Eldorado Area Water and Sanitation District
EAWSD meets at 7:00 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at the Eldorado Community Center. Need Driving Directions?
NOTE: DUE TO AN ERROR IN REPORTING BY THE SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN ON 23 AUG 06, THE MEETING WILL BEGIN AT 7 PM.
FINAL AGENDA SPECIAL BOARD MEETING -- 24 Aug 2006 at ECIA Classroom, 6:00 pm
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT AGENDA: None
REPORTS Treasurer: None J. Williams, P. Butt Operations Report: None B. Robens, R. Meyers Status of HSWI Project: None J. Cooper Legal Update: None J. Appel
REGULAR AGENDA • Discussion and Consideration of Inclusion in the EAWSD boundaries of Lot 18A-2A-1 a 144.629 acre tract of land located at #85 Cerro Alto Road as described in plat of survey dated 24 April 2006 filed in plat book 621 page 18, 19 Records of Santa Fe County , New Mexico . Document # 1429913, and Lots 21 and 22 Eldorado at Santa Fe as described in a plat of Survey dated January 1980 filed in book 107 page 6, 6a, 6b, 6c Records of Santa Fe County New Mexico. Document #486,453. J. Appel
BOARD COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
FINAL AGENDA SPECIAL BOARD MEETING -- 22 Aug 2006 at ECIA Railroad Room, 7:00 pm
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT AGENDA: None
REPORTS Treasurer: None J. Williams, P. Butt Operations Report: None B. Robens, R. Meyers Status of HSWI Project: None J. Cooper Legal Update: None J. Appel
REGULAR AGENDA 1. Discussion and Approval of the Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) Ranking List B. Robens, J. Cooper
BOARD COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
FINAL AGENDA SPECIAL BOARD MEETING -- 15 Aug 2006 at ECIA Classroom, 7:00 pm
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 10 July 2006 , 18 July 2006
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT AGENDA: None
REPORTS Treasurer: J. Williams, P. Butt Operations Report: B. Robens, R. Meyers Status of HSWI Project: J. Cooper Legal Update: J. Appel
REGULAR AGENDA 1. Consideration and Discussion of Current Water Alert Stage B. Robens 2. ICIP Wish List M. Raynard 3. Consideration and Approval of a Standard Reimbursable Mileage Rate for Board Members and Contractors J. Williams 4. Consideration of the Legal Review of the Benefits and Policies Plan for Employees of the District J. Appel 5. Discussion about Timing for Hiring the General Manager M. Raynard 6. Report from Counsel re Issues that the Board May Wish to Address Regarding Water Rights, Their Acquisition by the District, and the Process of Acquisition J. Appel 7. Review and discussion of Task List M. Raynard
BOARD COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
BOARD VOTES TO GO TO STAGE 1 -- SEE WAMP FOR SPECIFICS
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT AGENDA: None
REPORTS Treasurer: None J. Williams, P. Butt Operations Report: None B. Robens, R. Meyers Status of HSWI Project: None J. Cooper
REGULAR AGENDA 1. OMI Performance Review B. Robens, J. Burkett, R. Meyers
2. Workshop to Evaluate Goals & Objectives of Water Rate Study B. Robens
BOARD COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
FINAL AGENDA REGULAR BOARD MEETING -- 1 Aug 2006 at ECIA Classroom, 7:00 pm
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 6 July 06
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT AGENDA: None
REPORTS Treasurer: None J. Williams, P. Butt Operations Report: B. Robens, R. Meyers Status of HSWI Project: J. Cooper
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consideration and Discussion of Requested Variance to the WAMP B. Robens 2. Consideration of and Approval to sign Grant Agreements with NMED re New State Grants J. Cooper 3. Resolution Regarding Signature Authority for New State Grants Administered by NMED J. Appel. 4. Resolution to approve Grant Agreements with NMED J. Appel 5. Discussion of Initial Evaluation of EAWSD Water Use and Rates J. Cooper 6. Reconsideration to Change the Water Alert Stage B. Robens 7. Consideration for approval of Benefits and Policies for Employees of the District M. Raynard 8. Review and discussion of Task List M. Raynard
BOARD COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR FINANCIAL COORDINATOR
The Eldorado Area Water & Sanitation District will accept proposals for contract services as Financial Coordinator for the District at the District's offices, 1 Hacienda Loop, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87508 until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 7, 2006. Prospective offerors may obtain a copy of the Request for Proposals by contacting the District at (505) 466-2411 or by mail or in person at the District's offices. This Notice is published and posted in accordance with Section 13-1-113, NMSA 1978.
