Agendas

Directors of San Juan Water Conservancy District will participate in Southwestern Water Conservation District’s Annual Seminar from 8 am to 4:30 pm at Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio, Colorado.

San Juan Water Conservancy District will hold a Special Meeting at 4 pm on Monday, March 25. The meeting is in person at 46 Eaton Drive Suite 5. SJWCD Directors will consider inclusion and deadlines in federal funding opportunities.

San Juan Water Conservancy District has scheduled a Work Session at 11 am on Friday, March 1. The public Work Session is at 46 Eaton Drive Suite 5. The purpose of the in-person Work Session is to research and plan with Christi Bode of Moxiecran Media. There is no agenda and no actions will be taken. There is no opportunity for public comment.

San Juan Water Conservancy District has scheduled a Work Session from 1 to 3 pm on Wednesday, March 13. The public Work Session is at 46 Eaton Drive Suite 5. The purpose of the in-person Work Session is to research and plan with Steve Wolff of Southwestern Water Conservation District. There is no agenda and no actions will be taken. There is no opportunity for public comment.

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, March 18, 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.

To remotely access the SJWCD Regular Meeting via Zoom on Monday, March 18, 2024 at 4:00 PM MSD, use this link:

Topic: SJWCD Special Meeting

Time: Mar 18, 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

3. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest

4. Public Comment (3-minute limit)

5. Consideration of Attorney’s Report and Approval of Proposed Terms of Water Rights Decree and Stipulation in Boot Jack Ranch Case No. 22CW3044 (Phillips Ditch)

6. Consideration of Treasurer’s Report

7. Consideration of Application for Exemption of 2023 Audit

8. Consideration of Contract with Moxiecran Media and CWCB deposits

9. Consideration of Vacancy on Board of Directors

10. Consideration of Office Lease and Pending Building Sale

11. Chair’s Update and Board Outreach Reports

12. Discussion of www.sjwcd.org and ADA Accessibility Rules

13. Discussion of PAWSD Response to SJWCD Letter

14. Consideration of Sponsorship of Environmental Film Festival (April 19 and 20)

15. Consideration of Booth at Earth Day (April 21)

16. Consideration of Approval of Records of Proceedings of February 2024

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.

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.

Objective 3: Educate the SJWCD community about water resource issues facing the Upper San Juan River Basin. Define the public position on the construction of a reservoir.

18. 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 Application for Exemption of 2023 Audit; Consideration of Contract with Moxiecran Media and CWCB deposits; Consideration of Vacancy on Board of Directors; Consideration of Office Lease and Pending Building Sale; Chair’s Update and Board Outreach Reports, Discussion of www.sjwcd.org and ADA Accessibility Rules; Discussion of PAWSD Response to SJWCD Letter; Consideration of Sponsorship of Environmental Film Festival (April 19 and 20); Consideration of Booth at Earth Day (April 21); Consideration of Approval of Records of Proceedings of February 2024; Updates from Committees Advancing Strategic Objectives and Actions.

SAN JUAN WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT

By /s/ Sally High

Executive Assistant to the Board of Directors

DISTRICT SEAL

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING

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, February 12, 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 Regular Meeting

Time: Feb 12, 2024 04:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

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For questions about how to participate by Zoom, please contact SJWCD Executive Assistant, Sally High, at shigh.sjwcd@gmail.com

Proposed Agenda for the Regular Meeting is as follows:

1. Call to Order

2. Revisions to Agenda

3. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest

4. Public Comment (3-minute limit)

5. Consideration of Attorney’s Report

6. Consideration of Public Comment at PAWSD Meeting

7. Discussion of SJWCD’s Three-part Film Series – “This is Your Watershed: Upper San Juan River.” Presentation by Christi Bode, Moxiecran Media (15 minutes).

