The weather is
providing us with winter snow and cold temperatures. Unfortunately with all the
snow we have received this month it equaled only .25 of precipitation. The
average temperature for the month was 49 degrees however we did have a couple
of days of below freezing.
The upper ditch removal
and relining has continued throughout the month. All together they have
replaced 1500 feet of cement lining. As irrigation season nears the project
will discontinue until after the season is over. The staff is busy mowing and
cleaning canals in preparation for the new season.
The 2019 Annual
Shareholders meeting was held Saturday, February 23rd with 62 % of
the shareholders represented either in person or through proxy. This number is
steadily declining. All shareholders need to be mindful if a quorum is not
reached a meeting can’t take place. Any shareholders not represented will be charged
$5.00 per share. Invited guest speakers
were Charlotte Norman, President of the Board of Directors at Penrose Water
District who spoke of the 2020-2065 Water Service agreement that was finalized
with Beaver Park Water and Penrose Water District. She also stated that due to
the storage water in Brush Hollow and Pueblo Reservoir, Penrose residents have
plenty of water available for the near future. Also, guest Greg Langer; NRCS’s
new District Conservationist spoke of the new farm bill that provides a
significant increase towards financial and technical assistance to help manage
natural resources. He encouraged shareholders to contact him for more defined
information. Tom Lilze gave the Superintendent’s Report that included the
update on the upper canal relining project. He reminded the shareholders if
they are having issues with water deliveries to contact him and encouraged
everyone to update their contact information with the office. If water is
available, irrigations should start around April 15th. Justin
Jenkins delivered the Financial Report. He detailed the amounts paid to CWCB
loans. At this time Beaver Park Water, Inc. has no debts. The 2019 Budget was approved and 2018 annual
shareholder minutes were approved. Butch Miller was awarded a plaque thanking
him for his 24 years of service as a Board Member. Butch was honored with a
standing ovation. Justin Jenkins was re-elected to the Board of Directors and congratulations
go to Tim Hall who ran as a candidate replacing Butch Miller’s vacated position
was elected to the Board of Directors.
Beaver Park Water,
Inc. welcomes our newly hired ditch rider, Jay Williams. Jay’s first day will
be March 1, 2019. He will be distributing irrigation water to the East Side
Lines. Jay’s contact number is 371-4310. Due to the complexity of our delivery
system, the first delivery will be a challenge for him. Please be patient and
if at all possible please offer any information you may know regarding your
delivery to assist him. Your support will be greatly appreciated.
DON’T FORGET…..UPDATE
YOUR CONTACT NUMBERS IN THE OFFICE……CHANGE MAILING ADDRESS’S ….PUMP PERMITS AND
WATER LEASES MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO APRIL 1st.
2019 assessments are
due 4/1/19. You do have the option to pay half by April 1st and the
2nd half by August 1st, however there is a $10.00 service
fee with this option. All assessments must be in good standing prior to
becoming eligible to receive irrigation water. Ditch Riders WILL NOT contact
you if you are on the no paid list….THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE
PAYMENTS ARE MADE.