Eldorado Area Water & Sanitation District /s/ Mary Raynard, President
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
The Eldorado Area Water & Sanitation District will accept proposals for contract services as Administrative Assistant to the District's Board of Directors at the District's offices, 1 Hacienda Loop, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87508 until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 7, 2006. Prospective offerors may obtain a copy of the Request for Proposals by contacting the District at (505) 466-2411 or by mail or in person at the District's offices. This Notice is published and posted in accordance with Section 13-1-113, NMSA 1978.
Eldorado Area Water & Sanitation District /s/ Mary Raynard, President
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NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR INCLUSION OF REAL PROPERTY AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON THE PETITION
Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed by Joseph F. Miller and Alma M. Miller, Petitioners, seeking inclusion of the following real property within the Eldorado Area Water & Sanitation District (the District):
1. Lot 18A-2A-1, a 144.629 acre tract of land located at #85 Cerro Alto Road as described in plat of survey dated 24 April 2006 filed in plat book 621 page 18, 19 records of Santa Fe County , New Mexico . Document # 1429913
2. Lots 21 and 22 Eldorado at Santa Fe as described in a plat of survey dated January 1980 filed in book 107 page 6, 6a, 6b, 6c records of Santa Fe County, New Mexico. Document # 486,453.
The Board of Directors will consider the petition for inclusion and any objections to inclusion at public hearing on Thursday, August 24, 2006, beginning at 6:00 p.m., in the Classroom of the Eldorado Community Center, 1 Hacienda Loop, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87508.
All interested persons objecting to inclusion of the said real property within the District shall appear at the hearing and shall present their objections, in writing, stating the cause, if any they have, why the petition should not be granted. Written objections may also be delivered by mail, by courier, or in person to the District's offices, 1 Hacienda Loop , Santa Fe , New Mexico 87508 during regular business hours at any time before the public hearing. The Board will accept testimony and public comment at the hearing; however, failure of any interested person to present his or her objections in writing, no later than the hearing, shall be deemed and taken as an assent to the inclusion within the District of the lands stated in the petition.
Posting and publication of this notice constitute full and adequate notice to the public in accordance with the Water and Sanitation District Act.
Eldorado Area Water & Sanitation District
/s/ Mary Ann Hale Secretary
Updated 17 July 2006
Updated 17 July 2006
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM :
Another suggestion from a District ratepayer:
For around $5.00 I bought a water meter which you stick around a plant/tree in several location to measure whether it is dry, wet, or in between. I was also told to use it again about an hour after watering to ascertain that sufficient water reached the plant/tree. I purchased this at Santa Fe Greenhouse, though I am sure other nurseries carry it as well. For my planters, SF Greenhouse advise to add "crystals" which will absorb water and then slowly release it to the plant. Crystals can be added at the time of planting or to an already planted pot.
AMENDED FINAL AGENDA SPECIAL BOARD MEETING -- 18 July 2006 at ECIA Classroom, 7:00 pm
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 26 Jun 06
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT AGENDA: None
REPORTS Treasurer: J. Williams, P. Butt Operations Report: B. Robens, R. Meyers Status of HSWI Project: J. Cooper
REGULAR AGENDA 1. Consideration to Change the Water Alert Stage B. Robens 2. Consideration and Decision of Joining the State Welfare and Retirement Benefit Plans for the Benefit of Future Employees M. Raynard 3. Consideration and Decision on Request for Proposals for Administrative Assistant M. Raynard 4. Consideration and Decision on Request for Proposals for Financial Coordinator M. Raynard 5. Discussion and Consideration of Hearing Schedule to Consider Application for Inclusion of Property within the District J. Appel 6. Review and discussion of Task List M. Raynard
BOARD COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
FINAL AGENDA SPECIAL BOARD MEETING 10 July 2006 at ECIA, Railroad Room, 7:00 pm
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None PUBLIC COMMENTS CONSENT AGENDA: None REPORTS Treasurer: None J. Williams, P. Butt Operations Report: None B. Robens, R. Meyers Status of HSWI Project: None J. Cooper REGULAR AGENDA 1. Consideration of Revised District's Water Alert Management Plan (WAMP) B. Robens 2. Resolution to Accept the Revised WAMP J. Appel 3. Consideration and Approval of Auditor for the Fiscal Year 2006 Annual Audit J. Williams CLOSED SESSION FOLLOWING REGULAR AGENDA: Discussion with general counsel regarding potential settlement of threatened or pending litigation involving claim for damages by an Eldorado homeowner against the Eldorado Area Water & Sanitation District. The Board will hold this closed session for a discussion subject to attorney-client privilege pertaining to threatened or pending litigation in which the District is a participant, in accordance with Section 10-15-1(H)(7), NMSA 1978. No final action will be taken during any closed session. BOARD COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT
