Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Blair M. Wade’s organization
Sep 2, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Clifton Water District Workshop Meeting
The workshop focused on the proposed 2027 budget, analyzing revenue needs, operating expenses, and capital projects. Discussions included various rate increase options to maintain operations without excessive reserve usage. The Board reviewed projections for labor, benefits, and health insurance renewals. Operational and policy updates were addressed, including proposed bylaw amendments, hazard mitigation planning, and managing unauthorized water usage. Additionally, the Board evaluated the impact of drought conditions on water sales volume and revenue, as well as the status of drought-rate implementation.
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The board discussed a variety of topics including customer concerns regarding drought rates, conservation efforts, and future Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs). The board reviewed financial reports, including investments and the 2027 budget planning. Staff provided updates on human resources, such as employee handbook revisions and the resolution for IRS business account management. Engineering and construction project updates were provided for the Water Treatment Plant, Colorado River Transmission Main, and storage tank rehabilitation, along with feasibility studies for on-site chlorine generation. Additionally, the board addressed administrative matters such as InvoiceCloud promotional campaigns, parking lot security concerns, and updates to the leak adjustment policy.
Jul 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Clifton Water District Regular Meeting
The board meeting addressed several administrative and operational items, including the approval of a grant application for a feasibility study on a river intake structure and the adoption of a Drought Response Plan. Policies were updated or established, covering travel, purchasing, forklift operations, fatigue management, and artificial intelligence usage. Engineering updates were provided on various infrastructure projects, such as the Water Treatment Plant, road improvement initiatives, and storage tank rehabilitation. Financial reports, investment updates, and human resources matters, including employee benefit renewals, were also discussed, followed by an executive session regarding property acquisition.
Jun 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Clifton Water District Regular Meeting
The board discussed several items, including a guest inquiry regarding drought rates and agricultural exemptions. A representative presented the 2025 audit report, noting an unmodified opinion and detailing the district's financial position, alongside identifying a material weakness in internal controls for capital assets. A public hearing was held to consider petitions of inclusion for various private properties, which were subsequently approved via resolution. The board reviewed financial reports, including accounts payable, operating revenues, grant applications for feasibility studies, and preparations for the 2027 budget. Human resources provided updates on hiring and policy/handbook revisions. Engineering and construction reports covered progress on the water treatment plant, transmission main, pump station, storage tank rehabilitation, and the activation of the Reeder Mesa fill station. The manager reported on the drought response plan and water conditions. Finally, the board adopted Resolution 2026-12 regarding updated drought rates and fees for the fill station.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
