Agendas

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of the San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) is scheduled for Thursday, November 7, 2024, 3:00 PM (Mountain Standard Time).

The meeting will be at the SJWCD office at 46 Eaton Drive Suite 5, Pagosa Springs, CO. The SJWCD Board anticipates an Executive Session and discussion of shared documents related to the agenda below. This meeting is in-person, but may be attended by Zoom.

San Juan Water Conservancy District is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Only the SJWCD Attorney and Directors will be on Zoom during the Executive Session. The public may be admitted before and following Executive Session.

Topic: SJWCD Special Meeting

Time: Nov 7, 2024 03:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

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Proposed Agenda for the Special Meeting is as follows:

1. Call to Order

2. Revisions to Agenda and Approval of Agenda

3. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest

4. Executive Session. Upon an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the members present, the San Juan Water Conservancy District will go into executive session pursuant to section 24-6-402(4) of the Colorado Revised Statutes to discuss matters concerning the transfer or sale of real, personal or other property interest pursuant to section 24-6-402(4)(a) of the Colorado Revised Statutes, to confer with the District’s attorney for the

purposes of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions pursuant to section 24-6-402(4)(b), C.R.S., and to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and instructing negotiators pursuant to section 24-6-402(4)(e), C.R.S., all regarding the potential sale of the Running Iron Ranch on the initiative of the Pagosa Area Water & Sanitation District.

5. Consideration of actions relating to the potential sale of the Running Iron Ranch on the initiative of the Pagosa Area Water & Sanitation District.

6. Discussion of Promotion of Film Event.

7. Consideration of Talking Points Ahead of Film Event.

7. Adjournment

SAN JUAN WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT

By /s/ Sally High

Executive Assistant to the Board of Directors

DISTRICT SEAL

San Juan Water Conservancy District has scheduled a Special Meeting for Tuesday, October 29, at 4 pm. The location is 46 Eaton Drive Suite 5. A Zoom link will be found in the agenda on SJWCD.org. The reason for the Special Meeting follows.

1. Executive Session.  Upon an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the members present, the San Juan Water Conservancy District will go into executive session pursuant to section 24-6-402(4) of the Colorado Revised Statutes to discuss matters concerning the transfer or sale of real, personal or other property interest pursuant to section 24-6‑402(4)(a) of the Colorado Revised Statutes, to confer with the District’s attorney for the purposes of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions pursuant to section 24-6‑402(4)(b), C.R.S., and to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and instructing negotiators pursuant to section 24-6-402(4)(e), C.R.S., all regarding the potential sale of the Running Iron Ranch on the initiative of the Pagosa Area Water & Sanitation District.
2. Consideration of Action Relating of the Potential Sale of Running Iron Ranch on the Initiative of the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District.

Topic: SJWCD Special Meeting
Time: Oct 29, 2024 04:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

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San Juan Water Conservancy District invites you to a Film Premiere and Water Education Event on Monday, November 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts, 2313 Eagle Drive. Two water films, produced by Christi Bode of Moxiecran Media, will be shown and discussed. Various water-related organizations will host information tables about their work in service to our community’s water supply. The event is free and all are welcome.

San Juan Water Conservancy District has scheduled a Special Meeting for Wednesday, October 2, at 11:00 am. SJWCD anticipates an Executive Session for the purpose of obtaining legal counsel. The location of the Special Meeting is 46 Eaton Drive Suite 5. A Zoom link is included in the meeting agenda.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) is scheduled for Monday, October 14, 2024, 4:00 PM (Mountain Standard Time).

The meeting will be at the SJWCD office at 46 Eaton Drive Suite 5, Pagosa Springs, CO. The SJWCD Board anticipates an Executive Session and discussion of shared documents related to the agenda below. This meeting is in-person, but may be attended by Zoom.

San Juan Water Conservancy District is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: SJWCD Regular Meeting

Time: Oct 14, 2024 04:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

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Proposed Agenda for the Regular Meeting is as follows:

1. Call to Order

2. Revisions to Agenda and Approval of Agenda

3. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest

4. Public Comment (3-minute limit)

5. Attorney’s Report

• Discussion of Strategy for Transmountain Diversions Opposition Going Forward

6. Executive Session. Upon an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the members present, the San Juan Water Conservancy District will go into executive session pursuant

to section 24-6-402(4) of the Colorado Revised Statutes to discuss matters concerning the transfer or sale of real, personal or other property interest pursuant to section 24-6-402(4)(a) of the Colorado Revised Statutes, to confer with the District’s attorney for the purposes of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions pursuant to section 24-6-402(4)(b), C.R.S., and to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and instructing negotiators pursuant to section 24-6-402(4)(e), C.R.S., all regarding the potential sale of the Running Iron Ranch on the initiative of the Pagosa Area Water & Sanitation District.