AMENDED FINAL AGENDA REGULAR BOARD MEETING -- 6 July 2006 at ECIA, Railroad Room, 7:00 pm
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 8 June 06; 12 Jun 06; 20 Jun 06
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT AGENDA: None
REPORTS Treasurer: None J. Williams, P. Butt Operations Report: B. Robens, R. Meyers Status of HSWI Project: J. Cooper
REGULAR AGENDA 1. Consideration of Revised District's Water Alert Management Plan (WAMP) B. Robens 2. Resolution to Accept the Revised WAMP J. Appel 3. Consideration and Discussion to Rotate and Share Participation on the "285 Coalition" Group M. Raynard 4. Consideration of Open Meetings Resolution J. Appel 5. Consideration and Discussion of RFPs for the Administrative Assistant and Financial Coordinator Positions J. Appel 6. Resolution to Continue Employment of Current Incumbents in the Administrative Assistant and Financial Coordinator Positions J. Appel 7. Consideration and Approval of Auditor for the Fiscal Year 2006 Annual Audit J. Williams
BOARD COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
IMPORTANT:
We have had complaints from two residents about telephone surveys supposed conducted by EAWSD and OMI . Apparently, someone calls people and makes it sound like they are conducting a survey at the request of the District and OMI . The survey questions ask for peoples' opinions about the quality of water, but also ask how many people are living in the household. THESE CALLS HAVE NOT BEEN REQUESTED BY OMI OR THE WATER DISTRICT. THE ONLY THING WE KNOW ABOUT THEM IS WHAT WE HAVE HEARD FROM RESIDENTS.
Please help us get the word out about these fake survey calls! I am copying The New Mexican in hopes that they will print something in the paper to warn people; and copying our attorney, in hopes that we can take legal action against whoever is making the calls. If you receive a call, please note where the call comes from and call OMI (466-1085) or EAWSD (466-2411) or send us an email. We are trying to learn everything we can about who is responsible for this. If you were called and have caller ID, please check if you have the phone number of the individual who called you. If you do, call Barbara Mandel at 466-4477 with the information or email her at bchimp2@msn.com. We want to catch this individual.
Thank you for your understanding and your help.
Eldorado , New Mexico 2006 Water Quality Report for water treated in 2005
Your water meets state and federal regulations for safety Last year we conducted more than 150 tests for over 80 drinking water contaminants. This brochure is a snapshot of the quality of the water that was provided in 2005. Included are details about where your water comes from, what it contains and how it compares to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. We are committed to providing you with this information because we want you to be informed. For more information about your water call 505.466.1085 to speak with a member of the operations staff.
Special population advisory Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about their drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/Center for Disease Control guidelines on how to lessen the risk of infections and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline 800.426.4791.
Drinking water sources Your water comes from groundwater from the Rio Grande aquifer/basin. A network of production wells pumps water from the ground; then it is either distributed directly to the customer or pumped to storage tanks from which the water is sent through the distribution system to you. Source water assessment information may be obtained from the New Mexico Environment Department at 505.476.8620.
Public participation opportunities All of our customers are invited to visit our office in Eldorado at 1 Caliente Road . Both Utility staff and Utility Board members engage in activities and public meetings to inform and educate community members about water supply issues. If you are interested in obtaining more information about your water system, you may contact Utility staff at 505.466.1085.
Contaminants in water > Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA's Safe > Drinking Water Hotline 800-426-4791. The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. > Contaminants that may be present in source water before we treat it include: • Microbial contaminants , such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming. • Pesticides & herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture and residential use. • Radioactive contaminants, which are naturally occurring. • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and also can come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.
Water quality monitoring
> To ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. We treat our water
according to EPA's regulations. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health.
> Este reporte incluye informacion imoportante sobre el agua para tomar. Si tiene preguntas o' discusiones sobre este reporte en espanol, favor de llamar al tel. 505.476-8620 par hablar
con una persona bilingue en espanol.
Water quality data The table in this report lists all the drinking water contaminants we detected during the 2005 compliance period. The presence of these contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. The data presented in this table are from testing done in 2005 and years prior. The state requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. Some of the data, though representative of the water quality, are more than one year old.