8. Consideration of Treasurer’s Report and Colorado Trust Representation

9. Consideration of Check Signing Authority

10. Consideration of Approval of Records of Proceedings from 1/9/24 Regular Meeting

11. Chair Report and Outreach Updates

12. Consideration of Adoption of 2024 Strategic Objectives

13. Discussion of Board Members’ Participation in Strategic Objectives

14. Discussion of SJWCD Board Members’ Participation in Water Organizations (PAWSD, SWCD, SWBR, USHFHP, Park Ditch Association, etc.)

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; Discussion of SJWCD’s Three-part Film Series – “This is Your Watershed: Upper San Juan River.” Presentation by Christi Bode; Consideration of Treasurer’s Report; Consideration of Check Signing Authority; Consideration of Approval of Records of Proceedings of 1/9/24 Regular Meeting; Chair Report and Outreach Updates; Consideration of Public Comment at PAWSD Meeting; Consideration of Adoption of 2024 Strategic Objectives; Discussion of SJWCD Board Participation in Strategic Objectives; Discussion of SJWCD Board Participation in Water Organizations.

SAN JUAN WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT

By /s/ Sally High

Executive Assistant to the Board of Directors

DISTRICT SEAL

A Work Session is scheduled for Directors of San Juan Water Conservancy District to review / revise the Strategic Plan for 2024. The 4 pm Work Session is in person at 46 Eaton Drive Suite 5 with a Zoom option. A Work Session is not a Meeting and no decisions will be made. It is open to the public, but provides no opportunity for public comment. There is no agenda.

Link to Zoom here.

Topic: SJWCD Work Session
Time: Jan 22, 2024 04:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the San Juan Water Conservancy District (SJWCD) is scheduled for Tuesday, January 9, 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.

To remotely access the SJWCD Regular Meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 4:00 PM MSD, use this link:

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

Topic: San Juan Water Conservancy District Regular Meeting

Time: Jan 9, 2024 04:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 886 2380 9054

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For questions about how to participate by Zoom, please contact SJWCD President and Chairman, Al Pfister at 970-985-5764 or apfister.sjwcd@gmail.com

Proposed Agenda for the Regular Meeting is as follows:

1. Call to Order

2. Revisions to Agenda

3. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest

4. Public Comment (3 minute limit)

5. Consideration of Attorney’s Report

6. Consideration of Attorney Engagement Agreement

7. Consideration of Treasurer’s Report and 2024 Budget

8. Consideration of Resolution 2024-01 – 2024 Budget

9. Consideration of Resolution 2024-02 – 2024 Exemption from Audit

10. Consideration of Resolution 2024-03 – 2024 Notice of Meetings

11. Consideration of Vacancy in Board of Directors

12. Consideration of Election of Officers

13. Consideration of Weber Lease of Running Iron Ranch

14. Consideration of Renewal of Water Education Colorado (WECO) Membership

15. Consideration of Approval of Records of Proceedings of November 2023 Special Meeting

16. 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.

Objective 2: Consider strategies beyond water storage for meeting agricultural, municipal, environmental, and recreational water needs of the SJWCD community.

Objective 3: Educate the SJWCD community about the water resources of the Upper San Juan River Basin and related issues, including the SJRHP, water resource planning, water conservation, and the work of the SJWCD.

17. 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 Attorney Engagement Agreement; Consideration of Treasurer’s Report; Consideration of Resolution 2024-01 – 2024 Budget; Consideration of Resolution 2024-02 – 2024 – Exemption from Audit; Consideration of Resolution 2024-03 – 2024 – Notice of Meetings; Consideration of Vacancy in Board of Directors; Consideration of Election of Officers; Consideration of Weber Lease of Running Iron Ranch; Consideration of Renewal of WECO Membership; Consideration of Approval of Records of Proceedings of November Special Meeting; Updates from Committees Advancing Strategic Objectives and Actions.

SAN JUAN WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT

By /s/ Sally High

Executive Assistant to the Board of Directors

DISTRICT SEAL