7. Consideration of Action Relating of the Potential Sale of Running Iron Ranch on the Initiative of the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District

8. Consideration of Request by Four Corners Materials for Temporary Use of Space at Running Iron Ranch

9. Treasurer’s Report

10. Budget Discussion

11. Consideration of Preliminary 2025 Budget due October 15, 2024

12. Consideration of Insurance Renewal

13. Discussion of Water Leak Damage and Consideration of Map Replacement

14. Consideration of Appointment of Representative to Pagosa Area Recreation Coalition (PARC) Stakeholder Task Force

15. Board Member Reports and Updates

• C9 Summit Networking
• “The Value of Snow” – SUN, Pagosa Weather, WIP, SWCD, Liberty
• 2-3-2 Meeting, Del Norte, September 18
• Watershed Enhancement Partnership Pagosa Gateway 60% Update
• Other Updates

16. Consideration of Approval of Records of Proceedings from 9/16/24 and 10/2/24 Special Meetings

17. Updates from Committees Advancing Strategic Objectives and Actions

Objective 1: Advance the San Juan River Headwaters Project (SJRHP) as one resource for meeting agricultural, municipal, environmental, and recreational water needs of the San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) community. (Directors Riehm, Nobles, Proffitt)

Objective 2: Identify complementary and supplemental uses for the Running Iron Ranch property and initiate programs with suitable partners to develop the particular use cases.

(Directors Hagberg, Riehm, Proffitt)

Objective 3: Educate the SJWCD community about water resource issues facing the Upper San Juan River Basin and define the public position on the construction of a reservoir. (Directors Tedder, Nossaman, Hagberg, Nobles)

18. Schedule Next Meeting and Adjournment

SAN JUAN WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT

By /s/ Sally High

Executive Assistant to the Board of Directors

DISTRICT SEAL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of the San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) is scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2024, 4:00 PM (Mountain Standard Time).

The meeting will be at the SJWCD office at 46 Eaton Drive Suite 5, Pagosa Springs, CO. The SJWCD Board will be discussing and sharing documents related to the agenda below. This meeting is in-person, but may be attended by Zoom.

San Juan Water Conservancy District is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: SJWCD Special Meeting

Time: Sep 16, 2024 04:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 858 1213 1319

Passcode: 069811

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Proposed Agenda for the Special Meeting is as follows:

1. Call to Order

2. Revisions to Agenda and Approval

3. Executive Session. Pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4): The Board reserves the right to meet in executive session for any purposes allowed and announced prior to voting to enter into executive session.

4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest

5. Public Comment (3-minute limit)

6. Consideration of Attorney’s Report

7. Consideration of Treasurer’s Report

8. Consideration of Technical and Project Management Services / Authorization to Engage Professionals

9. Consideration of Community Outreach Plan for Educational Video Series

10. Discussion of Weber Request to Extend Grazing Lease at Running Iron Ranch

11. Discussion of Preliminary 2025 Budget

12. Board Member Reports and Outreach

SJWCD joint meeting with PAWSD

Federal Grant Opportunities

Water Information Program (WIP) Partner Meeting. 9/25/24, 1–3 pm. SWCD Durango office and Zoom.

C-9 Summit, October 1 & 2

Polaris land use planning tool

2-3-2 Partnership field trip/meeting this Wednesday, 9/18

Other Items of Mutual Interest

13. Consideration of Approval of Record of Proceedings for August 19 meeting

14. Updates from Committees Advancing Strategic Objectives and Actions

Objective 1: Advance the San Juan River Headwaters Project (SJRHP) as one resource for meeting agricultural, municipal, environmental, and recreational water needs of the San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) community. (Directors Riehm, Nobles, Proffitt)

Objective 2: Identify complementary and supplemental uses for the Running Iron Ranch property and initiate programs with suitable partners to develop the particular use cases. (Directors Hagberg, Riehm, Proffitt)

Objective 3: Educate the SJWCD community about water resource issues facing the Upper San Juan River Basin and define the public position on the construction of a reservoir. (Directors Tedder, Nossaman, Hagberg, Nobles)

15. Consideration of Executive Session Pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) for the purpose receiving legal advice on specific legal questions regarding: Consideration of Attorney’s Report; Consideration of Treasurer’s Report; Consideration of Technical and Project Management Services / Authorization to Engage Professionals; Consideration of Community Outreach Plan for Educational Video Series; Discussion of Weber Request to Extend Grazing Lease at RIR; Consideration of Federal Grant Opportunities; Board Member Reports and Outreach; Consideration of Approval of Record of Proceedings for August 19 Regular Meeting; Updates from Committees Advancing Strategic Objectives and Actions.

15. Consideration of Scheduling October Budget and Regular Meeting

SAN JUAN WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT

By /s/ Sally High

Executive Assistant to the Board of Directors

DISTRICT SEAL