Terms & Abbreviations
• AL : Action Level - the concentration of a contaminant which, when exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow. |
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• MCLG : Maximum Contaminant Level Goal - the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. |
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• MCL : Maximum Contaminant Level - the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. |
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• N/A : Not applicable |
• ND : Not detectable at testing limit |
• NTU : Nephelometric Turbidity Units |
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• pCi/l : Picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity) |
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• ppm : Parts per million or milligrams per liter (corresponds to one minute in two years) |
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• ppb : Parts per billion or micrograms per liter (corresponds to one minut in 2,000 years) |
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• TT : Treatment Technique - A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water |
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WATER QUALITY DATA TABLE |
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Substance |
MCL |
MCLG |
Our Water |
Range of Detection |
Violation |
Typical Source of Contamination |
Radioactive Contaminants |
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Gross Alpha(pCi/l) |
15 |
0 |
4.8 |
0 - 4.8 |
No |
Erosion of natural deposits |
Radium - 226 (pCi/l) |
5 |
0 |
0.486 |
0.0 - 0.486 |
No |
Erosion of natural deposits |
Uranium (ppb) |
30 |
0 |
6.99 |
1.58 - 6.99 |
No |
Erosion of natural deposits |
Inorganic Contaminants |
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Arsenic (ppb) |
50 |
0 |
12 |
1.0 - 12 |
No |
Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass and electronics production wastes |
Barium (ppm) 2004 |
2 |
2 |
0.2781 |
0.1 - .278 |
No |
Erosion of natural deposits, discharge from drilling wastes and metal refineries |
Chromium (ppm) 2004 |
0.1 |
0.1 |
0.0091 |
0.001 - 0.0091 |
No |
Discharge from steel and pulp mills; erosion of natural deposits |
Copper (ppm) 2004 |
1.3 ( AL ) |
1.3 |
0.2463 |
0.09 - 0.2463 |
No |
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives |
Cyanide (ppm) |
0.2 |
0.2 |
<0.1 |
ND - <.1 |
No |
Discharge from steel/metal factories; discharge from plastic and fertilizer factories |
Fluoride (ppm) 2004 |
4 |
4 |
1.75 |
0.48 - 1.75 |
No |
Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories |
Lead (ppm) 2004 |
0.015 |
0 |
0.0045 |
0.0002 - 0.0045 |
No |
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits |
Selenium (ppm) 2004 |
0.05 |
0.05 |
0.005 |
0.0023 - 0.005 |
No |
Discharge from petroleum refineries; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from mines |
Total Nitrate (ppm) |
10 |
10 |
5.8 |
0.001 - 5.8 |
No |
Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks; sewage; erosion of natural deposit |
Volatile Organic Contaminants |
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Total Trihalomethanes(ppb) |
80 |
0 |
Avg. 1.1 |
0 - 3.3 |
No |
By-product of drinking water chlorination |
Benzene ug/l |
80 |
0 |
0.5 |
0 - 0.500 |
No |
Discharge from factories; leaching from gas storage tanks and landfills |
Ethylbenzene ug/l |
80 |
0 |
0.5 |
0 - 0.5 |
No |
Discharge from petroleum refineries |
1,2,4-trichorobenzene ug/l |
80 |
0 |
0.5 |
0 - 05 |
No |
Discharge from textile finishing-factories |
Xylene ug/l |
80 |
0 |
0.5 |
0 - 0.5 |
No |
Discharge from petroleum factories and from chemical factories |
Toulene ug/l |
80 |
0 |
5.97 |
0 5.97 |
No |
Discharge from petroleum factories |
Bromoform (ppb) |
80 |
0 |
1.89 |
0 - 1.89 |
No |
By-product of drinking water chlorination |
Chloroform (ppb) |
80 |
0 |
0.23 |
0 - 0.23 |
No |
By-product of drinking water chlorination |
Dibromochloromethane (ppb) |
80 |
0 |
1.42 |
0 - 1.42 |
No |
By-product of drinking water chlorination |
Unregulated Contaminants |
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Gross Beta (pCi/l) |
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8.27 |
1.12 - 8.27 |
No |
Erosion of natural deposits |
Information about Arsenic
> EPA has revised the drinking water standard for arsenic because of special concerns that the current standard may not be stringent enough. For more information on the revised standard,
please see the EPA web site at www.epa.gov/ogwdw/ars/arsenic.html .
