5:30 p.m., at 231 Security Boulevard, El Paso County, Colorado.
ADJOURN