> Arsenic is a naturally-occurring mineral known, in high concentrations, to cause cancer in humans. Some people who drink water containing arsenic in excess of the MCL over many years
could experience skin damage or problems with the circulatory system and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.
Education Information Arsenic While your drinking water meets EPA's standard for arsenic, it does contain low levels of arsenic. EPA's standard balances the current understanding of arsenic's possible health effects against the cost of removing arsenic from drinking water. EPA continues to research the health effects of low levels of arsenic, which is a mineral known to cause cancer in humans at high concentrations and is linked to other health effects such as skin damage and circulatory problems.
Why is Nitrate a concern? Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is a health risk for infants less than six months old. High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue baby syndrome. Nitrate levels may rise quickly for short periods of time because of rainfall or agricultural activity. If you are caring for an infant you should seek advice from your health care provider. Infants younger than six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue baby syndrome. Our levels of nitrates are below the EPA maximum limits.
This water quality report was prepared by OMI, Inc. as a service to the Community of Eldorado.
This month we are starting a new outreach program to provide ratepayers with information on how to save water. We also invite your ideas and suggestions. Please e-mail your thoughts and tips to eldoradowaterdistrict.com so we can post some on our web site. (The website will be redsigned in the future to include a tab and area for monthly tips.)
One gardening story
I remember when we first moved to Eldorado. Our new house was surrounded by dirt and rocks and that was about it. We built walls to enclose a garden after our first windy Spring, pretty sure that whatever grew would need to be protected. Then we went to local garden centers and picked up their books on xeriscaping, chose what we thought would be great plants and started putting them in the ground. We installed a drip system. The next year, only about half the plants were still alive. So we went back to the garden centers and asked them what had gone wrong. They told us that if we had told them we were planting in Eldorado, they would have recommended different plants. What grows in town does not always do well in Eldorado. With their help, we rethought our planting scheme and tried again. This time we had pretty good success. Now that the garden is established, we have something blooming from early Spring through late fall. It starts with the yellow broom, then the speedwell and dianthus, the penstamon and on to the Russian sage and blue spirea. It is always changing and we look forward to seeing each plant come into its own. The best thing is that we water each zone only once a week for 45 minutes. That is it! The geraniums and other plants in pots get watered using the dirty bath water (if you take a shower over 5 minutes long, it may be more water wise to take a bath. You will use less water and you can reuse the dirty water). Whenever we use the shower, we put a bucket under the faucet to catch the water until it gets hot. This water is used for indoor plants, plants in pots and to keep our recirculating water feature full.
Gardening in New Mexico can be an adventure. We have really enjoyed our research. We have found you do not have to use as much water as you think. Native plants are tough.
Happy gardening. M. and A. Estambre Rd.
Outdoor watering
Use common sense! Just because watering is permitted between 8 PM 8 AM doesn't mean you should be watering for 2 3 hours. You do not have to water as frequently as you might think if you have a xeriscape garden. Not all plants need the same amounts. On one drip line, you can have several emmitters, each delivering different amounts to specific plants. Check with your garden center or drip supply company to see what your plants really need. One deep watering can be better for your plants than several short waterings. Long periods (45 min. an hour) can encourage a stronger root system. Invest in a simple drip line. It is much more efficient than using a hose. Buy a simple timer and water at night. It is better for the plants. Mulch, mulch, mulch. Mulch slows evaporation and discourages weeds. Make sure your drip emmitters are UNDER the mulch.
Indoor use
• Take shorter showers. Long showers can use 5 10 extra gallons per minute! • Take baths A bath in a partially filled tub uses less water than all but the shortest showers. Then you can use the dirty water on plants! • Turn off the water after you wet your toothbrush. Just wet your brush and fill a glass for rinsing. • Rinse your razor in the sink. Fill the sink bottom with a few inches of warm water. This rinses your blade as well as running water. • Use your dishwasher and washing machines only when you have full loads. • Don't let the faucet run while you clean vegetables. Just rinse them in a pan of clean water. Take the water outside for watering pots or use for indoor plants.
A NOTE FROM THE EAWSD BOARD: The recent water main break demanded the best from all of us. The Eldorado Water and Sanitation District would like to thank our ratepayers for their patience, understanding and cooperation during that difficult time. Many questions have been asked as to why we could not isolate the leak sooner and why didn't we just turn off the water at the tanks. When we took over management of the system, we found the engineering and infrastructure records to be incomplete. Some water mains have no construction records at all. We discovered on others that many water main gate valves were not where they were shown on plans . In some cases the system was simply not designed so that areas could be isolated quickly in case of a water main break. The operations crew worked without stopping for over 6 hours to find the valves that eventually isolated the water main break. Most of this work was done in the dark and lasted until well after midnight .
The effort was made to isolate the area around the leak and yet provide water to as many others as possible. If the water had totally been turned off at the tanks, it is likely that there would have been negative pressure in the system, increasing the possibility of outside contamination. We were able to limit this eventuality. Therefore, we do not believe the safety of the water was ever actually compromised. We were required by governmental authorities to get the water tested before the No Boil order was lifted We agree with this policy as it is absolutely vital to make sure all customers have safe and clean water. The District has two projects budgeted for this fiscal year which address most of the above issues, as well as provide for the first ever system-wide engineering study. Furthermore, the operations staff provides information to help us bring the records up to date and accomplishes routine maintenance on the vlaves to assure they will work when needed. Stage 2 is in effect again, outdoor watering is permitted for odd number houses on Wednesday and on Saturday for those with even numbers. These days are spaced so that after the demands of a heavy watering day, the tanks will have the chance to refill. The small fire across from the first entrance on Wednesday, June 7 (handled so professionally by our Fire and Rescue and neighboring departments), reminds us all of how vulnerable we are to wildfires. Our vegetation is tinder dry and fire danger is extreme. It is essential to keep our tanks as full as possible. Please do everything you can to water on the days assigned. Just because you can water between 8 PM and 8 AM , does not mean, as some have suggested, that you can water all you want during those hours. Most everyone is really cooperating and making sacrifices to help. Some of you are not. If you came here from somewhere else, as most of us did, you may still be learning a new way of outdoor gardening. The Master Gardeners thru the County Extension Service, and your local garden center can help you plan water wise maintenance. Many people over water their xeriscape vegetation. Please get advice on the best watering methods. You probably need lots less water than you think. The average water use in Eldorado is 70 gallons per person per day. That averages 4,200 gallons for a household of 2 per month. If you are using over 8,000 gallons per month, please rethink your water use. Start with outdoor use and then look at your indoor use. Water is always a precious resource in Eldorado. It is even more so now. Please keep in touch with updates on our information line at 466-2411 or on our website.
DISTRICT RETURNS TO STAGE 2 WATERING ONCE/WEEK (updated 19 Jun; 10:50 am) UPDATE ON WATER TANK LEVELS
FINAL AGENDA SPE CIA L BOARD MEETING -- 20 June 2006 at ECIA, Classroom, 7:00 pm
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 6 June 06
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT AGENDA: None
REPORTS
Treasurer: J. Williams, P. Butt
Operations Report: B. Robens, J. Burkett
Status of HSWI Project: J. Cooper
Legislative Committee Report B. Robens
REGULAR AGENDA 1. Consideration of Amendments to the District's Water Alert Management Plan (WAMP) B. Robens 2. Consideration and Discussion to Rotate and Share Participation on the "285 Coalition" Group B. Robens
CLOSED SESSION FOLLOWING REGULAR AGENDA: Discussion with District's general counsel of pending litigation resulting from the Eldorado Area Water and Sanitation District's takeover of the water system .
The Board will hold this closed session for a discussion subject to attorney-client privilege pertaining to threatened or pending litigation in which the District is a participant, in accordance with Section 10-15-1(H)(7), NMSA 1978. No final action will be taken during any closed session.
BOARD COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED -- IT WILL BE RESCHEDULED
FINAL AGENDA SPE CIA L BOARD MEETING - WORKSHOP -- 16 June 2006 at OMI Office, 1 Caliente Rd , Suite B, 6:00 pm
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT AGENDA: None
REPORTS Treasurer: None J. Williams, P. Butt Operations Report: None B. Robens, J. Burkett Status of HSWI Project: None J. Cooper
REGULAR AGENDA 1. Debrief of Water Leak Event B. Robens
BOARD COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
FINAL AGENDA SPECIAL BOARD MEETING WORKSHOP -- 12 June 2006 at 15 Moya Loop , Santa Fe , NM 87508 , 7:00 pm
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT AGENDA: None
REPORTS Treasurer: None J. Williams, P. Butt Operations Report: None B. Robens, J. Burkett Status of HSWI Project: None J. Cooper
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Discussion and Consideration of Overall Mission Statement for the EAWSD District Board of Directors M. Raynard
2. Consideration and Approval of Consulting Engineering Contract with Souder, Miller & Associates
for Engineering Site for New Well #17 and Transmission Line From Site to Tanks #2 & 2A J. Cooper
3. Resolution to Approve Consulting Engineering Contract with Souder, Miller & Associates J. Cooper
BOARD COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Copies of the EAWSD proposed FY 07 budget will be available outside the District office after 6 PM -- 3 June GENERAL MANAGER POSITION CIVIL ENGINEER POSITION FINAL AGENDA SPECIAL BOARD MEETING -- 8 June 2006 at ECIA Railroad Room, 7:00 pm
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT AGENDA: None
REPORTS Treasurer: None J. Williams, P. Butt Operations Report: None B. Robens, J. Burkett Status of HSWI Project: None J. Cooper
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Approval of FY 07 Budget J. Williams, P. Butt, J. Cooper
2. Approval of Resolution for FY 07 Budget J. Williams, P. Butt, J. Cooper
3. Consideration of Formal authorization for Coppler & Mannick to
represent the District with Regard to the "Welled Area" M. Raynard
4. Resolution Approving the Emergency Purchase
and Installation of Two Variable Frequency Drives B. Robins
BOARD COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT
FINAL AGENDA REGUALR BOARD MEETING -- 6 June 2006 at ECIA Classroom, 7:00 pm
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 23 May 2006 , 16 May 2006
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT AGENDA: None
REPORTS Treasurer: None J. Williams, P. Butt Operations Report B. Robens, J. Burkett Status of HSWI Project J. Cooper
REGULAR AGENDA 1. Approval of FY 06 Budget Adjustment J. Williams, P. Butt 2 . Consideration Presentation of FY 07 Budget J. Williams, P. Butt, J. Cooper
BOARD COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
FINAL AGENDA SPECIAL BOARD MEETING -- 23 May 2006 at ECIA Railroad Room, 7:00 pm
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None PUBLIC COMMENTS CONSENT AGENDA: None REPORTS Treasurer: None J. Williams, P. Butt Operations Report: None B. Robens, J. Burkett Status of HSWI Project: None J. Cooper REGULAR AGENDA 1. Presentation of FY 07 Budget J. Williams, P. Butt, J. Cooper 2 . Overview of FY07 Budget and CIP Jerry L. Cooper BOARD COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT
FINAL AGENDA REGULAR BOARD MEETING -- 16 May 2006 at ECIA Classroom, 7:00 pm
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 4 Apr 06, 18 Apr 06, 20 Apr 06; 2 May 06; 3 May 06; 5 May 06 PUBLIC COMMENTS CONSENT AGENDA: None REPORTS Treasurer: J. Williams, P. Butt Operations Report: B. Robens, J. Burkett Status of HSWI Project: J. Cooper REGULAR AGENDA 1. Consideration of Grabarek Swimming Pool in Dos Griegos M. Raynard 2. Approval of the FY 06 Budget Adjustment J. Williams, P. Butt 3. Consideration Draft FY07 Budget J. Williams, P. Butt 4. Discussion of Moving Task for Second New Well from Draft FY08 List to FY07 CIP List for Draft Budget in Preparation J. Cooper 5. Discussion and Consideration of Potential Funding of Infrastructure Improvements through the Community Facilities Guaranteed Loan Program of the Rural Utilities Service J. Appel 6. Discussion of Results of Seeking Professional Advice Regarding Watering/drip systems M. Hale BOARD COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT
FINAL AGENDA SPECIAL BOARD MEETING -- 5 May 2006 District Office - 5:30 pm
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS CONSENT AGENDA: None REPORTS Treasurer: None J. Williams, P. Butt Operations Report: None B. Robens, J. Burkett Status of HSWI Project: None J. Cooper REGULAR AGENDA 1. District Office to Consider Water Conservation in Relation to the Community Swimming Pool R. Raynard BOARD COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT
Well 9 Explanation
Well 9 ran out of water (as explained in the Santa Fe New Mexican Eldorado edition, 3 May 06). The Board knew it would run out of water, and this is a
reason for going directly to the Stage 2 alert. Also, NO OTHER DISTRICT WELL THAT WE RELY ON WILL RUN OUT OF WATER. Well 9 is remote from the other
major producing wells which we expect to function as usual. etc.
FINAL AGENDA - SPECIAL BOARD WORKSHOP -- 3 May 2006 at 15 Moya Loop , Santa Fe , NM -- 7:00 pm
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None PUBLIC COMMENTS CONSENT AGENDA: None REPORTS Treasurer: None Operations Report: None Status of HSWI Project: None REGULAR AGENDA 1. Discussion of the intersection of land use and water M. Raynard BOARD COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
FINAL AGENDA - REGULAR BOARD MEETING -- 2 May 2006 at ECIA Conference Room, 7:00 pm
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 21 Mar 06 PUBLIC COMMENTS CONSENT AGENDA: None REPORTS Treasurer: None J. Williams, P. Butt Operations Report: B. Robens, J. Burkett Status of HSWI Project: J. Cooper REGULAR AGENDA 1. Consideration of the Reformatted Draft FY07 Budget J. Williams, P. Butt 2. Consideration of Public Budget Meeting Date J. Williams, P. Butt 3. Discussion of Need for Engineering Contractor Services to Engineer New Well Site J. Cooper 4. Discussion Regarding WAMP Requisites M. Raynard
CLOSED SESSION FOLLOWING REGULAR AGENDA: Consideration and discussion with the District's counsel regarding potential legal action on issues regarding the District's authority to provide service. The Board may choose to consider this matter in closed session pursuant to Section 10-15-1(H)(7), NMSA 1978, "meetings subject to the attorney-client privilege pertaining to threatened or pending litigation in which the public body is or may become a participant."
BOARD COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT
FINAL AGENDA - SPECIAL BOARD MEETING - 20 April 2006 at EAWSD Office, 5:30 pm
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None PUBLIC COMMENTS CONSENT AGENDA: None REPORTS Treasurer: None J. Williams, P. Butt Operations Report: None B. Robens, J. Burkett Status of HSWI Project: None J. Cooper Community Water and Conservation Fair: None M. Hale REGULAR AGENDA 1. Consideration of Amending the EAWSD-GGI Agreement #1 to Allow the Subcontracting of Engineering Services by GGI J. Cooper 2 Resolution to Approve and Adopt Amendment to EAWSD-GGI Agreement #1 J. Cooper BOARD COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT
FINAL AGENDA - SPECIAL BOARD MEETING - 18 April 2006 at ECIA Classroom, 7 pm
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None PUBLIC COMMENTS CONSENT AGENDA: None REPORTS Treasurer: J. Williams, P. Butt Operations Report: B. Robens, J. Burkett Status of HSWI Project: J. Cooper Community Water and Conservation Fair M. Hale REGULAR AGENDA
Consideration of Conditions for the Possible Transfer of the Well at the Village-at-Eldorado to the District B. Robens Decision Regarding WAMP Stage Selection B. Robens Consideration and Approval by Resolution of FY06 Budget Adjustments J. Williams, P. Butt
Consideration and Review of FY07 Draft Budget J. Williams, P. Butt
Set date for proposed FY07 Budget Public Hearing J. Williams, P. Butt
CLOSED SESSION FOLLOWING REGULAR AGENDA: Discussion with District's general counsel of offer for resolution of pending litigation in Eldorado Area Water and Sanitation Dist v. Joseph Miller, et. al. The Board will hold this closed session for a discussion subject to attorney-client privilege pertaining to threatened or pending litigation in which the District is a participant, in accordance with Section 10-15-1(H)(7), NMSA 1978. No final action will be taken during any closed session. BOARD COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT
ELDORADO AREA WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT WATER ALERT MANAGEMENT PLAN
FINAL AGENDA - REGULAR BOARD MEETING - 4 April 2006 at ECIA Conference Room, 7 pm
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 7Mar PUBLIC COMMENTS CONSENT AGENDA: None REPORTS Treasurer: None J. Williams Operations Report: B. Robens, J. Burkett Status of HSWI Project: J. Cooper Community Water and Conservation Fair: M. Hale REGULAR AGENDA • Consideration of FY 2007 Budget J. Williams, P. Butt • Consideration of CIPs R. Robens, J. Cooper • Consideration of Water Alert Management Plan (WAMP) M. Raynard • Resolution for WAMP J. Appel CLOSED SESSION FOLLOWING REGULAR AGENDA: Discussion with District's general counsel of offer for resolution of pending litigation in Eldorado Area Water and Sanitation Dist v. Joseph Miller, et. al. The Board will hold this closed session for a discussion subject to attorney-client privilege pertaining to threatened or pending litigation in which the District is a participant, in accordance with Section 10-15-1(H)(7), NMSA 1978. No final action will be taken during any closed session. BOARD COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT
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